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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1899

Page

4

Roberts Addresses Americas People on Utah Seat Crisis

Brigham Roberts of Utah, barred from taking his House oath, appeals to the American people. He condemns a partisan committee, warns of long delays denying Utah representation, and defends his qualifications amid charges of polygamy and past misdemeanor. A special House committee met in Washington to decide procedural steps in the case.

Washington Des Brigham TH. Roberts Utah Congress Roberts Trous Richardson Taylor Ohio Virginia Wirginia Committee of the House Committee of Investgation Justice of the Peace Court United States Yonrs Special Committee Mormon Church House Messrs. Morris Minnesota Freer West Vir

Mayor Jeremiah Crowley Sees 22 202 Hildreth St Ward 6

William D. Waittet details appear with ward and street address in a Republican context. The fragmented OCR presents local official positions and residence at Hildreth Street in Ward 6, naming Jeremiah Crowley and William D. Waittet in a political milieu.

Senate panel debates Roberts counsel and hearing format

Members from Maine Iowa Indiana Missouri Texas Indiana and Republicans and Democrats adjourned today with Little progress. The panel did not decide whether Roberts may have counsel or if the hearing will be open or private. The decision will hinge on Roberts wishes, and counsel will likely be allowed.

Ginia Littlefield Maine McPherson Iowa Landis Indiana DeArmond Missouri Lanham Texas Miers Roberts

Domestic Producers Oppose Annexation in National Coalition

The League of Domestic Producers, backed by leaders from sugar beet, tobacco, and cigar unions, forms in Omaha to oppose annexation efforts. The group aims to unite production and sale interests in the United States, with officers named from New York to Ames and a plan to elect a state vice president in each sugar factory state. A Washington meeting is scheduled for the current month.

Omaha Neb League of Domestic Producers Henry T. Oxnard James and P. Cooks Henry McCall Cane Growes’ Association of New Orleans F. B. Moodie Florida National Sugar Leaf Tobacco Growers Association Mr. Perkins American Cigarmakers’ Union H. S. Frye Connecticut United States Gienny T. Oxnard New York Julius Stroh Detroit S. M. Allen Ames

Kept His Word in Suicide at Brady's Hotel

Frederick B. Russell 35 manager of Pelham Manor Golf Links killed himself in Brady's hotel New Rochelle after drinking heavily over business reverses and a $65 golf club shortage. He had lived in the cubhouse and was connected to the club only two months. He told friend Henry Dreyfus he would take his life if he did not obtain $65 before 2 o clock.

New Rochelle Frederick B. Russell Pelham Manor Brady Liberty Street Manhattan Mt. Vernon Russell Heny Dreyfus

Death by violence in John Berry case at Westbrook

Westbrook Me Dec 7 The coroner's jury in the John Berry death found he died by violence but did not identify the killer. Evidence shows Berry fought with another man Thursday night, thought to be Alphonso Archambeau, held for assault on Gerry.

Westbrook John Berry Berry Alphonso Archambeau High Court Gerry

Six at One Birth In Alabama Village

Mobile report says Mrs John Kari a German near St Elmo Alabama gave birth to six children Tuesday morning. Three survived with each weighing about five pounds. Husband notified Sheriff McLean by letter as custom. Mother reported doing well.

Mobile Ala John Kari St. Elmo McLean

Widener Donates $2 Million Crippled Children Institution

Peter A. B. Widener, prominent Philadelphia magnate, announces purchase of 36 acres in Logan. He plans to build and endow the Widener Industrial Home for Crippled Children, a combined home hospital and school, estimated to cost $2,000,000.

Philadelphia Peter A. B. Widener Logan Widener Industrial Home

Midwife charged in Missouri manslaughter indictments

Mrs Kenrietta Bamberger the midwife jailed on murder charges was re indicted by the grand jury on three counts of manslaughter She was arraigned in Judge Pencers court and pleaded not guilty The indictments accuse her of causing the deaths of Lydia Bressert Mary Heltcamp and da Zimmerman

St. Louis, Mo Kenrietta Bamberger

Headless Body Likely Struck By Propeller in Milwaukee River

An official examination found no foul play in the headless body recovered from the Milwaukee River. The body was severely torn and lacerated, with strong indication it was struck by a propeller wheel, which crushed it.

Milwaukee Wis

Taylor Will Win Gubernatorial Election, Kentucky Report

The Kentucky state board of election commissioners will issue certificates of election on Saturday morning. It is likely that William S. Taylor will be certified as governor and that the Republican slate will secure most statewide offices. The article notes a strong probability of two Republicans and one Democrat on the ticket.

Certificates for $75,000 to pay Harper wages

Justice Gildersleeve grants State Trust company authority to issue receiver's certificates totaling $75,000 in Harper & Brothers voluntary dissolution proceedings. Funds cover wages up to date and current week, with remaining for supplies and publication services. Wages hold a prior lien. premiums and fire insurance are addressed against assets and bonds. Indorsed by 75 percent of bondholders.

New York George L. Rives Counse Harper & Brothers Corporation Gildersleeve Supreme Court State Trust Company Harper & Brothers George B. M. Harvey

Eastern capitalists inspect sites for new cotton mills

A party of eastern investors led by W J Hurlbut arrived in Chattanooga to scout sites for several large cotton mills. The group includes F M Milliken G T Willis J J Sinclair S D Brewister R R Snelling A W Green G W Milliken EB J Green of New York and Stephen Green of Boston. They will visit Huntsville Atlanta West Point Montgomery and other locales.

Chattanooga Tenn South F. M. Milliken G. T. Willis J. J. Sinclair S. D. Brewister R. R. Snelling A. W. Green G. W. Milliken EB. J. Green New York Stephen Green Boston Lockwood, Green & Co Huntsville Ala Atlanta West Point Miss Montgomery Ale W. J. Hurlbut The Southern Railway

Treasury bond purchases total $18.98 million

Washington December 7 bond data show purchases under the secretary of the treasury offer reaching $18,981,650. The report tracks ongoing investor participation and indicates strong demand for government securities amid the fiscal program.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury

Carlisle Football Team Seeks Coast Challenge

Carlisle football team expresses willingness to travel to the Pacific coast for games. If California declines, Stanford will accept. Possible Christmas clash with California or Los Angeles Athletic Club, with New Year matchups against Multnomah and a planned Los Angeles game.

Berkeley Cal Carlisle Pacific Coast University of California Stanford Boys California Los Angeles Athletic Club Los Angeles Multnomah Atheltic Club Portland

Incendiary Speeches by Cubans in Tampa

Cuban workers in Tampa gathered in local cigar factories to hear uncredited speakers advocate force and dynamite to end American occupation in Cuba. The speeches stirred thousands of Cubans in the city and were believed to be aimed at stirring the colony and raising funds for a future insurrection.

Tampa Fla Cuba

Anthony presides as suffragists host national conference

In Indianapolis on December 7 the national conference of Women suffragists opened with Miss Susan B. Anthony presiding. Governor Mount gave a welcome address and W P Fish spoke for the Indianapolis bar. Anthony responded, tracing the long battle for woman suffrage.

Indianapolis Ind National Conference of Women’s Susan BG. Anthony Gov. Mount W. P. Fishback Anthony

Worden Grocery secretary held on 35000 embezzlement charge

Grand Rapids on December 7 Wm M Butts former secretary of Worden Grocery is arrested on affidavits by company officers accusing him of embezzling 35000 dollars from the firm.

Grand Rapids, Mich Wm. M. Butts Worden Grocery Company Compan

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