Stock Market Opens Heavily With Mixed Early Deals
New York May 28 The stock market opened heavy with insignificant early volume. Prices mostly edged downward while some names such as New York Air Brake rose 3 percent. By 11 am чит readings showed gains for Reading and Pressed Steel Car as investors bought on dips, with Reading advancing to 63 and Pressed Steel Car at 154 as the list broadly moved higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Brooklyn Transit
Erie
Erie Second
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk and Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Sur
Southern Pacific
Unionacific
United States Steel
Canadian Pacific
Minneapolis
Sault Ste. Marie
Delaware and Hudson
St. Joseph
Grand Island
Louisville
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburgh
Continental Tobacco
Evansville
Terre Haute
Futures open quiet and firm in New York
In New York on May 28 futures markets opened quiet and firm with May at 9.13, June 9.05, July 8.95, August 8.66, September 8.08, October 7.93, November 7.82, December 7.88, January 7.86, February 7.85, March 7.91, as traders note slight movements across contracts.
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New York
Root quits on Gardner finish fight for July 4
San Francisco May 28 Jack Root refuses to honor the Carson Nevada bout contract with George Gardner claiming forfeits were not posted The promoters face a possible substitute fight with A Weinig or another contender as money held by promoter Harry Corbett and Alec Greggain is in question and sides urging settlement remain unresolved
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San Francisco
Jack Root
George Gardner
Carson
Nev
al Smith
Root
Harry Corbett
Senator Livingstone
Nevada
Alec Greggain
A. Weinig
Trusts blamed for New York produce trade decline
John V. Barnes, president of the New York Produce Exchange, told the annual meeting that trade restrictions and corporate consolidation harm merchants while port activity shows rising registered tonnage. He noted wheat exports rise, corn exports fall by 33 million bushels, and urged an enlarged canal from the Great Lakes to the Hudson to restore competition.
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New York
John V. Barnes
New York Produce Exchange
Exchange
Lakes
Hudson River
Kentucky Quarantine Sparks Indiana Health Tension
Indiana debates Kentucky smallpox quarantine actions as southern counties face outbreak. Gov Durbin at French Lick Springs and Indiana authorities say risk not grave enough to quarantine. Tension rises over cross state health measures near Kentucky counties.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Kentucky
Indiana
Durbin
French Lick Springs
Ohio Republicans Convene in Cleveland Leaders Express Confidence in Roosevelt
In Cleveland on May 27 delegates and visitors packed the hall for the Republican State convention. The platform is set with potential changes on Cuban reciprocity trusts and the tariff. Gov. Nash lauded Ohio’s corporate system, and speakers hailed Theodore Roosevelt as the successor to McKinley while praising Cuba’s new republic and the Philippines.
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Cleveland
Ohio
M. A. Hanna
T. L. Johnson
Washington
Buffalo
Roosevelt
Congress
Committee On
Gov. Nash
National Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
Cuba
Philippines
Triangular League Disrupted as Williams Withdraws
Williams Athletic council withdrew the triangular league including Amherst Wesleyan and Williams college, cancelling all games. Amherst had voted to withdraw at season end. Protests over star pitcher Kane of Amherst for alleged professionalism sparked the termination.
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Williamstown
Amherst
Wesleyan
Williams College
Williams Athletic Council
Williams
Kane
The Art and Risk of Bridge Building by Frank W. Skinner
The piece explores the intricate design process of long bridge spans, detailing the weight stresses, testing of steel, and the precision required in placing massive girders. It highlights engineers facing extreme conditions, from remote shops to perilous heights, to complete a safe, self-sustaining structure.
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Frank W. Skinner
Rival princesses duel for throne in beehive tale
In a hive described by Pearson’s Magazine, 69,000 to 70,000 bees face a royal birth crisis as two princesses emerge. A deadly duel ends with one queen surviving, while the old queen is escorted away and the new queen takes the throne.
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Apis
Beeland
Pearson’s Magazine
Obituary of Michael A. McCormick of Lawrence and Lowell
Michael A. McCormick died at his Lawrence home after months of illness at age 51. A former Lawrence common council member under Mayor Simpson, he served on the water board, later forming a furniture business with Timothy J. Buckley and Michael J. Sullivan. A lifelong Republican, he was deeply active in St. Patrick's church groups and local charities, leaving a wife Rebecca and two sons William and Arthur.
