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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1900
Page
1
A German writer questions Christ’s teachings as political guidance and shows the era’s politics as far from aligned with those ideals. The St. Louis strike ends for now, while great principles endure but in a different stake. Public sentiment shifts toward China and a Bryan and Shiveley slogan could arise.
Kansas City July 3 Bryan declares he will not run on any platform lacking a clear free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. If the convention omits it, he will face a different candidate. Judge Tibbitts of Lincoln, Bryan delegate at large, relayed the stance to the Associated Press. Towne men push for Towne as Vice President with Danforth as main rival. Sulzer would withdraw if Towne is desired by the convention. West dominance appears likely as the national committee names Gov. Charles Thomas of Colorado temporary chairman and seats the Clark Montana delegation after a 4 to 1 vote in favor.
Civil Gov. Allen departed San Juan aboard the Mayflower for New York. The article notes widespread dissatisfaction with the silver redemption process, reporting that after two months only half of the silver currency has been redeemed and the remainder in circulation after August will cease to be legal tender.
Crowds gathered in the South common to see the unloading of traveling cages as Hagenbach arena opens. Bears loped toward a peanut stand causing a scare, lions and a trained monkey wowed onlookers, and the jaguar roared while Captain Ricardo prepared to perform with the man eating lion Emerson under tight guard.
Emperor William addressed German marine detachment sailing for China. He pledged vengeance for the murder of Ketteler and missionaries, and the empire would dictate terms to China from Pekin. He claimed the German flag was insulted and the powers fight for one civilization.
Washington report says Consul Goodnow in Shanghai cables that diplomats and missionaries in Pekin are under rifle fire in the British legation area. Cannon command the legation but are not used. British German and Italian legations remain standing. A Tokio cable notes the Russian dock at Port Arthur is too small for the Oregon to enter, with a possible relocation to Nagasaki if floated.
London reports July 3 that relief forces could not depart Tien Tsin to aid the beleaguered legations in Pekin, shattering any remaining hope for foreigners in the Chinese capital. The Cawnpore massacre haunts minds as fears grow. A Hong Kong dispatch says Li Hung Chang requested a U S gunboat to reach Tien Tsin.
Hoboken Mayor Fagan announced prosecutions for tug boat captains suspected of refusing to aid drowning men. Evidence cites use of boathooks to push victims away. warrants may accuse murder. By July 3, nine bodies were recovered with total at 74.
Paris July 3 The unveiling of the equestrian statue of Washington a gift of the Association of American Women to France was held today Ambassador Porter presided and spoke and M Delcasse minister of foreign affairs accepted on behalf of France.
A Hoboken tenement fire killed eight people, including three adults and five children, with the rest escaping. The double two half story dwelling was destroyed, incurring about $12,000 in losses. The incident occurred early this morning in New York.
W B Curtis and Allen Ormsbee of New York found dead on Crawford bridle path near Mt Washington summit after a severe weekend storm. Appalachian Mountain Club members located their bodies, with Curtis noted as Spirit of the Times editor and father of American athletics.
The Sedgwick docked at President Roads about 8:30 AM after a voyage from Havana carrying over 400 Cuban female teachers. Only one malaria case reported. Cuban schools superintendent Dr Alexis Frye said passengers, including many from Pinar del Rio and Havana, traveled well with minimal seasickness. The ship departed Havana June 25 and did not reach inner harbor as early as hoped.
Roosevelt visits Oklahoma City for Rough Riders reunion with a civic and military parade. About 10,000 visitors attend as Roosevelt takes the place of honor and delivers the address of the day.
London July 8 Roberts cables that Hunter's division crossed the Vaal and should be at Frankfort today to join McDonald's brigade from Heilbron. Buller's leading brigade has left Standerton for Gravlings.
Brisbane reports three inches of rain across drought stricken Queensland, with continual heavy showers washing away the dry spell and ending the drought in the region. Local authorities note the substantial rainfall as a turning point for farming and water reserves in the area.
Boston reports fair and warmer conditions tonight with a chance of showers tomorrow. Southwest winds are expected as the day changes, shaping a variable midweek pattern for the state.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the right track to good health. It claims the medicine builds pure rich blood, tones the stomach, and invigorates all organs, curing scrofula rashes dyspepsia rheumatism malaria fatigue and other diseases from impure blood.
