Financial market notes and Erie company visit report
Sugar shows strength as Northern Pacific moves and copper stocks stay quiet. Osceola gains while Butte and Boston slip. large steel trades appear, and Union Pacific gains in London. Philip Dexter of Boston visits Grand Rapids to discuss Erie and Michigan Telephone investments, signaling future Western Michigan spending and expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Osceola
Butte
Boston
Rolston & Hooley
Union Pacific
London
Wheeling
L. E
Missouri Pacific
Erie
Keene
Chicago
Great Western
Wisconsin Central
Grand Rapids Evening Press
Philip Dexter
Erie Telephone Company
Grand Rapids
Erie Company
Michigan Telephone Co
Reynolds
Erie System
Michigan Telephone
Dexter
Michigan
Grand Rapids Democrat
Erie Companies
U S Steel Denies Leyland Steamship Purchase Motive
Officials of the U S Steel corporation deny that J P Morgan bought the Leyland Steamship Co to strengthen the steel firm s position. They say the company plans a large export business but has not arranged ocean transportation and the matter has not been discussed by the executive or financial committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Steel Corporation
Leyland Steamship Co
J. P. Morgan
Firemen tackle stubborn old Butler mill blaze
In Tremont and Suffolk mills firemen faced stubborn cotton bale smouldering after surface flames vanished. James E. Freeman rescued a woman, Miss O Neil, who recovered at home. The blaze, second for the mill, may cost 10 000 to 30 000 dollars. The mill, built in 1801 as a carding mill by Moses Hale, later became a cotton waste mill and then a storehouse for sorting waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont & Suffolk
James E. Freeman
Miss O’neil
Moses Hale
Judge Cowley
Hal
Whipple
Joshua Mather
Preston
Richard Arkwright
Lowell
Courier-Citizen Company
Josiah Butler
Butler
New Line of Gilt Mouldings for Frames and Oak Ornaments
A local maker offers deep gilt mouldings from 1.5 to 6 inches wide for oils and engravings, plus a wide range of ornamental oak in fresh shades. Guaranteed first-class work at the lowest prices. Geo. F. Maker, corner John and Merrimack Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Maker
John and
Merrimack Streets
Real Estate Market Offers Plentiful Bargains Now
The Gazette notes a flood of property for sale as a cautious real estate market tests the waters. It urges immediate action to invest in farms houses stores and land, arguing prices will rise as money tightness eases and buyers gain leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Handshakes and greetings in Modern Mexico
The article describes how handshakes are deeply embedded in Mexican social life. Hosts and guests exchange greetings upon entering or leaving homes, street encounters prompt salutes, and ladies kiss on both cheeks. Old friends share bear hugs, then hats are tipped as they speak. Other common scenes include car and streetcar exchanges, daily shop encounters, and morning greetings among store employees, reflecting formal, cheerful courtesy across society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Champagne Gagnon unite in quiet church wedding
Mr Arthur Champagne and Miss O Gagnon wed yesterday at St Josephs parochial residence with Rev Fr Lamothe officiating. Witnesses were Matthew Gagnon and Alec Champagne. A reception followed at 22 Lee Street. The couple will reside at 22 Paige Street after a wedding tour and received many useful presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Champagne
O. Gagnon
St. Joseph’s Church
Lamothe
Matthew Gagnon
Alec Champagne
Lee Street
Paige Street
Mrs Richardson and friends visit Lowell
Mrs. L. Richardson and Mrs. Leonard R. Richardson of Boston are visiting friends in Lowell. Frank O. Shaw is confined to his home with sciatic rheumatism. Elizabeth Lord has been granted a special accrued pension of $8. Owing to a severe attack of tonsillitis Miss Ida Marie Rogers has been obliged to give up her part in Little Red Riding Hood which opens at the Boston Museum next Monday for a run of six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Richardson
Leonard R. Richardson
Boston
Lowell
Frank O. Shaw
Elizabeth Lord
Ida Marie Rogers
Boston Museum
Obituaries of Derby Coburn Perham and Holland locals
Henry W. Derby died after a brief illness at 3 Belmont street aged 79. He was born in Fitchburg on February 9, 1833 and survived by his widow and daughters Mabel and Alice of Tsoston. Augustus J. Coburn, 67, of Lakeview avenue near the Navy Yard, died at work in his yard Sunday morning. Foster Perham, 67, of 100 Riverside Street, longtime bookkeeper for 8. N. Wood & Son, died at home after declining health since last November. Timothy Holland, 73, longtime Lowel resident and gas works employee of 36 years, died at 48 Butterfield street leaving a wife and one son.
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Henry W. Derby
Belmont Street
Mr. Derby
Fitchburg
Lowell
Mabel
Alice of
Tsoston
Augustus J. Coburn
Dracut
Lakeview Avenue
Navy Yard
Collinsville
Foster Perham
Riverside Street
N. Wood & Son
Charles F. Weston
James Thorpe
Belle
Charles
George Perham
Timothy Holland
Butterfield Street
John
Funeral notices from several local families in May
The report lists multiple funeral services held yesterday and today in the city. Ovide Saucier, Mary Singleton, Thomas Ferris, Nellie Baker, Mary Queenan, Edwin Kelley, and Mary Senior are named with homes and churches noted. Details include officiants, bearers, cemeteries, and undertakers, reflecting a busy period of rites in St. Joseph's, St. Patrick's, Edson cemetery, and local parishes. The piece also mentions Knights of Malta and various family attendees from out of town.
