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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1901
Page
8
London reports a sensational Whitechapel murder in Dorset Street near the 1888 scene. Annie Austin, 28, was found mortally wounded Sunday morning, conscious on discovery, died at hospital without speaking to police. Police fear further outrages as panic spreads.
A Shanghai-telegraphed dispatch reports Boxers regaining activity in districts without foreign troops and clashes with Catholic converts near Tu Lu on the Grand Canal. In Sichuan widespread panic spreads as 4000 insurgents from Kwei Chau invade Sze Chuan, with 3000 Yun-nanese likely to join. Dr Morrison cites Russia agreeing to a mixed commission and Britain’s indemnity plan. von Waldersee proposes keeping the Tien Tsin provisional government until troops withdraw.
Berlin reports May 28 that the German press unanimously approves the order to withdraw Count von Waldersee and German troops from China. Semi official accounts suggest cabinets may appoint a joint commander for allied forces remaining in China, with Local Anzeiger noting a French successor is likely.
Washington notes the German emperor’s decision to recall Field Marshal Count von Waldersee and says the United States accepts the move with satisfaction. It states U S troops in China have largely withdrawn except for a small guard at Pekin and comments on Waldersee’s treatment of American officers and courtesies shown to them.
Despatch from Gen. Voyron dated May 26 reports a reconnaissance party finding a walled town 15 kilometres northeast of Ting Chau. Town gates remained shut, French artillery opened fire, town captured, one French infantryman wounded. Gen. Bailloud advances with French troops supporting Chinese regulars.
Dr. Hendrik Muller and Dr. Leyds, representing the Boer republics, have formally appealed to The Hague arbitration court and pledge to accept the tribunal’s decision on South African War issues. Berlin papers note several arbitration paragraphs relate to the South African case and suggest Britain might also submit the issues for ruling.
Rome May 28 The Congregation of the Propaganda selects three candidates for the rectorship of the American College in Rome following the May 7 appointment of Mgr O Connell as Bishop of Portland Me.
The report notes the clergy figure is the Rev Dr Thomas F Kennedy of Overbrook Pa not Rt Rev Mgr John I Kennedy. The congregation meets in June to choose, pending papal confirmation. The pope discussed Philippine matters with Cardinal Gibbons, but the primary aims were to visit ad limina and address rectorship questions. Apostolic delegates in Cuba and the Philippines Archbishop Chapelle and Cardinal Martinelli will handle Philippines issues.
Havana May 28 The Platt amendment was adopted by the Cuban constitutional convention 15 to 14 after a heated debate. Conservatives and Radicals clashed as Gomez, Portuondo and Tamayo attacked supporters while Gomez urged independence and warned against traitors. Delegates voting against the majority report included Gomez Gener Portuondo Lacret Manduley Cisneros Ferrer Fortun Robau E Tamayo Silva Castro Zayas Aleman Rivera and Bravo absent. Sessions will focus on election law. La Discussion proclaims immediate independence.
Manila May 28 The discussion of the court bill has been adjourned for a week. Judge Arenetto proposed an amendment requiring American judges to speak Spanish arguing it inconsistent to appoint judges who only understand English while Spanish remains the court language.
In Caracas on May 28 the supreme court president sitting alone in the Burmedez asphalt case ruled in favor of the court's jurisdiction and ordered Quinlan and Warner of Syracuse to deposit a $20,000 guarantee to abide by the final decision. The jurisdiction issue was defined by a decree from President Castro on May 1. The full court is likely to be asked to resolve the question.
Lyons May 28 divisions within the Socialist party surfaced as a resolution accusing M Millerand minister of commerce of joining a Bourgeois cabinet failed 910 to 286 at the congress. Revolution group delegates left the hall as the motion sparked a strong, noisy debate.
London May 28 Vice Admiral Sir Edward H Seymour who has led the China station since 1898 is promoted to the rank of admiral. The gazette records the resignation of the Marquis of Headfort as a lieutenant in the First Life Guards, reportedly due to his marriage to actress Rosie Boote.
The sixth annual reunion of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans opened in Memphis Tennessee with Rt Rev Bishop Thomas F Gailor presiding. Gen Joseph Wheeler entered amid cheers as Wheeler Gordon stood with him on the platform before Gen Fitzhugh Lee and Senator Bates of Tennessee spoke.
Racine Wisconsin May 23 authorities now believe the vessel lost in Friday's storm off Sheboygan was the schooner Rand of Racine. On board were Capt. Jefferson of Racine Frank Seebert of Sheboygan Harry Lucas of Milwaukee and Daisy Jefferson 27 daughter of Capt. Jefferson.
Cedar Rapids Iowa May 28 stockholders of the Chicago Burlington and Northern Railroad company met and re elected directors whose terms had expired They also re elected the present officers of the company
Mrs William Cotter of Hartford Connecticut wife of the Democratic Register of Elections testifies the Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cured her neuralgia after years of suffering and repeated remedies. She reports facial swelling and eye closure ceased two years ago and urges others to use the pills available from druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY at 50 cents per box or 2.50 for six.
