Stock Market Opens Weak on Reading Miners Strike
New York May 16 The stock market opened weak as anthracite miners vote to strike permanently. Prices fell across many issues with Reading down 1 percent on 2500 shares, and declines in Delaware and Hudson, Reading second preferred, St. Paul, Union Pacific, Atchison, Canadian Pacific, and Cotton Oil. Some recovery in Pacific and Western stocks. trunk lines and Vanderbilt issues remained weak. General Electric, New York Air Brake, and Westinghouse Electric shed about six points each. Chicago and Alton advanced to near 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalgamated Copper
Anaconda
Atchison
Baltimore and Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Colorado Fuel
Chesapeake and Ohio
Erie
Manhattan
Norfolk and Western
New York Central
Ontario and Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Delaware and Hudson
Eunsylvania
Reading Second
Canadian Pacific
Il A. m
Pacific
Western
Amalgamated
Southern
Vanderbilt
Canada-Southern
Louisville
Hlinoils Central
Hocking Valley
Toledo
St. Louis
Futures Opened Easy Into May Trading Session
New York reporting futures opened easier with May at 9.19, June 9.13, July 8.94, August 8.63, September 8.14, October 7.98, November 7.91, December 7.89, and January 7.89.
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New York
Mining fight in Montana taps injunction bid
Counsel for Amalgamated Copper and Boston and Montana seek a Montana supreme court injunction to stop F Augustus Heinze and Montana Ore Purchasing Co from operating the Minnie Healy mine while the Minnie Healy case appeal proceeds. Two Amalgamated affidavits allege Heinze men blew up slopes at the 800 foot level since June to destroy evidence of ore extracted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Copper Co
Boston and Montana Co
Montana Supreme Court
F. Augustus Heinze
Montana Ore Purchasing Co
Minnie Healy
Amalgamated Company
Heinze
Evice
Mischievous Pupils Strike Clinton High School
At Clinton high school mischief disrupted a session for over two hours after someone placed a vile smelling chemical in senior John OTooles pocket. A two foot snake appeared in the main assembly room triggering suspensions and intense questioning by Principal A E Ford.
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A. E. Ford
Ford
Blodgett Seeks Re election and Senate Bid
Leominster May 16 Hon Edward E Blodgett senator from the third Worcester district today announced his candidacy for re election He also said if elected he would run for the Senate presidency to succeed President Soule
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soule
Leominster
Edward E. Blodgett
Worcester
Blodgett
Senate
Presdent Soule
Lowell to Supply Chelmsford and Dracut With City Water
Lowell gains authority to provide water to Chelmsford and Dracut for firefighting and domestic use. The act allows building conduits, pipes, and works with conditions on public ways, railroad rights, and cost accounting, with Chelmsford able to purchase Lowell property if agreed on price. The act takes effect on passage and requires distribution within three years.
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Chelmsford
Dracut
Boulevard
City of
Lowell
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Supreme Judicial Court
Woolen Weavers Discover a New Movement at Saranac Mills
American Woolen Co. weavers at Saranac mills remove about 75 looms to be sent to Franklin and Maynard plants, as strike tensions continue. Overseer Byers says concessions may follow if strike ends, while leaders push to keep the action. Meeting set for Sunday to decide on continued strike and potential return. Rescue phrase appears unrelated to main item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Wood
Boston
Byers
Merrimack Valley Baptist convention gathers in Methuen church
Delegates and townspeople attend the Merrimack Valley Baptist association meeting at the Methuen Baptist church. Deacon George W. Murray presides, Rev A R Dilts reads scripture, and speeches cover the Sunday school atmosphere and evangelical roles. Officers are elected, reports read, and an evening program with a praise service and address concludes the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack Valley Baptist Association
Methuen ’Baptist Church
George WH. Murray
A. R. Dilts
George B. Bradbury
Murray
Smith Thomas Ford
W. W. Main
George F. Green
H. E. Chapman
Charles H. Hills
W. K. Andrews
C. C. Earle
Methuen Church
Charles T. Morgan
D. D
Fitchburg Weavers Reject Arbitration Offer
Fitchburg May 15. Executive committees of the weavers unions declined a state conciliation board invitation for a conference with the American Woolen Co. and with mill managers at Fitchburg worsted and Beck mills. Providence strikers demand full mill representation, back wages offered were rejected, ten to twelve Beoli mill workers resumed on a limited scale with no clash at gates.
