Stock Market Opens Firm Amid Early Gains
New York stocks opened firm with leaders like Amalgamated Copper Atchison and U S Steel rising. London prices hinted at optimism as room traders covered, lifting most top issues above yesterday's close while Pennsylvania and U S Steel did not rise as sharply.
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Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
U.S. Steel
U. S. Steel
London
Baltimore
Pittsburg
United States Steel
Futures Open Firm On Cotton Market Notes
New York reports futures opening firm with October at 9.30 and 9.38 on other months. December and January hover around 9.45, February and March near 9.51, May at 9.57, and July observations at 9.56 and 9.57 as the market initializes.
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New York
Crown of Scotland arrives after long voyage with loss at sea
The British ship Crown of Scotland, overdue and reinsured at 15 percent, has reached San Francisco after leaving Newcastle April 11. Severe weather off Cape Horn claimed the life of B. P. Bleisskirchy, a noted seaman, who fell from the mainmast into the sea. Other ships listed include Minneapolis, Ryndam, Kroonland, Napolitan Prince, and Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse near Nantucket Lightship, all arriving or passing nearby on Oct 20.
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Crown of Scotland
Newcastle
Eng
Cape Horn
B. P. Bleisskirchy
New York
Minneapolis
London
Ryndam
Rotterdam
Kroonland
Antwerp
Naples
Nantucket
Kaiser Wilhelm der Gross
Bremen
Exeter man dies after accidental gun discharge in Kensington
Irving A. Kimball of Newton died three hours after a hunting accident near Kensington. Joseph Osgood of Amesbury carried him to a nearby farm when Kimball was struck in the leg by a discharged gun. Osgood recovered, while Kimball’s condition worsened. authorities have not been notified. Kimball, 37, worked at a Haverhill market and left a family of eight.
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N. H
Kensington
Irving A. Kimball
Newton
Kimball
Joseph Osgood
Amesbury
Mass
Osgood
Haverhill
Florist W E Morse named manager of J W Howard establishm
Mr W E Morse, formerly with Paul R Burtt the florist, becomes manager of the J W Howard establishment on Broadway Winter Hill. Rev Alexander Blackburn D D pastor of the White Temple Ore and formerly pastor of the First Baptist church for seven years, has received a call to become pastor of the First Baptist church Salem. Mr William F Hills VP Traders bank left Lowell for San Francisco to attend bankers' convention. Doubtless some girls are injured by basketball, as some boys are by football, but few minds a broken nose.
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Paul R. Burtt
Florist
J. W. Howard
Broadway
Winter Hill
Alexander Blackburn
D. D
White Temple
Ore
First Baptist Church
Salem
William F. Hills
Traders Bank
Lowell
San Francisco
Cal
Bankers’ Convention
Train collision kills four in Virginia and Richmond
A head on collision on the Southern railway between Keysville and Meherrin Va at 6 15 this morning left four trainmen dead and five injured. Among the dead were postal clerk M F Williams flagman L S Dillon fireman Daniel Pinchman and engineer Atwell. Injured include conductor W D Rudd and engineer C Farmer. Passengers suffered shock and injuries as both trains crowded with travelers.
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Southern Railway Company
Keysville
Atwell
Dillon
Daniel Panchon
C.D. Farmer
Wireman Jackson
J. D. Tyler
Richmond
Southern Railway
Meherrin
M. F. Williams
L. S. Dillon
Daniel Pinchman
E. H. Atwell
J. Dorsey
Tyler
Charles Farmer
W. D. Rudd
W. J. Jackson
Rudd
Edson's Defalcation in St Michael's Church
New York reports that Henry T. Edson, treasurer of St. Michael's Episcopal Church, defrauded about 59,000 dollars. Fanny Pullen was murdered months ago by Edson who killed himself. The rector says 10,000 is repaid by Edson's wife by surrendering two life insurance policies. remaining losses implicate a bank for forgery liabilities.
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New York
John B. Peters
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Henry T. Edson
Fanny Pullen
Edson
Douglas-Lacey Stocks Offer Wide Unlisted Selections
Norris P. Bryant promotes unlisted securities including Alaska oil and mines and various gold and mining equities. He claims large quantities, installment plans, and that his firm is the largest dealer in unlisted stocks in America. Montreal address given for inquiries and orders.
