Stock Market Opening Irregular in New York Trades
The New York market opened irregular with Amalgamated Copper and several majors showing declines while others rose. Early gains were erased by noon as a broad selling wave pushed down Sugar Illinois Central and Pennsylvania, with Louisville and several coalers slipping and bonds easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Brooklyn Transit
Colorado Southern
Erie
Erie First
International Power
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Detroit
Colorado
Northwestern
New Haven
Hartford
Chicago
Illinois Central
Indianapolis
Coalers
Pullman
Anaconda
American District Telegraph
International Silver
Futures Open Barely Steady In New York May Trade
New York May 2 futures opened barely steady with May at 9.35, June 9.35 bid, July 9.35 bid, August 9.17, September 8.52, October 0.25, November 8.15, December 8.15 and January 8.15, reflecting light early action in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
April insolvencies rise despite year earlier small base
Reports to R G Dun show 855 commercial failures in April with liabilities of 7.86 million, up from 768 insolvencies a year earlier with 5.57 million. Excluding exceptional 1901-1899 figures, April 1902 stands as the decade’s best. Manufacturing faults reached 220 failures for 2.91 million, trading defaults 580 for 4.45 million, and banks 3 with 72.6 thousand. New capital stock authorizations in April were the largest this year outside the steel-driven surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dun & Co
United States Steel Corporation
Dr. B. Adams Dies After Fall From Dam
Dr. B. Adams a longtime physician and Civil War veteran from South Framingham fell 40 feet from the Metropolitan water board dam at Southboro while taking exercise. He struck rocks and died about an hour later. He was 72 and served as medical examiner for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Framingham
B. Adams
Metropolitan Water Board
Southboro
Adams
Child dies after fall into wash boiler in Biddeford
A two year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Harker of 133 Alfred Street Biddeford Me, died this morning from scalding injuries after slipping into a wash boiler of hot water yesterday. The exposure scorched the body and burned the throat and lungs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Wm. Harker
Alfred Street
Fitzsimmons Set to Fight Jeffries in San Francisco
New York May 2 Fitzsimmons completes travel plans and will depart for San Francisco to pursue a world heavyweight title bout with Jeffries, expected in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fitzsimmons
San Francisco
Jeffries
Des Moines Tornado Smashes Bayard Area Damage Revealed
A May 2 Des Moines report says a Bayard tornado caused 20000 in losses, demolishing most of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul depot and two elevators. David Hardin was found hanging from a tree, unconscious, with no memory of the strike. Rippey area destruction included a schoolhouse and three barns.
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Des Moines
Bayard
Here
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
David Hardin
Rippey
Green County
Strikes Spread Across New England On May Day
May day strikes swept New England with about 15 000 workers idle today though major disturbances were limited. In Boston the scene was calm aside from brewer and canner disputes while 500 granite cutters on Cape Ann and scattered trades faced stoppages. Across Connecticut and Rhode Island about a thousand Providence teamsters joined the idle, and the longest disruption centers on 20 000 weavers in American Woolen Co mills, with many plants shut or winding down as the strike spreads to twelve plants and two more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
Cape Ann
Barre
Connecticut
Providence
American Woolen Co
Olneyville
R. L
Combine
Sugar Trust Witness Details Cuban Sugar Holdings
Washington May 1 The Senate sub committee on Cuban rations opened its inquiry with Henry O Havemeyer head of the American Sugar Refining company as first witness He testified the firm purchases Cuban sugar but controls none there and holds about 60 000 tons since February with 26 000 tons in shipment He said total Cuban purchases this year reach 93 000 tons and that prices paid ranged from 1 75 to 1 93 per unit as of March 13 and April 22 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Henry O. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
Senator Patterson
Arthur Donner
Henry C. Mott
Platt
Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
New Jersey
New York
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Cuba
Java
Hamburg
Trieste
British West Indies
South America
MacArthur testifies on Filipino attitude toward US policy
General MacArthur told the Senate Philippines committee that Filipinos viewed US army actions as sympathetic but cautioned against direct cooperation commitments. He said Aguinaldo sought to influence Merritt, Aguinaldo misinformed about Americans, and that Filipinos aided the initial Manila landing by diverting Spanish fire. The panel debated summoning Major Gardener before his regiment arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
MacArthur
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Culberson
Aguinaldo
United States Army
Spain
United States
Gen. Merritt
Gen. MacArthur
