New York Stock Market Opens Steady Amid Small Fluctuations
The New York stock market opened steady on June 26 with Amalgamated Copper at 53% and U S Steel around 29%. Early trading showed small gains in some iron and steel shares and minor declines in others. railroad and coal stocks moved slightly, while Colorado Fuel fell 2% and Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie rose about one point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific Erie
Erie First
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Sugar
St. Paul
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Wabash
Colorado
Car
United States
Minneapolis
Sault Ste. Marie
Futures Prices Open Steady In New York Trading
Futures opened steady in New York with July at 12.95, August 12.80, September 11.84, October 11.44, December 9.97. January offered 9.94 and February 9.88, reflecting a calm start to the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
market flatlands hint at rebound but cautious gains loom
The stock market shows dull trading over the past days with analysts debating whether prices will stagnate or rise if buyers with money step in. Cotton and cloth markets face weak demand, with expectations of lower cotton prices as consumption slows, while printers focus on staple goods amid limited print stock and steady jobber orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Ayer & Co
Obituary for Mary L. Roach and Michael Daily
Mary L Roach aged 22 died yesterday at her home 241 Broadway daughter of James and Margaret and member of St Patrick s parish Michael Daily a press man for 16 years at C I Hood Co died yesterday at his brother s home 7 Cady street leaves two brothers William and Thomas member of the local pressmen union
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Roach
Broadway
James and
Margaret
St. Patrick's Parish
Michael Daily
C. I. Hood & Co
Cady Street
William
Thomas
Co. Pressmen’s Union
Funeral of Thomas Delaney Mass at St Patrick's Church
The funeral for the late Thomas Delaney was held yesterday at 9 30 from his Broadway home with a large turnout. Attendees came from Manchester New Hampshire Cambridge Winchester Marblehead Lynn and Boston as well as Portsmouth New Hampshire. A solemn funeral mass at St Patrick's Church was celebrated by Rev John Delaney chancellor of the Manchester diocese and a brother of the deceased with Rev Frederick Delaney of Cambridge as deacon. Several priests including Rev Hugh Lyons Rev James Duffy and others were present in the sanctuary rail for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Delaney
Broadway
Manchester
N. H
Cambridge
Winchester
Marblehead
Lynn
Boston
Portsmouth
St. Patrick's Church
John Delaney
Diocese of
Frederick Delaney
Hugh Lyons
James Duffy
William O’brien
John J. McHugh
Timothy Callahan
St. Patrick’s Church
Francis Mullen
Eugene A. Carney
St. Michael's Church
Eugene A. Dorgan
Lawrence J. Tighe
O. M. IL
Church of the Immaculate Conception
W. George Mullin
Daniel J. Heffernan
Hugh J. McDermod
St. Peter’s Church
John P
Will of Euphemia Swett probate citation in 1903
Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate court cites heirs and next of kin in Middlesex to respond to a petition by William L. Swett for letters testamentary on Euphemia J Swett of Manchester New Hampshire. The Cambridge probate hearing is set for July 28 1908 with public notice required in Lowell Daily Courier for three weeks.
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Middlesex
Euphemia J. Swett
Manchester
Hillsborough
State of New Hampshire
Beeen
William L. Swett
New Hampshire
Evein
Cambridge
Lowell Daily Courier
Lowell
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
S. H. Folsom
Reelster
Out of town priests attend Sacred Heart funeral
Reynolds O M L reports many priests from New England in attendance for a Sacred Heart funeral. Notables included Rev M J Gleason of Ayer and Rev Fr Hennon of Portsmouth. The service featured Schmidt mass, Chopin funeral march, and solo performances by local singers and choirs. Ellen Wynn of Auburn, New York, was buried this morning in St Patrick's cemetery after arriving by train.
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Bond
Mollie G. Ivers
St. Peter's Church
Ellen Wynn
Auburn
N. Y
Northern
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Peter H. Savage
Steamer Eureka Sinks at Sorel After Coaling Lapse
The government steamer Eureka sank at Sorel following open portholes during coal intake after recent La Cost ship brake demonstrations. No injuries were reported.
