Stock Market Opening Mixed Gains In New York Trade
New York May 20 The stock market opened firm with gains across many issues. Amalgamated Copper 68 Anaconda 113% Atchison 78% Brookyn Transit 65% Colorado Fuel 97 Erie 36% Louisville 137% Missouri Pacific 98 New York Central 155 Ontario & Western 32 Pennsylvania 148 Reading 614% Reading first preferred 82 St Paul 166% Sugar 127% Southern 36% Southern Pacific 68% Texas Pacific 39% Union Pacific 103% United States Steel 39% United States Steel preferred 90 Trading at the opening was light yet prices showed fractional gains. Canadian Pacific rose 1% Anaconda 1% Kansas City Southern one point. 11 am movement up but halting. US Steel to 40% and several others recovered from yesterday. Sugar rose 1% while International Silver preferred fell 2%.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Anaconda
Atchison
Brooklyn Transit
Colorado Fuel
Erie
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Reading First
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Canadian Pacific
Kansas City
London
Futures Opened Steady In Mixed May to February Quotes
New York May 20 futures opened steady with May at 9.04, June unavailable, July 8.81, August 8.583, September 8.07, October 7.95, November 7.88, January 7.87, February 7.88.
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New York
Speed War On Between Western Railroads
Chicago May 20 The Rock Island new Omaha train sparked a western speed war. An honor agreement set 13 hours 30 minutes for Omaha and 12 hours 55 minutes Chicago to St Paul. Rock Island currently trips 18 hours Omaha and 12 hours 30 minutes back, breaking the pact. Northwestern adds a sleeping car on its Omaha Chicago mail train, signaling retaliation. Burlington likely cuts Omaha time.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Omaha
Roads
Here
St. Paul
Western Lines
Burlington, Northwestern
McLeod
Western Passenger Association
Northwestern
Burlington Road
Tragic Brooklyn double suicide by gas in boarding house
New York May 20 Mrs Annie Stetzel 40 and her niece Jennie Stetzel 17 were found dead from gas asphyxiation in their Brooklyn boarding house room. Two gas burners were on full pressure. A note bearing Mrs Stetzel's father's address lay on the table. No motive is known.
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New York
Annie Stetzel
Jennie Stetzel
Brooklyn
Gaulois Passes Cape Henry With U S Battlefleet
The French battleship Gaulois, with the US battleships Kearsarge and Alabama and the cruiser Olympia, passed Cape Henry at 7 o clock this morning near Baltimore Maryland on May 20.
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Baltimore
Gaulois
United States
Kearsarge
Alabama
Olympia
Cape Henry
Heavy detonations heard from Martinique direction
At 6 o'clock this morning heavy detonations were heard from the southeast, the direction of Martinique, surpassing those of May 7. The report comes from St. Thomas, D. W. II, dated May 20.
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Martinique
St. Thomas
D. W. II
City health board, council, and water meetings announced
The regular weekly health board meeting is this afternoon at 4 30. The common council convenes tonight at 8. The water board meets at 8 tonight. Agent Knapp reports diphtheria cases have fallen to 18 in the city, down from 120 at various times over the past year.
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Board of Health
Water Board
Knapp
Cotton goods hold steady as market stays quiet
The cotton goods market remains quiet though prices stay well sustained. Observers note little buying but sellers resist price cuts, with minor declines in printing cloths and easier conditions for yarns while linens, dress fabrics, and wools show firm or improving demand for fall and summer lines.
Colombian Rebels Said To Be Gaining Ground
The British steamer Para reports Colombian rebels are gaining ground in Colombia. They concentrate near Cartagena and plan attacks on Cartagena, Colon, and Panama. Reliable info says rebels control a large interior area and several towns, aided by oppressive taxation.