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America
Douglas-Lacey
Norris P. Bryant
St. Francis Xavier St
Montreal
Canada
Arrest in Boston party shooting shocks police
Investigators arrest Dominico Elito after Alberto Molone is fatally shot at a party. Rosario Bertano was arrested earlier. Elito’s daughter Mary, 16, is detained as a witness and has confessed to a defense killing. Police expect court action by tomorrow.
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Alberto Molone
Dominico Elito
Rosario Bertano
Elito
Mary
Alito
Molone
Elizo
Malone
Escape of mail pouch robber Bell shocks Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports A F Bell, a confessed mail pouch robber and check forger jailed in Denver, escaped from a Pullman car as the train arrived at the Pennsylvania station. Bell, under U S deputy marshals, left during a washroom break, locking the door and slipping out the window. Police are searching for him.
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A. F. Bell
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Bell
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Wentz father joins search for missing man in Virginia
Dr John S S Wentz father of E L Wentz Virginia Coal and Iron executive has gone to Virginia with wife and younger son to aid in locating the missing man Last seen in Kelley View four miles from Appalachia on a road toward Wise county Va A search party with dogs scours woods and mountains but no trace found so far
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John S.S. Wentz
E. L. Wentz
Virginia Coal and Iron Company
Virginia
Big Stone Gap
Stafford Mills End Idle Period With New Plant
Fall River reports resumption of operations at the Stafford mills after three months of idleness. All departments restarted with workers returning. a new steam making plant was installed during summer. The mill now features an elaborate boiler and engine room and machinery overhaul bringing the facility to peak condition.
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Stafford
Traffic Regulation on Fifth Avenue Proves Effective
New York letters praise curbside and crossing controls used in Manhattan to ease congestion. Police direct traffic at Broadway Fulton and Fifth Forty second, then extend rules toward Central Park. Advocates say heavy vehicles should be restricted on Fifth Avenue to preserve its prestige and flow.
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New York
Boston Transcript
Postmaster Loses Money in Port Greville Robbery
Government detectives probe a $2700 theft reported by the Port Greville postmaster. He says a man snatched a money package from his hands while transferring funds from Union Bank to Colonial Copper at Cape d’Or for wages, the delay of a train leaving the mails unsecured.
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N. S
Port Greeville
Union Bank
Colonial Copper Company
Cape d'Or
Suit on Paper of Southbridge Road
Worcester date Oct 19 an attachment for 30000 was made against Worcester and Southbridge Street Railway company today in the supreme court. Boston attorneys filed papers for Augusta E Corbin administrator of the Charles E Corbin estate of Webster to recover on a note held by the Corbin estate. Defendants named were W A Bailey F D Perry Geo W Wells and Fred Thayer.
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Worcester and Southbridge Street Railway Company
Boston
Supreme Court
Augusta E. Corbin
Chas. E. Corbin
Webster
Corbin
W. A. Bailey
F. D. Perry
Geo. W Wells
Fred Thayer
Memorial tribute placed on Capt J G B Adams grave
Boston remembers Captain J G B Adams longtime sergeant at arms at the State House with a wreath ceremony in Lynn. Captain Jack led the state G A R and died October 19 1900. Doorkeeper David T Remington and House Chaplain Waldron attended with messengers pages and a palms ferns and white rose wreath bearing Not Forgotten Captain.
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J. G. B. Adams
State House
Lynn
Beacon Hill
Jack
David T. Remington
Senate
Chaplain Waldron
House
Alaskan boundary lawyers visit King Edward
The Alaskan boundary commissioners met King Edward at Buckingham Palace after a brief secret session. Ambassador Choate accompanied the U S delegation and introduced them to the King, who hailed the tribunal agreement. the award would be public tomorrow. The commission will hold a noon public meeting at the foreign office to read the verbally agreed arbitration decision.
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Buckingham Palace
Edward
Choate
United States
Alaska
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Goldsmiths Company
Union Trust of Baltimore Closes as Depositor Run Hits
Baltimore authorities appoint Miles White Jr receiving a $1,000,000 bond after the Union Trust company shutters at 11:15 AM. He cites a run spurred by Maryland Trust failure. officers listed include George Blakistone president and Richard Selimar secretary-treasurer. New York reports show capital of $1,000,000, surplus $250,000, profits $159,000, deposits $1,935,000 and loans $1,418,000.
