Stock Market Opening and Daily Highlights
The stock market opened easy with Illinois Central up 4 percent while most prices slipped on widespread selling. Reading traded around 66 1 2, with losses in Missouri Pacific Canadian Pacific Colorado Fuel and American Ice. Illinois Central early rally faded as liquidation persisted in Colorado Fuel. Atchison saw buying interest while most stocks receded. futures opened firm with various contract prices listed. Additional items include Metcalfe elected president of Mexican International Railroad, sugar grade reductions, and Burlington and Northwestern Railway stockholders approving sale to Burlington and Western.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Illinois Central
Reading
Missouri Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Colorado
Atchison
Miss Coburn Returns Home After Kansas City Teaching
Miss Bessie M. Coburn a Lowell State Normal graduate who taught last year at a private girls school in Kansas City returns to her home at 15 Alder street for the summer vacation. Rev and Mrs George E Martin host a Kirk Street church reception at 190 Pawtucket street with Dr and Mrs Martin assisted by Miss Effie Tuttle of Boston. Grounds were lit and refreshments served by several ladies and Miss Kitson Pickering Cumnock Stearns. The New Hampshire State board of trade meets next Wednesday at Rye Beach inviting Secretary James T Smith to speak. George F Waugh West Point cadet home on two month furlough will seek a lieutenancy. Elizabeth Garra Varnum school sixth grade teacher receives a framed picture from pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie M. Coburn
Lowell State Normal School
Kansas City
Alder Street
George E. Martin
Kirk Street
Pawtucket Street
Smith
Stearns
Chase
Johnson
Dunbar
Stover
Kitson
Pickering
Cumnock and Stearns
New Hampshire State Board of Trade
Rye Beach
James T. Smith
George F. Waugh
United States
West Point
Elizabeth Garra
Varnum
Andover Commencement Honors 92 Graduates at Phillips Academy
The 124th commencement at Phillips Andover academy held in the morning honored 92 graduates. Essays covered The Miracle Plays Nantucket Practical Education Advertising Through Signs and The Heritage of the Twentieth Century by students from multiple states and Turkey. A Bancroft memorial fund nears 100000 with pledges around 5000, as a new gymnasium opens and an archaeological building is planned for fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Phillips Andover Academy
Academy
Andover Theological Seminary
Robert L. Clark
Ansonia
Conn
Nantucket
Melville B. Gurley
Washington, D. C
Wm. W. Thayer
Concord
N. H
Chas. C. Perkins
Mountainville
N. Y
Karl T. Stannard
Chittenago
United States
Stephen Shagan Azhderian
Marsovan
Turkey
Cecil F. P. Bancroft
Bancroft
Harvard Union
Harvard
Column of slime levels Martinique town after Mont Pelee eruption
A hundred metre high slime column from Mont Pelee erupts and falls on Basse Pointe, destroying 22 houses and surrounding areas. No fatalities reported.
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Fort de France
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Basse Ponte
Poisoned by Cyanide in Dinner Mishap
Providence Rhode Island June 19 George Mawny 35 a Thompson Bros expressman died after drinking what he thought was punch from a discarded bowl. The bowl contained about a gallon of cyanide of potassium solution used for silverware cleaning and caused almost instantaneous death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
George Mawny
Thompson Bros., Expressmen
Kettlety trades Homestead for Lowell tenement block
In Chelmsford William Kettlety exchanges four Homestead houses for a Lowell tenement block. For Homer E Thayer and wife from South village, the selectmen will protect property interests and seek probate court guardianship to prevent rapid estate decline while owners overlook property value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kettlety
Lowell
Homer E. Thayer
East Cambridge
Child Raymond Collins Dies at 1 Year and 4 Months
In this city on the 18th inst Raymond son of William H and Rose Collins died at his home 181 East Merrimack street aged 1 year and 4 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
William H
Rose Collins
East Merrimack Street
National Coal Miners Call Special Convention
The United Mine Workers of America issued a call for a national convention in Indianapolis to decide on broad action involving soft coal miners. About 1,000 delegates are expected, with districts from anthracite Michigan West Virginia and others aporting for potential general strike plans amid wage scale contracts and regional divisions.
