Wall street suspends several firms amid DominionRutland ties
In New York on May 5, rapid suspensions followed by Offenbach & Moore Henry Brothers and Lockwood Hurd as losses spread across the market. Dominion Securities Rutland Railroad and Hackensack Meadows faced trouble with Webb-Meyer securities cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Dominion Securities Company
Rutland Rairoad Company
Hackensack Meadows Company
Offenbach & Moore
Henry Brothers
Lockwood, Hurd & Company
Gordon
Dominion Securities Co
Rutland Preferred
Westinghouse Electric
New Haven & Hartford
North American
Northwestern
Tennessee Coal
Delaware and
Hudson
Reading
W. Seward Webb
Rutland Railroad Company
Melburne Falls
A. L. Meyer
Stock Market Opens Weak on New York Exchange May 5
The New York market opened weak amid fallout from last week’s collapses and coal miners’ strike prospects. Major issues like Amalgamated Copper and United States Steel traded mixed with several names slipping a point or two. Louisville rose briefly but slipped from gains overall as few stocks advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore and Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Colorado Southern
Erie
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Ontario and Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Southern
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Delaware and Hudson
Southern Railway
People’s Gas
Promi
Boston Stock Exchange Members Networked With Firms
Bright, Sears & Co., with Charles N. Woodward as manager at 38 and 40 Middlesex Street Lowell Massachusetts and 26 Exchange Building Boston, are listed as members of the Boston Stock Exchange. They are connected by Private Wife with Rolston & Hooley, J. S. Bache & Co., members New York Stock Exchange.
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Middlesex St
Lowell
Mass
Exchange Building
Boston
Market Weakness Deepens After Three Exchange Failures
The market opened with causes of weakness revealed by three stock exchange house failures tied to the Webb Meyer collapse. Smaller rutland preferred and major names such as U S Steel, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, St Paul, Chicago Great Western, Western Union, American Smelting, Wabash and others fell as support briefly steadied then slipped again. Feverish, uncertain tone persisted with suspected manipulation and a depressed labor outlook weighing on prices. Westinghouse, Rutland, and several others showed notable declines while rallies followed on some active issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nent
Pennsylvania
Rutland
Westinghouse
Snuff
North American
New Haven
Delaware and Hudson
Northwestern
Reading
Tennessee Coalt
Louisville
Holyoke Mills Close After Spin- ers Strike Over Wages
Holyoke shuts the Lyman cotton mills for an indefinite period, putting 2400 workers idle as male spinners walk out over the New Bedford wage standard. A Boston conference failed to yield a formal reply. The company may favor closure to avoid ongoing costs, with payroll about $40,000 monthly affecting local retailers.
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Holyoke
Lyman
Boston
Agent Lovering
Lovering
Lyman Company
Futures Opened Steady On May Change
New York reports futures opening steady on May 5 with prices listed for May 9 through January futures. Continuous quotes show early gains and near-term firmness across several delivery months with varied values from 9.26 for May and June to 8.16 for December and 8.18 for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Financial securities and bonds listing from 1914 era
A dense list of shares and bonds from various banks and manufacturing firms across the United States. Mentioned are Metropolitan Nat Bank, Nat Webster Bank, Warren Nat Bank Peabody Mass, Hamilton Woolen Co, Nashua Mfg Co, Tremont & Suffolk Mills, Amoskeag Mfg Co, Bates Mfg Co, Cocheco Mfg, Plymouth Cordage, City of Minneapolis, K C Mem Ry and Bridge Co, B and Q R R, Bren Sand Ice Co, and Florida South R R Co. Includes bond notes with issue dates and amounts, alongside percent valuations and guaranteed bond scrip references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Nat. Bank
Nat. Webster Bank
Warren Nat. Bank
Peabody
Mass
Hamilton Woolen Co
Nashua Mfg
Aia
Tremont & Suffolk Mills
Ostheres
Amoskeag Mfg
Bates Mfg
Cocheco
Plymouth
City
Minneapolis
Minn
M. L
K. C
Mem. Ry. and Bridge Co
Florida South R. R. Co
Florida
Edison Elec. II’. Co
Boston
Faneuil Hall Nat
Nat
Shawmut Bank
Oee
Rockland Bank
Roxbury
New England
Hamilton Wool Weave
Boston Belting Co
Boston Duck Co
Mass. Mills
Georgia
Pacific Milla Eee
Butes
Armory Mfg
Amkeag
Northern
Verdict notes eye injuries in defendant case
The report describes permanent eye damage from a scratch on the right eye and a defective hearing in the left ear. A facial stone near the right eye irritates the eye but does not impair vision. Cross examination cites late hours and tobacco smoke as eye irritants in the barroom atmosphere.
Moosup Mills Seek Weavers as Out-of-Town Help Arrives
In Providence Rhode Island May 3 the three-day strike of 1500 teamsters sickens freight capacity. Non-union workers face violence as arrests and jail terms rise while authorities vow stern actions against lawbreakers. Master teamsters refuse union recognition and sustain a long, peaceful organizing effort.
