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Newspaper

Portland Daily Press

Location

Portland, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1900

Page

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Democrats Back Stronger Subsidy Bill For Merchant Marine

Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts, ranking Democrat on the House merchant marine committee, says the Democratic minority supports strengthening the shipping subsidy bill. He notes the bill is improved but still flawed, with two amendments defeated by ship owners and Senator Hanna. He argues for expanding foreign ship purchases to boost American yards and flag use, and outlines opposition to restricting foreign vessels under subsidy terms.

Washington Fitzgerald Massachusetts Hous Merchant Marine Committee Democratic Persy House Senate Sec Hanna Gage Veesele

New York May Extend to Nine Hour Day Strike

The International Association of Machinists and the Amalagamated Engineers face a possible strike by about ten thousand members in the New York district. The move follows a push by the New York and New Jersey Machinery Manufacturers association to resume the nine hour day on April 1. George H. Warner, district business agent, says workers are ready to strike to win the nine hour day. The New York district covers New Jersey to Paterson and New York state to Newburg.

New York International Assoeciation of Machinists Eecovery New Jersey Machinery Manufacturers’ Association Central Federated Union Today George H. Warner New Jersey Paterson New York State Newburg Alstrict Warner Cleveland

Sydney Smith Dies After Typhoid Fever In Bomaston

Obituary notes the death of Sydney Smith, a longtime cashier at the Savings Bank, at his home after a bout with typhoid fever. The piece marks him as a leading local figure in bomaston and recalls his years of service in the community.

Bomaston Marcy Sydney Smith Om Savings Bank

Weather Outlook for New England and Boston Forecast

Boston reports Monday chiefly cloudy with possible showers at night and Tuesday. warmer with light variable winds. Washington outlook includes partly cloudy skies in New England with rain or snow in places by afternoon Tuesday and gradual warming. Portland records show clear morning and night with light west winds and no precipitation in last 24 hours.

Boston Washington New England

Weather Bureau yesterday observations fragment

The report shows Mar 25 at 8 p m meridian time with temperature and wind direction in multiple locations. Entries include clear conditions with varying temperatures and winds such as 44 NW and 46 while Philadelphia area shows garbled text.

The Agricultural Department Weather Bureau

BRITISH OFFENSIVES WEAK IN PAARDBERG MAJORS BLUNTED

London dispatches report Kitchener's failures at Paardeberg while Lord Roberts pursues Cronje and Mafeking relief remains blocked. The article notes missteps by British infantry, questions Roberts Kitchener coordination, and quotes reports from Ladysmith and Mafeking on shelling and siege conditions.

All Well in Mafeking Report From Bulawayo Telegram

London March 25 The war office received a telegram from Nicholson at Bulawayo stating Baden Powell reports All well to March 13 and that in recent days the enemy's cordon has become much relaxed Major John Nicholger Commandant general of the British South African police stationed in Rhodosta is referenced in Lord Roberts dispatches

London Bloemfontein Delly Mall Hudyard Kipling Ladysmith W. Stevens Daily Mail Rouxville Olivier Ladybranch Basutoland Clocolan French Times Mafeking Saya Baden-Powell Winston Churchill Morning Post South Africa Great Britain War Office Lord Roberts Nicholson Bulawao Maroh W Nicholson John Nicholger Hbodosta

Bitter foes as late allies ready to clash in South Africa

A Daily Telegraph despatch from Bloemfontein reports rising bitterness among Freestaters and Transvaal supporters with strong sentiment that a large Freestate force would clash with the Transvaalers if mobilized now. The correspondent notes the desire to act and the potential for immediate conflict as tensions escalate in the region.

London Bloemfontein Daily Telegraph Anye

British Cavalry Enter Transvaal Near Christiana

Despatch from Kimberley dated March 2 reports British cavalry entering the Transvaal and reaching 15 miles north of Christiana. British forces of Fourteen Streams are below Girangthe nesd. A movement sortie is expected soon.

London Daily Telegraph Kimberley Transvaal Christiana Girangthenesd

Boers Reoccupy Griquatown After Bold Advance

British forces report 400 troops left Kimberley to pursue Boer fighters toward Barkly West. Griquatown retaken Thursday with loyalists imprisoned, including women. London reports total British losses, excluding invalids.

Barkly West Griquatown Kimberley

Delagoa Bay Arbitration Postponed Over Division of Indemnity

The Delagoa Bay arbitration judgment delayed for a few days not due to unsettled indemnity, but because issues around distribution among claimant groups delay signing the award. The amount is fixed and division matters are deemed secondary, likely to be settled by the parties themselves.

Berow Switzerland Delagoa Bay Court of Arbitration

Korean minister Ye to sail for Paris for duty abroad

Chim Pom Ye extraordinary and plenipotentiary minister of Korea to the United States will sail from New York next Saturday for Paris to assume duties abroad. He has been assigned to Paris Vienna and St Petersburg to represent Korea in future postings. He plans to visit the President on arrival for leave and to settle financial affairs related to Korea.

Washington Chim Pom Ye Korea New York Paris Vienna St. Petersburg Koren Biaia Tscu

Quiet Day Amid Dual Governors Clash Threats in Kentucky

Frankfort March 25 Armed state troops loyal to Republican Governor Taylor and Democratic forces guarding prisoners Powers Culton Dowie remained in place as Adjutant Generals Collier and Murray met to avert a clash. Star witness Golden shows improvement as Powers examination looms possible Tuesday or Wednesday.

