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Newspaper
Portland Daily Press
Location
Portland, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1900
Page
1
Mafeking Siege Report Describes Gun Emplacement
From Mafeking dated January 6 to January 14 reports the garrison concentrating artillery, laying siege guns, and firing on the enemy. They describe moving guns, counterfire, and the enemy fortifications at Market Square. The garrison vows to endure for three more months as they defend the town and the women's Lager is attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mafeking
Rourer
Mcolend
Lourenzo Marcees
Nornenfelde
Jenusry
Bac
Theem
Market Square
British War Dispatches From Front Lines Include Ladysmith
A large collection of dispatches from January reports on Mafeking and Ladysmith fronts. General Buller’s wounded list includes officers and noncoms from multiple regiments. Descriptions cover bombardments near Mafeking, armored trains approaching, and Natal camp updates with Spion Kop actions and Warren’s column drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Natal
Warren
Spion Kop
Hillyard
A Boer Night Battle Near Swartkop Kop On Tugela Front
Boer forces repelled three hundred English troops crossing the Great Tugela near Pontdrift and Olivershoek bridge. The fight unfolded in two lines along the river bank with shifting skirmishers, fading moonlight, and Dutch hymns echoing as dawn neared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Tugela
Vie Lourense Marques
Pontdrift
Tagels
Hederal
Colenso
Oliversbook Bridge
Lookonta
Atelz
Kopje
Drakenaberg Mountains
Natal
Macrum Arrives in Rome From Pretoria With Mixed Signals
Charles E Macrum former United States consul at Pretoria reached Naples then Rome denying interviews and a Kruger letter claim. Reports from Rome say he carries no mission beyond reporting to Washington London while Boer resolve and British victory prospects shape views of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasuary
Charles &. Macrom
United States
Pretoria
Lorenzo Marques
Naples
Corriere Italia
Macrum
Kruger
McKinley
Parla
London
Sheribupe
Unite States
Washington
Rome
Maorum
Yeaterday
Saturdy
Kroger
Moi
Joub
Wom
M4rcum
Charles E Macrum
Parle
Easton
Washington Post
Afeikanders
Haston
Trapevan
Secret Davis Mission Sparks Transvaal Speculation
Lendon January 21 An article notes President Kruger sent a private car to fetch Mr Webster Davis from Laurenco Marques to Pretoria stirring talk of a possible confidential mission despite Washington denials. Continental papers seek British insights, doubting a routine traveler would receive such attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lendon
Kruger
Webster Davis
Laurenco Marques
Pretoriase
Davis
McKinley
Tranavaal
Washington
Transvaal
Webster Davia
U. S
Pretoria
Alvaro da Ccata Ferrstera
Oy Vey
Traosvas
Mroger
Pro-Boer Meeting Praises Boer Independence in Washington
A packed Grand Opera House heard politicians and public figures condemn British actions in South Africa and voice support for Boer independence. Speakers from Congress and Irish and German American groups urged U S mediation, condemning arms shipments to Britain and urging peaceful resolution between Boers and the British.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grand Opera House
Great Britain
Congress
United Irish Societies
Erin
Thoes
Mason
Illinois
Allen
Nebraska
Tillman
South Carolina
Clark
de Armond
Cochran
Missouri
Bailey
Texas
Carmack
Uoz
Batley
United States
Orange Free State
South African Republic
Shelled Trenches at Spearman's Camp in January Action
In Spearman's Camp on January 20 evening Boer trenches were shelled continuously. General Lyttleton's brigade advanced 2000 yards toward Brakforteth. A rifle company with a balloon faced heavy Boer fire as artillery and musketry pressed from General Warren's post. Lord Dundonald's force surprised 3860 Boers on Thursday. Boers on a kopje initially held, then withdrew. many surrendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spearman
Lyttleton
Brakforteth
Warren
Lord Dundonald
Thoreday
Lawton Remains to Lie in Arlington with Military Honors
Remains of Major General Lawton killed at San Mateo Luzon December 19 will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors the day after arrival in Washington. A funeral escort will escort from church to cemetery, led by Major General Merritt. Remains travel on the ship Thomas, arriving San Francisco early February. Mrs Lawton aboard. A special train under Major General Shafter will bring the body to Washington, with routes and in-state plan pending Mrs Lawton’s wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Lawton
San Mateo
Luzon
National Cemetery
Arlington
Merritt
Department of the East
General Lawton
Thomas
San Francissco
Shafter
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
OFF TO THE WAR IN CANADA S SECOND CONTINGENT