Manila
Secretary of War
Pardon Arrives for Chicago Officers in Venice
Venice reports King Victor Emmanuel granted a pardon to officers and marines of the U S cruiser Chicago now imprisoned there, with release to occur promptly. In a May 2 AP interview the sailors denied intoxication and said they acted in self defense after a cafe table accident sparked a hostile mob. refinement of language and insects crowded their prison room. Captain Dayton telegram confirms party released on pardon and aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Victor Emmanuel
United States
Chicago
Associated Press
U.S
Rome
John
Doddridge
Washington
Moody
Dayton
Clergy Abuse Charged in French Elections
Paris May 2 The premier Walbere Rousseau issues a circular to department prefects alleging clergy interference in recent elections. It demands names of those who grossly abused ecclesiastical functions and commits to proper action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Walbere -Rousseau
Funston Toasted at Windsor Hotel on Dewey Day
In Denver on May 2 Gen. Funston received a banquet offered by First Infantry officers to celebrate Dewey Day. A Roosevelt message expressed regret at not attending. Funston replied to the toast remarking on The Eighth Army Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Funston
Windsor Hotel
First Infantry
National Guard of Colorado
Roosevelt
Eighth Army Corps
Providence Teamsters Strike In City Over Wages
Providence Rhode Island May 1 a strike of 1000 teamsters in the city took effect this forenoon as the master teamsters failed to report within the time limit. The men demand recognition of the union and a weekly wage increase of 2 to 6 dollars. Leaders say about half of the local team drivers union members have joined and they will strike the remaining 900 if needed to press demands. Master teamsters refuse to discuss and say no wage changes are possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Team Drivers International Union
Lawrence plumbers and teamsters strike
Lawrence on May 1 saw about half the journeymen plumbers strike for higher wages and about 75 local teamsters join after the master teamsters refused the demand. Several master teamsters and master plumbers signed an agreement and their men remained at work.
Meeting on conciliation for coal dispute unresolved
New York May 1 up to noon today no meeting time set for the National Civic Federation conciliation committee. A sub committee of coal operators and miners union representatives met two days in Philadelphia to settle differences in the anthracite regions. President Mitchell of the miners union conferred with district presidents in affected districts as trouble loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Civic Federation
Miners’ Union
Geo. F.aer
Philadelphia
Reading
Mitchell
Duffy, Fahey
Nichols
Automobile Tests Seek Faster City Speeds in New York
In a Riverside Drive test before the law committee, cars were stopped at signals from speeds up to 32.5 miles per hour. A 2000 pound car at 18.9 mph stopped in 35 feet. over 20 mph halted in 45 to 75 feet. A 30 mph heavy French car stopped in 125 feet. an American motor at 32.5 mph stopped in 1.9 feet. Tests aimed to secure permission for faster city speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Aldermen of Automobiles
Riverside Drive
Hary Payne Whitney
Steamers Arrive with Liverpool and Hamburg News
Boston dispatch notes arrivals of the steamship New England from Liverpool with a May date and the steamship Columbia from Hamburg, indicating a busy transatlantic inbound period.
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Boston
New England
Liverpool
New York
Columbia
Hamburg
Congress man Cummings medical bulletin released
Baltimore May 2 physicians in attendance on Congressman Amos J Cummings issued a bulletin stating he had a bad night and is not well this morning He has trouble taking nourishment and his temperature is higher than yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Amos J. Cummings
Archbishop Corrigan Steadily Convalescent
New York dated May 2 reports Dr E L Keyes Archbishop Corrigan’s physician that the archbishop passed a good night slept well and was steadily gaining strength after illness in a steady improvement update from his hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. L. Keyes
Corrigan
Taunton Molders Vote For New Minimum Wage
In Taunton on May 2 the moulders at the locomotive works rejected a 7 percent pay rise and then pressed for a $2.75 daily minimum. Management warned that many veteran workers would be displaced if the minimum stood, and agreed to $2.75 a day. Six old hands have already been let go with more to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Taunton Locomotive Works
Fisherman Drowned Off Digby Squall Capsize
Halifax May 2 A small fishing vessel returning from the grounds was carrying excessive sail and overturned in a squall off Digby. Egbert Robbins one of the crew was drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Digby
Egbert Robbins
Monument Hit By Lightning In Connecticut Storm
A historic Groton mount tower was struck by lightning during a May storm in New London County. The damage will require extensive and costly repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument
Conn
Groton
Palma Arrives in Santiago Cuba to Enthusiastic Welcome
