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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1900
Page
3
Former Boston postmaster Henry A. Thomas is confined at McLean asylum after a week as a patient. Friends and guardians agreed on commitment to ensure restraint. Doctors say he may not last more than six months, though he can be docile at times.
Dover New Hampshire October 8 The murder trial of John Williams alias John Brooks John Brown alias Joseph Huddle and Frank Gold for theJuly 4 killings of Thomas Dobbins and John McNally ended without defense evidence Williams claimed innocence and no counsel spoke for him Defense argued no proof Brown or Gold assisted the shooting Prosecution contended the trio gathered in town before the crime and shared a common purpose Jury deliberated after multiple witnesses identified the defendants Canadian authorities prepared extradition papers should Brown be discharged Local officials indicated they would seek only Gold if needed and would cooperate with Canadian authorities in any transfer
Dover New Hampshire October 8 jurors deliberated nine and a half hours before finding John Williams alias John Brooks Frank Gold and John Brown alias John Huddel guilty of manslaughter in the first degree in the Dover killings of John McNally and Thomas Dobbins while his companions were acquitted on the charges.
Night of July 4th ends with Williams sent to jail for sentence tomorrow. Gold and Brown to be handed to Lawrence Massachusetts officers to face charges for breaking and entering the Cold Spring brewery office on July 2. Three additional indictments hover in the local supreme court. Williams lacks counsel and claims innocence as jurors retire at 12:25 p.m. and reconvene at 9:45 p.m.
Washington Oct 8 More than 200000000 will be asked for support of the army and navy for the fiscal year ending June 20 1902 Secretary Long trims bureau estimates while Secretary Root sharpens his pruning knife Officials expect an army of 100000 men and plans to retain forces in the Philippines The current law requires discharge of volunteers and regulars beyond 30000 by July 1 1991 Ludington arranges troop transports for next month If McKinley is reelected Root will likely recommend a regular army of 100000 The navy’s demand rises by over 21000000 marking another record increase
Navy department states no bounty money has been distributed to officers and crews of the American squadron that destroyed Cervera’s fleet up to date, despite numerous inquiries.
The matter remains in the court of claims with bounty money approved but the specific individual allowances and who pays them are undecided. It will require congressional appropriation before payments can start, likely taking several months.
Washington October 8 shipments of money to the New Orleans St Louis and Chicago sub treasurers for cotton movement continue today totaling 400 000 On Saturday last season total shipments reached 10 440 000 compared with 6 425 000 a year ago marking an increase to nearly twice the former amount New Orleans had received 6 540 000 The treasury officials describe the shipments as indicating unusually prosperous conditions in the South.
The census bureau reports Delaware population reached 184,735 in 1900, up from 168,493 in 1890, a gain of 16,242 or 9.6 percent. The District of Columbia has 278,788 residents, up from 230,392 ten years earlier, an increase of 48,326 or 20.9 percent.
Bourke Cockran is ill with a cold and sore throat causing the postponement of tonight’s Leavenworth Kansas meeting. He plans to resume the trip to Nebraska today and hopes to speak en route if possible, aiming to address audiences again Wednesday or Thursday night.
At Long Champs yesterday the Prix de Conseil Municipal autumn handicap was won by Tod Sloan aboard Codoman, with Melina second and Delvino third ridden by Rigby. Grandees with Sims placed fourth. Cash Sloan and Fireman did not place among fifteen starters.
In Pekin on October 8 General Yamaguchi will hold ten thousand Japanese troops with 2000 in Pekin and the rest along the line of communications. Eight thousand Germans will winter in Pekin along with 1500 Russians. British troop numbers undecided. Sir Alfred Gaselee may command a brigade. Waldersee’s HQ to be in the Imperial pleasure grounds outside the city.
A Canton dispatch to the Daily Telegraph dated October 7 reports five thousand Triads have defeated Imperial forces and captured multiple locations between Miners Bay and Deep Bay. They are moving southward as the viceroy sends General Long to halt them.