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Ovide Saucier
Dodge Street
St. Joseph’s Church
Desroghes
Magison
Gaggon
Racicot
Vincelette
Perrault
O. Clement
G.; Blanchette
A. Chapedelaine
S. Laraghes
O. Carron
P. Desoniers
Buvial
Fr. Fournier
Mary Singleton
Lyon Street
L. C. Manchester
Turner
Tiffiney
Shepherd
Howarth
Edson
Young
Thomas A. Ferris
London Street
Knights of Malta
Weinbeck
W. Prescott
R. Gormley
J. McCormick
R. R. McKenzie
N. W. Matthews
J. M. Craig
Nellie Baker
Fr. McHugh
FE. F. Faulkner
Schmidt
Faulkner
J. J. Finn
Michael J. Johnson
Philip Toherty
P. McDonough
Mr. Burns
Boston
William Manning
William Barry
John Laughton
William F. Gorman
Nellie
Meehan
Jennie
Margaret
McDermott
Della Kelley
Delia Cosgrove
Gertrude Sullivan
Winnifred Higgins
Lyn
Walla
W. T. Foss
Nellie McGrath
Annie
Winnie Coleman
John T. Meehan
Patrick J. Meehan
J. P. Meehan
J. S. McDermott
J. F. Lynch
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Davey
Edwin E. Kelley
Lowell
Togvus
W. A. Bartlett
Obituary notices for multiple local figures dated May
Death notices list William F Washington aged 24 and others mourned. Ayer James H Ayer aged 57 funeral at 1296 Middlesex Street Wednesday 8 am. Henry W Derby 68 2 21 funeral Thursday 2 pm. Mary Gerrard 69 funeral Edson cemetery chapel Wednesday. Foster Perham 68 funeral Saturday 2 pm 106 Riverside Street. Bodies arriving under Molloy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Washington
Michael
Mary
George
Molloy
Ayer
North Chelmsford
James H. Ayer
Charles Clapp
Middlesex Street
Whitefield
N. H. Derby
Belmont Street
Henry W. Derby
Gerrard
New Bedford
Mary Gerrard
Edson Cemetery
Perham
Pawtucketville
Foster Perham
Riverside Street
New CMStP Booklet Describes Aberdeen to Missouri River Route
The illustrated booklet informs readers about the Aberdeen to Missouri River country, a region newly reached by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. A copy is available by mailing a two cent stamp to F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Aberdeen
Missouri River
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Balance sheet snapshot shows substantial assets and reserves
The document lists loans and discounts totaling 706 646 04, overdrafts 212 80, securities including US bonds 450 000, real estate holdings 45 000, and 898 477 77 due from banks. It also records reserve assets such as specie 143 480, legal tender notes 64 000, and a redemption fund 10 000, totaling 3 156 365 75 with total liabilities and capital 727 481 28 and 41 418 50 final balance.
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U.S
Bank Statement Summary from 1401 Ledger omits key data
Walter W. Johnson, cashier, swears the bank statement is true as of May 7, 1401. The balance sheet lists loans and discounts 1,168,189.99, overdrafts 400.39, U S bonds 100,000, due from banks 100,000, reserves 151,142.99, and various assets including notes of other banks 82,470 and legal tender notes 21,850.00. Total assets approximate 1,687,876.65 with a redemption fund of 5,000 and a 815.14 balance in U S. reserves.
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U. S
Internal Revenue
U.S
S.s
Lawrut Money Reserve Is Bank
Bpccio
Sevecesevcere
Basib
Walter W. Johnson
Doey
Alter W. Johnson
Frank Coburn
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Spencer Trask & Co
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Penn Railroad
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Atlantic
Butie & Bos
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Isle Royal
Mont
Coal & Coke
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Old Dominion
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Rhode Island
Trimountain
Trinity Eee
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al U
Winona
Wolverine
Brie
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U.S. Oil
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Securities
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St. Louis
San Francisco
Cral
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Champagne
Gagnon
McGovern's Court
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May
South Dakota Farms
Traders National Bank
Massachusetts
Tarkfest
Wicsvice Sassee
United States
State OF
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Ss. I
Frederic A. Holden
Rank B. Hill
Jesse N. Trull
Clarence H. Nurson
Joan C. Burke
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Reyings
Statz
Edward E. Sawyer
Chas. W. Eaton
A. Storr
J. Adams Bartvert
Guerce R. Richardson
Eport
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Strate
Mipplesex
Arthur G. Poutarp
Wiclliam H. Anpruson
William Seerann
Perham - Stickney CO
Atherton Machine Co
Atherton
Mass
Charles Stickney
Perham-Stickney Company
Lowell, Mass
A. G. Pollard & CO
Tsuboyama
HER Majesty’s
Her Majesty's
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
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