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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1902

Page

7

Two Copper Stocks Rise in Boston Market Quiet

Boston March 1 The market shows continued mining stock malaise with Elm River and Trinity driving activity. Trinity jumps from 13 to 15 and Elm River from 3 75 to 5 4. Dominion Coal climbs 1 to 89 Western Telephone preferred down 3 to 90 but recovers. Amalgamated Copper 70 New York open steady with mixed slight gains and losses across blue chips.

New York Boston Amalgamated Baltic Trimountain Trinty Elm River Dominion Coal Western Telephone Massachusetts Electric Amalgamated Copper Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Brooklyn Transit Chesapeake & Ohio Erie Metropolitan Missouri Pacific Norfolk & Western Ontario & Western Pennsylvania Reading Sugar Southern Southern Pacific Union Pacific United States Steel Kansas City Southern Minneapolis, St. Paul Sault Ste. Marie Wheeling & Lake Erie New Jersey Central Evansville Terre Haute Minneapolis St. Paul Fort Worth Denver City Westinghouse Electric R&a B.&m Rr Amalgamated Mont Coal & Aa Mass Trinity Wyandotte Winona Wolverine Ae Ig Elec N.E. Gas &Coke N. &. Gas & Coke A A. Tel. & Tel. Co Amer Sm

Futures open steady with mixed March to November quotes

New York March 1 futures opened steady with a range of contracts. March 8.74 April 8.72 May 8.57 June 8.55 July 8.57 August 8.40 September offered 8.20 October 8.01 November offered 0.00.

New York

Wolver ine Mining declares semi annual dividend of two per share

Directors announce a 2 dollar per share semi annual dividend payable April 1 to stock of record March 15. The report also notes banking movements including reserve decrease and loans increase, with other financial data. It discusses U S Steel stock distribution, and New England construction spending and contracts, plus notable deaths and market activity.

Wolverine Mining Company U. S. Steel Common U. S. Steel U. S

Market bears gain as bank fears hit stocks

The text notes waning public buying and rising bears as a weak bank statement and a Northern Securities sult announcement weigh on sentiment. Prices hit lows after the decline, with London near parity to yesterday, while winter wheat conditions and rumors keep bears alert and supply tight.

Bears Shorts London

Kingstonian Arrives in Boston From London

Boston dispatch records the steamer Kingstonian arriving in Boston on March 1 from London. The brief note notes arrival without detailing cargo or passengers. The report highlights the vessel’s origin and port of arrival.

Boston Kingstonian London

Panama Canal company delays bargain after Colombia voice

In Paris an extraordinary Panama Canal company meeting postponed any commitment after a message from the Colombian consul general stated that the concession could not be transferred without Colombia's assent. The board's stance was approved and efforts to keep concessions with France urged.

Paris Panama Canal Company Colombia France

Mill Men Wait For Wage Question To Resolve

Fall River reports a wage dispute stalemate as textile council and Weavers' association seek a 10 percent increase while manufacturers resist beyond 6 percent. No meeting set yet. many firms fear higher raises amid weak conditions, aiming to quiet agitation with the smaller concession.

Fall River Textile Council Weavers’ Association Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Taylor Hathaway

Iowa House defeats woman suffrage amendment in committee

Des Moines reports the house amendments and suffrage committee voted 8 to 3 to indefinitely postpone the woman suffrage amendment. Supporters were surprised by the defeat, while the senate approved a constitutional amendment for biennial elections with five votes against.

Des Moines House Committee On Friends of the Amendment House Senate

Floods Paralyze Mountain Rail Traffic In North Carolina

Heavy rains flood Asheville area as the French Broad River reaches historic highs. Rail and streetcar service halted. manufacturing along the riverbanks forced to close. Homes in lowlands evacuated by boat. Marshall, North Carolina sees water topple a 13 foot wall. Wrecks reported along freight lines. Water reaches 10 feet deep on the Murphy division of the Southern railway.

