Stock Market Opens Weak Then Recovers on Roosevelt News
In New York the stock market opened weak with large drops in Pacific rails and Southwesterns as traders rushed to sell after news that President Roosevelt was under surgical treatment. By 11 a.m. the market steadied with broad recoveries led by Missouri Pacific, Manhattan, Texas & Pacific, Illinois Central, Sugar and Amalgamated Copper, as call loans cooled and buying interest returned.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Colorado Southern
Erie
Erie First
Louisville
Manhattan
New York Central
Norfolk and Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Western Union
Wabash
Missouri Pacific
Roosevelt
Atchison,Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Southwestern
Texas & Pacific
Illinois Central
Futures open steady with mixed gold prices
New York on September 24 reports futures opening steady with bids across several months. September 8.68, October 8.65, November 8.67, December 8.73, January 8.78, February 8.53, March 8.55, May 8.56, June 8.56, July 8.59.
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New York
Gas Companies Seek Higher Gas Prices in Boston Area
Officials of local gas companies prepare a petition to the gas commissioners seeking authority to raise gas prices. The coal strike has made coal costs almost prohibitive, affecting companies outside the N. E. Gas and Coke, which under its contract with Dominion Coal pays $1.90 per ton.
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Boston
Gas Commissioners
N. E. Gas & Coke Company
Dominion Coal Company
Queenstown Teutonic and Philadelphia Arrivals
Marine news notes ships arriving: the Teutonic from New York at Queenstown and the Philadelphia from New York at Southampton on September 24.
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Queenstown
Teutonic
New York
Southampton
Philadelphia
Duckworth and Livingston Tie The Knot In Dover
Mr Harry Stafford Duckworth of Dover New Hampshire formerly of this city and Miss Ethel Livingston daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Livingston were married this afternoon at 2 at the bride s home 77 Livingston avenue Rev Charles T Billings Unitarian church officiating The quiet family ceremony had no bridesmaids or best man and a reception followed relatives only The couple will reside in Dover after December 1st with friends invited to call.
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Harry Stafford Duckworth
Dover
N. H
Ethel Livingston
William E. Livingston
Livingston Avenue
Charles T. Billings
Unitarian Church
Funeral service for Alfred Angers at St Josephs Church
The funeral for Mr. Alfred Angers began at 7.30 am at his home 12 Roberts Place. An 8.00 am Mass followed at St Josephs Church with Fr. Diss as celebrant and Frs. Lewis and Marion as deacon and sub-deacon. Bearers included his sons Albert, George, Simon, Charles, and Paul Angers, plus Adelard Dubuque. Burial was in St Josephs Cemetery under Undertaker Joseph Albert. Committal prayers were read by Fr. Margin.
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Alfred Angers
Roberts Place
Fifth Avenue
St. Joseph's Church
Diss
Lewis
Marion
Albert
George
Simon
Charles
Paul Angers
Adelard Dubuque
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Joseph Albert
Margin
Cla veau obituary and local notices in New England area
In this city on Sept 23 John C. Claveau aged 30 years 2 months 10 days died at his home 88 Ford Street. Free demonstration of the new Eastman Developing machine this afternoon from 2 to 6 at the New England Optical Co 232 Merrimack Street. The Canadian government seeks cottage homes in Ottawa for inebriate women noting 75 percent intemperance among female prisoners and that imprisonment fails to curb the evil. Some women aged about 20 have spent 20 years of a 40 year life in confinement.
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Claveau
Ford Street
John C. Claveau
Eastman
New England Optical Co
Merrimack Street
Ottawa
Disadvantages of Trial by Twelve in Public Opinion
The Spectator argues trial by jury can safeguard liberty but often punishes the innocent and defends the guilty. It contrasts English practice with Bologna where public opinion is diseased, notes Mafia and Camorra influence in Sicily and the US, and warns weak government breeds violence and corruption, including vigilantism and hooliganism in London.
