New York Stock Market Opens Firm on June 30
The New York market opened firm with Amalgamated 56 percent and United States Steel 314 percent. Early gains were modest, led by sugar and Metropolitan securities, while Erie saw running sales of 4000 shares at a sharp advance. By 11 a.m. many issues rose 1 to 4 percent as offerings were absorbed.
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New York
Amalgmated
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Erie
Louisville
Manhattan
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Sugar
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Detroit Southern
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Sault Ste. Marie
Detroit United Railway
Long Island
Pittsburg
D. C
St. Louis
Hocking Valley
Northwestern
Cleveland D. C
Denver
Rio Grande
Kansas
Texas
Cotton futures tumble as prices slump in New York
Futures opened weak with July at 12.40 and December 9.76. A sharp break hit July 58 points and August 34 points, followed by a partial rally but overall nervous market. English spinners fear Lancashire mills may struggle. Massachusetts mills less pressured due to earlier contracts. American Woolen stocks firmed and brokers noted new buy orders. company plans to reduce floating debt by about 2 million dollars.
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New York
Massachusetts
Boston Advertiser
Fire damages house under construction on Jason street
Arlington reports a Monday evening blaze in the William E. Wood residence project on Jason street causing about 1200 dollars in loss. Investigators cite oily rags left by painters under the staircase as the likely origin of the fire.
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William E. Wood
Jason Street
Evangelistic Services Begin at Wood's Corner Chapel
Tyngsboro note: for two years Sabbath services have been at Wood's Corner Chapel near the Tyngsboro line. Starting Thursday at 7 30 pm a new outreach begins with evangelistic services led by Rev. Orville Coats of Fifth Street Baptist Lowell and other clergy assisting on subsequent Thursdays.
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Wood's Corner
North Chelmsford
Tyngsboro
Orville Coats
Fifth Street Baptist Church
Lowell
Oak View Campers Plan Club House at North Billerica
North Billerica reports the Oak View Campers a Father Mathews T A society group is leasing land along the upper Concord river opposite Parker's grove to build a clubhouse. H C Brown Boston and Maine station agent returned to work after a two week New Hampshire vacation. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Radcliffe. Philodean club considers billiard and pool in their rooms. Asa Pollard lodge I O O F M A officers elected installation set for Thursday evening. James Shallop recovering from illness and returned toTalbot mills. Chas Irish ill but convalescing.
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Oak View
Father Mathews T. A. Society
Concord River
Parker's Grove
H. C. Brown
Boston & Maine Railroad
New Hampshire
John Radcliffe
Philodean Club
Asa Pollard Lodge
M. A
James Shallop
Talbot Mills
Chas. H. Irish
Crosbys Honor Anna E Hayden Crosby dies
At North Cohasset on June 29 Anna E Crosby wife of Hon Stephen M Crosby and daughter of the late Lieut. Gov Joel Hayden of Haydenville. Funeral July 2 at 12 noon from her summer residence Jerusalem Road with boat and electric carriages to Nan tasket pier. Committal at Lowell cemetery 6:15 p.m. Advertisement for Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry.
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Crosby
North Cohasset
Anna E
Stephen M. Crosby
Joel Hayden
Haydenville
Jerusalem Road
Nantasket Pier
Boston
Green Hill
Notice of administrator appointment for John A G Richardson
Herbert G. Richardson is appointed administrator of the estate of John A G Richardson of Minneapolis Minnesota. He has given bond and named Frederic A. Fisher of Lowell as agent. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay the estate. address Minneapolis June 30 1908.
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John A. G. Richardson
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Frederic A. Fisher
Lowell
Herbert G. Richardson
Transfer Your Brokerage Account At No Cost Or Trouble
It is stated that a reader with another broker may transfer their account to us without expense or trouble. If approved, contact us personally or by mail for immediate attention to arrange the transfer.
Miners Stranded on Yukon River Banks Reported
Seattle dispatch from Dawson notes hundreds of miners stranded at the Tanana mouth with funds scarce while traveling down the Yukon. Four thousand people remain in camp. a steamer from Andreasski carries news of a lost ship Anna Wanda and post damage. Doctor Medill named mayor of Fairbanks. Corinne Gray's death by self inflicted gunshot at Rampart. a rampart to Mount McKinley expedition party prepares to return in August.
