Opening of New York Market Shows Irregular Start
The New York stock market opened irregular with Amalgamated Copper at 67 1/4 and major issues mixed. By 11 a.m. trading moved sluggishly with slight gains in some names such as International Silver and General Electric amid small declines in Iowa Central and Kansas City Southern, while coal stocks and Southern Railway firmed a touch.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Colorado
Colorado Southern
Chesapeake& Ohio
Erie
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk & Western
New York Central
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Western Union
Southern Railway
Iowa Central
Kansas City
International Silver
General Electric
Futures Opened Steady With Mixed May to Jan Quotes
New York on May 19 reports futures opened steady. May contracts held at 8.95 bid, with June at 8.88, July 8.71, August 8.43, September 8.02, October 7.94, December 7.85 and January 7.85.
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New York
Obituary notices from a New England town
Edward P Dodge age 65 dies at 21 Washington street leaving son William H and daughter Mrs David Haskell both of this city. He belonged to Mechanics lodge Odd Fellows Monomake encampment Pentucket lodge Masons and the Jurymen's association. Mrs Mary Bellamy widow of Matthew Bellamy dies at 22 Pine street aged 56 leaving daughters Mrs T G Driver Miss Mattie Bellamy and son Harry M all of this city. Miss Mary T Keyes eldest daughter of Henry and Nellie Keyes of 517 Market street dies at home after two days illness aged about 18. survived by parents four brothers and two sisters.
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Edward P. Dodge
Washington Street
William H
David Haskell
Mechanics Lodge of Odd Fellows
Monomake Encampment
Pentucket Lodge of Masons
Jurymen’s Association
Mary Bellamy
Matthew Bellamy
Pine Street
T. G. Driver
Mattie Bellamy
Harry M
Mary T. Keyes
Henry
Nellie Keyes
Market Street
Funeral for Miss Mary Harrington Held at St Patrick's
The funeral for Miss Mary Harrington of St Patrick's parish was held this morning at 8:30 from her home on Cross Street, with mass at St Patrick's Church at 9. Fr. Culbert officiated, the choir directed by Fred G. Bond, and notable floral tributes from family and friends.
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Mary Harrington
St. Patrick's Parish
Cross ‘Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Salem
Minnie Shanahan
Julia Sullivan
Nellie Hart
Pineau
Lynn
Mamie
Lawrence Hosiery
Rosie Riley
Delia Muldoon
Nellie Cashman
Lizzie McCarthy
John J. Collins
Mrs. McGuane
Annie Delmore
Hattie Murdock
Mary A.murphy
Mrs. Broadley
Lyons
Brokerage Firms on the New York Stock Exchange
Bright, Sears and Co. Rolston and Hooley, J. S. Bache & Co. are listed as New York members of the New York Stock Exchange.
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Bright, Sears & CO
Boston Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Funeral Notices and Masses In Catholic Cemeteries
Funeral details for Mrs Angele Arcand Alma Boisvert Odile St Denis Emilienne Dumont Joseph Serois Susan Connors Ellen Kelliher are listed with home addresses mass times and church and cemetery locations. Undertaker Molloy Albert and Frs Guilard Campeau and Amyot are named along with bearers and burial sites at St Josephs St Patrick s Catholic cemeteries and nearby towns.
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James Rafter
Culbert
Molloy
Angele Arcand
Aiken Street
St. Joseph's Church
Fournier
O. Portelance
J. Guillemette
T. Julien
T. Guay
Guillard
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Albert
Alma Boisvert
West Chelmsford
Odile St. Denis
Emilienne Dumont
Dempsey Place
Salem Street
St. Jean Baptiste Church
Campeau
Ernest
Edward Cote
William Dumont
V. Lachaise
St. Joseph's Cemetery
James Kenney
New York
Susan Connors
East Pine Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Fr. McHugh
Fred G. Bond
Helen Hosea
Bond
Michael J. Johnson
Margaret Farry
Nashua
N. H
Annie Nearin
Julia Hamilton
C. M. Byam
Ethel Vose
Harding
John
James
Michael Farry
Charles Paine
Ernest Pinault
Charles Hamilton
C. H. Molloy
Ellen Kelliher
Winter Street
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Obituary notices from Worcester and nearby towns
In Worcester on May 17 Albert L. Sawyer aged 55 funeral at his daughter's residence 94 Canton street Tuesday at 2. Burial private. In Lawrence on May 17 Lilla J wife of Fred J Perry services at her mother's home 92 Gates street Lowell Tuesday at 2 30. In this city on May 19 Mary T Keyes 18 at 517 Market street. Emilie Parent 31 wife of Pierre 12 Race street. Yvonne Lacroix 9 months at 127 Salem street.
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Keyes
Market Street
Mary T. Keyes
Race Street
Emilie Parent
Pierre. Lacroix
Salem Street
Yvonne Lacroix
Vital Statistics From Girard Census Page
A list of deaths recorded by Girard city clerk Cadman noting ages from 2 to 78 with causes including colitis nephritis pneumonia heart disease and meningitis among others. The tally covers names such as Adeline Dowe Joseph Patenaude Hannah Simpson Katie Lennon Margaret Warly Bridget Brown and Kate Leonard with several infants and young children listed.
