Stock Market Opens Irregularly in New York
New York stock market opened irregular with readings on Amalgamated Atchison and United States Steel, plus notes on ex dividends. By 11 a.m. St Paul led gains while several leaders moved four points or more. noon saw a chill as call money hit 8 percent and St Paul Manhattan and Pennsylvania fell back.
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New York
Amalgamated
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Colorado Wuel
Erie
Erie First
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Ontario &Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Southern
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
St.Paul
Pacific Mail
Sloss- Sheffield Steel
American Malting
Futures Opened Firm on Cotton Prices Reported
New York brokers noted firm opening as futures for September reached 8.51 with October at 8.54 and nearby months varying around 8.47 to 8.49. The report lists several contract values including January 8.49 February 8.37 March 8.38 April 8.39 May 8.39 and 8.40 June with additional months truncated.
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New York
Banks Not Joining Fos ton Clearing Plan Across New England
Seventy-one banks in New England refuse to remit at par to the Fos ton clearing house for their own checks, with 7 in Maine, 11 in New Hampshire, 17 in Connecticut, and 36 in Vermont. No further steps are likely to force compliance. they may join on their own. Meanwhile, some houses push Massachusetts Electric common at lower prices, deeming the earnings decline for June and July temporary and overblown. Michigan Telephone 5 per cent bonds are removed from the Boston list. Old Colony Trust certificates of deposit are now quoted in their stead.
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New England
Foston Clearing House
Maine
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Vermont
Massachusetts Electric Common
Michigan Telephone
Boston
Old Colony Trust Company
Bacsa
Louise
Fleeing Negro Shot in East St Louis Street
In East St Louis Illinois on September 5 Edward Brown a colored man was shot by citizens after being chased following a report from Annie Gates 12 that a Negro had chased her. Brown was captured but escaped from a patrol wagon and was fatally wounded by pursuing civilians and officers before dying thirty minutes later.
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East St. Louis
Ill
Edward Brown
Annie Gates
Brown
Forbes TKO’s Mackey in Second Round at South Bend
Harry Forbes of Chicago knocked out Bis Mackey of Findlay in the second round last night in South Bend. Mackey started strong in the first round but Forbes connected a right counter to drop him, then again, sending Mackey to the canvas for the final time as the referee counted out.
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South Bend
Ind
Harry Forbes
Chicago
Bis” Mackey
Findlay
Ohio
Mackey
Forbes
WILL HUNT LIONS
Roosevelt plans another Colorado lion hunt in September. Rev J Walter Sylvester of Albany confirms the trip and states he cannot join due to obligations in New York. Guide John Goff, who aided the President previously, has been told to prepare for another visit this month.
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Denver
Col
Roosevelt
Colorado
J. Walter Sylvester
Albany
N. Y
White River
Marine News Steams Arrived and Fire On Vessel
Boston reports the steamer Commonwealth arriving from Liverpool. Victoria B C notes the Italian ship Pasquale Lauro kept under fire watch for 30 days on passage from London to Adelaide with destroyed provisions and scorched feet among crew. Plymouth records arrival of steamer Patricia from New York to Cherbourg and Hamburg.
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Victoria
B. C
London
Adelaide
Australia
Pasquale Lauro
Plymouth
Patricia
New York
Cherbourg
Hamburg
Cable Wreck Wounds Dozens In Chicago On Milwaukee Line
More than twenty people were injured early today when a Milwaukee avenue cable train wrecked in Chicago. A grip car struck a raised track plate, the second car plunged into the grip and the trailer hit the car ahead. Passengers were trapped until crews freed them. Several injuries reported as serious. no deaths expected. Also noted: Santa Fe special arrives Denver with Mrs. A C Dake and daughter, finding her husband alive but very low ill after 820 mile journey in 20 hours 12 minutes.