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Kingston
Jam
Para
Colon
Republic
Carthagena
Panama
Crazed by Infatuation Kills Six in Florida Tragedy
In St. Augustine Florida on May 19 William Austin 23 shot killed Miss Abitha Mc Cullough 13 and five others including William Wilkinson his wife and a Wilkinson sister before dying by suicide at a rural Hastings area farm. A farm hand John Keller found the six corpses and an infant survived. The motive cited is Austin's rejected marriage proposal and infatuation with Abitha McCullough. Sheriff Perry and the coroner traveled to the scene.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Abitha McCullough
William Austin
William Wilkinson
Hastings
Mrs. Wilkinson
Miss Wilkinson
John Keller
Wilkinson
Austin
McCullough
Perry
Five New Smallpox Cases in Malden Spark Alarm
Malden reports five new smallpox victims since Saturday raising fears. One father died reportedly from worry after learning his son Roland A Judge, six, had the illness. Miss Maud Hawkes, treated by a Christian Scientist, is in serious condition as authorities quarantine the family. The outbreak now totals 14 cases in the city.
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Malden
Roland A. Judge
Thos. H. Judge
Boston and Maine Railroad
Boston
North Station
Maud Hawkes
Hawkes
Board of Health
Philippine bill praised as key postwar stimulus in Senate
The debate features Mr Collier defending a major constructive measure while criticizing Democratic opposition. He insists the Philippine insurrection is over and US will not relinquish the islands under any circumstance. In Boston, jury issues arise over a defendant’s murder verdict and juror hearing, with the court reserving decision. Washington reports House resumed naval appropriations after procedural points, including cadet appointments and a three-ship government-build requirement amendment. The eight-hour work contracts bill and a Hot Springs sanitarium bill pass under a rule suspension.
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Colliber
United States
Washington
House
Underwood
Ala
Naval Academy
Secretary of the Navy
Wheeler
Roberts
Mass
Adams
Sherman
Hot Springs
South Dakota
White House to suspend subscriptions for Martinique aid
The White House announced on May 19 that after reviewing Consul Ayme’s dispatch the president ordered war and navy secretaries to report on Martinique and St Vincent. Subscriptions receipts will be suspended until further information arrives, despite urgent needs. Consul McAllister in Barbadoes reported 1600 deaths and destitution, with six months of aid requested. Commander McLean from Cincinnati described ash and dust in Fort de France and no need for a water barge as of May 19. The Potomac reportedly reached St Lucie on Saturday.
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Washington
White House
Ayme
War
Navy
Martinique
St. Vincent
Hay
United States
S. A. McAllister
Barbadoes
W. L
Navy Department
McLean
Cincinnati
Fort de France
St. Lucila
Madrid Reticent on Anarchist Plot Arrests
Madrid authorities reveal limited details about a suspected anarchist conspiracy following dynamite purchases. Investigators aim to bring Francisco Suarez and Gabriel Lopez to trial, with Lopez’s wife noting recent mysterious visitors as police pursue the case under a cautious magistrate.
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Madrid
Liberal Today
Gabriel Lopez
Francisco Suarez
Lopez
Palma in Havana Seals Cabinet Visit and Marti Honor
In Havana a despatch reports the U.S. coat of arms removed from the customs portal and the Cuban coat substituted, while an old Spanish crown remains. President Palma and his cabinet visited the Senate chamber, introduced ministers to senators, and left an empty chair reserved for Jose Marti. Mrs Wood and children plan Spain departure May 20. Gen Wood to join later in Washington for six months' leave.
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New York
United States
Custom House
Havana
Palma
Senate
Gen. Palma
Jose Marti
Weavers Return to Beoli Mills as Strike Persists
Fitchburg May 19 There is no evidence of import plan by American Woolen Co to bring in weavers. Seven workers returned to Beoli mills and three more at noon from local pools. Beoli totals 25 active. Fitchburg worsted mill has none. American Woolen Co still controls both sites with 215 at the worsted mill and 240 at Beoli. Overall 2100 other operatives in both mills await settlement.
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American Woolen Company
Fitchburg
American Woolen Co
Beoli Mills
Beoli
American Woolen
Lively clash over alleged payments at Lawrence meeting
Alderman W P White and Streets Chief Chester Hudson sparred over accusations of payments to contractor Bailey at a city committee session in Lawrence. Bailey denied the charges and swore he had paid neither man. A new smallpox case was reported for Elizabeth Weters, 32, of 37 Buswell Street, a Pacific Mills worker who attended a recent city hall fair. exposure thought to be in Boston.
