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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1899
Page
2
London reports absolute silence on South Africa affairs. The war office has not received Lord Methuen's casualty list, and the public grows restless as families remain in painful suspense over delays.
London reports that while Kimberley relief rumors circulate, Methuen's successes have lightened garrison pressure and relief is likely soon. Milner hints at 10,000 refugees, suggesting fear of famine and disease. Despatches from Pretoria tie Kimberley and Mafeking to Methuen, noting losses to Boers and expected junctions with Kimberley forces.
London reports indicate pressure on Kimberley garrison eases as General Methuen advances northward toward a junction. Milner signals possible 10 000 refugees, implying fears of starvation, disease. Pretoria dispatches claim Kimberley Mafeking in concert with Methuen. Kekewich and Baden Powell conduct sorties. casualities cited from a Mafeking sortie.
The Austrian emperor expressed emotion at the devotion shown by Hungaro and Austrian delegations after the empress’s death. He said monarchy relations with powers remained friendly, peace in Europe secured by stable alliances, and cited The Hague conference and Russia relations as key supports for global peace.
The emperor appeals to patriotic zeal of the delegations after reserving neutrality in the Balkans and Transvaal context. He notes the war department’s demands are limited to urgent requirements and calls for a swift, peaceful conclusion.
Manila December 2 9 20 a m Gen Conon surrenders eight hundred officers and men with rifles several American and seventy Spanish prisoners and the garrison at Bayombong Nueva Vizcaya to Lieut Monroe with fifty men of the Fourth cavalry.
Arthur Burns, a former butcher on the transport Mananeuse, recounts a voyage to Honolulu marked by desertions and mechanical failures. Ten crew deserted at Honolulu. two vacancies were filled before Manila departure. The ship leaked three days after leaving San Francisco. condenser and refrigerating plant failed. the carpenter who consulted on the vessel also deserted. Hold waters reached the lower staterooms, forcing Burns to seek a berth in soldiers’ quarters.
Cairo dispatch reports Gen. Wingate’s Anglo Egyptian troops overwhelmed the Khalifa and his emirs after a failed outflanking attempt. The Khalifa shot himself rather than be captured, dying with his emirs beside him and his bodyguard slain.
Paris dispatch leaks to London that Sir Edmund J. Munson, the British ambassador to France, plans a prolonged leave of absence in protest against French press attacks on Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales. The report frames it as an echo of the Dreyfus case and cites the Paris cor respondent of the Evening News.
London December 2 Lieut L J Colwell naval attache advertises for bids for the US vessel Scipio and Rocket It is understood the navy department hopes to find a buyer for the Scipio in England as she is not entitled to an American registrar.
St Johns Newfoundland December 1 reports indicate the schooner Wilerson ran ashore at Cape Chapereau with total loss and one drowning. The Dart stranded at Grate's Cove and will be a complete wreck. Emily went aground near here but was pulled off damaged. Warrior missing with ten crew feared lost in Tank Vista Bay.
Rockport dispatch reports the gulf storm caused extensive damage and loss of life across several towns. Bodies found at St Charles bay mouth include James Sanders and two unidentified men. Thousands of livestock perished, hundreds of cattle drowned, and 160 pelicans were counted dead along the bay shore.
The Baltimore & Ohio has not passed into the Penns hands, and no absorption occurred. A January classification of rates was agreed between the Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio, but rumors of consolidation are said to be unfounded. President A J Cassatt’s office released the decisive statement.
Holbrook on December 1 received 1909 from the Molbrook and Weymouth Street Railroad company as the forfeit for not fulfilling the franchise terms granted last year. The company was authorized to build from Holbrook square to the Weymouth line and to complete and operate by December 1, 1899.
