Stock Market Leads With Dull Morning, Profit Waves
New York trading opened firm yet soon grew dull amid light volume and a bank statement. Notable movers included Reading and Missouri Pacific while Reading and Pennsylvania led gains. futures showed steady start and analysts noted tentative signs of a weaker market with monetary conditions improving and coal stocks supported.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Atchison Preferred
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Colorado Fuel
Erie
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Norfolk and Western
Ontario and Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Western Union
Lackawanna
Colorado
Spencer Trask Firm Members on New York Stock Exchange
Spencer Trask & Co. members listed on the New York Stock Exchange as active participants in trading. The firm is represented by executives of Spencer Trask & Co. in upper-level market operations and member entries.
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New York Stock Exchange
Financial markets hold firm amid London loan repayments
Philip R. Hovey notes an advance in sterling exchange tied to large repayments by bankers and Wall Street interests abroad. Estimates of borrowings reach $100 million or more, with London money firmer yet unlikely wholesale withdrawal of funds. If foreign lenders stay, U S markets should remain supported for now.
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Henry Clews
Stock Exchange
Shaw
Wall Street
Sterling Exchange
London
Judges Chosen for Blondin Trial in December
Boston Oct 24 Judges Braley and Stevens of the superior court are assigned to sit at the trial of Joseph Wilfred Blondin charged with wife murder. The date is the first week in December. The Suffolk county indictment will proceed while the Middlesex county indictment remains in abeyance. The government presumes the crime occurred in a lodging house on Green Street Boston and will argue that venue lies in Suffolk.
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Boston
Braley
Stevens
Superior Court
Joseph Wilfred Blondin
Suffolk County
Middlesex County
Chelmsford
Green Street
Porto Rico Politics Turn Violent After Editor Arrested
In San Juan a political fever culminated in two Republicans shot. The News editor was arrested amid a mass demonstration for libel after publishing the petition texts seeking the mayor’s prosecution for destroying municipal records. About 200 signers faced threats from threatening dodgers and letters.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Miller case opens in New York Molineux trial
The Molineux trial began in New York with Emma Miller testifying she sold a silver bottle-holder on December 21, 1898 to a man with grey eyes and sandy beard, insisting Molineux was not the buyer. Witnesses noted uncertainty and prosecutors debated admissibility and cross examination. Edward Ehrhardt testified he wrapped the item for the purchaser.
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New York
Molineux
Lambert
Chas. F. Hughes
Knickerbocker Club
Cornish
Emma Miller
Hartegen
Newark
Mr. Osborne
Miss Miller
Black
Justice Lambert
Edward Ehrhardt
Hartegen & Co
Robber Kills Engineer On Northern Pacific Train Hold Up
In Missoula Montana on October 24 an eastbound Northern Pacific train near Drummond was halted. Engineer Dan ONeill was shot and killed as a robber or robbers looted mail and express cars. Bloodhounds were used and a $5000 reward was offered for the capture dead or alive.
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Missoula
Mont
Northern Pacific
Drummond
Dan O'Neil
Deer Lodge
Southern Pacific
Portland
Ore
O'Neill
Highland council R A meets with 11 candidates initiated
Highland council 970 R A held a Thursday meeting with large attendance. Eleven candidates were initiated by a skilled staff and council quartet. Over 400 members now. Boston grand regent Jos B Robson praised the council. Regent J J Clain and Past Regent Dr. Walker spoke. Fred Santum of Chelmsford received a gold R A watch charm for recruiting fifteen members in under a year.
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Highland Council
Council
Highlang Council Quartette
Jos. B. Robson
Boston
Massachusetts
Csanell
J. J .Clain
Dr. Walker
Industry Council
Jas. H. McKinley
Fred Santum
Chelmsford
Santum
Condolences and plan for Russell death notices
Condolence flood reaches Russell family after Congressman Charles A Russell dies. Messages include Theodore Roosevelt and several senators and congressmen. Hartford issues call for a special election in the third district for November 5 to fill the vacancy ahead of the state election.
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Gille
New York
Roberts
Massachusetts
Phins
Ilinois
Henry Casson
I. D. Russell
Worcester
Mass
Hartford
Conn
Charles A. Russell
McLean
Father John's Medicine Promises Colds Cure or Money Back
An advertisement asserts Father John's Medicine cures colds without morphine or poisonous drugs and offers a money back guarantee if not effective. It positions the product as a safe home remedy and highlights its claim to be free from dangerous ingredients while guaranteeing satisfaction.