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Bologna
Signor
Crispi
Sicily
United States
Lynch
Mafia
Camorra
Europe
London
America
Alabama Governor Johnson seeks third term in murky feud
The Richmond Dispatch cites Alabama politics noting Governor Johnson’s bid for a third term under the old constitution while the Montgomery Advertiser opposes third termism and endorses Governor Jelks. It claims Jelks can legally succeed himself and questions Johnson’s stance on the new constitution.
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Alabama
Johnson
Montgomery Advertiser
Jelks
Montague
Richmond Dispatch
Fog Bound Delays Trains to Union Station in Boston
Thick fog grips Boston slowing transport across elevated lines and steam railroads. Ferries tied up with pilots feeling their way. boats delay from 20 minutes to over half an hour. Trains from east and north halted near Cambridge and Somerville. inland western routes less affected. Several social and golf figures from Chicago and Pittsburgh practicing at Clyde Park amid arrival plans for the week.
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Boston
Chelsea
Cambridge
Somerville
Southern
Fitchburg
Betts Fails to Arrest Betts in Fisher Case Writ
Boston judge grants a writ protecting F E Betts from arrest on civil process while attending the Fisher Betts trial. John M Fisher and Frederick E Betts face nine indictments for alleged mail fraud. Assistant district attorney Casey outlines their banking ties and fictitious stock transactions. George A Warner of Chicopee testifies he invested $300 with the defendants and received nothing.
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Boston
Lowell
United States District Court
F. E. Betts
State Street
Fisher-Betts
John M. Fisher
Frederick E. Betts
John H. Casey
Mr. Casey
George A. Warner
Chicopee
Pious Fund Case Heard by Hague Arbitration Court
The Hague court heard arguments on the Pious Fund dispute with lawyer Ralston of San Francisco urging Mexico to be bound by prior judgments, while De La Croix argued only Mexican law applies and that the King of Spain and then Mexico hold fund rights, not the church or Archbishop of California. Hearing adjourned.
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The
Hague
Ralston
San Francisco
International Arbitration Court
Pious Fund
Mexico
de la Croix
United States
Spain
California
Anthony arrives to challenge in Brookline national women’s golf
Brookline sept 23 Miss Bessie Anthony of the Glenview Golf club Chicago Western women’s champion has arrived at the Country club in anticipation of the national championship to be played next week.
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Clyde Park
N. Noyes
Onwentsia Club
Chicago
Elizabeth Hoe
Pittsburg
Margaret Curtis
Oakley
Griscom
Fannie Osgood
Elizabeth Farrington
B. S. Blanchard
Country Club
Brookline
Bessie Anthony
Glenview Golf Club
Prize fighting arrested in Pembroke club house
Hanson Sept 23. Chick Moynahan of Brockton and James Peterson of Bridgewater were arrested by Whitman police under Chief P M Smith and Deputy Sheriff George E Hersey on prize fighting charges. They were found boxing at a club house near Furnace pond with four ounce gloves. Brockton referees and timekeeper spearheaded the event attended by about 150 from Brockton and Whitman. Several men were arrested and ordered to appear in court. Matches were arranged for a hundred dollars a side with the winner taking the gate money.
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Hanson
Chick” Moynahan
Brockton
James Peterson
Bridgewater
Whitman Police
P. M. Smith
George E. Hersey
Furnace Pond
Pembroke
Whitman
Chauffeur Held In Newport Speeding Case In Court
Siegfrid W Bloom chauffeur for W Watts Sherman faced a district court trial in Newport for speeding on Catherine street. Judge Baker heard evidence of over speed with some doubt about identity, deferring sentence to Friday and signaling possible appeal.
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Newport
R. 1
Siegfried W. Bloom
W. Watts Sherman
Baker
Catherine Street
Wilkesbarre Troop Call Stirs Labor Strike Debate
President Mitchell refused to comment on Sheriff Schadt of Lackawanna county asking Gov Storfe for troops. He is displeased with strikers for their demonstrations. Advisers warn militia may not end the strike, while operators expect militia protection will coax workers back.
