Stock Market Opens Irregular in New York May 7
The New York stock market opened irregular with Amalgamated Copper at 6 54, Atchison 81, Baltimore & Ohio 93 and other names in narrow ranges. By 10:10 a.m. London rate disappointment weighed on overseas issues while Rock Island trades and Missouri Pacific moves added confusion. By 11 a.m. profit taking and selling pressure pushed prices under yesterday's close except Amalgamated which rose a point.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Norfolk & Western
Ontario &Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Southern
Union Pacific
United States Steel
London
Bank of England
St. Louis
San Francisco
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Missouri Pacific
Amalgamated
May cotton futures hit new high as trades begin
New York May 7 futures opened firm with May at 10.85 and May cotton rising to 10.86 at the open to set a new high for the current movement. Futures listed for June 10.10 July 10.13 August 9.74 September 9.03 October 8.74 November 8.63 December 8.65 January 8.66.
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New York
British Transvaal loan issued at par with 3 percent interest
The British Transvaal loan of 175 million dollars will be issued at par bearing 3 percent interest. It is redeemable in 1953. The British board of trade April statement shows imports down 11.99 million dollars and exports down 1.78 million dollars.
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Transvaal
British Board of Trade
Westchester Meet Opens at Morris Park Big Day for Met Handicap
New York May 7 The spring racing season begins with the Westchester Jockey Club meeting at Morris park as Aque duct and Jamaica races serve as preludes. The Met handicap worth 15000 with 12000 to the winner draws strong favorites from W C Whitney Gunfire and Leonora Loring. Old England Slave and Colonel Bill Francisco Yellow Tail also figure prominently in the pre race betting.
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New York
Westchester Jockey Club
Morris Park
Aqueduct
Jamaica
Westchester
W. C. Whitney
Gunfire
Burns
Leonora Lori
Baltimore May 7 election tally sheets opened
Baltimore Md May 7 The board of election supervisors began official examination of tally sheets from Tuesday's municipal election. Boxes from four disputed precincts will be opened and votes counted. McLane the Democratic candidate for mayor leads by 580 with four precincts unlikely to alter result. Republicans plan to file a contest on behalf of Frank Gachter.
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Baltimore
Board of Election Supervisors
McLane
Republican Committee
Frank Gachter
Rebels Gain Victory Over Imperial Forces Near Fez
Melilla May 7 Rebels have defeated imperial troops after ten hours of fighting near Fez capturing positions and tents with substantial loot. Both sides suffered heavy losses. Rebels sent messengers for reinforcements but none were dispatched, leaving them unable to withstand further attack.
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Melilla
Morocco
Fez
Sugar Making in Mexico A Promising Industry Prospect
Readers are invited to obtain a free book detailing the sugar industry in Mexico. The publication highlights American methods, progress, and the large profits being earned by sugar planters. Send name and address to Lawrence Norris & Co. at 131 State Street, Boston.
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Lawrence, Norris & CO
State Street
Boston
Braced Up Cemetery Gains Ground Under New Management
Edson cemetery, under new management, improves rapidly with upright tombstones and repaired lots. Trustees seek self supporting status, arguing current law diverts funds to city but the work strengthens the grounds, raises deeds and maintenance payments, and promises better records and expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson
General Treasury Fund
City Hall
Watson
Second Avenue
Transvaal Loan Planned for Railways and Public Works
London May 6 The Colonial Secretary Chamberlain moved in the House of Commons to guarantee a 175 million dollar Transvaal loan. He outlined funds to buy railways for 65 million, develop railways 25 million, land settlement 12.5 million, and public works 10 million. Secur ity to be charged on the common fund of the Transvaal and Orange River Colony.
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London
House of Commons
Transvaal
Chamberlain
Orange River
Intercolonial Council
Federation of South Africa
Ritchie
Textile workers rally as AFL leaders aid Lowell strike
In Lowell yesterday the United Textile Workers leaders Tan sey Hibbert and Representative Ross of Fall River met strike chiefs. They brought several hundred dollars in checks to unions. Loomfixers union received 500 from Fall River and 50 from Chicopee. Weavers gather for possible Fitchburg recruitment as Gompers is urged to visit. AFL aid delays frustrate strikers.
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United Textile Workers
Tansey and Hibbert
Ross
Fall River
National
Mexican loan planned for public works
Reports from New York on strong authority say a Mexican loan under $25 million is near completion. The issue would be a five percent bond issued abroad in effect, though presented as raised in this country. Proceeds would fund public improvements.
