New York Stock Market Opens Firm on June 24
The New York stock market opened firm with Amalgamated Copper at 54 and U S Steel at 30. Several coalers gained while Wabash preferred rose 1% and Tennessee Coal gained 0.14. By 11 am the market slightly sagged on news of gold exports, Colorado Fuel slipping about 1% and overall activity easing from morning highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn, Transit
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Southern
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Wabash
London
Chicago Great Western
Tennessee Coal
Minneapolis
Sault Ste. Marie
American Ice
Colorado
Cotton Market Opens Higher on Record July Quote
New York futures opened easy then surged to a high for July at 12.97 amid feverish, unsettled trading. July rose to 12.97 before slipping to 12.85, with nearby months up 6 to 12 points while later positions varied. Readings showed extraordinary volatility despite fair crop weather and disappointing early cables.
Lazard Freres Shipments and Woolen Stock Dividends
Lazard Freres engages 1.5 million dollars in gold for shipment to France tomorrow. American Woolen declared its 17th consecutive quarterly dividend, totaling 29.75 dollars per share and 5.95 million dollars since organization. The year shows especially good business and record earnings are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazard Freres
France
Cotton Shoes Up After Bearish Crop Report Rush
New York traders saw a sharp uptick in the cotton market after a bearish Washington crop report. July climbed to 12.75, August to 12.29, September to 11.39, with New Orleans buyers pushing prices higher and shorts scrambling to cover. The day closed firm, with 600,000 bales sold and gains of 8 to 59 points.
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New York
Washington
New Orleans
Bay State Crashes Aid Yacht at India Wharf
June 23 Boston steamer Bay State from Portland broke its steering gear and struck R H White’s cam yacht Peregrine off Sweg Wharf. Peregrine damaged, towed to East Boston for checks. Bay State to be hauled off route for repairs for up to three days.
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Boston
Bay State
Oliver
Portland
India Wharf
R. H. White
Sweg Wharf
Obituary of Stillman Clough Pioneer in Granite Trade
Stillman Clough, aged 83 years 5 months 14 days, longtime resident of this city, died at his home 1500 Middlesex street. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Jesse Smith of this city and Mrs. F R Chase of Minneapolis. He helped form S Clough Co in 1851 with Nathaniel Davis and Samuel Sweatt, later Runels Clough Co, then ran a successful granite business. After retirement he cared for his real estate interests.
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Stillman Clough
Middlesex Street
Jesse Smith
F. R. Chase
Minneapolis
Clough
Nathaniel Davis
Samuel Sweatt
S. Clough & Co
Runels, Clough & Co
Died of paralytic shock Andrew Luscomb prominent Kilburn Lincoln director
Fall River June 23 Andrew Luscomb leading business man and Kilburn Lincoln company director died this morning from a paralytic shock endured two weeks earlier. Born in Taunton in 1852, he lived in Fall River for many years and was brother of former Senator Luscomb of the Cape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Andrew Luscomb
Kilburn Lincoln Company
Taunton
Luscomb
Cape
Death of prominent Franklin hotelman J Odell at 57
Franklin Falls New Hampshire June 23 Herman Odell a leading hotelier and former state legislator died today at age 57. He owned the Odell hotel for many years and represented Franklin in the 1898 state Legislature.
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Franklin Falls
N. H
Herman J. Odell
Odell
Franklin
Autopsy Finds Natural Causes in Mrs. Snyder Case
New York June 23 autopsy on Mrs. C. F. Snyder halted burial in Passaic New Jersey by the New York coroner confirms death from natural causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. F. Snyder
Passaic, N. J
Pretty Romance Ends in Wedding in St John New Brunswick
In St John on June 24 Rev G F Scovil united Prof Harry Ross of Worcester Academy Massachusetts with Miss Ella M McDuffie, Buffalo public school Lloyd system advocate. Quiet ceremony. Couple to Quebec then British Isles cruise. Meeting in old world on a prior voyage led to this union.
