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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1900

Page

7

Bryan Nominated for Democratic Platform Principles

A long political statement advocates against Republican imperialism and trusts, pledges vigorous anti monopoly warfare, supports immediate statehood for Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and territories, favors Nicaragua canal ownership by the United States, opposes the May-Pauncefote treaty, and calls for tax cuts, home rule for Alaska and Porto Rico, and strict economy. It frames these as a defense of self government and liberty against Republican policy.

Chicago Nicaragua Canal United States Congress Republican Party Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Alaska Porto Rico Jefferson Europe Asia Africa England Fone Berty Central South America Peale Democratic Party Philadelphia

Democratic Labor Speech Opposes Imperialism and Trusts

The speaker denounces imperial expansion as a threat to republican government and Monroe Doctrine principles. He calls for peaceful expansion, strong anti trust actions, preservation of currency power, direct election of senators, and a new department of labor to uplift workers and boost national prosperity.

United States Congress Department of Labor

Vice Presidential Roll Called Tomorrow At Convention

Kansas City report notes Alabama will yield to Florida to nominate Elliot Danforth of New York. R D McDonald places Danforth as the choice. David B Hill remains a popular candidate. Towne supporters continue lobbying as other nominees may shift.

Kansas City Alabama Florida R. D. McDonald Elliot Danforth New York David B. Hill Friends Towne

Massachusetts Democrats back Hill for conservatism

Kansas City dispatch reports Senator Hill receiving a telegram from Democratic members of the Massachusetts Legislature stating they repudiated Williams' advocacy of 16 to 1 and stand with Hill to a finish. The telegram, dated July 4, 1900, is signed by James H. Mellen.

Kansas City Senator Hill Legislature Massachusetts George Fred Williams Boston D. B. Hill Williams

Hill Hammers Van Wyck Over Straddle in Silver Row

Ex Senator Hill accuses Judge Van Wyck of playing both sides to gain committee placement. He says Van Wyck pledged silver supporters he would not sign a minority report if the platform failed, leaving him not representing his district or state.

Kansas City, Mo Hill Associated Press van Wyck

Roosevelts Welcome Sparks Enthusiasm Across Towns

The special train bearing Gov Theo Roosevelt home from the Rough Riders reunion arrived in Hannibal Missouri early today. A large crowd greeted him and he gave a brief address before crossing into Illinois. He is slated to speak at Quincy Galesburg Mendota Aurora and possibly other points.

Hannibal Theo Love Roosevelt Rough Riders’ Reunion

Ovation for Governor Roosevelt in Quincy Illinois

Governor Roosevelt arrived in Quincy at 9 10 p m to an enthusiastic ovation. He and his party were guided to the Newcomb hotel for a public reception. An elaborate procession moved through main streets to the public square where he spoke to about 5000 people. United States Senator Cullom and Congressman Marsh of Illinois sat on the platform. The governor’s train departed for Chicago at noon.

Quincy Roosevelt Newecomb United States Cullom Marsh Ilinois Chicago

Silver Republicans Name Towne for Vice President Bid

The Silver Republican national convention opened with Temporary Chairman Teller presiding. Debate over an anti imperialism plank delayed platform adoption as delegates from Kansas Nebraska Minnesota Iowa and Colorado watched. A plan to nominate Charles A Towne as Vice President was proposed with a conference committee to liaise with Democrats.

Kansas City Teller Kansas Nebraska Minnesota Iowa Colorado Towne National Committee Henry M. Teller Lincoln Springfield Mr. Bryan Charles A. Towne Bryan BE. S. Corser Chas. A. Towne

Prank Shaw murder trial testimony resumes in Woodstock

Sheriff Stafford is the main witness in the Shaw murder case. He recounts the April jail break, the exchange of gunfire with Frank and Dunstin Shaw, and Hoffman's fatal shot. Other witnesses from Woodstock and nearby towns testified but added little. The trial ends for the day with more Middlebury witnesses expected tomorrow.

Woodstock Shaw Hoffman George Chedel Tinkham Charles Knapp Romane A. Stafford Shaws Stafford Dunstin Shaw Frank Shaw Frank Sheriff Stafford R. A. Stafford Charles Batchelder Geo. Flanders Ripton Flanders

Pockets Were Empty Body of Albert Hamilton Found

Albert E. Hamilton aged 50 was found beside Maine Central tracks half a mile above Augusta this morning. Many believe he was murdered after a night of drinking. He was foreman of the river crew at Augusta Lumber and reportedly had several hundred dollars with him, but nothing was found on his person.