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Union Trust Company
Miles White, Jr
Miles White
Maryland Trust Company
The
George Blakistone
Richard B. Selimar
Chas. T. Crane
New York
Union Trust Company of
Tokyo envoy downplays Far East troop reports
London dispatches quote the Japanese legation insisting that reports of troops landing at Pingyang in Corea and concentrations near Hakodate are unimportant. They say the situation remains largely unchanged since last week’s reassuring telegram from Tokio, and note the czar’s commission may curb Admiral Alexieff’s Far East powers.
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Pingyang
Corea
Hakodate
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Tokio
Far East
Alexieff
Battleship Prince George Damaged After Collision
The British battleship Prince George, towed to Ferrol after colliding with Hannibal during naval maneuvers off Cape Finisterre, is extensively damaged by the ram. She is taking in a large amount of water, beached for temporary repairs, and will be towed to England for dry dock.
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Spain
Hannibal
Cape Finisterre
England
British inquiry commission ends New York visit
The Alfred Mosely commission from Great Britain has concluded its NY inquiry into U S education methods and will reconvene in Washington Tuesday. President Roosevelt will host a special reception for the commissioners on Wednesday. A side note questions Mrs Dowie’s diamond removal during her Zion crusade in New York.
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New York
Alfred Mosely
Great Britain
United States
Washington
Roosevelt
Sudden death of St Louis councilman Morton shocks fair circle
Information from the Curvre shooting club in St Charles county confirms the sudden death of Councilman I W Morton. He was a director of the world s fair and chairman of the committee on fine arts.
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Curvre Shooting Club
St. Charles County
I. W. Morton
Morton
Committee On Fine Arts
Australian Lead Exports Surge for Japan and Russia
Melbourne reports large purchases of Australian lead for shipment to Japan and Russia, indicating rising international demand. The procurement reflects broader trade ties and industrial uptake amid shifting global markets.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Japan
Russia
McBride Moffatt court cross examination in Lowell case
In superior court, William F. McBride faces cross examination over arrests and shipping records. Hogan probes witness on contact with friends, book destruction, and McBride company details including stockholders, meetings, and duplicate records.
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McBride Company
Peter J. Brady
Thos. K. Miller
P .L. McBride
Maine
Brady
Mr. Brady
Mr. Miller
P. L. McBride
McBride admits past crimes and employment links
The plaintiff, named William McBride, admits arrest for poker, prior larceny convictions, and a 1899 superior court sentence for pickpocketing. He recalls time at the house of correction in 1900 and work for his brother Patrick, with corroborating testimony from three young workers and other witnesses.
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Lowell
Boston & Albany Company
South Framingham
House of Correction
Patrick L. McBride
Wm. F
Boston
Jnc. A.wilson
Middlesex Trust Company
John Ryan
James A. Peavy
Mr. Hogan
Police Notes: liquor sales arrest in Maiden Lane
William Rivers, 25, was arrested by Officers Grady and Brown on illegal liquor sales charges after being caught transferring a half pint of whiskey from a rear pocket to a stranger inside a house. He was taken to the police station. Inspector Heatherweight and Officer Duncan arrested Maurice Spingen from a Gorham Street furniture store on a lewd and lascivious behavior warrant and transported him to Chelsea. Cc. F. Bacon, arrested on a March warrant for larceny of $8 from W. H. J. Belle-Isle, was brought in and will be arraigned Tuesday.
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William Rivers
Maiden Lane
Grady and Brown
Liquor Squad
Rivers
Heatherweight
Chelsea Police Force
Duncan
Gorham Street
Maurice Spingen
Spingen
Chelsea
Cc. F. Bacon
Adams
W. H. J. Belle-Isle
Jefferson Davis Courtship and Old Rough and Ready Feud
The narrative recounts Jefferson Davis and Sarah Taylor's forbidden courtship blocked by Col. Zachary Taylor. Davis resigns in 1835 to wed in Kentucky, then both he and Taylor’s daughter fall ill with malaria. Sarah dies soon after. The piece blends biography with frontier army life and the cost of ambition.
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Stillman Run
Black Hawk
United States
Davis
Jefferson Barracks
Fort Crawford
Zachary Taylor
Sarah Taylor
Col. Taylor
Taylor
Major Smith
Smith
Miss Taylor
Kentucky
Bayou Sara
Louisiana
Landon Knight
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