Stock Market Gains Gradually Across Markets
The market rose gradually with gains in Boston and London confirms bullish sentiment. Tama rack declares a $2 per share dividend while Osceola recovers 1 percentage point from yesterday’s 2 percent loss. United States Mining rights trade at 60 cents as arbitrage activity shifts to Sugar and Amalgamated. Northwestern hits 208 with Louisville & Nashville, Baltimore & Ohio, and Reading posting strength. Copper Range and Greene Consolidated lead in Boston with limited list changes.
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Copper Range
Greene Consolidated
Opening stock market gains edge higher in Chicago terminals
New York stocks rise through the morning with the Chicago terminal list leading advances. The common up 2 percent and preferred 8 points as several rail and utility issues push higher. By noon, Northwestern and Reading show gains while St. Paul and Union Pacific pause before a broad rally resumes in the afternoon.
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Chicago
Louisville & Nashville
Atlantic Coast Line
Northwestern
Sugar
Reading
Union Pacific
St. Paul
Canadian Pacific
Tennessee Coal
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Chesapeake & Ohio
Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania Group
W U. S. Steel
Cotton futures rise as market reacts to English cables
New York cotton opened strong with July to March futures all higher by 9.15 to 9.55 cents. Spot market closed 40 points above yesterday at 9.90 middling uplands and 10.15 middling gulf. By midday prices were about 30 points higher than yesterday, fueling renewed activity and excitement. No sales were reported.
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Gulf
Carnegie Steel to build world’s largest steel rail mill
The Carnegie Steel Company plans a giant rail mill. Lawrence Manufacturing reports April 29 current assets 1 543 220 and current liabilities 402 092. Market trends show an upward bias with steel issues favored. Copper G M B closed spot 6 2 6 futures 66 0 0, market quiet.
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Carnegie Steel Co
U. S. Steel
Lawrence Manufacturing Co
Amalgamated Copper cuts shafts as Anaconda progresses
The Amalgamated Copper Company is sinking all shafts except Mountain View. Anaconda's shaft has reached 2400 feet with sinking ongoing. A new shaft is being cut on the Leonard, 300 feet completed in one stretch.
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Amalgamated Copper Company
Mountain View
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Leonard
Panama Canal Matters Discussion Delayed By Commencement Day
Cambridge June 28 The president and Secretary Taft did not meet today due to graduation events. Taft arrived with documents the president skimmed quickly. Chief Engineer Wallace is no longer a member of the Panama canal commission, but further details are not yet available.
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Postal Fraud Cases Are Nolle Prossed
Washington June 28 District Attorney Beach moved to end a conspiracy case involving James T Metcalf Harry C Hallerbeck and Norman R Metcalf accused of defrauding the government in a money order blanks contract The prosecutor said a careful review of the evidence led to no trial and requested dismissal of the indictments in criminal court
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Beach
James T. Metcalf
Harry C. Hallerbeck
Norman R. Metcalf
Gingham bargains at five cents a yard
Five cent gingham sale offering 5000 yards of madras gingham at 5c per yard. Normally 12 1 2 c, these short lengths of 1 to 2 1 2 yards are pitched for waists and children's dresses. Basement department of G Poligrd & Co.
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G. Poligrd & CO
Roosevelt Cheered by Harvard Men at Union Visit
President Roosevelt visits Harvard on a two day stay with honorary degree for Taft’s mother present. He greets students at Harvard Union, praises the union, and urges alumni to uphold high standards, ending with a luncheon and march to Memorial Hall for the alumni dinner and principal address.
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Colt Reports Guilty Finding in Preferred Mercantile Case
Boston June 28 special master James D. Colt reports in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court that the defendants in Commonwealth of Massachusetts vs Guy Co and Geo E Stillings acted with deliberate intent to disobey court decrees. He cites violations of an injunction against Stillings brothers from Nov 26 1904 restricting transfers of Preferred Mercantile Company funds. The case, noting alleged sale of diamonds on a lottery plan, advances to a July 11 hearing.
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James D. Colt
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Geo. E. Stillings
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Colt
Society Wedding in Bristol To Unite Lewis and Wardwell
Society guests from this state and across the country attended the St. Michael's Episcopal church ceremony uniting John Taylor Lewis of Parkerville Virginia and Elizabeth Uzelle Wardwell daughter of Lieut Gov Wardwell of Bristol. Rev G L Locke officiated and a Wardwell home reception followed with Geo Townes Lewis as best man and Miss Marguerite Wardwell as maid of honor. The groom served as vice consul general at Rio Janeiro during the Cleveland era and was U S commissioner to Brazil and Portugal for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
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Equitable Directors in Session In New York
New York June 28 regular monthly meeting of the Equitable Society directors chaired by Merton. About half of the remaining two directors were present along with several who held executive offices under the previous administration. The meeting adjourned awaiting communications from the three voting trustees who will submit a list of director candidates, including policyholders noted by general agents.
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Equitable Society
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Equitable
Rumors of Kuropatkin Death Sweep Through St Petersburg
Russian turmoil deepens as rumors claim General Kuropatkin killed and 70,000 troops cut off, while Japanese advances press Russian lines. Mobilizations ordered near St Petersburg and Veimar. Odessa echoes with street clashes and bloodshed as strikes rise, police and troops clash amid uncertain casualty tolls. Lodz reports mounting dead from demonstrations, with figures ranging up to 500.
