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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
3
The Republican National Committee chose Philadelphia as the 1908 convention site, voting 25 to 23 over Chicago after a tight ballot. Dates debated, final set for June 19, with Columbus to follow agenda including delegation rules and subcommittees formed to handle arrangements.
Washington reports the closing day of debate on the financial bill featuring a feud between Wheeler and Berry over Kentucky elections. Bailey of Texas outlined Democratic views while Scudder of New York aligned with a gold standard. Payne, Dalzell, Sulloway, Bingham, Mudd, Myer spoke for the bill. opponents included Robinson, Thomas, Lloyd, Snodgrass, Rucker, Robb, Davenport, Lamb, Caldwell, Stephens, Gordon, Neville. Senate committee assignments for the 56th Congress were announced by Sen. Aldrich with minor minority vacancies to be filled.
Washington discusses a sharp response to isolated insurgent bands in the Philippines. Cabinet members favor vigorous treatment, holding captured forces as prisoners of war when uniformed but treating marauders as hostile combatants in ongoing harassment of U S troops.
Officers in command in the Philippines along with the President and cabinet members assert that the current situation requires immediate, decisive measures to address cold-blooded assassinations. The statement signals a firm resolve to confront rising violence with rapid actions.
Gen Otis reported to Secretary Root that transports Sydney and Python with the 46th Infantry arrived at Manila. No casualties occurred during the voyage. War department officials expect the 46th to be assigned to Luzon duty.
Washington dispatch reports War Department cable on December 7 engagements in Isabella province at Magal and Rio Grande junction. Batchelor of the 24th Infantry notes four dead and five mortally wounded in trenches. our losses include one drowned and four wounded. Prisoners and relief efforts described across multiple locations in the Philippines with ongoing pursuit of insurgents and Spanish prisoners.
Washington dispatch reports several bills introduced in the House. Elliott of South Carolina proposes a new cruiser named Charleston to replace the vessel lost in the Philippines. Knox of Massachusetts seeks civil government for Alaska. Hull of Iowa calls for recognition of distinguished service in the Spanish American War. Linney of North Carolina proposes cutting the distilled spirits tax to 70 cents per gallon.
Secretary Root recommended commutation of the death sentences imposed by court martial on Corporal Damhofer and two other Washington volunteers convicted of ravishing Filipino women. The recommendation is imprisonment for 20 years. Root believes the original sentences were legal despite questions raised by military lawyers.
United States Consul General Gummeren reported that Moorish authorities have arrested Thomas J. Huner, wanted in Atlanta on charges of defrauding as a railroad auditor. No extradition treaty exists between the U S and Morocco, but consent was given for surrender.
Chairman Taylor of the Roberts investigating committee has been advised that witnesses notified from Salt Lake City are on their way and will likely be here in time to be heard Monday next.
Washington on December 15 Senator Hanna has leased the Cameron residence at 4 Lafayette square the former home of Vice-President Hobart.
New York December 15. At 4 pm the trial of Roland B P Molineux for the killing of Mrs Katharine J Adams adjourned until Monday. Handwriting expert Wm J Kinsley remained on the stand under severe cross examination by defense lawyer Weeks. The examination likely won't finish before Tuesday evening. Weeks aims for a thorough cross to avoid recall. He proposed introducing the signa ture of J Morton Riggs, not previously named. Objections arose but the paper could be marked for identification. Rites is said to be in Hong Kong having been discharged from the navy there.
The United States government bought the steel screw steamer Plymouth of Boston for 80000. The vessel, once a tender to Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock, was used by the Lipton party at Sandy Hook bay and is now at the Lighthouse Department docks in Tompkinsville Staten Island undergoing overhaul and remodeling for coastal lighthouse service.
The Senate ponders reorganizational steps as Republicans control both chambers. The House advances the Utah polygraph case against seating the member and discusses the recess committee financial bill. Public spending draws critique with lavish items cited, and talks of naval awards, Porto Rican governance, and a potential Porto Rico bill fill the week. H. H. Atherton Jr. reports from Washington.
Descriptive note on umbrellas priced to suit walking dress. Colors include blues greens reds brown plum and dark checks. Advertises fast color guarantee and a special with a nobby princess handle.
Washington reports Elmir Maxwell of the schooner J. B Van Dusen detained at St. John New Brunswick awaiting extradition papers. Maxwell is charged with the murder of master Geo Baisley during a voyage from St. John to New York.
In Franklin New Hampshire a dispute over a laundry bill led to the death of L. M. Yeaton an insurance agent. E B Wingate owner of the Franklin Steam Laundry struck Yeaton with a steam pipe after a revolver was drawn. Wingate surrendered as the coroner and county solicitor were notified. Yeaton leaves a widow and son. Wingate has a wife and solid local reputation.
The jury is sworn in as Joseph A. Hough pleads not guilty to murder in the first degree for the killing of Harry Chadwick. City surveyor Edwin P. Auger testified, shown maps and charts of the Smith residence at Chester and the murder scene.
A blaze in Rue Reunion, Hayti, today destroyed about twelve houses and injured two firemen, as Port au Prince authorities investigated the fatal fire incident and assessed damages.
Admiral Schley sailed to Bahia Brazil aboard the Magship Chicaugo arriving today. Officials reported a formal reception planned with local authorities and naval officers in attendance during the December 15 visit.
A father reports his son suffered chronic diarrhoea for years until using two bottles of the 2d size Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which cured him. He hopes others will benefit and notes it is sold by all druggists.
A whaling captain recounts a Sea Foam era tale of Baldy the swain who, after exposure to Behring Strait cold, grows a thick head of hair fed by Arctic seawater oil. He credits whale oil or extreme cold, but the narrator prefers the north as the true cure for hair. The yarn underscores a folklore belief in Arctic hair restoration.
A Pall Mall Gazette note cited in the Courier describes Dr. Fere’s views on fear as a central symptom in hysteria. The article details phobias of spaces, crowds, solitude, noise, and loss of vital light, plus jealousy as a fear linked to danger to life or property.
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