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Montreal
Eureka
Sorel
Steamer Corona Runs Aground In Fog Off Round Island
In heavy fog over Lake Superior the ore laden steamer Corona ran onto rocks at Round Island. Bound from Duluth to Ash Tabula the vessel is believed badly damaged. A tug was dispatched for assistance. The Corona is owned by U S Steel corporation.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Lake Superior
Corona
Round Island
Duluth
Ashtabula
U. S. Steel Corporation
U S Battleships Sail for Azores Summer Manoeuvres
New York June 25 The U S battleships Alabama Illinois and Massachusetts and the cruiser Brooklyn with the steam tender Mayflower departed Sandy Hook this morning bound for the Azores for summer manoeuvres.
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New York
U. S
Alabama
Illinis
Massachusetts
Brooklyn
Mayflower
Sandy Hook
Azores
Italian steamer Sardegna towed after propeller loss
Lisbon reported the Italian steam er Sardegna under Capt Montanao sailing from Genoa June 15 toward New York. she passed Sagres today going south, in tow of the British steamer Shimosa from New York June 10 for Aden Singapore and other ports. The Sardegna had lost her propeller.
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Lisbon
Montanao
Genoa
New York
Sagres
Portugal
Aden
Singapore
Fishing schooner Mary A Gleason runs aground near lighthouse
In Tarpaulin Cove the Gloucester schooner Mary A Gleason, Capt. Foley, mis stayed while getting under way and went ashore on rocks. Crew refloated her, brought to harbor leaking, divers to stop the leak, then to Gloucester if successful.
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Vineyard Haven
Mary A. Gleason
Gloucester
Foley
Transatlantic Arrivals at Various Ports
Shipping news lists vessels arriving June 25 and 26 at Boston Nantucket light ship Queenstown Southampton Plymouth and other ports. Vessels include Saxonic Nicomedia Deutschland Bostonian Lor raine Germanic Patannot Auguste Victoria from New York and Hamburg entries noting origins New York Boston Liverpool and Hamburg.
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Boston
Liverpool
Nicomedia
Hamburg
New York
Graduates of Middlesex County High School Honor Class of Seven
Memorial hall hosted graduation on Thursday evening June 18 for seven seniors two girls and five boys. Willard Spaulding orchestra accompanied a program of selections prayers essays and addresses including valedictory and salutary remarks. The class motto Forward Not Backward. Community events followed with a Children’s Day concert at M E church hampered by storm and a later alumni gathering in Memorial hall. Arthur Corless Kilbourn of Grand Haven Michigan died at 18 19? All details reflect local reactions and sympathy.
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Memorial Hall
Willard & Spaulding
B. A. Willmott
Wilbur H. Scales
Perley M. Eastman
M. E
Silas Kilbourn
Grand Haven
Michigan
Arthur Corless
Powell
Richard Shepherd
Litchfield
N. H
George Powell
Joseph Powell
Robert Misner
Thomas Powell
Two Killed as Train Strikes Track Workers at Derby Bridge
In Leominster two men were killed and two injured while working on the Boston and Maine line near Derby Bridge on a curve in a deep cut. Victims were Robert Martin 57 and Patrick Maguire 23 both from local towns. Injured were two Italian workers, names unknown, with crushed shoulders and broken legs. The workers stepped from the westbound track to avoid one train and were hit by an eastbound passenger train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leominster
Boston & Maine Railroad
Gardiner Observes Centennial Despite Rainy Day
Gardiner Me June 25 The towns centennial celebration closed all businesses at noon and shifted to indoor events due to bad weather. Mills halted, whistles blew, bells rang, and out of town guests joined 800 students for a condensed program at the Coliseum with dances and entertainment replacing the planned Mount Tom flag ceremony and outdoor refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Robert Hallowell Gardiner
Mount Tom
Coliseum
Indictments Filed Against Miller and Postal Officials
Federal grand jury in Brooklyn charged George S. Miller with aiding former Congressman Driggs to violate statutes by paying money. Miller pleaded not guilty with bail set at 2500. In Baltimore two Upton and McGregor postal workers faced post office mail pouch fraud indictments and were held on 5000 bail.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Brooklyn
George S. Miller
Brandt Automatic Cashier Company
Miller
Driggs
Baltimore
U. S. District Court
C. Ellsworth Upton
Thomas W. McGregor
Post Office Department
Washington
Public Consistory May Be Pope Leo's Last
Rome June 25 The public consistory postponed from June 11 was held with pomp and reverence amid health rumors for Leo XII. Observers noted the Pontiff looked waxier and weaker yet blessed the crowd. Americans present included Mgr Farrelly and Bishop F X Rooker among others. The ceremony was shortened to ease his fatigue.
