Stock Market Gains Quiet Start On Monday June 19
Boston market opened quietly with more buying than selling, signaling potential activity after gas sector cleanup. Copper prices were dull but firm as London gains influenced New York, with overall session showing mild strength and Utah Consolidated declaring a $2 dividend, up 50 cents.
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Mining executives change hands in Idaho and Nevada deals
July 3 updates show Ithow joining the board of governors while Frederick Bradley named general manager of the Federal Mining and Smelting Company in Coeur D'Alene. Bradley’s appointment signals influence by American Smelting and Refining Company over Federal and Bunker Hill and Sullivan. Mrs. Victor Clement sold about 35,000 Bunker Hill shares for nearly 1 million dollars to the Guggenheims.
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Widner
Ida
Federal Mining
Coeur D’alene
Victor Clement
Bunker Hill
Guggenheims
New York Stock Market Opens With Little Activity
New York stocks opened higher in small steps but the market showed little energy. At 11 a.m. trading was muted with Wisconsin Central rising modestly while American Car and Foundry fell. By noon leading speculative issues edged up slightly though overall activity remained slim.
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American Car and Foundry
Wisconsin Central
Union Pacific
St. Paul
Reading
Pennsylvania
U. S. Steel
Amalgamated Copper
Futures Open Firm With Rising Cotton Prices
New York reported futures opening firm on June 19 with July at 8.70 and advancing through February to 9.07. Spot markets remained quiet for cloged and middling upland and gulf grades with middling around 9.40.
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Copper Exports Gain as Markets Quiet in Early June
First half of June copper exports reached 9986 tons while grain and cotton speculation rises. Traders hope for a market soon though chatter of a Heinze Greene merger remains unofficial. Copper spot 65 17s 6d, futures 65 173 6d with no current sales and a quiet market.
Prices rise on initial activity as stocks stay shy
Stocks do not come out and it is believed that prices will be higher on the first sign of activity. U. S. Mine rights sold at 30 cents. The commission rate on the rights has not been fixed as yet, but it is expected it will be five cents per right. Members of stock exchange have voted to close exchange on Monday.
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Stock Exchange
Pirates massacre natives on Siberian coast
A San Francisco dispatch reports a brutal massacre on the Siberian coast where pirates killed about 150 natives after a landing near Petropavlovski. The attackers, who looted huts and carried off valuables, were suspected to include some Japanese members in the raiding party.
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Racing Yachts Caught in Calm
London reports the Dover to Heligoland race for Emperor William's cup weathered calm delays. The American Atlanta and rival Valhalla drifted near Rams Gate, while Apache began under full sail. A thunderstorm revealed vessels then a southwest breeze quickened pace toward a possible finish between Atlanta and Valhalla.
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Debtor's Claim Prompted by Unclear Travel Message
A fragmented Hamburg dispatch dated June 18 reports Kam sailing at noon aboard a vessel linked to a debt dispute with a creditor. A cautious creditor asks for a return call tomorrow while the debtor resists, remarking you can’t claim you were not invited. The report ends with a Cleveland reference.
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Atlantic finishes first in her class in Heligoland race
The Atlantic wins the annual Dover to Heligoland auxiliary yacht race in 41 hours 26 minutes 24 seconds. Susanne takes overall victory in 40 hours 43 minutes 40 seconds, with Therese second 40 58 00, Navahoe third 42 28 00, and Sunshine fourth 42 43 48. Judges declare Susanne the winner, Therese second, Navahoe third. Emperor William, aboard Hohenzollern, watches from fogbound harbor at Cuxhaven.
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Progress Toward Peace Stalled in Portland Dialogue
Report describes slow progress toward peace with plenipotentiaries of Russia and Japan meeting in the city. Gov. Geo. E. Chamberlain of Oregon and Mayor Geo. H. Williams of Portland urged the president to note Portland’s strategic location half way between Russia and Japan, highlighting its potential role in diplomatic talks.
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De Maartens Mentioned as Possible Peace Envoy
St. Petersburg June 19 Whitmonday holiday. Russia awaits Japan’s wishes on peace meeting details and plenipotentiaries. Names floated include Nelideff Rosen De Maartens and possibly Count Cassing. If Japan sends Marquisate, meeting likely cannot occur within a month. Front reports show Oyama’s columns advancing and rumors of Russian position tightening near Kuanchengtsu and Kirin.
