Stock market opens irregular with mixed early gains
The New York stock market opened irregular with Atchison 90 1 2, Baltimore & Ohio 107, Canadian Pacific 137, Reading 71, U S Steel 40, and Western Union 93. Early dealings saw small price changes, some support for certain sectors, but most standard railroad stocks fell.
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New York
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Iie
Louisville
Manhattan
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Reading First
St. Paul
Sugar
Southrn
Southern Pacific
Texasacific
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Western Union
Futures Open Steady Across Several Months
Futures opened steady with October at 8.62, November 8.69, December 8.78, January 8.81, March 6.61, and May 8.59 as the market started the session.
Stockwell Loses Ground as Contracts Break Down in 1902
A. B. Stockwell of the New York consolidated stock exchange reports inability to meet contracts with undisclosed sums. Historical broker links include Jay Gould and Ra dison Cammick. he once led Pacific Mail Steamship. Dun reports show 8723 failures in the first nine months of 1902 totaling 113,434,688 in liabilities, down from 1443 defaults in 1901 with 97,856,416 liabilities, after subtracting banks and large firms. Commercial failures total 8676 with 85,407,490 liabilities, manufacturing disasters 2055 with 33,764,818, and trading failures 6147 with 40,726,690 liabilities, plus 474 defaults in other classes.
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A. B. Stockwell
New York Consolidated Stock Exchange
Stockwell
Wall Street
Jay Gould
Henry N. Smith
Charles J. Osborn
Radison Cammick
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
R. G. Dun & Co
Marine News Steamer Auguste Victoria Arrives
New York reports the steamer Auguste Victoria has arrived from Hamburg on October 3, noting the vessel's halt in maritime traffic.
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New York
Auguste Victoria
Hamburg
Insurrectionary Movement Fails to Spread in Macedonia
Constantinople October 3 report says the insurrectionary movement in Macedonia has spread little, though Turkish suppression may provoke more resistance. The Macedonian committee struggles with internal rivalries between Gem Tzontcheff supporters and Sarafoff loyalists. Bulgarian sources report over 500 Bulgarians imprisoned in Monastir, while Albanians are widely arrested in Constantinople during Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia’s visit.
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Constantinople
Macedonia
Macedonian Committee
Gem Tzontcheff
Sarafoff
Nen
Mona- Stir
Nicholas
Russia
Judge Denies Naturalization To Japanese Applicant
Chicago on October 3 Judge Carter refused to grant naturalization papers to Lee Guy Dean a Japanese applicant. He ruled the naturalization statute covers whites and Africans but not Mongolians and noted a Massachusetts court had reached a similar restriction.
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Chicago
Carter
Lee Guy Dean
United States
Wuage Carter
Africa
Massachusetts
Elephant Killed At Central Park Zoo After Riot
New York on October 3 reports Tom the trick elephant killed after a death sentence issued for unruly behavior. It took 28 minutes and 600 grains of cyanide in two pails of raw mush to end the animal's life, with keepers unable to approach during the process.
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New York
Tom
Central Park
Yoo
A Monster Topaz In Naples Confers Jubilee Hope
Rome reports a colossal topaz in Signor Vicola Carelli’s possession in Naples. The gem, weighing over two pounds, bears a Christ engraving by a Neapolitan artist. A Naples committee plans public subscription to buy it for Pope Pius X for a Vatican Museum display.
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Signor
Vicola Carelli
Naples
Rome
Signor Carelli
Brazil
Christ
Pope
The
Italie
Byublic
Eo XIII
Vatican Museum
Refused Arrest Evidence Defects in Police Court Case
In police court Judge Pickman acquitted Delia Kennedy of drunkenness due to lack of corroborating evidence beyond Officer Curran. The defense argued the officer’s testimony alone was insufficient to convict. Kennedy stated she was sober when arrested around 11:30 p.m. and denied drinking for three days. Several witnesses were deemed unnecessary given her prior record. Other cases noted: William and Henry Fennell face trial next Tuesday on assault and battery and related charges arising from a dispute at Calnin's batt ling works.