President-elect Senor Estrada Palma landed on the Reina de los Angeles from Manzanillo as Brig. Gen. Whiteside sent cavalry and artillery with a music band to escort him. About 40,000 crowds filled the streets, creating a mile long parade and a crowded reception at the palace. Palma was pleased by the American troops honoring the new republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cuba
Cuba
Senor Estrada Palma
Reina de Los Angeles
Manzanillo
Samuel M. Whiteside
Department of Santiago
Henry C. Whitehead
Tenth Cavalry
Senor Palma
Republic
Major addition planned for Paul Whitin Mills
Worcester May 1 engineers survey a large addition to Paul Whitin Manufacturing Co. cotton mills at Rockdale Northbridge. The plant now employs 650 workers and it is said the expansion will raise payrolls to about 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Paul Whitin Manufacturing Co
Rockdale
Northbridge
Sceptre Captures 1000 Guineas At Newmarket
London May 2 Sceptre who won Wednesday's 2000 guineas stakes won the 1000 guineas stakes at Newmarket. St Windeline placed second and Black Fancy third in a field of fourteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Newmarket
Sceptre
St. Windeline
Black Fancy
Submarine Torpedo Boat Fulton Returns From Trial
New York on May 2 reports the Fulton submarine torpedo boat returning from a trial trip to Delaware Breakwater. It was in tow by the Storm King with the Mindora steam yacht aboard and passed quarantine at Suffolk, L. I. on the Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fulton
Storm King
Mindora
Delaware
Suffolk
L. L
Roseley steamship arrives from Glasgow for Belfast owner
A new tramp steamer named Roseley has arrived from Glasgow builders Robert Duncan & Co. of Port Glasgow. Commissioned for Wm. Bear of Belfast, Ireland, the vessel measures 375 feet in length with 4369 gross tons and 2832 net. She will load for Australia with Norton & Son as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Glasgow
Roseley
Robert Duncan & Co
Port Glasgow
Wm. Bear
Belfast
Ireland
Australia
Norton & Son
Large Chilean steamer Cheribon wrecked in Pacific
The Cheribon a Chilean flag steamer under Capt W T Pitt was wrecked April 12 on Remedios reef near Acajutlan Salvador about 25 miles north of the San Blas wreck site All hands were saved and news reached San Jose after it passed April 11 and learned of the wreck the next day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
W. T. Pitt
Remedios Reef
Acajutlan
Salvador
Pacific Mail
San Blas
San Jose
Cheribon
Blondin Case Eyes Grand Jury as June Start Looms
Boston May 2 Preparations set to bring the Blondin case before Suffolk county grand jury next week but Prof. Wood of Harvard has not submitted his full report delaying action until June The Wood report is pivotal given his expertise on bloodstain identification and expected to be the lead witness Blondin confidant Fitzgerald who held the bank book died, weakening the prosecution link to Blondin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Blondin
Suffolk County
Wood
Harvard
Dist
Atty. Stevens
Fitzgerald
Boston Police
Lightning Fire Burns Rogers Rake Factory in Connecticut
Barkhamsted Connecticut May 1 lightning struck the main factory building of the Rogers Rake company at Pleasant Valley causing a blaze early today. The loss is placed at 12000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkhamsted
Conn
Rogers Rake Company
Pleasant Valley
Brakeman Feared Fatally Injured Near Plainfield Bridge
Springfield reports W F Young a 4 Boston and Main brakeman fatally injured when a spark from the engine ignited his clothing. He ignored tell-tales warning and was thrown from the train near the Plainfield street bridge. He was brought to his home at 502 North Main Street with a suspected skull fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
W. F. Young
Boston & Main
Plainfield Street Bridge
Young
North Main Street
Westford Academy marks 30 years of service for principal William E Frost
Last Friday, April 25, Westford academy celebrated the 30th anniversary of William E. Frost's tenure as principal. Former pupils, now prominent in business and professions, spoke with high respect, calling him one of the best teachers in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Frost
Westford Academy
America
Welcome for another year at M E church reception
Rev Mr Powell pastor of the M E church was greeted with a public vestry reception on Saturday evening. W H Manning of Ayer finished a history book of the Manning family in 857 pages. The Charles Mills place sold at auction Tuesday for 1300 dollars. Mrs Barker receives a steel engraving at the Topic of the Day club meeting and is named chairman again. Mr Loring of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children spoke in Page's hall on temperance and child life. The Ayer tanning factory discharged half its hands due to slack business. Four fire alarms in a week. three brush fires and a small dwelling house destroyed by fire near Unitarian church. Supper served at 6:30. audience filled the hall for an evening of local entertainment. Governor Boutwell signed the college charter. Trees on streets removed for safety. Memorial day oration by Rev George M Howe in town hall and memorial sermon at his church. Frank Lawrence Blood rebuilding a barn replacing the one burned last July. Rumor that butter may reach 50 cents a pound. producers hope for better prices.