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Seattle
Wash
Post-Intelligencer
Dawson
Yukon Basin
Eagle
St. Michael
Tanana
Koyak
Rampart
Kuskokwin
Rock Island
Andreasski
Tanana River
Yukon
Anna Wanda
Lynn
Hog Creek
Koyukuk
Durfee
Corinne Gray
D. C. Medill
Fairbanks
Alexander Coutts
B. Daenickle
Tacoma
James Wickersham
Party of Five
Cook
Mount McKinley
Marine Arrivals List From Bremen and Antwerp
New York reports arrivals from Bremen and Antwerp on June 30. Grosser Kurfurst and Kron Prinz Wilhelm came from Bremen, and Finland arrived from New York. Southampton’s Menominee also reached port from New York on the same date.
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New York
Grosser Kurfurst
Bremen
Kron Prinz Wilhelm
Antwerp
Finland
Southampton
Menominee
Shippers Free Now to Use Any South American Line
A June 30 report notes a combination of River Platte port lines will end the 10 percent primage rebate after August 1. The move allows rival lines to offer lower rates and shippers to choose freely. A similar South African pact is also near dissolving. The affected ships are under foreign flags. The Elkins bill enables US courts to reach foreign owners, with one line sued for nearly $50,000.
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New York
River Platte
South America
United States
US European squadron leaves Kiel after royal salute
The United States European squadron ends its Kiel visit as the Hohenzollern sails to Eckernfoerde to host the Emperor and Empress tonight after the cruiser yacht race. The Emperor and Empress travel on Meteor and Iduna respectively, with receptions aboard German warships this afternoon attended by American officers.
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Kiel
Hohenzollern
Eckernfoerde
Shortage at Harmonie club Cashier disappears
Reports cite a large defalcation at Harmonie club New Yorks exclusive Hebrew social group with the cashier missing. Initial losses were high then narrowed to about 15000 as bank books were reconciled, raising concern members may face double dues and bills for a year.
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New York
Harmonie Club
Remarkable Santa Barbara oil well hits 40 bbls a minute
Spouting oil well in northern Santa Barbara county begins to flow at about 40 barrels per minute with an initial shot 50 feet above the derrick. The well reaches roughly 2000 feet in depth and is described as one of the Pacific coast's most remarkable discoveries.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Pacific Coast
Thousands of Christian Scientists converge on Concord
On June 29 the crowd at Pleasant View swelled to 12 000 to 15 000 as Mary Baker Eddy welcomed pilgrims to Concord New Hampshire many traveled from Boston and Lowell to visit the founder's home Pleasant View. Eddy urged trust in truth and shared a scripture passage with the gathering.
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Concord
N. H
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science
Boston
Mrs. Eddy
Zion
Lowell
Granite State
Miller
United States Guests Attend Kiel Smoker On Kearsarge
At Kiel on June 29 the U S squadron hosted about 1000 guests aboard the flagship Kearsarge including German naval officers and visiting Americans. A smoker event is planned. Ambassador Meyer and Emperor William launched on the Hohenzollern. The cruiser Chicago’s cutter, entered by Midshipman Stephen C. Rowan, won Princess Henry’s prize for warship cutters in a competition.
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Freya
Hohenzollern
Frauenljch
Aradne
Blitz
Hagen
U. S
San Francisco
George Welch Jr
U.S
Kearsarge
Henry C. Mustin
German __ entries. Lieut
Mustin
Hodrit
Lieut
Patri¢ck W. Hourigan
Chicago
Herr Guilleame
Clara
Cicely
Kiel
United States
Meyer
Italy
Emperor William
Stephen C. Rowan
Princess Henry
Regrets His Haste In Postal Department Talks
Washington moves to Catskills as Postmaster General Payne, under doctor’s orders, plans a brief leave with Mrs. Payne. Third Assistant Madden returns from Detroit and discusses his critical letter urging a contract investigation. Madden regrets hasty publication and clarifies his stance on department officials.
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Washington
Payne
Catskills
Roswell Miller
New York
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Madden
Detroit
Bristow
Franklin
Moody Defends Emperor William's Naval Inspection
Secretary Moody issued a telegram denying any criticism of Emperor William's inspection of the Kearsarge. He cited Admiral Taylor stating the inspection merits courteous attention and is a long standing custom for foreign officials to inspect battleships, regarded as an honor.
