New York Stock Market Opens Irregularly With Mixed Gains
The New York market opened irregularly with gains in key issues. Amalgamated Copper after ex div, and several rail stocks posted mixed moves as profit taking tempered early rallies. By 11 a.m. leaders included St Paul Rock Island Union Pacific and Baltimore & Ohio with notable gains. Amalgamated slid after dividend.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Candian Pacific
Erie
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Sugar
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Chicago & Alton
American Car
Wabash Preferred
Northwestern
Louisville & Nashville
New Jersey Central
Metropolitan Street Railway
People’s Gas
General Electric
Amalgamated
Futures Opened Easy With Mixed Gold Prices
New York futures opened steady to easy on October contracts with bids around 9.67 to 9.70 for October and 9.68 for November. December 9.77, January 9.75, February 9.80, March 9.81, April 9.83, May 9.85, and June to July 9.84 bids.
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New York
New York and New Orleans Cotton Exchanges Settle Quotation Pact
The New York and New Orleans cotton exchanges resolved their conflict over anti bucket shop quotations. Secretary Hester of New Orleans and local officials reached a mutual understanding. New York will control its quotations and will sign a similar agreement with the Southern exchange.
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New York
New Orleans
Hester
New York Cotton Exchange
New York Exchange
Southern Exchange
Maine potato crop woes hit traffic in state
Traffic in Maine during the past fiscal year fell as potato crop failures reduced shipments. Bangor & Aroostook losses reached over 42 000 tons, marking a notable decrease. Atwood Violett & Co indicates cotton demand rising across New York and the South with prices likely to climb, and forecasts 100 million bales by year’s start.
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Maine
Bangor
Atwood Violett & Co
New York
South
Funerals for Thomas Fahey and Mrs Della Sweeney
The funeral for Thomas Fahey, who died suddenly at the Farragut house, was held from Owen Fahey’s home and Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Bearers listed. burial at St. Patrick’s cemetery with J. F. O’Donnell & Sons in charge. Mrs. Della Sweeney’s funeral was from 1 Pleasant Street Dracut with mass at St. Michael’s. flowers noted. bearers named. body moved to Manchester New Hampshire for interment by J. F. O’Donnell & Sons.
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Thomas Fahey
Farragut House
Owen
Conlon
Della Sweeney
Pleasant Street
Dracut
St. Michael's Church
Kate Dunn
McAnney
John T. Sparks
B. J. Callahan
Cross
J. McCarthy
C. H. Burns
J. T. Sparks
Bernard Callahan
Nicholas Gallagher
Charles Burns
Manchester
N. H
J. F. O'Donnell & Sons
Meeting of Improvement Association at Talbot Hall
In Billerica the Improvement Association will hold a meeting in Talbot Memorial Hall Monday evening. Prizes will be distributed. Democrats conduct a rally described as a rouser.
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The
Improvement Association
Talbot Memorial Hall
Moose Wardens Struggle To Save Northern Minnesota Moose
Minnesota's protected moose face mounting pressure as northern camps grow and hunters seek meat. Wardens contend with hidden pot hunters, including a woman in male garb, and face a key witness loss to smallpox. Deer and moose are frequently struck by trains on iron range roads as habitat and laws strain to protect the species.
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Minnesota
Plains
Bear River
Itasca
Archie Phillips
Phillips
Iron Range
Duluth
New York Times
Cha-mi-ni the Apache Dies Heroically in Battle
From Cha-mi-ni the Apache by William D. Williams in the October Metropolitan Magazine, the scene portrays Cha-mi-ni facing mortal wounds during a canyon skirmish. He fires, falls back, and dies amid smoke and fierce gunfire while maintaining regal dignity.
Miss Elderly From An Old Family In Town Toples
A brief city note remarks on Miss Elderly’s appearance and lineage, noting she looks very old and belongs to a long established family in Town Toples. The item emphasizes social class perception in a quaint town column.
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Miss Elderly
Canadians Critics React To Alaska Boundary Decision
London reports show afternoon papers summing the verdict as regrettable yet honorable. St James's Gazette defends Chief Justice Alverstone’s signatory role and Canadian remarks spark diplomatic notes. Senators Lodge Turner and family depart for Liverpool, Cedric sails for New York with American and Canadian officials aboard. Carnegie party to join at Queenstown.
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London
St. James's Gazette
Alverstone
Pall Mall Gazette
Lodge
Turner
Liverpool
White Star Line
Cedric
New York
Lord Strathcona
Secretary White
United States
John W. Foster
Euston Station
Joseph Pope
Joseph Pulitzer
Marquis de Talleyrand-Perigord
Ruspoli di Paggio Sausa
Jas. Speyer
Andrew Carnegie
Queenstown
Assent Sought to Save Worcester & Southbridge Rail Line
Worcester October 21 creditors must assent to reorganization plans or the Worcester and Southbridge street railway will be sold at auction. Most Boston creditors have approved the plan representing about one third of the $930,000 debt. Up to today about $300,000 in claims have signaled agreement to the reorganization.