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Chicago
Milwaukee Avenue
Denver
Col
A. C. Dake
Winslow
Ariz
Fairfax Arrives in Halifax From Bar Harbor
The auxiliary yacht Fairfax and owner Lloyd Phoenix dock in Halifax on September 5 and will stay a few days before departing for unspecified duties or leisure.
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Halifax
N. S
Fairfax
Lloyd Phoenix
Bar Harbor
New York to Chicago Highway Plan Starts Underway
William L Dickson treasurer of the New York and Chicago Road association will travel to Chicago by automobile to inspect the proposed route for a New York Chicago boulevard. The association has 1234 supporters ready to aid legislative efforts. Martin Dodge of the agricultural department will study the project with government funding viewed at 25 percent. past federal road ventures are cited as context.
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New York
New York-Chicago
William L. Dickinson
Agricultural Department
Dodge
Washington
St. Louis
Dickinson
Sparks men win clash at Democratic city committee
Bruce and Sparks factions clashed over the selection of delegates to the congressional convention. Sparks supporters, led by Thomas H. Muldoon, pressed for a straightforward plan while Bruce backers balked at nine delegates from the city committee. The meeting adjourned with the Sparks faction claiming a victory, as officers planned to place delegates on the official ballot in alphabetical order and Sparks agreed to meet Bruce at Democratic headquarters Sunday to choose caucus officials.
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Sparks
Democratic City Committee
Bruce
Sparksmen
Thomas H. Muldoon
Muldoon
Mr. Sparks
Anthony A. Conway
Democratic
President’s Carriage Driver Blamed in Pittsfield Accident
Washington reports Mr. B Barnes assistant secretary to the President arrived today after witnessing the Pittsfield Mass collision. Barnes attributes responsibility chiefly to the motorman with some fault on the carriage driver. He notes the trolley line was visible and speed prevented stopping. Authorities weigh whether the outriders blocked the driver’s view. The driver reportedly valued his role highly, resisting a replacement offer.
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Washington
B. Barnes
Barnes
Pittsfield
Mass
Cortelyou
Gov. Crane
Mr. Barnes
Landau
Interstate rifle match fires despite rain at Sea Girt
Rain and wind greet participants as 6 states plus District of Columbia, U S Army and U S Marine Corps begin full 200 and 500 yard rifle stages. After the 20 yard volley, New Jersey leads with 516, followed by Pennsylvania 501, Massachusetts 510, New York 500, Ohio 491, Maryland 468, and DC 499. Army 475 and Marines 496 teams also score.
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Sea Girt
N. J
District of Columbia
United States Army
United States Marine Corps
Massachusetts
Huddlestone
Blake
Tornrose
Parker
Smith
Upton
Hickley
Berg
Schulze
Jeffs
Keogh
Wise
Total
New York
Ohio
U. S. Army
Maryland
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
U. S. Marine Corps
To Go on the Block Shelbyville News Item
Shelbyville Kentucky September 5 Fisher Milion a Black man indicted in 1901 for vagrancy captured in Lawrenceburg tried before Judge Davis in county court verdicts guilty punishment set at 12 months servitude highest penalty He will be put on the block and sold into servitude by the sheriff if a purchaser is found Officials face uncertainty if no sale occurs
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Shelbyville
Lawrenceburg
Davis
Gale Rips Lake Ontario Impeding Passage At Port Hope
Rochester N Y Sept 5 A great gale sweeps Lake Ontario disrupting navigation for two days. The steamer Caspian left Summerville for Port Hope and could not go far before returning. The North King serving Summerville to Toronto stayed in port all day and plans another attempt today as winds blow at hurricane velocity.
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Rochester
N. Y
Lake Ontario
Summerville
Port Hope
North King
Toronto
Race Against Death In Deceptive Mile High Run
East Las Vegas New Mexico September 4 Human ingenuity meets grim deadline as Mrs A C Dake and her daughter race to Denver to reach her husband stricken with mortal illness. Hearing of his condition in California they rushed home and at Winslow Arizona ordered a special Santa Fe train paying 1000 dollars. The special train arrived here five hours ahead of the regular schedule.
