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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
3
The President sent a telegram to Theodore Roosevelt praising his nomination as running mate. Plans indicate a notification visit may occur at Canton on July 12, with McKinley and Mrs. McKinley departing Washington by July 1 and staying through July. The President aims to avoid speeches while away.
In Philadelphia on June 21 Governor Roosevelt exited the convention hall with General Greene and was driven to a private house where Mrs Roosevelt is staying. He declined interviews, stating he would reserve remarks for the nominating committee.
Dubuque Iowa June 21 Speaker Henderson predicted a landslide for McKinley and Roosevelt saying the ticket represents patriotism from two wars and would be enthusiastically followed by the soldiers of each.
New York June 21 Senator Thomas C Platt at the Fifth Avenue hotel commented on the Republican national convention ticket from Philadelphia. He praised the ticket saying Roosevelt would make a good run and could carry New York as vice president though he doubts Roosevelt would win the governorship.
London papers brief on McKinley renomination with The Daily Press taking a fuller view. It weighs McKinley versus Bryan and predicts a closer fight than in 1896, noting the contest will likely be tighter this year.
Cable reports Tien Tsin bombarded and the American consulate and foreign concessions under attack. Relief party of 130 Marines under Major Waller underway, as news remains scarce. Shanghai AP dispatch notes consuls meeting over Pekin contact and Sheng’s telegraph link to restore communication.
Moncton reports Rear Admiral Bruce says allied troops hold Taku forts and Tong-Ku then move toward Tien Tsin for relief. Hong Kong forces due tomorrow and 300 from Wei-Hai-Wei Saturday. Garrison at Tien Tsin now about 3000 as fighting continues. Proclamation vows armed actions only against Boxers and dissenters on the Pekin march.
Madrid reports a decree suspending constitutional rights amid protest by trades unions and guilds over new tax laws. Shops closed in protest against prosecutions of tax refusers. Chamber of Commerce and industrial guilds petitioned the Queen Regent, who rejected an audience and urged a different basis for dialogue.
Delegates assure her their stance remains firm as four leaders openly air grievances against the government. Senor Maltrana pushes, claiming the Queen could end the conflict in 48 hours by dismissing the council. The scene shocks observers, likened to eighteenth century mob action against Charles III.
General MacArthur announces a 90 day amnesty offering complete immunity for past acts and freedom of action for the future to anyone in rebellion against the United States in the Philippines who renounces insurrection and acknowledges U S sovereignty. Eligible individuals must report to American officers. transportation will be provided and 30 pesos paid for each serviceable rifle presented. Military Governor Arthur MacArthur signs the notice.
At Manila on June 22 a gathering of about 200 Filipinos discussed honorable methods to secure peace. They submitted proposals to Gen. MacArthur who accepted them. Leaders will sway Aguinaldo to accept and issue orders with American authorities to cease hostilities.
St Louis dispatch: Troop M of the Sixth Cavalry under Capt Cabell departed Jefferson Barracks on a special Missouri Pacific train for San Francisco where it will sail for Manila as transports are secured.
Kingston Jamaica June 21 a petition laid before the legislature by the Canada Jamaica Steamship company proposes establishing a direct steamship line between Canada and southern Jamaica to aid banana and orange exports. The plan calls for three 25 000 to 50 000 cubic foot ships, with freight rates tied to New York, plus cocoanuts sugar coffee and rum cargoes, and a three year bonus schedule to support a weekly service.
Miss Erna Ihde of Milwaukee travels in steerage aboard a Hamburg bound liner to Europe to assert ownership of an alleged $8,000,000 estate left by a Berlin merchant she nursed through illness. She says the merchant proposed marriage but parental objection sent her to this country six years ago. She expects no trouble in securing the inheritance.
An old advertisement touts Peptolanx Tablets as a after‑meal relief for dyspepsia indigestion and constipation. It promises immediate effect and claims one box absolutely cures with a price of 25 cents, available at all druggists.
Count Michael Muravieff, who became Russia’s minister of foreign affairs in February 1897, died suddenly in St. Petersburg after a light meal. Born in 1845 into a storied Muravieff family, he served in Berlin Stockholm The Hague Paris and other capitals, earning a reputation as a fluent linguist and advocate of homeopathy. His sudden passing follows the era’s pattern of rapid, unexpected ministerial deaths.
Accra reports Sir Frederick Hodgson governor of Gold Coast colony wounded in the shoulder during a Kumassi sortie. Rumor says eight officers killed. Provisions scarce, many wounded, and the investment complete preventing escape. Native population endures great privations with no relief in sight.
Patent medicine ad notes Hood's Pills relieve liver ills biliousness indigestion and headache. Emphasizes ease of use and affordable price of 25 cents.
London reports Lady Randolph Churchill and George Cornwallis West are engaged. The Daily Telegraph says the marriage will occur next month but does not specify a date.
New York notes Miss Jennie Jerome daughter of the late Leonard Jerome has married the second son of the seventh Duke of Marlborough, linking prominent English and American circles. Her influence aided her husband’s political work and she supports her son Winston Churchill, a former Hussars officer and author, in his parliamentary ambitions. Her family’s public roles include Lady Randolph Chureall’s hospital fund leadership and ownership of the Anglo-Saxon Review.
Cornwallis-West, eldest son of William Cornwallis-West of Butlin Castle, Denbighshire lord lieutenant and former member of Parliament, is 26. One sister is the Princess Henry of Pless, and another sister’s engagement to a Westminster youth is reported.
The Australian Commonwealth bill survived the committee stage, with Jos Chamberlain’s compromise on the appeal clause securing the same rights of appeal to the privy council for Canada. An exception remains for high court decisions on constitutional limits unless certified for Privy Council review.
J W Thattenberg editor of the Newburg Sunday Telegram was sentenced by Judge Gaynor in Duchess county supreme court to 15 days in jail plus a $50 fine for publishing obscene matter. The notice ends with an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming it cures catarrh rheumatism and humors, and boosts energy and appetite.
London reports Gen Buller continuing his advance as 300 Boers surrender in small groups near Paarde Wap, 31 miles from Standerton. Casualty lists around Heilbron are released, with Roberts adopting Transvaal mining regulations for military administration. A Lourenzo Marques dispatch notes Boer propaganda and rail and telegraph damage amid Boer claims of successes east of Pretoria.
Captain Heckman of the Queen reports the Alaska earthquake last October completely destroyed the sea end of the Muir glacier. The steamer sailed five miles through ice fragments but found no trace of the former formation. A local quip notes the shift in labels for critics.
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