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Welch
Curran
William McCloughry
Pickman
William
Henry Fennell
James Farrell
Patrick Creagan
Henry
Calnin
Creagan
Fennell
Dennis Murphy
West End
Boston
Murphy
Lowell
Daniel A. McDonald
State Farm
McDonald
Alpheus Hamblett
Thomas Reynolds
James P. Ramsay
Superior Court
James Sullivan
John Gillis
Mary McGillian
Mary
Thomas Mullin
Slattery
Mullin
Reynolds
Gillis
Paris line official defends immigrant screening
Paris report quotes secretary of a trans Atlantic company defending methods used under American immigrant regulations. He says agents will tighten instructions to exclude indigent persons and notes most immigrants are from eastern Europe, though a pauper may slip through, promising closer supervision.
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Paris
Associated Press
Williams
New York
Europe
Deaths in City: Edward F Sanderson and Mary Ryan
In this city on October 3 Edward F. Sanderson aged 1 year 1 month died at 430 Gorham street, son of William and Nellie. Also on October 3 Mary Ryan aged 40 died at 109 Gorham street. Both notices list residences and ages.
American Sugar cuts refined sugar prices across grades
New York on October 3 1910 the American Sugar Refining Co. announced a uniform five point cut in the prices of all refined sugar grades reflecting a tighter market and corporate policy shifting consumer costs downward across product lines.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Co
Labor and Capital in Harmonious Industrial Whole
New York Oct 2 New England Cotton Manufacturers meeting heard papers on tension in roving frames underfeed stokers and tests of cotton yarns. Wm E Winchester and Geo C Te wksbury presented. Charles W Dennett spoke on six factors of a successful textile concern: capital plant technical knowledge skilled labor management and selling organization. He argued all are needed and warned against arrogance by overseers. Afternoon session admitted new members and papers covered export of cotton goods and mill expansion.
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New York
New England Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Wm. E. Winchester
Philadelphia
Geo. Co. Tewksbury
Boston
C. J. H. Woodbury
George E. Smith
Bradford
Eng
Charles W. Dennett
North Adams
Mass
Dennett
Carroll D. Wright
Tirrell Renominated by Fourth District Republicans
Fitchburg October 2 The fourth congressional district Republican convention with 103 delegates unanimously renominated Charles Q Tirrell of Natick for Congress George J Burns of Ayer served as chairman The motion passed by acclamation Tirrell brief ly addressed the delegation and hosted a dinner at the G A R hall
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Fitchburg
Geo. J. Burns
Ayer
Charles Q. Tirrell
Natick
Congress
Powers Re nominated by Acclamation in Newton
Boston October 2 Republicans of the 12th district re nominated Hon Samuel L Powers of Newton by acclamation. Powers spoke to delegates before adjournment. A resolution commending the President for efforts to settle the coal operators and miners controversy was adopted.
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Boston
12Th Congressional District
Samuel L. Powers
Newton
Powers
12Th Massachusetts Congressional District
Not enough readable material for a full headline
The fragment expresses confidence that by his timely action the strike will be settled satisfactorily and immediate relief will be brought to the people.
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Ers
Lovering Nominated at Brockton Republican District Convention
In Brockton on October 2 the Republican convention for the 14th district met with 90 of 121 delegates present. William C. Lovering was nominated by Judge Fred S. Hall and seconded by E. R. Bingy, with unanimous support. Lovering spoke after being escorted to the hall, and the gathering ended with a banquet at Hotel Belmont.
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Brockton
L. E. Chamberlain
Ernest L. Bradford
Barnstable
William C. Lovering
Fred S. Hall
Taunton
R. Bigney
Attleboro
Lovering
Hotel Belmont
Nutting Nominated by 2nd District Democrats
Northampton on October 2 reports ex-State Representative Arthur F. Nutting of the city was nominated for Congress today by the 2nd district Democratic convention.
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Northampton
Arthur F. Nutting
Fetridge Released In Loftus Assault Case
In Woburn on October 2 the fourth district court discharged the case against Robert S. Fetridge of Arlington who faced assault and battery charges tied to the death of James J. Loftus. Loftus was run over by an electric car after being left on a railroad track. the evidence showed the men were together earlier Sunday but had separated before the accident. An inquest is scheduled for next Monday.
