Irregular Opening Marks Early Stock Market Trends
New York May 23. The stock market opened irregular with Amalgamated Copper up slight, then giving back most gains. Prices for Atchison Brooklyn Transit Missouri Pacific and others showed fractional changes as U. S. Steel and Canadian Pacific moved within small ranges. London gains failed to push domestic trading significantly.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Brooklyn Transit
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk & Western
Pennsylvania
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
0. S. Steel
Canadian Pacific
Chicago & Alton Preferred
London
Futures Opened Steady Across May Through February
New York reports futures opening steady with May at 9.16 bid, June 9.07, July 8.82, August 8.61, September 8.07, October 7.95, November 7.87, December 7.87 bid, and January 7.89, February 7.88 bid.
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New York
Busy Burglars Blow Safe In Sharon Railroad Office
Burglars believed to be part of a regional gang dynamited the New York New Haven Hartford railroad office in Sharon May 23, breaking the safe and starting a fire that burned the interior. They took $75, leaving scattered tickets. no escape route or suspects identified. Police connect the raid to the same gang active in the area last month.
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Sharon
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Verdict for 2500 in Thorn ton suit at Lewiston fair
In Farmington Maine on May 23 a jury awarded Minnie Thorn ton of Chesterville two thousand five hundred dollars in damages in her suit against the Maine State Agricultural Society. The case stemmed from the death of her husband J Thorn ton killed by a rifle bullet at the state fair grounds last September. The bullet came from a shooting gallery and passed through the back near the target as a woman fired.
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Farmington
Minnie Thornton
Chesterville
Maine State Agricultural Society
Thornton
Lewiston
J. Thornton
Chamberlain to Speak at London Coronation Dinner
New York dispatch says Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain will preside at a coronation dinner in London July 11 hosted by leading colonial institutions. The event will entertain representatives of British dominions beyond the seas and may feature a speech on England's colonial relations. A second dinner by the American Chamber of Commerce in Liverpool marks its centenary in July.
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New York
Joseph Chamberlain
London
Tribune
Guildhall
England
American Chamber of Commerce
Liverpool
No Developments In Smallpox Case Report
There are no new developments in the smallpox case of Selina Martel who was taken to the contagious hospital yesterday. The board of health is tracing the case around Aiken Street where Miss Martel boarded last week with Cyrille Pichi and near Rogers Street where she stayed this week with Gasard Pleau and family and where her brother resided. Other cases at the contagious hospital are reported as doing well.
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Selina Martel
Contagious Hospital
Board of Earth
Boston Union Institute for Sunday School Teachers
Boston May 23 The annual institute of the Boston union for primary and Sunday school teachers will be held at Park Street church tomorrow with sessions at 1 o clock a m and 2 30 p m. Questions of importance to primary and junior workers will be discussed and speakers of well known homes will make addresses.
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Boston
Institute of the Boston Union For
Park Street Church
Presbyterian Assembly Opens Sessions In New York
In New York on May 23 the Presbyterian general assembly resumed sessions with strong attendance. Moderator Rev. Dr. Van Dyke announced the special order of the day and the report from the Sabbath observance committee was read by James Vereance.
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New York
Presbyterian General Sae
van Dyke
James Vereance
Prince Henry Sails From Kings Town to Kiel
Dublin reports Prince Henry of Prussia commands a squadron of German warships that sailed from Kings Town today bound for Kiel.
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Prince Henry
Dublin
Prince Henry of Prussia
Kingstown
Kiel
Bright Sears Co and connected firms address reel
Bright Sears and Co located at 88 and 40 Middlesex Street Lowell Mass and 26 Exchange Building Boston list private wire connections with Rolston Hooley J S 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
Steamers Arrive as Patricia Comes From New York
Marine news notes the steamer Patricia arriving at Plymouth from New York on May 23, with other steamers in harbor.
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Plymouth
Patricia
New York
Caremakers Strike Looms In Lawrence Foundries
Thirteen caremakers of the local Lawrence union quit work Monday night over a demand for a ten hour day with pay at 2.50 and left three foundries Thursday morning. Some employers granted raises while others kept only partial staff and reported no trouble. Union claims about training time are challenged by a local foundryman who says a bright apprentice takes nine months to qualify.
