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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
6
During Secretary Haylie's illness the administration directs negotiations over Panama matters at the president's request. The move aims to ensure continued handling of the crisis while the secretary recovers.
Washington dec 29 the cabinet met for about two hours with Panama and Colombia matters front and center Secretary Root spoke with Gen Reyes the Colombian minister and said the US reply to Reyes note is not yet ready but will be given soon The administration views ratification of the Panama treaty as the first step and expects to decide subsequent actions based on evolving circumstances Reyes plans to stay in Washington until the US reply is delivered.
Paris, Dec. 29 The new Panama company will decide its stance on accepting the U S offer for its property. The administrative council refused to admit M Semper, Colombia's 60,000 share owner and annual representative, to tomorrow's meeting, citing disputed Colombian bonds now in litigation. the issue will go to court.
William Insco Buchanan the United States minister to Panama met in Colon with A M Beaupre the U S minister to Colombia. Beaupre arrived en route to the United States on leave and later sailed on the Steamer Yucatan for New York.
Providence RI December 29 The district court granted a continuance until January 5 in the cases of four Syrians charged with murderous assault on Charles Boater another Syrian. The defendants are held on five thousand dollar bail.
Advertisement extols Dr. Chase Blood and Nerve Food as a tonic that rebuilds blood and nerve force. It claims to restore vigor, strength, and vitality, especially for the run-down, aged, or overworked, and offers mail order details and local sellers.
Washington reports three revolutions on the island and insurgents besieging San Domingo City. Minister Powell asks for another warship as the State Department moves to dispatch one quickly. Secretary Moody cables Rear Admiral Lamberton to send a vessel to protect American interests.
Grand jury heard testimony that Kansas City board of education members solicited bribes for teacher appointments. Principal Frank Colvin testified a board member demanded money for re appointment, which he refused. Attorney John Schaich said a board member, via a third party, sought funds for his sister's re appointment as a teacher.
Dec 29 Malden reports a fatal accident at the First Baptist church centennial exercises. Benjamin F Bush, 67, prominent member, slipped and fell ten feet through a trap door to the cellar. He died within an hour from a fractured skull, survived by his widow.
New York on December 2 Commissioner Greene of the police department submitted his resignation to Mayor Low effective December 31 or January 1 He announced resignations by Deputy Commissioners Ebstein Piper and Davis and most inspectors and captains signed a testimonial Greene said he valued the gift and defended the force noting some bad men but the majority are upright and self respecting.
New York December 29 W F Cody buys Nate Salsbury interest in the Wild West show and forms Cody and Bailey with J A Bailey owner of Barnum and Bailey. Bailey holds a half stake. the three Bailey owned shows remain separate entities.
Bridgeport Connecticut December 29 William J Bishop senior chairman of the board of directors of the New York New Haven and Hartford railway is reported critically ill at his residence with heart trouble Friends fear he may not recover and say his condition grows graver daily The prominent railroad executive has fought heart trouble for some time and his illness is watched by neighbors and associates in Bridgeport
In Chicago on December 29 the joint livery associations declined arbitration proposed by striking drivers. They argued the arbiter selection by the drivers would exclude employer input. The day saw many desertions from the union.
Middletown Connecticut December 29 1900 The body of Geo E K Stearns formerly post master of Chester was found in his apartments where he lived alone A bullet wound in the forehead indicates suicide last Sunday morning in a fit of despondency over ill health He was 60 years old.
Cripple Creek Colo December 29 Ex Congressman John M Glover wounded in the arm placed in jail by the military yesterday was released today by order of Colonel Verdeckberg His wound is not serious.
Milbury reports a three story wooden workshop at St Josephs Industrial school destroyed by fire causing about 7500 dollars in insured loss. The blaze was traced to a defective flue.
Mrs. Delana Curtis of Manchester files a $350000 attachment against the estate of Portsmouth magnate Frank Jones. Executives Hanscomb and Tage served, Rockingham county courthouse records filed for board and entertainment over a 30 year span. Curtis, daughter of former Manchester mayor Edward W. Harrington, seeks substantial sums in the pending suit.
L F Lores formerly at Baltimore & Ohio is elected president of the Rock Island company of New Jersey, with W B Leeds resigning as president and becoming chairman. Oscar G Murray becomes first vice president of Baltimore & Ohio, replacing Lores. Murray has long railroad experience and helped build Chesapeake & Ohio terminals at Newport News.
Gertrud Mottman of Grand Rapids dies at United Benevolent Association Hospital from injuries suffered in the Pere Marquette wreck. She is identified as the twenty-first victim in today’s report from Grand Rapids Michigan.
Advertises a seven day personally conducted Washington trip from Boston at 25 dollars covering all expenses. Departures listed across January to May with multiple date options and Florida tours priced at 59.50, plus two weeks in the Land of Sunshine. Mail Joseph P. Taggart at N E P A 360 Washington St Boston Mass.
A brief notice advertising Rhodes' 1 Store as fully stocked and up to date with modern conveniences. It highlights telephone services and a complete range of goods offered by the establishment. The copy emphasizes readiness for contemporary customer needs.
The board discussed end of year matters including journeyman plumbers licenses for four men, a crackdown on bob veal with inspector funding, and hiring limits. Dr Jackson urged adoption of Bertillon disease classification for death returns, approved for next year, with pending Gallagher contract opinion and possible city solicitor input.
Boston December 29. Counsel for Charlie Chin and Wong Chung, convicted last month of murdering Wong Yak Chong, filed a motion for a new trial with the superior criminal court. The request rests on affidavits alleging juror J B Stone of Chelsea expressed an opinion about the case prior to deliberations.
The record alleges a juror said he would convict Chinese based on appearance in a Washington street office conversation between Stone and C W Dimick. The motion for a new trial accompanies Dimick's statement with Stone regarding that talk. Judge White will decide. defense may file exceptions by January 4 before a hearing.
Jerome Sykes, renowned New York actor and star of The Billionaire, died tonight at the Stratford hotel from pneumonia after a four day illness. Born in Washington and raised in Baltimore, Sykes rose from touring repertory to prominence in works with Marie Tempest and the Bostonian company, notable for his John Doe role and a dollar-sign laden costume.
The funeral for Henri Gill died Sunday morning was held at 9 o clock in St Jean Baptiste church with Rev Fr Audibert officiating. Bearers were Phileas Gamache Alcide Gill Ferdinand Riopelle Joseph Rivard Barnabe Bellefeuille and Charles Hamel. A Court Garin F of A delegation attended. Burial followed at St Joseph's cemetery. The funeral for Henri Dumaine occurred at 8 o'clock from his Suffolk Street home with services at St Jean Baptiste church. Bearers were Achille Marquis David Marquis Pierre Demers Joseph Bellerose. Undertaker Albert oversaw arrangements.
Clinton Dec 29 An explosion of gas at the Clinton Gas Light company works blew out a wall thirty feet long causing about 3500 damage. The wall fell into the highway narrowly missing a passing team. Fire started but was extinguished with no injuries reported.
Port Jervis New York December 29 Frank Loven a fireman was killed Engineer Ira Wallace probably fatally injured and three other railroad men badly hurt by a locomotive explosion on a west bound Erie train near Hawkins.
A card states refunds will be given if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It guarantees a 50 cent bottle refunds and a 25 cent bottle proves satisfaction. Signatories include A W Dows Co and various pharmacies and firms.
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