Stock Market Opening in New York Reveals Mixed Early Moves
The New York stock market opened irregular and quiet. By 11 a.m. St Paul rose about 1 percent as room shorts covered, lifting prices. Illinois Central and Cotton Oil preferred also advanced while Colorado Fuel fell about 3 points to 92.
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Illinois Central
St. Louis
Colorado
Futures open in New York reflect unsettled gold values
The market began with easy futures listings in New York on June twenty with June and July quotes given. Gold futures show scattered bids and varied prices across months including 8.53 for July and 7.80 to 7.84 for later contracts, indicating a soft start to trading.
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New York
Man Declares I Am Jesus Christ In Cambridge Court
John Thornton told Judge DeCourcy in the superior criminal court at Cambridge Thursday that he is Jesus Christ and asked why he should speak. He was sentenced to six months at the State farm after conviction for drunkenness. Police doubt insanity, suspecting a plea for extra penalties.
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State Farm
Lowell
Italian Chamber of Commerce Eyes Paterson Dyer Strike
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in New York plans to arbitrate between striking silk dyers in Paterson and their employers. A four member committee will visit Paterson to confer with city officials strikers and mill owners and offer mediation. Secretary Sconfietti met Mayor Hinchcliffe to arrange talks. The mayor agreed to meet the delegation.
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Missing Clarke boy case widens search in Beverly
Beverly reports no new developments in the Clarke boy disappearance. The search resumed with added police and volunteers from Manchester and Essex towns. State Officer Neal spoke with Walter Mears over the alleged kidnapping, noting his odd behavior and untaken part in searches. A necktie believed linked to the boy was said to be in Mears possession, though Neal did not reveal details of the talk.
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Personal note on Joseph Smith enjoying home life after coronation
A Boston Herald item notes Joseph Smith of the Pilot enjoys staying at home and reminisces about his schoolboy days. It also mentions contralto Miss Nano M Gallagher of St Michael s church choir and the filed marriage intention of Dr John H Lambert and Miss Mabel F Forest at city hall.
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Boston Herald
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St. Michael's Church
St. John’s Hospital
John H. Lambert
Mabel F. Forest
City Hall
Lowell Bleachery Dividend No 130 Declared
A dividend of two dollars per share has been declared payable July 10 to stockholders of record July 1. Edward Lovering, Treasurer. Lowell, June 14, 1902. If there is any one thing belonging to her brother that the 1902 summer girl covets it is his Panama hat.
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Court Sustains Contention in Davenport Estate Case
In St Paul Minn Judge Bunn upheld W Melbourne McDowell and May D Seymour as administrators of Fanny Davenport McDowell estate against Clarence M Brune the Clarence Brune company L N Scott and C E Beech to annul the alleged sale of the plays and compel an accounting of profits from their production.
City Hall Notes on Fourth of July Preparations
The Fourth of July committee meets tonight with much to arrange for the celebration. Bandmasters expect fireworks estimates and a children's programme. The postponement of last evening's band concert remains in effect, with plans discussed for a potential future date, while the Lowell Military band is slated for a Sunday North Common concert.
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Goelet Fined For Over Speeding In Boston
Robert Goelet of Newport Rhode Island failed to answer in municipal court yesterday for speeding on Commonwealth Avenue. He appeared today and paid a ten dollar fine. The incident highlights municipal court enforcement of traffic laws in Boston.
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Secretary Henry White Denies Daughter’s Engagement
London report states Henry White secretary of the United States embassy has asked the Associated Press to contradict a New York printed announcement of his daughter’s betrothal to Marshall O. Roberts, noting the news as erroneous.
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Henry White
United States
Associated Press
New York
Marshall O. Roberts
Was Faithful Crossing Watchman a Railroad Dog
Fred Blume of Edwardsville owned the terrier Dude who served as a crossing watchman for trains entering the uptown station. The dog barked to warn of approaching trains, guiding children and workers. Dude was struck and killed near the ladies waiting room as a late terminal train rushed by. Railroad men mourn his loss and plan burial in Wabash Park.
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Fred Blume
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Wabash Park
St. Louis Republic
When a Drawer Sticks a Locked Key Solves It
In a Chicago Journal anecdote Mr Bilhops recounts wrestling a stubborn bureau drawer. He tries brute force and misdirected efforts until his wife notices the locked drawer. The key in the lock, unnoticed, releases the drawer easily, leading to a lesson to check locks first.
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Jiming Hoe-Cakes
Chicago Journal
Panama hats craze may force women to part with diamonds
The remark suggests that fashionable demand for innovative Panama hats with finger-ring slips could push women to sell their diamonds to keep up appearances. It reflects snappy social commentary on trends and material values.
Revising the Flat An Architect Defends Flats
An architect argues that flats are essential to modern city life and critique of a romantically ideal cottage city. He claims flats reduce urban sprawl, provide economical living for workers, and can be designed to be as healthy and convenient as standalone homes. He notes variation by city and asserts flats’ place in Chicago Tribune’s view of urban housing.
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Chicago Tribune
French claqueurs doomed at Comedie Fran aise
The Paris court rules claque is contrary to good sense and likely to be abolished at the House of Moliere as soon as current contracts expire. Reports say Opera Comique and others may follow. Sarah Bernhardt’s theater denied joining. Public will soon decide hits without paid applause.
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Chicago
Reciprocity Will Force the Issue in Republican Convention
Senator Platt of Connecticut, head of Cuban relations, urged forcing holdouts to vote on reciprocity. He said beet sugar states would endorse reciprocity at a Republican convention and that opposing senators should record their stance. Senator Millard of Nebraska attended part of the White House meeting, where Nebraska's support for the President's plan was noted.