Nashua New Hampshire December 1 Joseph A Valley a 56 year old brakeman for the Boston and Maine railroad was killed in a low speed freight train collision when the shifting cars broke apart and the rear cars struck those ahead Valley was thrown from a car and run over by the engine and cars officials reported not noting any other injuries for this incident
Auditors from Eastern Audit Co report a cash shortage of 9,665.79 at the defunct Woobury and Moulton bank in Portland Maine. The finding has been turned over to the city marshal by the bank’s assignees, with no action yet known.
Anxiety grips Liverpool over the British steamer Merrimac which sailed from Quebec on Oct. 27 bound for Belfast with fears she foundered. Col CaldwallER Jones Dead. Columbia S C Dec 1 Col CaldwallER Jones a Confederate Army colonel and former politician died at 86 married a daughter of Gov Iredell of North Carolina. Two of his sons were Spanish war colonels Willie Jones Johnston Jones. The grandfather of the deceased aided General Lafayette and John Paul Jones changed his name from Paul to Jones after kindnesses from the family. Gen Wade Hampton will be a pallbearer.
Berlin reports say the word alliance in Mr Chamberlains Leicaster speech triggers a wave of reaction in German papers. Chauvinist organs condemn it while other journals note possible results from the London meeting between Count von Buelow and Chamberlain, insisting no alliance exists and stressing cooperative goals between Germany Britain and the United States. Lord Rosebery in Edinburgh denounces Chamberlains framing and warns against using derided press attacks to shape policy, urging calm and restraint.
Paris dispatch notes mixed reactions to Joseph Chamberlain at Leicester. Some papers see his remarks as signaling political overtures linked to William II's England visit, while most deem his claims and threats empty. French outlets urge recall of Admiral Fournier's squadron amid anti-British campaigns.
Dec 1 London afternoon papers largely oppose Chamberlain’s Leicester speech with anti German prejudice cited by Pall Mall Gazette and Westminster Gazette. Globe questions quid pro quo for Britain, St James’s praises public opinion, Sun favors alliance, while France and Russia attitudes differ.
In Maverhill, the Massachusetts Supreme Court dismissed Wood et al v city, ruling the city council may compensate officers while on vacation. The decision says a reasonable vacation, without extra cost, can promote health and efficiency and is within municipal power to regulate police welfare and internal affairs. The ruling upholds mayor and aldermen authority to set such regulations.
Boston voters receive Hon Thomas N Hart approval letter for the Republican mayoral nomination. He advocates home rule and decentralization to relieve state authorities and empower Boston wards to handle local matters without frequent city hall visits.
A candidate pledges to audit the annual appropriation and interest burden, press for stock checks, improve harbor front to attract shipping, spend when residents earn, and remove unconstitutional city hall control. He promises to serve the people with duty to the government and city.
Rumors say the American Woolen company may abandon plans to build a large storehouse and related buildings in Concord Mass. Supposedly the deal to purchase land and the $50,000 expenditure were tied to a deal with Essex Water of Lawrence. Contractors received countermanded orders and workers await further guidance.
Boston officials weigh revoking a permit for a Victorian club to erect a monument on Boston common to British officers and soldiers who fell at Bunker Hill. A joint committee argues the monument insults American liberty, while Mayor Quincy notes a general permit exists and a precise location permits later approval.
Boston December 1 The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held a petition to place a citywide eight hour labor ballot question was unenforceable as the statute lacks a clear voting timetable. Worcester citizens led by Pierce challenged the Worcester Board of Aldermen seeking a public vote. The court said only legislative amendment can fix the timing, dismissing the petition.
Somerville reports the death of Mrs Victorine Roberts by hanging in the cellar of her home this afternoon. She had been depressed for some time and lived with her husband and son. The husband was away in Boston at the time of the act.
A historical letter from S B Hartman MD Columbus Ohio discusses Peruna’s claimed cures over seventeen years. Dr J W Pence of Brooklyn adds support and offers patient examples, urging doctors to prescribe Peruna for catarrhal inflammations. The notice cites availability and requests further correspondence and portraits.
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