Stock Market Opens Heavy as Amalgamated Copper Leads Declines
New York October 23 The stock market opened heavy with Amalgamated Copper at 35% down to 34% and 13 500 shares traded. Continued large blocks and a rally to 35% were followed by feverish fluctuations amid reports of Amalgamated closing Montana works pending appeal. Overall market remained heavy with widespread declines and light trading.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Erie
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Sugar
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
U.S. Steel
U. S. Steel
Wabash
Montana
Amalgamated
Boston
Boston Stock Exchange
Combine
Copper and Amalgamated Stocks Move on Montana Shutdown
Boston traders focus on copper shares as Amalgamated and Copper Range react to Montana court actions. Amalgamated opens at 34 with brief hits to 34 1 4 and later rises to 35 1 8, amid irregular early trading. Copper Range slips to 42 1 2 before rebounding to 43 4 1 2 as overall market stays subdued.
Futures open firm with mixed gold prices
New York market notes futures opening firm with assorted contract quotes. October at 9.82, November 9.77, December 9.86, January 9.89, March 9.93, April 9.99, May 9.99, June 10.01, July 9.98.
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New York
Pittsburg Banks Seen Stabilized After Clearing Funds
The Pittsburg clearing house says 2.5 million dollars has been raised with plans to reach 3 million to meet emergencies. Banks nearby are not expected to need assistance. An additional 800 thousand dollars from James W. Patterson will go to deposits for Wabash railroad projects and local wages. Government examiners find no alarming news so far.
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Pittsburg
Clearing House Association
James W. Patterson
Pittsburg, Carnegie & Western Railroad
Wabash
Injunction Sought Over Antitrust Claims in Montana
An Amalgamated injunction was obtained on the claim that a New Jersey incorporated company violated Montana antitrust laws.
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New Jersey
Montana
Obituary for Jason Fuller prominent Tewksbury Belvidere resident
Jason Fuller, longtime Tewksbury citizen and later Belvidere resident, died Thursday night at 69 from apoplexy. Born in Hudson, N H, he lived most of his life here, ran Fuller & Clark grocers, and was a High Street church member. His wife died a year ago. Also noted are the death of Alice V Carr, seven, of 413 Adams Street, survived by mother Ella Carr and eight siblings, and the death of Margaret Morris, 43, wife of Patrick Morris of 104 Lawrence Street, with seven children listed as survivors.
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Jason Fuller
Tewksbury
Belvidere
Fuller
Vermont
Nesmith Street
Hudson
N. H
Fuller & Clark, Grocers
East Merrimack Street
High Street Church
Margaret Morris
Patrick Morris
Lawrence Street
Rose
Mary
Margaret
James George
Fred
Leo
Obituary notices for Alice Carr and Jason Fuller
In this city on Oct 22 at his residence 38 Nesmith street Jason Fuller aged 69 died. Funeral services at his residence Monday Oct 11 at 2 o clock. Friends invited. In this city on Oct 22 at the home of her mother Mrs Ella Carr 413 Amms street Alice V Carr aged seven years died.
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Carr
Ella Carr
Amms Street
Alice V. Carr
Fuller
Jason Fuller
Nesmith Street
Hear Hov John R Thayer on Corporations
Hearings feature John R Thayer presenting views on corporate law and governance. He addresses the role of corporations in the economy, regulatory oversight, and potential reforms. The talk outlines key issues facing businesses and public policy considerations.
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John R. Thayer
England Has More Than Enough of Them Says Lady Henry Somerset
A passage from The North American Review quotes Lady Henry Somerset on London’s slums and alcohol. It describes crowded public houses, drinking patterns among women, and the spread of drunkenness across social classes, noting police courts and family impact.
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Henry Somerset
London
North American Review
England
America
Nixon Testimony Continues in Shipbuilding Inquiry
Lewis Nixon testified again in New York on October 22 at the U S Shipbuilding case hearing. He described opposing the Shieldon plan and proposing stock assessments to save the merger, while Schwab resisted and sought Bethlehem bonds as a first mortgage lien. The session covered disputed earnings, a $250,000 check, and unpaid promotion profits, with adjournment expected after further testimony.
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New York
Lewis Nixon
United States Shipbuilding
Shieldon
Charles M. Schwab
Samuel Untermyer
Bethlehem
Trust Company of the Republic
Nixon
Schwab
Maine Prisoner’s Plight Tied to Bank Embezzlement Case
Mathes, former Strafford Savings Bank treasurer, faced embezzlement charges after losing a friend’s investment and funds of the bank. He borrowed to cover losses and further embezzlement occurred, leading to indictment. In poor health, he headed to Concord to begin his state prison term under Sheriff Parker.