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Fitchburg
Weavers’ Unions
State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
Supple
American Woolen Co
Fitchburg Worsted
Beck
Providence
Beoli
Pittsfield Mills Run Full Time Despite Woolen Combine Notes
Pittsfield May 15 The W E Tillotson Silver Lake Woolen mills have been running looms nights owing to easy orders All woolen mills in the city are running full time and have enough orders to stay busy through most of the summer None of the Pittsfield mills are connected with the woolen combine.
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Pittsfield
W. E
Competition Too Severe at Howe Scale Co Works
Rutland May 15 A strike of 500 Howe Scale Co workers hangs over the plant. Dr John A Mead owner says nine hour day with ten hours pay cannot be given to weekly paid men, while piece hands want higher wages. He suggests Fairbanks Jones of Binghamton and others must grant nine hour days with the requested rate to avoid losing skilled workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Vit
Howe Scale Co
John A. Mead
Fairbanks
Jones
Binghamton
Howe Works
Schwab buys Staten Island beach for poor children
Chas M Schwab president of U S Steel seeks to correct misstatements about his purchase of Richmond Beach on Staten Island. He says the land includes a beach lake grove and land back to Richmond road and plans to adapt buildings for a daily capacity of 1500 to 2000 children with Mrs Schwab as a close partner in the charity drive.
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New York
Ocean Beach
Staten Island
Chas. M. Schwab
U. S. Steel Corporation
Richmond Beach
New York Bay
Tottenville
Richmond Road
Ocean Shore
Meat Markets in Lowell to Observe Thursday Half Holiday
Clerks in Lowell meat markets petition for a Thursday half holiday citing long hours and unanimous support from employers except for three stores. Yesterday three quarters closed at noon and next Thursday all markets except three will shut early. Clerks predict the practice will spread to other businesses and dry goods stores previously adopted the half day.
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Lowell
Lord Pauncefote Illness Update From Doctor
Washington May 16 Dr Franz A R Jung Lord Pauncefotes physician said on inquiry that the patient has new complications with each attack the outlook is not bright but he remains in no immediate danger
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Washington
Franz A. R. Jung
Lord Pauncefote
Subsidiary Steel Trust Contemplated in Eastern Assets
New York on May 16 reports from the Journal of Commerce that at the Steel Plate association meeting, to be convened by Judge Gary, a plan will be discussed to consolidate eastern assets with capital around 0,000,000. Proponents aim to open the cotey in harmony with United States Steel Corporation.
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New York
Journal of Commerce
Gary
Cotey
States Steel Corporation
Bright Sears and Company Boston Stock Exchange Note
Bright, Sears and Co. with Chas N Woodward manager listed offices at 38 and 40 Middlesex Street Lowell and 26 Exchange Building Boston. Members of Boston Stock Exchange connected by private wire with Rolston and Hooley J and Bacfe and Co New York members New York Stock Exchange.
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Middlesex St
Lowell
Mass
Exchange Building
Boston
New York Stock Exchange
Arrival of steamers from Europe in Boston harbor
Marine news notes steamers Devonian and Commonwealth from Liverpool and Holmblad from Copenhagen arriving in Boston on May 16.
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Boston
Devonian
Liverpool
Commonwealth
Holmblad
Copenhagen
Presbyterian Assembly Opens Second Day in New York
The Presbyterian general assembly began its second day at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church with a 9 o'clock devotional, followed by reports from special committees. Rev. Dr. Henry J. Van Dyke led as new moderator. Women's home missionary board also met at Central Presbyterian Church on Fifty seventh Street, running daily through May 21.
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New York
Presbyterian General Assembly
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Henry J. van Dyke
Women's Home Missionary Board
Central Presbyterian Church
Fifty Seventh Street
Von Meyer Declares Not a Candidate for Congress
Boston May 15. Ambassador Geo L Meyer announces via cable to a friend he is not a candidate for Congress in the Sixth district. He has been compelled to take this course by his physician and is expected to undergo an operation later, though not one deemed dangerous.
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Boston
Geo. von L. Meyer
Rome
Congress
Lynn Glazers Strike At Lynn Morocoo Factory
Forty glazers at Thos A Kelly Co morocco factory in Lynn are on strike after three men with union ties were fired. Most strikers belong to Union No. 269 of the Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance, many are Poles and Greeks, some immigrants from Philadelphia who had filled earlier strike vacancies. A special meeting of the morocco workers union is planned tonight to discuss the strike.