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New York
May
Italian laborer held for grand jury in Mt Vernon riot
Mt Vernon New York May 6 Italian laborer Louis De Marte was arraigned before Judge Bennett on inciting the riot and was held for the grand jury. Police say De Marte led yesterday's disturbances with no further incidents or demonstrations occurring today.
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Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Louis de Marte
Bennett
de Marte
Worcester selects Lewis as superintendent of schools
Worcester May 6 The school committee elected Homer P. Lewis principal of South High School as superintendent to fill the unexpired term of Clarence F. Carroll who has taken the Rochester New York post A majority of sub committees favored John T Freeman of Washington D C but the minority report endorsing Lewis was accepted by a 15 to 9 vote.
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Worcester
Homer P. Lewis
South High School
Clarence F. Carroll
Rochester
N. Y
John T. Freeman
Washington, D. C
Lewis
Lou Betts Acquitted in West 34th Gambling Case
New York on May 6 Lou Betts was acquitted today by a jury of maintaining a gambling house at West 34th Street. The acquittal follows two sensational raids on the place in March.
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New York
Lou" Betts
West 34Th Street
Funeral for John Dunn in Chelmsford and North Chelmsford
The funeral for John Dunn was held yesterday at his West Chelmsford home at eight, followed by a nine o'clock Mass at St. John's in North Chelmsford led by Rev Fr Schofield. Bearers were Charles Dunn, John Flynn, Patrick Flynn, and James Lawler. Burial occurred at St. Patrick's Cemetery under Undertakers O'Donnell and Sons.
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John Dunn
West Chelmsford
St. John’s Church
North Chelmsford
Fr. Schofield
Charles Dunn
John and Patrick Flynn
James Lawler
St. Patrick's Cemetery
O'Donnell & Sons
Obituaries for Livingston and Morey notices
Lottie Livingston of 28 Spring Court Livingston aged 20. Mary C Morey widow of Frederick A Morey of Billerica died May 5. Funeral from her Billerica Centre home Friday at 2 PM, private.
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Livingston
Spring Court
School Street
Lottie Livingston
Morey
Billerica
Mary C. Morey
Frederick A. Morey
Billerica Centre
Britain Proclaims Monroe Doctrine in Persian Gulf
London May 6 Foreign Secretary Lansdowne declares a British Monroe Doctrine in the Persian gulf warning that any naval base or fortified port by another power would invite war with Great Britain. He argues Britain’s role opened the gulf for world trade and that sea-route protection to India requires British predominance. The move garners mixed reactions as other powers await replies.
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London
Lansdowne
Persian Gulf
Great Britain
House of Lords
Lord Lansdowne
India
Gulf
Capt. Mahan
United States
Westminster Gazette
Colombia May Delay Action on Panama Canal Treaty
Washington reports say President Marroquin may postpone calling a special Colombian Congress session to consider the Panama canal treaty. Opposition grows and doubts arise about a government majority, risking the treaty not being taken up before July 20. The constitution allows executive power expansion during disturbances, potentially enabling ratification if required.
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Washington
Marroquin
Colombia
United States
Day will in Quincy bequest plan approved
Dedham May 6 The will of John J Day late of Quincy allocating 56000 in public bequests received probate court approval. Bequests include 5000 to Quincy hospital and Boston college 500 to two Quincy church pastors and 5000 each to several Boston and Dorchester Catholic and charity institutions once real estate is disposed of, plus a 5000 to an East Boston institution linked to testator's wife's cousin Sister Lucy.
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Dedham
John J. Day
Quincy
Flynt
Norfolk Probate Court
Quincy Hospital
Boston College
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
St. John’s Roman Catholic Church
Carney Hospital
South
Boston
Working Boys Home
Little Sisters of the Poor
St. Joseph's Home
St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum
House of the Good Shepherd
St. Mary’s Infant Asylum
Dorchester
Lucy
Pelland Arrested in Manchester Break-in Case
William Pelland about 20 was arrested on Thorndike street by Inspector Donaldson on a warrant for breaking and entering in Manchester. Manchester police had warned Superintendent Moffatt to watch for him after a description listed he might be found nearby. Pelland is wanted in Manchester on three complaints for breaking and entering.
