Stock Market Opens Steady Across Leading Issues
New York traders opened with a steady tone on October 24 as Amalgamated Copper and several rails showed minor early gains or unchanged levels. Reading and Baltimore & Ohio led activity with modest advances, while Colorado Fuel purchases boosted the list and several majors held firmer than peers. Futures started steady with futures quotes in the 8.30s to 8.50s range for various months.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Erie
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Pennsylvania
Reading
Reading First
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Steel
Western Union
Wabash
Toledo
St. Louis & Western
Colorado
International Paper
Lackawanna
St. Joseph
Grand Island
Sparks Bruce deal shakes fifth district politics
A sun and Boston Record report a negotiated harmony between Bruce and Sparks in the fifth district. Sparks would run this year while Bruce seeks the nomination in 1904, with wary party leaders doubting the pact’s completeness and urging the electorate to beware secret deals. Some Bruce supporters hint Sparks could face opposition from fellow Democrats and defect to Ames if the agreement falters.
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Lawrence
Sparks
Boston Record
Bruce
Bunder Ames
Ireland's Day in Commons as Nationalists clash with Wyndham
London October 23 Nationalists in the House of Commons bombard Chief Secretary Wyndham with questions both relevant and irrelevant. When ruled out of order the Nationalists move to adjourn to discuss Belfast rioting from October 19. William Redmond leads the challenge with sustained attacks as disorder erupts. Premier Balfour sticks to his stance on a debate on the state of Ireland amid Campbell-Bannerman’s refusal to commit.
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London
House of Commons
Ireland
Wyndham
William Redmond
Devlin
Belfast
Balfour
Patrick O'Brien
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Fire Threat Averted by Quick Action During Reconstruction
A blaze similar to the previous three year incident was stopped by prompt firemen and safety measures during rebuilding. The main loss stems from business interruption rather than structural damage.
Martial Law Proclaimed After Dunkirk Strike Riots
At Dunkirk docks a mob of striking laborers set fire to oil barrels and goods, attacked a mine owner’s house, and sacked a municipal councillor’s residence. Cavalry charged rioters. several injured. Martial law declared to restore order.
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Paris
Dunkirk
France
Evacuation Agreement Reached For Shanghai Area
Paris reports France Great Britain and Germany have agreed to military evacuation of Shanghai and Yangtze valley with extended open door policy. About twelve hundred troops to take part. US not a direct party but fully informed and supportive. Evacuation date expected to be set in a few days.
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Paris
Associated Press
France
Great Britain
Germany
Shanghai
Hay
Yang Tse Kiang Valley
Foreign Office
China
Yang Tse Kiang
United States
Delcasse
Porter
Hamburg American steamer Furst Bis marck reaches Plymouth after engine trouble
The Hamburg American Line steamer Furst Bis marck, Captain Barendz, from New York October 16, arrived Plymouth October 24 at 10 am after a four hour delay caused by a broken crank shaft in the starboard engine. The ship saved its port engine for the remainder of the voyage and encountered fine weather.
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Plymouth
Hamburg American Line
Furst Bismarck
Barendz
New York
Hamburg
Steamers Arrive From Atlantic Voyage Dates
Hamburg reports the steamer Pretoria arriving from New York and Plymouth on October 24. The steamer Furst Bismarck reached New York from Queenstown on October 24. The Merion came into Boston on October 24.
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Hamburg
Pretoria
New York
Plymouth
Furst Bismarck
Queenstown
Merion
Boston
Ex Senator John Drury Poised for Chance to Return
Ex Senator John E. Drury continues to improve and, aided by favorable weather, expects to be out within a few days. He remains under careful medical care with progress noted by his doctors.
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John E. Drury
Centenarian Michael Welch Dies in Lynn at 102
Lynn's lone centenarian Michael Welch died in his home at 168 Pleasant street. Born in Galway Ireland in 1800, he came to the United States 57 years ago and settled in Lynn. A Civil War mule team driver, he remained sharp until recent weeks and never drank alcohol. He was the father of four children.