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Michigan
West Virginia
Mitchell
United States
United States. of These About 350,000, Mr
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Patrick Guilday
Maryland
Wilson
Boston Presbytery Action at Barre June Meeting
At the adjourned Boston Presbytery session in Barre Vermont on June 18 Rev Alexander Laird of New Bedford had his resignation withheld pending full payment due to arrears. The Glebe church Fall River received a 2000 grant with a 500 loan. Lonsdale Rhode Island church seeks 200 yearly from the Home Mission board. Rev Geo Humphries of Fall River joined and was approved after examination. The next meeting time and place were to be decided by the moderator and clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonsdale, R. I
Home Mission Board
Geo. Humphries
Primitive Methodist Church of
Fall River
Presbytery
Clark Confirmed Reserve Admiral Nomination Debated
Washington June 18 The Senate held an executive session after which Capt. Chas E Clark was advanced seven numbers and made rear admiral. After initial objections by Senator Warren the nomination was confirmed. Warren sought an agreement on Capt Crozier to be chief of ordnance and an arrangement was reached to vote on Crozier before Friday adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Hale
Chas. E. Clark
Warren
Capt. Clark
Capt. Crozier
Crozier
Outwitted the Mob in Wheeling Killing
In Wheeling West Virginia on June eighteen Charles Scott a negro who shot and killed Samuel Jones and Mrs John Duli was spirited away by the sheriff at Connorsville scene of the crime. At two oclock the husband of the murdered woman with mob assistance moved on the cabin and broke in but guards had moved Scott out through a cellar to Steubenville where he is placed in jail.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Chas. Scott
Samuel Jones
John Duli
Connersville
Scott
Steubenville
Brodericks
Mr. Richman
Harlem
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
Richman
Charles Richman
Sardine Factory Fire Destroys Machiasport Complex
A large sardine factory owned by Seacoast Packing company along with wharf, freight sheds of Portland Mt. Desert and Machias Steamboat company and several small buildings in Machiasport burned early today. Loss estimated around $21,000. cause under investigation though believed to be accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machiasport
Seacoast Packing Company
Portland, Mt. Desert
Fire Hits Dine Factory Wages Rise in Town Losses Total
An incendiary blazed through a factory and nearby structures causing extensive damage. The Dine factory, among the largest owned by the company, faces a ten thousand dollar loss and likely nonrebuild. The steamboat wharf and sheds suffered ten thousand dollars in damage, with three small wooden buildings totaling one thousand dollars. Part of the loss is covered by insurance and residents face wage impact.
SIZING UP HARVARD
Yale and Harvard crews prepared at Gales Ferry Connecticut with a rest day for the Varsity eight and four oared crews. The freshman eight rowed a half mile and impressed coaches with their effort while Yale observers noted Harvard’s freshmen as an unusually strong combination.
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Yale
Gales Ferry
Conn
Harvard
Per Diem Agreement ratified by rail roads into Buffalo
General superintendents and traffic managers of all roads entering Buffalo have ratified the per diem agreement of the American Railway association. Four days grace is allowed before 20 cents a day per car is charged for switching. Most member roads reaffirmed the agreement with two New England exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
American Rail Way Association
American Association
New England
Funeral of Timothy Sullivan Held At Local Church
The funeral for Timothy Sullivan was held from his home at 79 Pentucket Avenue. A funeral mass followed at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev. Eugene A. Dorgan officiating. Bearers were Daniel J, William J, John and Daniel H Sullivan. Burial was at St. Patrick's Cemetery. Fr. Dorgan read the committal service at the grave. Undertaker J. H. McDermott led the funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Sullivan
Pentucket Avenue
Immaculate Conception Church
Eugene A. Dorgan
Daniel J
William J
John
Daniel H. Sullivan
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Fr. Dorgan
J. H. McDermott
City Concert Programme by Ex celsior band on June 19
