Stock Market Fluctuates After Bank Statement News
The market opened irregular in New York on Sept 27 with leading stocks down early before a rally sparked by a favorable bank statement. By noon, conditions turned weak again as money tightness clouds the outlook, though the Boston market remained quiet amid recent disturbances. Notable quotes show Amalgamated Copper at 66 and U S Steel around 40, with mixed movements across rails, miners, and utilities as trading volume stayed active.
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Boston
New York
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Erie
Erie First
Louisvile
Manhattan
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Futures Opened Steady in New York Market
New York on September 27 reported futures opening steady with October at 9.70, November 8.76, December 8.76, January 8.78, February 8.52, March 6.55, April 8.54, and May 8.55.
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New York
Industrial and market outlook amid mixed signs of demand
Dun's Saturday review notes resilient footwear demand and steady wool goods, while raw cotton and leather markets weaken. Banks show mixed reserve and loan shifts as rail earnings stay strong and fears of car famine grow. iron demand and foundry iron imports rise, with confidence in future remaining high despite safety concerns over excessive speculation.
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Dun
Saturday Review
Boston
Henry Clews
Tight Money Keeps Market From Speculative Rally
The article notes that tight money restrains a possible speculative surge in railroad deals and big insiders, forecasting caution in stock purchases. It describes heavy selling by pools, buybacks by bargain seekers, and a broader spread of holdings from margin operators to investors, with future moves dependent on monetary developments.
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Haven & Stout
Transatlantic shipping combination reportedly finalized
W J Pirrie of Harlan and Wolff Belfast confirms the grand trans Atlantic shipping combine is practically complete and an official announcement will come next week. He sails October 3 aboard the Celtic and says his firm will only build for the English portion, with English companies remaining intact.
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New York
W. J. Pirrie
Harlan and Wolff Shipbuilding Company
Belfast
Ireland
Herald
Europe
Verdict of Coroner's Jury in Beaver Brook Infant Death
Keene New Hampshire September 27 The coroner s jury in the case of an infant child found dead on the bank of Beaver Brook near Keene on September 25 reported that death was due to criminal neglect by some party or parties unknown to us The jury stated the child was probably born alive and alive when placed on the bank and remained there for at least 244 hours No marks of violence were found on the body
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Keene
N. H
Beaver Brook
Here
Thompson Hardware Co Gas Logo Coal Ad Claim
An advertisement promotes gas as a cleaner heating option claiming less soot and dirt than coal. It suggests you can heat more efficiently with gas costing ten cents worth, urging readers to call and see their gas options at Thompson Hardware Co.
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Thompson Hardware Co
Test of a Machine In Court Wins an Officer a Nickel
David S Spalding a raid victim at Lakeview was tried in police court before Judge Hadley for possessing a gambling device and conducting a nuisance. He was fined 100 dollars on each count, bonded for future conduct, and appealed. Other Lakeview cases were continued.
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David S. Spalding
Lakeview
Hadley
B. B. Johnson
Waltham
D. J. Donahue
John J. Harvey
Mr. Donahue
Johnson
Joseph H. Buck
Mr. Woonahue
Channing Whittaker
Tyngsboro
E. E. Davis
Boston
Davis
Edwin F. Knight
Whittaker
Dracut
David L. Spalding
Hall
Edward St. Ledger, Jr
Selectman
Mr. St. Ledger
Lakevew
Bowers Brothers
Joseph Mercier
Donahue
Obituary: Mrs Mary Plummer Dies at 65 in Somerville Home
Mrs Mary Plummer aged 65 died yesterday at her daughter Mrs William Black's home at 213 Worthen Street. She is survived by her daughter and two sons Albert and George, both of Somerville.
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William Black
Worthen Street
Mrs. Black
Albert
George
Somerville
Funeral Notices From Pawtucketville Obituaries
The article lists multiple funeral services in Pawtucketville with services at St Patrick's and St Joseph's churches. It notes attendees from local posts and unions, details choirs and soloists, bearers, funeral directors, and burials in St Patrick's or St Joseph's cemeteries. Names include John C Con Roy George Brady Harold J Hayes Max Schmoll Elie Desmarteau William Barr and families. locations cover Davis street Fulton place 56 Roberts street 27 Ar awam street and 34 Winter street.
