Stock Market Quiet Amid Vacation and Cautious Trading
The stock market closes for a holiday until Tuesday as traders await Tuesday morning and weigh Maine and Vermont election results. Industry notes report steady railroad activity and rising mercantile orders, with labor unrest among anthracite miners but limited overall impact. Cotton prices drift within narrow bounds amid holidays, with the Raleigh crop estimate at 9,564,500 bales and mill wage cuts in Fall River signaling possible wider strikes.
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New England
Maine
Vermont
Haven & Stout
Atlantic Seaboard
Cotton Belt
Commissioners of Agriculture
Raleigh
Fall River
Rumored Ingalls Eyeed for Southern Pacific Chief
New York August 31. The Mail and Express cites Wall Street chatter that M E Ingalls of the Big Four may be offered the presidency of the Southern Pacific. The report notes Huntington and Tweed likely remain in key posts, while Vanderbilt allies seek to unite major railroads under a single head with Ingalls as the new blood.
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New York
Mail and Express
Vanderbilt
Wall Street
Southern Pacific Railroad
M. E. Ingalls
Big Four Road
Ingalls
H. E. Huntington
Mr. Tweed
P. Huntington
Mr. Huntington
West
Mr. Ingalls
America
C. P. Huntington
Is Vaccination Assault in New Bedford
In New Bedford on September 1 a district court case may charge Dr. J P St Germain with assault and battery for vaccinating two children against parental wishes under a board of health directive. The Braleys of 73 Dean Street allege the doctor vaccinated their five month old and six year old after the mother protested. The statute empowers compulsory vaccination in public health emergencies. the doctor denies forcing vaccination and recalls no such act.
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New Bedford
District Court
J. P. St. Germain
Board of Health
George Braley
Dean Street
Clerk Cobb
3D District Court
Dr. St. Germain
Braley
Public Health and Safety
St. Germain
Bronze tablets placed on Mt Washington for two climbers
Two bronze tablets mark the fate of W B Curtis and Allan Ormsbee, New York climbers who died in a snow squall on Mt Washington. The New York Fresh Air Club funded and erected the markers near where the bodies were found. Members will reach Fabyans Sunday and climb via the Crawford Path, with simple dedication Monday.
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Mt. Washington
N. H
W. B. Curtis
Allan Ormsbee
New York
New York Fresh Air Club
Fresh Air Club
Fabyans
Woman Forgives Through Forgetting Embrace Secret
A reflective sentence from Life notes that a woman who cannot forgive a man for forgetting her may nearly love him for striving to forget her, believing this struggle embodies the essence of remembrance.
Bradstreet's Review Signals Warmer Western Trade Rise
Bradstreet's reports from western centers show increased distributive trade, especially in dry goods clothing shoes hats and hardware as vacation season wanes. Eastern textile markets are weaker while cotton crop prospects appear short. wages declines in New England loom. Labor tensions and market volatility accompany mixed signals for overall economic health.
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New York
Bradstreet
New England
Fall River
Dun's Review Reports Discouraging State of Affairs
New York August figures from Dun and Company show 735 commercial failures in August with liabilities of 3,585,467 in trading and 2, etc. manufacturing 2, plus 792,629 in other commercial. Banking defaults minimal with two banks and 146,000 liabilities. Conditions viewed as best for 1900 thus far but worse than 1896 due to political anxiety. Industry reports note inactivity in boot and shoe, weak sales, and price reductions. Cotton and woolen mills quiet. wool prices unchanged. Eastern markets sold 4,234,700 pounds vs 5,062,500 prior week. Weekly failures: 175 in US, 19 in Canada.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Boston
United States
Canada
Union Pacific robbery report unverified
Unconfirmed reports from Cheyenne Wyoming claim the Union Pacific express car robbed by five men near Tipton on Wednesday night carried 100000 dollars in gold intended to pay troops in the Philippines. Washington says the government lost no funds, and War Department inquiry shows no funds in transit to Manila. St Louis dispatch says Pacific Express President Eggleston is away while secretary Hartson says robbers took under 100 dollars.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific Express
Tipton
Philippines
Washington
Union Pacific Railroad
Wyoming
War Department
Manila
St. Louis
James Eggleston
Pacific Express Company
Hartson
Girls Stabbed While Protecting Brother in New Haven
In New Haven on August 31 Angela and Catherine Dominic age 16 and 18 were stabbed in front of their home while trying to shield their brother Joseph from an attack by Nicoli and Joseph Corrolla of St. John street. Angela Dominic sustained a serious chest wound and is not expected to survive. The three siblings were seated on their steps when the assault occurred.