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Rome
Leo XII
Leo
Sala Regia
Sala Ducaleé
Mer. Kennedy
American College
Mgr. Farrelly
Robert Seton
Jersey City
Heliopolis
F. X. Rooker
Jarro
Philippine Islands
Rescued by Firemen in Lynn Fire
In Lynn on Groveland street a 3 and 4 year old boy and girl set a bed on fire while parents worked. Firefighters rescued the unconscious children as neighbors summoned aid. The blaze caused about 100 dollars in damage and the children were treated at a neighbor’s home and expected to recover.
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Lynn
Howard Hawkins
Groveland Street
Former Lawrence newspaper man held for grand jury
Andover June 25 William T Sellers aged 45 a former Lawrence newspaper man was bound over to the grand jury by Judge Poor after a preliminary hearing on a charge of assault with intent to murder Bail fixed at 2000 Sellers fired a shot from a revolver at Samuel Meyer who escaped injury by knocking Sellerss arm and diverting the course of the bullet The prisoner will be examined as to his sanity
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Andover
William T. Sellers
Lawrence
Poor
Sellers
Samuel Meyer
King Peter Takes Oath in Servia Throne Ceremony
In Belgrade on June 25 King Peter Kara Georgevitch swore to protect Servia's independence and constitutional unity. A joint Senate Skupshtina session, religious service, and metropolitan oath preceded a royal address and national hymn as crowds celebrated the new ruler's vow and apparent public support.
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Belgrade
Servia
Peter
Peter Karageorgevitch
Kingdom of
Senate
Skupshtina
Mills Resume Operations in Kensington and Southwark
Philadelphia workers return to work at several hosiery mills in Kensington and one in Southwark on the old hours and wages. Plants operate short handed as hosiery workers remain unorganized. Strike leaders say the move will not alter the broader strike situation.
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Philadelphia
Kensington District
Southwark Mills
Fifth Street Assault on Wife and Officer
George F Doherty beat his wife at their Fifth street home. Officer Libby intervened, Doherty struck the officer, the lawman defended, dented head wound required stitches from Dr Jones. Doherty was charged with drunkenness and assault on an officer.
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George F. Doherty
Fifth Street
Jones
Police disperse pickets at Harney Bros factory during strike
A police detail was sent to the Harney Bros factory in Lynn on June 25 to break up Boot and Shoe Workers pickets and prevent disorder as a dozen laborers from Havervill reported for work to end the strike. During the day another dozen workers joined, and with those already employed, filled the factory departments.
Fatal Chemical Fire Injures Four At Brooklyn Factory
In Williamsburg Brooklyn, Thomas B Hooley and Samuel Marsn died after a chemical accident in a leather factory. Two employees Philip Cunningham and Matthew Walsh suffered severe burns while rescuing them, and all four were hospitalized.
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New York
Thomas_ B. Hooley
Samuel Marsn
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Philip Cunningham
Matthew Walsh
Rainstorm Sends Topeka Residents To Higher Ground
A cloud burst thrashed Topeka on June 25 causing several South Topeka residents to flee to higher ground. A number of small houses were washed from their foundations by the deluge.