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Lynn
Michael Welch
Pleasant Street
Galway
Ireland
United States Army
Stubborn Fire Hits Portland Carriage Warerooms
A stubborn basement fire at F. O. Bailey & Co. carriage warerooms in Portland on October 23 caused about 20000 in losses. Most damage was to stock and covered by insurance. The blaze appeared to start from electric light wires in the stock room near the elevator well.
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Portland
F. O. Bailey & Co
Strike Continues As Hudson Valley Railway Crisis Deepens
Saratoga and New York dispatches report no material change in the Hudson Valley railway strike with Amalgamated Association chief Daniel J. Dilworth forecasting the company may lose leverage to arbitrate. A directors meeting in New York, the first since ownership changes, was held behind closed doors to discuss the situation and the motormen strike.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Hudson Valley Railway
Daniel J. Dilworth
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
New York
Hudson Valley Electric Railway Company
Portland Note From Indian Island Sparks Hooper Link
A bottle message found on Indian Island N B addressed to Hooper Portland Me claims Portland goes down off Cape Cod and urges help. The note’s handwriting is not confirmed as Hooper’s, though the edge shows the name Hooper. if genuine, it may be from a Portland passenger aboard the sinking steamer Portland in 1898.
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Portland
Indian Island
N. B
Wireless telegraphy tests between Annapolis and Prairie
Successful experiments were conducted today between the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland and the auxiliary cruiser Prairie using the Slaby Arco German wireless telegraph system. The Prairie lay seventy miles down the Chesapeake Bay and signals were exchanged with ease from the station here. Experiments will continue to determine the system’s ultimate range.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Prairie
Chesapeake
Confederate Veterans Home Dedication in Pewee Valley Ky
In Pewee Valley Kentucky a large crowd gathered as the Kentucky Confederate Veterans home was dedicated. Col Bennett H Young presented the home to Governor Beckham who accepted on behalf of the state.
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Pewee Valley
Kentucky
Confederate Veterans Home
Col
Bennett H. Young
The
Home Association
Beckham
Leg Injury at Gorham and South Streets
George Carter of 58 Church Street was struck in the left leg by a hammer while on duty for New England Telephone at Gorham and South streets yesterday. He was taken to the Emergency hospital for treatment.
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Wile
New England Telephone Company
Gorham and
South Streets
George Carter
Mr. Carter
Church Street
Earthquake in Rome Causes Wall Damage Near San Giovanni Laterano
An earthquake felt at 9.51 this morning shook Rome. Thirty-five yards of the ancient wall around the Piazza di San Giovanni Laterano fell after being undermined by heavy rains, undermining sections during the night.
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Rome
Piazza di San Giovanni Laterano
Americanists Meet at Columbia College in New York
The International Congress of Americanists opened at Columbia College in New York on October 23 by invitation of President Butler. Over fifty delegates attended, with almost all foreign participants present.
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New York
International Congress of Americanists
Columbia College
Butler
Adams Hardware sells Devoe Gloss Carriage Paint
The Adams Hardware and Paint Co offers Devoe Gloss Carriage Paint. It weighs 3 to 8 ounces more per pint than competitors, lasts longer, and provides a gloss matching new work.
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Devoe
Adams Hardware and Paint Co
Missionaries Convene As A M A Debates Negro Church Divide
New London Conn Oct 23 delegates open the American Missionary Association 56th convention with a business session electing Rev Washington Gladden president and naming officers. The afternoon focuses on women’s work, Indian missions, and Southern church outreach, including a stark address on the breach between old church and new Negro communities and a call to expand Congregational churches in the South.
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New London
Conn
American Missionary Association
Washington Gladden
D. C
Ohio
Alexander McKenzie
Massachusetts
Henry A. Stimson
New York
James W. Cooper
Connecticut
Wm. H. Strong
Michigan
Arthur T. Hadley
Asher Anderson
A. O. Beard
F. P. Woodbury
C. J. Ryder
H. W
A. H Wellman
Washington Choate
Connecticut Union
Bureau of Woman’s Work
D. Emerson
J. F. Cross
Rosebud
Blowing Rock
N. C
Ella Sheppard
Nashville
Edward M. Noyes
South
Mr. Proctor
Congregationalists
William Shaw
Christian Endeavor Union
Boston
Christian Endeavor
A. M. A. Redemptive Work for Indians and Children
The passage urges broad support for the A M A and its mission. It highlights plans for negro redemption and ministry to native children, especially Indian youths on the plains. It calls for church citizen backing to improve political treatment of Indians.
