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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1902

Page

7

New York Stock Market Opens Firm With Sharp Rebounds

The New York market opened firm on Sept 30 with gains in Amalgamated Copper Atchison and others. Early trades showed 1000 to 9000 share blocks, Missouri Pacific up to 5 percent, while some leaders like Louisville and Missouri Pacific cooled later. Prices fluctuated widely before 11 am and steadied into a muted recovery from the day’s lows.

New York Amalgamated Copper Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Brooklyn Transit Canadian Pacific Chesapeake Colorado Erie Erie First Louisville Manhattan New York Central Norfolk & Western Pennsylvania Reading St. Paul Missouri Pacific Southern Southern Pacific Texas Pacific Union Pacific United States Steel Western Union Shaw General Electric Illinois Central

Market Open Steady Futures Prices Listed

New York futures opened steady with September at 8.75, October 8.63, November 8.64, December 8.72, January 8.77, February 8.55, March 8.56, May 8.56 and June 8.38.

New York

Montana Coal and Coke gains assets for stock value growth

Plant enhancements for Montana Coal and Coke are projected to yield a net revenue of 360000 dollars yearly with 330000 dollars representing 1.65 dollars per share. The firm holds a contract to supply 275 tons daily at seven dollars per ton while market speculation remains cautious, limiting margin exposure.

Montana Coal and Coke Company

Marine arrivals in Boston and New York

Boston reports the Devonian arriving from Liverpool. New York lists arrivals including Friesland from Antwerp Bluecher from Hamburg Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from Bremen Mesaba from London Artemisia from Hamburg.

Boston Devonian Liverpool New York Friesland Antwerp Bluecher Hamburg Bremen Mesaba London Artemisia

Capella Brings Crew From Abandoned Norwegian Bark Winona

The British steamer Capella arriving in Liverpool today carried the crew of the Norwegian bark Winona captain Hallon, which was abandoned at sea after being set on fire in the 54 north 43 east quadrant. Winona, a 667 ton net bark built in Richibucto in 1874, was reported to have reached Bridgewater Newfoundland August 2 from Preston England, owned by Peter Floystad & Co. of Arendal.

Liverpool McKee New Orleans Winona Hallon Bridgewater N. G Preston Eng Richibucto Peter Floystad

Steamer Pennsylvania Rescues Bothnia Crew After Desertion

The Hamburg American line steamer Pennsylvania reached Hamburg after landing the crew of the Norwegian bark Bothnia, abandoned and set afire near lat 50 north, long 16 west. Capt. Hanson reported the crew were rescued exhausted after 17 days aboard the pumps before the vessel was scuttled to prevent hindrance to navigation.

Hamburg Pennsylvania Plymouth North Long Hanson Bothnia

Bank of Spain approves branches in Paris and London

Madrid Sept 30 The council of the Bank of Spain has approved a plan to establish branches in Paris and London to handle payment of external debt coupons and Spanish treasury payments. The branches are to open in January.

Madrid Council of the ‘Bank of Spain Paris London

New York Stock Exchange Members at 27 and 29 Pine Street

Spencer Srask 8c Co located at 27 and 29 Pine Street New York operates as members of the New York Stock Exchange.

New York Stock Exchange Spencer Srask 8c Co Pine St New York

Philip R Hovey Investment Securities Address

Philip R Hovey operates an investment securities firm at 6 State Street Boston with telephone contact 406I Main.

Night Schools Change in Law Opens Evenings Oct 13

New provision reduces exemptions for minors in the city. Evening schools begin Oct 13 and run twenty weeks, with twelve elementary buildings, one evening high school, and a drawing art school in multiple departments. Attendance is compulsory for some. exemptions limited by a revised law signed by authorized officials.