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Germany’s Amicable Morocco Note At Paris Conference
Paris reports Germany’s reply to the French note on Morocco was presented at the foreign office with Premier Rouvier present. The note seeks an amicable adjustment via a conference of powers without preconditions, while Germany’s general view remains cautious. Prime Minister Rouvier will wait for the council of ministers’ review next Friday before deciding on accepting a conference or proposing counter proposals.
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Howard's All Kinds of Bugs Insect Preparation Ad
Old time advertisement promises a summer bug killer called Howard's All Kinds of Bugs. It claims to kill ants bed bugs and other household vermin with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Made by Howard the druggist at 197 Central Street.
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Diplomats discuss Persia as possible compromise rail hub
German and French interests shape Persia rumors as diplomats at the British embassy reception weigh a compromise. Germany seeks the Bagdad railroad corridor to access the Persian Gulf, challenging Britain's Suez route, while France presses its interests. The Shah’s presence at Contrexeville prompts influential efforts to sway him toward friendly rail projects.
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Cossacks surprise Socialist meeting in forest near Lodz
In Warsaw on June 27 a secret Socialist gathering in the forest of Zquiers near Lodz was surprised by Cossacks. Eighteen Socialists were wounded and 180 arrested as the force fired into the meeting. Wounded were sent to Lodz hospitals and prisoners to Lenszyca. Authorities seek Socialist leaders amid ongoing clashes. many bystanders killed or wounded. all restaurants and liquor stores ordered closed.
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Columbia Burned Off Newport Harbor in Gasoline Boat Fire
The Gloucester gasoline seiner Columbia, manned by Capt. Henry Pembroke and James Elor, burned to the water’s edge about 10 miles off the Newport harbor entrance. The engine broke down, a lamp spilled gasoline, two tanks ignited, the boat sank, and the crew escaped in a dory to the city wharves. Personal effects were lost. the vessel valued at 1750 dollars and insured for 1400.
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R. IL
Columbia
Henry B. Pembroke
James Eler
Pembroke
Elor
Gloucester
Woman found dead after alleged struggle in Thomaston
Annie Bishop 45 from Rockland was found dead at James Maloney’s Thomaston home with a head wound and finger cuts. Blood on walls and signs of a fight. Son John Malone 40 is under arrest. James Maloney held as witness. Husband James Bishop reportedly at work in Stockton Springs. relatives give conflicting stories.
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Boy saves train in Pennsylvania yard incident
Altoona June 27 a north bound passenger train on the Tyrone division between Sandridge and Osceola escaped serious wreck and possible loss of life thanks to eight year old Wallace Moore who noticed an opened switch and, standing on the track, waved his hat as the train neared stopping it before impact.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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Burglars Ransack Providence House At Kingsley Avenue
Providence Rhode Island June 28 burglars entered Antone Mencile s home at 117 Kingsley avenue and ransacked the house taking about 500 in booty a strong box containing 400 was rifled 50 from a desk and a 59 watch stolen entrance gained by forcing a window burnt matches marked their trail through nearly every room including bedrooms
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Murderers Sentenced for Brockton Officer Slaying
In Plymouth Judge Cahill sentenced Antonio Carpinito and James Delgrosso to life in Charlestown state prison for the murder of Brockton police officer Thomas B. Mailey. The February 8 shooting followed a failed attempt to arrest them for stealing street railway company property. they were found guilty on June 9 at a special superior court session.
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Carnegie Pledge Boosts Wellester Library Fund
At Wellester commencement, President Hecard announced $26,009 was subscribed toward an endowment goal of $125,969 for a new library. Andrew Carnegie agreed to donate $125,000 once the college raises a matching sum, shaping a major library project.
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Andrew Carnegie
New Hampshire Pharmaceutical Association Meets in Manchester
The New Hampshire Pharmaceutical Association held its annual meeting in Manchester with delegates from across the state. Officers elected include President W G Gilmer, second vice president Ira W Mann, secretary John Mersall, and treasurer Howard G Bell, with plans to hold next year’s convention in Boston.
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New Hampshire Pharmaceutical Association
Eect
W. G. Cilmer
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Ira W. Mann
Woodsville
John Mersall
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Bear Feasts and Village Pride in Hunter’s Snowbound Winter
Jessie Ackerman in the Pilgrim describes primitive hunting culture where a bear hunt yields a cub for care, a bear-house near the hunter’s home, and a village feast after the fattened kill. Women adorn the men in elaborate garments dyed with roots and indigo, while preparations and pride mark the yearly outing.
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Jessie Ackerman
Insurgent Chief Morenga Defeated Near Karib River
Official dispatches from German South West Africa report heavy fighting along the Karib River. Morenga is defeated after a 16 hour engagement on June 17 with German forces suffering 15 killed, 25 wounded and three missing. Major Von Kampiz among the wounded.
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Africa
Karib
Morenga
von Kampiz
Gift to Harvard presents Lowell statue at commencement
Cambridge notes Harvard receives a statue of James Russell Lowell for the 1883 class commencement. The sculpture, by Daniel C. French, honors the poet and professor. A postponed band concert and fireworks were planned at Lakeview Thursday evening.
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Harvard
James Russell Lowell
Daniel C. French
Firee Works
Lakeview
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