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Worcester
Worcester & Southbridge Street Railway
Boston
Fire at Pennsylvania Lumber mill injures five
In Philadelphia on October 21 five men were injured and three horses were burned as a planing mill and lumber sheds of the Pennsylvania Lumber company were destroyed. Watchman Edward K. Snyder was seriously burned during a rescue attempt. Engine drivers Martin Artiman and Samuel Gosler were crushed, firemen Thomas Adair burned, William Myers struck by lumber. Loss estimated at forty thousand dollars. Fire marshal suspects incendiaries.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Lumber Company
Edward K. Snyder
Martin Artiman
Samuel Gosler
Thomas Adair
Wm. Myers
Rumor of Russo-Japanese Negotiations Breakoff
London sources report a stock exchange rumor that talks between Russia and Japan ended, but Foreign Office officials deny confirmation. The claim followed Baron Hayashi's visit to Foreign Minister Lansdowne, and officials say the rumor contradicts the prevailing information.
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London
The
Stock Exchange
Russia
Japan
Foreign Office
Baron Hayashi
Lansdowne
Sheehy Arrested After Raucous Rally Scene
John Sheehy, known for fighting when drunk, was arrested by Officers O'Brien and Crowley at Central and Green streets amid a crowd yesterday. The old offender caused a disturbance when asked to fight, but calmed after a brief exchange. A Democratic rally is planned for Saturday evening.
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John Sheehy
O’brien
J. J. Crowley
Green Streets
Sheehy
Captured Burglars in Maine Wounded in Shootout
Fred Reynolds aged 24 and Maynard Reynolds, charged with burglary and jail breaking at Colebrook New Hampshire, were captured near Megantic and brought to Skowhegan Maine. A firefight with deputies left Maynard wounded in three places. both men pleaded guilty in municipal court and were jailed awaiting grand jury decision.
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Waterville
Norridgewock
Fred
Maynard Reynolds
Colebrook
N. H
Skowhegan
Megantic
Canadian Pacific
Bangor & Aroostook
Maine Central
Emery
Dunbar
Madison
Fred Millay
New Portland
Cameron Farm
Reynolds Brothers
Wallace Emery
North Anson
Frank Durgin
The
Forks
Maynard
Skywhegan
George M. Colville
Smith
C. B. Batchelder
No Strike Expected On Interborough Elevate Lines
New York officials warned of possible motormen action but said a strike was unlikely. If labor left, other crews could fill posts quickly under a promotion system. Division Superintendent Smith urged no strike, citing clear consequences.
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New York
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Manhattan
Supt. Smith
Interborough Company
Sixth Avenue
Wm. L. Jenkins
Motormen
Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Lynch pleads guilty to perjury in Parks extortion case
Bernard Lynch a saloon keeper and defense witness in Sam Parks extortion trial pleaded guilty to perjury in General Sessions Court and was remanded until Friday for sentence. He faced charges with Henry Farley and Timothy McCarthy related to the Hamburg American Line pier pay-off claim.
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New York
Bernard Lynch
Sam Parks
Court of General Sessions
Lynch
Henry Farley
Timothy McCarthy
Parks
Josephus H. Plenty
Indian wealth and missions highlighted at American Missionary session
In Cleveland on October 21 the American Missionary association devoted the morning to reports on Chinese and Japanese missions in Porto Rico and southern church work. A standout was Rev. Robert W. McLaughlin's Indian and Alaskan mission findings noting Indians are few yet the U S government holds 240 million dollars for their reserves, which could make them the wealthiest per capita if shared. President Charles T. Thwing spoke on southern educational work, with secretarial notes by A. F. Beard.
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Cleveland
Ohio
American Missionary Association
Porto Rico
South
Robert W. McLaughlin
Grand Rapids
Mich
United States
Charles T. Thwing
D. D
Western Reserve University
A. F. Beard
New York
Russian reply on US China trade treaty
The Novy krai of Port Arthur comments on the commercial treaty between the United States and China. It says article 12 opening Manchuria ports to US trade strikes at Russian interests and will require material modifications before ratification. It notes Russia’s prior treaty rights and railway privileges with China.
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St. Petersburg
Novykrai
Port Arthur
United States
China
Manchuria
Russia
Protestant Clergymen Meet For Gospel Of John Study
In Providence a conference of Protestant clergy opens to study St. John work. Maine undertakers hold their third annual Portland convention. Knights of Temperance meet in Portland with Maxwell presiding. Maine State Sunday School Association meets in South Paris with Baker on the work committee. New Hampshire Baptist events continue with the 77th convention at Claremont and an annual sermon by Rev. M. F. Johnson of Nashua.