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Moody
William
Navy Department
Taylor
Bureau of Navigation
William H. Moody
Strike Persists at Dobson Mills With Partial Returns
In Philadelphia on June 29 the Dobson carpet and blanket mills did not end the strike work pause as hoped. About 1000 day workers voted to return at the old sixty hour week, but fewer than 209 appeared at the mills. At the Southwark plant 120 weavers returned, with the facility employing roughly 650 workers.
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Philadelphia
John & James Dobson
Southwark Mills
Death of James Owen Ready from convulsions
Eight year old James Owen Ready, son of John Ready of 3 Corbett Place, died at St John’s Hospital after a brief illness caused by convulsions. Medical Examiner Irish ruled the death due to convulsions, with hydrophobia ruled out despite initial suspicions.
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James Owen Ready
John Ready
St. John’s Hospital
Corbett Place
St. John's Hospital
Boy Shot Hand While Handling Revolver Near Home
Ten year old Ralph Paine of 19 Smith Street injured his left hand while trying to discharge a revolver loaded with blanks near his home yesterday at about 11 o clock. He was taken to Emergency hospital and his wound dressed.
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Ralph Paine
Smith Street
Lowell merchants to close stores July 4th for holiday
The Merchants' Association of Lowell lists numerous firms that will shut their doors all day July 4th and reopen Friday evening, marking a voluntary holiday closure across the city. The notice names Bon Marche Dry Goods, Putnam & Son Co., Thompson Hardware, Lowell One Price Clothing, Boston Cloak & Suit Store, Clark and many other retailers and artisans.
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Merchants’ Association of
Lowell
Bon Marche Dry Goods Company
J. L. Chalifoux
O'Sullivan Bros. Co
Putnam & Son Co
H. J. Cooper
George E. Mongeau
A. E. O'Heir
Samuel Kershaw
Harry Raynes
C. W. Qua
H. Pearson & Co
F. M. Perkins
G. C. Prince & Co
Geo. H. Gage
Thompson Hardware Co
S. H Thompson
A. G. Pollard & Co
Parthenais Bros
Cook, Taylor & Co
Lowell One Price Clothing Co
Bell Clothing Co
H. L. Bailey & Co
O'Donnell & Gilbride Co
J. C. Manseau
Daigle Bros
Joe Frechette
Adela
Royal Cloak Store
A. M. Huntoon
Crawford Shoe
Burbank & Co
Robertson & Co
Roy & O'Heir
Sunlight Shoe Store
Lowell Wall Paper Co
Frost & Lyle
Thomas Wardell
Standard Clothing Co
C. B. Coburn & Co
James C. Corneck
Louis Alexander
A. A. Magoon
Arthur H. Rhodes
Dickson’s Tea Store
F. J. Davis
A. de Lisle & Co
J. A. Filion
Grant Jewelry Co
Ring Musico
John Drain
M. Marks Co
Nashua Hosts July Meet and Local Celebrations
At Nashua continued visiting societies attended the opening of the July meet of the New England half mile circuit at the fair grounds. A morning game Nashua defeated Lawrence 9 to 2. About 150 Hibernians traveled by three special electrics with a drum corps for celebrations, while Nashua and Lawndale bands performed in city sections.
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New England
Fair Grounds
Lawndale
Manchester
Nashua
Lawrence
Hibernians
Man survives fall after drunken carousal at Moody and Tilden
Michael Scanlon escaped death by leaping from a third floor tenement at Moody and Tilden after an afternoon drinking session with his wife and others. He struck a midway landing and was saved from fatal injury, later admitted to St John’s hospital showing no serious or internal injuries. An attending officer intervened as the crowd grew boisterous.
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Moody and
Tilden Street
Michael Scanlon
Scanlon
Hugh Maguire
St. John’s Hospital
Feared to Face Charge of Bigamy
Chicago on June 29 Lieut William McCue of the U S A has disappeared with a bigamy charge looming. A San Francisco bride Miss Viola Simon mourns his absence fearing he may have taken his own life. A second wife Mrs Ida W McCue of Cincinnati says she received cards announcing a June 12 marriage to Miss Simon and suspects illness driven insanity.