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Russian Cavalry Retake Liaoyangwopeng Town
Headquarters of the Russian army in Manchuria reports that Liaoyangwopeng has been retaken by Russian cavalry. Earlier Japanese forces occupied Sumiencheng on June 16 but failed to cross the river. at 3 PM three Japanese squadrons retired southwest after the Russians recaptured Sumiencheng.
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German artillery makers overwhelmed by orders
Berlin June 19 The war in the Far East drives high demand for ammunition. German artillery makers like Krupps Essen works report orders for 300 guns monthly for nearly two years. A ninth artillery foundry must begin construction soon to meet the load.
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Navy squadron carries John Paul Jones body home
The U S squadron of three ships under Read Admiral Charles D Sigbee was en route to France to return the body of John Paul Jones. The Brooklyn Chattanooga and Des Moines were about 80 miles east southeast of the Nantucket lightship when spoken by wireless.
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Chattanooga
Des Moines
Shipping arrivals noted in Boston brief
On June 19, vessels Canopic from Mediterranean ports Fort from Genoa Anglian from London New York Furnessia from Glasgow Kroonland from Antwerp were listed as arrivals in Boston.
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National Guard Association Meeting Opens in St Paul
Assistant Secretary of War Robert S. Oliver arrived in St Paul with army navy and marine corps representatives to attend Interstate National Guard Association meetings. Gen Gavin of Pennsylvania was named president as sessions began with welcome from Gov Johnson and Mayor Smith.
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Fragmentary note on a London scene and payments
A garbled excerpt mentions a small ghenahent of 28 inches and three inches in London time or distance, with unclear references to someone named and payments provided for him.
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Honore Perron Tragedy Described At Mountain Rock
A man identified as Honore Perron died by his own hand near Mountain Rock. A revolver and blood at the scene, with clothes and a watch found, led to investigators including Officer Giroux and Inspector Donaldson. The body was taken to the undertaker in Cheever Street after notice to Tyngsboro officials.
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Infatuation Leads to Tragic Suicide in Tremont Weaving District
Mary Perron, wife of H P Perron, discovers letters detailing his intense affair with 18 year old Clement Poliquin. Perron, a Tremont weaver, left a farewell note to his wife and another to Mrs Poliquin before dying by his own hand after weeks of deception and heavy drinking. Police report Poliquin and Perron left a boarding house together recently. Perron addressed letters found in his trunk explaining his actions.
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Jealous husband reads death threat letter in tenement
A Courier- Citizen report details Clement Poliquin learning of a chilling letter purporting his wife’s infidelity. The note, read by police, reveals a Frenchman and plans to flee to France, ending with pleas the lover be stopped. Honore Perron had hinted suicide amid jealousy.
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Perron’s funeral in unconsecrated ground at Lowell
The funeral of Honore Perron, central figure in Lowell's latest tragedy, moved from Albert's warerooms to Mountain Rock yesterday. The cortege departed at 10 o'clock with few mourners following, and burial occurred in St. Joseph's cemetery in unconsecrated ground.
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Burial Without Clergy Marked Unconsecrated Grave
The report notes an unconsecrated burial with no clergy present to bless the grave and no religious service conducted for the deceased, reflecting a personal crisis and unreclaimed sin surrounding the death.
Twentieth Century Limited Records 18 Hour Run
The Twentieth Century limited arrived in New York at 9 27 a m from Chicago three minutes early after a 17 hour 67 minute run marking its first 18 hour trip. The westbound run from New York to Chicago over the Lake Shore was completed slightly ahead of schedule arriving at 8 25 a m at La Salle Street.
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Heavy Storm Hits Newport City Streets
A heavy rainstorm drenched Newport on June 19, the heaviest here in a decade. The downpour flooded streets and damaged crops, with two and a half inches of rain in about ninety minutes. The storm persisted through most of the forenoon.
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Chess Masters Tournament Opens Sixth Round in Ostend
The sixth round of the international chess masters tournament in Ostend, Belgium began with Wolf facing Schlechter and Maroczy meeting Leonhardt among other matchups. At first adjournment at 1.30 p.m., Leonhardt suffered a second defeat, Schlechter drew for the sixth time, and Blackburne and Burn split honors as play to resume in the afternoon.
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Boundary survey near St Albans Vermont
Special Commissioners J C Rainwoth Ot tawa and J P Baylor of Washington headquar ter at Albany Springs to survey the boundary between Canada and the United States in this region. Iron boundary markers are being replaced with granite monuments. Photographer Staples from the Philippine service assists.
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