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Portland Daily Press

Location

Portland, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1900

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Insurgents Scattered as U S Forces Engage South of Manila

Reports from Manila describe American commanders Hatcos Wheaton and Schwan moving between Peroz Das Marinas and Silang while reconnoitering. In Leyte and Samar insurgents retreat to mountains and coast, with clashes leaving casualties. Archbishop Nozaleda pushes for strong church control over education and parishes amid famine and blockade. Opened Hemp Ports offer relief as Otis notes troop movements and hemp district reopens.

Manila Manus Hatcos Wheaton Peroz Das Marinas Schwan Silang Indeng Matg Novella Batangas Jolan 11Th Cavalry Maly Sehwan Nozaleda Monsignor Chapelle Homan Philippines Leyte Samar Both Islands Aguimaldo

Vanderbilt May Seek Partial Control of New York Lines

Rumors say William K. Vanderbilt has made an informal offer to the N Y N H & H and allied interests to join into a larger system with the New York Central. A director indicated eight percent return might satisfy Boston and Connecticut interests, with talks suggesting a possible interconnection.

New York the Tribune William K. Vanderbilt Cralee Mediterranean Pointe Vanderbilt New England

Produce Exchange Trust resumes after overhaul

New York January 10 The Produce Exchange Trust Company resumed today after a complete reorganization. President Beall and Vice President McIntyre have resigned and George Gould and Bamoe Thomas take their places, each contributing 1 250 000 dollars to give the firm a fresh start and will control it.

New York Produce Exchange Trust Company Wall Street Beall McIntyre George Gould Bamoe Thomas

Lamp Attack Burns Two Women in Boston House

In Boston on January 10 a kerosene lamp was reportedly thrown by Mrs. Emma Allen at Miss Jane Cowell during a visit at 811 Cambridge Street. Both Cowell and Allen's husband William suffered burns and were hospitalized, though not fatally injured.

Boston Emma Allen Jane Cowell Cambridge Street Cowell

Weather forecast for Boston and Washington

Boston forecasts fair and colder Thursday with continued fair and cold Friday. Northerly winds. Washington expects fair and much colder Thursday, fair Friday, with northwest to north winds for New England.

Boston Washington New England North Wales

Portland Weather Chronicle for Jan 10 1900

Local weather bureau records two readings on January 10. At 8 a.m. barometer 20.814, thermometer 28, dew point 25, humidity 58 percent, wind SW at 11, weather cloudy. At 8 p.m. barometer 20.018, thermometer 32, dew point 8, humidity 33 percent, wind NW at 14, weather clear, max 42, min 18, mean 50, max wind 18 SW, precipitation 0.03 inches in 24 hours.

Portland

Weather Bureau Report From Jan 10 Observations

Agricultural department weather bureau notes yesterday’s 8 p m observations across sections. Entries include Boston 95 NW clear, New York 442 NW unknown, Philadelphia 44 NW partly cloudy, Washington 46 40 at Cae Albany NE cloudy, Bismarck 80 NW W clear, Jacksonville 0 Ni cloudy.

The Agricultural Department Weather Bureau Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Albany Bismarck Jacksonville

BOBS Arrives as British Leaders Land at Cape Town

Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener arrived in Cape Town on Wednesday. Their presence is expected to restore shaken confidence and bolster British resolve in the region.

Lord Roberts Lord Kitchener Cape Town

Lord Methuen May Be Relieved of Command in South Africa

London dispatch reports that Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener arrived in South Africa with 8,000 French troops due within 30 days. Health issues for Lord Methuen spark talk of his relief, while officials warn of continued hardships and casualties amid a cautious, high command presence.

Lord Methuen London Lord Roberts Lord Kitchener South Africa The Daily Mail Feld Marshal

Quiet Tugela Front and Boer Camps Reported

The Daily Mail despatch from Frere Camp notes British troops remain inactive except for naval bombardment near the Tugela. Eight Boer camps were sighted westward, all quiet, with natives saying Boers fled Colenso to avoid attack on Springfield and Colenso weakened to strike Ladybrand.

London Daily Man Frera Usmp Tugels Colenso Springfield Colerso Ladyarulth Cape Town Daly Mall Heporss Penr Transvaal Volkallad

Allies Chafe As Ladysmith Siege Intensifies

A Durban report notes 1200 Indian stretcher bearers en route as fighting renews near Ladysmith. Despatches describe Free Staters and Transvaal forces clashing with British troops, with heavy cannon fire observed and mutual hostility rising among allied factions.

Curious Despatch Recasts Ladysmith Casualties

London reports a Frere camp dispatch dated January 10 at noon recounting Boer losses after Ladysmith engagement. It states four killed and 15 wounded for the enemy, with natives claiming 150 killed in one commando and heavy Boer losses, while British actions are not described.

London Daily Telegraph Vrere Campenya Frere Camp Kroger Ladysmith Free Statera Kruger White Umbulwana War Office Frerecamp Buller Elz

Dalagoa Bay question and Natal conflict analysis

London January 11 The Times special article on the Dalagoa Bay question argues Boer advances toward Natal support fears of Durban as a port. It notes the through rate system aids Delagoa traffic, German shipowners avoiding continental port scrutiny, and mentions shifts by Union Steamship and Castle companies with agents at Lorenzo Marques. Continued on second page.

London the Times Too Dalagoa Bay Natal Bovra Durban Delagoa Transvast Delagon Union Steamship Company Thealden Herr Pott Transvaad Lorenzo Marques

Balfour Defends War Office In London Speech

In a Manchester luncheon speech Mr A J Balfour repels claims he is a strong or weak war office ally. He says angels would mislead if expecting perfect paper plans and argues mounted troops change war dynamics. He defends army administration and urges recognition of contemporary military problems and mobile guns.

London A. J. Balfour House of Commecns Manchester War Office Great Britain Tobo British War Office

Criticism of government floods British political scene

London January 10. Sir Charles Dilke accuses Mr A J Balfour of misjudging the war effort and calls for a Commons vote on whether actions taken were right given known facts. He cites gun shortages and questions colonial troop use. The Conservatives face possible loss of majority as dissent grows after Balfour speeches.

London Sir Charles Dilke Forest of Dean Gloucestershire Canderford A. J. Balfour Hons of Commons Charles Howse of Commons South Africa Manchester House of Commons Prem Timea Globa Pres Ory

Washington White House reception draws diplomatic corps crowd

In Washington on January 10 the diplomatic corps attended the season's first White House reception. The event ran from but 11 o'clock and drew a well attended assemblage of diplomats and officials.

Washington Diplomatic Corps White House

Presidential reception honors cabinet and dignitaries

About 2000 invitations were issued for a White House reception hosted by President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley. The conservatory opened, the Marine Band played, Col. Kingham introduced guests, and a long list of officials and their spouses attended, including Frye Henderson Dewey Miles and the Philippine commission members.

Congress Supreme Court Mra McKinley Col. Kingham Army Frye Henderson Miew Henderson Dewey Miles Philippine Commision

Separate Eye Examinations Tailor Glasses to Each Eye

In eye testing I examine each eye separately to tailor glasses to individual needs. If one eye is weaker it gets stronger correction while the other may require less, preventing strain and preserving vision. Correctly fitted glasses are my specialty to ensure both eyes function under optimal conditions.

A M Wentworth Practical Optician Opens Hours

A M Wentworth, practical optician at S46 1 2 Congress Street, lists office hours for the 23 time ham period.

Congress St Ham

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