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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1901

Page

2

Peruna Promoted By Congressmen For Catarrh Relief

Hon H W Ogden and other readers praise Peruna as a superior catarrh remedy and tonic. Letters recount cure of stomach catarrh and systemic catarrh, noting kidney and bladder issues as linked to catarrh. Dr Hartman’s book on catarrh offered free by The Peru Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.

H. W. Ogden Louisiana Washington, D. C Virgil Rowlee Fulton Oswego County N. Y J. Edward Williams Lebanon Williams Peruna Hartman Peru Medicine Co Columbus, O

Duel in Ostend Ends in Durant's Death

In Ostend a duel between John Durant of New York and a Russian count, reportedly over letters to the count's wife, ended with Durant killed and the count seriously wounded. Durant, who registered as Charles Neville Carter, was a well known member of the American colony in Paris and had been engaged to a Frenchwoman. The incident follows earlier Paris police actions and military proclamations concerning insurgents and Manila harbor funding.

Paris John Macwilson Durant New York Durant Charles Neville Carter

Albany Youth John Wilson Durant Killed in Ostend

Albany reports John Wilson Durant of Albany likely killed at Ostend. Durant, about 28, had lived in France with his mother for years, visited Albany in December, then returned to Paris in January. He hailed from a well known wealthy Albany family. his father, a former Albany merchant, died years ago.

Albany N. Y Ostend John Wilson Durant France Durant Paris

Americans Ambushed in Cavite Province Patrols Attacked

A wagon train and a signal corps detachment with six Macabebe scouts were attacked by insurgents midway between Silang and Ermita Marinas in Cavite province. Three Americans were killed and two scouts wounded. one man is missing. Four horses and one mule were killed, and the enemy retreated before interception.

Signal Corps Cavite Manila Silang Ermarinas

Rumors of Manila Police Chiefs Ordered to Rejoin Regiments

Manila March 5 Reports persist that Col Wilder chief of the Manila police Capt Gaines in charge of the Manila secret service and Lieut Gillespie will be ordered to rejoin their regiments No orders have been issued Gen Provost marshal of Manila denies recommending these changes Some charged that police are overactive in aiding insurgents and circulating rumors

MacArthur Carman Carranza Manila Harbor Manila Col. Wilder Manila Police Gaines Manila Secret Service Liebt Giilesic B. Rrovosct Mamila Svin Esrh Hemzaires Ste. Ar Ceateus

Mrs McKinley Not Dangerously Ill After Inauguration Strain

New York reports claim Mrs McKinley was dangerously ill in Washington but Secretary Cortelyou dismissed the rumor stating she was greatly fatigued from inauguration duties and never in danger. the President is well and had breakfast.

New York Mr. Cortelyou

Suspects Released In Weybosset Street Death Case

Thomas F Jennings William H Holden and Grace Middleton were released from Providence central police station this afternoon. They were with Annie Peckham who died suddenly in a Weybosset street lunch cart. The medical examiner ruled death due to alcoholism. The dead woman was Mrs James McCabe. her husband works at a River Point bar.

Providence R. I Thomas F. Jennings William H. Holden Grace Middleton Central Police Station Annie Peckham Weybosset Street James McCabe River Point

Topeka Adopts Prohibitive Jointists Ordinance

Topeka Kansas city council passes a strict anti jointists law making it unlawful to treat a friend to liquor in a private home. A person found where liquor is sold is guilty, even without proof of sale, with heavy fines and 30 to 100 days in jail as penalties.

Topeka Kas

Earthquake Shocks Jolt Manchester Residents

Manchester N H March 5 two strong earthquake shocks rattled homes at about six pm causing residents to rush outdoors. In one house ornaments fell to the floor and Wilson Hill area felt the tremor more. No damage reported and a ten second interval separated the quakes.

Manchester N. H Wilson Hill

Watch the little colds end in serious illness

The snippet warns that small colds can develop into dangerous illnesses like consumption and death and promotes Dr. Wood's Norway Pine oil as a remedy. It emphasizes early caution for common illnesses and frames the product as a preventive aid.

