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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1903

Page

7

Irregular Opening As Market Lists Diverse Gains And Losses

The New York stock market opened irregular with mixed gains and losses among leading issues. Wabash advanced briefly before slipping, several rails rose, and profits taking after talk of possible gold exports pushed some active stocks below opening levels. Cotton futures opened firm with multiple contracts priced between 10.09 and 12.20.

New York Amalgamated Copper Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Brooklyn Transit Canadian Pacific Erie Louisville Missouri, Pacific New York Central Norfolk & Western Ontario& Western Pennsylvania Reading Rock Island Sugar St. Paul Southern Pacific Southern Texas Pacific Union Pacific U. S. Steel Wabash Wisconsin Central Colorado Wabashes

Plans for Trust Company of the Republic reorganization

The New York Herald reports full reorganization plans for the Trust Company of the Republic. The capital stock will drop from 1,000,000 to 500,000 to cover obligations from supporting the United States Shipbuilding company. The board shrinks from 26 to 18 with Winthrop E. Scarrett named as likely president.

Trust Company of the Republic New York Herald United States Shipbuilding Company Winthrop E. Scarrett

Danced at Belle Grove by Merry Five club event

About 100 couples attended a Tuesday night dance at Belle Grove under the Merry Five club. Kittredge's orchestra provided music. Officers listed include Leo P. Fitzgerald general manager and several assistants and aids.

Belle Grove Merry Five Club Kittredge Leo P. Fitzgerald Philip McNeely Charles C. Burns Alfred Cooney Martin Dacey John Coughlin James McNulty James Flanagan Thos. Hubin John O'Loughlin Thomas Allen Arthur Peters

Funerals for Devine Mitchell and Soule Reported

The funeral of Ann Kathleen Devine infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Dennis J Devine was held at 3 PM from their home 9 Philips Street Mon day. Burial was at St Patrick's cemetery. The funeral of Rose Mitchell occurred yesterday with a 8 30 AM wake and 9 AM mass at St Peter's, burial at St Patrick's cemetery. Miss Kate Soule's funeral was held yesterday at 10 30 AM from J W Brooks undertaker rooms, burial in Eidsen cemetery.

Ann Kathleen Devine Dennis J. Devine Philips Street St. Patrick’s Cemetery O'Donnell & Sons Rose Mitchell Lyons Street St. Peter’s Church Fr. McDermod Patrick Curran John Freeman Patrick J. Mahan George Kemen St. Patrick's Cemetery Fr. MccDermott McDermott Kate Soule J. W. Brooks Eidsen

Y M C A Auxiliary Dime Social Held at Mrs Fuller’s

The Ladies auxiliary of the Y M C A gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs W H Fuller’s Tyler Park home. A large attendance enjoyed the event which proved financially successful and brought pleasure to attendees.

W.H. Fuller W. H. Fuller Tyler Park

Brave rescue by 20 year old girl from Monroe street fire

New York on June 17 Mary Drapkin aged 20 performed a brave rescue of her younger brother and sister from a burning building on Monroe street shortly after the rest of the family had escaped. Their parents were overcome by smoke and revived only to suffer epileptic fits.

New York Mary Drapkin Monroe Street

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Tops Local Sales

F C Jaquith of Inland Michigan says he sells more Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy than all similar preparations and guarantees every bottle. The remedy is available at all druggists.

Chamberlain F. C. Jaquith Mich

Wedding Gift Picture to Remember the Couple

A wedding present idea recommends a beautiful picture for a friend marrying in June. It remains in the home longer than most gifts and serves as a lasting wall ornament and reminder of the giver. The best place to buy is at the corner of John and Merrimack streets.

John and Merrimack Streets

Phillips Academy marks 125th anniversary with Chinese minister

Boston shows praise as Sir Chen-tung Liang Cheng, China’s minister to the U. S., returns to Andover for Phillips academy jubilee. Alumni, 1882 graduates Lin Leun fai and Lew Yuk Lin remembered for shaping Chinese education and diplomacy. celebrations include a torchlit welcome, a postprandial address, and the dedication of Brothersfield athletic grounds funded by George B. Knapp.

Boston Chen-tung Liang Cheng United States China Andover Phillips Academy MN Cheng Collins Phillips- Andover Academy Academy Andover Brass Band Borden Gymnasium Phillips Daniel Webster Massachusetts Rip van Winkle Bancroft Female Seminary Comatock Coy Professor MacCurdy Mac Exeter Hubbard Sir Chen-Tung Liang Cheng

Coal Miners' Convention Declares No Strike in Anthracite

Scranton Pa June 16 no strike will occur in the anthracite region over operators' refusal to recognize District Presidents Nichols Fahy and Dettrey chosen by the United Mine Workers joint executive board as miners' representatives on the board of conciliation. The convention elected three district presidents and operators said the action was satisfactory.