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St. John
N. B
G. F. Scovil
St. Jude’s Episcopal Church
Harry Ross
Worcester Academy
Massachusetts
Ella M. McDuffie
Lloyd
Buffalo
N. Y
Ross
Quebec
British Isles
Prof. Ross
Miss McDuffie
Sweden
America
Smith College 241 Graduates Hear Bliss Perry Oration
Smith College Northampton June 23 1900 Bliss Perry editor of the Atlantic Monthly was the orator at the 28th commencement class numbered 241 graduates 157 A B three B S and Masters awarded to Grace R Peters and Marion E Richards Jessie Ames Lowell is class president and granddaughter of Gen Adelbert Ames at alumnae dinner new teaching additions announced observatory cornerstone laid with letters from European astronomers and Roosevelt photo box sealed by officials.
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Northampton
Smith College
Bliss Perry
Atlantic Monthly
Perry
Europe
Paris
Dresden
Florence
Illustrated
Grace R. Peters
A. B
Columbia
Ohio
Marion E. Richards
New Haven
Conn
Massachusetts
New England
Jessie Ames
Lowell
Adelbert Ames
Benj. F. Butler
Seélye
Georgia L. White
Cornell
University of Halle
Eeith J. Brown
Smith
Emily C. Locke
Grace W. Mason
Susan A. Blake
Bryn Mawr
Oata
Wm. H. Leany
Hatfield
New Observatory Son
Wilderhill
England
France
Germany
Italy
J. G. Gallo
Breslau
Neptune
Roosevelt
Geo. A. Plimpton
Wm. R. Mead
New York
D. H. Lake
A. B. Allen
John B. Sanford
Board of
Taunton
Harris
Princess Irene Arrives from Naples and Oceanic Passes Nantucket
Marine news from New York reports the arrival of the Prin cess Irene from Naples and the Oceanic passing Nantucket lightship at 1 30 a m. It also notes the arrival of the Bar barossa from Bremen in New York.
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New York
Naples
Oceanic
Liverpool
Nantucket
Barbarossa Fron
Bremen
Lipton and Morgan yachts greet Oceanic at New York
The White Star liner Oceanic, from Nantucket, with Sir Thomas Lipton and J Pierpont Morgan aboard, neared her pier after 1 30 a m. The Erin convoy and the Privateer regatta boat joined the reception while the Corsair lay anchored awaiting Morgan. The ship was expected to dock at 2 o'clock as the Corsair moved to meet the news off Sandy Hook.
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New York
Oceanic
Liverpoool
Nantucket
Sir Thomas Lipton
J. Pierpont Morgan
Sir Thomas
Erin
Commodore Smith
Regatta Committee
New York Yacht Club
Corbin
Roosevelt
Thomas Lipton
White House
Corsair
Sandy Hook
Prince George of Bavaria Visits U S Then Returns Home
Prince George of Bavaria, grandson of Emperor Franz Josef, toured the United States under the alias Count of Wurtemburg and sailed for home. He praised American energy and resources and noted Bavaria supplies many musicians to the United States, hoping to change that balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prince George of
Bavaria
Franz Josef of
Austria
United States
Count of
Wurtemburg
Europe
Wellesley Commencement Honors Local Graduates
Wellesley June 23. One hundred fifty candidates received bachelor of arts degrees and eight earned master of arts. More than 1000 guests attended as Richard Watson Gilder of New York delivered the oration on life ideals and the role of college women. President Hazard announced a $170,000 gift for a central heating plant, backed by Rockefeller, with funds to support chairs and the college endowment nearing $400,000. Luncheon followed.
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Wellesley
Wellesley College
Richard Watson Gilder
New York
Hazard
Friends of the College
Rockefeller
Ropes Delivers Radcliffe Commencement Address 1903
Cambridge June 23 Prof James H Ropes spoke at Radcliffe College commencement noting the end of Mrs Agazzig presidency at the close of the Bee and praising her work in founding and establishing the college A student social life building fund started by Mrs Agazzig now totals 117600 while President Eliott of Harvard also addressed the class.