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Topeka
Kas
South Topeka
Beamer Strike Shuts Down Connecticut Mill
Windsor Locks June 25 thirty one beamers the entire beaming department of the J R Montgomery company cotton warp and novelty yarn mill have been discharged and the department closed The action follows intolerable conditions demanded by the Beamers union which would hinder competition The union men reportedly slowed machines to push work through dull times while talks of higher wages and shorter hours circulated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Locks
Conn
J. R. Montgomery Company
Montgomery
Beamers
Admitted His Guilt in A'Hearn Shooting
Francisco Raffo of Tucapoe Italy confessed at the Rochelle Park coroner's inquest that he killed Special Policeman A'Hearn last Saturday. He said the shooting was self defense after A'Hearn allegedly abused him and fired first, a claim challenged by the discovery of A'Hearn's fully loaded pistol in his pocket. Raffo is described as intelligent and educated.
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New York
Francisco Raffo
A’hearn
Rochelle Park
Hearn
Pistol Shooting Contest Between U S and French Teams
In New York on June 25 the United States Revolver Association and the United Shooting Societies of France plan a pistol contest on Tuesday next. Americans will use Walnut Hill range targets from the Massachusetts rifle association in Boston while the trenchmen shoot in Paris. Fifteen men per side, each with sixty shots.
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New York
United States Revolver Association
United Shooting Societies of
France
Walnut Hill
Massachusetts Rifle Association
Boston
Paris
City Hall Notes on Hooker Holiday Plans
Governor Bates suggested observing Hooker as a holiday and city officials adopted it though meetings were light. Mayor Howe traveled to Boston for support from General Joe Hooker, with no common council meeting called tonight. Fourth of July plans and a $2500 celebration budget appear unlikely. health reports show little illness this month.
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Bates
Hooker
City Hall
Howe
Boston
Joe
Horse trapped in Union National Bank catch basin
A horse hitched to a post in front of the Union National bank slipped yesterday and wedged a hind foot in a catch basin. After much effort George S. Motley and others freed the animal using a beard and rope. The owner is Mr Reinhardt.
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Union National Bank
George S. Motley
Parks Leads Walkout Campaign Against Building Trades
New York June 25 Forty walking delegates led by Sam Parks of the housesmiths and bridgemen's union began a retaliation campaign against the Building Trades Employers' Association. The aim is to close up work on every job contracted for by members of that organization.
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New York
Sam Parks
Housesmiths’ and Bridgemen’s Union
Building Trades Employers’ Association
Autopsy Finds Kennedy Died From Brain Injury
Lawrence June 25 autopsy on James Kennedy of Haver hill who died at Cottage hospital after being struck by a street car shows death caused by brain injury.
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Lawrence
James Kennedy
Haverhill
Cottage Hospital
Prof Elder Dead At Colby After 30 Years Service
Waterville Me June 25 Professor William Elder of Colby College chemistry department died of heart disease in the early forenoon. He served as a professor at Colby for 30 years and was about 60 years old. He is survived by a widow and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Wm. Elder
Department of Chemistry
Colby
Elder
Wedding Gift Idea Picture for June Honor
A wedding presents feature recommends a beautiful picture as a lasting home wall decor. It notes a picture remains in the home longer than other gifts and serves as a constant reminder of the giver. Maker's at the corner of John and Merrimack streets is suggested as the best place to buy.
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Maker's
John and
Merrimack Streets
Lipton Heads to Washington for Roosevelt Luncheon
Sir Thomas Lipton departed New York for Washington this morning and will dine with President Roosevelt at the White House tomorrow.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Washington
Roosevelt
Woman, 40, Dies After Jumping Before Train in White Plains
In White Plains New York on June 25 a well dressed woman about 40 killed herself by stepping in front of an approaching train. The engineer attempted to stop but failed. A small gold watch engraved with initials M A H and a six-diamond crescent was found on the body, the sole clue to identity.
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White Plains
N. Y
Italian indicted in murder case of Buffalo man found in barrel
New York on June 25 Tomaso Petto was indicted for murder in the first degree for the death of Benedetto Madonia whose body was found stuffed in a barrel on East 11th street April 4. Two other Italians were indicted on perjury charges related to their preliminary testimony.