The South common concert features Ex celsior band directed by Emil J. Borjes. Items include Bigelow Overture Orpheus Intermezzo Salome Popular Medley Loop the Low Flower Fantasie Tone Pictures of the North and South Bendix Patrol Comique Naval Reserve Arbogast Smith Cornet Solo The New Born King King Dodo Luders Waltz When Youth Was in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Common
Excelsior
Emil J. Borjes
Bendix Patrol Comique
Thomas Ea Ha March
Naval Reserve
Arbogast Smith Cornet Solo
Bubbler Offers Easy Bubbles For Rainy Days
Advertisement promotes a simple bubble toy called the Bubbler that creates bubbles with plain water and a puff. It claims no soap mess or broken pipes and is offered free with a 2 cent purchase at Carleton and Hovey located at 236 Merrimack Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton & Hovey’s
Merrimack Street
Marriages at Sacred Heart Chapel Unites Lynch and Tuttle
A Tuesday afternoon ceremony at Sacred Heart chapel united Michael J. Lynch, Lowell high school janitor, and Miss Marianna T. Tuttle with Fr. Reynolds presiding. Attendants included John Lynch and Miss Frances Gannon. A reception followed at 48 Kinsman street, with guests from Lynn and Billerica, and the couple planned to reside at 15 Second Avenue after September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsman Street
Lynch
Lynn
Wm. Lynch
J. Gannon
Frances Gannon
Billerica
New York
Second Avenue
Campbell-Mongovran Wed in Sacred Heart Ceremony
Frank J. Campbell and Miss Delia Agnes Mongovran were married in Fitchburg's Sacred Heart church at 9 30 yesterday. Rev Fr Hanrahan officiated with music by Miss Carey. attendants included John J. Conlon Evelyn Donnelly and several relatives. After a reception at the bride’s parents West Fitchburg they began a short wedding tour and will reside on Ames Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Campbell
Delia Agnes Mongovran
West Fitchburg
Leominster
James Neagle
Littleton
Chris Hagan
Lowell
Mitchell Mongovran
Martin O'Neil
Ayer
Mrs. Campbell
Ames Street
Shaler and Transit Tunnel Enjoined by Court
Charles T. Barney obtained a preliminary injunction from Justice Truax restraining the rapid transit railroad commissioners and city officials including Mayor Low and Ira A Shaler from further construction of the Park avenue tunnel section between Thirty second and Forty second streets. The tunnel site has seen numerous accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles T. Barney
Justice Truax
Supreme Court
Board of Rapid Transit Railroad Commissioners
Mayor Low
Grout
John B. McDonald
Ira A. Shaler
Park Avenue
Burglars Rifled Trunks at Maine Central Station
In Wiscasset Maine burglars entered the Maine Central station last night and rifled four trunks in the baggage room. Jewelry valued at 2100 was stolen from one trunk. no robbery attempt was made on the ticket office. Owners had not yet filed claims. No crew left the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
Maine Central
Chancellor Upson Buried in Utica Funeral Service
Utica New York June 18 The funeral of Rev Dr Anson Judd Upson chancellor of the University of the State was held at the Reformed Dutch church in this city this afternoon. President M W Stryker of Hamilton College Rev Dr Stewart and Prof T S Riggs of Auburn theological seminary officiated. A number of present and former regents of the state attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Anson Judd Upson
University of the State
Reformed Dutch Church
M. W. Stryker
Hamilton College
Stewart
Fraf
T. S. Riggs
Auburn Theological Seminary
Flynn's Cosmopolitan Specialty at Lakeview Theater
Joseph J. Flynn's Cosmopolitan Specialty company headlines Lakeview theatre this week with Glorine the fire dancer supported by three expert electricians. The program also features the Three Shamrocks Gordon Vidoe and Haverly in a farce, Musical Ravens in a musical act, and La Petite Freddie in a sunflower dance. Two performances daily, afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Flynn
Cosmopolitan Specialty Company
Lakeview Theatre
Glorine
la Petite Freddie
Billy” Emerson
Ring & Co Piano Ad Promises Easy Terms for $85
Ring & Co advertises a good piano for 85 dollars with easy terms. The dealer offers reliable makes and says prices reflect quality. The buy now plan aims to let everyone own a piano through manageable payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring & Co
Ring
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Declares Colds Cure
E. W. Grove is named for every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quin nine Tablets, the remedy advertised to cure a cold in one day. The product is priced at 25 cents.