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Lynn
Morocco
Thos, A. Kelly & Co
Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance of
Philadelphia
Strike Benefit For Holyoke Mule Spinners Union
The Holyoke mule spinners union reports a Friday evening strike benefit payout as 61 strikers remain on the rolls. Workers demand a 10 percent wage increase before resuming work, while Lyman Mills, with about 500 workers, plans partial restart next Monday and aims for full operation soon.
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Holyoke
Lyman Mills
Lyman Mills Corporation
New Hampshire Medical Society Opens 111th Meeting
Concord New Hampshire May 15 The 111th anniversary session of the New Hampshire Medical Society opened at Wonderland hall with a large attendance. Reports were read and committees named. A paper on Vaccination by Dr George Cook was discussed along with topics on intestinal obstruction syphilitic lesions gynecology diphtheria typhoid fever glanders and appendicitis.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire Medical Society
Wondancet Hall
George Cook
St Vincent Receives American Sympathy Cable
Washington May 15 By direction of the Sea Secretary Hay on May 12 sent a cablegram to Ambassador Choate in London expressing the sympathy of the President and the people of the United States for St. Vincent and the desire to join in aid and rescue efforts following the affliction.
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Washington
Hay
Choate
London
St. Vincent
Volcanic Relief Measures Addressed in Commons
In London on May 15 the government outlined West Indies relief steps in the House of Commons. Leader A J Balfour noted actions taken and praised the United States for its expressed willingness to share in the aid effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
West Indies
A. J. Balfour
United States
Married at 104 for Fourth Time
New York May 16 Townsend Miller a Montauk half breed living at Jam aica Long Island and who claims to be 104 years old has just been married the fourth time.
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New York
Desk Makers Strike Looms in Rochester Area
An incipient labor dispute at the Vetter desk works has grown into a general strike threat. By month’s end about 1200 wood workers in the Rochester neighborhood may walk out.
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Rochester
N. Y
Vetter Desk
Moe
Eee
Ayer News Highlights Local Illnesses and Accidents
Mrs Walter Robbins traveled to Charles Town to visit a sick child but found the child had died. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Mr John H Turner and wife enjoy a three week vacation in Nova Scotia. George Fillebrown underwent hernia surgery and is recovering well. Barretts welcome a son at Sandy Pond. An automobile accident near Groton Centre injured Gilbert Hardy. the car occupants assisted and paid him hospital bills. Pulpit changes at local churches and various community meetings are noted, including Odd Fellows formation, Sunday School associations, and Woman's Club activities. Chandler Machine Co shifts start time and adds Saturday half-day.
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Walter Robbins
Charlestown
Robbins
John H. Turner
Nova Scotia
Turner
Asditor and
Ayer
George
Augustus Fillebrown
George Pierce
Barrett
Sandy Pond
Boston Ice Company
Mr. Hardy
J. Hardy
WNI
The
Baptist Church
Donovan
Newton
Congregational
Duncan
Chautauqua
Sunday School and Publishing Society
Southland
G. A. R. Hall
Odd Fellows
Sunday School Association
St. Andrew's Church
Geo. B. Turner and Son
Harry Draper
Leroy Keene
Miss Farnsworth
Miss Burns
Miss Stone
Miss Wood
Woman's Club
Alice F. Butterfield
Barker
Mary B. ‘Souhhon
Clara F. Hill
Martha Mason
Clara Richardson
Lucy Parsons
Fisher
Mary B. Johnson
Temperance Event Fetes Ladies Aid With Mother Goose Play
Tewksbury notes the Ladies Aid society of the First Congregational church held a sociable in the vestry. An excellent salad supper preceded a humorous Mother Goose and Her Temperance Family production starring local residents. Rev J Herbert Yeoman led, with Mrs W A Patten at the piano, and a quilt Presented to Mrs Yeoman honored leadership.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Congregational Church
Mother Goose
Temperance
Ednth Hoyt
Jack and Jill
Talbot French
Lucy Tingley
Little Red Riding Hood
Lillian Carley
Jeannette Pike
Helen Littlefield
Marion Anderson
Maud Anderson
Gertha Cummings
Howard Carley
Daniel Pike
King Cole
John Gale
Edith Fornstall
Humpty Dumpty
Clarence Clark
Little Boy Blue
Louis Farmer
Goodie Two Shoes
Jeannette Carley
Blue Beard
Abbott Livingston
Bo Peep
Carrie Dawson
Mother Hubbard
Stella Merrill
Jack Spratt
Adelbert Taylor
Jack
Fido
John Rufle
W. A. Patten
J. Herbert Yeoman
Samuel Pike
J. Mr. Yeoman
Shelley
Boston University
Theresa Small
Edith Lewis
Acton Centre Ministers Attend Meetings and Social at Chapel
Mr Miller chaplain's assistant at the reformatory preached in our pulpit last Sunday morning and Rev F P Wood preached in the evening. Rev Mr Copping and Rev Mr Wood attended the ministers association meeting in Concord on Tuesday and Rev Mr Wood and several ladies of our church attended the Sunday School association meeting in Lexington on Wednesday. There was a very enjoyable social in the chapel last Wednesday evening.