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John
Public statements on civil liberty and reform in Massachusetts
The speech advocates Filipino self governance, equal protection for labor, stricter laws against public-interest enemies, direct election of U S senators, and anti bossism. It also calls for improving Boston harbor and Merrimack River improvements by U S engineers.
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Philippines
Carpet Bay
United States
Massachusetts
Boston Harbor
United States Engineers
Merrimack River
Ashman the Hotel Man Dies in New York
Amaziah L. Ashman 72, founder of the Astor Place bank and a charter member of New York City hotel association, died in New York on October 24. He was born at Lakeville, Livingston County, and traced Puritan roots to early Connecticut settlers.
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New York
Amaziah L. Ashman
Sinclair House
R. Ashman
Hotel Association of
New York City
Astor Place Bank
Ashman
Connecticut
Livingston County
Genesee Valley
Mr. Ashman
Lakeville
Livingstone County
Police Court Recap Of Courtroom Drunkenness And Fines
In Lowell a parade of cases shows drunks jailed or fined for intoxication and petty crimes. Defendants include David S. Crea of New Jersey and Maynard, George Keefe, Thomas Nown, James J. Brady, and others. Sentences range from two dollar fines to eight months in jail with further disciplinary orders.
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David S. Crea
New Jersey
Maynard
Lowell
Welch
Brady
Middlesex Street
Morse
Doyle
Martin Connerton
John H Brady
Harry Buckles
Boston
House of Correction
South Boston
Arthur G. Coram
Isabel Carlson
John Kelly
Hanna Too Plucky To Give Up Trip
United States Senator Hanna resumed his Indiana tour despite some benign trouble. Senator Fairbanks and Beveridge accompanied him as he voiced confidence no interference would disrupt his campaign plans in Indianapolis on October 24.
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Hanna
Trip
Indianapolis
Ind
United States
Indiana
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Lowell
Ladies Society Hadley Street Mission Entertainment
An entertainment was held Thursday night at the Hadley Street Mission to raise funds for the church Ladies' society. Rev. Lewis Dexter and Mr. and Mrs. William Hunter led the program featuring readings by Mrs. Henry Ward Church piano by Miss Ethel Church songs by Miss Martin and Mr. Walter Shepard with Mrs. J. W. Buchanan on piano and violin pieces by Miss Irene T. Martin.
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Hadley Street
Ladies’ Society of the Church
Lewis Dexter
William Hunter
Henry Ward Church
Ethel Church
Miss Martin
Walter Shepard
J. W. Buchanan
Irene T. Martin
Watchful warning on colds and disease remedies
It cautions that small colds can develop into serious illnesses and mentions Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a treatment option, urging readers to beware minor ailments and seek care before complications arise.
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Dr. Wood
Porter and Anderson wed at Wenham home ceremony
At John Carlson residence on Thursday afternoon Jonathan Porter and Selma Anderson of Wenham Mass married with Rev A E Kenyon officiating. Immediate friends attended and the couple soon left by train for their Wenham home.
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John Carlson
Jonathan Porter
Selma Anderson
Wenham
Mass
A. E. Kenyon
Southwest storm warning from Lake Huron centered storm
A Southwest storm warning issued at 2 p m notes a storm central over Lake Huron moving northeastward with high southwest to west winds expected tonight and Saturday. Signed Smith.
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Boston
Lake Huron
Smith
Hudson Valley railway strike intensifies bitterness as guards depart
In Saratoga on October 24 the Hudson Valley railway dispute shows no material change. Former employees fear no reinstatement and grow bitter toward the company while strikers insist national guardsmen remain to guard them from non union men. Six Sixth regiment companies leave, four stay on active strike duty, and authorities say no new troops will be sent unless violence resumes.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Hudson Valley Railway
National
Belle of Richmond returns to Lowell for three night run
The Academy of Music schedules a three night engagement of The Belle of Richmond with matinees. Manager Dempsey promises record breaking business. A coupon in another column grants best reserved seats for 16 cents on Monday night.