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Corrolla
Dominic
Angelia
Catherine
Angelia Dominic
New Haven
Joseph
Nicoli
Joseph Corrolla
St. John Street
Angela
Catherine Dominic
New York Central plans ocean steamship fleet tied to Weehawken terminal expansion
The New York Tribune reports the New York Central railroad is exploring a fleet of large ocean steamships for freight and passengers. The plan accompanies a Weehawken terminal overhaul costing 3 to 4 million dollars, plus extensive spending on bridges, tracks, and yards to boost freight capacity amid growing traffic and coal exports to Europe. Directors are away, delaying board action until fall.
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New York
The
New York Tribune
New York Central Railroad
Weehawken
New York Central
New York, Ontario & Western
New York Gentral
Albany Clock Ticks On Roosevelts Ice Trust Dilemma
In Albany on August 21, Governor Roosevelt faces key decisions on Dist Atty Gardiner charges and Mayor Van Wyck ice trust matter. The mayor must file his answer by tomorrow, and Atty. Gen. Davies believes he has delayed to meet the governor in person. The governor may dismiss charges or appoint a commission to take testimony.
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Albany
N. Y
Executive Chamber
Roosevelt
Atty
Gardiner
van Wyck
Gen
Davies
Pythians Confirm Carnahan Commander of Uniform Rank
The supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias reappointed Gen. Jas. R. Carnahan of Indianapolis as major general commanding the Uniform Rank. The session focused on bills. Rathbone sisters elected to top posts with Dell Glazier of Iowa as supreme chief and Bell Quinty of Illinois as senior chief. Lyda A. Monroe of California as junior chief.
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Detroit
Mich
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Jas. R. Carnahan
Indianapolis
Rathbone Sisters
Dell Glazier
Iowa
Bell Quinty
Illinois
Lyda A. Monroe
California
Harvard Opens Sept 4 With Many Local Teachers
Harvard town plans September 4 opening for schools with centers under Miss Viola E. McClure, Miss Randlett, Miss Kelly, Miss Statham, Miss Ruth M. Clark, and Mrs Abbie Green. Local residents back from Tamworth trip. Miss Helen Veasie visits. Mr Geo K Clark visits Needham. Sunny Side readings end Aug 28 with program on poets and poetry of America. music featured by Miss Estelle Pollard. The Congregational church program covers The Christian Life poem, communion, Sunday school, and London Convention notes.
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Center Grammar School
Viola E. McClure
Plymouth
N. H
Center
Randlett
West Bearhill
Kelly
Oakhill
Statham
Still River South
Ruth M. Clark
Ayer
Mass
Still River North
Abbie Green
Sheare
Richard
Fred Poole
Tamworth
Helen Veasie
Boston
J. G. Miller
Geo. K. Clark
Needham
Wilmot Cleaves
White Mountains
Emily Hildreth
J. E. Maynard
America
J. G. Whittier
Estelle Pollard
Col. Pickering
Lexington
MacDowell
Cnadwick
Columbia
M. C. Pollard
Keller
Dixie
Swanee River
Rosamond Kimball
Congregational Church
The
Endeavor Society
London
British stance seen on China and possible dissolution
New York dispatch reports Mr. Broderick's China remarks echoing non-committal British policy. The under secretary of foreign affairs aligns with Lord Salisbury on avoiding large duties in China while defending British interests. Britain plans to keep Indian divisions in the Far East, prep for contingencies, and monitor naval balance with Germany and Russia off the North China coast.
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New York
London
the Tribune
Broderick
Lord Salisbury
War Office
Far East
China
Germany
Russia
England
North China
National Civic Federation to Discuss Imperialism and Money
A Chicago meeting planned for Sept 24 will feature a joint discussion on imperial ism money and trusts with bi partisan committees. Invited include Jacob G Schurman John Barrett Samuel Gompers and others from politics finance and labor to weigh money policy and imperial issues in the campaign.
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Chicago
National Civic Federation
Jacob G. Schurman
Cornell University
Philippine Commission
John Barrett
Siam
William Dudley Foulke
Richmond
Ind
Samuel B. Donnelly
International Typographical Union
John C. Spooner
Carl Schurz
Bourke Cochran
Charles A. Towne
Samuel Gompers
Edward EB. Rosewater
Nebraska
A. J. Warner
American Bimetallic League
Charles S. Thomas
Colorado
Henry F. Bartine
Montana
George Fred Williams
Boston
Thomas M., Patterson
Denver
Charles S. Hartman
Smokestack Fall Claims Pacific Mills Worker
Lawrence Sept 1 Albert Grundy, a Pacific mills worker, was killed when a smokestack fell while he installed a new flue. Aberto Desrochers was severely cut but to recover. John Laline suffered a compound leg fracture and a broken arm.
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Lawrence
Albert Grundy
Pacific Mills
Aberto Desrochers
John Laline
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