Porto Rican bill compromise ed on tariff delay discussed
Washington March 14 Republican senators in caucus reached a partial agreement on Porto Rican legislation. The House bill for 4 million dollars was to be passed immediately, a civil government for the islands to be handled promptly, and the tariff measure postponed while a seven senator committee seeks a revenue compromise. Senators favored humane $2,000,000 relief and debated delaying broader action.
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Washington
Allison
Senator Foraker
Eikins
Congress
Foraker
Senate
Congressman Boutelle May Go Before Convention in Bangor
Bangor April 10 1900 prospect of renomination for Congressman Boutelle is reported as favorable by supporters in the Fourth District. Meanwhile in Nashua there is no change in the Nashua Iron Foundry strike as union negotiator James Keach visits but fails to secure a settlement with non union workers at the plant.
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Bangor
Merab
Bes
Congr
Eurely
Nashua
N. H
Nashua Toon and Brass Foundry
James Keach
Pittenburg
National Iron Moulders’ Union
Maiko
Benson
Senators Debate Tariff on Porto Rico Industry Access
Senator Pratt urged a protective tariff to shield U S industries with firm support for the House bill. Senators Foraker Hoar Warren Aldrich Mason argued each side, stressing deliberation and the broader legal and economic implications. A committee suggestion emerged as the caucus adjourned after authority was granted.
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Pratt
United States
Port Hico
Foraker
House
Hoar
Senate
Warren
Porto Rico
Aldrich
Mason
Seon
Atedia
Stoned Non-Union Men at Saco & Pettee Shop
Biddeford March 14 striking Saco & Pettee Machine Shop workers are paid off as union men march to the counting room. Non union workers operate the shop with 15 pon-union men at work and foundry run by non-union helpers. Some stone throwing at furnace staff occurs with minimal damage. union denies broad participation.
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Biddeford
Saco & Pettee
Svep
Fraud Verdict Renders Johnson Will Invalid
In a Supreme Court session the jury found Mrs Mary Johnson not sound minded when she signed her will and codicil. They ruled the documents were procured by undue influence and fraudulent circumvention by James W Powers pastor of All Souls Catholic Church lawyer Peter Condon and Mary Kelly a servant, altering the estate valued around 20000 that favored Roman Catholic institutions.
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Supreme Court
Mra
Mary Johnson
Mra. Johnson
Mra Johnson
Hey
James W. Powers
All Souls’ Human Catholic
Ohurch
Peter Condon
Mary Kelly
Local forecast calls for fair, colder conditions and winds
Boston forecast for Friday predicts fair but colder weather with light variable winds and possible rain or snow as clouds move in. Washington issues forecast for Thursday and Friday with a cold wave likely in the afternoon or night and fresh northerly winds by Friday. Maine expects fair but colder Thursday and a cold afternoon or night with Friday winds.
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Boston
Washington
Maine
Weather Bureau Report From Portland March 14 1900
Portand weather data shows 8 a.m. barometer 29.864 inches, thermometer reading 23, dew point 7, relative humidity 40 percent, NW wind at 4 mph, cloudy. 6 p.m. barometer 20.806 inches, thermometer 1, dew point 13, humidity 48 percent, NW wind 0 mph, clear. Max temp 43, min 1, mean unknown, wind NW 12, precipitation 0 in 24 hours.
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Portland
Mar
Loon Weather Bureau
St. Max
Weather Observations for March 14 Across Cities
The Weather Bureau notes yesterday March 14 at 8 p m meridian time. Observations cover temperature wind direction and weather state for sections including Boston New York Chicago and other listed locales. Reports indicate clear conditions in several stations with temperatures around the mid to high 70s and 80s in select areas.
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The
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
Boston
New York
Chicago
Ol Biamarck
Jacksony
Fall of Bloemfontein Captured by British Army
London reports Lord Roberts has occupied Bloemfontein and raised the British flag at the presidency. Despatch dated March 13 says troops took possession with the keys of public offices presented by Bloemfontein officials. Citizens welcomed the British forces as the town was evacuated by Steyn’s government.
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London
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
War Office
Steyn
Orange Free State
Frazer
Landrost
Tein
Bloemfontein Surrenders as British Forces Enter
Bloemfontein capitulated at noon after French approached and a white flag was raised. Lord Roberts entered the town at noon to an ovation, amid cheering crowds and patriotic pageantry, while British wounded were cared for in the president’s house. A Pretoria dispatch notes Salisbury’s reply and Boer denial of annexation. Prisoner escape plots are suspected at Simonstown as a melon mail trick is investigated.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Bloemfontein
Steyn
French
Keller
Lord Roberts
Spitzkop
President's House
Pretoria
Lord Salisbury
Cape Town
Mirch
Simonstown
London Relief Binds News Of Cronje Surrender
London papers report the surrender of General Cronje and relief of Lady Amth. Queen Victoria and royal household celebrate at Windsor with cheers as Lord Robert’s dispatch echoes through the city. Parades in South London honor the victory while crowds await further word.
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London
Roberta
Bloemfontein
War Office
Windsor Castle
Prince of Wales
Marlborough House
Lord Wolesley
Pell Mall
Cronje
Ladyamth
Widows and Orphans Fund
Bie
Windsor
Household Brigade
Su Aabyn
Lord Robert
Hero of the Hour Roberts Elevates Britain in Campaign
London reports Lord Roberts reached Modder River February 9 and Bloemfontein March 13, relieving Kimberley and Ladysmith, capturing General Cronje. The press hails him as hero of the hour, predicting continued victory over the republics as the Free State fades.
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London
Lord Roberts
Modder River
Bloemfontein
Kimberley
Ladysmith
Cronje
Free State
England
The
Je Iapot
Lord Roberts iI
Steyn
Brazer
Nres
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