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Woman’s Club
Ayer Tanning Factory
Roger J. Sherman
Charles N. Fowle
R. I. Sherman Manufacturing Co
Lexington
BE. T. Cowdrey Company
Patch
Etta Ewings
Whitney
Somerville
Porter
West Acton
Anna Whitcomb
Sophia Davis
Chelsea
Unitarian Guild
Cecil Rhodes
A. H. Knowlton
Katherine Lane
A. P. Hager
Jeremiah Warren
W. H. Sawyer
California
George Johnson
Berwick
Baptist Society
Hendley
Bedford church notices and parish officers named
Bedford notes report Miss Fannie A. Wood leading prayer at C FE meeting and 3 PM communion at Orthodox church. Parish meeting names A B Brown clerk J B Prescott treasurer L D Whittemore collector. music and ushers listed. Deacon Moses E Rowe ill. A work horse at Elm farm owned by G A Skilton killed by an electric car. horse among three gray draft horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. FE
Fannie A. Wood
Trinitarian Congregational Church
A. B. Brown
J. B. Prescott
L. D. Whittemore
Willis G. Lane
Arthur Wood
W. G. Webber
Moses E. Rowe
Littleton Social Tidings and Local Notices
Highlights from Littleton include visits by Lexington residents and Somerville families, changes in tenement housing, and club activities. The Unitarian Guild discussed Cecil Rhodes with A H Knowlton guiding, while the Baptist society and W C T U met with reports and music, and Captain Sawyer returned from California. Local arrivals and departures mark a busy week.
Groton Gifted 20 Acres for Home Site in Town
A gift of 20 acres in eastern Groton funded by Alvah Wright will host an old ladies and children home. A land bond requires the facility be used for the home within ten years and a large brick fireproof building is planned. The institution aims to aid aged women unable to support themselves and care for cripples and the elderly. Fresh air children will be welcomed in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groton
Alvah Wright
Koehne
Pepperell
G. M. Howe
Charles Bixby
E. Harrington
Geo. H. Woods
Acton Centre Obituaries and Town Notes
William B Jennings died aged nearly 84 after a long career in transportation. He leaves two daughters, eleven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Rebecca C Wright also died aged nearly 84 after years of feeble health, survived by two daughters. A town watch and resolutions were presented to Luther Conant for over 40 years as moderator, followed by a communal repast. Rev Speare preached. cycling season opened. local events include Noyes hosting cyclists and Arton orchestra gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. B. Jennings
A. L. Noyes
Brookfield
Boston and Albany Railroad
Springfield
Boston & Albany Railroad
South Acton
Monument House
Messrs. Copping
Wood
Boston & Albany
C. G. Dole
O. N. Parent
Jennie Carter
E. F Conant
Effie Pickens
J. D. Moulton and Family
Lyman Taylor
Rebecca C. Wright
Dunstable
Methodist Church
Acton
Luther Conant
L. C
Frank Hapgood
Mr. Conant
Aris
Dr. Speare
F. P. Wood
Congregational
Landlord Noyes
Arthur Tuttle
Arton Orchestra
Andover Church Attendances and Fire Alarm Trial
Rev Henry A Stimson preached at Seminary church with others sharing in services Sunday. Judge Poor set Edward M Allen after a false fire alarm case with slippers and wet stockings found. Phillips Andover baseball beat Williams and Dartmouth last week. rain canceled Yale freshmen game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Stimson
New York
Seminary
Mr. Shipman
Mr. Wilson
W. H. Eaton
Massachusetts Baptist State Convention
Baptist Church
West Parish
Rufus FE. Miles
South End House
Boston
Judge Poor
Edward M. Allen
Frye and Mears
Allen
Poor
Phillips-Andover
Williams
Dartmouth
Yale
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New York Market
Cotgon Market
Dr. Adams
Water Board
Child
Fitz All
Bright, Sears & CO
Chas, N. Woodward
Middlesex St
Lowell
Mass
Exchange Building
Boston Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Iowa
Pardon
Italy
Waldeck-Rousseau
Providence Teamsters
Lawrence Plumbers and Teamsters
Automobile Questions
Marine News
Congressman Cummings
Archbishop Corrigan
Palma
Whitin Company
Pacific
Courier
NEW York Optical CO
Bridge Street
Glasser
Anchor Line
United States Mail
Londonderry
Henderson Brothers
Broadway
Denis Murphy
Appleton Street
Lowall
Middlesex County
Westford
Ayer
Bedford
Littleton
Acton Centre
Andover
SCA
Stomrita
Nicholas G. Norcross
Insurance
Central Street
Lowell, Mass
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