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Adeline Dowe
Joseph Patenaude
Hannah Simpson
Katie Lennon
Thomas Foster
Rodolph J. Perron
Marasmus
William W. Cox
Timothy Harrington
Marie A. Trudel
Francois Frenette
Josiah H. Merriam
Albert Parry
Margaret Lavalice
Margaret Warly
Bridget M. Brown
David M. Lansing
Martin Kinnane
Felix Bradley
Kate A. Leonard
Cecile Roy
Josepha M. Linares
Alice Brunett
Girard
P. Cadman
Rosecrans Buried at Arlington in Solemn Service
Remains of Major General William Starke Rosecrans re interred at Arlington cemetery in the presence of President Roosevelt and a large assembly. Speaker Henderson praised his career, with addresses by Roosevelt Foraker and others. The ceremony included a military escort, a choral hymn, and taps before final rites.
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Washington
William Starke Rosecrans
Arlington Cemetery
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Henderson
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Engineers
Marine Corps
Field Artillery
Cavalry
Eugene D. Dimmick
Second
U. S. Cavalry
Miles
Schofield
Corbin
Baird
Wilson
Gillespie
Vincent
Gen. Rosecrans
United States
Mexico
Congress
the Treasury
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Foraker
Hepburn
Grosvenor
Gardner
Dr. Stafford
Palma Cabinet Moves in Havana Senate Visit
The Havana despatch notes changes at the portico with the Cuban coat of arms replacing the US emblem, while a Spanish crown remains. President Palma and his cabinet met with a senate committee. an empty chair honored Jose Marti as Gen. Palma presided. Mrs Wood and children depart May 20 for Spain, Gen Wood to join later for six months’ leave.
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New York
United States
Custom House
Havana
Palma
Senate
Gen. Palma
Jose Marti
Pension increases listed for April adjustments
Washington May 19 The following are pension changes resulting from issue of April 39 increase William Moulton Wakefield $8 Willard P Howe Boxford $12
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Washington
Wm.Moulton
Wakefield
Willard P. Howe
Boxford
Sabbath Change Debate Sparks Chicago Sermon
In Chicago at Israel Temple Dr. Emil G Hirsh urged Jews to adopt Sunday as their day of rest, arguing the Sabbath is a man made institution and needed for economic life. He claimed sentiment must yield to opportunity and cautioned against letting courts or merchants hinder daily work.
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Chicago
Emil G. Hirseh
Israel Temple
Hirsch
Relief by the Fontabelle for Martinique aid
The Quebec line steamer Fontabelle sailed from New York for Fort de France with 21,000 barrels of relief goods mainly food and medical supplies. The ship carries sheep hay disinfectants and lumber and carries W R Corwine as representative of relief committees to distribute supplies and assess needs at Martinique and St Vincent.
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New York
Martinique
Quebec Line
Fontabelle
Fort de France
W. R. Corwine
Associated Relief Committees
St. Vincent
Relief supplies adequate for Martinique sufferers
Washington May 17 Secretary Hay received a cablegram from United States Consul Ayme at Fort de France reporting that relief supplies now afloat are quite sufficient for the Martinique sufferers and urging that public subscriptions in the United States cease at once, noting St Vincent may still need aid.
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Washington
Hay
United States
Ayme
Fort de France
Martinique
St. Vincent
Fear of a Strike in Boston Paper Mills
Unrest spreads in wholesale paper circles amid rumors of a potential mill strike. Workers held a meeting but steps taken remain unclear. If a strike occurs, the industry could face a serious setback and sharp price increases as mills claim concessions have reached their limit. A leading newspaper mill representative notes operatives demand further changes.
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Boston
Boston Commercial Bulletin Today
Mortuary Report for Week Ending May 17 1902
The Board of Health reports a population of 99 574 with 23 total deaths for the week ended May 17 1902. Four under five died, infectious diseases numbered one and acute lung diseases three. The week’s death rate is 12.01, down from 21.93 and 15.66 in the prior two weeks. Infections include typhoid fever scarlet fever diphtheria measles and smallpox.
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Board OF Health
Sailor confronts LiL over graveyard meal taunt in Singapore
An English sailor in Singapore witnesses a Chinaman placing rice by a grave. The sailor asks when the friend will eat it. LiL retorts that the friend will come out to smell flowers at the same time the sailor’s friend does.
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Singapore
Lil
Beekeeping as a Hobby Enthusing a New York Woman
A New York woman describes bee-keeping as a uniquely engaging hobby with personal joy, family involvement, and surprising profits. She details overcoming initial fear, learning with her daughter, and the health and mental benefits, praising bees as more fascinating than other leisure pursuits. The piece notes large U.S. honey and wax production and cites California bee ranches as a model of scale, while affirming a modest Connecticut hive operation as a personal compromise.