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Dempsey
Academy of Music
Lowell
Richmond
Academy
Bent to Lead Tampa Electric System Starting Monday
GOING TO FLORIDA Mr. Bertram D. Bent, son of Wm. Bent, esq. of Lowell, leaves next Monday to work for the Tampa Electric company. A Pratt Institute and General Electric alum, Bent held an underground system inspector post, then joined Stone & Webster of Boston. He is to be assistant manager of the Tampa electric light and railway power system.
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Bertram D. Bent
Wm. Bent
Tampa
Fla
Tampa Electric Company
Bent
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
N. Y
General Electric
Lynn
Atecity
Stone & Webster
Boston
Florida
Lowell
Royal Progress Parade Lights London Streets
London on October 24 plans a royal procession to calm coronation disappointment. The route boasts venetian masts and paper flora while wealthier districts skip town, and Princesses Wales and Fife miss the list. The royal party travels from Buckingham Palace with guards and mounted troops, lunch at Guildhall, then back by 3 pm. About 20,000 troops line the route.
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London
Edward
Thoroveltures
Picadilly
St. James's Street
Wales
Fife
Charles of
Denmark
Thames
Buckingham Palace
Dragoons
Hussars
Lancers
Lord Roberts
Life Guards
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Duke of Argyll
Prince Christian of
Schlescher
Obituary for George E Pierce Resident of Lowell Area
George E Pierce died at home on 85 Batman road aged 48 years. He was born in Lowell and spent years in the milk business. He leaves a wife two sons and a daughter. He belonged to Lowell lodge R A United Order of American Mechanics Pentucket lodge Masons Mt Hernd Royal Arch Chapter. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM at 85 Batman road with members of the organizations invited.
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George E. Pierce
Batman Road
Lowell
Lowell Lodge
R. A
United Order of American Mechanics
Pentucket Lodge of Masons
Mt. Hernd Royal Arch
Funeral notices from Chelmsford area obituaries list
The local notices report multiple funerals from Chelmsford and nearby towns. Edward McEnnis Obediah R Foster Catherine Mulligan Elizabeth Coppleman James Robertson are all noted with service times, home addresses, and burial sites at Edson or St Patrick’s cemeteries under undertakers Weinbeck McDermott and Molloy. Bearers and officiants are named for several services.
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Edward McEnnis
North Chelmsford
Nort'h
Chelmsford
J. A. Weinbeck
Obediah R. Foster
Robinson Street
N. W. Matthews
John C. Wilson
Thomas E. Boucher
John Quinn
Joseph Mullin
Edson
Weinbeck
Catherine Mulligan
Elm Street
St. Patrick's Cemetery
McDermott
Elizabeth J. Coppleman
Davis Street
Molloy
James Robertson
Stevens Street
A. St. John Chambre
Temple Quartette
David Bickford
James Markland
James Fulton
Edson Cemetery
Local Notices and Death Announcements
Enright in Foxboro Oct 23 Mrs Annette Enright aged 658 years. Pierce in this city Oct 24 at 2 o clock George E Pierce aged 45 years at 8 8 Butman road. Brown in Brockton Oct 3 William Brown aged 4 years. Funeral at Edson Cemetery chapel Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends invited. A motion filed in superior court to set aside verdict in Salman Sirk vs W H Imery et al case where $12 000 verdict stands. likely heard before term ends.
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Enright
Foxboro
Annetta Enright
Pierce
Butman Road
George E. Pierce
Brown
Brockton
William Brown
Edson
Salman Sirk
W. H. Imery
Sufterior Court
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Philip R. Hovey
Investment Securities
Jos. W. Blondin
Braley and
Stevens, Jr
Politics
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Amer. Sug. Ref. Co
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Atchison Pfd
Brooklyn Rap
Chen
Ohio
BLY Oy Col
Bi, Ohio
Gt. West
Manhattan
Metropolitan
Mo. Pac
Wabash Eeeeee
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West Union Tel
Lydy
Mex
Amalgamated
Adventure
Dom. Steel
Quincy
Molli
Neux Case
Congressman Russel
FOR Ladies’ Society
ORTER
Anderson
Coouurier
Citizen
Middle Street
B. D. Bent
The
London Town
Horace Ela
Hurd Street
Telephone
Nicholas G. Norcross
Insurance
Central Street
Lowell, Mass
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