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Newspaper

Portland Daily Press

Location

Portland, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1900

Page

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Still the Philippines Debates Senate Paths to Self Rule

Washington reports show Senator Wellington of Maryland urging that after suppressing the insurrection the U S should grant the Philippines self government with protection. Senator Teller resumes speech against Secretary Gage and the National City bank negotiations. House acts on census and public printing issues, with debate continuing until late. Conference appointed on House amendments as sessions end.

Washington Wellington Maryland Senate United States Teller Colorado Gage National City Bank of New York House Daniel Webster Hippine Illinois Russell Connecticut Lie Hopkins Aeplirs Shattuck Ohio Wheeler Kentucky Siopkins Krussell Conoveticut Mc Filyon Oklahoma Mr. Lentz North Ne. Flynn Hopkinen Newsua Bot Schools Griffith Indiana

Delagoa Bay Seizures Reported by Ambassador Choate

Ambassador Choate presses for return of seized goods from Delagoa Bay, with the Maria and Beatrice cargoes at Durban and East London. The Mashona cargo remains aboard pending clearance. London and Washington agree on the legality of the seizure in these cases, noting the goods were not liable to seizure.

Washington Choate Bis Delagoa Bay Mashona Durban St Cops ‘Lown East London United States

Battle Ready as Doers Threaten Treachery with White Flag

Continued from first page reports troops marching under strict orders to demand surrender and trust none bearing a white flag. Doers are warned as treacherous while camps praise morale and health after a trying march to pleasant encampments.

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Cannonading Boers Near Natal Fronts and Tugela Crossing

Reports from Spearman's Farm Natal dated Januaryes indicate heavy shelling of Boer trenches with a howitzer battery aiding British forces. Lyttleton's brigade crossed a river while Potgieter's rift engaged. Boers evacuated trenches as British forces pressed to Mount Alice and adjacent kopjes. General Warren breached the Tugela seven miles to the left.

Spearman Natal Lyttleton Potgieter Mount Alice Quenera

Wild Geese in Winter From the New York Sun

The article describes wintering geese along the southwestern U.S. border and into Mexico, detailing their migration timing, resting places, and grazing habits. It notes distinct V formations, night-oriented navigation, leadership dynamics, and hunter interactions along prairies and Gulf shores.

Mexican Lluscpan Central America South America Kroosa Dakota Northwest Gee Brant Gulf Praisis Torre Alormesa Upper Deeps Gooss North Pole Arctic Geres Arcand Arlee Hook Tetas Prairies Osraman

No New News From War Office On Ladysmith Relief

London wartime brief reports no new information on rumored British victory or relief of Ladysmith. Officials say no confirmation of the claims and expect serious fighting before any relief.

London War Office Ladysmith

Australians Stage Gallant Fight in New South Wales Larceny Patrol Ambush

A patrol of sixteen New South Wales and South Australian troopers was ambushed by Burghers. Five Australians were found dead and one wounded after a counterattack to reach a kopje. Six more Australians returned later. the rest were captured.

Thlamorcow

Town Occupied By Boers At Prieska

Craddock Cape Colony January 1S On Saturday January 8 the Boers with a comrade of colonial rebels occupied Prieska, a village on the Orange River about 107 miles northwest of De Aar.

Boers Blow Up Culverts on Dordrecht Line

Reported yesterday the Boers blew up three culverts on the Dordrecht line five miles beyond an out post of the police camp. The Dordrecht commando numbers about a thousand men. Kipling Preparing Africa Trip to Cape Town. Rudyard Kipling and family set to sail tomorrow.

Sterkstorm Dordrecht London Rudyard Kipling Cape Town

Marlborough Named Staff Captain in Imperial Yeomanry

London January 18 The War Office announces the appointment of the Duke of Marlborough as a staff captain in connection with the Imperial Yeomanry being organized for service in South Africa.

London The War Office Duke of Marlborough Imperial Yeomanry Cervicw South Africa

Telephone War Battles Aldermen Hearing Sees Spicy Debate

The first pitched battle of the telephone war opened before the Portland board of aldermen over Dirigo Telephone's city entry petition. Witnesses testified on automatic versus Bell systems, pledging bonds and lower city rates as aldermen prepared to rule next Wednesday afternoon.

Board of Aldermen Dirigo Telephone Company Bussees Koooh Foster W. C. Keaton Whittlakes New London Clarence Hale Remonstratia New England Telephone Telegraph Company W. C. Eaton Hay Pe Uonera Ar. Eaton Ltheay Comdalta Herbert H. Miles New England Automation Telephone Company Geneva Amsterdam Auburn Secrer Rapid Niles Eaton Amaterdam Thin City Bell System Bell Augusta Exchange Nowen Chicago Fair River Hale Miles Oseenstance Mr. Niles Lyona Princston Lyons Eapbog Mahan Man Names Lyones Wiliam Libby Prinston N. J Lyon Mahon West Mr. Mahan Michigan Col. Bingham U. S. Army Bell Telephone Company Connecticut City of Witnow M. T. Bird Eastern Telephone Company Hockland Rockland Matan Independent Company of New London Company Cobb Portland I. Henry Farnham Bell Company Farnham Princeton Howard Wade New England Mr. Farnham Far Iam Gia Washington National and District Ane Varnham Whittseey Farntam Coca Fortinod Lble W. UC. Eaton Chiesgo Pew Dirigo Foster Bell Telephones Company Judge Foster Mr. Hale Haa Judge Fostere F Exchange Atreet Calsta Achanos

Close of Molineux Case Seen Today in New York Court

Assistant District Attorney Osborne said the prosecution would close its case against Holland L. Molineux for the murder of Mrs. Katherine J. Adams. Two handwriting experts testified the Cornish and Barnet letters and the poison package address matched Molineux. the judge limited further handwriting testimony. Witnesses described package contents and alleged anonymous mail orders connected to H. C. Barnet and Barnet’s alleged medicines. A physician testified cyanide of mercury can mimic diphtheria symptoms, relevant to Barnet’s death and the poisoning claims.

New York Osborne Teday Ths Holand L. Molineux Katherine J. Adams Molinrax Heoorder Goff H. C. Barnet Mr. Osborne Bias Owitners Molineux Barnet Edmund Barnet James 5. Hudson Withers H. ©. Barnet Edmund Fornet Wos Mrr. Hudson Robert Boocock Uarnet Wil Bs Harnet Vincent Cette Reg Mall Cy. Barnet Barnet Aca Willen UO Loglia Benapiper Jettera

Pungent Paragraphs on Love War and Everyday Life

A collage of sharp aphorisms about romance, ethics, and society. Observations touch on women chasing unattainable men, the abundance of unredeeming people, England’s difficulty in ending war, Sundays as the strongest day, selfish happiness, spice adulteration, and excuses for late arrivals, all attributed to Lu Liott’s Magazine.

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Philippines Wellington Con Tinues Senator Teller Delagoa Bay Seizures Ambassador Choate Trenchmenta New York Sun Smith Story Kipling Africa William G. Nash N. Y South Portland Cape Elizabeth Peru-Na Dr. 5 Ft. Hartman Columbus England Ctill Luliott
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