Shamberlain Republicans Choose Leaders In City Return
George Williams is elected mayor of Portland as Shamberlain Republicans secure a safe legislative majority. The vote solidifies GOP control of the city’s leadership and council direction.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
2
George Williams is elected mayor of Portland as Shamberlain Republicans secure a safe legislative majority. The vote solidifies GOP control of the city’s leadership and council direction.
Election returns show George B. Chamberlain, Democrat, elected governor of Oregon. Republicans sweep remaining state tickets, with Tongue and Williamson chosen for Congress by large margins. W. J. Purrish trails, likely defeated. Legislature expected to favor Republicans. George H. Williams elected mayor of Portland.
The Commons debate closes with laughter at Balfour as peace terms are praised. Messages of congratulations pour in from Europe and colonies. Lord Kitchener reads surrender terms for Cape and Natal rebels, with courts and treason penalties outlined and no death sentence.
London June 2 At 2 o clock this afternoon A J Balfour announced the terms of peace agreed upon in South Africa After he concluded reading the peace agreement Mr Balfour noted that certain points were not dealt with in the document he had just read.
In London on June 2 the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge attended the House of Lords to hear Lord Salisbury’s peace statement. A large number of peers and peeresses filled the chamber as Salisbury praised Lord Pauncefote for uniting the Anglo-Saxon races, calling it a hopeful sign for the empire.
A London parliamentary paper outlines the negotiations between the English and the Boers. It shows Schalkberger proposing peace on March 12, Brodrick rejecting independence, and the shifting stance of Steyn and Botha. Milner and Kitchener met May 29, with a proposed settlement rejected and a final peace form approved before a time limit ended talks.
The report notes Mr Steyn failed to sign due to illness and parole status. General Dewet signed for the Orange Free State delegates as Steyn had named him acting president upon retiring from the talks.
In Paris Dr Leyds European agent of the Transvaal learns of the peace conclusion in South Africa but initially doubts it. A foreign office messenger confirms the news and Leyds heads to Utrecht. Botha telegraphs he signed the peace and will travel to Europe next month. Local council expresses sympathy with Mr Kruger amid mixed press reactions.
Ireland abstains as the United Kingdom marks the peace with honor. London crowds flood streets, sing God Save the King, and toast at the Mansion House and Downing Street. Telegrams to Kitchener and Choate join displays of jubilation across provinces and exchanges close for the moment.
In Hamilton Bermuda on Hawkins island and Tucker island prisoners in the British enclaves learned of peace in South Africa. They greeted the news with shouting singing and embraces with English soldiers. Drinks were handed out and rejoicing continued late.
Prisoners on multiple islands celebrate peace news with band music. They join in singing Auld Lang Syne Old Hundred and God Save the King as the Warwick regiment moves its band to Tucker island enclosure. The mood is festive and joyful across the island group.
Rome reports the pope expressing joy at the news of peace in South Africa and saying he hopes to die with world wide peace in his heart. The remark reflects the Vatican’s hopeful mood after the settlement.
Washington reports the director of the mint issued the May monthly statement. Coinage for the month totaled 2,359,350 dollars with 426,000 in gold, 1,873,000 in silver, and 60,000 in minor coins.
An East Superior street housekeeper seeks Finnish domestic workers and finds a strong applicant who cannot cook wash or clean yet proclaims I can milk reindeer in response to questions about duties. The humorous encounter highlights language barriers and unrealistic job expectations in a local employment office.
A noted pianist recalls prideful praise followed by a sharp rebuke when guests at a suburban house urged him to play Liszt. The young daughter quips about neighbors poisoning their cat, turning the moment to humor as everyone laughs.
In a Chicago Tribune report, dramatist S. E. Gross edges Edmond Rostand in a dramatic contest. The headline notes Gross as the prize winner with Rostand narrowly behind in a nose finish.
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