Stock Market Opens Firm In May 6 Trading
New York May 6 The stock market opened firm with Amalgamated Copper and several others showing gains. Prices advanced across multiple issues, led by St. Paul, Pennsylvania, Missouri Pacific, New York Central, and Manhattan, while Rutland preferred slipped before rallying. Futures opened steady with May through Jan contracts listed.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Anaconda
Atchison
Brooklyn Transit
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Colorado Southern
Erié
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Ontario and Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Western Union
Canadian Pacific
Delaware and Hudson
Consolidated Gas
Chicago
Indianapolis
New York Air Brake
Illinois Central
Insolvenz filing against Offenbach and Moore brokers
A petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed today in the U S district court of New York against Offenbach and Moore stock brokers who suspended yesterday. Epstein Bros of 320 Broadway represents claims for 450. The petition states the firm has been insolvent for four months and has made certain creditors preferred. Appointment of a receiver is requested.
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U. S. District Court of New York
Offenbach & Moore
Epstein Bros
Broadway
Marine News Steamer Arrivals Reach Boston
Steamers Symra from Calcutta and Oscar II from Christiansand arrived in Boston on May 6, signaling a steady stream of overseas traffic into New York and surrounding ports as maritime movements continue to shape the regional trade outlook.
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Boston
Symra
Calcutta
New York
Oscar IL
Christiansand
Colorado Supreme Court upholds Denver wine room rule
The Colorado supreme court affirmed Denver's ordinance regulating wine rooms, reversing a district court ruling that women have equal access to wine rooms or saloons. The court said unrestricted female entry would injure public morality and upheld the city measure.
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Denver
Col
Colorado Supreme Court
District Court
Supreme Court
National banks asked for financial figures in call
The comptroller of the currency issued a nationwide call for the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Wednesday April 3, 1902. This action seeks updated data on bank reserves capital and loans from institutions across the United States.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
East End anarchist colony in London’s immigrant quarter
A reporter tours East London near Aldgate noting a dense anarchist and socialist presence among Russo Jewish and continental immigrants. He describes numerous clubs, coffee houses, dancing rooms, gambling dens, and outlets selling pro anarchist literature advocating broad social reforms and violent remedies.
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London
Aldgate
Church Row
Berners Street
Tilbury and
South-end
Commercial Road
Mile-end
Reclaiming the Arid South West in Pecos Valley
Robert M. Barker surveys the Pecos valley in southeastern New Mexico where private investment has built McMillan Lake and Lake Avalon, creating irrigation for 250000 acres. Canals, crops, and growing towns Roswell and Carlsbad flourished with water at 1.25 per acre, yielding cantaloupes, peaches, apples, and alfalfa.
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Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Pecos River
McMillan Lake
Lake Avalon
Carlsbad
Roswell
New England
Pecos
Minnesota
Robert M. Barker
Lawrence Looms Run as Strike Fund Held
In Lawrence about 40 weavers returned to Washington mills this morning, bringing running looms to about 300. Strike leaders deny the number and pledge a strong cause. A strike meeting this afternoon reported plans for a ball to aid strikers and funds for the strike.
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Lawrence
Washington Mills
Mohawk Steamer Fire Tames at New London Wharf
Fire aboard the Central Vermont freight steamer Mohawk at New London today confined to the after freight compartment and afterdeck house with four tug boats aiding the local fire department. Cause attributed to careless smoking. crew slept in the house escaped in time. bow hawser cut during blaze. hull undamaged and cargo largely unloaded. damage insured.
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New London
Conn
Vermont
Providence Teamsters Strike Reaches Quiet Standstill
Providence Rhode Island May 5 The city’s 1200 teamsters strike has settled into a quiet working basis. Master teamsters press to keep unions unrecognized while pursuing non union drivers with some success. Strike leaders claim growing union membership and believe business interests will not tolerate extended inactivity.
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Providence
R. I
Lynn carpenters wages dispute sparks Lynn meeting
In Lynn on May 5 a wage dispute arises between master builders and the building laborers union. A meeting of master builders will discuss the situation while the laborers union holds a special meeting to hear reports on wage increases. Eleven laborers employed by contractor E. S. Strout at a new Washington street shoe factory struck after a wage advance was refused, causing brick masons to halt work.