Halifax reports a massive turnout as the second Canadian artillery contingent for South Africa sails. D and I field batteries with 20 officers, 321 men, four nurses, 12 grooms, and 348 horses depart aboard the Laurentian amid rain and fog. Guards, dragoons, and police marshal the scene. Lord Borden notes recruitment plans for Strathcona’s Horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
South Africa
Ottaws
Royal Navy Yard
Imperial Regulars
Royal Canadian Dragoons
Winnipeg
Northwest Mounted Police
Hutton
Northwest Mounted
Allen
Laurentian
Cape ‘Town
Cape Verde Islands
Navy Yard
Milwaukee
Borden
Lord Na
Conradian
Jin Leadon
Strathcona
Northwest Territories
Sermon and music mark Sunday at Chestnut Street M E
Large crowd attends morning service as Rev Luther Freeman preaches that Gods kingdom is an internal growth of character. Miss Kya Ballard solos on cornet delight listeners while Epworth League serves with topics on Mormonism and Utah conditions. Evening service seeks youth opportunities as J C Strout and Chiia Uans perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Streets
M. E. Obureah
Luther Freeman
Misa Kya A. Ballard
Epworth League
Tev
Mra
B. Clark
Utah
Portland
Pumber
Chiia Uans
J. C. Strout
Creditors Meeting For Woodbury And Molton
This morning at nine, creditors meet at Referee Lewis Pierce’s office to choose a trustee. Candidates include Arden W. Coombs Gen. O. P. Mattocks and F. W. Matthowa, Esq.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury & Movwlton
Lewis Pierce
Arden W. Coombs
Gen
O. P. Mattocks
F. W. Matthowa
Benevolent Society Address by Gen Joshua L Chamberlain at Williston Church
Gen Joshua L Chamberlain spoke at the Benevolent Society of Portland annual address in Williston Church. He urged shared charity for those in reduced means, discussed property rights and social duty, and cited Christian teaching on feeding the hungry as central to benevolence and social good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent Society of Portland
Williston Church
Joshua L. Chamberlain
Smith Baker
D. D
W. H. Fenn
Chamberlalo
Tim
Chamberlain
lLlow
Central Labor Union Formed in Lasters Hall Meeting
A large gathering at Lasters' hall formed a new Central Labor Union with Portland Typographical Union Pressmen's Union Iron Moulders Harbors Beamen's Lagters among represented bodies. Officers elected include President Jewett Vice President Lappin Financial Secretary Wish Recording Secretary Mageer and others. The group discussed a city printing union label bill and planned alderman submissions and regular meetings each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasters
Central Labor Union
Portland Typographical Union
Pressmen‘s Union
Iron Moulders
Harbers
Beamen's
Lagters
K. 5. Jewett
W. J. Lappin
Financial Secrtary
Board of Aldermen
Simorton
American Federation of Labor
Dense harbor fog stops all but one vessel in Casco Bay
Thick sea fog draped Casco Bay all Saturday delaying traffic. The Allan Line ocean steamer California postponed departure to Liverpool, planning to sail once visibility returns. Only the Cherokee schooner ventured out, while the tug International towed the coal barge Mt. Carmel into harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Casco Bay
Mt. Carmel
Burglary Haul Topples New Haven Crime Record
New Haven detectives arrested Aston H. Swan in connection with a major burglary at H. A. Lincoln house 51 Laon Street. Stolen items include money bank books notes valued around 20 000. The case marks the city’s largest robbery in years and details were released tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Molrath and
Ward
Aston H. Swan
H. A. Lincoln
Laon Street
Amateur Oarsmen Select New York Regatta Site
The National Association of Amateur Oarsmen executive committee voted at its annual meeting that the next regatta will be rowed in New York. The winning crew will be sent to Paris to compete in the exhibition regatta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Association of Amateur Osramen
Iswaa
Paris
Ibs Regatia Af Bho
Negros Uprising Shocks Philippine Islands Action Near Lips
Manila reports detail a December attack by insurgents on a pack train near Lips. The ambush disrupted a transport of convalescents and horses, with one lieutenant killed in Negros and officials jailed for treason. Reinforcements moved from Iloilo to Bacolod as unrest spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Ralston
Lips
Negros
A. O. Ledyard
Autonomous Governoment
Severn
Emich
Wegros
Mth Infantry
Iloilo
Bacolod
Jaland
THREE ITALIANS KILLED IN EAST 11TH STREET SHOOTING
In New York an inter-family brawl at a East 11th street Italian tenement ended with three men fatally shot and a boy wounded. Antonio Colletti seven years old died from a lung wound, Caspar Colletti nineteen died at Bellevue Hospital, and David Salvatore forty died at the hospital. Vincenzo Spinolla and his son Frank, aged seventeen, were arrested for murder while police sought Frank Spinolla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East 11Th Street