The Russian general staff confirms Mukden fell after a rapid push. Lieut. Gen. Subbovitch entered on October 1 following a September 24 advance from Niu Chwang with 11 infantry battalions two Cossack regiments and four guns. After two engagements the Chinese army was routed on September 23. Chinese looting and fires preceded withdrawal as Russians seized many modern guns and vast war stores.
Rev Frederick Brown of the Methodist mission at Tien Tsin told Methodist preachers of his frontline experiences in China. He served as guide and intelligence officer and headed spy service for allied forces during the march into Pekin, participating in battles including Men Tsin and remaining at the front throughout.
London reports 4000 to 5000 Boers pulled back from Pilgrim's Rest northeast of Lydenburg. They carry four Long Toms and 22 other guns, with ammunition for the Long Tom nearly exhausted, according to the Daily Mail correspondent.
Rebels confronting Sai Wan near San Chun on Saturday are believed to belong to a Triads force. They are said to be levying blackmail and recruiting as they proceed westward. The Hinterland missions reportedly remain safe.
Berlin dispatch reports 200000 Chinese troops marching from all provinces to join Tung Fu Hsiang at Li Ngan where the court has moved. Chinese troops are said to be armed with modern weapons and hold large stores and modern guns.
Berliner Post says latest news shows the Chinese court does not intend to return to Pekin nor punish the guilty adequately. Belsen Zeitung characterizes M. De Lasse's note as a wedge into the powers harmony. Frankfurter Zeitung Shanghai report notes the Chinese telegraph company, rich, wants to transfer its interests abroad to avoid indemnity seizure by the powers.
Berlin reports from Oct 8 indicate the Chinese court's decision to permanently settle at Sin-ngan-Fu, capital of Shen-Si province, bolstering anti-foreign sentiment. Berliner Tageblatt calls the move a farce to peace talks and notes speculation on Emperor Kwong Su's deposition amid proposed changes.
Tacoma Oct 8 Passengers report Professor Robert Koch has reached Hong Kong after a year testing a supposed malaria cure. He claims a positive cure and a method to purge malarial districts, using injections and a quinine containing medicine. He plans to present results to the German government and urge immediate adoption.
Pekin reports from Thursday October four and Shanghai plus Tien Tsin on October seven and eight say American troops will skip expeditions to Pao Ting Fu. Gen. Chaffee cites Li Hung Chang assurances that Pao Ting Fu could be surrendered if desired. Russians halt railroad reconstruction. Germany reports initial troop arrivals.
Cape Town dispatch reports the Journal and Advertiser stating Field Marshal Roberts will issue a proclamation of peace on Thursday, marking the anniversary of the declaration of war. The note emphasizes the anticipated cessation of hostilities and the end of the campaign in South Africa.
London reports Lord Roberts will leave South Africa during the last week of October. Authorities cap the colonial troops invited to London as Queen's guests at 500.
In St. Petersburg on October 8, Admiral Alexieff reports to the war office that forts at Shanhaikuan on Liaotung Gulf have been allocated among nations under an agreement. The town is not occupied. gates are guarded by artillery. Forts remain mostly intact. the route from Pongken to Shanhaikuan is Russian held. Americans refused further participation. some Russian units move north.
Cape Town on October 7 experienced a scene of tremendous enthusiasm as the City of London volunteers departed for England. Sir Alfred Milner thanked them for their services and said a still greater reception awaited them at home.
Manila reports General MacArthur freeing Mabini the insurrectionist brains of Aguinaldo's cabinet who now vows passive stance as Americans pledge continued Philippine occupation. In North Luzon Gen Young receives four cavalry troops and two infantry companies while rebels push along the lake margins and in Abra and North Ilocos. Filipino maneuvers show increasing skill as US field methods are studied. tariff revisions by the commission aim to improve American trade after infantry campaigns and ongoing patrols.
Gen. MacArthur notified the War Department that Paul Jenkins of Co A 38th Vol Infantry was killed near San Quintin Luzon on October 4. Robert L. Harris of Co B and Eugene Todd of Co A were wounded at the same place and time, with Todd captured.
