Reed Avoids House Floor After Speakership
Special to the Press from Washington March 1 Ex Speaker Reed with his daughter visits Washington to attend to Supreme Court matters but remains largely confined to the House aides and corridors Heed avoids floor receptions for prominent visitors and will likely not appear on the House floor soon, upholding his historic caution about social events in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reed
Supreme Court of the United States
Mr. Heed
Capitol
Senate
Henderapo
Heed
Dogo
House of Representatives
Bryan
Gen. Shafter
Santiago
Hole Opens on Wiscasset Toll Bridge Sparks Travel Halt
A large hole was found in the Wiscasset toll bridge this morning with about sixty feet of span missing. The break likely occurred near dawn and is believed to be caused by an act of foe. Travel will be halted for several days while repairs are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
Wiscasast
Lane unanimously renominated for mayor in Augusta caucus
At the Hopublissa general caucus in Augusta Samuel W. Lane was unanimously nominated for mayor for the fourth time. The administration under Lane was praised as satisfactory with no opposition to the renomination. He has served the city in various capacities for thirty years with an unblemished record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Samuel W. Lane
Lane
Weather forecast for Boston and Maine from March 1
Partly cloudy and colder Friday with fresh westerly winds. Saturday, fair weather with light to fresh west to north gales in parts of Maine and coast snow near the coast in western areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
Maine
Portland Weather Summary for Mar 1 1900
Local records report 5S a m readings with barometer 30.196 and light snow. At 8 p m barometer 20.54 and heavy rain. Maximum temperature 50, minimum 17, mean 28. Wind: N at 10 and E at 30 with max 35. Precipitation 24 hours noted as J.01. Humidity 100 percent at both times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Mar
Weather bureau report from March first shows varied readings
Yesterday March 1 the agricultural department weather bureau recorded temperatures from 4 to 60 degrees at multiple cities including New York Philadelphia Washington Buffalo Detroit Chicago St Paul Huron and Jacksonville. Wind directions ranged from N to NW with several locations noting clear or rainy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
P. m
Zeenen
New York
Ashington
Detroit
P. Oldy
Calcago
Oldy
Ss. Paul
Huron
Dak
Hiemarck
Clear
Jacksonville
Professor Bernard Moses Heads to Washington for Philippine Commission
Berkeley California March 1 Professor Bernard Moses left for Washington after a telegram from Senator Perkins requesting his consult with President McKinley about his anticipated appointment to the new Philippine commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Cal
Bernard Moses
Washington
Senator Perkins
McKinley
Philippine Commission
Boers Fall Back as British Reinforcements Gird the Cape
London reports Britons surge with war news as Ladysmith remains contested. Estimates push British forces toward 250000 with 60000 new troops pledged, while Kitchener plans to join Clement and Gatoors for Bloemfontein advance. Royal congratulatory telegraphs cross Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Lansdowne
War Office
Lord Roberts
Ladysmith
van Beenens Pass
Arillery
Pretoria
Free State
Leyde
Joutertle
Winburg
Bloemfontein
Albrecht
Paardeberg
Bloeffontein
Lord Kitchener
Clement and
Geners Gatoors
Buller
William
Francis Joseph
Humbert
Battle Looms as Seven Thousand Boers Mass on British Front
Report from the front notes about 7000 Boers concentrating on the British line near Pastleberg and the Orange Free State. British cavalry skirmished with them as Lord Roberts praised Osnadinoe for courage, while Albrecht blasted Magersfontein strategy and warned the Boer cause remains far from over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastleberg
Orange Free State
Ittle
Akirmisking
Wromie
Albrecht
Magerefontein
Magersfontein
Lord Roberta
Oronje
Kopjes
Wolmarns
President McKinley to Visit New York for Banquet
President McKinley will travel to New York tomorrow and attend a banquet at the Waldorf Astoria on Saturday night hosted by the Ohio Society of New York. He will be accompanied by Mrs. McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
New York
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Ohio Society of New York
Chicago Bucketing Scandal Grips Board of Trade Figures
Three prominent Chicago board of trade members arrived today under federal scrutiny on charges of bucket shop ping. The arrival was announced as authorities moved to pursue an alleged exchange of deceitful broker activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Buller reports Ladysmith relief and Boer retreat
General Buller cables that Ladysmith was relieved and the Boers have retreated from the area. He notes the countryside south of the town is clear and only a small guard remains north of Surprise. The garrison faced ration strain and was supplemented by horse and mule meat as they prepared for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladyamith
Ladyaemith
Nelthrope
Marsh
Ladysmith
Joyful London greets news with massive celebrations
London crowds flood the streets in wild jubilation after a major victory report. From Mayfair to Trafalgar Square, bands and patriotic songs erupt as Americans mingle with locals. The empire collectively cheers, though delays in further news force a pause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Manalon House
West End
Trafalgar Square
Empire
Highest Tide Destroys Franklin Wharf Amid Harbor Flood
A northeast storm raised the harbor water to unprecedented levels last night causing extensive damage along Commercial Street. Franklin Wharf suffered wrecked planks and damaged shed floors as freight was moved to safety, while the fire boat and electric wires faced risks from the surge. Several warehouses reported water damage and flooding, with thousands of dollars in goods affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial
Franklin Wharf
New York
Porter
Maine
Hteamabp
Mali
Ool
Flo
Chenery Manufacturing Company
Milliken-Tomlincon Company
Skiings, Hawkes & Co
Pearl
Lady Smith Enters After Surrender of Cronje
London dispatch reports General Buller confirming another British victory following Cronje’s surrender. Message from Litteton's headquarters dated March 1 notes allied forces including Cabloeers and a composite regiment advancing with reported success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
oMos
Buller
Litteton
S.m
Wit the
Cabloeers
Train Washout Near New Haven Kills Four
A southbound passenger train on the N Y N H and H railroad derailed after a washout two miles north of New Haven. Four people were killed and seven injured, with victims including engineer Stephen Searls and baggage master Edward Barrows. The incident occurred while the train was coming from Shelbourne Falls, Massachusetts, on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisinville
Gonn
Northhampton
N.Y
Shelborne
Eye strain warns of permanent injury and glasses save sight
The note urges immediate eye care warning that reading without help strains eyes. It says losing items like a watch or ring is replaceable but eyesight is not, so wear glasses now to maintain strength and avoid lifelong unsatisfactory vision. A proverb stresses timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina
Also Mentioned on This Page
NED
Potter Drug and Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Vise
Cavour
MR. Reed
Wiscasset Bridge
Local Weather Report
Prof
Moses
Tered Ladysmith
Africa
the Apollinaris. CO. Ld
Dublin
Cay College
Atuda
Malta
Gibraltar
Procieomt Kroger Jm
Cape Town Wilt
Cape Town
Moreh
Oval Baking Powder Coy
William GT
Cronje
New Haven Road
Hartford
Blackstones
New England
Waitt & Bond Blackstones
Blackstone St
Chapman National Bank
Portland, Maine
Corporaféme
Individals
Special Department For Savings
Cullen C. Chapman
H. Eaton
Seth L. Larraqee
Ft. M. Steadman
Perley P. Granham
Grice MW. Edwards
James F. Hawkes
Henry
Csgood
William M. Marks
Adam P. Leighton
MWSF
Ben
A.M. Wentworth
Practical
Congress St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!