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Las Vegas
N. M
A. C. Dake
Denver
Santa Fe Road
James Smith Held for Grand Jury Over Colored Ball Fight
Lynn September 5 James Smith was held in 300 for the grand jury for slashing the throat of Joseph H Moses of Providence R I in a fight over Smiths wife at a colored ball.
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Lynn
James Smith
Grand Jury
Joseph H. Moses
Providence
R. L
Smith
Boer Generals Confer at Downing Street in London
The Boer generals Botha De Wet and Delarey met with colonial secretary Joseph Chamberlain at Downing Street this afternoon. They traveled in an open carriage to the colonial office, were warmly greeted by crowds, and wore frock coats with silk hats as they acknowledged cheers. Earlier Abraham Fischer held a private conference with the delegation.
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London
Botha
de Wet
Delarey
Joseph Chamberlain
Downing Street
Colonial Office
Abraham Fischer
Seiche Sweeps Chicago Lakefront Shoreward
Chicago reports another seiche as Lake Michigan waters receded about three feet exposing sand bars along the north shore near Evanston. Life saving crews measured ebb and flow while their sloop was stranded as lake bed showed nearly 100 feet beyond the normal shore.
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Chicago
Evanston
Prince Cupid Proves Political Coquette
Honolulu August 27 reported via Victoria September 4. The Republican territorial convention meets in Honolulu next Monday to nominate a delegate to Congress. Samuel Parker may accept a nomination after prior refusals. Prince Cupid is floated as the new party’s candidate, while A G M Robertson, last term’s legislator, emerges as a leading Republican contender.
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Honolulu
Victoria
B. C
Congress
Samuel Parker
Prince Cupid
Balters
Home Rule
A. G. M. Robertson
Vanderbilt Party Sets Speed Run to New York
Alfred G. Vanderbilt left Newport Rhode Island with two friends and a chauffeur to make a record speed trip to New York. They traveled from Oakland farm, crossed Jamestown and Narragansett Bay, and headed toward Narragansett Pier. Route details were not disclosed.
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Newport
R. IL
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
New York
Incendiary Fire Destroys Rail Yard in Woonsocket RI
A Woonsocket fire today caused about 15000 dollars in damage at the street railway car barn. A box car and a snow plow burned, four other cars damaged, and two nearby dwellings were saved after catching fire multiple times. officials suspect incendiary origins.
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Woonsocket, R. I
Woonsocket Street Railway
European leaders greet Roosevelt after escape
Paris sends M. Descasse cable offering congratulations on President Roosevelt s escape from death and hoping for no serious consequences. London cables Sir Joseph C Dimsdale to extend congratulations. Emperor William of Germany also sends a message praising Providence for saving Roosevelt s life from the terrible accident.
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Paris
M. Descasse
Washington
London
Joseph C. Dimsdale
Roosevelt
State Department
William of
Germany
Canadian cricketers set dates for international match
Toronto Sept 4 The Canadian cricket association has accepted Sept 12 and 13 as the dates for the international match on the Germantown grounds, aligning with the Philadelphia clubs’ offered schedule.
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Toronto
Ont
Canadian Cricket Association
Associated Cricket Clubs
Philadelphia
Germantown
Mayor Signs 35000 Loan for Sewer Construction
Mayor Badger signs the loan order approving 35000 dollars to complete sewer construction. Work to resume immediately on unfinished sewer lines.
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Badger
Father John’s Medicine Endorsed by Philadelphia User
James Maskell of 1832 Poplar Street Philadelphia testifies that Father John’s Medicine helped his asthma acute bronchitis and related illnesses after four bottles. He reports better breathing weight gain and improved health after using the remedy during the winters 1901 and the following season.
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James Maskell
Poplar Street
Philadelphia
Father John
Brookfield Town Hall Fire Destroys Building
A fire at Brookfield's town hall, valued at $60,000, destroyed the structure and burned an engine house. Firemen saved the town records as flames spread from the tower to the second floor. Total losses reach about $70,000, with stores including Henry W. Irwin and Derrick & Delaney sustaining damages. Aid came from North East and South Brookfield.