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Lynn
Master Builders
Laborers’ Union
E. S. Strout
Washington Street
Supreme Court rules on transit of Chinese detainees
The chief justice today sustained official delays on Chinese travelers in San Francisco. About 40 to 50 Chinese in transit have been held for four to five months. The ruling preserves deportation of those detained back to China.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
United States
San Francisco
China
Wrecked Schooner Canaria Off Thatcher Island Salvage Interest Grows
Gloucester May 5 Captain John Swim of the schooner C Hussey reported at sea Friday the wreck of the Canaria, wrecked after a collision with the Marsalla. The hull is sound but spars and bowsprit are gone and the deck lumber cargo washed away. The ship, carrying about 1975 barrels of pitch and turpentine worth around 30000 dollars, drifted near Thatcher's island and posed a navigation hazard as attempts to tow failed.
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Gloucester
John Swim
C. Hussey
Canaria
Marsalla
Thatcher's Island
Swim
Boston
Man Identified in Multi-State Horse Theft Case
Chief Hiram J. Brown of Natick Massachusetts and State Officer Baty, with F. McMahon, identify Geo. W. Sampson, arrested for stealing a horse and buggy in Wells Maine and disposing of it here. The man’s true name is D. W. Cameron. Massachusetts seeks theft in state, Maine has warrant for Wells theft, while this state charges him with disposing of stolen goods under false representations.
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Sabmnon Falls
N. H
Hiram J. Brown
Natick
Mass
Baty
F. McMahon
Geo. W. Sampson
Wells
McMahon
Trust Smashers Beef Conspiracy Bill Prepared for Filing
Washington May 5 U S attorney at Chicago S H Bethea and special assistant Day conferred with Attorney General Knox on the beef combine case They presented a bill in equity they prepared under his instruction The attorney general revised the bill in several important respects and it is to be sent to Chicago within a week for filing in the U S court clerk will receive the document and make it public after filing
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Washington
S. H. Bethea
U. S
Chicago
Wm. A. Day
Knox
Bethea
Day
United States Court
Anarchists Most MacQueen Miller Held on Bail
New York authorities arraigned Johann Most William MacQueen and Solomon Miller after a meeting of anarchists last night. Each was held in 1000 bail for examination on Wednesday. Most and MacQueen faced incendiary utterances charges while Miller was held for allegedly trying to rescue Most.
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New York
Johann Most
Wm. MacQueen
Solomon Miller
Most
MacQueen
Miller
Moody Act Allows Court Of Inquiry On Chicago Arrest
Secretary Moody authorized Captain Dayton to convene a court of inquiry to examine matters connected with the arrest and imprisonment of Chicago officers at Venice. The court's personnel were not disclosed.
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Washington
Dayton
Chicago
Moody
Venice
New Industry Moves to Attleboro from New Bedford
Attleboro hosts a new industry as David E. Makepeace purchases the Hope Island Manufacturing Co. of New Bedford and plans to move the plant here. The firm, employing about 20 workers, uses patented metal in jewelry production.
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Attleboro
David E. Makepeace
Hope Island Manufacturing Co
New Bedford
Renowned New Orleans Minister Struck by Trolley
Rev. D. M. Palmer D D famed Presbyterian pastor in New Orleans was knocked down by a trolley car this afternoon. He suffered multiple injuries including broken arm and leg a head injury and possible internal harm. Palmer is 83 years old and well known nationwide.
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New Orleans
D. M. Palmer
Palmer
Fire destroys warehouses at London docks
London May 5 fire consumed large warehouses at the London docks storing wool sugar and chemicals. Twenty two engines fought the blaze but could not stop the flames until roofs collapsed averting further spread.
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London
London Docks
Torpedo Boat Truxton Tests Speed in Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore reports the torpedo boat Truxton built at Sparrows Point underwent builder’s tests in Chesapeake Bay. The vessel reportedly performed excellently and reached 27 knots, exceeding the contract requirement of 26 knots. Official trial date remains to be set.
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Baltimore
Truxton
Sparrows Point
Chesapeake Bay
Child Fatally Burned in Attleboro Home
Eight month old son of Albert Andrews died after his clothing caught fire while playing with matches in his Attleboro residence. The tragedy occurred today as neighbors and relatives reacted to the fatal burn.
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Attleboro
Albert Andrews
Molders Win Demand in Albany Strike Settlement
Albany May 5 The machinery moulders strike begun Saturday across all city foundries ended tonight as companies concede a 25 cent per day wage increase demanded by the workers.
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Albany
Cuban legislators told no power until transfer
In Havana on May 5 Governor General Wood addressed the Cuban Senate and House of Representatives. He said no legislative power would exist until after the formal government transfer. Their task was to pass credentials and inform the military government who had been chosen for President, Vice President, and the legislative bodies.
