Stock Market Dull as Vanderbilt Rumor Touches Steel
New York trading opened irregular with Amalgamated 65 and Steel around 41. The day saw little gossip impact though rumors claimed 10,000 Steel shares bought by the Vanderbilts. Baltimore & Ohio moved 7,000 shares at 110 and 110 while Missouri Pacific and Canadian Pacific edged up slightly and St. Paul and New York Central slipped.
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New York
Boston
Steel
Amalgamated
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake
Colorado Southern
Erie
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
Western Union
Wabash
Futures Open Steady After October Decline
New York trading opened with steady sentiment as futures prices held after an earlier drop. October futures at 8.33, November 8.34, December 8.43, January 8.51, February 8.30, March 8.32, May 8.34, June 8.32, July 8.34 with bids steady.
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New York
Market mood shifts with awaited rally and cautious demand
Bullish influence appears waning among conservatives yet any push for undue stock manipulation could spark a countermove and higher interest rates. Crop prosperity and strong manufacturing buoy optimism, while bond and equity demand resurges amid improving overall lists. Footwear, leather, and cotton goods show firmer tones with steady prices but weaker hides and raw material signals temper longer term gains.
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R. G. Dun & Co
New England
Boston
Fisk and Robinson Bankers in New York Boston
Fisk and Robinson bankers are listed with offices at 35 Cedar Street 25 State Street New York and Boston, indicating their presence on the New York Stock Exchange with government bonds services.
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Cedar Street
State Street
Feared Famine prompts mother's suicide at home
Mrs Henry Steinsieth and her husband with three children lived at 209 East 80th Street. Despondent over winter hardship and fear of cold and coal shortages, she drank carbolic acid yesterday morning. Husband, a jobless painter, found her on a lounge in pain. doctor arrived too late.
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New York
Henry Steinsieth
East 80Th Street
Steinsteth
Unalaska Steamer Wreck Near Unimak Island
The J. H. Ward was wrecked in Anudah bay on Unimak Island in the Bering Sea. Passengers and crew barely escaped with their lives and five nearly starved before landing. The revenue cutter Manning rescued five survivors and landed them at Dutch Harbor. Captain Lindquist of the steamer Portland provided details.
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Seattle
Wash
J. H. Ward
Anudah Bay
Unimak Island
Bering Sea
Revenue Cutter
Manning
Dutch Harbor
Lindquist
Portland
Millionaires Financed Club Sets Weekly Loss Cap
The New Atlantic club in Picadilly will restrict members from losing more than 5000 dollars per week at play. The London dispatch notes the club will serve as a meeting place for prominent men and capitalists from both sides of the Atlantic.
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New York
New Atlantic Club
Picadilly
London
Tribune
Wesson and Keith Wed Quietly at 31 Bellevue Street
Paul Bancroft Wesson, foreman at the Lowell Machine shop, and Edith M. Keith of this city were married at 12 30 this afternoon at their future home 31 Bellevue street. Rev. William Brown officiated in the presence of relatives and a few friends. A wedding breakfast was served by the D L Page company and the couple will be at home after December 1.
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Paul Bancroft Wesson
Lowell
Edith M. Keith
Bellevue Street
William Brown
Tyngshero
D. L. Page Company
Patten
Mrs. Wesson Wille
Soldiers of Fortune to Open at Opera House Tuesday
Distinguished players led by Henry B. Harris back Robert Edeson for Soldiers of Fortune. Cast includes Harry Harwood Ellen Burg Dorothy Tennant Wallace Eddinger Ira A. Hards and others. First New York city showing after Savoy engagement. Pageant marks return of several noted performers to the stage.
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Harry Harwood
John Drew
Dorothy Donnelly
Murray Hill Theatre
New York
Ellen Burg
Hope Langham
Wallace Eddinger
Fauntleroys
Dorothy Tennant
Henry Miller
Edwin Brandt
Andrew Mack
Ira A. Hards
Paris
Charles Frohman
Henry B. Harris
Robert Edeson
Savoy Theatre
Opera House
Ladies' auxiliary formed to the Brotherhood of Railroad Men
A fragment describes a ladies' auxiliary established as a supportive attach ment to the Brotherhood of Railway Train Men, likened to a tender attachment.
