Stock Market Opens Irregular Amid Mixed Early Gains
New York May 13 The stock market opened irregular with small moves among leaders. Amalgamated Copper 66 1 2, Anaconda 112, Atchison 78, Erie 36, New York Central 155, United States Steel 40 and many others showing fractional changes. By 11 a.m. some high priced issues were liquidated but then rallied with gains for Northwestern, Rock Island, and several rail and utility stocks as broader recoveries emerged from yesterday’s declines.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Anaconda
Atchison
Brooklyn Transit
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Erie
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk and Western
New York Central
Ontario and Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Steel
London
Delaware and Hudson and
Northwestern
General Electric
Colorado
St. Louis Southwestern
Lake Erie and
Pittsburg
D. C
St. Louis
Delaware and Hudson
Canadian Pacific
Tennessee Coal
Futures open firm with varied May to Jan quotes
New York futures opened firm on May 9 with May at 9.32, June 9.15 bid, July 9.10, August 8.86, September 8.36, October 8.18, November 8.10, December 8.10, January 8.09.
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New York
Rudolph Keppler Re-elected President of NYSE
Rudolph Keppler was elected president of the New York Stock Exchange for the fifth consecutive term, signaling continued leadership as the exchange navigates evolving markets and regulatory expectations.
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Rudolph Keppler
The
New York Stock Exchange
Lineman McCormick Falls From Pole in Davis Square
Thomas McCormick, a Lowell fire department lineman, survived a 25 foot fall in Davis square while transferring wires for Hope company No. 1. He landed on his feet, fracturing both feet and injuring a left leg. he was taken to St John’s hospital and is reported doing well. He is about 50, has 15 years with the department, and lives at 172 First street.
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Thomas McCormick
Lowell
Henry Fernald
Story
St. John’s Hospital
McCormack
O'Donnell Brothers Die After Generous Legacy
Hugh and Neal O'Donnell, long-time New York produce exchange members and co owners of a cooperative factory, died within a fortnight of each other. They donated vast sums to Catholic institutions worldwide, distributing annual profits over $40,000 for 18 years. On death their estate is to be divided into 250 parts for named institutions.
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New York
Hugh
Neal O'Donnell
Neal
Hugh O’donnell
The
Produce Exchange
Shackleford Denies Opposition to Martinique Aid
St. Louis May 13 Congressman Dorsey W. Shackleford of Missouri says he did not oppose a congressional appropriation for Martinique sufferers and expresses deep sympathy for the victims. He adds he is willing to do anything lawful for their relief.
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St. Louis
Dorsey W. Shackleford
Missouri
Washington
Martinique
Shackleford
May Close Its Doors At John Street Church
A meeting of the John Street Congregational church and society is set for Friday evening to decide the church policy. Sentiment favors closing the church, with a vote likely to dissolve the church and society by July 1 or earlier.
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John Street
John Street Congregational Church and Society
Church
Denver Rail Bond Filed for Record in Colorado
The first collateral mortgage of the Denver and Northwestern Railway to Mercantile Trust Co of New York covers a $6,000,000 bond issue due in gold on May 1, 1932. The company plans immediate railroad construction and to buy Denver City Tramway’s $5,000,000 capital stock, with a route from Denver to Rollinsville and beyond toward Mount Sulphur Springs.
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Denver
Col
Denver and Northwestern Railway Company of
Colorado
Mercantile Trust Co
New York
Denver City
Marey photographs reveal how feats are learned and birds fly
Professor Marey analyzes athletic skill through photographs showing head and shoulder posture lowers center of gravity for higher jumps and reduced effort. He records bird wing motion like a screw propeller, using a photographic revolver to capture successive wing movements and trajectory lines in flight.
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Marey
Pearson’s Magazine
Roosevelt Urges 5000000 Relief for Martinique Crisis
President Roosevelt issues a May 12 1902 White House proclamation requesting an immediate 5000000 appropriation to aid Martinique and surrounding Caribbean regions suffering starvation and danger. He directs Treasury War and Navy to take relief measures within executive power.
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America
Fort de France
Martinique
Poe
United States
St. Vincent
Treasury
War
Navy
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Washington
King Edward Gives 25000 Francs To Martiniqe Disaster Fund
London May 2 King Edward sent 25000 francs as his contribution to the relief fund for Martinique disaster sufferers. The Czar telegraphed President Loubet with sympathy for France over the West Indian catastrophe.