Funerals Report Several Local Deaths Across Dracut

The last rites for Mrs May W Gilman were held at 21 Sagamore Street with Rev A E Kenyon conducting. Interment followed at Edson cemetery under Weinbeck. Survivors include Gardner S Gilman Harold W Gilman and Grace Hall plus siblings. Also noted are infant Arthur P Wilson and Mrs Annie Donohoe with Mass at St Peter's and burial at St Patrick's cemetery. other services at St Michael's and East Dracut with bearers named.

May W. Gilman Sagamore Street A. E. Kenyon Edson Cemetery Weinbeck O. D. Wilder Chas. E. Smart Royal L. Stevens Joseph P. Thompson Harold W. Gilman Grace Walter B.hall Rhode Island Arthur P. Wilson Jas. D Ella B. Wilson Andover Street Roper Westford Annie Donohoe Cedar Street St. Peter’s Church Fr. Heffernan Maurice O'Connor Maurice Mullane John Dwyer Patrick Flanagan James Brew James Curtin St. Patrick’s Cemetery Heffernan Rogers Peter Tully East Dracut St. Michael’s Church Fr. Carney John Dawson John Murphy Michael Boyle Thomas Farrar O'Donnell

Mrs Mary Trainor Obituary at 50 in City Neighborhood

Mrs Mary Trainor aged 50 dies at home on 99 Whipple Street leaving seven children. Her husband passed away about a year ago.

Mary Trainor Whipple Street

Obituaries from Veeder to Trainor in this city

In this city on Sept 29 and 30 several residents died at home. Veeder 34, Weltha Veeder, wife of Elmer Veeder, obituary sent to Williams town. Hugh Queenan 28, Ennell street. Mary Trainor 50, Whipple street. Irene Harrington 3 years 11 months, 20 First street. Sylvester B. Leonard 77, Wachusett street. Zoe Vincent 8, Ford street. Ethel Lewis 5, Worthen street. Pierre Lamothe 59 years 4 months, Cushing street. Mrs Mary Trainor 45, Whipple street.

Veeder Wilder Street Welthas Elmer Veeder Williamstown Molloy Queenan Ennell Street Hugh Queenan Trainor Whipple Street Mary Trainor Harrington Patrick Mary First Street Irene Harrington Leonard Wachusett Street Sylvester B. Leonard

Defender Sold Moves Vigilant Defender to Boston

New York reports Percy Chubb of the New York Yacht Club sold the famed America's Cup defender Vigilant to F Lothrop Ames of Boston. Ames plans to take it to Boston early next season, use it for coastal cruising, and race when possible. Vigilant defended the cup in 1893 against Valkyrie II.

New York Percy Chubb New York Yacht Club F. Lothrop Ames Boston Gilant

Glass workers strike for nine hour day and raises

New York on September 30 reports a 1000 glass bevellers strike to enforce a nine hour day and wage scale from 12 to 18 dollars a week. The action was ordered by the local branch of the National Brotherhood of Glass Workers and affects 25 factories.

New York National Brotherhood of Glass Workers

Fish Estate Granted Letters of Administration

New York Sept 30 Surrogate Fitz gerald upon the petition of Mrs Clemence S B Fish widow of Nicholas Fish granted letters of administration on his estate She states in the petition that the husband left about 275000 in personal property

New York Fitzgerald Clemence S. B. Fish Nicholas Fish

Black diamond stick pins go on sale in Chicago

Genuine black diamond stick pins crafted from anthracite coal are priced for sale in Chicago. The coal pins, set on gold washed pins, attract buyers on city streets and in several shops.

Chicago

Will Burn Wood for Heat on Boston and Maine Lines

Worcester reports the Boston and Maine railroad will heat all stations this winter with wood except a few large stations unsuited to stoves. Officials ordered thousands of cords of hardwood and seek more, due to anticipated coal scarcity. Heating will use wood staves at most Worcester Nashua Portland and Fitchburg divisions, with Gardner and Fitchburg possibly excluded.

