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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
5
The cotton fabrics market shows little demand for current needs while prices stay firm as supply remains tight. Analysts note few price advances, with buyers delaying larger orders and manufacturers cautious about further rises, amid overall strong values across cotton goods, linens, and woolens.
The transfer books for preferred stock will close April 3 1900 and reopen April 17 1908 marking the fourth dividend since last year’s organization with total distributions at 1 400 000. American Tobacco Co directors announce a 1 4 4 percent dividend on common 2 percent on preferred and 3 percent on outstanding script. United States Mining Co experts to Utah for a six week property examination led by Devereaux of Calumet and Hecla. Cochiti district to gain from new railroad projected this year with 40 miles surveyed. Curb market quotes list Bay State Gas Boston Consolidated and others. William Salomon says common dividends still distant. Boston Consolidated reports water flow aiding ore concentration. Market report by Krigh t Sears & Co.
The market shows broad gains with investors embracing a bullish trend. Leaders include B R T, People's Gas, Sugar, Federal Steel, and rail stocks like C B Q with mixed reactions across sectors. Analysts note profit taking in strong names, expectations of higher prices, and connections to broader economic signals, including a possible Ford tax effect and Morgan-Vanderbilt talks.
The Atlanta Constitution highlights Columbus Georgia as prospering due to cotton mills. It notes 75,000 spindles rising to 100,000, two new spindle mills for North Highlands, the Columbus Manufacturing and Bibb Manufacturing plants, and an Eagle & Phoenix addition employing 100 to 150 workers. Warehouse receipts run 60,000 to 70,000 bales, with mills consuming about 30,000 bales and boosting prices, while shipping firms offer better terms. Other towns like West Point LaGrange Montgomery and possibly Macon may feel pressure as Columbus expands.
The Springfield Republicana critique notes October 30 Supreme Court ruling upholding a law. It argues the case shifts from local beautification to wider issues of whether affluent corporations can breach laws with special legislation. The state has a strong interest in preventing such dangerous precedent.
Mrs. Charlotte F Kidder dies at her daughter Mrs F K Ripley’s home in North Chelmsford on Monday morning March 26. Infant Joseph F Brosnan, son of Lieut James Brosnan of the police, dies at home on Perry Street yesterday afternoon. Mrs Ann D Eliott dies Monday at 418 Walker Street, widow of Hon George P Elliott of Billerica. Miss Mary Flynn, 12 years inmate of St John’s Hospital home for aged women, dies of old age on Tuesday after losing an arm 27 years earlier while employed by Lowell company. She saved money and gave to charity, grateful for hospital care.
The community mourns as Forbes W. Ryan Frederick W. Davis Mrs Etta M. Wadsworth Ethel C. Blanchard Ellen Catherine Cumiskey Phoebe B. Blais dell Mary A. Pierce and Aaron Sawyer are remembered in yesterday and today funeral services. services held at various homes churches and cemeteries with bearers relatives and local clergy in attendance. Burial or cremation details given where listed.
In Everett on March 25, Mrs Etta M Wadsworth aged 47 years 1 month rests in obituary records. The notice lists her name and age with the location as Everett, indicating a local death notice.
A Boston bill seeks to bar Westminster chambers from exceeding its current height of 125 feet. Originating in 1898, the project faced opposition over skyline impact and a 1608 foot limit for buildings on Copley Square. The case centers on a compromise and the legality of height exemptions under an ornament clause.
An advertisement from A. G. Pollard offers over two pairs of fine kid gloves in black and tan in sizes 6 and 6 percent, plus black masquetaire gloves in size Gj. Prices range around $1 to $2 per pair as inventory from recent stock is sold off in the basement.
The firm presents a complete range of corsets in all lengths and shapes, praised for fit and value. Employing first class corset fitters, they guarantee satisfaction in both fit and service.
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