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A.M. A
Plains
Woman shot dead near Chapel Hill in ambush
Marion Kentucky October 23. Miss Williamson daughter of Horace Williamson a prominent farmer was shot and instantly killed while returning from church near Chapel Hill. She was accompanied by Mr Brown who was the target of a quarrel with a rival. An unknown assailant hid in the woods and fired.
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Marion
Chapel Hill
Miss Williamson
Horace Williamson
Brown
Woman Dying Wife Dies After Heart Operation
New York on October 23. Mrs Minnie Kingsley died today after her husband stabbed her in the heart and doctors performed an almost unprecedented operation to stitch the wound. The surgery aimed to save her life following the fatal injury.
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New York
Minnie Kingsley
Veiled Prophets Meet for Thirteenth Annual Session
New York October 23 The thirteenth annual meeting of the supreme council of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm was held today. The order is a side branch of the Masons Blue Lodge.
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New York
Supreme Council of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm
Masons
Blue Lodge
Northern Securities official recalls map in rate control hearing
St Paul Oct 23 Col W P Clough vice president and counsel for Northern Securities was recalled to the stand and identified a map showing rail territory. He argued it would not have allowed complete rate control on ten percent of traffic. BE N Saunders president Northwestern Fuel Co testified on coal shipments and the impact of union on Northern railway lines.
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St. Paul, Minn
W. P. Clough
Northern Securities Company
BE. N. Saunders
Northwestern Fuel Co
Connecticut Congressman Charles A Russell Dies at 50
Danielson Connecticut October 28 Congressman Charles Addison Russell died at his home after months of illness. He had represented the third district since 1888 and was nominated for a ninth term. He was 50 years old. The illness began with grip in Washington last spring and led to complications.
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Danielson
Conn
Charles Addison Russell
Russell
Connecticut
Washington
No Foundation for Alice Roosevelt Engagement Rumor
Washington reports no basis for an Arkansas rumor that Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter of the President, is engaged to John Greenway of Hot Springs Arkansas. The item contradicts the Little Rock report and states there is no truth to the claim.
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Washington
Little Rock
Ark
Alice Roosevelt
John Greenway
Hot Springs
Prof. Hickman Dead In Wooster Typhoid Fever Fatality
Prof. J Fre mont Hickman aged 47 died in Wooster Ohio from typhoid fever. He served on the staff of the Ohio Agricultural Experimental Station and was widely known for his work.
Roosevelt Accepts Invitation to New York Chamber Banquet
President Roosevelt has accepted the invitation to attend the annual Chamber of Commerce of New York banquet on December 11 and will deliver an address.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce of
New York
Lenhart Rag Warehouse Fire Damages Delaware Ave
A blaze at J. J. Lenhart’s power and rag warehouse on Delaware avenue caused about 50000 in damage. One firefighter was injured in the Philadelphia fire today.
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Philadelphia
J. J. Lenhart
Delaware Avenue
Irving M. Head Appointed Shelburne Postmaster
Washington reports Irving M. Head was appointed postmaster at Shelburne New Hampshire on October 23. The appointment concludes a selection process overseen by federal authorities with duties beginning shortly after the formal notice.
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Washington
Irving M. Head
Shelburne, N. H
Rifle Range Insurance Settlement in Lowell
Joseph Peabody of Lowell acted as agent for two London insurance companies and delivered 3000 dollars to the city of Lowell for the Dracut rifle range claim. The insurers waived the usual sixty day waiting period and settled the claim immediately.