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Lawrence Union
Doherty Brothers
Hagle Foundry
A. F. Nichols
Pevey Brothers
One Man Killed In Buffalo Railroad Fire
One man died and about 150000 dollars worth of property burned as a fire engulfed the New York Central transfer freight sheds in Buffalo's William street yards at midnight. J J Lester, a NY Central employee, was killed after sustaining fatal injuries while moving cars to clear the flames. The blaze destroyed the transfer house and 200 gondolas and box cars, many loaded with merchandise, coal, or ore. Access to the site hindered fighting the fire. origin of the blaze remains unknown.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York Central Railroad
William Street
J. J. Lester
New York Central
City and Railroad Company
Disgraced Prohibition Convention Sparks Portland Scene
Portland Maine May 22 Register of Probate Jos B Reed drew sharp fire from Prohibitionists at the Cumberland county convention when asked to address delegates He criticized the enforcement drive and called it a failure Sheriff Pearson faced a renewed challenge while ex deputy Arthur B Leach was arraigned on bribery charges waived hearing not guilty plea entered and held 1000 bail secured release noted no further developments in the case
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Portland
Register of Probate
B. Reed
Cumberland County
Pearson
Sam'l F. Pearson
Arthur B. Leach
Tammany Chiefs Press Plan to Abolish Finance Committee
New York May 22 The executive committee of Tammany Hall unanimously backed a measure to abolish the finance committee The group also favored creating a three member advisory sub committee including Charles Murphy Daniel McMahon and Louis Haffen to report to the executive committee John Carroll proposed making the 87 district leaders the hall's leaders and opposed the sub committee idea
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New York
Tammany Hall
Assembly
Hall
Charles F. Murphy
Daniel F. McMahon
Louis F. Haffen
John F. Carroll
Caught by Car Injures Yard Hand at Bleachery
Anthony Conley, a yard hand at the bleachery, was badly hurt when a light car struck him at work. He was taken by ambulance to St. John's hospital after being caught between a car and a shed roof, fracturing his right shoulder and sustaining internal injuries.
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St. John’s Hospital
Anthony Conley
Blchery
Smallpox Epidemic Continues In Malden
Malden on May 22 reports a continuing smallpox outbreak. A two year old boy, Clarence A. Morton, died at the Melrose pest house. One new case is a 24 year old woman with a mild form of the disease.
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Malden
Clarence A. Morton
Melrose
Disturbances in Spain Leave Dozens Wounded in Village Fight
In Galicia's Cleiros and Sada districts a local clash between residents of nearby villages left sixty people seriously wounded, with some reported dead. The episode stemmed from ongoing neighborly disputes and escalated into violence across the area.
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Madrid
Cleiros
Sada
Galicia
Mrs Garvey Injured After Stair Fall Near Northcommon
Mrs Joannah Garvey fell down stairs at a house near Northcommon yesterday afternoon. She cut her face and was taken to hospital by ambulance after the incident.
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Joannah Garvey
John’s Hospital
Northcommon
Hoar Denounces Philippine Policy Against Monroe Doctrine
In Washington May 22, Senator Hoar of Massachusetts condemns U.S. actions in the Philippines as contrary to the Monroe Doctrine and the Declaration of Independence. He argues the war is not just, warns of cruelty, and urges adherence to historic principles while defending Cuba’s freedom and criticizing reconcentration camps. The debate follows votes on Navy pay and water depth studies.
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Washington
Senate
Hale
Maine
Secretary of the Navy
Mare Island Navy Yard
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Hoar
Philippines
Massachusetts
United States
Philippine Committee
Cuba
Hogt
Mr. Hoar
Philippine Islands
War Department
Roosevelt
McKinley
Gen. Smith
Andersonville
Fresh batch of candy sold at reduced prices today
A local seller announces new stock of 20c can dies sold at 10c a pound, offering a dozen kinds of pure confections including caramels marshmallows pecan creams and various chocolates at 20c per pound with mixed chocolates valued at 40c. Carleton and Hovey 236 Merrimack Street.
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Carleton & Hovey
Merrimack Street
Refugees from St Pierre escape to Castries amid Mont Pelee turmoil
Castries, May 22. M Labat, senior town councillor of Fort de France, among refugees arriving from Martinique aboard the Helga, spoke of ash rains, darkness, and lava fragments. He described panic as ships moored offshore and shorelines were exposed by receding seas. Three hundred refugees landed here, 1300 sent to Guadeloupe, aided by public funds and subscriptions.