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Cambridge
James H. Ropes
Radcliffe College
Dartmouth seniors admitted at Phi Beta Kappa meeting
At a Phi Beta Kappa gathering in Hanover New Hampshire on June 23 eighteen senior class members were admitted. Notable inductees included Victor M. Cutter Lowell Massachusetts Ernest R. Groves Rochester New Hampshire Howard L. Ropes Methuen Massachusetts and Harold E. Smith Lebanon New Hampshire. The alumni association held its annual meeting where Captain Alfred T. Mahan Idaho US Navy spoke. President Wm. J. Tucker welcomed attendees in College Hall after the Dartmouth Dramatic Club entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Victor M. Cutter
Lowell
Mass
Ernest R. Groves
Rochester
H. Howard L. Ropes
Methven
Harold E. Smith
Lebanon
N H
ass@cition
Alfred T. Mahan
United States Navy
Last of Seven: Timothy Gleason Found Dead in Brooklyn Room
New York reports Timothy Gleason, linked to the 1867 Fenian uprising and brother of the late Patrick Gleason the Long Island City mayor, was found dead in a Brooklyn furnished room. He had been imprisoned three months during the Fenian uprising before emigrating to America. One brother, Gen Joseph Gleason, fought in the Civil War. twin brothers died in California and others in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Timothy Gleason
Patrick Gleason
Long Island City
Brooklyn
America
Joseph Gleason
California
South
Strike notes on plant rehiring and union leaders
President Conroy left his machine due to his wife’s illness and death. Ashton and Duggan will be given work per Overseer Wait after Agent Thomas advised non-discrimination against unionists. James McCann may return to Tremont & Suffolk as Connell restaffs quickly. Carders’ union elected E. M. Neary as president and Mary E. Sheridan as vice president, with Maggie Cummisky treasurer and Thomas Carty recording secretary. Other officers include Arthur Simpson sergeant at arms and delegates to Textile council Edward McKeown, Arthur Simpson, Margaret Gormley, Alice Corcoran, George Sands, John Malarkey, Ann Sheridan.
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Messrs
Ashton and
Duggan
Wait
Thomas
James McCann
Tremont & Suffolk
Connell
Carders’ Union
E. M. Neary
Mary E. Sheridan
Maggie Cummisky
Thomas Carty
Arthur Simpson
John Green
Textile Council
Edward McKeown
Margaret Gormley
Alice Corcoran
George Sands
John Malarkey
Ann Sheridan
Mary Lyons Daughters Hold Alumnae Day at Mt Holyoke
South Hadley June 23 The grove and ivy exercises were combined with alumnae day events after yesterday's storm. Seniors gathered near Mary Lyon’s tomb to garland the headstone and ivy planting followed. In the afternoon the junior class staged Shakespeare in the open air and Ivy chapel hosted a 9 30 reunion breakfast for graduates led by President Woolsey and the 1853 trustees and class members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hadley
Mt. Holyoke College
Mary Lyon
Ivy Chapel
Association
Woolsey
Amherst 1903 commencement honors Ivy oration and poems
The Amherst College 1903 commencement featured ivy oration by John M. Hinds Cortland New York ivy poem by Foster W. Stearns Newton Mass. Class procession led by W H Leary Hatfield and cheers in Amherst. Class oration Alexander C Ewen Plainville and poem Charles B. Thompson North Sutton New Hampshire. Grove amphitheatre hosted Elisha L. Fisher One-
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Amherst
Amherst College
John M. Hinds
Cortland
N. Y
Foster W. Stearns
Newton
W. H. Leary
Hatfield
College Hall
Alexander C. Ewen
Plainville
Charles B. Thompson
North Sutton
N. H
Elisha L. Fisher
One
Amnesty Bill Tabled for King Peters Serbia Return
The British minister to Servia left Belgrade for London this morning. A first bill to be presented to King Peter will grant amnesty for all political offenses. King Peter is due to arrive at 10 o clock tomorrow. Foreign ministers intend to greet him informally at the railroad station. France Holland and Turkey ministers also left Belgrade. The Netherlands minister was told to depart before King Peter's arrival.