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Providence
R. I
Teamsters
Providence Brewery Workers Strike Ultimatum
A strike by most Providence brewery workers seems likely after a late afternoon meeting of union leaders and master brewers. Unions demand an eight hour day, threatening action if the proposal is not accepted as drafted. Masters offer a nine hour summer and ten hour winter schedule. three talks failed. Seven breweries exist in the city, five non union with 350 employees at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Memb
Minnehaha Arrives in New York From London
Marine news reports the steamship Minnehaha arriving in New York from London in May. The brief item notes arrival of steamers in harbor with no further details on voyage or cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Vanderbilt Seeks Sceptre for Derby Win
London May 3 W K Vanderbilt likely to win the coronation Derby if he buys R B Sievier s Sceptre the winner of the Two Thousand Guineas and One Thousand Guineas for which he offered Sievier 40 000 guineas after the filly won yesterday Sievier refused but hinted at 50 000 guineas Sceptre has broken time records in both victories and appears the warm Derby favorite barring accidents.
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London
W. K. Vanderbilt
Sievier
Sceptre
Mr. Sievier
Paving cutters win wage increase in Barre strike
Barre Vermont May 3 The strike of Capital Granite Co paving cutters at Websterville ends as the firm agrees to raise rates by one dollar per thousand on July 1 and two dollars per thousand on September 1. Workers to resume Monday after demanding an immediate two dollar a thousand raise was rejected.
Doc Slater Dies in Baltimore Home Residence
Robert J. Doc Slater a long prominent Baltimore Democrat died today at his home. He gained national fame as proprietor of the Ocean club at Long Branch New Jersey which authorities closed several years ago.
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Baltimore
Robert J
Doc) Slater
Ocean Club
Long Branch
N. J
Man Charged in Death Held for Grand Jury
In Leominster on May 3 probable cause was found against William E. Divoll for manslaughter in the death of Joseph Ploufs. Divoll was held in 5000 for the grand jury after witnesses testified to a quarrel and a fist strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Divoll
Leominster
Joseph Ploufs
Ploufs
Divoll
Weavers on Strike in Chase Woolen Mills Demand Strong
Webster May 3. Weavers on strike at the Chase Woolen mills a member of the American Woolen Co seem to be in great demand. Nearly 50 of the strikers have already secured places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Chase Woolen Mills
American Woolen Co
Cadets to be Called Midshipmen at Annapolis
Annapolis Md May 3 The board of visitors to the naval academy issued its report with three chief recommendations cadets to be commissioned as ensigns upon graduation the title cadet to be changed to midshipman and Navy officers pay equalized to Army levels.
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Annapolis
Board of Visitors To
The
Naval Academy
Navy
Army
Smith Court Martial Ends. Findings to Washington
Manila May 3 General Jacob H Smith’s court martial concluded today with findings to be sent to Washington. Local sentiment favors acquittal, as no proof is believed to contradict General Order Number 100.
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Manila
Jacob H. Smith
Washington
Silver service presented to Admiral Schley in Baltimore show windows
The silver service crafted from Spanish Cristobal Colon coins, to be given to Admiral Winfield Scott Schley by his friends in Maryland and Washington, is completed and displayed in Baltimore manufacturers’ show windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Cristobal Colon
Winfield Scott Schley
Washington
Bay State Mills operate at full strength amid rumor of strike
Bay State mills run Saturday with full force and all hiring filled. Management says no strike exists despite reports and a disputed vote by weavers 83 to 37 against striking. They warn outsiders plan a new meeting to push a strike and urge workers to remain faithful to their prior vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State Mills
American Woolen Company
Bay State Mill
Bay State
Lowell
Obituary for Mrs. Anne Cornelia Shepley of Canton
Mrs. Anne Cornelia Shepley dies at 74 after long illness near Canton Illinois. Born Gibson in New Ipswich New Hampshire on September 27 1827 she lived in Massachusetts before moving to Canton in 1881 with sons John S George W and Charles H. She held a life Congregational Church membership and was active in its missionary society. Her funeral was held with Rev. Edwin Hobbs officiating. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Delima Bois aged 59 of Exeter street Canton wife of Joseph and mother of Delima Ardelle and Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Cornelia Shepley
Canton
New England
Gibson
Stillman Gibson
New Ipswich
N. H
Jeremiah Chandler
Tewksbury
Mass
Washington Shepley
Edwin Hobbs
Congregational Church
Canton Daily Register
Delima Bois
Exeter Street
Joseph
Delima
Ardelle
Two Arrests After South Boston Riot Incident
Boston May 3 Two arrests were made after a riot between striking brewery workers sympathizers and a non union brewery wagon driver and his helper in South Boston last night. James Perry was cut with a knife and W T Ashley injured by a brick. D A Burke arraigned for assault and battery on Ashley, pled not guilty, held for a May 7 hearing. Edwin Hart charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and intent to kill Perry, to be arraigned later.