Enael
Antonio Colletti
Caspar Colletti
Bellevue Hospital
David Salvatore
Collettie
Vincenzo Spinolla
Frank
Frank Spinolla
Vinenzo
Pomological Society Meets in New Gloucester
The Maine Pomological Society’s special meeting drew many out of town guests despite rough weather. Prize exhibits impressed judges. two new members joined. Prof. W. M. Munson praised the meeting as one of the best yet with program talks on fruit culture and pruning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Gloucester
Maine Pomological Society
Teo
Coviety
W. M. Munson
A. H. Kirkland
Malden
Mags
E. W. Wooster
Hancock Point
D. PB. True
Leeds Center
Orono
R. H. Libby
Newport
D. Popa
Mancheater
K. H. Libby
P. Churchill
Hallowell
G. H. Sturgis
Obituary items for Blackmore and Duke of York dated notices
Richard D Blackmore London January 21 famed novelist died today He was born at Longworth Berks in 1825 The Death of Duke of York dated January 41 reports the death of Francis Paul Charles Louis Alexander Duke of York at White Lodge Richmond Park in his old age Also mentions Henry Dolber of North Andover Maine long resident of Lawrence since 1565 and former postmaster and legislator with a Fischer family note
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Richard D. Blackmore
Longworth Berks
Duke OF Teck
Francis Paul Charies Louis Alexander
Duke of
Yeok
Mary Adelaide
Prince Adolphus Frederick
Duke of Cambridge
George III
White Lodge
Hichmond Park
Lawrence
Mage
Henry Dolbler
North Andover
Kingfield
Salvormen
Maine
Electric light pole catches fire at street corner
A Consolidated Electric Light Company pole at High and Deering streets burst into flames last evening after a wire overheated. Two men with pony chemicals from Engine One extinguished the blaze promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolldated Electric Light Company
High and
Deering Streets
Engine One
Widows and Orphans Benefit Meeting at Mystic Hall
Longfellow Lodge No 1 of the Sons of St. George held its bi monthly investing at Mystic Hall in Portland. Grand President Kershaw and Grand Vice President Hapcau conducted inspections, with Past President Charles Aubton presenting a fund to aid widows and families of British soldiers. A banqueting session followed a successful gathering highlighting lodge growth and plans for future support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow Lodgs
Sons of St. George
Mystic Hall
Kershaw
Hapcau
Thomas Walker
Home Lodge
Charles Aubton
South Africa
Fortland
Ashton
Bia
Portland
Grand Lodge
Ita
Longfellow Lodge
Kinta
Hopson
Soudan
Buller
Max O Rell Lecture Promised At City Hall
An upcoming Max O Rell lecture on American Society is set for City Hall on Wednesday January 24 under the Young Wowee’s Christian association auspices. Local officials note Hon W W Erstyon praised O Rell’s works at the teachers convention and may influence public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Wowee's Christian Association
Max O'Hell
Ola
Rudyard Kipling
Sod
Uckers
Wder
Evangelist Van Hoesen Sparks Spirits at Reform School
At the State Reform School Evangelist Van Hoesen spoke on Boye a3 Sport and sang for the pupils. In the Gospel Temperance Mission he said he had never heard such joyous, earnest singing and bright faces. The eight o'clock service was spirited with a sermon titled The Alarm at Midnight. Several solos, including The Handwriting on the Wall, were sung. Evening meetings are announced this week with afternoon Bible readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Reform School
van Hoesen
Cerrios
Gospel Temperance Mission
Divorces Granted in Supreme Judicial Court on Three Cases
In Saturday sessions before Judge Haskell, multiple divorces were decreed. Roxene P. Temple of Portland vs Marion G Temple cited abandonment for three consecutive years prior to filing. Lida Fieros of Portland vs William H Pierce awarded for cruel and abusive treatment and habits of intoxication with custody to the mother. Luella Magoun of Brunswick vs Newton Magoun of Auburn granted for utter desertion for three consecutive years with custody to the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Haskell
Roxene P. Temple
Portland
Marion G. ‘Temple
Charles A. Trne, Esq
Lida Fieros
William H. Pierce
Edwart K. Stone
Luella
Magoun
Srunewick
Newton F. Magoun
Auburn
Joel Beau, d Jr
Harris Goold Bates
Harry B. Bates
Brown
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Columbus
Ohio
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Britain
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Canada
Chestnut ST. M. E. Church
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Family Easy
Pomological Society
Meerting
Henry Dolbier
Widows
Portland Sons of
Mt. George
Max O'Rell
Leachers
Reform School
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