Augusta Albert E. Hamilton Maine Central Hamilton Cushwox Paper Company Augusta Lumber Company

Peace prospects and muting factions in Manila telegraph report

A Manila telegraph summary notes a fractious Filipino convention stirred by military factionalism and old Aguinaldo cabinet members. Paterno pledged allegiance after a suspended meeting, Ma cArthur revoked his parole, amnesty spreads slowly, and leaders hope for independence or Bryan's election while insurgent plans adapt to Chinese war needs.

Manila Teleraph Senor Paterno Aguinaldo Senor Mabini Senor Buencamino Gen. MacArthur Paterno Bryan China Tare MacArthur Ricarte

Dover Shooting Leaves Three Men Hurt In City

In Dover New Hampshire July 5 a wholesale shooting on The Landing killed John McNally 35 and Thomas Dobbins 36. Gagnon remains critical, Arthur Russell's hip shattered and hospital bound. No arrests yet. Dobbins described three men firing six shots after locals tried to protect women.

Dover N. H John McNally McNally Thomas Dobbins Gagnon Dobbins McManus House Young Street Maggie Donohue Kitty Scanlon Main Street Joseph Gagnon Portland Street Arthur Russell Somersworth Street Somersworth Sanitarium

Hoboken Fire Death Toll Reaches 129 In Funeral Plans

New York reports 37 more bodies recovered from the Hoboken riverfront fire bringing totals to 129. Seventy eight were found in Hoboken and Jersey City area with many still unidentified. Coroner Hoffman notes more bodies found on the Saale and at other sites as efforts shift to pumping out ships and closing portholes before exhaustive hull searches begin.

New York Hoboken Jersey City Narrows Brooklyn Greenpoint Hoffman Saale Hamburg Line Fourteenth Street Bremen Main Merritt-Chapman Company

For Sale Classified Ads Round Up

For sale items include an eight room house on Claire Street with pantry bath at 2000 dollars a poultry farm a mile from Lowell a Highlands land parcel and several Centralville properties including tenement and modern cottages plus a blacksmith shop priced at 1200 dollars and a 26 acre farm on electric line near Lowell line with 150 dollars down 0 8 percent. W E Dodge offers the listings from 26 Central St.

L. A Claire Street Lowell L.B L Highlands Centralville B.L. Centralville Heights Pawtucketville Lowell Line W. E. Dodge Central St

Two Cottages for Sale in Centralville and Pawtucketville

In Pawtucketville near electrics eight minutes from Moody Street Bridge a 249 story house eight rooms with hot and cold water bath set tubs sewer gas plenty land for a barn owner must sell $1950 easy terms In Centralville two good cottages near pumping station priced at $1700 and $2100 easy terms

Pawtucketville Moody Street Bridge Centralville

Boston and Maine timetable changes June 25 1900

Train schedules from Merrimack Street and Middlesex Street stations list departures to Boston and other destinations through various times and dates. The notice names multiple routes including Reading, Newburyport, Salem, Portsmouth, Haverhill, Nashua, Montreal, and regional stops with Sunday variations and special August 25 notes.

Merrimack Street Depot Lowell Boston Middlesex Street Station Lawrence and Haverhill Reading Western Division Salem Mass Newburyport Amesbury Portsmouth Haverhill Hampton North Hampton York Beach R. R Exeter Dover Rochester Alton Bay Somersworth N. H Saco Old Orchard Portland Lewiston Augusta Bath Waterville Bangor Belfast Skowhegan Rockland St. John Halifax N.S Montreal Quebec Eastport Castine Deor Isie Sedgewick Bar Harbor Jonesport Machiasport Frank Jones Woburn Winchester Southern Division Ayer Junction Amherst, Milford and Wilton Greenfield Peterboro Bennington Hillsboro Keene Millsboro Nashua Manchester Concord Franklin Lebanon White River Junction Kor Warner Bradford Sunapee Newport N.H Claremont Claremont Junction St. Johnsbury Lyndonville Wells River Express wVia Bedford Willington Jane D. J. Flanders H.C. Taft

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