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John Kivel
Dovers
J. S. H. Frink
Portsmouth
Eastman
W. W. Scott
Mathes
Strafford Savings Bank
Concord
Parker
Knox Opinion Says Government Not Owed Repayment
Washington Oct 22 Attorney General Knox publicizes the Littauer case opinion noting that money paid for gloves furnished by the government is not subject to repayment. He concludes no criminal action is warranted due to the elapsed statutory period and questions the usefulness of determining prosecutorial grounds.
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Washington
Knox
Littauer
War Department
Root
Congressman Littauer
Department of Justice
Replevin Extraordinary Tows Chattanooga and Two Torpedo Boats
United States government tugs towed the cruiser Chattanooga and torpedo boats Nicholson and O'Brien from Crescent shipyards in Elizabethport New Jersey to the Brooklyn navy yard to finish work. The government took all property aboard, with sheriff absent and no remonstrance. The vessels had been held on libel for ten thousand dollars by Babcock and Wilcox, suppliers of the boilers.
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Elizabethport
N. J
United States
Crescent
Chattanooga
Nicholsonr
O’brien
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Union County
Babcock & Wilcox
Gordon McKay Remains Sent to Pittsfield Mass
The remains of Gordon McKay were transported from Newport Rhode Island by special car at 8 13 this morning to Pittsfield Massachusetts via Mansfield. The small funeral party included Mrs Dexter and household servants. No public death notice or local services were held. Mrs Dexter is next of kin and has taken charge of the property as the household continues.
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Newport
R. I
Gordon McKay
Pittsfield
Mass
Mansfield
Dexter
Embezzler Mathes Sentenced in New Hampshire Case
Dover NH October 22 After indictment reading Mathes pleaded guilty to embezzling 10 000 from Stratford Savings Bank. Judge Charles F Stone ordered a prison term of two to three years with costs. Both attorneys urged leniency due to ill health and extenuating circumstances. The first count covers the May 1 1903 theft. a second count for 1600 on February 11 1902 was not acted upon.
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Dover
N. H
Albert A. Mathes
Stratford
H. Frink
Charles F. Stone
Superior Court
Mathes
Eastman
Cuts Down Force At Boston and Albany Division
Worcester reports from Oct 22 that the Boston and Albany division of the New York Central system will discharge 15 percent of shop employees at West Springfield, with cuts at Allston and Rensselaer New York. No extra conductors on four car local trains from Boston.
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Worcester
Boston
Alaska boundary award fuels election talk in Canada
St John New Brunswick October 22 Conservative papers blame Ottawa for accepting arbitration of the Alaska boundary and predict the issue will be central in the imminent general election. Liberal journals criticize Britain while several papers exonerate the United States, with Sir Wilfrid Laurier targeted by the Sun. Public figures warn the issue could shape votes though independence fears seem unlikely in St John.
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St. John
N. B
Canada
Alaska
Ottawa
United States
Halifax
The
Sun
Wilfrid Laurier
Picker Room Dispute Sparks Chicopee Mill Grievance
In Chicopee on October 22 the National Textile Workers sent officers from Philadelphia to investigate a small strike at Chicopee Manufacturing company's cotton mills. Local union officials expect authorities to mediate, with mass meetings planned in Chicopee Falls and Chicopee. A general strike is considered likely if talks fail, as workers protest more labor in picker rooms without added pay.
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Chicopee
National Textile Workers
Philadelphia
Chicopee Falls
Chicopee Manufacturing Company
the Falls
Chicopee Company
Parks Gives Up in Perjury Case
Samuel J. Parks, walking delegate of the Housesmiths and Bridgemen's union, surrendered to a detective after being indicted for perjury. He claimed union business in New Jersey and was sent to the Tombs prison when his $2,000 cash bail was refused, affecting the $18,000 bail posted by John J. Byrne, Devery's nephew.
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New York
Samuel J. Parks
Housesmiths and Bridgemen’s Union
Court of General Sessions
Parks
New Jersey
Union
Tombs
John J. Byrne
Devery
French Captain Forfeits Gems In Big Seizure
New York dispatch reports the largest smuggling haul from a passenger to date as diamonds valued at 25000 dollars were seized from Captain S Gelat of the French marine service aboard the Teutonic. He was arrested and the diamonds were sent to public stores.
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New York
Customs House
S. Gelat
French Marine Service
Weathercock and Wind Joke on the Roof
A stormy scene features a weathercock and Boreas in witty exchange. The wind tries to topple the weary bird, who refuses a drunken joke and stays steadfast, declaring pride in his vane nature.
Mayor to renew precinct officers amid peanut politics
Mayor Howe calls a special meeting of the board of aldermen to renew five precinct officer appointments blocked by the upper board. The five nominees are all Democrats and former officers, raising dispute over party control and the law requiring action within 3 to 10 days.
