Coast guard plans next effort to lift the Californian wreck
A Boston Tow Boat Co plan to refloat the stranded Californian near Ram Island ledge after repeated attempts failed. Capt. Humphreys said pumps work well and an imminent lift would proceed if seas permit, noting past recoveries like the Brooklyn’s haul in 72 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Queen
Ram Island Ledge
Humphreys
Boston Towboat Company
Capt Humphreys
Brooklyn
Olgler
Dinner to Dewey's Captains in New York
Surviving captains of Dewey's Manila fleet were honored at a dinner at the Local club in New York on March 15. About 75 members and guests attended as naval officers from the Boston, Concord, and Baltimore ships were named along with Petrel and Boston lieutenants Gibson and Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dewey
Manila
Uoctonial Club
Frank Wildes
Boston
Aes Walker
Conerd
N. M. Dyer
Baltimore
KR YT. Hall
Frinley A. Fiaken
Petrel
Solin Gibson
Portland Post Office Schedule and Corrections
Corrected to January 1 1900 the Portland Post Office hours and mail arrival times. Lists offices, cashiers, money order, registry, and Sunday windows, plus delivery routes and city sections. Details include multiple railroad connections with arrival and closing times, and various intermediate offices along the Maine region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pos
A& mi
Megistry
General J
India
Boston & Mains Railroad
Eastern Division
Boston, Southern and Western
Boston and Maine Railroad
Western Division
Maine Central Railroad
Augusta
Malne Central Railroad
Farmington
Rockland
Knox and
Lincoln
Kowhapan
Central Railroad
Island Pond
Grand Trunk Railway
Gorham
N. A
Grand Trunk Railroad
Loo
Swanton
Mountain Division
M.C. Rk
Hartistt
N.H
Sescmvmane
Andre SS
South Portland
Willard
Cape Age
Pleasantdale
Cash Corner
ENGLAND'S WAY. Mediation Requests in South Africa
Continued from First Page, the Senate correspondence on mediation requests in South Africa. The documents mirror those already sent to the House of Commons by Mr. Balfour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
South
Raze Johannesburg Urged by Boer Leaders as War Expands
A dispatch from Montague White, Travevaal agent in the United States, argues Johannesburg must be razed to deny strategic value to an invading force, while noting the loss could reach 150 million and devastate industry. London reports Lord Roberts confirms Gatacre crossed the Orange River and joined Pole Carew with 2000 guards to advance toward Boethulte in a coordinated move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Werdd
Montague White
Travevaal
United States
Johanesburg
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Bosra
London
War Office
Lord Roberta
Bloemfontein
Gatacre
Orange River
Boethulte
Pole Carew
Guards Brigade
Clements
Bethany
War Update From South Africa Fronts Campaign Notes
March reports from Batholie Bridge Camp and Kimberley detail brigades forming junctions with Gatacre and Brabant forces and a patrol en route to Aliwal North. Lord Methuen at Kimberley praises bravery of Cronje while noting disciplined foe. French foreign minister Dalousse states powers unlikely to intervene given telegram exchanges between Britain and the republics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Lord Methuen
Kimberley
Cronje
Paria
M. Dalousse
Senate
France
South Africa
Lritich
Republica
British Troops Enter Bloemfontein After War Advance
London dispatch reports 1 PM entry of British forces into Bloemfontein with a Royal banner raised for Lord Roberts battalion amid cheers. President Steyn flees to Kroonstad. a note from the commander praises orderly treatment as British advance toward Pretoria continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Roberta
Bloemfontein
Free State
Lord Roberts
Keflirs
Steyn
Kroonstads
Lord Hoberts
Breyn
Pretoria
Open Door Threat Amid Chinese Internal Dissent
Shanghai reports say the Empress Dowager's reform stance may end the open door policy. The American association warns of rebellion and anti foreign sentiment harming interests and urges concerted action by powers. Washington notes the cablegram is under serious consideration. A warship may be sent from Manila as attacks on the American mission rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
American Association
United States
China Association
Claude M. MacDonald
Washington
State Department
China
Conger
Santang
Manila
Delagoa Bay Decision Delayed Acknowledged By Gazette
London March 15 The Pall Mall Gazette reports authoritatively that U S minister to Switzerland John G Leishman has lodged a strong protest to the federal government over the Delagoa Bay railroad award. The tribunal's printed judgment is expected to be delivered to litigants within four to eight weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pal Mall Gazette
John G. Leishman
U. S
Switzerland
Prominent Physician Arrested in Melden Mass Case
Melden Massachusetts March 15 Dr Henry E Taylor a well known physician is alleged to have assaulted last Friday Mrs Ethel L Pike wife of Robert M Pike The woman is 31 years old and leaves a husband and a child 14 months old Dr Taylor aged 76 is a longtime figure in the city with a large practice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melden
Mass
Henry E. Taylor
Ethel L. Pike
Robert M. Pike
Pike
Taylor
London militia captain vows to guard arms in gubernatorial contest
Lexington dispatch reports Captain Ed Parker of the London Kentucky militia claims 400 guns two cannons and two gatling guns are stored in London and will be held at all hazards against any seizure He says guards and citizens will resist if a clash occurs and vows to keep the weapons until the gubernatorial contest is resolved by the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Ed Parker