Commons in Uproar Irish Member Dragged Out by Police

In the House of Commons today Irish members resisted order and were forcefully removed by policemen after a five minute scuffle on the floor. Eugene Crean and other Irish MPs struggled as officers carried them out amid cries of God Save Ireland and accusations of South African brutality.

London House of Commons Broderick Botha Kitchener Michael Hicks-Beach Flavin Balfour Eugene Crean Cork Ireland Mr. Crean Wir Crean McHugh Speaker Teller Mr. Balfour Messrs John Cullinan Patrick White Patrick McHugh William Lundon William Abraham Patrick Dugan Anthony Donelan James Gilhooly Thomas McGovern Jeremiah Jordan

Irish disrupt House suspends Irish members for a week

The Irish deputies refused to leave as the Speaker resumed committee proceedings. A scuffle ensued with several constables injured. The suspension for one week drew sharp editorials in the Chronicle and Times, condemning the conduct as a brutal setback to Irish affairs.

Balfour Dillon John Redmond O’connor Parnell the Times Reicherath

China protests over legation fortifications in public buildings

In Pekin on March 5 ministers of the powers will review Chinese plenipotentiaries protests against legation quarters set in public buildings. British and Russians have taken the board of works, board of revenue, and board of ceremonials. Italians occupy the emperor's personal temple. Fire destroyed much of the temple of a thousand years in the summer palace, Buddha effigy spared. Japanese troops prepare to depart in transports toward Taku. River open and no frost danger.

Pekin Board of Works Board of Revenue Board of Summer Palace Taku

No decision yet on defence proposals amid divergent views

Internal discussions show defences under review but no final choice due to split opinions. The group has not reached a consensus, delaying a formal commitment or timetable.

Colombian Rebel Nailed to the Walls of His Home

San Francisco reports from V N Putros a railroad man who traveled from South America. He describes brutal conduct by both sides in Colombia’s war. In Chimipa a rebel party commanded by Meliton Zubia seized an inn and tortured Theophile Ortiz, impaling him by the chin on a hook and nailing his hands to the door, before dying.

San Francisco South America Columbia Putros Chimipa Marosquin Meliton Zubia Bogota Theophile Ortiz Zubia Patros

Croker Denounces NY Interview As Fabrication

London March 5 Richard Croker denounces a New York paper's Feb 18 exclusive as a tissue of lies and fake reporting. He says he never discusses New York politics with anyone and vows to identify and discipline the journalist responsible.

London Richard Croker New York Associated Press Mr. Croker

Catholic union in the New World forms in Rome church plan

Rome reports that Catholic revival in Latin America prompts pontifical leaders to pursue a union of Catholic states in the New World based on a common faith. A Rome church, meant to honor the recent Mexican pilgrimage, will house altars to each Central and South American patron saint, signaling possible political symbolism.

Rome Latin America Pontifical New World

Expedition of Powers Rebuffed By Von Waldersee

In Peking on March 5 Gen Yin Tching asked the allied command to stop further expeditions, permit Chinese troops within ten miles to guard allies, seek Chinese officials aid in robber suppression, and check extortion by native Christians. Von Waldersee replied the expedition ban cannot be guaranteed but may be considered if no new conditions arise. authorities will identify guilty parties and indemnities will be settled by diplomats. Ministers' daily meetings cover legation quarter matters, indemnities, and audience ceremonies, with an improved railway service promised within ten days.

Pekin Yin Tching Shang Ji Hung Chang Count von Waldersee

German Patrol Fights Chinese West of Lung Hsuian Kuan

War office dispatch from Pekin reports that a German patrol of twenty five under Lieut. Col. Wallemenich engaged a strong Chinese force west of Lung Hsuian Kuan. Germans suffered three killed and one wounded. Col Ledebun dispatched from Pao Ting Fu with four companies to clear Ansuling pass to the Great Wall and guard the pass permanently.

