Market quotes and notices amid light stock exchange volume
Corrected for this issue of The News by Geo I Cramer, closing quotations on the New York and Philadelphia exchanges. Stock market activity was light with bids for Lehigh Valley and other sawyers. cattle demand weak in Buffalo and St Louis reports note Colorado Midland receivers appointed as part of Atchison system.
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Geo. I. Cramer
Frederick Elevator
New York
Philadelphia
York
Stock Exchange
Lehigh Valley
New
Jeefer
Colorado Midland
Sr. Louis
Judge Caldwell
Gilcourt
Son
J. G
Colorado Mid
Atchison
Midland
Low in Death Tender Hearted Geo W Childs Passes
Special Dispatch to The News reports George W. Childs of Philadelphia died at 301 oclock after weeks of illness. The obituary portrays a life defined by humanity and charity, noting his pensioning workers, funding a stained glass window for a centuries dead poet, and broad acts of generosity across many causes. Born in Baltimore, Childs rose from errand boy to impactful employer, known for early rising, cleaning, and practical thrift while pursuing philanthropic ends.
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Paraperesria
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
R E Peterson & Co and the Rise of a Book Trade
The article recounts MR CHILDS and MR PETERSON forming R E Peterson and Co, noting Childs brief naval service, and detailing the early success of Dr Kane's Arctic Explorations, including initial orders by major booksellers and rapid demand growth. It also covers the decline of The Publican after investment loss, the broader business challenges, and the newspaper’s role in commerce and community.
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New York
Childs
Almoss
Grst
Cation
Dr. Rane
Fim
Brownlow
I . Childs
the &Rt
Charities and relics mark Mr Childs memorials in Philadelphia and London
A detailed profile of Mr. Childs and his philanthropy describes his gifts to memorials for John Milton and Thomas Moore, his support of Poe and Wilde graves, and his vast library and private museum at the Philadelphia Ledger office. It notes a 5000 dollar firemen’s reward for saving relics, and lists portraits and curios from presidents and literary figures.
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Maine
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Childs
Archdeacon Farrar
St. Margaret’s Church
Westminster
London
John Milton
Mr. Childs
Paul Hamilton Hayne
Richard Henry Wilde
Leigh Hunt
Lerwest
Edwar A. Poe
Baltimore
Bronham
England
Thomas Moore
Stephens
Gondriess
Philadelphia
Entercom
Walla
Washington
Judge Mead
Virginia
Tom Moore
Royal Worcester
Senator Voorhees faces tariff bill shaping duties
Washington Feb 3 Senator Voorhees, chair of the senate finance committee, likely will shape the tariff bill as it is referred to his panel. Democrats promise speedy action and no delay in reporting, aiming for repose and renewed business activity. He expects an earlier report than most anticipate and minimal hearings. Telegrams and circulars soliciting views will be considered as if given to the committee.
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Wassuixcton
Bouteile
Catchings
Committee On Rites
McCreary
Stevens
Mr. Hitt
Air
Cleveland
Husatian Islands
Blair
N. H
Hawaiian Islands
Senate
Pepper
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Stewart
Vilas
Voorhees
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Jtas
Woman arraigned over infant custody dispute in New York
Mrs. Violet Hamilton, widow of Dr. James Daily Hauilwon, was arraigned in Yorkville court for retaining possession of an infant not yet legally adopted. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children initiated the summons after denying the adoption application. Hamilton, who cared for the child since it left a nursery, posted bail amid a show of distress, as the society presses to secure custody.
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New You
Violet
Kamfrou
James Daily Hauilwon
East Seventy Second Street
Yorkville Court
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Hamilton
Fta
Stix
Mia Hamilton
Two Children Die in Meafield Fire Tragedy
In Meadville Pennsylvania a mother Mrs Scanlon and her two young children, ages 1 and 3, perished in a house fire when a rocking chair kept the younger child inside. The house burned completely. the mother suffered severe burns but survived, though one child died at the scene.
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Meadville
Anon
Anarchist Arrests Rise in Italy Amid Riots
Reported injures in Fairview New Jersey erupt into a broader tremor as 2000 anarchists are rounded up. Naples seizes documents alleging an anarchist plot tied to recent turmoil and ongoing government clampdown. Broadhead and Frickey blamed for weak transfer safeguards.
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Rome
Naples
Documenta
Italy
No Truce in Brazil as War Drags on
Rio de Janeiro reports the Brazilian war minister resigning after a heated clash with President Peixoto over affame policy and continuation of the siege. An armistice is unlikely as insurgents demand Peixoto’s resignation and civil government. The cruiser America is unusable due to crew shortages amid diplomatic feuds. Nictheroy’s dynamite crusher damaged, needs skilled repair before combat.
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Brazil
Hio de Janeiro
Peixoto
America
New York
Nic Theroy
Vermont bishop death linked to Jan cause
The article notes a scopal bishop of Vermont dying after a January incident, with the amount of money involved prompting a defense. It also reports Vaillant, a Paris anarchist, to be executed mid next week and Higbee confirmed as collector in the district of Great Beg harbor.
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Hall
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Vaillant
Paris
National Senate
Enoch Higbee
Great Beg Harbor
Perth
Cincinnati
Slosson
Ives
Edwin D. Morgan
New York Yacht Club
Edward M. Brown
Royal Phelps Carroll
Senator Gorman Instructions on Maryland Tariff Vote
Maryland's legislature urges support for the Wilson tariff bill. The Senate committee reports a resolution and amendments allowing Gorman and Fitzhugh to vote as they see fit on Maryland's tariffs. Republicans oppose the amendment. Democrats press to ensure proper recording and transmission of instructions to Maryland senators.
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Sposa
Wilson
Seagate
Committee On Federal Rviatings
Thor
Bennett
Garman
Fittcots
State Senate of
Wilens Bith Ana
Democratie
Gorman
Gilson
Senate
Miners and Strikers Face Tense Clash in West Virginia
In Montgomery and Acme, West Virginia, miners on strike clash with armed workers from Stevens Coal. Deputies escort protective convoys as trains refuse to move and both sides threaten continued trouble. Reports describe armed groups, a sheriff’s dispatch, and looming violence.
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W. Va
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Stevens Coal Company
Silman
Acme
Chesapeake and Ohio
Charleston
Acma
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