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Belgrade
Servia
London
Peter
France
Holland
Turkey
Explosives Found Behind Wall at Canon City Prison
In Canon City Colorado on June 23 authorities uncovered giant powder and nitro glycerine enough to destroy the prison. Convicts who attempted to escape yesterday were subjected to the sweating process before the cache was found. The explosives were hidden in a shop wall and are believed to be tied to Kuykendal the convict killed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Colo
Kuykendal
Racing yacht Reliance hauled at Erie basin for polish
New York on June 23 reports the racing yacht Reliance was hauled out at Erie basin and her underbody polished anew. She will be floated tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reliance
Erie Basin
Judge Hears Arguments in U S Shipbuilding Case in Newark
In Newark on June 23 Judge Andrew Kirkpatrick heard counsel for both sides in the fight to appoint a receiver for the U S Shipbuilding Company. Samuel Untermyer opened for the complainants and Charles L. Corbin for the defense. Untermyer contended the firm is insolvent and maintained fraud and crime, while defense counsel sought to introduce $200,000 in additional reorganization bonds.
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Newark
N. J
U. S. Shipbuilding Company
U. S. Circuit Court
Andrew Kirkpatrick
Samuel Untermyer
New York
Chas. L. Corbin
R. V. Lindaburgh
Robert H. McCarter
Mr. Untermyer
Sheldon
Untermyer
New York Stock Exchange
Chas. M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Sixth National Bank
Umtermyer
A June Freshet On the Mer rimack River
The Mer rimack river rose to 6.48 feet above the dam before mills started and 5.80 feet by 2 pm as water flowed through canals. Locks and Canals engineers say rainfall is needed to push higher levels. Pawtucket dam flash boards twisted, wharves and floats washed away, canoeing halted. Country club wharves washed, ferry saved after cable parting. island access by water cut off.
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Merrimack
Pawtucket
Country Club
Merrimack River Floods Rise Suppressions Reported
The Merrimack River floods at near record height from heavy rain. Water runs 23 inches below the wharves at noon with a 17 inch overnight rise. A man’s body was seen in the river but could not be recovered. Lawrence reports river levels peaking at six in the morning before tapering. Seven inches of rain have fallen this month.
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Haver
Merrimack
Soldiers Lot Planned at Edson Cemetery
Trustees of Edson cemetery allocate a large block for a soldiers lot to house and care for graves, including veterans and a war nurse. The Relief Corps of the Grand Army will cooperate, with hopes for a monument and perpetual care under the trustees. Mayor Howe supports the plan, being a veteran himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson Cemetery
Relief Corps of the
Grand Army
Howe
Union Painters Clash Over St Pauls Church Work
In Worcester on June 23 the Brotherhood of Union Painters and the Amalgamated Painters clashed over painting St Pauls church. The local union rejected 20 extra workers from a New York firm hiring Amalgamated painters. The firm may bring in New York men to finish the job, prompting threats of a boycott by the Worcester union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Brotherhood of Union Painters
Amalgamated Painters
St. Paul's Church
the Brotherhood of Painters
New York
Brotherhood
Worcester Union
Five Brotherhood
Queen Alexandra Hosts Ninth Birthday Party For Prince Edward
London June 23 Queen Alexandra hosts a Buckingham Palace children's party for Prince Edward's ninth birthday. About 150 guests enjoyed entertainments including the American Negro Company performing In Dahomey. Windsor bells rang and salutes fired as celebrations continued with King Edward visiting Marlborough House to congratulate his grandson who received many gifts from European courts.
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London
Queen Alexandra
Buckingham Palace
Prince Edward
Prince of Wales
American Negro Company
Dahomey
Windsor Castle
Edward
Marlborough House
Europe
Governor Bates Nominates State Officials at Meeting
Boston June 23 The governor attended Harvard commencement tomorrow and at today’s executive council meeting announced several nominations including Woodward Emery of Cambridge as harper and land commissioner N Mayo Dyer of Melrose as commissioner of the Massachusetts Nautical Training School and James Jackson of Fall River as railroad commissioner.