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Brookfield
East Brookfield
Flenry W. Irwin
Gentlemens
Brookfield School
H. B. Crosby
Derrick & Delaney
Miners Strike Called Off in Virginias
A telegram from L E Johnson of the Norfolk Western states the United Mine Workers strike in the Pocahontas and other Virginia coal fields is declared off. Workers are ordered to return to work next Monday. Details of settlement or concessions remain unclear.
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Roanoke
L. E. Johnson
Norfolk & Western Railway
United Mine Workers
Keystone
W. Va
Pocahontas
Virginias
Norfolk & Western
Death of James Delehanty in boarding house at 312 Market
James Delehanty aged 53 was found dead in his bed at his boarding place on 312 Market Street. Heart failure was the cause. He was moved to his son’s home at 375 Market Street. He leaves widow Catherine and two sons Thomas and Michael.
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James Delehanty
Market Street
Catherine
Thomas
Michael
Delehanty
Reading and pointing in dog field trials explained
The article describes reading as tracking birds by foot scent and drawing as following air scent, noting drawing is superior for accuracy and speed. It defines pointing as the dog locating birds before springing, and a flush as alarming birds. It discusses misjudgments, upwind versus downwind, and rules from Field Trials for Letters and Point ers in September Outing.
Consolidating Rural Schools For Better Central Education
A renewed push for district consolidation to create a central multi room school with several teachers and graded scholars. Proposes cooperative student transport, nature study, practical gardening, and manual training, making the school a social and intellectual hub with well maintained grounds and strong teacher incentives.
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Consolidated Country School
American Monthly Review of Reviews
In Memoriam John Davis at Lowell and early life noted
At the 25th annual American Bar association meeting in Saratoga a memorial sketch of John Davis was read by Alfred P. Sawyer. Davis born March 4, 1831 in Hubbardstown Massachusetts, educated at Dartmouth, practiced law in Lowell and died March 11, 1902 in his office. Known as Honest John Davis, he left a large estate to Lowell city library and was active in education and church work.
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American Bar Association
Saratoga
John Davis
Alfred P. Sawyer
Hubbardston
Mass
Silas
Polly Pierce Davis
Mr. Davis
Lowell
Dartmouth College
Quincy
Davis
Lowell National Bank
Eliot Congregational Church
Elizabeth S. Stearns
Superior Court
Middlesex Bar
New York Fashions Close Gloomy Winter Millinery Trend
New York review notes winter millinery mirrors summer shapes but shifts to heavy trims and foundations. Thick fleecy cloth garb, hairy felts, large birds or wings replace light adornment, crushed plush with long silken threads adds weight, wide ribbons, and velvet or tulle/chiffon blends offer contrast.
Suez Canal Rate Reduced After January One
Paris report says the Suez canal company directors will cut transit rates by ten cents per ton after January 1. The move lowers costs for shipping through the canal, impacting international trade and freight charges.
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Paris
Suez Canal Company
Wu Ting Fangs Impressions of America
Wu Ting Fang extols American self reliance and initiative noting education as the pathway to success. He lauds U S schools newspapers and industrial capacity while predicting expanding American influence in China with new railways and enhanced ports and continued demand for American steel and goods. He cites Hankow to Canton rail projects and the rise of systematic education. September Success.
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Timbuctoo
Universty
United States
Jis
Ower
China
Hankow
Canton
Wu Ting-fang
Tramp Pleads for Leniency in Chicago Court
A Chicago News item depicts a judge charging a tramp with loitering and asking for his response. The tramp quips he does not want a harsh sentence and jokes about whether 30 days plus a bath would suffice, proposing 60 days instead with no washing.
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Jedge
Chicaze News
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Seiche
Vanderbilt
Fosca
William, I. R
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