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William Pelland
Thorndike Street
Donaldson
Manchester
Moffatt
Pelland
Clean Dead River drive passes big dam at Waterville
The last of the Dead River rear drive moved through the big dam on Dead river yesterday. It has been a long hard drag, but the drive is a clean one.
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Waterville
Dead River
Barrel Murder Case Seizes Four Italians in Pittsburg
New York detectives join Pittsburg officers and Captain Walsh in a barrel murder case. They target local Italians and arrest four men after an overnight canvass in Webster avenue. Det Aymer questions suspects and police secure points to aid the probe.
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Pittsburg
New York
Benedetto Madonia
Walsh
United States Secret Service
Webster Avenue
Aymer
Cherry
POST OFFICES to Undergo Broad Investigation Nationwide
Washington May 6 Postmaster General Payne confirmed a broad extension of the post office probe to include major federal post offices nationwide. He said a $5000 increase in contingent expenses funds would aid the effort, though exact plans and potential use of outside investigators remain undecided. A committee may assess needs and conditions at post offices and supply dispatch, with details to be shaped as the current inquiry continues.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Payne
Middlesex Town Accepts Carnegie Gift for Library
At an adjourned meeting on Wednesday the town voted to accept Andrew Carnegie’s gift of 12500 for a public library. The town also voted to raise 1500 to build a basement, notify Mr Carnegie of the acceptance, and appropriate 1250 annually to support the library.
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Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Unitarian Circle selects delegate to National Alliance meeting
At the Chelmsford event Mrs. Louise C. Howard was chosen as a delegate to the National Alliance annual meeting in Boston during anniversary week. The Junior Endeavorers of the Congregational church held a social with an illustrated Maud Muller poem in the vestry led by Mabel and Alice Poor. George M. Wright plans extended time in New Hampshire to supervise clearing a large woodland tract he bought. Falls and Burkinshaw upgraded their branch drug store exterior and interior, and All Saints parish house at Lowell and Billerica streets will soon improve its appearance.
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Unitarian Ladies’ Circle and Alliance
Louise C. Howard
National Alliance
Boston
Congregational Church
Maud Muller
Mabel
Alice Poor
Geo. M. Wright
New Hampshire
Falls & Burkinshaw
All Saints’ Parish
Lowell and
Billerica Streets
Custody Ruling Breaks Will Guardianship Clause
In Buffalo on May 6 Mrs Alice Burdick wins custody of her three children reversing Edwin L Burdick's will provision that guardianship be entrusted to executors. Surrogate Marcus voided that clause noting Burdick lacked legal guardianship power without Mrs Burdick consent. She may seek guardianship of child property later.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Alice Burdick
Edwin L. Burdick
Plumbers Union Strike Ties Up Schenectady Building
Schenectady New York May 6 The plumbers union members walked out causing a tie up in building trades. The strike centers on an eight hour day demanding four dollars while employers refuse to concede.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Plumbers’ Union
Wife of traveling salesman commits suicide in Stamford home
Mrs Geo L Wallace 45, wife of a New York firm traveler, obtained her husband revolver and fatally shot herself during a nurse's temporary absence in Stamford Connecticut on May 6. She had been ill for two months, with suffering causing mental derangement.
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Stamford
Conn
Geo. L. Wallace
New York
Commission Members Join Taft in Benguet Flight
Manila May 6 The United States Philippine commission left for Benguet to join Gov Taft. They plan to return to Manila in June.
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Manila
United States Philippine Commission
Benguet
Gov. Taft
Eastern Middlesex builders oppose union talks on carpenters strike
The Eastern Middlesex Builders Association met in the Brown building to discuss the carpenters strike. President R C Guptil presided as 40 members from several towns convened. They refused to recognize a union talk committee, upheld a $2.80 daily wage offer, and noted a dull building market due to high material and labor costs.
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Eastern Middlesex Builders’ Association
Brown Building
R. C. Guptil
Arlington
Middlesex
Hoars Celebrate Golden Anniversary at Walnut Avenue Farm
In Boxborough on May 1 Mr and Mrs Silas H Hoar marked their 50 years of marriage with a social gathering at their Walnut avenue farm. relatives and neighbors attended to offer congratulations, while the couple’s long history on a Wetherbee family farm noted back to Queen Anne era. A later church gathering and road lawn improvements by Congregational members followed on May 2 with work continuing.