Roosevelt and Mitchell on mine strike arbitration
Washington 1902 correspondence shows President Roosevelt and United Mine Workers UMWA head John Mitchell agreeing to an impartial arbitration board. Mitchell outlines acceptance of broadening the commission, urging miners return to work, praising public support, and seeking a lasting peace through fair wages, shorter hours, and cooperative employer relations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
John Mitchell
The
United Mine Workers
White House
United Mine Workers of America
Wilkesbarre
John M. Wilson
E. W. Parker
George Gray
J. E. Clark
Thos. H. Watkins
John L. Spalding
Carroll D. Wright
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Washington, D. C
Common Pleas
Guardians of Law and Order
Coal and Iron Police
Philippines
High School Officers Forman Association and Debating Plans
The Girls' High School battalions formed an association to organize yearly activities including the annual party. Officers: Ruth A Favor president M Eleanor Rivet vice president Rachel Flint secretary Mary A Munn treasurer. A committee chose a navy suit with short military jackets for officers and petitioned the city council for use of Huntington hall for April’s party. The Frederic T Greenhalge Debating society remains active with officers Henry Packer president Paul Green vice president Rachel Flint treasurer John Leggett sergeant at arms and Orrin Wing assistant. A class ring decision meeting is set for early next week with sample rings to be shown.
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Ruth A. Favor
M. Eleanor Rivet
Rachel Flint
Mary A. Munn
Bertha Smith
Maude Conant
Florence Shaw
Huntington Hall
Frederic T. Greenhalge
Oteers
Henry Packer
Paul Green
John Leggett
Francis Mitchell
Orrin Wing
Have you a floor paint that will last two weeks
Advertisement dialogue shows Adams Hardware and Paint Co offering Devoe's floor paint claiming a beautiful gloss and two year wear when properly applied. The brief emphasizes product durability and suitability for floors.
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Devoe's
Adams Hardware and Paint Co
Chiss Colors Highlight Meeting Collecting Opinions
A summary of a meeting where the appointed class member may share views on the subject. The chiss colors are pale blue and gold. Other matters of importance may be raised as the discussion proceeds.
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Chiss
Lowell track teams to be strengthened by new gym plan
Harold Jewett named track manager and all team applicants will be called. Indoor meets will be held in the annex drill hall where daily practice occurs. Many new runners join as last year’s seniors depart, and an annex gymnasium plan could boost training ahead of the indoor season.
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Harold Jewett
Athletic Association
Lowell
Local stocks for sale by Albert 8 Guild
Local investment listing shows stocks offered by Albert 8 Guild for sale. Details include share types, price guidance, and purchaser eligibility, with emphasis on local market accessibility and potential gains. Prospective investors are advised to review terms and execution steps.
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Albert 8. Guild
Court cautions jury against discussing case in trial
In the Sirk versus Emery case, court warns jurors not to discuss or hear talk about the proceedings. Testimony covered deposits at foreclosure sales, bids by Sirk, and Conant’s handling of deeds and notes. Recess called, witnesses recalled, defense wrapped, and adjournment set for Monday at 10 a.m.
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Sirk
Dunbar
Wier
Mr. Dunbar
Globe
Lawrence
Merrimack Woolen Mills
Nice Genrin
Yorick Club
Atherton
Np. m
Charles J. McGregor
Mr. Conant
Merrimack House
Tried for poisoning well in Fall River
Philip H. Clark faced a second district court trial before Judge McDonough in Fall River for allegedly placing poison in the well of Frank A. Barrows at Assonet on September 27 with intent to kill. District Attorney Lemler Wood and Frank A. Pease prosecuted. Milton Reed and Waldo Reed defended. The crowded courtroom drew a large Assonet delegation as thirteen witnesses for the prosecution were sworn by noon.
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Fall River
Philip H. Clark
Second District Court
McDonough
Frank A. Barrows
Lemler Wood
Frank A. Pease
Milton Reed
Waldo Reed
Assonet
Bitter quarrel over money linked to Barrows poisoning case
Testimony revealed deep strain between Clark and the Barrows household over finances. Defense hints a brother of Philip Clark may have poisoned Barrows, aiming to divert suspicion from the defendant.