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New York
Tomaso Petto
Benedetto Madonia
Buffalo
East 11Th Street
Strike at Bar Harbor paints workers walk off job
Bar Harbor, Mo resumed after a wage dispute as 200 painters struck Wednesday after failed talks with builders. Builders offered an 8 hour day if unions drop discrimination against non union workers and accept a sliding wage scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
Builders’ Association and Labor Union
Painters’ Union
Wyckoff and Erich Wedding In New York
Walter A. Wyckoff a Princeton economics professor and author of The Workers married Leah Erich, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Erich of Colorado Springs, with Rev Dr Robert Collier officiating. Princeton grants Wyckoff a year leave for European work and the couple will sail June 27.
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New York
Walter A. Wyckoff
Princeton
Leah Erich
Louis Erich
Colorado Springs
Robert Collier
Wyckoff
Europe
Death of Former Brunswick Railroader George Coates
Friends in Brunswick learn of the death by his own hand near Urbana a suburb of the city. George Coates, once a prominent railroad man, died from dynamite use and his body was found mangled in a secluded woodland area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
George Coates
Urbana
Four more seats on a Billerica car after passenger exit
A quip notes there is space for four additional riders on a Billerica streetcar once a passenger alights, reflecting crowded city transit humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billerica
Servia Accepts Resignations and Names New Cabinet
Belgrade reports King Peter accepted the resignations of the provisional government after they were presented this afternoon. Premier Avaku is to form a cabinet, with the retained ministers keeping their posts. The king also announced his ascension to the Servian throne in brief proclamations to President Loubet and European sovereigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Peter
Avaku Movies
Loubet
Servia
Praise for US ships from Emperor William at Kiel
President Roosevelt received a cable from Emperor William thanking the United States for sending a squadron to Kiel for the week. The message praised Admiral Cotton and his captains, the flagship Kearsarge, and the crew, and expressed hopes for a pleasant stay and a cordial reception by both nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Emperor William
Kiel
United States of America
Cotton
Kearsarge
Lipton in Clover Hailed by Washington Society
Sir Thomas Lipton arrived in Washington with designer William Fife and will join President Roosevelt for a White House luncheon. He was greeted by Major General Corbin and hosted at a dinner and reception, with a guest list including the French ambassador Madame Jusserand and many prominent officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas Lipton
William Fife
Thomas
Fife
Roosevelt
White House
Corbin
Jusserand
Moody
Miss Wilson
Sanger
Pierce
Randolph
Col
Edgerly
Clarence Edwards
John Rodgers
Patten
Rutherford Corbin
Washington Society
Feud Ends in Fatal Clash at Quaker Gap Mountain
A fight atop Quaker Gap mountain in Stokes County left Capt. King dead and one or two others seriously wounded. John Rhoades was arrested and jailed after the confrontation, which stemmed from an old neighbor feud and involved several participants on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Winston-Salem
Quaker Gap Mountain
Stokes County
King
John Rhoades
Rhoades
Woman Held for Infantide Murder in Lewiston Court
Armenian woman Mary Massad arrested for murdering her nine day old infant pleads not guilty and is held without bail in Lewiston municipal court. She is committed to jail awaiting trial. Also noted is a concert by an American band in Lowell at Canobie Lake Park on Sunday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Mary Massad
Lowell
Canobie Lake Park
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Stock Market
New York Market
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Marine News
Middlesex County
Maine
Vatican
Pontiff
Firewien
Wm. T. Sellers
King Peter
Harney Bros
Sperry & Hutchinson Co
Pelletier & Ledoux
Maple Leaf
Merrimack St
Mass
Pelletier & Lecoux
Marriziache St
Montgomery Co
City Hall Notes
The
Health Department
Parks
Courier
Lipton
Courer- Citizen Office
Visional Ministry
Throw
Clover
Capt. King
Isc
Rhodes’ Hair Store
Tel
Equitable Life
Nicholas G. Norcross
Central St
Mwewesie
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