Universalists Meet in Worcester State Convention Opens
The State convention of Universalists convened in Worcester with Frank P. Bennett presiding. It is the first Worcester gathering in 25 years, with committees named and minutes adopted. District missionary reports were heard and a communion service led by Rev. Vincent E. Tomlinson. The evening features an annual sermon by Rev. Frederick W. Hamilton.
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Worcester
the Universalists
Frank P. Bennett
Saugus
Vincent E. Tomlinson
Frederick W. Hamilton
Knapp and Pratt Couple Wed in Quiet City Ceremony
Fred L. Knapp and Miss Alice M. Pratt were married yesterday at 1 30 PM at the bride's mother's home 1652 Middlesex Street. Rev C E Fisner of the First Universalist Church officiated in a small family ceremony with only relatives present. The couple was unattended.
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Fred L. Knapp
Alice M. Pratt
M. C. Pratt
Middlesex Street
C. E. Fisner
First Universalist Church
Democratic Councillor Nomination in New Hampshire Fourth District
Horace K. Martin of Bradford was nominated by the Democrats for the Governor's council seat in the fourth district. Merrimack Clothing Co. celebrates its ninth anniversary with an opening Friday September 26, inviting an evening showing of goods.
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Concord
N. H
Horace K. Martin
Bradford
Merrimack Clothing Co
Youth messenger killed amid Lebanon strike riots
In Lebanon Pennsylvania a 17 year old messenger employed by the American Iron and Steel Company died after being shot while returning from an entertainment. Firing continued near the iron and steel works as crowds surrounded the plant. Troop deployment to Lebanon was debated as authorities faced a critical strike situation and civil order challenges.
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Lebanon
American Iron and Steel Works
Wm. Hoffman
American Iron and Steel Co
Got His Books Back Danvers Mystery in Danvers
Danvers Sept 23 The home of Thomas W Hannable East Danvers was robbed of 200 in money and bank deposits worth 10 00. Mr Hannable recovered his books and papers by mail in a special delivery letter mailed from Brockton. Police say a strong clue to the burglar exists.
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Brockton
Hannable
Hyde Park man freed on bail in Jack the Hugger case
Dedham Sept 23 Howard F E Smith of Hyde Park was released from custody after a jury failed to reach a verdict in his Norfolk superior criminal court case. An uncle, Mr Davis, posted $5000 bail. Smith is suspected of the Hyde Park assault on Elizabeth McGregor a ten year old girl on August 7. A December trial is expected.
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Dedham
Howard FE. Smith
Hyde Park
Norfolk
Motormen Likely To End Hudson Valley Strike Soon
Rumor says motormen may officially end their three week strike against the Hudson Valley railroad before week’s close. Several workers have requested reinstatement, and cars are being moved today under guard as the company hopes to run on schedule by sunset.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Hudson Valley Railroad
Cantor Seeks 10000 Damages Over Beard Loss
New York September 23: Simon Kurtz files a damage suit against a street railway company for ten thousand dollars after a fall that forced him to shave his beard. He is a cantor in a synagogue and says losing his beard hinders his ability to perform under church rules.
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New York
Simon Kurtz
Kurtz
Auburn Driving Club opens annual meeting at Auburn N Y
Large attendance at the Auburn Driving club opening. In the 2 18 pace purse 400 dollars Sphinxie M. won with Mont Joe second Howell Boy third. Best time 2 15 1 4. The 2 35 trot purse 409 dollars Shuttle Carmelita second Tantilla third. Best time 2 22.
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Auburn
N. Y
Auburn Driving Club
Sphinxie M
Mont Joe
Howell Boy
Shuttle
Carmelita
Tantilla
Revolution Threatens Colombia Crisis At Sea
Washington reports a new Colombian revolt with telegraph and rail lines disrupted near Santa Marta. An American fruit company cablegram asks Moody for aid as consul Baranquilla seeks guidance. Six hundred marines mobilized at Norfolk for isthmus duty as Navy plans a West Indian division post Caribbean maneuvers.
