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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1900
Page
7
China ignites global conflict as the Taku forts open fire on the international fleet. Reports from Chee Foo and Shanghai detail casualties among British German Russian and French forces and the seizure of Chinese torpedo boats. Reinforcements race to China while legations brace for possible attacks.
Washington reports the Taku forts fired on foreign forces before surrendering after a brief engagement. The Ninth Infantry is ordered from Manila to China under Col. Liscomb, ready to sail. Admiral Kempff has broad powers to seize forts and protect American interests in concert with other powers. The British presence is noted in the Pei Ho river with Admirals Leif and Bruce aboard.
A semi official Che Foo dispatch from Berlin reports the Taku forts captured after a combined naval assault. Three sailors aboard the German ship were killed and seven wounded. The dispatch says Chinese fires threaten foreign settlements at Tien Tsin. No word from the German detachment to Pekin or the legation.
New York reports the British government will send a 10 000 man infantry division with three batteries and siege train from Natal to China. Lord Roberts initially refused to spare troops but later agreed to place the force at the War Office.
Manila June 18 The consular corps met US commissioners led by Judge William C Taft. A severe rainstorm washed out the road between Tarlac and Manila delaying the Ninth regiment's arrival by about a week. A typhoon forced the Hancock to return to the bay awaiting calmer weather.
New York report notes the Chinese government announces telegrams from Tien Tsin and Taku, addressed plainly, will be forwarded from Che Foo by mail at the sender’s risk. A daily steam service operates between Che Poo and Tien sin.
The Admiralty in London received an official dispatch from Che Foo dated today noting that the Japanese warship Toyahasi near Ku reports the commander-in-chief and troops have returned to Tien Tsin.
The Chinese laid torpedoes in the Taku river and troops were gathered near Bhan Hei Kwan. Foreign commanders issued an ultimatum to withdraw by June 17. Forts fired at 1 am on June 17, as Russian, British, French and Japanese ships replied for seven hours. Two British vessels reportedly sunk. power lines and railway between Thenn and Taku destroyed. water communication threatened.
Advertisement notes strictly first class residences in the Highlands and other choice locations. Purchasers are offered favorable buying time and full information is available. T. H. Elliott invites interested parties to contact Central 81. Also mentions farm to let on the line of the electric railway route.
London reports a Boer despatch from Machadodoro on June 13 proposing disarmament to avoid suffering, praising burghers bravery. Botha sought six days armistice. Roberts agreed to five. Botha declined, hostilities resumed as Boer commandoes retire toward Middlepurg with British pursuit. Boers burn veld, take provisions, mine Barberton, and move toward Lydenburg. eight carloads of bar gold valued at five million pounds with Kruger. Styn proclaims Free State still free, arguing Roberts annexation violates international law. Baden-Powell recently arrived at Pretoria.
London June 18 Mr Charles Williams of the Morning Leader charges War Secretary Lord Lansdowne with cutting from Sir Redvers Buller dispatches criticisms of himself and leaving in remarks by Lord Roberts almost identical to Buller He says reasons for not removing Sir Charles Warren were assembled with other matter and mutilation of despatches sowing personal animus.
Cape Town reports the cabinet, announced June 18, names Sir J Gordon Spriggs as premier and treasurer, J J Graham as colonial secretary, Post-Inst, attorney general, Smart in public works, Sir Peter Fayne in agriculture, with frost listed as not holding a portfolio.
Mrs Reitz wife of the Transvaal state secretary sailed for Europe today accompanied by her family.
A Cape Town despatch says President Kruger is in feeble condition and reportedly ill. London reports the Cape Town dispatch noting Kruger's deteriorating health and unclear prognosis.
Kingston Jamaica June 18 Details from Panama refugees aboard the British steamer Don recount a June 14 and 18 battle on Bejucapan and Antom Hill between 1500 government troops and General Belavarce Parras’s revolutionists. Claims say 400 government soldiers and 35 officers were killed and 25 carloads of wounded sent to Panama. Parras reportedly demanded surrender of Panama City or face capture. if Panama falls, Colon is said to be at risk.