Scranton Nichols, Fahy and Dettrey United Mine Workers George F. Baer Reading Company Connell Conciliation Board Mitchell Charles P. Neil Baer Neil

Brown University Commencement Week Features Alumni Gatherings

Providence June 16 Alumni gatherings on the Brown campus dominated the afternoon plus class reunions in the evening as the 135th annual commencement nears. The gates honoring classes 84 87 and 7 were dedicated and Rockefeller hall cornerstone laid with Harry M Cobb delivering the senior address. Prof Woodrow Wilson spoke on Patriotism before Phi Beta Kappa in Sayles hall as Lucian Sharpe’s organ was opened and M Auguste Wieganda gave a recital, followed by more class reunions concluding the day ahead of tomorrow’s commencement.

Providence R. L Brown University Rockefeller Hall Harry M. Cobb Phi Beta Kappa Society Sayles Hall Woodrow Wilson LL. D Princeton University Lucian Sharpe M. Auguste Wieganda Royal Conservatory of Liege

Jett and White in Kentucky murder trial coverage

Jett and White case updates from Jackson Kentucky detail military camp support for the Lewen family and safety concerns for Ewen. Dr J M Kash testified he saw Jett before the shooting and helped carry Marcum to his office where he died five minutes later.additional witness Dr Taubee corroborated Kash and Hargis spoke of White exiting the courthouse door.

Marcum Curtin Jett Dr. Kash Ewen Smith Callahan Hargis Jett Court House White James Jackson B. Lewen Kentucky Lexington J. M. Kash Kash Byrd Cross John Taubee James Hargis

Australian Ballot Works in Berlin

Berlin reports brisk Reichstag polling under the new Australian ballot law with voters in and out of booths quickly. Parties used transit tactics moving voters from strong districts to doubtful precincts, aided by credentials. Socialists allegedly dispatched thousands of supporters to uncertain constituencies.

Berlin Germany

Miss Helen Shorey Reaches Berlin for Summer Studies

A cablegram confirms Miss Helen Shorey arrived safely in Berlin on June 14 to study there through the summer. Mrs. George Fairburn sails with her daughter Florence and Master Clarence on the New England to Liverpool, planning months of travel and sightseeing before rejoining Mr. Fairburn later.

Helen Shorey Berlin Miss Shorey George Fairburn Florence Clarence New England Liverpool Fairburn

City Hall Notes on Aid Decline After Mills Reopen

Martin J. Courtney secretary of the overseers of the poor says city aid calls have fallen since mills resumed. There is still above normal demand, but far less than two weeks ago when mills were idle. He notes $60,000 in circulation last Saturday versus two weeks ago explains the drop in department business.

Martin J. Courtney Courtney

Massachusetts Coal Dealer Licensing Bill Passed

Boston June 16 The House of Representatives moved to engrossment a bill requiring all coal dealers in the state to be licensed. The vote stood 105 to 52.

Boston House of Representatives

Leper intermarriage favored amid health debate

Honolulu reports a Senate committee finding the leper settlement at Molokai faces moral issues as 60 divorcees are considered to reunite with spouses on the island. Local clergy oppose the plan while legal actions involve Koreans imported as laborers and court challenges. Mortality due to consumption runs unusually high at 2 percent of deaths.

Associated Press Honolulu San Francisco United States Senate Board of Health Molokai Senate Committee United States District Court F. W. Berger Pr. Bishop United States Supreme Court Keppaki

Tie Up Complete in Philadelphia Mills

Philadelphia, Pa, June 16 Efforts by leading textile manufacturers failed to break the strike unity. Big firms blew whistles to recall workers, but no striker returned to work. Kensington Frankford Southwark Germantown and Manayunk remain on strike with 60 000 involved.

Philadelphia Kensington Frankford Southwark Germantown Manayunk

Textile Finishing Concern Suspends at Warren

Warren R L June 16 The Textile Finishing company plant employing 100 hands here will be discontinued and its business transferred to Providence. The action aligns with the combination policy to consolidate interests at one centre. The plant, formerly Rusden Machine company, produced bleaching dyeing and finishing machinery. Workers were informed the shop would close July 1.

Miss Peck Heads for Mt Sorata Climb in Andes Expedition

New York June 16 Miss Annie S Peck sails on the Panama liner Seguranca bound for South America with a party of scientists. She plans to visit the Andes and attempt Mount Sorata ascent, believed to be the world’s highest peak.

New York Panama Annie S. Peck South America

Police raid halts Brooklyn prize fight plan

In New York on June 16 police raided a Brooklyn hall where a prize fight was said to be set. They found a 24 foot ring and two pairs of boxing gloves. About 200 men who paid $2 each to attend were dispersed. Police seek Kid Walsh and Jack Rehan, alleged principals.

New York Brooklyn Kid Walsh Jack Rehan

Court martial ordered for assistant paymaster Delano

Washington June 16 Secretary Moody ordered the court martial of Assistant Paymaster Philip W Delano charged with embezzling 1800. Delano a Portsmouth New Hampshire resident and son of Commander P H Delano U S N.

