Price of Seats Declining and Boss Tweed House Sold
Gossip notes a New York stock exchange seat slump amid broader market hints. A Madison Avenue house once Boss Tweed’s is sold to the Sire brothers as historic homes fade. other landmark structures linked to Madame Restell, Hannah Elias, and a banker’s death near the West Side elevated line are being replaced.
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Boss Tweed
Madison Avenue
Sire Brothers
New York
Tweed
Ludlow Street
Florida
Cuba
Spain
Nast
Madison Avenue Real Estate
Madame Restell
West Side
Banker Hatch
Hannah Elias
Platt
Stock Exchange Doldrums and the Seat Value Question
The piece argues that stock exchange seats have inflated through years from 4000 in 1878 to a peak around 82000 in 1901 before a recent drop. It notes commissions, outside speculation, and impliedly the folly of seat pricing while detailing related market volume and broader exchange dynamics. It also covers the Arthur Mansion purchase by William R. Hearst and the pace of New York landmark changes, including the Stewart mansion and the Progress club.
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Stock Exchange
Wall Street
United States
New York
Consolidated Exchange
Expensive Came and Newcomer’s Wealth Questioned
An Expensive Came notes Bachsetz ilaat newcomer is very rich or ignorant. He claims to raise enough vegetables in his garden to supply his table this summer according to the Philadelphia Press.
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Bachsetz
Philadelphia Press
Hat fashion quip hints at radium trims
A Yonkers Statesman joke juxtaposes Mr. and Mrs. Bacon discussing millinery excess. Mrs. Bacon suggests women have not yet exhausted hat trimming trends, implying even radium adornments may come to hats in the future.
Unanimous 1904 Republican Convention Captures Chicago
A thousand delegates from across the nation gathered in Chicago to nominate a president. The 1904 convention proclaimed unity for Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Fairbanks, with gusto rising only after the Sousa band failed to spark excitement and the crowd swayed to Dixie.
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United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Fairbanks
Sousa
Dixie
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
South Carolina
Southern
South
Tin Horns Missing From 1904 Republican Convention
A historical account notes the 1904 Republican convention was decorous with little noise making gear and banners. Alaska and Connecticut provided rare color as four then six stuffed eagles rose and waved silken flags while crowds roared only during Uncle Joe’s signal and ex Governor Black’s Roosevelt nomination address.
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Little Connecticut
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North
Uncle Joe
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Roosevelt
When Spell Was Broken at the Convention
The piece portrays Uncle Joe Cannon as the dominant figure at the Republican National Convention, wielding influence with a massive mallet and commanding crowd reactions. It likens him to Lincoln and highlights his role in energizing the nomination for Roosevelt and guiding party sentiment.
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Root
Joe Cannon
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Joe
Uncle Joe
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Roosevelt
Crowd Cheers Echo Through Coliseum Girders
Spectators erupt as cheers roll through the steel coliseum, echoing after a memorable moment that electrifies the crowd and seals the event’s mood.
Hawaii Loses Fight for Delegates at Convention
At the national gathering the Hawaii battle played out with Gov. Carter performing amid the rules showdown. Senator Foraker pressed for justice as Hawaii failed by a 497 to 490 vote, leaving six delegates with two votes and a disappointed territorial leader.
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Little Territory
Gov. Carter
Hawaii
American Union
Hospital Hospitality Echoes in Town Topics
Mrs Grammercy recalls the house party ending after the hostess won the purse from her guest at bridge. Mrs Parke notes the event as a showcase of social wit and high life in town society.
Desperate Battle Near Port Arthur Amid Japanese Assault
News from July reports heavy fighting near Port Arthur with Japanese gains and Russian losses. Captured Fenshui pass, 1,120 Japanese casualties, Russian regiments suffering severe blows. Naval actions include engagements off Tsu and Chefoo with unclear results and heavy artillery movements toward the fortress.
People's Party Convention Opens July 4 in Springfield
The national convention of the People's Party will convene at the state arsenal in Springfield on July 4 with J. A. Edmiston of Nebraska expected to serve as temporary chairman and likely permanent presiding officer. Former Senator Marion Butler of North Carolina has resigned as national committee chairman and will not attend.
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People’s Party
Springfield
State
J. A. Edmiston
Nebraska
Marion Butler
North Carolina
Morton Takes Office as Secretary of the Navy in Formal Oath
Paul Morton formally assumed the duties of secretary of the navy in a White House ceremony, succeeding Moody who became attorney general. The transfer included oath by Solicitor Hanna with Moody and Darling present, and Morton began his duties by signing mail and attending the cabinet meeting.
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Washington
Paul Morton
Moody
Navy
Morton
Mr. Moody
Mr. Morton
Graves
Department of Justice
Knox
Department
Victor H. Metcalf
California
Commerce and Labor
George B. Cortelyou
National Republican Committee
White House
Latta
Cortelyou
Loeb
Electric Cars Collide Near Marshall in Fatal Turn
Battle Creek Mich July 2 two cars of the Jackson and Little Creek Traction line rear end collided two miles west of Marshall causing serious injuries to three men and leaving a crowd shaken. A. L. Spitzer of Toledo vice president sat in the front car with two women and was hurried to safety as both legs were broken and internal injuries reported for him. Motorman G I Kelly of Albion also suffered broken legs and internal injuries while E E Wilson a Battle Creek sanitarium clerk had a broken right leg. Both cars were traveling east with the limited at 60 miles per hour and the local had just broken down on Bear Creek curve a flagman warned the limited five minutes behind but could not avert the crash. The local was telescoped but many passengers escaped.
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Battle Creek
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Jackson & Little Creek Traction Company
Marshall
A. L. Spitzer
Toledo
Flo
Bear Creek
Limited
Trade Outlook Improves Into Better Near-Term Prospects
R G Duns Weekly Review notes the new fiscal year begins with a holiday yet signals returning confidence. Six month data show declining liabilities and railway earnings up 2.6 percent in June. Lead and other trade spheres report quiet but steady activity and manufacturing expects improved distribution. American failures total 49 this week versus 227 last year.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
United States
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