Worcester Boston & Maine Road Boston and Maine Gardner and Fitchburg Worcester, Nashua Portland and Fitchburg

Husband of Gilbertville Woman Killed in Milford Hall Work

Mrs Louis Brunelle of Gilbertville learns her husband Louis Brunelle known as Louis Browning died in Milford while working on the town hall. He disappeared eleven years ago. his death was only recently revealed by a letter from a former acquaintance.

Worcester Louis Brunelle Gilbertville Louis Browning Milford Brunelle

City purchases wood and speeds street paving work

The purchasing agent returns from a country trip to secure wood amid dwindling city supplies. Street crews press to finish paving before winter as wages reach up to 17 dollars weekly. New England Telephone plans underground wire work and Dean's Ointment is praised by C W Lenbert of Bowling Green.

City Wood Yard Westford

W G Bumps Hurt Under a Car at Crossing

W G Bumps a war ait officer in the police court was knocked down while standing on a Central street crossing awaiting a passing car. The dasher struck his left hip and the wheels narrowly passed over his legs. The car fled the scene. He was helped to his feet and later questioned at the police station.

William G. Bumps Police Court Putnam & Son's Central Street Mr. Bumps Bumps Merrimack Street Middlesex Street

Scandalous acts in St Vincent relief effort blamed

Widespread discontent in Kingstown over relief operations for eruptions. Funds from the United States relief program allegedly sold below value, ration distribution halted, and some adults receive only 25 cents weekly. Many estates destroyed, unemployment rising, and over 260000 dollars remains unspent. A. M. Ashmore to visit St Vincent to oversee relief work. another commissioner rumored from England.

Kingstown Isiana St. Vincent United States Mr. Chamberlain A. M. Ashmore Demerara England

Death toll rises from Sicily storms in Rome dispatch

Rome reports swelling death roll from Sicily hurricanes with 600 bodies awaiting burial and fear of epidemic. Belpasso and Torre Santa Maria towns destroyed, cathedral collapsed, panic drives residents to the mountains. A freight train wreck in Chieti kills an employee. King Victor Emmanuel sends 10000 for relief.

London Rome Sicily Belpasso Torre Santa Maria Catania Chieti Victor Emmanuel

Karlston Club dance in Prescott hall features Kit Tredge orchestra

The Karlston club held a Saturday night dance in Prescott hall with Kit Tredge's Singing Orchestra providing music. Event leadership included W. E. Kane as general manager and Frank H. Dinley as assistant, with a large team assisting in floor directing and organization.

Karlston Prescott Hall Kittredge Merry Makers W. E. Kane Frank H. Dinley John Lane James Slingleton John Gleason Tom Stowley John Quigley Bryant Coleman Dan Sullivan Joseph Crain George Harper Charles Larkin George Willett William Murphy Geo. Quinn William Sheehan James Connors Charles Cox William Crowley Frank Reddan A. St. Ledger John Noonan Richard Noonan

President’s wound described as trivial matter in 1902 notice

Washington Sept 29 The President's physicians issued a statement on his wound after dressing it this morning noting the wound is satisfactory the temperature normal the patient is cheerful and sleeping well He has not required further operation since the 22d inst despite public concern following yesterday's second procedure The visit of Gov Crane and cabinet members marked by reassurances and continued attention from Dr Schaffer who will stay several days

Washington Cortelyou White House Crane Massachusetts Root Payne Census Merriam General Land Office Hermann Gov Crane Fotksfield Schaffer

Arlington tailor identified in fatal electric car strike at Woburn

In Woburn on the Boston and Northern line a man killed by an electric car was identified as J J Loftus of Arlington, a 32 year old tailor with a widow and five children. Police arrested Robert F Setridge, a coachman for S D Hicks of Arlington, on an assault charge as the investigation continues with both men connected to the incident and Loftus' death.