Miss Mary Custis Lee Entangled in Car Controversy
A visitor from Virginia, Mary Custis Lee, faces attention after using a car reserved for a different group, an action deemed unusual for a member of the old Virginia aristocracy. The incident drew curious commentary about propriety and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Custis Lee
Virginia
Married but not to each other shocks Nell
In a terse exchange, Nell asks about a wedding and the reply admits they did not marry one another, leaving Nell unsettled as the situation unfolds.
The Night of a Misidentified Actor
A midnight Harlem ride ends with a waiter mistaken for Charles Richman the actor. A party pursues introductions and dinner before learning the guest is actually Richter head waiter at the Blank hotel, leaving the group embarrassed and amused at the mix-up.
Comradership in the Senate and House Debates
In the June National excerpt, Joe Mitchell Chapple notes the cross examination style of congressional debate. Senators Allison Tillman Quay Penrose Frye Hanna show mutual courtesy and helpful interjections as speakers present material for the Congressional Record. The piece highlights cordial fellowship amid partisan struggle and the social signals of engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Allison
Tillman
Frye
Hanna
Washington
Joe Mitchell Chapple
National
Incredulity Over Safety Amid Volcanic Threats
The New York Mail and Express argues that people ignore warnings from volcanoes and earthquakes, citing Mont Pelee, Java, Krakatoa, and Vesuvius. It notes natives adapt to danger but criticizes settlements near volatile regions, urging caution and relocation.
Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint Claim Compared
Advertisement claims Devoe Lead and Zinc requires fewer gallons to cover a building and lasts twice as long as lead mixed by hand with oil based paints. The copy emphasizes cost efficiency and durability for contractors and homeowners evaluating exterior coatings.
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New York Market
J. G. Metcalfe
Evansville and
Terre Haute
Louisville and Nashville
Denver and
Rio Grande
Mexican International Railroad Company
Burlington and Northwestern Railway Company
Burlington
Iowa
Burlington and Western Company
The
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Francis Henshaw & CO
Concord & Montreal Railroad
Spe Sasnds Dracieie
Sie Hee
Concord & Montreal ‘Railroad
Cambridge ‘Gaslight Co
Cambridge Gaslight Co
R. L. Day & CO
Seteteesaeat Cr Peae
Aorta Eee
Western Telephone & Telegraph
Pepe Lol
Pois
Cincinnati
Faneuil Hall National Bank
National Exchange Bank
National Suffolk Bank
New England National Bank
Nees
State National Bank—New
Spencer
Task & Co
Pine St
New York Stock Exchange
Philip R. Hovey
Investment Securities
State Street
Boston
American Telephone
NEW England Telephone
Bright, Sears & CO
Middlesex St
Hembers Boston Stock Exchange
Hamilton Mfg
Harvard Brewing Co
Lowell Trust Co
Mass
Merrimack Mfg. Co
Middlesex Co
Old Lowell Bank
Prescott Nat. Bank
Tremont and Suffolk Mills
Bigelow Carpet Co
Stony Brook R. R. Union National Bank
Traders’ National Bank
A. G. Walsh
Kilby Street
Boston, Mass
P. O. Box
Andover Street
Lowell, Mass
Marine News
Phoenicia
Genoa
Southampton
St. Louis
Queenstown
Andover Commencement
Chelmsford
National Convention OF Coal Miners
Boston Presbytery
Massachusetts
Clark
Thames
American Railway Association
Courier
Campbell—Mongovran
Shaler
Chancellor Upson
the Cosmopolitan Specialty Co
E. W. Grove
Ried
Nell
Tom
Conway Transfer Co
Northern Depot
Miicie
Thirty-third Street
Wiliam Broderick
Robert Broderick
Richter
New York Telegram
St. Pierre
Lhat
Iind
Java
Papandayang
Upas
Djck
Okarta
Krakatoa
Vesuvius
Spartacus
Herculaneum
Pompeii
Monte Nuova
Bay of Naples
America
Pacific
Iceland
New Zealand
Mt. Shasta
Rocky Mountains
New York Mail and Express
Nicholas G. Norcross
Insurance
Central Street
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