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Woburn
Robert S. Fetridge
Arlington
James J. Loftus
Fourth District
Fetridge
Loftus
Dantton
Board of Trade Telegram to Theodore Roosevelt
At a meeting on October 2 the Lowell board of trade sent congratulations and urged him to succeed in settling the coal trouble. They wished justice tempered with mercy and relief from fuel shortages, signing George H. Marston as president.
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Board of Trade
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Washington, D. C
Lowell Board of Trade
King Of Cattle Kings Of The World
S Glenn Andrus notes in October National that Luis Terrazas of Chihuahua is described as the king of cattle kings. He reportedly owns 8 million acres of grazing land and brands over 1 million cattle with sheep and horses also present. Terrazas may hold 20 to 30 million acres total, yet lives in a plain home and shuns pomp, making him a modest millionaire in Christendom.
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Christendom
Republic of Mexico
Don Luis Terrazas
Chihuahua
Mexico
S. Glenn Andrus
National
Penelope Griggs Plans a Detroit Wedding
Archibald declares he will marry Penelope Griggs in a witty Detroit Free Press note. The brief item captures a humorous exchange and confirms the upcoming nuptials with Archibald as groom-to-be.
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Archibald
Penelope Griggs
Arthur
Detroit Free Press
Auction of Gates estate yields mixed prices in tight market
The real and personal estate of Pres cott C Gates and heirs of Josiah Gates sold at public auction. Vacant lots on Westford and Gates streets brought 1200 to 1225 dollars, while several parcels on Chelmsford and Thayer sold for 215 to 615 dollars. A large New Fletcher Powell street plot drew higher per square foot bids, with multiple buyers including E W Dewar and John Steadman, as auctioneer George H Abbott conducted the sale.
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Prescott C. Gates
Royal W. Gates
Josiah Gates
Westford Street
Gates Street
William N. Wood
Boston
A. C. Wheelock
F. W. Cheney
Thayer Street
Joseph Lavigne
W. F. Copson
Chelmsford Street
Dennis Connors
Chelmsford
Short Streets
M. P. Mello
E. A. Smith
New Fletcher and
Powell Streets
E. W. Dewar
John Steadman
George H. Abbott
Washington Street
Inquest Held On Death Of James F Whitehead
An inquest into the death of James F Whitehead, the Lowell man killed by a car at Wilmington, was conducted in the police court yesterday afternoon with Judge Fisher presiding.
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James F. Whitehead
Lowell
Wilmington
German Emperor to Uniform Army in War Time
The German Emperor has ordered gray uniforms for all army branches to be worn during war times, standardizing attire across the armed forces and signaling readiness for conflict.
Passenger Elevator Crash Kills Two at Lynn Shoe Plant
An elevator at A. E. Little & Co. shoe factory on Blake Street fell from the fourth floor after the weight cable parted. Benjamin O. Crane, foreman, and Frances Herlihy were slain by the falling counterweight. Several others were injured, some seriously, and treated at Lynn Hospital or at home. Medical examiners term it accidental.
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Fannie Moore
Mabel Buckley
Henrietta Howard
Winnie Keegan
Bessie Johnson
Margaret Connor
Lynn Hospital
Mr. Crane
Pinkham
Crane
Miss Herlihy
Boston
Vaults of Safety Deposit Boxes Dominate Chicago District
In downtown Chicago a network of about ninety vaults beneath tall office buildings operates with strict access controls. Guardians verify identity, require password and key, and log visitors to keep private boxes secure. Instances of lax discipline spark attempted robberies and disputes over ownership, with custodians recounting lost keys, torn coupons, and hidden cash recovered from waste baskets.
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Chicago
New York
Tobacco effects on mind and body in Yale study
Seaver of Yale reports nine year gym records showing smokers average older, smaller in most measures, with lower lung capacity. Comparisons among undergraduates suggest tobacco users gain less in weight, height, chest girth, and lung capacity. Authors urge removing tobacco during growth and note public school policy could reduce use.
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Yale University
Yale
C. c
Seavers
Hitchcock
Amherst College
Europe
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