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Washington
Navy Department
Moody
Santa Marta
Colombia
Magdeluna River
State Department
Baranquilla
Norfolk
Isthmus
Prairie
Boston
Coghlan
Taylor
Bureau of Navigation
West Indies
Department
North Atlantic
Carribbean
Appletons Injuries in Polo Accident at Myopia Grounds
Hamilton Sept 23 The condition of R M Appleton the polo player thrown from his pony in yesterday's game with Dedham at the Myopia grounds remains serious He is unconscious at noon doctors fear several days before possible recovery Friends are anxious and recognize the injuries as serious
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Hamilton
R. M. Appleton
Dedham
Myopia Grounds
Appleton
Race Track Injunction in Buffalo Over Mismanagement Claims
Charles H. Hutchinson a Chicago banker and Buffalo Racing association stockholder wins a Supreme Court injunction restraining the race club from paying further settlements on claims from its inaugural meeting, pending court ruling on alleged mismanagement. The total claims are undisclosed, with reportedly ample funds remaining to settle them.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Charles H. Hutchinson
Chicago
Buffalo Racing Association
Supreme Court
Court names guardian for Prince Francis Joseph Bra ganza
Vienna reports the Austro Hungarian mission member Prince Francis Joseph Bra ganza is placed under tutela with Prince Carl Ludwig of Thurn and Taxis named trustee and curator. Official notice confirms the appointment following his acquittal in London on Sept 12 of misconduct under the criminal law amendment.
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Vienna
Francis Joseph of
Braganza
Edward
Old Bailey
London
Prince Carl Ludwig of
Mr Carnegie's Family Influences Portrait Of Heritage
Hamilton Mabie reflects on Andrew Carnegie's Scottish roots and family, praising a lineage of imagination and learning. The piece highlights a father with poetic temperament, a mother with Celtic fire, and an uncle whose steadfast integrity shaped the family. It links ancestry to Carnegie's shift from industry to opportunity, turning wealth into knowledge and freedom.
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Mr. Carnegie
Hignalands
Lincoln
Carnegie
Hamilton W. Mabie
Odell Era Backed by New York Republican Leaders
At the Saratoga state convention delegation leaders praised Gov. Odell and attacked Democratic politicians. Lemuel F. E. Quigg led as temporary chairman and delivered a 60 minute speech defending protection, the army, and the Cuban policy. The platform favored Roosevelt and Cuba policy with a refined trust plank focusing on monopolies affecting daily life.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Platt
Depew
Woodruff
Dunn
Lemuel FE. Quigg
Quigg
Geo. R. Sheldon
New York
Paris
Cuba
Europe
Democratic Party
Carp
Cavil
Republican Party
Odell
Gov. Odell
Mr. Quigg
Fred Nixon
Assembly
Roosevelt
Withdrawn petitions halt street railroad hearings
Concorde New Hampshire September 23 The petitions of Milford and Manchester and Pepperell and Nashua street railroads for leave to construct were withdrawn from the State railroad commission where they were to be heard this morning.
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Concorde
N. H
Milford
Manchester
Pepperell
Nashua
State Railroad Commission
His Life Saved By Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
B L Byer a cooper of this town credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoeas Remedy with saving his life after a month of bilious dysentery. The remedy gave immediate relief, as also reported by B T Little of Hancock Md. For sale by all druggists. Friday Sept 26 Ninth Anniversary Opening of the Merrimack Cloth- Cry Hall with evening hours for shopping.
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Chamberlain
B. L. Byer
B. T. Littl
Hancock, Md
Merrimack
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Lowell, Mass
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Haight & Freese
Hildreth
Courier- Citizen
Middle Street
Union Station
Betts
the Pious Fund
Mitchell
Democratic
Harrisburg
Stone
Mr. Hannable
East Danvers
Hudson Valley
Boucht
American Fruit Company
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