Washington Moody Philip W. Delano Delano Portsmouth N. H P. H. Delano U. S.N

Fragmentary OCR Weather Note Recovered From Issue

A damaged OCR snippet mentions bears the kind you Hee and Alveys, suggesting a partial note about purchases or items. The readable words hint at a misread headline or advertisement fragment with names and quantities but no clear event or date.

Thes Alveys

Speedy trial sought in Goddard case murder

In New York on June 16 William Spencer, a Black man, was arraigned for first degree murder in the death of Charles S. MacFarlane, superintendent of the Goddard Anti-Policy Society. His attorney, ex-Judge Lynn, moved for a speedy trial and access to grand jury minutes as Negroes were excluded from the courtroom. A coroner's inquest returned a verdict that Spencer caused MacFarlane's death.

New York Wm. Spencer Charles S. MacFarlane Goddard Anti-Policy Society Criminal Courts Recorder Golf Lynn McFarlane Macfarlane

Liverpool cotton market dampens after open fall

New York led Liverpool cotton trading opened 6 to 10 points higher then sank as selling dominated. Initial declines reached 9 to 13 points below prior close, with volatility and a net drop of 8 to 16 points in half an hour. By midday prices were 15 to 20 points lower as the market steadied briefly amid dull sentiment. A favorable weekly weather bureau report then pushed prices down another 5 to 6 points.

New York Liverpool Weather Bureau

Drunken Belmont Man Tries Suicide on Fast Train

Alphonse Bouten a Belmont carpenter highly intoxicated attempted to jump from a speeding train. He pressed through a rear door window shattering glass before passengers pulled him to safety. Officer Peter Cawley detained him on arrival for drunkenness.

Alphonse Bouten Belmont Bouten Peter Cawley

Wool buyers safe after Heppner disaster report

Boston dispatches dated June 16 confirm wool buyers feared dead in the Heppner Oregon cloudburst are alive. Telegrams from Wm Ellery in Baker City say Boston wool buyers all safe and another warns that the cloudburst is serious and that he is going to Heppner.

Boston Heypner Ore Wm. Ellery Baker City Heppner

No strike orders yet in Altoona coal district

Altoona Pa June 16 up to noon today bituminous miners employed by Webster Coal company had received no strike orders from officials and all except Bens Creek miners are at work. Other operators in this district say they do not approve Webster company's course in violating the joint agreement.

Altoona Webster Coal Company Bens Creek Webster Company

Pope Improves Health After Doctor Visit

Rome reports Dr. Tapponi visited the Pope and altered his treatment. The doctor says the Pontiff is in better health following the change.

Rome Tapponi

Gould Get No Relief from Rheumatism Remedy Claim

Auburn New York resident B A Lakey reports six years of knee rheumatism relief after using Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. The ad claims the medicine targets uric acid in the blood and promises cure. Free sample offered by mail from Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rendout NY.

B. A. Lakey Elizabeth Street Auburn N. Y David Kennedy Darty Triad Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Rendout N.Y

Phillips Exeter class day at Phillips Exeter Academy

Exeter New Hampshire June 16 Today was class day at Phillips Exeter Academy. Trustees held examinations then in chapel Rev Dr Wm DeWitt Hyde presented diplomas in Morrison's enforced absence. Seniors in cap and gown filed in led by marshals Hooper and Leavell. Officers named Cooney Moss Maine Hastings Buswell. Trustee board elected F S Smith president and Plimpton to the board after Morison resignation due to illness.

Henry J. Hooper Exeter John H. Leavell Georgetown Tex James L. Cooney Scranton John T. Moss New York City Albert B. Maine Worcester Albert BE Providence R. I Guy L. Buswell Charlestown N. H Hudson B. Hastings Walpole Geo. F. Morrison Chicago F. S. Smith New York Geo. A. Plimpton

Opening of Cheltenham match marred by Philadelphian clash

London June 16 report that the Philadelphian cricketers visiting Gloucester shire eleven caused a disturbance at Cheltenham. The home side batted first and were dismissed for 86 runs.

London Gloucestershire Cheltenham

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New York Market Stock Market Dime Social Equitable Life Assurance Society The Nicholas G. Norcross Central St Lowell Piet Sir Chang Ancient Academy Caesar Lin Leun Fai P. A Tientsin Medical College Lew Yuk Lin Singapore Brussels Wo Ying Foo P. S China Merchants’ Steam Navigation Company Tientsin Old Phillips Brothersfield Stearns A Geo. B. Knapp Bishop Dorses Redwine Joseph Crawford Edward ‘Thorpe Crawford Thorpe Jett and White City Hall Notes Comfort Powder CO Hartford, Conn A. W. Bews & Co Ellingwood & Co Lepers Vorces Philadelphia Mills Textile Finishing Concern Miss Peck MT. Sorata Ats Wool Buyers Safe Pope Gould Phillips Exeter
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