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St. Pierre
M. Labat
Helga
Kayliss
Manchester
Guadeloupe
Fort de France
Massachusetts Electric to seek additional stock
Trustees of the Massachusetts Electric companies vote to recommend issuing 5 million dollars of preferred stock. A circular invites stockholders to a May 29 meeting in Boston to approve the move, partly to retire 2.7 million dollars of four and a half percent bonds. Boston and Northern Street Railway and Old Colony Street Railway withdraw their stock petitions. Reasons are not given.
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Boston & Northern
Old Colony
Mass
Boston
Massachusetts Electric Companies
Boston and Northern Street Rail Way Company
Railroad Commissioners
Old Colony Street Railway
Palma Replies on Cuban Republic Birth
Washington May 22 The secretary of war received a message from Cuban President Estrada Palma dated Havana May 21 1902 praising the US Cuba alliance and gratitude for American blood and treasure in aiding the republics birth. He assured continued close relations and prosperity under the Almighty.
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Washington
Cuba
Havana
Elihu Root
Washington, D.C
Republic of Cuba
United States
Hay seeks year extension protocol for Danish West Indies treaty
Secretary Hay asked Denmark to enter a protocol extending one year the time allowed for ratification of the Danish West Indian islands cession treaty. The move aims to keep the treaty alive until the Danish Rigsdag acts at the next session in September.
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Hay
Copenhagen
Washington
Senate
Septemers
Wrist injury at U S Bunting works reported
Blanche Wood aged 22 suffered a right wrist abrasion when caught in a shafting at the U S Bunting works yesterday. She required surgical attention and was taken to the Emergency hospital for treatment.
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Blanche Wood
U. S
Presbyterians Move Creed Revision to Presbyteries for Ratification
New York May 22 The general assembly of the Presbyterian church adopted the creed revision report, sending changes to the Presbyteries for ratification with little debate. Moderator Henry Van Dyke urged fellowship as the vote neared, while Dr. Minton defended the revisions and denied infant damnation claims.
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New York
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church Today
Committee On
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Henry van Dyke
David G. Wylie
Jas. D. Moffatt
Henry C. Minton
Dr. Minton
Minton
Moffatt
R. Russell Booth
Loubet Receives Enthusiastic Welcome in St Petersburg
President Loubet arrived from Tsarsko-Selo to a popular reception as St Petersburg decorates for the Franco Russian alliance visit. The mayor greeted him with bread and salt, crowds fill streets, and deputations present flowers for Madame Loubet. He toured the cathedral with vast acclaim.
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St. Petersburg
Loubet
Tsarsko-Selo
M. Loubet
Russia
France
Madame Loubet
Guard of Honor
Cathedral of
St. Peter and St. Paul
Vatican Doubts Taft Commission Reception In Rome
RomeMay 22 Doubt in Vatican circles over an official reception for the Taft commission after notification of its arrival. The embassy says the delegation is strictly a business mission and not a political recognition of Vatican relations with Italy.
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Rome
Vatican
Uey
United States
Italy
Washeries Shut Down In Pittston Coal District
In Pittston Pennsylvania today May 23 all Erie company washeries in the district ceased operations. They previously produced about 6000 tons of coal daily after a New York order following a railroad presidents conference to halt washer operations.
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Pittston
Erie Company
New York
Fifty Four Executed in South Africa Martials
London May 22 a blue book on martial law in South Africa shows that through December 31 the death penalty had been inflicted in 54 cases. Commandant Scheepers was found guilty of four murders flogging train wrecking and arson and was sentenced to be hanged but was ultimately shot.
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London
South Africa
Scheepers
Middlesex County Deaths and Local News Summary
Deacon Levi Manning died Monday May 19 after a brief illness, esteemed for his pure life and honesty. Ralph Buck, son of George Buck, recovers from diphtheria. Winfield G. Bedell and Miss Eola Fortis wed at the M E parsonage. Ames hall hosts a financially successful O H S benefit. Middlesex church ladies plan a strawberry festival May 27 featuring Mrs. Leonard and the M E choir. Memorial day events May 30 include veterans dinner, graves' decoration, and dedication of the new soldiers monument by the Old High School Association with address by Rev W M Nelson and music by the Y M C A band.
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Levi Manning
Ralph Buck
George Buck
Winfield G. Bedell
Eola Fortis
M. E. Parsonage
W. M. Nelson
Ames Hall
O. H
M. E. Church
Leonard
Woburn
Y. M. C. A. Band
West Chelmsford Ministers and Town News Highlight Sunday Service
In West Chelmsford Rev Minot of Boston Theological University preached a fine sermon on Ye are my friends if ye do what I command you. A large congregation attended including Hon and Mrs Herbert E Fletcher. Memorial sermon planned next Sunday. Visitors include Mrs Hill from Scranton and Mrs McCullough from Minneapolis. Local gossip notes Richard Fox, gym instructor in Lawrence, and reminiscences of Rev George E McIlwaine, once pastor during Houston fire years. Lester Hamblett’s health improves allowing him to walk again in Fitchburg.