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City of
Lowell
Dracut
Joseph Peabody
London
Subsistence Troubles in the Philippines Report
General Weston reports complex and difficult subsistence problems in the Philippines with shifting conditions and no fixed plan. Transportation and cold storage are key issues, while Australia supplied beef has been crucial but may rise in price due to drought.
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Washington
John F. Weston
Army
Cuba
Weston
W. L. Alexander
Hugh J
Department of South Philippines
Subsistence Department
Gen. Weston
Philippines
Australia
Manila
South Africa
Farrell Refuses Full Penalty in Irish Trial
Dublin reports that Jas P Farrell M P the Longford Leader publisher was refused a reduced sentence after being convicted of publishing intimidating articles. The Crimes Court imposed two months hard labor and three months more in default of bail. The Longford assizes confirmed the sentence after Farrell refused to cease boycotting and intimidation.
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Dublin
Jas. P. Farrell
M. P
Longford
Longford Leader
Curran
Farrell
Police Inspector Grant Retired From New York Force
New York on October 24 Police Inspector Grant has retired from the force at his own request due to ill health.
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New York
Grant
Johnston's Bakery At 15 East Merrimack Street
Matthew Johnston, sole proprietor, operates Johnston's Bakery located at 15 East Merrimack Street. The article notes the ownership and street address without additional details of services or history.
Local court records cite drunkenness fines and milk theft
The article details multiple court cases with fines for drunkenness including Cain and others such as William H Smith Daniel H ohen and Edward F Tighe. Mary Condon and Mary E Broderick receive workhouse sentences while Mary A Kelly awaits punishment. Five boys face larceny charges for stealing milk jar cans from Hood wagons with Melvin Orcutt admitting to taking many cans and naming accomplices. The case was continued.
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Cain
William H. Smith
Daniel H. Ohen
Edward F. Tighe
John O’brien Pai
Mary Condon
Mary E. Broderick
David Sheehan
Mary A. Kelly
Wallace
Mary
Hood Farm
Lowell
Melvin Orcutt
City Hall Notes on Dracut rifle range rebuild order
The mayor will sign the rebuilding order for the Dracut rifle range after a written legal opinion from the city solicitor confirms there is no obstacle. The plan allocates 3000 dollars now and 2000 dollars when insurance money arrives. An ex-mayor proposed using cut Market street trees as firewood for the poor, but Alderman Barton has already given about 40 cords.
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Dracut Rifle Range
Market Street
Alderman Barton
Bigelow Carpet Company
Hurricane's Woe in Port Diamante Storm Toll
A hurricane swept Port Diamante in Entre Rios prov ince on Oct 24 killing fifteen people. Many injured, a hundred houses destroyed and several ships sunk. Negroya and other areas also suffered damage.
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Buenos Ayres
Port Diamante
Provence
Entre Rios
Uruguay
Parana
Negroya
Bricklayers Strike Delays Bigelow Carpet Mill Work
Bricklayers at the Bigelow Carpet mill on Market street walked off Thursday over union carrier employment. Staples Brothers, the contractor, expect resumption in a few days as many bricklayers showed willingness to return and are awaiting broader agreement.
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Bigelow Carpet Company
Market Street
Union
Staples Brothers
Harvard Gossip and Local Dwellings Update
Miss Ellen Gammage and Miss Addie Harlow plan wintering in Garden Grove California departing October 28 on the Northern Pacific line arriving November 3 unless hindered. Farwell’s buildings show a new light green finish with dark green blinds by Albert Blood and Stedman Stewart.
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Ellen Gammage
Addie Harlow
Ayer
Garden Grove
California
W. P. Farwell
Messrs
Albert Blood
Stedman Stewart
Hapgood Memorial
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Mr. Sparks
Sun
Ames
Commons
Marine News
Nicholas G. Norcross
Insurance
Central Street
Lowell Mass
Dodgers
Ball and Dane
Cocurier
Citizen
Middle Street
Hudson Valley Railroad
Confederates
Christian Endeavor Society
Northern Securities Hearing
Congressman Russell
Prof. Hickman
Shelburne’s
P. M
Rifle Range Insurance
City Hall
Harvard
German East Africa
Russia
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