Asheville N. C French Broad Marshall Murphy Southern Railway

Miss Stone Reaches Constantinople After Captivity

Miss Ellen M. Stone, American missionary once held by brigands, reaches Constantinople from Salonica and proceeds to the United States legation in a March 1 report.

Constantinople Ellen M. Stone Salonica United States Legation

Meldrum Obituary in Chelmsford at 71

Robert Meldrum aged 71 dies in Chelmsford Feb 28 with funeral in Edson cemetery chapel Monday at 2 30 pm. Friends invited. Percy Maxfield dies in Troy N Y Feb 27 with funeral tomorrow Sunday at 2 30 pm from his mother's home at 52 Warwick street. Friends invited.

Meldrum Chelmsford Robert Meldrum Edson Maxfield Troy N. Y Percy Maxfield Sarah Elizabeth Maxfield Warwick _ street

Episcopal service notice with Rev Ward and Anke

House of Prayer announces services led by Rev Warner E L Ward at 7 20 Holy Communion 10 30 full service and sermon 7 30 p m evening prayer Rev John Anke from Mount Kisco New York will officiate Sunday school at 12 15

House of Prayer Warner E. L. Ward John Anketell Mt. Kisco N. Y

Morning and Evening Services at Grand Street Adventist Church

The Grand Street Adventist Church invites attendees to morning and evening services. Morning question asserts anticipation of the second advent, and evening session emphasizes being washed, sanctified and justified at 6 30.

Grand Street Adventist Church

Body Found After Drowning Near Block Island

The body of George Gaffitt was recovered today after a dory from the schooner Mattie and Lena capsized ten miles south of Block Island. Gaffitt and Thomas Smith were missing after the accident reported yesterday.

Block Island R. L George Gaffitt Gaffitt Thomas Smith Mattie Lena

Zinc and Grinding Make Devoe Paint Wear Long

Zinc and grinding grind Devoe lead and zinc paint with oil to extend wear. The text notes how the mixture lasts longer than plain lead paint and describes handling and care for the product.

Devoe

British Victory on Majuba Anniversary in Harrismith

London reports cite a two day combined operation against Boers along the Harrismith and Van Reenen line. British columns held the Wilge, killed Mance Botha, captured 600 Boers, 2000 horses, 28,000 cattle, 200 wagons, 60,000 sheep, 600 rifles and 50,000 rounds. Gen De Wet's son among captured. conservative tone notes anniversary significance. Buildings and fate framed as government report read to the House of Commons.

London Lord Roberts Cronje Paardeberg Majuba Hill Lord Kitchener Harrismith and van Reenen House of Commons Brodrick Harrismith Orange River Colony Harrismith and van Reenen Frankfort Botha Pass Wilge Natal Rimington Byng Mance Botha Eiter de Wet Meyer Truther Majuba

Southern Storm Hits Georgia and Alabama Flood Waters Rise

A southeastern storm moved north and out to sea, Georgia and Alabama report flooding in the Chattahoochee Ocmulgee and Savannah rivers. Four lives lost in Zeeteela wrecks as washouts close plants in Columbus and other cities. Water mains fail in Columbus and rail lines are washed out.

Atlanta Gulf States Charleston Chattahoochie Alabama Ocmulgee Savannah Georgia Zeeteela Columbus Kansas City Girard

Guide to Investors and Daily Market Letter Offer

A 400 page clothbound illustrated guide promises exhaustive statistics and reliable prices for 10 to 30 years, plus security reports and railway maps. The publisher offers free copies by mail and invites orders for cash or margin purchases, with a daily market letter mailed each afternoon.

Wealthy Boston broker E C Bigelow suicides in Waverly

E C Bigelow a West Newton resident and former Boston cotton broker killed himself by jumping in front of an express train at the Euston and Maine railroad station in Waverly. He had lately been a patient at the McLean asylum and claimed to be a broker in Boston. He was born in Ashland in 1832 and served as a lieutenant in the Civil War before building a large iron business and supplying cotton to Manchester mills. He leaves a widow in Newton.