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Michael A. McCormick
Lawrence
Lowell
Lawrence Tribune
McCormick
Common Council
Simpson
Water Board
Timothy J. Buckley
Michael J. Sullivan
Ofce
Rebecca McCranor
Francis McCranor
William 8. McCormick
Arthur P. McCormick
Board of Trade
Charitable Aid Society
Holy Name Society
St. Patrick’s Church
Lawrence Council
K. of C
St. Monica's Council
Catholic Order of Foresters
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Merrimack Council
Royal Arcanum
Deaths of the Earl of Chichester and Prof Adolf Kussmaul
Recent deaths include The Earl of Chichester Walter John Pelham born 1838 and Prof Adolf Kussmaul born 1822 famed for introducing the stomach pump into medical practice.
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Earl of Chichester
Walter John Pelham
Adolf Kussmaul
Dairyman Identified After Amnesia in Brunswick Maine
A missing New Hampshire dairyman Charles B Buzzell was found in Brunswick with no memory beyond two weeks. His aunt Miss A T Chase confirmed his identity in Brunswick after police located a matching missing man description in Boston. Doctors say rest and care may restore his memory and health.
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Brunswick
Rockland
Charles B. Buzzell
Barrington
N. H
A. T. Chase
Boston
Buzzell
Miss Chase
Bath
Unitarian Anniversary Opens With Eliot Address
Boston May 27 Rev Samuel A Eliot D D president of the Unitarian association delivered the annual address praising work accomplished and urging moral engagement in national affairs. Secretary’s report noted 12 new churches 21 preaching stations 27 minister additions and renewed consecration. Officers elected President S A Whot Cambridge vice presidents J W Symonds Portland Samuel Hoar Concord Willard Bartlett New York T J Morris Baltimore FR Adams Chicago Horace LL D San Francisco secretary C E De John Brookline assistant secretary W Fox Boston treasurer F Dinesii Hingham directors New England J D Long Hingham R W Rowden Beverly Mrs Prescott Keyes Concord Rev P R Frothingham Boston.
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Boston
Samuel A. Eliot
Eliot
Charles E. St. John
Brookline
New England
S. A. Whot
D. D
Cambridge
J. W. Symonds
Portland
Samuel Hoar
Concord
Willard Bartlett
New York
T. J. Morris
Baltimore
FR. Adams
Chicago
Til
Horaceth
San Francisco
C. E. de John
W. Fox
F. #. Dinesii
Hingham
J. D. Long
R. W. Rowden
Beverly
Prescott Keyes
P. R. Frothingham
McDonald Seeks Prosecution of OBrien for Perjury
Capt McDonald testified before the Philippine committee detailing orders to burn towns in hostile areas and to seize prisoners. He presented war department records to refute Corporal OBrien claims, including OBrien’s Igbaras testimony and Gardenero execution, and urged federal perjury charges against OBrien.
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Washington
Capt
McDonald
Philippine Committee
Corporal O'Brien
Rawlins
O'Brien
Dietrich
Rawuns
Lodge
O’brien
War Department
San Joaquin
Igbaras
Company M
Pedro Gardenero
Guimbal
Gardenero
Boardman
Capt. McDonald
Gen. Hughes
Culberson
Igaras
Glenn
Cambridge Man Held on Murder Charge in Powell Death
Louis Creighton, a colored man, arraigned in Middlesex district court on a charge of murder after allegedly attacking Richard Powell on April 9. Powell later died from injuries. Creighton, who fled to Newport, R. I., is held for the grand jury in $5000.
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Cambridge
Louis Creighton
Richard Vowell
Middlesex District Court
Creighton
Powell
Newport
R. IL
Girl Shooter Bertha Condon arraigned in Brockton court
Bertha Condon of Boston was arraigned in Brockton on a charge of assault with intent to murder Morris W. Quinn of Brockton. It is alleged she fired four shots at him and one at herself during May 14 jealousy over his intended marriage. The case was continued to Wednesday for a hearing and she is held in $1000 bond.
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Brockton
Bertha Condon
Boston
Morris W. Quinn
Quinn
Five Hundred Damask Weavers Strike in Philadelphia
May 27 Philadelphia mills closed as five hundred damask weavers walk out demanding higher wages. Workers claim a 40 percent decrease over 12 years and note repeated unfulfilled promises of wage increases.
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Philadelphia
Marine News Arrivals From London Genoa and More
Boston May 28 steamers Angli from London Lacrona from Medizen ports New York arrived. Also steamer Hohenzollern from Genoa reached port today.
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Boston
Angli
London
Lacrona
New York
Hohenzollern
Genoa
Qu bec schooner Thistle wrecks on St Paul's Island
The schooner Thistle from Sydney bound for Quebec ran ashore in thick fog and northeast gales on St Pauls Island. Crew landed safely but the vessel and cargo are a total loss.