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Costa Rica Willing to Negotiate Isthmian Canal
Senate opened with plan to vote on canal, Proctor out, Barrows to replace. Morgan read Hay letter from Costa Rica, offering to negotiate concessions for a canal under terms close to US proposal. Minister saysCosta Rica ready to position for treaty with United States. The communication was laid on the table.
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Sunday School Convention Heads to Denver for Final Details
Boston leader W N Hartshorn acts as chair of the international Sunday School convention programme committee and travels to Denver for the June 6 opening. Delegations from 14,000,000 scholars and teachers across the US Canada provinces and Mexico will focus on youth religious training. The New England train with Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts and Rhode Island groups departs Boston June 23 and arrives in Denver Thursday morning.
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Denver
United States
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Mexico
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Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Reconciliation Era: Kitchener Praises Burgher Loyalty
Lord Kitchener telegrams to Generals Botha De la Rey and Christian De Wet praising their energy and tact in implementing changes. He notes the King’s pleasure and Britain’s deep, hopeful support as burghers accept new conditions.
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Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Louis Botha, Delarey
Christian de Wet
Kitchener Speech Acknowledges South Africa Reconciliation
Lord Kitchener concluded a speech by welcoming Africans as fellow citizens and expressing confidence that a new era of complete reconciliation between all races has dawned in South Africa. The comments emphasize unity and inclusive national progress.
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Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Stoppered Runaway Horse in Central Street
John Flynn chased a chestnut horse owned by Dr. Bass along Central Street yesterday and halted its dash by grabbing the reins and steering the animal to a stop. Passersby were at risk as the carriage swerved near the sidewalk but Flynn’s sudden action prevented injuries and the matter was settled to everyone's satisfaction.
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Central Street
Dr. Bass
Flynn
Garvey
Venezuelan revolutionists seize Yaracuy and Lara towns
Willemstad Curacao June 19. San Felipe capital of Yaracuy province near Valencia has fallen to General Aular. Yaritagua in Lara province also captured by General Solagni. Barquisimeto doomed to capture. Valencia's city fight June 14. Cable and land telegraph communications with Maracaibo and other areas interrupted by revolutionists.
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Barquisimeto
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Maracaibo
A Cripple Arrested In Voyage Of Robbery Gang
Fall River June 19 Edward F Johnson alias Denver Hope a cripple about 25 was held in district court in 10000 on robbery from the person of traveler Edward MecClemmy who says he was relieved of a 200 diamond and of attempting to pick the pocket of a woman on a street car Saturday. Johnson and a gang were believed to be following a circus and a cork leg helped identify Johnson others of the gang escaped.
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Edward F. Johnson
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King Edward's Visit to Eton Postponed
London June 19 King Edward's planned trip to Eton on Saturday has been postponed along with other duties. The King and Queen were to travel in the old royal barge built for George II, a splendid vessel with canopy and tall stern that Edward recently ordered seaworthy.
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Venezuelan rebels seize Ciudad Bolivar not blocking Orinoco
Washington reports a cablegram from Caracas stating the Venezuelan foreign minister confirms rebels hold Ciudad Bolivar while denying any blockade of the Orinoco river. The message notes the authority of the foreign affairs minister in the brief dispatch.
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State Department
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Orinoco River
Post Office Clerk Arrested in Mail Robbery
Buffalo on June 19 Matthew Jordan aged 22 a postal clerk was arrested on charges of robbing the United States mails He was captured after a desperate struggle before surrendering to authorities early today
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Murphy orders unit to Paterson to preserve order
Newark New Jersey June 20 Gen Murphy at midnight ordered a part of the First regiment of infantry and the entire First troop to Paterson to preserve order under Gen Campbell command.
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N. J
Gon. Murphy
Paterson
Campbell
Keith's Theatre Promises Grand Tableau Vivants Revival
Week of June 23 features a central tableaux vivants revival supervised by Sig Albert Operti claiming major advances. About 16 tableaux and Fadettes concerts highlight a strong bill including Chas Dickson in The Salt Cellar, McIntyre and Heath in a new blackface sketch, Ray L. Royce, and the Marvelous Seymours.
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Albert Operti
Fadettes
Chas, Dickson
Quincy Adams Sawyer
McIntyre and Heath
Ray L. Royce
Seymours
Little Mothers and their Glassed House of Hope
The New York Sun profiles the Little Mothers Aid Association housed at 236 Second Avenue. Six thousand tenement girls under 14, with their mothers, attend nightly meetings beneath a cut glass chandelier, reflected in Venetian mirrors, as the charity funds rent, bread, books, and schooling. The 12 year old program uses a point system for cleanliness and dress, funds a day nursery, and offers cooking and sewing classes, health care, and summer outings while protecting children from drunken parents.
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Canada
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New York Sun
The Camera in a Country Lane by Rudolf Hickemeyer Jr
A reflective excerpt from Scribner's June issue describes a country lane adjoining a lily pond as a personal domain. The narrator admires hedgerows and wildflower meadows and finds an entire insect world in roadside vegetation while linking Whitman’s Leaves of Grass to his foreground studies.
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Rudolf Hickemeyer, Jr
Scribner's
Spirit of Mic Ocean Poem by Carryl in Atlantic June
The poem depicts a hesitant sun, shifting light, and a rising storm as the sea looms. A solitary speaker addresses doubtful comrades, urging them to face the sea and welcome the Spirit of Strong Mid Ocean as a silent shore presence. The verse blends maritime imagery with existential awe and calls for dawning peace.
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Guy Wetmore Carryl
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