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New York
Connecticut
Hurit
Sam
Beese
Bees
Monte Carlo
United States
California
New York Sun
Private rail cars and the rise of onboard kitchens
The article traces private rail car history from early stagecoach practices to modern fully appointed units. It notes the shift from minimal kitchens to full ranges, recounts John Newell’s stove setup, Collis Huntington’s two car scheme, and elite examples like Adolphus Bush’s $47,000 car with silverware and a city-wide telephone. It also describes car layouts, owner variety, and the growing hire market run by Pullman.
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Pullman Company
John Newell
Lake Shore Railroad
Mr. Newell
Bill
Mistah Newell
Newell
Collis P. Huntington
American Society of Mining Engineers
Mexico
John W. Gates
Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad
Kansas City Southern
Adolphus Bush
Grand Central Station
Bush
Private cars for hire tell of hunting trips and fame
Samuel Wilson explains how hunting cars started from parlor cars 20 years ago and evolved into specialized private cars like the Izaak Walton and Davy Crockett. The Pullman fleet now includes about 20 private cars plus many others booked months ahead, used by figures from Gen. Miles to President McKinley, with costs ranging from 25 to 50 dollars per day plus rail hauling fees, potentially totaling around 550 dollars for a New York to Chicago trip.
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Samuel Wilson
Wilson
Pullman Company
Izaak Walton
Davy Crocket
Randenbrock
Standard Oil Company
Holland
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Gen
Miles
Elihu Root
Richard Mansfield
J. 11. Moore
Campania
Joseph Jefferson
Westinghouse
Yale Glee Club
Riva
Mme
Nordica
United States
Pullman
Kearsarge
McKinley
Imperial
Columbia
Nls
Chicago
New York Times
Anecdotes of the Poor Rich at Manhattan Hotel
A humor column recounts social vignettes featuring Russell Sage and Harry Lehr with satire of wealth. It lampoons charity, jokes about attire, and notes Hetty Green’s eccentricities, ending with a fire engine interruption and a credit to Reuben Blossom of the Bloomville Eagle in the New York Tribune.
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Russell Sage
Manhattan
Russell
Harry Lehr
Harry
Metropolitan Club
Shares Rose
Gotrox
Amalgamated Syndicate
Hetty Green
Chemical Bank
Ellen M. Stone
Hetty
Joe’ Choate
Reuben Blossom
Bloomville Eagle
New York Tribune
Moody and Gillett Survive an Evening Intrusion
In a private house near a fashion club Moody and his congressional associate hosted an awkward visitor. The man sought “Smith” and misread the setting, finally apologizing and inviting “the other side” to settle the matter later at the club. The incident appeared in the New York Sun.
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Navy
Moody
Congress
Bachelor’s Hall
Massachusetts
John
Smith
University Club
New York Sun
Desert Queen of the Mojave on wheels a sailing land craft
In the Mojave desert a miners two men Charles Hoyt and Carl Hoyt from Cleveland built Desert Queen a 14 by 8 foot wind powered land yacht with a 15 foot mast and sails. It reportedly reaches fifty miles per hour on dry lake beds and has drawn many visitors to Rosamond California while inspiring talk of racing and Sahara style transit.
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Mojave Desert
California
Charles $8
Carl H. Hoyt
Cleveland
Hoyts
Buttes
Rosamond
Cah
Techichipa Pass
Desert Queen
Sahara
Portland
Oregonian
Safes in Churches Serve Records Not Money
A New York Sun report explains safes in churches are mainly for preserving books records and sacred vessels rather than storing cash. It notes second hand safes may be used, often wall built in basements, while special safes for plate are more secure. It contrasts steel parish chests bolted to walls with traditional wooden boxes and highlights steel boxes as burglar resistant, though not fireproof. The piece also mentions portable steel strong boxes used as coin boxes bolted to rails to deter theft.
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New York Sun
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R. L. Day & Co
Nat
Shawmut Bank
Nat. Bank of Commerce
State Nat. Bank
New
Nat. Shawmut Bank
Cocheco Mfg Co
Everett Mills
Arlington
Ills
Androscoggin Mills
Merrimac
Mfg
Ceeeenseees
Waltham Blach
Hamilton Mi BK
Agence
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Seeres
Ban L. A. R. Cor
Bowker Fertilizer Co Ceeeers
Waltham Watch Co
Eeace
Plymouth Ben
Seeesssse
Lombard
Sevies JJ
Mido Stae
N. Trust Co
Manchester
Francis Henshaw & Co
Lowell
Appleton Nat
Mass
Waltham Bleach
Merrimack Mfg
Amory Mfg. Co
Appleton Coo
Am. Woolen Com
Hamilton Mfg Co
Ames
N. Y
R. R
KU. M
Treenee Gen
Middlesex Co. Bond
Chas, N. Woodward
Middlesex St
Exchange Buildings
Priva
Iso
Wall St
Hatent & Freese Ce
B’way
Hildreth
Vital Statistics
Rosecrans
Hero
Tional Cemetery
President Roosevelt
Republic of Cuba
Mortuary Report
London
Tover
Nicholas G. Norcross
Insurance
Central Street
Lowell, Mass
Moody and Gillett
New Mexico
San Augustin Plain
Horace Ela
Hurd Street
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