Wallemenich Lung Hsuian- Kuan Ledebun Pao Ting Fu Ansuling Pass Great Wall

Nine inmates escape Cumberland jail in bold break

Nine men awaiting action by the April grand jury escaped Cumberland jail this morning and remain at large. They include John Wesley Osbourne Charles Oberl and others charged with holdups larceny and assault on Officer Reuschlein. Four of the escapees are colored. Guards found two iron bars sawn and bedsheet ropes used to drop to the yard before sealing walls and fleeing into snow and rain.

Cumberland John Wesley Osbourne Charles Oberil Daniel Grother Walter Dreyer Reuschlein Frank Francis Frank Young Edward Jenks James Heckman William Stanley Martin

21 Years in State Prison for Killing His Family

Pekin Tl March 5 Samuel Moser who killed his wife and three children was found guilty today and sentenced to 21 years in the penitentiary. Moser whose father is said to be wealthy was formerly a member of the Amish religious sect. He became separated from his family he charges through the peculiar beliefs of the sect which forbade the show of affection for members of a participant's family. Moser said that this so affected his mind that he wiped out his family rather than submit to separation. His counsel relied on a plea of insanity for his acquittal.

Pekin Samuel Moser Moser

Police Stop 200 Students at Cathedral Anniversary Service

In St. Petersburg on March 4 police barred about 200 university students from entering Kasan cathedral where a service marked the anniversary of the emancipation of soldiers. The demonstrators protested and were arrested.

St. Petersburg Kasan Cathedral

Memorial to Queen Victoria to feature statue near Westminster Abbey

London on March 6 reports the memorial suggested by the committee on ministers and former ministers and approved by King Edward will be a monument with the Queen herself as the prominent statue. The statue is to be erected near Westminster Abbey or Buckingham Palace as a focal point of the tribute.

London Queen Victoria Edward Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace

The Chinese Court May Not Return to Pekin

Reuters dispatch from Pekin dated March 5 reports officials denying any plan for Emperor Kwang Su to leave Sian Fu while the present crisis lasts. If the powers fortify the fortification quadrant, the court may never return to Pekin. The appeal notes that forts would abolish most major boards and one sacred temple.

London Reuter Telegraph Company Pekin Imperor Kwang Su Sian Fu Tegition Pelin

Prohibition Debate In Maine Rises Over Resubmission

Frank W Gowen of Waterville Maine a leading Prohibitionist received a letter from Congressman Littlefield on the Maine Legislature plan to resubmit the prohibition question to voters The congressman says he does not think the people of Maine demand or justify resubmission and that a large majority support enforcing the law truly and impartially.

Waterville Frank W. Gowen Littlefield Maine

Recruiting Stop Halts Yeomanry Recruitment in London

London reports March 5 that the war office ordered a halt to yeomanry recruiting. Government says manpower goals are already met and no further enlistment is needed.

London War Office

King Edward Grants Knights In Australia Letter

London report states King Edward issues patent empowering the Duke of Cornwall and York to confer knighthood while the monarch is in Australia setting up a royal authority for ceremonial honors overseas.

London Edward Duke of Cornwall and York Australia

Mayor Harrison Renominated for Third Chicago Term

Carter H. Harrison was renominated by acclamation for a third term as Chicago mayor by the Democrats. A sympathy resolution for the Boers was adopted.

Chicago Carter H. Harrison

Five-Year-Old Run Over by Dray in New Bedford

In New Bedford on March 5 Manuel De Costa Friar a five-year-old boy was struck and killed instantly when a dray ran him over. The tragedy occurred this afternoon, with authorities reporting the accident and the child’s identity.

New Bedford Manuel de Costa Friar

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Ogden Henry W. Ogden Loueisiana Juiior Mrs. McKinley Barly Johann Hoff Johann Hofff Vienna Berlin Johann Hoff China Croker Community OF Faith von Waldersee Lung Hsuian-Kuan Maryland Chines Court City of Harrison THE Thompson C.b.coburn Market Street George E. Stanley Merchase Pas Boston Lowell Old Colony Goston and Maine R. RR J. J. McMannon Prescott St Ganger W.a.bergen Rei Chatenmee Lynn
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