Woburn Boston and Woburn Boston and Northern Street Railway J. J. Loftus Arlington Loftus Robert F. Setridge Setridge S .D. Hicks Breign Reading

Redmond Calls Nationalist MPs to Plan Irish Session

Dublin reports John Redmond chairs a Nationalist MPs meeting on October 7 to map a Dublin session programme. The manifesto from Redmond and bishops urges immediate generous Irish defence fund contributions against landlords and Castle pressures, as Redmond Dillon and Davitt plan to sail for Boston October 10 for the United Irish League convention opening October 19.

Dublin John Redmond Irish Parliamentary Party Redmond Raphoe Patrick O’donnell Stephen O’mara National Defence United Irish League Dillon Davitt United States Boston

Miners train halted by mob near Mount Carmel

In Pottsville on September 29 a miners' train bound for Richards colliery was stopped by a mob and heavily stoned. Most workers hid under seats to escape injury while carpenters and pump men aboard fled unharmed. A separate mob attack near Green Ridge severely beat three men en route to the Pennsylvania colliery.

Pottsville Pennsylvania Railroad Richards Mount Carmel Pennsylvania Green Ridge

House Dynamited in Mahanoy City Pa

The home of Michael Weldon on West Pine street was dynamited at midnight. The front of the house was shattered and windows of nearby houses damaged. Weldon was not at home. his family escaped unharmed. He has been doing non union work at Schuylkill colliery.

Mahanoy City Michael Weldon West Pine Street Weldon Schulykill Colliery

Randall cites rise in court martial rate at Portland post

Gen. George M. Randall reports to the adjutant general that trials by court martial rose relative to enlisted strength. He attributes part of the increase to many recruits and part to the abolition of beer sales at post exchanges.

Portland Ore George M. Randall Department of Columbia Adjutant General of the Army

The Brockton Fair Opens in Autumn Festival Style

The Brockton Fair will dominate New England attention this Wednesday through Friday with trotting and pacing events a vaudeville stage show a Midway a detailed horse show and an old fashioned cattle show. Thousands are expected to take a day off to enjoy the outdoor attractions and entertainment.

New England

Lowell Mayor Considers Attending Detroit Coal Conference

Detroit telegram invites Lowell to send a delegation to a Thursday October 9 conference aimed at securing coal from Pennsylvania and West Virginia. City leaders weigh cost from $500 to $1000 and whether results justify expense. press representation requested. Mayor Badger to present it to aldermen tonight.

Badger Detroit Michigan Lowell Pennsylvania West Virginia William C. Maybury Fred W. Smith Common Council Mr. Badger

Study of Vermont tuberculosis conference opens in Burlington

Vermont hosts a statewide tuberculosis conference in Burlington to study the disease and plan prevention. Topics include the need for a state sanitarium, bovine tuberculosis relation to public health, and notification and control measures. Dr Irving A Watson from New Hampshire labs is inspecting Vermont facilities to inform a future New Hampshire sanitarium plan.

Burlington Vermont State Board of Health Irving A. Watson New Hampshire

Turkey’s Post Office and Backwardness Described by Baker

Ray Stannard Baker portrays the Turkish post office as pervasive surveillance with every telegram read by authorities. Foreign post offices in Turkish cities handle mail for Europeans to avoid Turkish censorship, while Turkish telephone and electric services are barred or limited. He contrasts disorder with foreign efficiency and notes Turkey remains candle or lamp lit, markedly behind.

Ray Stannard Baker Turkey Salonica Constantinople

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stock Market New York Market Marine News Francis Henshaw & Co Milk Street Lowell Electric Light Corporation Fisk & Robinson State Street Philip R. Hovey Investment Securities Kirk and Anne Streets Mann School Defender F. L. Ames of Vigilant the Fish Estate Maine City Hall Notes Supt Beals New England Telephone Company Gorham Dean C. W. Lenbert Bowling Green W.g.bumps Hurt Dasher THE Karlston Club Courier- Citizen Middle Street Geo. B. Cortelyou Rixey Navy O'Reilly Army Lang Jackson Place Redmond, Dillon and Davidt America Brockton Fair Nicholas G. Norcross Insurance Lowell, Mass
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