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Boston
South Boston
James Perry
W. T. Ashley
D. A. Burke
Ashley
Edwin Hart
Isault
Funeral Service for General Osborne Held in London
A funeral service for General William McKinley Osborne U S consul general in London was held at St Marys church Morton near Wimbledon after his death at Wimbledon Tuesday. Attending were Mr Choate the U S ambassador and other members of the U S embassy.
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London
Wm. McKinley Osborne
U. S
Wimbledon
St. Mary's Church
Morton
Choate
U. 83
Evans Named for Oqsborne's Place
Washington May 3 The President sent the nomination of H Clay Evans to be consul general at London to the Senate from the White House.
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Washington
H. Clay Evans
London
Senate
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Catherine Murphy At St Patrick’s
The funeral for Mrs Catherine Murphy from 112 Jefferson Street occurred at 8:39 AM with a large attendance from out of town. The service at St Patrick’s was led by Rev Fr Walsh with Gregorian choral music, offertory songs by Miss Hosea, and final prayers at the cemetery. Floral tributes included a “Mother” piece from her daughter and an “Aunt at Rest” token from a nephew. Bearers named from New York and local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Murphy
Jefferson Street
Margaret and
Theresa Sullivan
James Sullivan
Lawrence
Julia Adams
New York
Mary Sullivan
Roxbury
Julia Harrington
Malden
St. Patrick's Church
Fr. Walsh
Fred G. Bond
Helen Hosea
P. F. Sullivan
Patrick Madden
Maurice Powers
Daniel Murphy
John Harrington
Mark Sullivan
Jeremiah Sullivan
New York City
John J. Sullivan
M. J. Donohoe
Edward Mulvey
Molloy
Bernard Gilroy
Butterfield Street
Fr. Callahan
Mr. Bond
Michael J. Johnson
John Nally
Patrick Cavanaugh
Patrick Fay
John Donohoe
James Spillane
William Tighe
T. D. Hartford
Rose Jordan Hartford
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Savvage
Local Notices May 5 Obituaries And Births
In this city May 5 Mamie Sweeney aged 7 months at 138 Cross street rear home of her parents. May 5 Sarah Mullaney born at St Johns hospital body moved to Mrs Parks Dracut. Mrs Delima Bois aged 59 at 54 Exeter street funeral Wednesday 9 from St Josephs church. Stephen K Conant aged 81 formerly of this city died Dorchester May 1.
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Sweeney
Cross Street
Mamie Sweeney
Mullaney
St. John’s Hospital
Sarah Mullaney
Parks
Dracut
Exeter Street
Delima Bois
St. Joseph's Church
Conant
Dorchester
Stephen K. Conant
Papal blessing sent by cable to Archbishop Corrigan
A cablegram from Rome delivered to New York last night conveyed the papal blessing for Archbishop Corrigan. Bishop McDonnell of Brooklyn, in Rome, transmitted the blessing and inquired about the archbishop’s health. The archbishop’s condition continues to improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corrigan
Rome
McDonnell
Brooklyn
Resolutions Honor Amos J. Cummings in House Memo
The death of Amos J. Cummings of New York brings sorrow to the House. A funeral committee is named to attend the services on Sunday at 3 p m and the chamber adjourns in respect after adopting resolutions praising his long service as journalist and statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Cummings
Payne
N. Y
House
Senate
Messrs
McLellan
Wadsworth
Sulzer
Ray
Fitzgerald
Sherman
Ryan
Young
Penn
Clark
Foss
Ill
Williams
Miss
McCleary
Minn
Tate
Otey
Senate shelves Patterson resolution on Gardener witness
Washington May 3. After routine business the Senate laid before it the Patterson Cole resolution asking the President to have Secretary of War enable Major Gardener to come to Washington to testify before the Philippine committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Patterson
Cole
Eable Major Gardener
Philippines
Montpelier Volcano Becomes Alarmingly Active
Advices from Martinique report Montpelee volcano, dormant since 1851, belching smoke ash and flames within the last week. St Pierre is buried under a quarter inch of ashes and shrouded in fog, causing great consternation and business suspension.
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St. Thomas
Martinique
French West Indies
Montpelee
St. Pierre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Courier-Citizen Company
Courier- Ciiien Company
Dominion Securities and Rutland
New York Market
Bright, Sears & CO
Chas. N. Woodward
Boston Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
R. L. Day & Co
Francis Henshaw & Co
Moosup, Conn
Moosup
Marine News
Vanderbilt
Scepter
Doc” Slater
Schley
DIE
Olor Stamping
Courier-Citizen Co
Merrimack St
Middle St
Potter Palmer
General Osborne
Evans
Oqsborne
Mr. Cummings
United States Mail
Glasgow
Londonderry
Henderson Brothers
Broadway
Denis Murphy
Appleton Street
Nicholas G. Norcross
Insurance
Central Street
Lowell, Mass
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