London, Ky
Taylor
London
Striking Granite Cutters Fail To Win Demands
Boston March 15 President Mitchell of the New England Association of Granite Manufacturers denies that granite cutters have achieved their aims in the strike. He states the union seeks an eight hour day and a minimum wage of eight dollars, which no members of the association have accepted as yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mitchell
N. E. Association of Granite Manufacturers
Wday
Granite Cutters Union
New England Association
Lodging House Fire Causes Jump From Tremont Street
A small blaze on the second floor of a Tremont Street lodging house sent smoke through the building. John H. Lee and Miss Annie Whalen on the third floor leapt to the sidewalk. The woman suffers a fractured skull and is in critical condition. the man has multiple fractures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
McGovern Defeats Lenney in Featherweight Bout
Philadelphia crowd watched Terry McGovern, world featherweight champion, defeat Eddie Lenney in a short contest at the Industrial Athletic Club. Lenney was outclassed and knocked down three times in the final round of what was billed as a six round match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Terry McGovern
Eddie Lenney
Industrial Athletic Club
Lenney
Fire destroys Sons & Maxwell factory in Muskegop
Fire swept the machine room at the Sons & Maxwell furniture plant in Pentwater Michigan tonight destroying the plant. The blaze threatens the lumber yard and dry kiln with the loss estimated at 300000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegop
Mich
Sons & Maxwell Furniture
Pentwater
Fans & Maxwell
Francis Froth Found After Years Missing in Hartford
Hartford report confirms Francis Froth located in Albany after years away. Authorities identify the man as Will Bemis, originally from Vermont, aiding in the long chase to resolve his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford, Ct
Francis Froth
Herreasw
Albany
Gald O Be
Will Bemis
Vermont
Trouble for City Treasurer in Bank Withdrawal Probe
Mosten March 15 The common council will investigate the failure of overweight to withdraw funds from Globe National Bank before its doors were closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosten
Common Council
Nenmare
Globe National Bank
Coren of Flam Leads Calitetota Fi orrap Oo Event
In a quiet community venue the Coren of Flam takes center stage guiding a local festival tied to the Sis Comeay. The event highlights cultural displays and a ceremonial procession, drawing residents to celebrate heritage and craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabo
Senate row as Penrose-Categorization erupts in Quay debate
Senate debate over the Porto Rico bill turns sensational as Penrose accuses Gallinger of delaying the Quay seating vote. Gallinger retorts the charge, calling Penrose's conduct unmanly as the chamber moves toward a vote on Porto Rico government and duties. The session adjourns with the Quay seating issue postponed to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Wallinger
New Hampshire
Penross
Pennsyrania
Porto Hico
Fairbanks
Indiana
Quay
Bis
Mr. Gallinger
Jones
Arkansas
United States
Porto Rico
Wellington
Maryland
Heroes of the Maine Monument Unveiled at Key West
March 15 Key West Florida saw the unveiling of a monument to the heroes of the battleship Maine who perished in Havana on February 15, 1898. More than ten thousand people attended the ceremony with a procession from the naval station to the cemetery led by the Key West cornet band, military detachments, city officials, and various fraternal groups. Rev Charles W Fracer spoke, and hundreds of schoolchildren laid wreaths on the graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Allzens
Maine
Havana
Naval Station
Kay West Cornet
Machias
Fret Artillery
Key West Guards
Knighta of
Pythias
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Charles W. Fra Cer
Fire damages Union block offices in Biddeford
Firefighters fought a closet blaze on the third story of Union block home to Metropolitan Insurance and Union Book Co. The fire started likely from hot coals in an ash can, dense smoke hindered early attack, water doused the flames, and charred timbers and furniture will require replacement or polishing. Losses include $18,500 insurance on the Union Book Co. building and smaller damages to Metropolitan furniture and nearby stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Metropolitan Insurance Office
Union Block
Union Book Company
Metropolitan Insurance Company
Peterson
Portland
Rise
Guilbert
A.W. Ross
Rowland Hill
Disaster Threat Looms Near Highland Light
A calm but menacing forecast warns of a possible severe storm at Highland Light, Massachusetts, with conditions likened to the deadly November 26 1998 event. The area sees strong northeast winds predicted by the weather bureau, threatening high seas and dangerous seas compounding maritime risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Light
Mass
Marsh
Weather Bureau
Burnett and Townsend Marry in a London Club Ceremony
A cablegram from Washington dated March 15 reports the marriage of Mrs Frances Hodgdon Burnett to Mr Stephen Townsend F R CO 8 of the Inner Temple Continental club London. The notice names both spouses and their affiliations, presenting a brief society marriage announcement from overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frances Hodgdon Burnett
Stephen Townsend
F. R. CO
Inner Temple
Continental Club
London
Stops the Cough and work off the Cod. een Ro San ichn fuse
Public health notice appears garbled OCR text referencing cough relief and a remedy. No coherent names, organizations, places, dates, or events are readable to establish a factual item for a summary.