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Chicago
William McCue
Viola Simon
San Francisco
McCue
Fort Thomas
Sigmond L. Simon
Cincinnati
Ida W. McCue
W. K. McCue
First Infantry
Simon
The Thomas Dismantled in Portland Wreck
The five masted schooner Washington B. Thomas wrecked on Stratton Island near Old Orchard was fully dismantled. Rigging sails engines and much iron work were removed and brought to Portland by lighters. The hull remains breaking up as it splits in two after the rock strike.
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Portland
Washington B. Thomas
Stratton Island
Old Orchard
Caring Immigrants Plan International Emigra Society
Chicago on June 30 Dr A R Levy led a meeting to form an international emigration society. Resolutions backed a federation to improve conditions by relocating people from cities. The aim is to fund immigrant settlement on farms by wealthy donors in response to Kishinev massacres.
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Chicago
A. R. Levy
Levy
Strikes End at International Paper Mills in Upstate NY
Saratoga N Y June 29 Tip striking employees of the International Paper company resumed work today at the mills in Fort Edward South Glens Falls and Sandy Hill Concessions on both sides ended the troubles keeping workers idle.
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Saratoga
N. Y
International Paper Company
Fort Edward
South Glens Falls
Sandy Hill
Plymouth Rock Exhibit Sparks Bold Debate in Massa
A lively debate erupts as critics question plans to dig up Plymouth Rock and display the historic relic statewide. Proponents argue the exhibition would showcase regional heritage while opponents fear unnecessary spectacle and public disruption.
Wages Extended to End of Year to Ease Clothing Dispute
New York June 30. A conference of clothing trades unions and the Clothing Manufacturers association with about 40 000 members reached an agreement to extend the wages of the previous contract for one year. The move averts potential friction over the wage question.
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New York
Clothing Trades
Clothing Manufacturers Association
Endowed Journal of Infectious Diseases to Open in Fall
The Journal of Infectious Diseases will be issued in the fall edited by Prof Hektoen and Prof Jordan of the University of Chicago. Expenses totaling about 5000 dollars yearly are met by Mr and Mrs Harold McCormick, creating a virtual 125000 dollar endowment. The McCormicks founded the Rush Medical College institute for the study of infectious diseases after the death of their son Jack R. McCormick.
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Chicago
Journal of Infectious Diseases
Hektoen
Jordan
University of Chicago
Harold McCormick
Jack R. McCormick
Reidy Granted Ten Day Release By St. Louis Club
Billy Reidy a pitcher for the St. Louis American League club requested release to rest due to ill health. He has been under medical care and now departs after being with the Milwaukee contingent prior to joining St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Billy Reidy
Reidy
Milwaukee
Ready to Fight Eddie Hanlon and Benny Yanger Tonight
San Francisco report from Mechanics Pavilion notes Eddie Hanlon and Benny Yanger prepared for a twenty round bout. Both undefeated, in peak condition. Betting 10 to 9 favoring Hanlon, with fans expecting a close contest tonight.
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San Francisco
Eddie Hanlon
Benny Yanger
Mechanics Pavilion
Hanlon
July 4 Appropriation Prompts Beer Orders
July 4 notices urge readers to place orders with Holthan Brothers of Lawrence for cooking lager or ale as warm weather approaches. The brief promotes summer provisioning and ties it to Independence Day preparations.
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Holthan Brothers
Lawrence
Briggs Holds Against Corbett In Close Featherweight Bout
Boston fighter Jimmy Briggs goes ten rounds with world featherweight champion Young Corbett, staying even on points and proving his claim to a top spot. Corbett outweighs Briggs and presses throughout, but Briggs blocks well, ducks effectively, and lands sharp body blows. In the final round Corbett bleeds from the nose as Briggs maintains his poise and pace.
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Boston
Young Corbett
Jimmy Briggs
Terry McGovern
Corbett
Briggs
Earmarks Of Criminals A Detective’s Rule Of Thumb
A New York detective with 15 years in the bureau explains how pickpockets and thieves reveal themselves through habits and features. Eyes, cheekbones, ears, eyebrows remain telltale identifiers even when disguises change, with disguises never fully concealing identity in many cases.
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New York
Police
Sing Sing
New York City
New York Times
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Marine News
Mother Eddy
Dobson
Gorham Street
Thomas
Plymouth Rock
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