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London
Edward
Martinique
Loubet
France
Roosevelt
M. Emile Loubet
French Republic
Paris
Theodore Roosevelt
Emile Loubet
The King of Spain A Sketch of His Life and Training
A yorker summarizes a Life of the young King of Spain who will ascend the throne this month. Gen Stewart L. Woodford notes disciplined schooling from seven in the morning to late math drills, modern languages mastery, and daily military practice. The future monarch, polished in French German Italian and English, is pale delicate and precocious as seen at San Sebastian and in court receptions.
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Spain
Stewart L. Woodford
Madrid
San Sebastian
Record of the 1859 aurora borealis event in August
A historical note recalls an aurora borealis display lasting a full week in August 1859. Separately, it notes that wild canaries were not originally yellow but green or gray in color.
Roosevelt orders aid for Martinique disaster
The President, after a cabinet meeting, orders war navy and treasury depts to cooperate in relief for Martinique sufferers. The Dixie will sail from Brooklyn to Martinique Wednesday with stores. two cutters to Western Antilles. $100000 appropriated for subsistence, clothing, medicines, and supplies. The message to Congress urges immediate appropriation and lists distributions through the army, quartermaster, and commissary departments.
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Washington
War, Navy
Treasury Departments
Martinique
State Department
Navy
Dixie
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Revenue Cutter Service
Antilles
War Department
New York
Congress
Department of the Army
Weston
Col
Brainard
Capt. Gallagher
Commissary Department
Quartermaster’s Department
Ludington
Senate Debates Philippine Government Bill and Cuba Aid
In Washington the Senate debated the Philippine government measure and a Cuba diplomatic and consular appropriations bill. The conference on Cuba aid was agreed to with Cullom Lodge and Morgan named as conferees. A bill fixing criers and bailiffs pay to three dollars a day passed amid remarks on policy and law in the islands.
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Washington
Senate
Bailey
Tex
Cuba
Messrs
Cullom
Lodge
Morgan
State Department
Ayme
Fort de France
United States
Foraker
Ohio
Penanery
Mr.Foraker
South Carolina
Tillman
McKinley
Denver News
Patterson
Hayti in Turmoil as Congress Halts Amid Strife
Port au Prince Haitian capital erupts as three factions rally after President Sam resigns. Gen Leconte backing troops, Gen Wilbrun backed by ex president, Gen Foix Colin favors Congress resignation and election. Congress meeting suspended as streets see severe fighting and population takes up arms. Government declares serious crisis.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Sam
Leconte
Wilbrun
Foix Colin
Congress
Interior
Chamber of Deputies
Steamers Arrive in Boston From London and Bremen
Marine news reports the steamers Caledonian arriving from London and New York on May 13, along with Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from Bremen and La Champagne from Havre.
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Boston
Caledonian
London
New York
Bremen
la Champagne
Havre
Miners Lockout in Three Anthracite Districts Declared
Scranton Pennsylvania May 12 President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers says the three anthracite districts are completely tied up with about 140000 idle workers. Only half are in Lackawanna Wyoming region and 20000 in Lehigh 50000 in Schuylkill. Delaware Lackawanna and Western reports no lockout planned and coal shipments halted since Saturday. Officials warn a coal famine if suspensions persist after Wednesday. Election of delegates underway.
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Scranton
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Lehigh
Schuylkill
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Coal Department
Wilkesbarre
Election Prevented in Haiti as Congress Vote Collapses
Reports from Cape Haytien describe a violent clash in Port au Prince between presidential candidates supporters. Congress election halted. shooting in streets. Gen Nord leads forces toward Port au Prince to back Gen Firmin, with northern departments strongly favoring Firmin.
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Cape Haytien
Hayti
Port Au Prince
Sam
Congress
Nord
Firmin
Mystery Woman Fannie Lucas Found Dead in Dam
Dover authorities report the body of Miss Fannie Lucas was found in the Cocheco mills dam, ending days of worry since her Feb 28 disappearance from her brother’s home. Coroner says autopsy unnecessary. relatives cite self destruction amid mental distress. Immediate burial ordered.
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Dover
N. H
Fannie Lucas
Cocheco Mills
British Register of Ships Not Affected by Morgan White Star Pact
In the House of Commons Gerald Balfour said after reviewing the Feb 4 agreement between the Morgans and the White Star and Dominion lines the ships involved may keep British register. Arnold Forster stated the admiralty will renew the White Star deal with a clause prohibiting transfer of vessels to foreign flags without prior written consent and that subsidy under the new terms has been paid. Law officers affirm no Feb 4 clause blocks admiralty enforcement with White Star.