Hotel Men Dismissed as Outrage in New York Court
In Jefferson Market police court Magistrate Corneal summarily dismissed leaders of the orchestra and managers arrested after midnight at Chief Devery's order. He called the arrests an outrage and planned a civil suit against Devery. The grand jury protested District Attorney Gardiner's presence during Dr Parkhurst's examination, asking to examine witnesses without DA pressure. Gardiner argued for his right to be in the grand jury room. Recorder Goff allowed him to speak and upheld the grand jury's procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jefferson Market
Corne
Orches
Gardiner
Parkhurst
Goff
Col. Gardiner
Grand Jury
Heo
Court to return four alleged conspirators for swift exam
In Frankfort on March 15, county and district court officers agreed to bring back Secretary of State Powers Holland Whittaker W H Oulton and Captain Davis the four alleged secessories to the assassination of Goebl and to give them a speedy examination. The order of transfer from Louisville was made this morning. County Judge Moore and deputy sheriff will depart immediately to escort the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Powers
Holland Whittaker
W. H. Oulton
Davis
Gor
Goeb
Travafer
Louisville
Moore
Fashionable Doctor Arrested in Harvard Library Theft
Roaton March 15 Dr Charles E Cameron, once practicing in this city, was arrested by Boston and private officers on charges of stealing one hundred book plates from rare Harvard College Library. Cameron hails from a long respected local family and denies the accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roaton
Charles E Cameron
Boston
Harvard College
Cameron
Cameron Eaye
Turkiye Sends Militia Report Before Rail Concession Decision
In Constantinople on March 16 anxiety grows among officials over Russia’s refusal to modify demands on Asia Minor railroad concessions. The Turkish government warns against submission and the Sultan awaits a militia report on strategic implications before deciding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Asia Minor
John A. Andrews & Co. Reports Estate Liabilities and Assets
The wholesale grocery firm John A. Andrews & Co. reports total liabilities of 264,522.81 and assets of 1,414,179.50. Contingent liabilities, including notes discounted on the firm, are 12,225.22 net. The firm’s members carry heavy liabilities largely through endorsement of the firm’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boatop
Irm
John A. Andrews & Co
Orm
State Board Holds Sheep Institute at Maochies
The State Board of Agriculture met in Maochies on March 1 to conduct a sheep institute. Attendees included Secretary Mc Keen and sheep industry interests from Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maochies
State Board of Agriculture
Thoms
McKeen
State Board
Vermont
Otis ships Spearheads to Barcelona from Manila
A cable from Gen. Otis in Manila reports 588 Speoards shipped today to Barcelona, Spain, including officers and 87 enlisted men of the Spanish army rescued from Filipino insurgents, along with the wives of eight officers and 14 children of other families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
Manila
Barcelona
Spain
Sharkey Stops McCormick in Quick Colosseum Bout
Hartford report records Tom Sharkey delivering a knockout blow to Texas Jim McCormick in 8 seconds of a Coliseum match before the Nutmeg Athletes club audience, marking a swift finish in the boxing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Tom Sharkey
Texas
Jim McCormick
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Kroger
Burnett
Misc Bllanbovs
Johann Hoff
Muhdkekehs
Russia
A Sheep Institute
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Reuben K. Dyer
Exchange Street
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren St
Iwotice
C. H. Guppy & CO
Monument Sq
Mme. A. N. Hawes
Falmouth St
Mae. Hawes
Mar
Ers Yortland Electric Light Company
Peter
Portland Bery Tric Light Company Co
W. Brown
Sheldon
Kas
Charles H. Sheldon
Myron A. Watterman
Uncle Sam
United States Army
Vilipinus
Sam
Liverty
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