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Mr. Minot
Boston Theological University
Herbert E. Fletcher
C. C. P. Hiller
Hill
Scranton
Penn
Joseph A
Lawrence
Fox
George E. McIlwaine
Houston
T. H. Hamblett
Lester
Fitchburg
Bedford Church Mission Night and Town Meeting Notes
In Bedford on Sunday evening the C and service focuses on Missions with Mr. W. G. Webber as chairman, a consecration meeting urging full attendance. A recent town meeting postponed action on Old Home Week observance and on a new bridge over the Concord river on the Carlisle road, adjourning to May 24. Additional notes record Miss M A Crowell buying land, Mrs Lottie Spredby ill with kidney hemorrhage, the Old Homestead Farm expansion for summer boarders, John H. Kerwin selling a West Medway village farm, meat prices rising prompting a strawberry festival on the 27 at the Orthodox vestry, and George M Parker preparing his West Bedford house for city boarders.
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W. G. Webber
Concord River
Carlisle Road
M. A. Crowell
Hayden Laboratory
Bedford Springs
Sweetwater Avenue
Warren H. Dutton
Lottie R. Spredby
William Mudge
Jas. W. Spredby
John H. Kerwin
West Medway
George M. Parker
West Bedford
Groton High School Prize Speaking Winners
The thirteenth annual prize speaking event at Groton High School drew a full house on Friday May 16. Madeleine C Downes won first for A Reasonable Doubt, Alice B Needham second for The Thanksgiving Guest, and Howard W Sawyer third for Burdock s Music Box. The Rev A M Crane distributed prizes and encouraged others. Also noted: R J Arrington resigns as local telegraph operator for Worcester and John Lee of Nashua NH takes the Groton post. Mrs M O Gowing and two children visit Groton. Miss Proctor resumes teaching after bicycle accident. Mr and Mrs D B Rollins relocate to Alexandria NH. Rollins previously lived on Common Street and owned the Cottage. On May 25 E S Clark Post and W R C will attend memorial service at Congregational church conducted by Rev George M Howe.
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Madeleine C. Downes
Alice B. Needham
Howard W. Sawyer
Burdock
Miss Proctor
D. B. Rollins
Alexandria
N. H
Rollins
Norman Smith
George H. Woods
Clark Post
Congregational Church
George M. Howe
Memorial exercises set for Friday in Littleton area
Clark post extends invite to W R C to join memorial rites in Littleton Friday morning May 30. A delegation of ladies will attend. In town, memorial programs begin Friday afternoon after the march back. Graves will be decorated, followed by town hall exercises and an oration by Rev. George M Howe with singing by post and corps members.
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Clark Post
Littleton
George M. Howe
Death at Talbot Mills Seeks Accidental Poison Cause
James Emmett aged 25 a painter at Talbot mills Billerica died in his room after being found groaning. A half pint of wood alcohol from a bottle in the room was found in his stomach. The empt y wood alcohol can from the shop suggests he obtained the poison there. A physician filed an accidental poisoning finding. Another Talbot mill employee died earlier in the week under similar circumstances.
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James Emmett
Talbot Mills
Billerica
Emmett
Talbot Mill
Noted painter Mrs Lilly Spencer dies in New York at 73
Mrs Lilly Martin Spencer a portrait painter of note died of apoplexy in her New York studio on Thursday at age 73. Born in England, she painted notable figures including Martin Van Buren, Stephen A Douglas, Grant, McClellan, Sherman, Ingersoll, and Bryant. Her allegorical Truth unveiling Falsehood won a Philadelphia Centennial medal.
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Lilly Martin Spencer
New York
Spencer
England
Martin van Buren
Stephen A. Douglas
Gens
Grant, McClellan and Sherman
Robert G. Ingersoll
William Cullen Bryant
Philadelphia
Sholer
John Wanamaker
Castorita Bears the Ay He Kind You Have Always
A fragmentary note references Castorita and bears the tone of a personal message thanking someone for a kind gesture or signature. The legible words suggest a sentiment rather than a reportable event with clear participants or location.
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Castorita
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