Violent Riots Hit East Side Kosher Butcher Shops
In New York on May 16 rioting by Hebrew women pickets against high meat prices escalated with 600 police reserves deployed. Mrs Jennie Pflex was arrested after allegedly assaulting butcher Schlosky as women tore meat in the street and shops closed under continued unrest following a mass boycott meeting.
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New York
Jennie Pflex
Schlosky
Mutiny in Monastir and bread riots across Syria
The Turkish garrison at Monastir in Macedonia mutinied and rioted, seizing the telegraph office to demand arrears in pay. Bread riots erupted at Aleppo due to higher grain prices driven by speculators and ongoing operations.
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Constantinople
Monastir
Macedonia
Porte
Aleppo
Syria
Funeral notices for local children and residents in past week
Funeral proceedings for John Manning, Martin Kinane, Margaret Early, Bridget Brown, Felix Bradley, Josephina Coelhio and others detailed. Services at St Patrick's, St Peter's, Immaculate Conception and Portuguese Catholic church. Burials at St Patrick's and St Peter's cemeteries. Undertakers Molloy, Rogers, O'Donnell and McDermott directed arrangements.
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John Manning
Elm Street
Ford
J. Trudeau
Annie Grant
Grace Rogers
Margaret Aidel
Elizabeth Highland
Sadie Hunt
Chapel Street
Miss Nicholson
Miss Baker
Little Fellow
Benjamin Cadden
Joseph Merrill
William Conley
Thomas Meville
Christopher Young
John Hunt
John Dwyer
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Rogers
Margaret Early
Sawtelle Place
School Street
Charles Graham
James Dolan
Thomas Burns
Culbert
O'Donnell
Bridget Brown
Andover Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Fr. Dorgan
T. 8
J. T. Cooney
John Tyrrell
Michael Nutter
James Gilroy
Edward Brown
McDermott
Felix Bradley
St. Peter's Church
Fr. McDermott
Robert and
Francis Batley
William Buckley
Thomas Morton
Thomas Flemings
Thomas McNamee
Josephina Coelhio
Church Street
St. Anthony's Church
Rousa
Peter A. Cluin
Mr. Cluin
Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices May 15
Obituaries for Lansing David M. at 131 Hampshire St aged 76. White Maria Theresa of Pittsfield NH aged 34. Funeral at 250 Nesmith St at 1 30 PM. Brown Minerva of Westford aged 76. Funeral from 79 B St to Saturday afternoon. Brunette Alice of 656 Fletcher St aged 15. Melvin Mrs BE. Benton May 8 in Minneapolis and to be interred East. Allshaw Edward N. of Grand Rapids aged 34.
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Lansing
Hampshire Street
David M. Lansing
White
Pittsfield
N. H
Maria Theresa White
W. H. White
Nesmith Street
Brown
Westford
Minerva Brown
George Monagan
Brunette
Fletcher Street
Alice Brunette
Melvin
Minneapolis
BE. B. Melvin
Woburn
Allshaw
Grand Rapids
Edward N
Thomas
Imogene Allshaw
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B’way
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Lowall
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Chelmsford and
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Blackstone Mill
Assabet
Franklin
Windward Isles
Board of Trade
Gerald Balfour
Lord Charles Beresford
Cunard Line
Baptist Convention
Merrimack Valley
Methuen
Fitchburg Weavers
Benevolent Schwab
Steel Trust
Bright, Sears & CO
Chas, N. Woodward
Boston Stock Exchange
Marine News
Presbyterian Assembly
von L. Meyer
Con
Gress
Lynn Glazers
N. H. Medicos
John F. Gaynor
Middlesex
A. Ayer
Woods
George D. Sanderson
Cambridge
Chandler Machine Company
Tewksbury
Acton Centre
Courier
Joax
East Side
Nicholas G. Norcross
Insurance
Central Street
Lowell Mass
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