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London
House of Commons
Board of Trade
Gerald Balfour
Morgans
White Stars
Dominion Lines
Admiralty
Arnold Forster
White Star Line
Crown
Not the Canal The Morgan fleet to Manchester plans discussed
The Westminster Gazette reports no Morgan purchase of the Manchester ship canal but notes a possible agreement routing Morgan syndicate vessels to Manchester to reduce dues and charges and aid beef and steel distribution in the midlands and north. The Morgans tell AP they were unaware of any negotiations until the newspaper report appeared.
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London
The
Westminster Gazette
J. Pierpont Morgan
Manchester Ship Canal
Mr. Morgan
Manchester
Liverpool
Midlands
Great Britain
Morgans
Associated Press
Church for sale in Holyoke over unpaid contractor lien
Reverend A M Sierski of the Mater Dolorosa Polish Catholic church warns the church may be sold after contractor Joseph H Fowles threatens to file a mechanic’s lien and auction the property within ten days if funds are not paid. The largely mill-employed congregation faces shutdowns at Lyman mills, hindering payment for the roughly $30,000 church completed in January with 1200 seating capacity.
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Holyoke
A. M. Sierski
Jos. H. Fowles
Lyman Cotton Mills
Kendals provoked crowd at Royal Opera House Leicester
London May 12 The Kendals stage a new play to much success at the Royal Opera House Leicester. After Saturday's performance the audience cheered the actors, flung oranges and biscuits at the band, and refused to leave until Mrs Kendal spoke. She criticized theatre dressing room facilities, echoing remarks made at a bazaar opening earlier that day.
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London
Royal Opera House
Leicester
Kendals
Lineman James McCormick Injured After Fall at Work
James McCormick a fire department lineman fell from a pole while working in Davis square yesterday afternoon breaking his ankle and sustaining other injuries whose severity could not be determined. He was taken to St John’s hospital in an ambulance and rested comfortably last evening. he resides at 152 Market street.
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James McCormick
Davis Square
St. John’s Hospital
Market Street
McCormack
Rebels Routed After Two Days of Fight in Chi-Li Province
Pekin reports the government declares a southern Chi-Li rebellion crushed after two days of fighting with rebel leaders captured. The victory consolidates control in the region and ends an insurgent challenge to authority.
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Pekin
Chi-Li
Boston provision dealer robbed on dark Melrose street
O S Pletcher of Blackstone street Boston was attacked by two men on Botolph Melrose while walking home on Sunday night. A sandbag blow felled him, the thieves rifled his vest pocket wallet containing 475 dollars from Saturday’s sales, then vanished. He reported the crime but could offer no descriptions due to darkness.
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Milford
Geo. H. Marsh
Milford, Holliston and Framingham
Marsh
Framingham
O. S. Pletcher
Blackstone Street
Boston
Botolph Street
Melrose
West Hill Avenue
Main Street
Mr. Fletcher
City awards pipe contract to M. F. Drumley & Co New York
The Water department awarded a 100 ton pipe contract to M. F. Drumley & Co of New York City at 28.20 per ghort ton. Other bids ranged from 28.40 to 28.95 per ghort ton from U S Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Co Warren Foundry and Machine Co Philadelphia John Fox Co and others. Two bids arrived late and were rejected as higher. Bids closed Saturday noon. result announced late afternoon.
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Water Department
City
M. 4. Drumley & Co
New York City
U.S. Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Co
Warren Foundry and Machine Co
R. D. Wood Ad A
Philadelphia
John Fox Co
Pascoag mill strike over 15 cent pay rise
In Pascoag R I on May 12, sixty five reelers, all girls, walked out at the mills after the superintendent ignored a petition for a fifteen cent daily raise. They had been paid 80 cents per day and quit when the demand was not granted.
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Pascoag, R. L
Pascoag
Call Sixto Lopez's Sister Before Philippines Panel
Washington May 12 The Senate committee on Philippines decided to call Miss Clemencia Lopez sister of Sixto Lopez as a witness. She is in Boston and will be asked to travel to Washington for testimony. Date not fixed. Opposition based on her Filipino status was overcome. Senators Lodge Hale and Burrows joined Democrats in seeking attendance. The panel eyed a vote on the Philippine government bill likely by mid next week.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Philippines
Clemencia Lopez
Sixto Lopez
Boston
Lodge
Hale
Burrows
New Federation President Revealed As Charles H Denison
Report notes the newly named Federation president, previously misheard as Mr. DImes T. S. Denison, is actually Charles H. Denison. The clarification follows questions from the uninitiated about the front name.