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Brough
Clark
Barrows Homestead
Philip Clark
Clark Will Accept Coal Strike Arbitration Commission Role
New York October 17 E F Clark grand chief of the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors, named by President Roosevelt to the coal strike arbitration commission, visits a railroad employes meeting. He says he will accept if officially notified and supports arbitration but rejects compulsory arbitration. He notes the strike has deeply affected the public. Thomas H Watkins, another member, says he has not been officially notified.
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New York
E. FE. Clark
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors
Roosevelt
Coal Strike Arbitration Commission
Thomas H. Watkins
Train Tragedy Strikes Near Agua Prieta Crossing
Two Mexicans were run over by a train at the Agua Prieta crossing from Douglas, one man killed and the other badly injured. Trainmen Edwards Patterson engineer Fred McDonough fireman George McGorse yardmaster and F H Kidd switch man were arrested by Mexican authorities. Excitement mounts as Superintendent Morgan urges railroad workers to refrain from crossing the line to aid imprisoned Americans.
Grand Hotel at Point Chautauqua Burns Down
Jamestown N Y Oct 17 The Grand hotel at Point Chautauqua one of the largest hotels around Chautauqua lake burned to the ground at 4 this morning with its contents, along with the amusement hall and a summer cottage owned by the hotel company. The hotel was owned by a Beaver Falls and Buffalo syndicate. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Point Chautauqua
Chautauqua Lake
Beaver Falls and
Buffalo
Archbishop Guidi Leaves Rome for Manila via Marseille
Archbishop Guidi apostolic delegate in the Philippines and his secretary Father Connors depart Rome via Marseilles to sail for Manila. A large gathering of Vatican officials religious leaders and ministers accredited to the Vatican bid them farewell at the railroad station.
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Rome
Guidi
Philippines
Father Ou Connor
Marseilles
Manila
Vatican
Accidental Injury in Chelmsford Wagon Fall
James Daly of North Chelmsford fell from his wagon around nine yesterday sustaining a cut on the left hand and a lacerated lip. He was taken to the emergency hospital where the wounds were dressed.
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James Daly
North Chelmsford
Handie suffers finger crush at carpet mill
John Handie crushed two fingers on his left hand with a hammer while at the carpet mill yesterday afternoon. He received treatment at the Emergency hospital.
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John Handie
Boy injured in schoolyard accident at eye
A 10 year old boy collided with a schoolmate and struck his head on a slate, causing a deep gash over the left eye. He was taken to St. John's hospital where three stitches closed the wound.
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St. John's Hospital
Frederick Benson Injured After Bicycle Fork Breaks
Frederick Benson of Hampshire street was riding home from the Bay State mills when bicycle forks broke, tossing him to the ground. He sustained facial and arm bruises and was treated at the Emergency hospital.
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Frederick Benson
Hampshire Street
Bay State Mills
Finger Crushed At Local Shop Incident
Frank Gardner of 28 Willie street suffered a crushed right third finger at Spalding and Sweatt's shop on Willie street. He was taken by ambulance to Emergency hospital for treatment after his injury occurred yesterday afternoon between a beam and bunker.
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Spalding & Sweatt’s
Willie Street
Frank Gardner
Team Gone Leaves Mournful Tremont Street Theft
Thomas A. Saunders of Tremont street mourns a team left standing in Middle street on Wednesday night. A brown horse of 102 pounds with a white forehead spot, breast plate harness, rubber trim, open carriage, pneumatic tires, red wheel. Lowell police broadcast descriptions statewide. property value noted.
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Thomas A. Saunders
Tremont Street
Middle Street
Lowell
Boxing Night in Dubuque Fares With Wins
Patsy Haley of Buffalo defeated Kid Abel of Chicago in eight rounds. Harry Forbes of Chicago stopped Chick Sullivan of New York in the first round during last night’s card in Dubuque Louisiana.
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Dubuque
Patsy Haley
Buffalo
Kid Abel
Chicago
Harry Forbes
Chick” Sullivan
New York
Powell at San Domingo ministers visit Haiti mission
Powell has arrived in San Domingo from Port au Prince Haiti where he is accredited on a special mission from his government.
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San Domingo
Republic of Santo Domingo
Powell
Port Au Prince
Haiti
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