23 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Portland Daily Press
Location
Portland, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
1
Unusual interest marks the Coeur d Alene case as the prosecution rests after five weeks and the defense begins. Governor Breen(en)berg of Idaho, a Populist Democrat, is called to rebut charges. He recounts mine troubles, how he sent representatives to investigate, and requested state troops in volunteer service.
The Senate today, by near unanimous vote, ratified the treaty between the United States and Great Britain regarding estates of citizens of one country who die in the other. The measure passes in executive session, confirming the agreement and its provisions for asset handling across borders.
Washington dispatch predicts rain or snow in Maine Friday with the southeast portion fair Saturday. Colder conditions and fresh south to west winds. Boston forecast calls for fair and warm Friday, likely fair and colder Saturday with westerly winds.
Portland weather bureau reports at 8 a m barometer 30.14 inches thermometer 25 dew point 18 relative humidity 60 percent wind from the west at 6 miles per hour clear sky. 5 p m barometer 30.20 inches thermometer 36 dew point 20 relative humidity 60 percent wind from the west at 5 miles per hour. Maximum temperature 37 minimum 20 mean 28. Maximum wind velocity 20.5 miles per hour. Precipitation in the last 24 hours 0.
The Agricultural Department Weather Bureau reported yesterday March 22 at 8 p m meridian time observing temperatures and conditions for multiple cities. Readings include Boston 48 SW clear New York 42 SW clear Philadelphia 44 8S clear Washington 48 5 clear Albany 38 8 clear Buffalo da SW clear Detroit 42 SW clear ate 50 SW clear St Paul clear uron Dak 44 N clear Bismarck 38 NE clear Jacksonville 62 SE p eldy.
Bangor reports on March 22 that about 250 is missing from Hooksport town accounts, discovered by the newly elected fleetmen. The case has been turned over to the town attorney for investigation.
London dispatches report persistent rumors that Mafeking is relieved and that General Gatacre was defeated, but the War Office denies confirmation and notes no new news. Boer women allegedly plead for shot at imprisoned British at Pretoria while claims of Italian intervention fade. Reports from the front describe Maxim fire near Col. Plumer’s camp and near misses, with various German and British movements, yet official word remains cautious amid ongoing siege expectations.
Frontline report from Friday March 16 notes Commandant Snyman moving forces from Mafeking toward Lobataki. Col Bodie’s March 15 reconnaissance found Piteani and Potbulge occupied by Boer units. He observed Boer strength at a railway curve and a gun mounted on the line during demonstrations near Goode Siding.
London reports no overtures to Lord Salisbury regarding peace with the South African republics and no plans to press such talks. Telegraphic exchanges have focused on prisoner treatment with Lord Salisbury holding Kruger’s agents in check. The safety of Johannesburg and its mines has not been raised as an issue. A parliamentary briefing on Salisbury Kruger correspondence will follow.
In a lively engagement near Warrenton on March 22, a Boer artillery battery of four guns was silenced by a British battery led by Major Blewitt. A scouting party faced heavy fire but escaped at night. two Vryburg residents held by Boers were released under a white flag. Reports say the Kimberley gun has moved to Pretoria and trains run within eight miles of Warrenton.
Dispatches from Bloemfontein and Cape Town report bitter mood between the Transvaal and Free State amid shifting forces. Deserters say Boer positions south of the Vaal are unlikely to stand, while Kruger and Steyn reportedly plan aApril meeting. proclamations declare the Free State intact, as Boers evacuate Kipdam and Winsorton and destroy river ferries, with patrols by British forces across the Vas.
Pittsburg March 2 The Carnegie Steel company limited and the H C Frick Coke company announce a reorganization plan to form a New Jersey incorporated company. The move terminates existing equity proceedings and consolidates Carnegie interests with Frick Coke across Pennsylvania and beyond, absorbing Coke stockholders into the new entity under a unified control structure.
Captain Thomas Souttie of the brig J. C. Hamlen Jr. arrived in New York aboard the Agspanthue, after the wrecked brig, bound from Turk’s Island to Portland, was blown 250 miles off Nantucket in a hurricane. The crew were rescued February 4 by the Emir near Algiers. The 540 ton brig, built Liverpool 1800, belonged to J. C. Hamlen & Son.
March 22 special meeting of the Board of Trade and transports to discuss the Porto Rican tariff. San Juan merchant Nicholas Uyangoren warns of extreme misery and credit collapse. Resolution calls for US policy toward Porto Rico to be set independently of Cuba and the Philippines, demanding free commercial intercourse and a civil government for the island.
New York March . Eastern league magnates met today but no decision was reached on a circuit. Officials indicated Washington and Baltimore would be included, expanding to ten clubs.
The text explains that holding a book close does not prove near sight while most defects can be worsened by such strain. It notes a type focuses best at about thirteen to fourteen inches, and persistent close reading strains the eyes, suggesting wearing glasses during reading to prevent worsening.
A M Wentworth is listed as a practical optician located at 646 l Congress Street in Portland. The brief entry confirms the business name and street address without additional details.
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