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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
7
President McKinley announces from the Executive Mansion that he will not seek nor accept a third term. He says the grave questions before the administration require he remain in private citizenship after his second term. Cabinet approves, and Washington awaits further political moves as the party consolidates around the decision.
Senator Hanna says McKinley's statement on a third term was unsurprising and premature. He has spoken with the President about the issue, denies prior exchanges, and notes strong public sentiment against altering the Washington precedent.
Acting Secretary of War Sanger has received from Gen. Wood the new Cuban taxation regulations effective July 1. War-damaged plantations will pay up to two thirds of prior assessed value. Urban property will be reassessed. until lists are ready, territorial tax applies with a 25 percent deduction for repairs and unproductive periods.
Washington report says Admiral Dewey called a meeting of the general board of the navy at Newport for the later part of June. The board handles policy and strategy and will align with naval war college problems. This year North Atlantic squadron warships will participate for practical application.
Havana June 11 The Cuban constitutional convention debated re consideration of the former Platt amendment vote. The body unanimously refused to reconsider. Gener Delgado proposed a substitute motion to embody the amendment without interpretations, but Conservatives not ready to rush to a decision pressed for more time.
Manila reports from June 11 note Surgeon Dudley Welch in the Leyte bribery case of the 48th regiment confessed and named Captain Michael Spellman and Lieut Delbert R. Jones as involved. Welch returned a thousand pesos of his share, while Maasin’s presidente was arrested for complicity and Manila firm agents are linked to the alleged trades at closed Leyte ports.
Mrs. Dickinson, head of Dr. McAllister's private sanitarium at 200 West 44th Street, says Valet Charles F. Jones, who confessed to killing Millionaire Rice, is dying and has not eaten solid food for four weeks. The district attorney disputes the gravity, noting Jones has stomach catarrh and is under treatment.
In New York on June 11 the Kennedy murder trial heard deposition of Mrs. Ella McKelvey now in California stating her house adjoined Dr Kennedy’s and she saw him near his home before 3 am. Miss Alice Hanretty testified she met Kennedy near Moravian Cemetery Staten Island on August 16 1898 after a wedding reception. her escort Martin Sharkey corroborated. Mrs Kennedy mother of the defendant testified tearfully she saw her son in bed at his home about 3 o'clock on the night of the murder.
Buffalo hosts the 16th annual National Editorial association gathering with editors from across the United States. Hundreds of delegates and families attend as Mayor Diehl and Pan-American exposition director general Buchanan address the conference alongside Mark Bennett, William G. Brown, and William J. Kline from the New York State Press association and others.
A tornado swept Adrian Minnesota today causing extensive property damage. In nearby Larchwood Iowa a tornado near Lester killed a baby and injured several, with many buildings destroyed.
Coroner Hunt conducted an inquest in Milford over Harold Cousin who died yesterday from injuries said to arise from a quarrel with a 15 year old playmate at Milford High School last Wednesday. Several school children testified today.
The battleship Oregon reached Honolulu May 30 en route from the Orient to San Francisco. While dropping anchor off Port, the anchor chain broke injuring Chief Boatswain J. E. Murphy seriously.
A strong earthquake shock was felt at 3 o'clock this morning in Caracas and nearby areas, with tremors reported throughout the city. No injuries or damages are yet confirmed. Authorities monitor aftershocks and assess impact.
A letter from actress Julia Marlowe endorses Peruna as a nerve tonic that heals nervousness by improving digestion and nourishment of nerve centers. The ad claims spring-related malaise among women stems from weak nerves, with Peruna offering lasting nerve vigor and vitality. Numerous testimonials support the product, urging readers to buy and contact Dr. Hartman for satisfaction.
Port Royal, Pa June 11 sixteen men are dead and seven injured after Monday night explosions at Pittsboro Coal company mines. Fire damp halted rescuers and hopes faded as workers were pulled from the shaft. Names of the dead and injured are listed with many widows and children cited among the survivors. Calls went out to Pittsburg Coal company mines for volunteers to aid in recovery efforts.
In Montgomery on June 11 the first part of a new constitution was adopted creating the lieutenant governor’s office and raising the governor’s salary from 3000 to 5000 with a four year term and no reelection. The suffrage provisions bar many groups including those with certain crimes and certain mixed race lineages, effectively destroying about 90 percent of the black vote.
In Janesville Wisconsin Mrs H C Pendleton died at home near Allens Grove during childbirth. Coroner's jury blamed gross neglect and visful negligence by husband H C Pendleton Elder John H Sayres and Deacon Mary C Spiker. Warrants were recommended but Justice Ames refused citing statutory coverage gaps.
Samuel T. Rob ley alias Raymond Manning was arrested in Montreal today on a Philadelphia summons charging him with stealing diamonds worth $8000. Police say several diamonds he tried to dispose of were retained by authorities.
Boston date line reports Sarah Biddle located at a Jamaica Plain residence where she worked as a domestic under an assumed name. She told a sorrowful tale of home hardship, while Malden police pursue leads, including a note about a watery grave and a tied history with two local conductors.
In Portland on June 11 the Graffam murder trial advances as Joseph Kelley links Graffam to the Gorham old lady case and William Hands corroborates his presence at the Mosher house. Hands describes a plan to seize money, a broken window, and Graffam coercing him to murder the old woman, with Graffam later handing Hands cash and valuables.
Washington, June 11. Mrs McKinley’s condition continued to improve tonight. Surgeon General Sternberg said after his visit that she is improving slowly but steadily and everything is now favorable. She sat up in bed for a while again today.
Montreal on June 11 reports Louis Beaudry a young French Canadian drowned after attempting a ninety foot dive from the Victoria bridge into the St Lawrence river.
Edmund Archibald Stuart, Earl of Moray, died in London on June 11. He was born November 5, 1840, and his passing is reported in the Courier notice. This item also includes a prompt to readers to reference the newspaper’s advertisement.
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