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Dimies T. S. Denison
Charles H
Laxative Bromo Quinish T sets claim on cure in one day
A vintage ad line touts Laxative Bromo Quinish T sets as the remedy that cures a cold in one day. The tagline emphasizes rapid relief and a bold health claim typical of early 20th century patent medicine advertising.
French Fried Brains Sparks Menu Controversy
An updated menu includes dish titled French fried brains sparking discomfort among diners and prompting debate over culinary novelty versus restraint. Local eatery defends eclectic offerings while patrons weigh taste against ethics.
Nashua Alderman Thayer Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Nashua May 13 Alderma Thayer and wife Mrs Lucy Miller Thayer marked their 30th wedding anniversary at 6 Mitchell street with a large gathering. Guests included Mayor Taylor and many Nashua residents. Thayer, a carpenter by trade, has served on the board of aldermen for ward 1 and previously in the common council. He founded a private manual training school now thriving in the city.
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Nashua
N. H
Alderma
Frank H. Thayer
Mitchell Street
Thayer
W. Fletcher
C. W. French
Mason A. Libby
W. A. Morse
Frank Harris
Herbert Marston
Maud Greenwood
Calvin W. Greenwood
Mark Flather
Alderman Thayer
Lowell
Enfield
Lebanon
Lucy FE. Miller
A. Marston
North Andover
Mass
Ayer
Frank S
Pearl E
M. A. Taylor
Funeral notices list local services and burials
The region reports multiple funerals held yesterday afternoon and this morning. William H Webster Hannah Simpson Catherine Cuning Thomas Foster Timothy Harrington were all interred in local cemeteries with services led by various priests and undertakers including Horace Ela Son Molloy and J W Brooks. Bearers included local residents and church members with Gregorian masses and organ accompaniment noted.
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William H. Webster
Horace Ela & Son
Victor Bigelow
Oakland Cemetery
Hannah Simpson
Kinsman Street
N. Matthews
Henry Cassidy
William H. Eastwood
W. Holland
Thomas Davidson
Edson
J. W. Brooks
Catherine Cuning
John B. Cuning
Providence
R. L
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
McDermott
Thomas Foster
Molloy
Immaculate Conception Church
Eugene A. Dorgan
P. P. Haggerty
Thomas Hosty
Michael McCormack
Christopher Laffe
Denis Pendergast
St. Peter’s Cemetery
Timothy Harrington
James Leclair
Harry Moon
Bernard Nolan
O'Donnell
Obituary notices from Merriam and Roxbury deaths
Obituaries list several local deaths including Josiah H. Merriam 63 at 239 Lincoln street and Mrs Rebecca Champney Wright mentioned in Acton. Also Margaret Early 74 in this city at 31 Sawtell place, Willian W. Cox 75, Julia L. Bell 70 plus months and burial plans at Lowell cemetery.
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Merriam
Lincoln Street
Josiah H. Merriam
Wright
Acton
Rebecca Champney
James Mansur Wright
Ebenezer Champney
New Ipswich
James Fletcher
Billerica
Sawtell Place
School Street
Margaret Early
Frank
Lowell Cemetery
Lowell
Alaska cut rate war sparks Seattle fares clash
A cut-rate fare war for Alaska travel began in Seattle on May 13 with Lynn point tickets sold at 7.50 for first class and 5 for second class. The standard tariff listed was 30 and 20. The Pacific Clipper line steamer Santa Ana on the Lynn canal run triggered the dispute after it was refused admission to the Alaska steamship association.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska Transportation
Lynn Points
Pacific Clipper Line
Santa Ana
Lynn Canal
Alaska Steamship Association
At the Old Howard presenting famed acts this week
The Howard showcases an entertaining bill featuring Edmond Hayes and company in A Wise Guy seven Granatho sisters famed foreign acrobats J Bernard Dyllyn the Burke brothers in a new act Radford and Winchester and Mascotte's burlesque quers in a lively program designed to draw crowds.
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Edmond Hayes and Company
Seven Granatho Sisters
J. Bernard Dyllyn
Burke Brothers
Radford and
Winchester
Mascotte
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