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Portland Daily Press

Location

Portland, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1900

Page

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Democratic delegates gather for Maine convention in Lewiston

Lewiston hosts a Maine Democratic gathering with George H. Hughes leading. resignations and defections surface as Thomas Bridgham quits over Bryanism and McKinley support. Delegates, including J. Barton and D. J. McGilli_cuddy, weigh nominees like Samuel L. Lord and Obediah Gardiner amid platform endorsement of the Kansas City calls and Bryan Stevenson.

Lewiston Wiehorses George H. Hughes State Committee Thomas P. S. Bridgham Buckfield Bridgham McKinley Thomas Jefferson Oxford County PRISS Brijgham Kansas City Deve Hill Bryan J. Barton Worthend Darten Barton Cumberland County Swett M. P. Prank D. J. McGilicuddy Obediah Gardiner Ockland State Age Knox County Gardiner John F. Lynch Machias Lord Samuel L. Lord of Saco George BE. Hughes Bath Willis ¥. Patch Thomas White Bangor Oliver Otis

Steamer St Paul Brings Nome Martial Law News

The St Paul arrived from St Michael Alaska with word that martial law has been proclaimed at Cape Nome. It carried $1,500,000 in gold consigned to the Alaska Commercial Company and 60 aes.

San Francisco St. Paul St. Michael Alaska Cape Nome St. Paul Co Alaska ‘Commercial Company Aes

Weather Review for Boston and Northeast States

Weather broadcast notes increasing clouds and possible showers in Boston on Wednesday followed by fair conditions Thursday. Maine New Hampshire and Vermont forecast generally fair Wednesday with possible showers Thursday. Local observations from Portland report clear skies with temperatures around 68 to 72 and northwest winds. Regional readings list Boston 74 and New York 76 with clear conditions and light to moderate winds.

Boston Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont

Bryan Opens Democratic Campaign in Lincoln Neb

In Lincoln Nebraska July 10 1900 Bryan Towne and Weaver headline informal campaign events with about 15000 attendees. Bryan Towne speak at both meetings while Stevenson attends the evening event and is greeted by large crowds. Towne outlines reform platform denounces trusts and imperialism while Bryan defends the Kansas City platform and calls citizens to vote. Senator Jones says free silver remains a central issue and lists possible sites to notify the nomination.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Willam J. Bryan Charles A.towne James B. Weaver Bryan S Stevenson Bryan Towne Mr. Bryan Shafforth Colorado Cyclone’ Davis Lexus Assistance Secretary of the Interior Webstr Davis Charles A ‘Towne James 5. Weaver Weaver Charles A. Towne Webster Davis Ey Ey Ryan Acaa Ag Bose Grivit Uberty Meech Mr. Stevenson Democratic Party Lowe Porto Rico Philippines Nebras Aecclare Cara Chicago Norso Eeeate Chalce Llinois Temousane Adin Bh Ilke Chicagro Kansas City James G. Weaver Sone Jenga Congress Jones Democratic National Committees Pese Chindianapolis Columbus Ohio New York

Plot to assassinate President McKinley exposed

The World tomorrow reports a thwarted plot to kill President McKinley by a group of Spanish and Gabon conspirators based in New York. A warning letter triggered investigations led by Secretary Dick and Chairman Odell with detectives confirming key allegations before the president left for Canton.

New York McKinley Republican Nation Committee Charles Dick B. B. Odell New York State Committee Odell

Boycott Renewed Ties Up St Louis Transit Lines

In St Louis on July 10 a renewed strike disrupted transit with renewed general boycott backing. North and south routes carried reduced traffic while central lines ran normally. The company says schedules unaltered but workers expect lower receipts and stronger boycott than before.

St. Louis Jteiny

Plymouth Match Company organized at Augusta

MATCH COMPANY ORGANIZED Augusta July 10 The Plymouth Match Company organized at Kitt for the purpose of buying manufacturing selling and dealing in matches of all kinds with capital stock of 200, which nothing is paid in. Officers include Ira M Binrton of Boston president Walter S Salt of New York treasurer Certificate approved July 8 1900. Also filing today Grant Rogers Prohibition candidate for governor and Hon Waldo Pettengil of Rumford Falls to the house of representatives.

Augusta Plymouth Match Company Kitt Iram M. Binrton Boston Mass Walter S.salt New York Grant Rogers

Premiership Shuffle Tied to South Africa Postwar

The Daily Telegraph reports that after the war in Africa ends, Bir G Goldie will become governor of the Cape Colony while Sir Alfred Milner remains governor and high commissioner. A Lourenco Marques despatch notes a Boer bulletin claims Waterval has been recaptured.