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Boston
Harvard University
Gov. Bates
Woodward Emery
Cambridge
Harper and Land
N. Mayo Dyer
Melrose
Massachusetts Nautical Training School
James ¥. Jackson
Fall River
Ziegler Polar Expedition Sails From Trondhjem
The steam whaler America sailed today for Franz Josef Land with the Ziegler expedition aboard. The ship will winter there and dispatch dog sled expeditions, carrying material for winter quarters construction to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trondhjem
Norway
Ziegler Polar
America
Franz Josef Land
Santos-Dumont's Air Ship No. 9 Debuts in Paris
Santos-Dumont made his first appearance with air ship No. 9 over Paris, maneuvering above the Arc de Triomphe and landing on the Champs Elysees. The craft, towed to Champs Elysees then raised to Longchamps, maintains about 100 feet altitude with little wind. No. 9 is Santos-Dumont's smallest air ship, about 8200 cubic feet, powered by a 3 horsepower engine and shaped like an elongated egg.
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Paris
Santos-Dumont
Arc de Triomphe
Champs Elysees
Longchamps
Tillman murder case venue change request continued
In Columbia on June 23 the application for a change of venue for James H. Tillman, charged with murdering Editor H. G. Gonzales, was continued. The morning session reviewed prosecution affidavits, with the defense set to offer rebuttal affidavits tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
8. C
James H. Tillman
H. G. Gonzales
Lawrence Council rejects $60,000 loan for filter bed
In a special session Tuesday night the Lawrence common council voted 12 to 7 against an ordinance creating a $60,000 loan to build a new filter bed under a mayor appointed commission. August Pelletier shot himself at his Pleasant Valley home amid despondency after a dispute with his wife. the wound is not serious and he is expected to recover at Lawrence General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Week's vacation in Fall River mills announced
Clarence M. Hathaway of the Manufacturers' association advised the Central Labor union that mills in Fall River will not close in concert for the week ending July 4. Mills named King Philip Osborn and Wampanoag have already announced closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Clarence M. Hathaway
Manufacturers’ Association Today
Central Labor Union
King Philip, Osborn
Wampanoag
Luce caucus bill signed by Governor Bates
Boston June 23 Gov Bates signed the Luce caucus bill providing that in Boston all party caucuses shall be held at the same time and place while in other cities and towns voters will decide on the act at the next State election as to acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bates
Luce
Forger Remanded in London Court over $2600 Checks
W E Ashton an American journalist was remanded at Guildhall on charges of forging checks for 2600 pounds on London and County Banks in the name of Laird Schober Co of Philadelphia. London police say Ashton is in a gang of European forgers. Schober Co Philadelphia reports no information of a loss or forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. E. Ashton
Guildhall
Laird, Schober & Co
Philadelphia
Ashton
Europe
Laird, Schover & Co
Schober
Lonedon
Street Musicians Clash With Tenants On Dusk Dicey Corner
In a Washington Star column, a boarder on K Street recalls nightly street piano operas by itinerant musicians, calling them trespassers in a terrace district. He details repeated performances near his boarding house, recounts cringing, and notes a group attempt to quell the nuisance with gentle retaliation and a small bribe.
Nickel Plate Road Tourist Service Offers Low-Rate Tickets
In the West most easily reached via Nickel Plate Road trains with comfortable tour ist car service. Special low rate tickets to Denver Salt Lake El Paso and other points in Colorado Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas. Inquire with local agents of L. P. Burress N. E. R. A. 958 Washington Street Boston.
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Nickel Plate Road
Denver
Salt Lake
el Paso
Colorado
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakllas
L. P. Burress
Washington Street
Boston
Fass
Annual sale of dimities and muslins in Palmer street
Our annual sale of remnants features 80,000 yards of lbc goods at 20c and 25c, with patterns and waist lengths carefully matched. Price only 9c per yard. See display in Palmer street window and sale in centre aisle Thursday at Pollard & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Street
A. G Pollard & CO
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Bliss Perry, Orator
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Wellesly
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Gleason
Conroy
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Grove
Ivy
the Hague
Netherlands
Equitable Life
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Nicholas G. Norcross
Central St
Merrimack River
Haverhill
Children’s Party
Tillman
Courier-Citizen Office
Fall River Mills
Gree
K Street
Salome
Mascagni
Frank Chaps
Dogo
Mike
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