Bigelow Boston Newton Eustace C. Bigelow Waverly Ashland John Bigelow Boston Public Library Griggs Walker Manchester N. H

Prince Henry Visits Naval Academy Amid Stinging Rain

Deluging rain and gusty wind mar Prince Henrys Maryland visit as cadets parade in ankle deep mud. The prince reviews troops, inspects facilities, and lingers with Commander Wainwright and officers despite the storm, expressing keen interest in academy work and future plans.

Annapolis Prince Henry Maryland United States Naval Academy Victoria Marine Guard Wainwright Academy Supt. Wainwright

Senate censures Tillman and McLaurin for disorderly conduct

Washington February 28 Senate adopted a resolution censuring South Carolina Senators Benjamin Tillman and John L McLaurin for disorderly behavior during the open session on February 22. The majority held their offense serious. dissenting Republicans urged lighter penalties or suspension. Tillman and McLaurin declined to vote. Tillman apologized for heated remarks and withdrew them.

Washington Senate Burrows Tillman McLaurin South Carolina Benjamin R. Tillman John L. McLaurin Bailey Majority Committee On Privileges and Elections Beveridge Clark Wyo Deboe Deitrich Foster Kittredge Millard Pritchard Proctor Scott Miss Till Frye Neb Hoar

Train plunges from trestle near Zetella in heavy rains

A southbound Columbus branch passenger train fell through a trestle into a creek near Zetella Georgia at midnight. Killed were engineer A F Mathews baggage master J L Hill mail clerk LEO C Murray and fireman Isaac McDowell. Several passengers were injured but none fatally. The structure had been weakened by rain. The train was traveling slowly at under eight miles per hour.

Griffin Columbus Southern Railroad Zetella A. F. Mathews J. L. Hill Leo C. Murray Atlanta Isaac McDowell

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by North Star Reader

A testimonial from Mrs. J. A. Moore of North Star Michigan praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup. She endorses it after years of use and states her family shares the confidence. For sale by all druggists.

J. A. Moore North Star Mich

Bartender Discharged in Liquor Case in New Hampshire

Judge Heath ruled a bartender could not be charged with keeping liquor for sale when he acted as an employee for the proprietor. Cam ille Zing, bartender, and Representative Eugene Quirin faced charges after a raid. The old revenue stamp in Zing’s name had been discontinued. Zing’s arraignment covered keeping and common selling, which were dismissed.

Manchester N. H Heath Camille Zing Eugene Quirin McGregorville Quirin Grand Jury Zing

FLOSSIE BURNS ON TRIAL FOR MURDER AT GLEN ISLAND

The case of Florence Burns, charged with the murder of Walter S. Brooks at the Glen Island hotel, resumed this afternoon before Justice Mayer in New York. The proceedings focus on key testimony and the defense’s challenge to the evidence.

New York Florence Burns Walter S. Brooks Glen Island Hotel

Court sessions hear defense clue in Brooks death case

In the court of special sessions Dr John B Sweeney testified about a possible defense that Brooks died by his own action. Witnesses Barnard McGovern and Joseph Cribbins were examined as part of the proceedings. Court adjourned until tomorrow.

Court of Special Sessions John B. Sweeney Brooks Backus Burns Barnard McGovern Joseph Cribbins Brooks and Wells

Bishop Vinton to Be Consecrated April 22

Worcester report says Rev Alexander H Vinton D D will be consecrated bishop elect of the Western Massachusetts Episcopal diocese at All Saints church Worcester on April 22. Preparations are under way for elaborate ceremonies with Vinton serving as rector before consecration.

Worcester Episcopal Diocese Western Massachusetts All Saints Church Alexander H. Vinton

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