National commissioners opened their inspection of the American displays at the exposition in Paria. They toured mines metallurgy textiles electricity chemistry and civil engineering transportation wher al arts and education. They expressed satisfaction with installations and exhibits. The inspection continues tomorrow.
Major Frank H. Edmunds of General Lee's staff died today in Havana from yellow fever. Mrs. Edmunds is reported to be improving. Disease cases are confined to Havana, with only a few suspected in the city.
Seattle report June 18 says steamer Jeanie Capt. Mason arrived after a 14 day passage from Cape Nome bringing only passengers money. Jeanie was first to break through the ice this season and plans to relay news of northern fleet vessels while vacant freight markets await ice melt and relief in Nome.
Seattle, June 18. A strong combination of transportation companies in Alaska and the Northwest Territory has formed. The White Pass and Yukon Railway nearly absorbed the Canadian Development company and the John Iving Navigation company. Management of the three big firms is now under one control from general headquarters at Flagway.
On Branch Street the Knowles residence sits at the corner of Branch and Walker with about 10 000 feet of land. The artistically designed, well built house has eleven large rooms and modern improvements. Priced at 7000, about 2000 under assessed value and over 4000 under cost. Also offers include a neat eight room house with 4500 feet of land priced at 24500, and a nearly new seven room cottage on Highlands near street cars with 3000 feet of land and fruit trees priced at 1600.
The steamer Dirigo arrives from Lynn canal with a large number of passengers aboard. They report this summer's Klondike output will exceed last year's and estimate shipments ranging from 25 million to 40 million dollars.
Vancouver dispatch reports that returning miners from Cape Nome say the gold fields there are richer and more productive than previously reported. The steamer Alpha, once believed lost at sea, carried five passengers who claim a total of $250,000 in dust, with one claim by 20 men yielding $50,000 in four weeks.
London reports from Lord Curzon of Kedleston show famine conditions remain dire with monsoon delays. Rain has occurred in Burmah Bengal and Deltaic central districts but coastal monsoon remains weak. Relief totals stand at 5,920,000 while districts await heavier rains to lessen relief work and impact.
The Italian cabinet resigns after the opposition driven deadlock over the rules of procedure. Gen Pelloux announces the step in the Chamber of Deputies as the House adjourns for a new ministry. Signor Sarracco summoned to the Quirinal amid resignations and disputed negotiations among ministers.
Bishop Cranston after returning from China urged that civilized nations must rule China. He argued it is worth any cost in money and blood to convert millions of Chinese to Christianity and to place the United States ahead of Britain by cutting red tape and treaties. He favored keeping the door open for Christianity and commerce.
The British schooner Nellie, bound Barbados to St Johns Newfoundland, was abandoned after a waterlogged hull off latitude 42.12 longitude 54.14 following a May 2 departure. The Maryland from London picked up Captain Baxter, his daughter, and eight crew members on June 1 after a June 7 hurricane. The rescued crew described suffering and privation during the ordeal.
Starting June 10 1900 trains depart Lowell Middlesex Street Depot for Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro and South Framingham at 7 15 11 25 am and 6 25 pm All trains connect at South Framingham with Boston and Albany for Worcester Springfield Albany and the west and at Concord Junction with the Pittsburg for further links The 5 25 pm train links with the Staten ton line for New York City south and west Sundays trains run 7 16 am to South Framingham Mansfield Pawtucket Providence and way stations Peter Clark General Superintendent A C Kendall General Passenger Agent
Train times and destinations for Boston and Maine Railways are listed with numerous routes. The schedule covers departures from Lowell Street Station to Boston and Salem, plus connections to Newburyport Amesbury Dover Lewiston St Johns and Montreal via various lines and Sundays.
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