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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1900
Page
3
London reports May 1 detailing heavy action around Mafeking and surrounding areas. General Buller advances into what was Transvaal territory, while Boer forces evacuate Heilmannkaar and defend at Bleskoplaagie near Dundee. Rail disruption near Kroonstad, and suspicions of proposed peace talks surface as relief for Mafeking remains unconfirmed.
A Pretoria war bulletin reports British forces pressing the federals at Helpmakar and Tongers Nek as heavy rifle and cannon fire erupts at Mafe ng yielding Kaffir location to flames before 6 am. By 10 am the area quiets. Afrikaner women urge arms for front line service.
London reports the War Office published a Roberts Kruger despatch from Kroonstad dated May 13 8. The Transvaal says colonial and other prisoners are treated the same except a few who violated martial law or were suspected of escape are jailed for security. Enteric fever is prevalent among civilians and prisoners. Roberts replies April 22 expresses gladness to receive Kruger's note and confirms remedial measures.
Assurances were given yet British authorities made no change regarding Boer prisoners suspected of trying to escape. The remark highlighted that such expectations could lead to abuse by officials without the authorities’ knowledge.
Berlin reports from May 14 say the United States Senate debate on the naval bill, with Hale and Spooner declaring no war or trouble with Germany, has been received with satisfaction. The semi official Berliner Post praises calm American reasoning and hopes for repudiation of anti German attacks by American politicians.
General Roberts writes from Bloemfontein praising his army's temperance during the campaign from the Modder river to Bloemfontein. He notes there has never been a more temperate army and commends the soldiers’ endurance and discipline amid hardships and dangers.
The Viceroy Lord Curzon telegraphed Lord Hamilton that fewer people seek relief in Bombay and other areas because the cholera outbreak has disrupted relief camps and greatly increased famine officers' difficulties, though overall conditions are otherwise unchanged.
In Welland Ontario on May 14 the preliminary hearing for alleged dynamiters Dullman Nolin and Walsh resumed. One witness was examined as the crown closed its case. The trio were committed for trial with Duliman charged as an accessory. They will appear at the spring assizes before Chancellor Boyd on May.
In London on May 14 the Princess of Wales hosted a drawing-room at Buckingham Palace for the Queen. A large crowd attended as American guests were represented by Mrs. Wheaton wife of Gen. Frank Wheaton, Miss Wheaton, Mrs. Frank Newell and Miss Newell of Massachusetts.
Louis Klopsch of New York publisher of the Christian Herald arrived in Bombay on May 14 to tour famine districts and has given the international missionary committee 145000 dollars for distribution among famine sufferers.
Police searching for murderers of two constables at Vizagapatam are met by a mob. The clash leaves 11 attackers killed and 16 wounded as police return fire in the Madras presidency.
Deputy Sheriff James H. Miles, after two weeks in South Berwick investigation, says no arrest yet and none this week but expects important developments within ten days. Authorities believe a clue may clear up the mystery. Miles refuses to name suspects or discuss latest progress. He notes a rumor of arrest tied to social status is unfounded. A witness who spoke on the night of the crime may be summoned Saturday for coroner's jury testimony.
Gov. Chandler ordered militia to guard William Willis from a mob after he was seized from a Georgia railroad train. He was held in the woods overnight for identification, then hung when the rope broke and he was shot. The coroner of Richmond County will investigate the incident.
In Berlin on May 14 an experiment saw a volunteer corps from the National German Bicyclists relay dispatches from Strassburg to Berlin. The 780 kilometre distance was completed in twenty four hours.
At Chicago May 14 the Methodist Episcopal General Conference debated anti canteen laws and McKinley stance, adopting a temperance report. The Episcopal committee favored electing two new bishops, and rejected a colored bishop motion. It also backed abolition of preachers time limits. Bishop Fitzgerald chaired. Rev John T Riley led devotions as routines proceeded.
The Havana postal system faces extensive fraud spanning the local office and other island offices with outside stamp sales. Postmaster Thompson is suspended, stamp sellers Moya and Mascaro arrested, and up to six others under tight supervision. Investigators Reeves and Reynolds remain in custody. future arrests planned.
Rare weather patterns sweep the nation with 91 degrees in Winnipeg, 86 in Chicago, and heat victors. Two people overcome by heat as Helena clads in overcoats. Florida faces cool breezes while pineapple growers benefit from the unusual air.
In New York on May 14 the day began mild but rose rapidly with the weather bureau reading 70 degrees at 8 am and 81 by 10 am. Street thermometers showed the city at 94 degrees by 1 pm as heat worsened across the day.
Providence May 14 Captain Parker of this city tonight arrested Martin Lynch alias Davis alias Clancy one of the most noted sneak thieves in the country Lynch sawed through iron bars and escaped from the New Haven jail April 16.
York Pa May 14 Rev H B Niles longtime pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of New York died today at age 77. A native of South Hadley Massachusetts Dr Niles served the church for decades and was a prominent religious figure in New York society.
New York May 14 U S Dist Attn Burnett received requisition papers from Gen Wood for Neeley extradition. Neeley accused of defrauding revenues as Cuba posts financial agent. Lindsay argues Cuban law charges without US rights demand jury trial in US court as a citizen.
President directs Jos L Bristow fourth assistant postmaster general to Havana to take charge of Cuba postal operations amid ongoing investigations. The move follows no disclosed wrongdoing in Cuba or Porto Rico, though Rathbone’s status remains unclear as reorganization proceeds. Bristow will stay in Cuba through the inquiry and potential restructuring.
The war department released schedules for the revised Cuban tariff effective June 15, aiming to boost Cuba's revenues by about 16 million dollars last year. Changes favor food terms with modest cuts, including wheat flour and certain fish duties, while reciprocity with the United States is suggested as a possible remedy. This summary notes the main shifts and the cautious stance on further reform.
Maria Gonzales, a Mexican Senorita, frees Frank A. Howard an American, from a dungeon in Jim alco Mex and helps him cross the border into El Paso Texas. He had been jailed after a train incident left a native brakeman hurt and was kept in a Catacombs of the Career until the jailbreak.
Yale students from over 20 states met in Warner hall and formed an initial Yale Democratic Club open to all non administration sympathizers. William Jennings Bryan's name drew applause and plans were laid for Democratic speakers to be invited, with Bryan of Nebraska as the first guest.
Bristol Rhode Island dated May 14 reports the crew of British sailors for Cornelius Vanderbilt s new cutter Rainbow arriving today and starting work on the boat. The master is Captain John Parker who previously commanded the 20 water Isolde to Europe after its purchase by Baron Vonledwitz six years ago.
A persuasive recruitment to treat alcoholism as a disease and to use Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The ad cites strength as key to stopping illness, claims thousands cured of cough bronchitis and weak lungs, and includes a testimonial from J W Howerton of Digfall Hancock County Texas who improved after seven bottles and pellets. Free booklet offer and mailing options from Buffalo New York.
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