Providence May 28 strikers at the Providence Engineering Company won a nine hour day and an apprenticeship clause. A three month delay for the wage schedule was agreed. The Corliss Engine works strike of 250 continues, with officials suspected of coordinating with Providence officials toward a near settlement. Providence Engineering Company workers will return to work Friday.
In Boston on May 28 three shops Blunt and Lovell Peerless Machine Co and American Steam Gauge Co with 90 machinists agreed to a nine hour day and will resume normal output tomorrow. Brewers association plans talks with coopers to discuss nine hour demands while iron moulders endorse the machinists strike and protest non union workers at Blake Pump works in Cambridge. Casemakers join similar action and notice will be sent to Blake company and the international moulders' union.
Washington reports a machinists strike disrupting firms working for the navy outside shipyards. One Elizabethport, New Jersey, plant building boilers for new warships will have inspectors move to Bayonne, New Jersey due to the strike.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania three Italian workers at a Scranton Wilkes Barre electric railroad project were instantly killed when a large dynamite box exploded in the blacksmith shop. The blast shattered the frame shop and hurled the men into the air.
In Lincoln Rhode Island on May 23 William Martineau aged about 85 shot and killed his wife Victoria De Gongoun 22 then shot Albert Fairbanks who tried to help and killed himself. He had been idle and drinking after a short troubled marriage. The bodies lay near the Louisquisseet turnpike junction with Mitchell road authorities removed them to Pawtucket awaiting claimants.
A Lowell resident, Mary Smith of 13 Shaw Street, praising Dean's Kidney Pills for relieving back pain and kidney discomfort after a cold affected her kidneys. She states a fresh supply removed the pain, and she intends to keep the remedy on hand. Sold by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY and Carter & Sherburne.
In New York a reform conference gathered committees from Citizens' Union and several Republican and Democratic groups to oppose Tammany Hall. Absent were Lieut. Gov. Woodruff and Michael J. Cady. They aim to present additional participating organizations at the next meeting and to back candidates rejecting Tammany nominations.
New York on May 28 reports Barney Rourke a local Republican politician died today after a long illness. He was credited with defeating Blaine in 1884 and helped Independents who backed Cleveland. Rourke served as John J. O Brien's deputy in the eighth assembly district and later aligned with Tammany Hall after expulsions from the Republican county committee following treachery accusations in the 1888 campaigns.
Fifth straight day of heavy rain dampens mood at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. Midway workers report low spirits as rain harms exhibitors including Indians, Orientals, South Sea natives, Mexicans, and South Americans, with rising sickness. The gold sword of Admiral Dewey loaned for display will join the Gen Miles sword in the inner court of the manufacturers and liberal arts building.
Chief Contractor McDonald said work on the Rapid Transit tunnel may restart tomorrow morning after a conference with John J. Pallas, chairman of the Central Federated Union. Contractors will recognize the union in all tunnel divisions while wage increases for the double drum holsters from 2.25 to 2.50 per day will be arbitrated.
Boston May 28 Vermont Old Home Week will be observed statewide starting August 11 The Vermont association of Boston plans a special train trip to Burlington on arrival after which a banquet will be held and a Lake Champlain cruise will follow It is likely the Boston group will invite the Daughters of Vermont of Boston as well as Rhode Island and Connecticut associations to join the trip
Early today at William Skinner & Son's ship yard the steamship Hudson of Merchants' Miners Transporta tion Co. sunk to its side in 30 feet of water while docked for repairs. All crew aboard were rescued unharmed, most while in bed.
Charles T. Johnson, conductor of the car wrecked on the Albany and Hudson railroad, was arrested under a coroner's warrant in Rennselaer county. He remains in the Troy jail awaiting charge of criminal negligence resulting in death. An inquest on the accident victims begins Friday at the Rennselaer County Courthouse in Troy.
State game wardens conducting searches of cold storage warehouses in New York uncovered a large cache of contraband game at 11 West Street. The find included 2,380 birds such as quail, grouse, woodcock and pheasant, along with 11 deer carcasses.
John F. Tirrell the handwriting expert is under cross-examination as Kennedy’s defense seeks admissions on dissimilarities and possible imitation of the dentist’s handwriting. William Crook, a key witness who vanished previously, signals he will testify and had claimed Kennedy was not the man with Dolly Reynolds the night of the Grand hotel murder.
In New York on May 28 the first of the gambling raid cases under the committee of 16 results in 80 days in city jail for Sidney Munich Walter Ashley and Thomas J Daniels. They pleaded guilty through counsel who sought clemency and offered to pay fines but Judge Foster imposed 80 days in jail per man after DA Philbin refused to approve only fines.
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