Frankfort State House Taylor Powers Culton Dowie Keckham Collier Murray Oy Cort F. Wharton Golden Commonwealth

Modern Imitation of Christ Stirs Tremont Temple Talk

Boston March 25 Rev Dr Lorimer of Tremont Temple urged Christians to imitate Christ by active service rather than mere words. He mocked original religiosity and warned churches to reframe priorities. Rev L H Dorchester urged Methodist unity, better church management, and longer pastorates to curb church politics and idle funds.

Boston Lorimer Tremont ‘Temple Sheldop Jesus de. Lorimer India Bomen America People’s Temple L. BH Dorchester

No Mines Laid At Arsenal And Capitol Grounds

Frankfort Kentucky March 25 The Republican Adjutant General Collier stated mines were being laid around the arsenal and Capitol grounds in an explanatory note to Democrats Assistant Adjutant General Murray Colier said soldiers had dug trenches and pretended to lay mines to create a sensation but the work had no sanction from Wen Collier and the men involved were sharply reprimanded.

Frankfort Collier Arsenal Capitol Murray Colier Wen

Wrecked Sailors Rescued After Reef Incident

On the steamer Olinda arriving from Cobanporte and Fortune Taland, 25 shipwrecked seamen and colonists from La Gloria were disembarked. The Norwe gian steamer Vramoes wrecked on Hogely reef March 2. crew sent boats for Inague, picked up by Admiral Lobley, landed at Fortune Inland. a schooner brought the crew to port and they were reimbursed by the Norwegian consul.

New York Olinda Coban Porte Fortune Taland la Gloria Vramoes Hogely Reef Habamwas Cramen Inague Admiral Lobley Fortune

Golden Last Witness In Kentucky Trial

Prosecution closes its case in Frankfort with Golden as the remaining witness. If he testifies tomorrow, cross examination could end Tuesday. Golden’s illness has cleared. he has been seen on the streets and may take the stand. The defense expects no challenge to his statements, while investigators focus on suspects including Tallow Dick Combe and others. A surprise witness from Mrs. Golden may appear, amid rumors of discord over a confession.

Frankfort Golden Georgetown Moore Suapleson Beattyville Harlana Whittaker Dick Comba Wharton Barbourville

Philippolis Occupied by General Clements Proclaims New Order

General Clements entered Philippolis at noon and read Lord Roberts’ proclamation to Dutch and Laglan. He urged burghers to obey military authorities and accept the new regime, announcing reappointments under the Queen and oaths of allegiance. Rebels near Closberg arrested. Langkloof commando fled north toward Fauresmith.

Philippolis Norval Pont Clements Lord Hoberts Dutch Laglan Free State Majoasty Bloemfontein Eevereer Closberg Langkloof Philopells Om Fauresmith

Powers Trial Resumes With Cross Examination Set

The examination in the Goebel assassination trial of Republican Secretary of State Caleb Powers continues tomorrow morning in Frankfurt Kentucky. Sergeant F Wharton Golden who testified for the state will be cross examined and his wife Mrs Golden will also be examined as the prosecution seeks to corroborate her husband. Doctors who performed the autopsy on the late Wev Goebel are expected to be called as witnesses.

Frankfurt Caleb Powers F. Wharton Golden Wev Goebel

Editorial on Canadian budget and imperial free trade stance

Tocdon March 26 The Times editorial discusses the Canadian budget praising imperial solidarity and Vielding's speech while noting tariff difficulties for Britain and hoping for free trade over protection. TENANTS HAD NARROW ESCAPE Boston March 25 Fire on Hanover Street rescued ten women and children from a block early today.

Tocdon The Times Vielding England Boston Marc Hanover Street

Five-Story Brick Tenement Fire Damages Building

Police say five story brick building at 280 Hanover Avenue was used as a tenement by five families. A number of occupants were partly unconscious during the blaze as smoke filled the structure. Fire crews arrested the spread, with only the first floor reportedly unaffected.

Hanover Ove Familica

Editor Goes to Jail Over Criticism in Manila

Filipino journalist calls out military administration in Inland regions and Namacopachen. General Otis arrests the editor for sedition while warning extreme party members to moderate. Rebels in General Young's district face increased pursuit ahead of the season.

Mapils la Patria Nodel Liberal Extreme Filipino Otis Young Namacopachen

Mormon colonies in Mexico see influx of Utah settlers

In Chibunbwa Mex March 35 the cav eral Mormon colonies report rising inflation from an influx of over EX Mormon immigrants from Utah in the last two months. The colonies were built under Mexican government concessions.

Chibunbwa Mex Sta Utah

Visual symptoms and lonasa glasses aid distant focus

A SYMPTON describes blurred distant vision and near vision clarity issues. It notes many complaints in recent weeks and claims lonasa glasses correct the out of focus eyes, helping customers see far objects clearly.

A M Wentworth Practical Optician Shoppers Guide

A M Wentworth, practical optician located at 546 Congress Street, offers eyewear services and optical goods. The notice highlights professional eyewear fitting, lens selection, and adjustable frames for customers in the area.

Congress St

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