Northern California Felt Mild Earthquake This Morning
A slight quake was recorded in Northern California at 1030 this morning. The report notes the tremor as a minor seismic event with geographic impact limited to the region. An oblique health ad cautions about respiratory illness, endorsing Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy.
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California
San Francisco
Parade Honors Joe Gans In Baltimore Lightweights
Baltimore groups staged a large street parade in honor of Joe Gans, the world lightweight champion. About 1000 marchers joined fifty carriages and two bands. A banquet and presentation of a gold watch were planned for the champion that evening.
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Baltimore
Joe Gans
Would-be Assassin Fires at Vilna Governor in Circus
In Vilna European Russia approximately midnight yesterday an attempted assassination wounded Governor Lieut. Gen. Von Wahl in the left hand and right foot as he left a circus. The assailant fled, then fired a third shot. He gave the name Hirschel Dert. The governor had earlier served as police chief at St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg
Vilna
von Wahl
European Russia
von Wachl
Hirschel Dert
Nijni-Novgorod
Gen. von Wachl
Lyman Mills Restart In Holyoke Looms Large
Holyoke on May 19 reports operations resumed at the Lyman mills after a weeks long shutdown. 700 employees are back in No 1 mill producing coarse goods with full resumption anticipated for all four mills soon, boosting payroll toward $40,000 monthly and supplying local retailers with renewed activity. The halt followed spinners' demand for higher pay and impacted the broader mill district.
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Holyoke
Lyman Mills
Holy
Fire Burns Brooklyn Ink Company Building
A four story building at 83 to 87 South Fifth street Brooklyn occupied by the American Printing Ink Co. burned today causing estimated losses of 40000 dollars. The fire damaged adjacent structures but no injuries are reported. Fire crews battled the blaze through the afternoon.
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New York
South Fifth Street
Brooklyn
American Printing Ink Co
Quarken Named Postmaster at South Kingston New Hampshire
Washington reports H. M. Quarken has been appointed postmaster at South Kingston New Hampshire effective immediately. The appointment follows official approval and strengthens local mail service in the Seacoast region.
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Washington
H. M. Quarken
South Kingston
N. H
Surgeons in Philadelphia Eye Cure for Bright's Disease
A new surgical approach using the knife shows promise in Bright's disease of the kidneys. Philadelphia hospitals like Hahnemann and Parkside report successful operations, with patients recovering in two to three weeks. Surgeons describe the method as detaching the kidney membrane to grow new blood vessels, reviving kidney function. Dr Elwood R Kirby notes the need for caution as the method remains experimental.
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Bright
Philadelphia
Tuffier
Morris
London
Edesohls
New York
Hahnemann Hospital
Parkside Hospital
William ©. Goodno
William van Lennep
Elwood R. Kirby
Obituary notices of several local residents yesterday
Maria N wife of Thomas Smith died at 75 Westford street and leaves husband a son Everett C and daughter Lulu M wife of Dr Leanime of New York City. Word arrived from Minneapolis of the death at the home of her daughter Mrs C H Heywood. Deceased leaves daughter and son Perley E Melvin of Manchester NH. Mrs Heywood to accompany body to Woburn. Daniel J Curtin died suddenly at Lynn hospital aged 28. nephew of Mrs John Sheehan. Jo W Carter aged 9 years 6 months died at 63 Jenness Street. survived by son Edgar J and grandchildren Edna M Carter and Charles A Joslin. member of Post 120 G A R and Oberlin lodge. John Barry died at home 17 Rogers Street leaving three daughters Mrs Leonard Day of Minneapolis and Maud C and Daisy H Barry.
