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Newspaper

Portland Daily Press

Location

Portland, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1901

Page

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Call to Arms Report From General Kitchener Front

A dated January report describes General Kitchener massing forces in a semi circular disposition with extreme left ob to bypass Bosra while coordinating columns. It notes potential appearance of General DeWat in Asps Colony and claims Dutch resistance to his call to arms. A captured letter from General Hertzog to President Steyn requests a thousand unmarried men to enter the Cape Colony and recruit.

Kitchener Bosra Dagg DeWat Asps Napoleon Hertzog Steyn Cape Colony

Struck Jury Planned in Kerr Murder Case at Paterson

Judge Dixon grants Kinley motion for a struck jury in the Kerr murder case to join McAlistar Campbell and Death. Prosecutor hopes Kerr will stand trial next Monday though start may be a week hence.

Stormy New England Weather Forecast Burns Bright

Boston reports a Thursday mix of snow and rain with strong easterly winds. Friday warms with fair skies and lighter winds. Washington notes similar rain or snow for Thursday and likely Friday with brisk northeast to southeast winds. Portland logs general conditions including barometer and wind data, noting a 24 hour precipitation of 0.

Boston Washington New England Portland Sennett Gressan Clovay

Weather Observations January twenty fifth report

The Weather Bureau notes for yesterday January 25 at 6 pm local time list temperatures across several cities with wind directions and weather conditions. Entries include Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Albany Detroit Chicago Jacksonville and others showing clear conditions and varying temperatures.

The Agricultural Department Weather Bureau Boston D. N. Cay New York Washington Albany St. NW Jacksonviile

Creek Trouble and Chocktaw Decree Reported in Muskogee

Reports from Muskogee Oklahoma detail Creek unrest with Full Bloods terrorizing whites and threats of arson if relief troops do not arrive. Arrests of Snake Party members and fears of further violence. Chocktaw leaders depose Governor Dukes and install Danis Bell as governor. Troops ordered to Muskogee as federal action considered.

Muskogee I. T Newton Snake Band Ron Marshal Bennett Snake Party

Queen’s Private Income and Wealth Revealed

London reports the Queen’s private income around 2.2 million pounds yearly, with 0.935 million from Parliament. Her wealth spans the Duchy of Lancaster and other estates totaling several million, including German properties and a Baden villa. Jewelry, plate, and paintings exceed one million pounds in value.

London Duchy of Lancaster Prince Consort John Camden Nild Lord Cross Lord Sidney Arnold White Baden Hobenlone Hese

Montreal Fire Ravages City Losing Millions

A January blaze in Montreal destroyed property valued near three million dollars. The Board of Trade building suffered heavy losses while firemen fought cold weather and crowded streets. The fire began at M. Sexe Sons and spread through Lemontne and St Peter streets damaging multiple merchants and wholesale houses.

Montreal Board of ‘Trade Board of Tracts M. Sexe & Sons Lemontne St. Peter Streets Divisron St. Peter Street H. A. Nelson & Sons Company Beardmore & Co Peter Atrest Bt. Paul Street J. Bordeau & A Bate Oaps Board of Trade Nelson Building James Corlstine and Company

Fire overtakes Board of Trade and surrounding businesses

Flames swept through the city tearing through the Board of Trade building and engulfing Thomas Davidson & Co tin smiths,Themes Davidson and Co dry goods,Laporte Martin & Co wholesale grocers, and about a dozen smaller firms on Paul and Lemoine streets. Firemen redirected efforts after the board of trade was abandoned, by 1:10 am the blaze was under control.

Board of Trade Marrow Street Thomas Davidson & Co Eset Tas Davidgton and Company Aod Lvl Paul Street Lemoine Street la Porte, Martin & Co Toox Conthol

Mrs Nation Demolishes Saloon in Temperance Crusade at Enterprise

Mrs. Nation arrived by early morning train and led a temperance meeting before smashing a saloon in Schillings' place. She struck mirrors bottles and beer from the shelves, later clashing with the marshal and continuing her lecture after an eye injury. She plans further actions in Abilene tomorrow.

Marsha W. KK Beenham Rhethsa Abilene Joon Nation Soniking

Powers Candidate Vows Run for Congress Seat

Ex Governor Llewellyn Powers announces candidacy for representative to Congress. He aims to fill the fourth Malone district seat opened by the retirement of Hon Charles A Boutette. Bangor January 23.

Bangor Llewellyn Powers Ocongress Charles A. Boutette Malone

Bangor Loom Weir Mass Meetings Formed Against Dam Bill

In Bangor on January 23 the enobscot loom workers oppose the bill creating the West Branch Driving and Harvest Dam company proposed in Augusta. They plan mass meetings to organize protests arguing the charter rights would grant control of the river and harm jamber industries.

Bangor Enobscot Loomt&rmen

May T Neville Four-Masted Schooner Launched at Bath Yard

The four masted schooner May T Neville was launched at 2 15 PM from the J W Hawley ship yard in Bath. Miss Ethel Hawley christened the vessel and Capt Frank Patten, a seasoned Sewall fleet commander, will helm the new ship.

Bath May T. Neville J. W. Hawley Hore Ethel Hawley Frank Patten Sewall Flseb

MacArthur Orders Deportation Prep for Insurgent Suspects

General MacArthur orders twelve natives to be taken aboard the Solace ahead of deportation. They are charged as insurgent abettors and agitators who pledged allegiance to the United States to aid revolutionary operations.

Manus MacArthur Solace United Stats

Beve ridge backed for 1904 presidential nom

Tennessee Republicans in caucus back Indiana Senator Beveridge for the 1904 presidential nomination. A separate note describes Emperor William's planned memorial tablet for fallen German officers and soldiers in the Far East, detailing its size and an inscription tribute.

Chattanooga Tenn Nashville Tennessee Caucus Beveridge Indiana William Germany Far East

Death of Queen Victoria Prompts Global Condolences

Telegrams of condolence pour in as London prepares for Edward VII proclamation ceremonies. The Gazette reports the king's accession speech promising constitutional rule and gratitude to Queen Victoria, with empirewide mourning and diplomatic corps expressing sympathy.

Edward VII England London the Gazette Queen Victoria Edward Wil Privy Council Nora Edward Albert Albert the Good Scottuna Sit Peraone Joseph Chamberlain Abhe Margulis Lansdowne Eaya Arsume Pepra Alfred Austin Lord Roberts Ban St Paula Barry Saul

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