Market Outlook In 1908 Election Time
The piece surveys financial and political conditions with emphasis on the gold standard, coal strikes, and railroad earnings. It notes London’s gold movement to New York, expectant bull market conditions post election, and warns against embracing the silver basis. It discusses Bryan’s odds and the steadiness of industrial demand and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
West
Middle West
South
China
London
New York
Bryan
Henry Clews
Friends of Sound Money
Plea Saves Man From Long Sentence in Maine Case
Auburn Maine October 18 Thomas Lynch of Manchester New Hampshire John McCarthy of Lowell Massachusetts and Charles Simpson of East Parsonsfield Massachusetts were arrested at Danville Junction charged with taking possession of an empty freight car and loitering They pleaded guilty and faced fines or jail McCarthy received 45 days Lynch 30 days Simpson 20 days Simpson secured a lighter sentence after an eloquent appeal claiming honesty and misfortune not laziness
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Auburn
Thomas Lynch
Manchester
N. H
John McCarthy
Lowell
Mass
Charles Simpson
East Parsonsfield
Danville Junction
McCarthy
Lynch
Simpson
North Chelmsford Library Exhibits English Church Views
North Chelmsford public library hosts an exhibition of English country church views attracting many visitors. Also includes an ad for Ely's Cream Balm claiming rapid relief for chronic nasal catarrh and colds, available at druggists or by mail from Ely Brothers in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelmsford
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Proclamation on trade, markets, and the Manila question
A seasoned speaker argues for keeping the United States open to Eastern markets, especially China, and defending the Philippines as essential to national prosperity. He touts McKinley era policy, warns against surrender, and urges votes for pro tariff, pro money, pro growth leadership to sustain industrial strength and US prestige.
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China
United States
America
Europe
South America
East
Lowell
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Constantinople
Venice
Portugal
Holland
London
Pacific
Golden Gate
Russia
McKinley
Manila
Dewey
Pacific Coast
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Spain
Cuba
Mr. Croker
New York
Philippines
Manilla
Buchanan
Great Patriotic Party
Republicanism versus Democracy in the Campaign
The piece frames the campaign as Republicans opposing democracy and law and order. It accuses Democrats of stirring greed and anarchy, labeling troops in the Philippines as murderers and advocating scuttle and run. It praises a Massachusetts senator as a statesman and patriot guiding the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Lowell
Massachusetts
United States
Knox Defines Pro-Tariff Stand in Campaign Speech
Congressman Knox spoke to supporters detailing defense of protective tariffs and anti free silver stance. He praised McKinley era prosperity and warned against Bryan's 16 to 1 silver policy, urging voters to reelect with emphasis on imperialism debates and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Congress
William J. Bryan
Slive
Democratic Party
Lowe
Lowell
Wm. J. Bryan
United States
Savings Bank
Republican Party
Party
Abraham Lincoln
Spain
Cuba
Philippines
McKinley
Roosevelt
Ward Three Rally Speakers named for next Wednesday
Ward Three Republican club will host a rally in the ward room next Wednesday evening. Congressmen Knox Lieut Col Ames and Judge Pickman are billed as speakers. A report that Clerk Savage would run for Mr Stearns's school committee seat is premature and he has not yet consented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 3 Ward Room
Ward Three
Republican Club
Knox
Col. Ames
Judge Pickman
Clerk Savage
Police Court
Mr. Stearns
Savage
Market Wagon Upset On Main Street
A market wagon owned by S P Pike of Lowell capsized on upper Main Street while Boston bound. Wheels in the gutter at repaired street car tracks caused the pole lift and near asphyxiation of the horses until other horses were hitched to the rear axles. A strong pull restored the load of 125 bushels of produce and repairs took hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Pike
Lowell
Upper Main Street
Carpenter loses two fingers at Lawrence shop
Louis Bergen of 174 Hall Street sustained the loss of the first and second fingers when his right hand was drawn into a buzz planer at the Lawrence corporation’s carpenter shop this forenoon. He was treated at the Lowell Corporation hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bergen
Hall Street
Lawrence Corporation
Lowell Corporation
Rheumatism cure touted by Hood's Sarsaparilla
An advertisement asserts rheumatism arises from lactic acid in the blood and that Hood's Sarsaparilla provides a positive cure. It claims the acid attacks fibrous tissues and causes pains and aches, urging readers to try the remedy.
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Stock Market
St. Paul
Penn Railroad Company
Federal
Cambria
Carnegie, Pennsylvania
National Steel Company
Boston
Montana
Rockfeller
People’s Gas
Kirkner
Wormser
Clark, Dodge & Co
Savin
U. P. J. W. Davis
Con. Tobacco
Ne. Pacific
Webb & Pratt
Shorts
Federal Steel Co
Scranton
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Wall Street
Keene
Union Pacific
Corey, Miliken & Co
Am. Sugar Ref. Co
Am Steel Wire
Atchison
Atchison Pfd
Am Tobacco
Tig B&o
Rooklyn
C.b.&q
C.& Ky
Col. F. & Iron
Dl& W
Federal Steel
Federal Steel Ptd
Int
Paper L.& N Mee
Manhattan
Metropolitan
Mo. Pacific
Paul Peneeee
Bo. Pacific
Blaath
Third Ave. Rail
Ili
Tenn. C. &Leee
Bbexas & Pac
Union Pac
Bingham
Boston and
Mont
Butte & Boston
Calumet
Isle Royal
Asceola
Parrot
Rhode
N. EB. Gas & Coke
U.S. Oil
North Chelmsford
Invest
Corey, Milliken & Co
Exchange
Roosevel
Congressman Knox
Ames
Pickman
Sorosis
Shepard, Norwell & CO
Winter ST
Temple Place
Boston, Mass
Delineator
Canada
Washington, D. C
Peacomen
Bowler Bros. (Limited
Bowler Bros. Orcester
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Worcester
Dwinell-Wricht Co.’S
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