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Havana
Senate
House of Representatives
Gen. Wood
Congress
Palacio Segundo
Comandancia General de la Marina
High Court of Admiralty
Bland Diet and Character Linked in Tolstoi's View
William Noyes argues in Good Housekeeping that appetite and activity shape character. A bland diet supports temperance and industry, while stimulating foods and meat-heavy meals may foster sensuality and aggression. He cites peasant labor, leisure, and dietary habits as evidence, urging simpler eating.
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Tolstoi
William Noyes
Good Housekeeping
A Fight to the Finish with a Muskellunge Musky
Excerpt from At With a Muskellunge challenge by John A tham in the May Scribner’s recounts a tense lake battle with a musky. A guide warns of the big fish’s strength as the angler wrestles the line through dawn cold, near exhaustion, finally landing the fish after a dramatic finale.
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John A.tham
May Scribner’s
Public's Frustration Grows At Car Running Time In Soda Counter
A fragment notes three of five people question a soda-counter man about running times for cars and grow upset when he seems unaware. The scene captures public impatience with transit details and the everyday friction in daily routines.
Plumbers Strike Over Eight Hour Day Demands
Journeymen plumbers in Lowell strike for an eight hour day and a minimum wage of 3.28 a day. Employers resist, citing job security and inconsistent work. Some firms grant half holidays, others push for longer hours. Conference with Costello. many shops unaffected, while several firms face widespread stoppage amid ongoing disputes.
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Lowell
Costello
Master Flumbers Union
H. H. Wilder
Maynard
H. R. Barker Company
J. BE. Drury
Boston
Plumbers Win Eight Hour Day At Lowell Firm
The T. Costello & Co. in Lowell, first to grant a nine hour day and now meeting the Plumbers union demand, becomes the first to adopt an eight hour day. Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised for indigestion relief and stomach health.
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T. Costello & Co
Lowell
Plumbers’ Union
Middlesex County Man Suffered Serious Injuries After Fall
Peter Olsen aged 30, boarding with Charles McCarthy on Franklin Street, was taken to Massachusetts Hospital Sunday night with a broken collar bone a probable skull fracture and other injuries. Olsen works as a greenhouse laborer for Warren W. Rawson on Warren Street. The night watchman found him at 4 am lying at the foot of a stair in the head house attached to the greenhouses. His condition was not deemed serious until later Sunday afternoon when a physician was summoned.
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Peter Olsen
Charles McCarthy
Franklin Street
Massachusetts Hospital
Olsen
Warren W. Rawson
Warren Street
Medford Pastor Opens Sermon After King’s Daughters Absence
In Medford at Union Congregational Church fewer than 50 attended the morning service, with an unusual absence of women from Communion Sunday. Pastor Rev. Isaac Pierson did not reference the dispute with the King’s Daughters, instead beginning a series with the text The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want.
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Union Congregational Church of
Medford
Isaac Pierson
King’s Daughters
Mr. Pierson
Sermons and Community Events in West Chelmsford
Sunday morning services featured Rev. Hiller with prayer power and a music quartet. Next Sunday the presiding elder preaches and administers the Lord's Sacrament. quarterly conference follows. Epworth league annual exercises in the evening. A Bible lecture series is postponed to the following Sunday due to league activities. Mrs Fletcher returns from Sunderland health improved. Miss Myra Durgin returns from Malden. Mrs Parkhurst visits Salem.
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Mr. Hiller
Epworth League
Worcester
Virgin
New York
Herbert E. Fletcher
Sunderland
Myra Durgin
Malden
J. A. Parkhurst
Salem
Obituary of Augustus N. Wiley Fitchburg stage driver dies at 75
Augustus N. Wiley longtime Fitchburg resident and former four horse stage coach driver between Concord and Boston died after four years of illness. Born in Portland in 1827 he moving to Concord at 16 and later settled in Fitchburg at 470 Water Street for about 40 years. He leaves his wife Elizabeth McDonald two sons Charles and A A Wiley a daughter Olivia Worthley two sisters Olive Elliott and Olive Johnson and brother Benjamin Wiley a member of Co B 53d regiment reported unreturned.
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Augustus N. Wiley
South Fitchburg
Mr. Wiley
Portland
Concord
N. H
Boston
Fitchburg
Water Street
Elizabeth McDonald
Charles FE
A. A. Wiley
Consolidated Road
Olivia A
F. W. Worthley
FE. E. Elliott
Olive A. Johnson
Tilton
Benjamin K. Wiley
Co. B. 53d Regiment
Deaths in Dorchester and Rosana Little at 83
In Dorchester on May 1 Stephen K. Conant aged 81 formerly of this city. In this city on May 5 Rosana Little aged 83 at 129 Fulton street at Mrs. Blake's home. The body was removed to the rooms of Undertaker Molloy.
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