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Silas H. Hoar
Walnut Avenue
Hoar
Littleton
Lucy Wetherbee
Silas and
Mary
Taylor) Wetherbee
Oue
Wetherbees
Queen Anne
Congregational Church
Fire aftermath and town debates in East Pepperell
East Pepperell residents face a court case as Franklin E. Morrill is charged with malicious mischief for destroying N C Griffin’s car during the March 19 shoe shop fire. Bonds of $500 were posted by Morrill’s father. Local discussion centers on two railroad proposals, an electric link between Centre and East village, and the Lunenburg Tyngsboro line, with a May 26 public hearing planned at the town hall. Also noted are stalled church events, tent caterpillar outbreaks, and a fire last week that destroyed Henry Parker’s Brookline street storehouse with limited insurance.
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Frank E. Morrill
N. C. Griffin
Mr. Morrill
Morrill
Ayer & Nashua
Groton
Nashua River
Tarbell Street
Lowell Street
Broad Meadows
Nashua
Pepperell
Town Hall
Nashua & Ayer
River Street
Lunenburg & Tyngsboro
Townsend Street
East Village
W. A. Kemp
Milford
N. H
Unitarian Church
Brookline Street
Henry Parker
Middlesex Hunt cross country run in Lincoln in rain
The Middlesex Hunt club held a ten mile cross country chase through Lincoln on Tuesday afternoon. Six hound couples led riders over fields walls and ditches from Baker's bridge to South Lincoln station and back to the kennels via the Codman Higginson estates. Notables included A Henry Higginson master Francis P Sears Julian Chamberlain Wesson Adams Howard Snelling and Whip Paley.
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Middlesex Hunt Club
Whip Paley
Baker’s Bridge
Messrs. Snelling and Blodgett
Lincoln
Unitarian Secretary St. John to Visit First Congregational Church
Rev. Charles E. St. John, secretary of the American Unitarian Association, will visit the First Congregational Church next Sunday and lead the morning service at 11. This marks his first visit, with hopes for strong parish turnout. A reception for Rev. P. Hiller follows on Friday evening May 8 at 7:45 in the Congregational Church. all churchgoers and friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. St. John
American Unitarian Association
First Congregational Church
Mr. St. John
P. Hiller
Congregational Church
Hiller
Wilmington News Briefs Highlight Local Changes and Fires
Mr Benjamin IF Kidder sold his personal property at auction last Saturday and will live with his son Frank W on Thurston avenue. Asa Sheldon has left for northern New York to fetch a carload of cattle. Three fires struck different town areas this past week, burning several hundred cords of wood on Mr McIntosh s lot. W A Rogers departed for Topeka Kansas as a Boston Y M C A delegate to a convention. A large building project will begin with President Roosevelt laying the cornerstone. Alvin Phelps is ill with pneumonia. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin IF. Kidder
Frank W
Thurston Avenue
Asa Sheldon
New York
McIintosh
W. A. Rogers
Topeka
Kansas
Boston Y. M
Charity Teas Highlight Exquisite Gowns and Sweet Charity
Charity teas offer a refined opportunity to admire exquisite gowns in a display of generosity as communities embrace the notion that sweet charity can be tastefully served.
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Stock Market
New York Market
R. L. Day & CO
Tremont Bank
State Bank
Ipswich Mills
Concord & Mont’s
Fitchburg R
Amer
Tel & Tel
Holyoke Water Power Co
Eastern Steamship Co
Lawrence Gas Coast
Sle Corp
Francis Henshaw & CO
Atlas Bank
Prescott Bank
Lowell
Pittsfield & No Adams
Bigelow Carpet Co
Lewis Wharf Co
Amer Walth Watch Co
Mexican Telephone Co
Stk Yds Co
Boston Elect Co
Mexico
Philip R. Hovey
Investment Securities
State St
Western Telephone
Li Thic
Corey, Milliken & Co
Exchange
Edson Cemetery
Joe
Messrs
Tansey, Hibbert and
America
Lou Betts
Lords
Madonia
MR. Payne
Middlesex County
Hudson
Chelmsford
Morning Citizen
DAY Courier
Malden
Boxborough
Rootbeer
Charles E. Hires
Malvern, Pa
Bb. E. E
East Pepperell
Westford
Wilmington
Lowell Gone Price Clothing Company
Equitable Life Assurance Society
The
Nicholas G. Norcross
Central ST
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