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Howe
Board of Aldermen
City Committee
Lst
Democratic City Committee
Peter J. Brady
James F. Farrell
Bernard O'Connor
Michael E. Sullivan
Thomas D. O’connell
William H. Sheehan
Palese Fined and Warned After Court Hearing
Stefano Palese of Lowell faced police court after causing trouble at 75 Oak Street over a disputed $288 inheritance. He was found guilty only of threatening to kill relatives Raffael Traverse and Vincenzo De Marco, but released with a warning and a $1 fine for drunkenness. The case was continued to December 21 unless sooner called.
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Lawrence American
Lowell
Stefano Palese
Spindle City
Oak Street
Officer White
Palese
Raffael Traverse
Vincenzo de Marco
Traverse
de Marco
Elder statesmen to convene anew as tensions rise
Tokyo reports a likely conference of elder statesmen tomorrow with decisions expected that could shape events ahead. Precautions are under way as Pekin notes M Lessar has warned Prince Ching that Japan’s Manchurian role could push Russia to final measures and punish China if it backs Japan. Officials in Pekin say Tokyo talks with Russia proceed satisfactorily.
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London
Reuter
Tokio
Pekin
M. Lessar
Prince Ching
Japan
Russia
China
Solemn Requiem Mass Held at St Peter’s for Hugh A Maguire
A requiem was offered yesterday at St Peter’s church for Hugh A Maguire who died in Denver Colorado on October 11 and was buried in Lowell on October 16. Officiants included Rev J F Lee and Rev Philip J Lee with Rev H J Mulligan and Rev Wm Grant as master of ceremonies. Relatives from Leominster Hingham Lawrence F Tighe and Eugene A Dorgan attended with the St Peter’s choir performing.
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St. Peter’s Church
Hugh A. Maguire
Denver
Colorado
Lowell
J. F. Lee
Jefferson
Philip J. Lee
H. J. Mulligan
Hingham
Wm. Grant
E. Toker
Leominster
H. Roman
Lawrence F. Tighe
Eugene A. Dorgan
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health
An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney illness and lists Dean's Kidney Pills with claims from Mr J J Foster of 46 First Street. The ad notes Ellingwood Co. drug store location, price fifty cents, and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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J. J. Foster
First Street
Dean
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack and
Central Sts
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Drunk Frank Maynard Arrested Twice in One Night
Frank Maynard, freed after paying a $2 fine in police court, was rearrested at 11 45 for drunkenness. He remained in the dock until about 11 o clock and, after drinking heavily, collapsed. Deputy Welch asked why he returned and Maynard shouted that he would not be lost and was there for another visit.
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Frank Maynard
Welch
Maynard
Croatians Remanded for Extradition Murder Charge
Two Croatians arrested on the steamer Philadelphia in Southampton were brought before the magistrate and remanded to Bow Street for extradition to London. They face charges in the United States for the murder of S. Ferguson, a railroad contractor from West Middletown, Pennsylvania, on September 25. They held $1200 at the time of arrest.
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Southampton
Eng
Philadelphia
New York
Bow Street
London
T. Ferguson
West Middletown
Roosevelt Sends Congrats on Alaskan Boundary Tribunal
London cable from President Roosevelt thanks American commissioners and counsel for the Alaskan boundary tribunal and congratulates the tribunal’s result in the name of the United States. Washington telegram confirms Roosevelt’s congratulations to Messrs Lodge Turner and Root, praising their work on behalf of the American people.
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London
Roosevelt
Alaskan Boundary Tribunal
United States
Washington
Osevelt
Messrs. Lodge, Turner and Root
Commission
Theodore Roosevelt
Minneapolis Cold Storage files for bankruptcy receivership
Minneapolis based Cold Storage company files for bankruptcy and John Kunz is appointed receiver. Liabilities may total about 400000 with assets near 260000. Company likely to be reorganized. Vice President McMullen cites slump in eastern butter market as a cause of the failure.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Minneapolis Cold Storage Company
John Kunz
McMullen
South Port Methodist church destroyed by fire in Me.
Booth Bay Harbor Me Oct 22 fire destroyed the South Port Methodist church. Loss about 1500 dollars. Fire blamed on ceiling lamp ignition after an evening meeting. Church fire occurred around five o'clock.
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Booth Bay Harbor
South Port
En Garde Macgreegor Rally Echoes Across Borders
The piece notes Wee Macgreegor as a symbol of Scottish identity amid mockery from English media. It recalls Punch quotings and a French exchange about marriage, then mentions a Democratic rally at Huntington Hall on Saturday.
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Huntington Hall
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John C. Chase
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John Brown
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