Washington reports from Gen. MacArthur a casualty list dated Manila Oct 8 detailing deaths since the last report. Names include George W. Brewer James A Bush Walter O Cunningham Charles Mayer Archie Rice Eugene Shine Walter Morgan John A C Huennekems John McCarthy Beaur Reberger Fred R Lyon James F Clark Cook Francis Gould John Buchanan James F McLaughlin Nels Hansen Courtland McLean William P Schall Aron P Haverman Hugh Smith and others from various infantry and volunteer units with causes primarily dysentery typhoid fever and other illnesses in September and October.
Zionist Dowie opened his England tour at Holborn town hall and vowed a relentless war on the Church of England. He denounced the Archbishop of Canterbury as incompetent, warned of interruptions, ejected a questioner, and announced a baptismal service planned for October 13 with a guarded baptismal font if needed.
Boers now occupy Wepener Rouxville and Ficksburg in the Orange River Colony as British forces move to surround them, Cape Town reports dated October 8.
A Standard despatch from Tien Tsin dated October 5 reports a German force clashing with about 8000 Chinese described as Boxers a few miles south of the city. German troops were checked and forced to retire toward New Tsin. It is believed the Chinese were Li Hung Chang’s veterans, sent to watch for foreigners advancing toward the capital.
Governor General Wood, returning from a tour of the Santa Clara province, notes partial recovery after the war. He finds no actual want in Sancti Spiritus district, but cites stagnation and approves aid from the insular fund. Wood plans to depart for the United States this week and return to Havana around Oct. 25.
Canton Ohio October 8 President and Mrs McKinley depart for Washington shortly after 11 30 am Senator Spooner of Wisconsin arrives at 10 am and is met by the president at the railway station before delivering a political address in Canton tonight.
A Shanghai despatch to the Morning Post reports foreign troops in the city in readiness against a possible Chinese attack by about 800 troops advancing along the Grand Canal. Hong Kong dispatch notes San Chun quiet after rebel withdrawal.
Manila reports confirm the capture of about 60 men of the 29th United States Infantry on Marinduque Island. General MacArthur and Kemp indicate the Yorktown relief column landed at Torrijos and advanced toward Santa Cruz but found no sign of the missing soldiers. The island lies near Luzon and rebels may have moved captives to the mainland.
Madrid reports the government will reimburse victims of Senor Zuijarre’s defalcations in Chile. He was arrested at Montevideo as he boarded the steamship Mexico. The amount is said to total 60,000 dollars.
Colon Colombia Oct via Laredo Junction the first batch of 1000 of 5000 Jamaican laborers engaged by J P MacDonald the contractor arrived here in transit accompanied by a Jamaican government representative who will act as their protector. The men are engaged for two years service. They receive 60 cents a day and free lodging hospitals and medical attendance.
Paris reports Paul Blanchet who led Mafin trans Saharan expedition died in Dakar Senegal of yellow fever just as he prepared to sail home after completing his mission He was only 30 years old.
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Heidelberg Oct 8 Five persons died and 76 were injured in a Karls t hor railway collision caused by signaling error. One official has been arrested.
Liverpool authorities rearrested James Fitzharris the Phoenix Park killer nicknamed Skin the Goat for failing to report under his prisoner release terms. He likely faces temporary detention as authorities review the case and potential further action.
Hamburg American steamer Deutschland commanded by Captain Albers, reported to have grounded in the Elbe, sailed from Southampton. Albers denied the grounding, saying the bow merely grazed a shoal due to easterly winds and receding water.
The government suspends constitutional guarantees due to an interior revolutionary movement led by General Pichardo. Authorities claim order has been restored and Pichardo captured, but reports from the capital say all remains quiet as of October 8.
Berlin reports editor and publisher Maxmillian Harden of Sukungt was sentenced to six months in fortress prison for lese majeste. The offense stemmed from an article titled The Battle with the Dragons in his newspaper.
A Lowell citizen testifies about kidney pain from blood poisoning four years ago. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills from Ellingwood Co and Foster Millburn Co with restoring kidney function and strength. The ad notes price, sole agents, and urges buyers to remember the Dean's name.
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