London Daily Telegraph Ae Africa Bir G Goldie Cape Colony Alfred Milner South Africa Lourenzo Marques Waterval

Woman Fatally Burned in Auburn Street Fire Mishap

At 276 Auburn Street a glare of flame from a hanging oil can ignited a candle held by Mrs Louise Alpbert. She attempted to douse the blaze and her clothing was torn as she fled into the street. She was taken to Manchester Hospital. July 10.

Auburn Street Louise Alpbert Manchester N.H

News of Pekin Siege and Boxer Rebellion In China

London dispatches report fluid news from Pekin with legations possibly still active while Boxers and Imperial troops clash near Tianjin. British losses total around thirty with Chinese forces numbering 75,000 against 14,000 defenders aided by Japanese and Russian guns. A sudden downpour halted fighting. July 6 saw renewed bombardment and Shanghai reports of a blaze in the Dowager Empress era. The Times notes U S Secretary Hay’s policy as aligned with Britain’s commercial aims in China.

London Pekin Legations Tiensin Che Foo Ian Tsin H. M.S. Terrible Shanghai Joxpress Tuan Aan Vsuan Taisham Kang L'On ‘Sin Baron von Ketteler Tsung Li Yamen Prince Suan Daily News May the Times Great Britain Ng Land Aimple China Hay

Powers consent to no new territory for Japan troops

Berlin reports that all powers agreed to Japan landing a large force in China but forbade territorial gains from its troop presence. Germany denied secret pacts with Russia, noting friendly relations and no need for a treaty. The foreign office said Germany will inform cabinets of China status and take no immediate decision.

Berlin Foreign Office Today Associated Press Japan China Ching Apandas Foreign Office St. Petersburg Germany Russia Foreign Affairs Committee Bundesruth Eaig Lloyd Mall Gera Ministry of Marine Cannesa Strassburg Tien Tsin Taku Helampo Mong Kong Mate Maimanchis Kalgan de Berliner Neuste Nachrichting

Message from the Chinese Emperor on Moxer Rebellion

London dispatch reports a May 2 message from Emperor Kwang Hsu to Russia, Britain, and Japan denying Qing protection of the Boxers, pleading aid to quell the rebellion and defend the government, while regretting the murder of a Japanese envoy.

London Shanghai Daily Mail Himperor Kwang Hsu Pekin Nankin Kwang Hsu

Chinese Attack On Tientsin Frontier Reported

Reports from Tien Tsin describe daytime assaults by large Chinese forces on the western arsenal and the railway station, repulsed by British guns. Allied troops including British, French, Russian, and Japanese forces counterattacked, with Japanese forces turning the Chinese left. artillery duels continued into darkness with unclear casualties.

Infan H. M Ladysmith Tien 'Tsin Tak

Calais Man Elected Principal At Kash Maine Seminary

A. Bender of Calais was elected principal of the Kash Maine conference seminary today to fill the place of J. R. Haley who has resigned.

Sn Pak A. Bender Calais Kash Maine J.R. Haley

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HR. Bridgham Democrat Mr. Barts Hughes J. McGillicuddy Fred Emery Beane Hallowell Oliver Otts Rockland Tobias A. Burke Portland Ralph Pichsted H. E. Holmes Office of State RE. L. Jones M. P. Frank W. BE. Vinal Lhemaston FF. W. Knowlton Oldtown Liewellynee Alonzo Garcelon York County D. J. McGillicuddy Lewiston Statesman Asan Fitzgerald Frye- Payne Middle St Gro. A. Corrin Portland, Maine Special Department For Savings Cullen C. Chapman Thomas I, Eaton Eae Chapman Sethl Larrabee Steadman Perley P. Gurnham Aie M. Edwards James F. Hawkes Henry William ML Marks Adam P. Leighton Priges Fit Chiltoren Center & McDowell ST. SyTdt Isp Lavrean Agricultueral Department Meridan Philadelphia St. Prianes Stev Enson Lends His Voice Match Company Prince Tuan Shan Tung Shan ‘Tung Wires Peklu Ermaan Fowler A Goodnow United States Shanhai Shang Vung Mr. Goodnow Emperor Alen Tsin Pheon City Siew Sheng Yang 'L'Se Yang Hen Tho Foo Chow Io Kien Ten O Moreas Young Lu Trinister Nanking Iglesioys DR. Haley Waitt and Bond Blackstone Londre H. H. Hay & Son Middle Street Portia Hagiland & Co A. D Burbank, Douglass & Co Benson TATE A.M. Wentworth Practical Optician
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