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Halifax
N. S
Thistle
Quebec
Sydney
St. Paul's Island
Castro names a brand new cabinet in Venezuela
Caracas on May 20 reports President Castro has named a new cabinet. Interior minister is Dr Rafael Lopez Baralt. foreign affairs minister Gen Diego Bautista Ferrer. finance and public credit minister Gen R Tello Mendoza. war and navy minister Gen Joaquin Garrido. encouragement minister Dr Analdo Morales. public works minister Gen Rafael Maria Carbano. public instruction minister Dr Rafael Monserrate.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Associated Press
Castro
Rafael Lopez Baralt
Diego Bautista Ferrer
R. Tello Mendoza
Joaquin Garrido
Asnaldo Morales
Rafael Maria Carbano
Rafael Monserrate
Memorial day ceremony and local town notices in Pepperell
Memorial day activities are announced with a noon report at Grand Army hall and a 12 45 procession led by local posts and groups to decorate fallen heroes at cemeteries followed by an address by Mrs. Mary A. Lull. Other notes report death of George F. Walton in Boston, Lunenburg Grange visit to Prescott range, a copper colored cloud and planned Children’s night, plus Old Home Week planning and a Pepperell Old Home Week association formation with officers named. Also details of a confrontation involving Mr Cahill and Mr Westcott, Mrs Emery’s hospitalization after a tragedy, and her anticipated relocation with plans to Brookline.
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Grand Army Hall
Thomas A. Parker Post
Sons of Veterans
Order of American Mechanics
Prescott Hall
Mary A. Lull
Milford
N. H
Nashua River Paper Company
George F. Walton
Pepperell
Boston
Walton Lot
Centre Cemetery
Lunenburg
Prescot
Grange
Colin O. Bennett
Arthur Blood
Kenny Gutterson
George A. Mahoney
Pepperell Old Home Week Association
Charles H. Miller
J. B. Thrall
John O. Bennett
M. L. P. Saattuck
W. F. Heald
H. C. Thurston
Arthur P. Wright
Tenth anniversary observed for Rev Spaulding at Grace church
Lowell and others celebrated the tenth wedding anniversary of Rev Charles J. Spaulding and Miss Mabel E. Spaulding at Grace church parsonage Springfield with a Monday evening reception from 7 30 to 10 30. About 200 attendees praised the couple as gifts of silver glass and china were exchanged.
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Lowell
Charles BE. Spaulding
Grace Church
Springfield
Spalding
Charles FE. Spaulding
Boston University
Ashland
Cambridge
Winchester
Letter Carrier Cahill Denies Emery Murder Allegations
South Framingham reports Letter Carrier Michael Cahill disputes a published statement about his conduct at the Emery murder scene. Cahill insists the alleged assault on neighbor William F. Dunn is overstated, claiming Dunn and Westcott urged Nina F. Danforth to remain silent while Cahill questioned her about the car incident and motive.
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Michael C. Cahill
Emery
William F. Dunn
Emery House
Nina F. Danforth
Cahill
Dunn
Eugene Westcott
Edward Cotterre
Westcott
Danforth
Monument to English to be funded by subscribers
A committee of the Society of American Authors will solicit subscriptions to fund a monument over the grave of Dr. Thomas Dunn English author of Ben Bolt. English was a vice president of the society and the receipts will determine the monument’s character and stateliness.
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New York
The
Society of American Authors
Thomas Dunn English
Ben Bolt
English
Reception for Baptist organist Bateson before departure
In North Billerica Mr. Thomas Bateson, organist at the Baptist church, was honored with a vestry reception by the Ladies' Aid society before he and his family leave for British Columbia to start a business. The event featured music, recitations, a surprise purse of money, and refreshments.
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Thomas Bateson
Baptist Church
Bateson
British Columbia
Ladies’ Aid Society
John Sutcliffe
James Ritchie
Herbert King
George B. Greenwood
Walter Knapp
Emily Wrigley
Mr. Webberly
Kate Fairbrother
Annie Wain
Miss Wrigley
Scates
A River of Land From the Mississippi’s Powerful Current
John Swain in Ainslee's describes the Mississippi River as a river of land more than water. Government engineers quantify the annual sediment load enough to build a 300 foot high block a mile square, part spread along the valley to the sea. The piece reflects on levees, shifting banks, and the river’s impact on land behind them.
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Mississippi
Vicksburg
Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Port Adams
Natchez
Grand Gulf
Baton Rouge
Port Hudson
Rockies
Alleghenies
John Swain
Ainslee’s
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Hildreth
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Unitarians
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