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Maria N
Thomas Smith
Westford Street
Everett C
Lulu M
Leanime
New York City
Mineeapolis
C. H. Heywood
E. B. Melvin
Perley E. Melvin
Manchester
N. H
Heywood
Woburn
Daniel J. Curtin
Lynn Hospital
Lynn
John Sheehan
Kinsman Street
Jo W. Carter
Jenness Street
Edgar J
Edna M. Carter
Charles A. Joslin
Post 120
Oberlin Lodge of Odd Fellows
John Barry
Rogers Street
Leonard Day
Minneapolis
Maud C
Daisy H. Barry
Mary E. Smith tent aids hungry at Post 120 hall supper
Mary E. Smith tent of Daughters of Veterans handed out rations in their room at Post 120 hall on Monday night. Supper ran 5 30 to 8 with Mrs Jennie Staples as chair and Miss Minna G Adams first aid. Waitresses listed by name. Maria G McCabe funeral held at 8 30 from home 88 Central street to St Peter s church for mass at 9. Bearers named. Floral tributes noted. Burial at St Peter s cemetery under Undertaker Rogers.
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Mary E. Smith
Daughters of Veterans
Jennie Staples
M. C. G. Kennedy
Minna G. B. Adams
Zenaide Staples
Lenah Gunn
Georgie Prentiss
Addie Soper
Helen Smith
Adah Knox
Bertha Woodman
Celia Adams
Etta Marshall
Nellie Lyons
Gertrude D. Lyons
Maria G. McCabe
Central Street
St. Peter’s Church
Fr. Heffernan
John Ennis
Stephen Halloran
John McEvoy
Michael Crowe
John Kennedy
James Rourke
Ingrain
Carpet Mills
Central Athletic Club
H. Farley
Pooler
D. P. Knowlton
Kennedy
St. Peter's Cemetery
Rogers
Death notices from Minneapolis area May 19 Cites multiple names
Deaths reported in this city include Mrs I B Melvin formerly of this city on May 19 at Minneapolis. Mary Bellamy aged 56 died in this city on May 19 with prayers at 2 00 pm and funeral at Branch Street Tabernacle. John W Carter aged 63 6 months died May 19 at 63 Jenness Street. Maria N Smith wife of Thomas Smith aged 66 died May 19 at 75 Westford Street with funeral plans to be announced. Evelyn May Russell aged 6 10 3 died May 20 at 155 Branch Street. Catherine Buckley aged 72 died May 20. Marie H Desrosiers aged 1 8 died May 19 at 202 Hildreth Street. John Barry died May 19 at 17 Rogers Street with funeral from St Peters Church. Edward P Dodge aged 65 died May 18 with funeral May 21 at 2 00 pm at 39 Washington Street. Funeral attendees invited. Details include street addresses and times.
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Melvin
Minneapolis
I. B. Melvin
Bellamy
Mary Bellamy
Pine Street
Branch Street Tabernacle
Carter
Jenness Street
John W. Carter
Smith
Westford Street
Maria N
Thomas Smith
Supreme Court Rules Volunteers May Not Be Tried by Regulars
Washington May 19 In an opinion by Justice Peckham the US supreme court ruled in favor of Capt Peter C Deming holding that a court martial composed only of regular army officers cannot adjudicate the rights of a volunteer officer. The decision declares such a trial illegal.
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Washington
Justice Peckham
United States Supreme Court
Peter C. Deming
Yale Election Nears Unanimous Sargent Selection
Yale university announces the withdrawal of Gardiner Lathrop from Kansas City as a candidate for the Yale corporation vacancy created by Thomas G. Bennett’s term. All others withdraw except Henry B. Sargent of New Haven, a Sheffield scientific school graduate from 1871, effectively awarding him the seat.
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Conn
Yale University
Gardiner Lathrop
Kansas City
Yale Corporation
Thomas G. Bennett
Henry B. Sargent
Sargent
Sheffield Scientific School
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Stewart
Spokane
Republic of Cuba
Spencer Trask & Co
Pine St
Lively Lawrence
Philip R. Hovey
Courier
YALE
Nicholas G. Norcross
Insurance
Lowell Mass
BW. Estabrook
Pinehurst
N. C
Respiro
Optician
Geo. G. Rogers
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