The Fourth Parade committee held its final meeting to finish parade arrangements. They ordered a wagonette for first three divisions judges and set rules about awards for those passing the entire route except veteran firemen. Carriage assignments listed mayor, Aldermen, councilmen, reporters, and the last three divisions judges. The parade forms at 9 o clock from South Common and proceeds Thorndike to Cabot Street, with reviews by the mayor and city council.
Ex Alderman Sam Chapin offers 25 dollars extra for first prize and 15 dollars for second prize to the Lowell Veteran Firemen association if they win in the squirt event. Chapin is a member of the association. Rev Richard Burke to open July 4 oration in Huntington hall at noon with prayer. Declaration of Independence to be read by a high school pupil chosen by Principal Irish. Judges named for veteran firemen playout and parade division: P H Hooley Ayer C W Whitney F B Bean Nashua H W Sheldon North Billerica Charles Bynneaog and D C McBody Prescott Lowell.
The article lists citizen donations toward a military feature. Contributions include A Russell ARIE 330096.00, B Ranlett Pesca 000, and 8 Hatch with 10.00. The figures appear jumbled but show the fund grew from a $100 committee appropriation.
The Fourth of July parade judges are Z W. Sturtevant James T. Ramsey E. H. Choquette W. A. Hogan and Thomas J. Mangan.
A city committee of aldermen toured the Oaklands drainage plan with City Engineer Bowers and Street Superintendent Cheney to map a sewer from the Col. Dimon hill toward the Merrimack river. The route winds through hills and swales, over Clark road, and connects to the Oaklands sewer by Batman road, with deep cuts and submerged chimneys required. the North slope taps require a large bypass. The Rogers street connection near the Concord river is nearly ready, and the North common veteran firemen platform was inspected as a Fourth of July rest site.
Both branches of the city council hold meetings tonight with important business. The board of health will seek funds to cover recent smallpox expenses. Committees Lands and Buildings, Education, and Water Board meet at 7 and 8 o clock. Assistant assessors finish summer work by law. city hall and Memorial building façades are decked with bunting, decorated by Young.
The post office will be closed all day tomorrow with no mail delivery. Only early hours from 8 to 9 AM will see limited service. individuals needing today’s mail must use a special delivery stamp after 2 PM. Nationwide offices close, depriving regular delivery tomorrow.
Supt Davis orders several changes in boats and assignments. Officers Giroux Maguire Welch OBrien Corcoran Neeley receive new postings including Little Canada Summer street South common Davidson Highlands Centralville Chapel hill and Davidson area shifts.
A reported claim that amateur boxer “Kid” Mulligan is detained in Ludlow Kentucky for murder is incorrect. Mulligan is in Lowell, working at a trade, and has not left the city for one or two days in months.
Six men broke into the counting room of Cold Spring Brewing two miles from Lawrence, tied and injured workers, seized about 382 dollars and checks, then escaped in a night wagon toward Swampscott. Police believe amateurs conducted the raid with dynamite, and investigations trace possible suspects from Swampscott to Andover. Espig and watchman Proetz were injured, Espig expected to be laid up weeks.
No special officers will be on duty tomorrow as Supt. Davis abolished the custom two years ago. Regular officers begin shifts tonight at 6 p m lasting until Thursday 2 a m while a midnight shift starts at 12 30 a m and runs through the fireworks. Day force reports at 12 30 a m and stays until fireworks end.
The Courier will not publish tomorrow, a long standing custom for the national holiday. Thursday’s Morning Citizen will carry a full in town celebration report and telegraphic world news.
N. Be. Morton, superintendent of the Lawrence division of the Lowell, Lawrence & Haverhill Street Railway, has resigned. The article notes a need for up-to-date travel gear, recommending a Scotch plaid steamer rug for the season.
An advertisement argues morning headaches memory dullness and nervous weakness signal a sluggish liver. It claims Ayer’s Pills restore liver function and alleviate misery, presenting the product as a remedy for a wide range of ailments.
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