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Providence
Maine Undertakers
Portland
Maine State Sunday School Association
South Paris
Smith Baker
D. D
New Hampshire Baptist Historical Society
Claremont
New Hampshire Baptist Convention
M. IF. Johnson
Nashua
Knox advises against reopening Field case of Vermont marshal
Attorney General Knox decided not to advise re-opening the case of U S Marshal Field of Vermont who was dismissed for neglect of duty in the deportation of three Chinese. The decision followed a hearing with Vermont’s congressional delegation including Senators Dillingham and Proctor and Representatives Foster and Haskins who urged reconsideration.
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Washington
Knox
U. S
Marshal Field
Vermont
China
Congress
Dillingham
Proctor
Foster
Haskins
Police Warn Lowell on Canvassers for Enlarged Portraits
Lowell police warn residents about house to house canvassers who promise enlarged portraits of departed relatives for four dollars. The scheme starts with a small deposit, then demands added payments, but the promised enlarged picture rarely, if ever, materializes and victims lose funds and keepsake photos. The tactic has led to numerous fraud reports in Lawrence as well.
Woman Found Near Cowesett Station In Critical Condition
Greenwich Illinois October 21 A Mrs Brown said to be a domestic help disappeared three weeks ago. She was found near Cowesett station emaciated and exhausted after wandering in dense brush with nothing to eat but berries. Doctors report her condition critical due to exposure and starvation.
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Greenwich
R. IL
Brown
Cowesett Station
Cowesett
Lowell Man Arrested For Threats Against Relatives
Stefello Palese of Lowell was arrested Tuesday night on charges of threatening relatives after a dispute over a $200 gift from his mother-in-law to others. He visited 75 Oak Street in Lawrence, warned he would sue them, then returned with a revolver but was not armed at arrest.
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Stefello Palese
Palese
Lawrence
Oak Street
Indianapolis editor dies in fall from window
Indianapolis Oct 21. E Morse owner of the Evening Sentinel fell from a third floor window of the Sentinel building and was instantly killed. He was alone in his private office when the accident occurred. Morse had been ill and rumor said heart trouble and financial worries preceded the fall. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
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Indianapolis
Ind
S. E. Morse
Indianapolis Evening Sentinel
Sentinel
Morse
Missing Constable Livingston Rumor Sparks Hunt Inquiries
A rumor spread that Constable Livingston of Billerica went hunting on Monday and disappeared. Inquiries in the town suggest friends believe he had no accident and may be enjoying time at Plum Island without causing public concern.
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Livingston
Billerica
Plum Island
Robert H. McCurdy launches as schooner at Rockland
The four masted schooner Robert H. McCurdy was launched in Rockland Maine from Cobb Butler Co yard for Boston and New York parties. Jacob M. Haskell designed and supervised, Capt Fred C Hall owned, length 179 feet breadth 87 feet depth 18 feet, 619 tons net, 6000 square yards of canvas. Built wholly of Georgia pine and Virginia white oak, with bird's eye maple and quartered oak cabins.
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Rockland
Robert H. McCurdy
Boston
New York
Cobb, Butler & Co
Morris Plain
N. J
Jacob M. Haskell
Fred C. Hall
False statements lead to marriage license fraud case
Octave and Joseph E. Richard with witness Emma Loren faced police court for making false statements to obtain a marriage license for Clara Liscord who claimed she would be 18. Clara testified she would be 13 in June and that Joseph pressured her to marry. Judge Hadley convicted both men, fining them $100 each, with jail if unpaid.
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Octave
Joseph E. Richard
Faher
Emma Loren
Clara Liscord
Joseph Richard
Tildencourt
Richard
Loren
Joseph
Georgia T. Story
City Hall
Liscord
Octave Richard
Clara
Merrimack Street
Dr. Chambre
Hadley
Concord Reformatory
City Hall notes on loan policy and sewer funding
As the city nears elections council members doubt passing another paying loan. A pro sewer loan advocate points to yearly sewer financing while papers oppose paying loans. Appleton and Hamilton firms paid taxes under protest totaling over 100000, while three cotton companies paid without objection.
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Appleton
Hamilton
Prisoner’s Profane Remark Sparks Whisper Challenge
A sergeant questions a prisoner about a profane statement. The prisoner refuses to repeat it saying it’s unfit for any respectable man to hear. The sergeant then suggests he whisper the remark to the justice instead.
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American Car Foundry
Albert S. Guild
Wyman’s Exchange
Colton & Go
New York Consolidated
Central Block
Central Street
Lowell, Mass
Lowell
Wall Street, New York
Chicago
Oand
Canon
Cha-mi Ni
William D. Williams
Metropolitan Magazine
Views of London Press
Democratic Rally
Interborough
American Missions
Supreme Commandery
Knights of Temperance
Charles A. Maxwell
Nicholas G. Norcross
Indianapolis Sentinel
Courier-Citizen CO
City Hall Notes
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