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John C. Conroy
Davis Street
Pawtucketville
Post 42
Union Veterans’ Union
St. Patrick’s Church
Fr. Walsh
Fred G. Bond
Mr. Bond
Helen Hosea
Michael J. Johnson
Daniel Murphy
James F. Cassidy
John Harrington
Boyle
Dickey
James Fulton
Kanal
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Callahan
Davey
George Brady
John and
Rose
Fulton Place
Willie Street
Molloy
Harold J. Hayes
Daniel
Katherine
St. Peter's Cemetery
Max Schmoll
Winter Street
St. Peter's Church
Fr. McDermot
James E. Donnelly
Joseph Girouard
George Dandelin
George Gravel
P. Letourneau
Joseph Smay, Jr
Edward Gaudette
Buriol
Albert
Elie Des
A Mangin
Hayes and Brady Infant Deaths and Local Notices
In this city, Sept 26 at 1 Fulton place, George Brady aged 7 months. Hayes child, aged 1 year and months, at 17 First street. Geo A. Dickey of Chelmsford, aged 49 years 11 months. Funeral at 2 pm from Lula Leary residence 54 Lincoln street. Friends invited.
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Ie City
Alice
Blackmar Withdraws From Contest For Unanimous Convention
Gen W W Blackmar of Hingham withdraws from the 14th district Republican race and concedes W C Lovering’s nomination. He urges unity, thanks supporters, and notes no convention challenge. Brockton Middleboro Lakeville cited. committee signs the statement.
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14Th
W. W. Blackmar
Hingham
W. C. Lovering
Taunton
Blackmar
Lovering
Brockton
Middleboro
Lakeville
Gen. Blackmar
Blackmar Congressional Committee
Frank W. Chipman
Sec
Norman Barrett Ends His Life In Atchison Hotel
Norman Barrett, president of the defunct Atchison National Bank, shot his throat with a razor at the Byram hotel in Atchison Kansas. Worry over the bank failure and ensuing financial troubles is given as the probable cause. The bank suspended in September 1899 after poor investments by Barrett’s late father Milton Barrett. Depositors were paid fifty percent.
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Atchison, Kas
Norman Barrett
Atchison National Bank
Byram Hotel
Barrett
Milton Barrett
Quiet Reign in Lackawanna After Union Tensions
Scranton, September 26. Quiet reigned in the Lackawanna region with no repeat of yesterday’s disturbances in Olyphant where the 1th regiment is encamped. As a result of rioting, 25 non union workers at Delaware and Hudson collieries Grassy Island Eddy Creek and Olyphant No. 2 quit work. Twenty one men at Ontario and Western Johnson No 2 colliery also quit after saying they feared to continue.
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Lackawanna
Olyphant
Delaware & Hudson Company
Grassy Island
Eddy Creek
Johnson No
Ontario & Western Company
Young man surrenders in Jackson after theft claim
Herbert L. Jenkins of Winthrop Massachusetts turned himself in at the Jackson police station after admitting stealing 700 to 800 dollars from his employer Jos Middley Jr banker of Boston. He had arrived from Chicago with little money and said he was tired of dodging officers.
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Jackson, Mich
Herbert L. Jenkins
Bowdoin Street
Winthrop
Mass
Jos. Middley, Jr
State Street
Boston
Jenkins
Chicago
Conductor killed in rear end collision at Pelham Manor
New York on September 26 Charles Hart a railway conductor was killed in a freight train rear end collision at Pelham Manor. Hart was in the caboose when an engine derailed into the rear of the train telescoping it.
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New York
Charles Hart
Pelham Manor
Hart
Westfield Woman Charged in House Fire Insurance Scam
Westfield, Sept. 26. Mrs. Emily A. Maxfield is under arrest on charges she conspired in burning a Wythen house to collect insurance. She appeared before the district court on the accusation.
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Westfield
Emily A. Maxfield
Wythen
Maxfield
Woman acquitted as uncle tied to arson plot
In a summer case a woman was discharged after charges. Her uncle Richard Gou cher faced arrest for arson and claimed he was hired by her to burn the place. Insufficient evidence stopped the crown from holding her, but reports indicate more evidence was gathered and the grand jury has indicted her.
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Richard Goucher
Grand
Coal Scarcity Threatens New England Industry
Portland Maine September 26 A leading coal dealer warns the statewide strike may halt hotels factories railroads and all industry within weeks. He notes Mills in Portland and across New England lack coal stocks and no forward supplies exist threatening widespread unemployment and economic collapse.
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Portland
New England
Princeton's Luck Bequest to Princeton Estimates Rise
Bequest to Princeton from Miss Mary J. Winthrop of New York now seen at 1.4 million dollars, up from 500 thousand. A seminary faculty member says the funds likely will expand intellectual programs and a large gymnasium is expected to rise on the south campus within two years.
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Princeton
N. J
Mary J. Winthrop
New York
Salem Banker Jos H Towne Dies After Operation
Salem September 26 Jos H Towne one of Salem's oldest bankers died today after an operation failed to relieve him. Born in Salem in 1828 he joined Naumkeag National in 1843 and became cashier in 1850. He served as bank president until 1897 before resigning. He was active in charitable work and leaves a widow.
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Salem
Jos. H. Towne
Mr. Towne
Naumkeag National Bank
Dan Patch Set to Challenge World Pace Record
Terre Haute announces Grand Circuit trotting races delayed to tomorrow due to track condition. First race at 9 a.m. Saturday. Directors contract M. E. McHenry to start Dan Patch against the world pacing record of 1.59% on October 8.
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Terre Haute
Ind
M. E. McHenry
Dan Patch
NEW TROLLEY LINE RUNS TOWARD LINWOOD COMPLETION
Northbridge reports the Linwood to Blackstone street railway nearly finished with cars to start in days. Uxbridge to Blackstone section already open, delay at Linwood due to iron for a turnout. The eight mile line links Worcester to Providence, four changes on a 45 mile route.
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Linwood
Blackstone
Uxbridge
Worcester
Providence
Death at Boston home of Frederick Gulick
Frederick Carleton Gulick of New York, 28, son of Rev William H Gulick and Mrs Alice Gordon Gulick, was found dead in a guest room at 382 Commonwealth Avenue Boston. Police say a gas leak went undetected after an operation on his nose and nightly ointments. He failed to smell the gas and was asphyxiated. Gulick had recently returned from Munich and was a Harvard graduate.
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Boston
Frederick Carleton Gulick
New York
Wm. H. Gulick
Alice Gordon Gulick
Madrid
Spain
Caroline Boren
Commonwealth Avenue
Here
Gulick
Harvard University
Munich
French Miners Back 8-Hour Day Resolution
Commentry France September 26 The national congress of French miners in session adopted a resolution by 80 votes to 18 in favor of an eight hour day. The measure covers time spent descending to and ascending from the mines and the meal period.
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Commentry
France
National Congress of French Miners
Judge Mark McDonough Dies in Lockport Home
Lockport New York September 26 Judge Mark McDonough is dead at his home He served as United States commissioner police judge and alderman and was a prominent local figure in civic affairs.")
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Lockport
N. Y
Mark McDonough
United States
No Coal Crisis Forces Parochial School Closures
The coal famine worsens as winter nears. Immaculate Conception parish school faces shutdown due to fuel loss, risking 500 pupils transferring to public schools. St John's Hospital, Lowell General, and St Patrick's report mixed fuel stocks with St Patrick's school assured to stay open.
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Immaculate Conception Church
St. John’s Hospital
Lowell General Hospital
St. Patrick's
Immaculate Conception
Schools May Close As Coal Shortage Hits Springfield
Springfield on September 27 faces a potential closure of public schools within a week due to a coal famine. The city property committee oversees school buildings and will decide after consulting the mayor and the school department, risking 10 000 to 11 000 children losing winter schooling.
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Springfield
Rose's Wife Shot by Theatrical Stage Manager
New York dispatch reports Harry Rose a stage manager shot and killed his wife at home after a day at the Garrick theatre. He walked into West 30th Street station and turned over his revolver, claiming he had fired four bullets into his wife's body after returning home and finding her with another man.
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New York
Harry Rose
West 30Th Street
Rose
Garrick Theatre
New President Named at Bankers' Life Insurance
New York September 27 Charles H M Fancher president of Irving National Bank was chosen to lead the Bankers Life Insurance Company succeeding Richard Morgan who resigned due to ill health William Sherer moved from second vice president of the Irving bank to Fancher's former post in a reshuffle reflecting leadership changes in the banking and insurance sectors.
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New York
Charles HM. Fancher
Irving National Bank
Bankers’ Life Insurance Company
Richard Morgan
Wm. Sherer
Irving Bank
Fancher
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