18 May 1900
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Newspaper
Portland Daily Press
Location
Portland, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
1
Two men attempted a midnight robbery on the Texzes and Padla railroad at Glade Creek. A revolver forced the fireman to step down from the tender while the engineer sped away, and the desperados jumped aboard as the engine surged forward.
Havana May 17. Principal charge against postmaster Thompson and Cuban clerks alleges conspiracy to shield U S. Neely amid altered voucher records and sold over $1500 in old stamps. Bail reduced from 10000 to 1000. Moya and Mascaro bail at 1500. Reeves at home under special agent charge as investigations continue.
A fragment describes thousands of dollars and distribute irregularly among individuals. It mentions names or initials and implies a local postal or community context. The readable text lacks clear events, dates, or organizations to confirm specifics.
Copenhagen's Daily Mail correspondent reports the Danish government will not enter further negotiations with the United States over the Danish West Indies. The premier will not seek new offers and Denmark intends to keep its colonial possessions unless a definite advantageous offer cannot be declined.
The Eastern Star reports the largest membership increase in five years at the Grand Chapter in Augusta on May 17. Twelve charters and ten dispensations were issued, bringing state membership to 6,006 up from 4,245 last year. Officers elected include Grand Matron Mrs Helle P Smiley of Waterville and Grand Patron Benjamin P Hadley of Harbor.
A Port Hawkesbury despatch says the steamer Semantha ran aground on Long Beach while en route from Miramichi to Philadelphia. It struck McMillan's Rock, took on water, and will be towed to Halifax for dry dock repairs with the Goliath assisting wrecking operations.
London May 17 The Secretary of State for India Lord G Hamilton convened a meeting of Indian clerks and factory officers to discuss famine relief. He warned that a wage famine worsens hunger and urged the government to diversify industries and seek new contracts with local producers to ease hardship.
The Weather Bureau reports Friday showers in New England with clearing later. Saturday looks fair with variable winds as widely noted by The Weather in Boston and Washington.
Local weather bureau reports for Portland on May 17 1900 show morning readings with barometer 60.190, temperature 50, dew point 44, humidity 52, wind from E at 10 mph and cloudy skies. Evening reading lists thermometric 44, humidity 83, wind NE at 7 mph and cloudy. Record highs and lows: max 62, min 44, mean 48. 24 hour precipitation 0.13 inches.
The agricultural weather bureau report lists the observation at 6 PM meridian time with temperature 59, wind direction not readable, and weather state blank for the Tolehia Washington area.
Turbulent night on the Prins Carl when a gunman aboard the Koping to Stockholm vessel fired at passengers, stabbing the captain and a passenger and killing seven of twelve on board. Police later captured a suspect. one wounded person died. A man named Gronkirst reportedly bought revolvers shortly before.
Police tracked and arrested the suspected killer at Esklistana after a shooting aboard a vessel near Stockholm. The prisoner, claiming the name Philip Nordland, confessed to murders and theft of eight hundred kronen from the captain. The incident left several injured as passengers attempted to flee the cabin and the engine room, with gunfire and a locked door delaying escape.
New York notes on May 17 state that the new opposition tobacco company is formed and will file articles of incorporation at Trenton within days. The venture will be named the International Tobacco Company.
In St Louis on May 17 the labor dispute remains unresolved as conferences proceed. The railway workers' executive committee rejected the unions counter proposal after the strikers submitted a counter from their side. Transit company officials proposed terms focusing on a clause about post week labor.
A guard on the Jefferson avenues line was shot and wounded as clashes erupted near Handolph street. Myrtle Christianson and her niece Elizabeth Peterson were arrested after the incident as a transit strike continued to shutter lines. Eleven Milwaukee workers deserted their cars to join the strikers.
The Montana Republican state convention met in Butte on May 17 with J K Woods as temporary chairman. A vote struck State Senator Ben D Phillips from the delegate list after he voted for W A Clark for Senator. The platform praised McKinley, called for Carter’s re election, denounced trusts and the Democratic state government, and condemned eight Republicans who aided Clark. Delegates to the National convention were Thomas Carter, C W Woodale, Henry Lyon, David S Folsom, Tyler KB Worden, and J F Forbes.
The Louisville Republican state convention elected Capt. N. S. Irwin temporary chairman and later chose Senator has as permanent chairman. Gov Taylor wept during ex-Gov Bradley's speech as party unity and civil liberty themes featured. Bradley urged Kentucky Democrats to back his vice presidential bid and Taylor Bradley were named delegates to the Philadelphia convention.
Reports from Colon Colombia via Galveston May 17 describe a victory by government troops over insurgents in the Vites district. The fighting began May 11 and lasted seventy hours. Generals Leal and Herfrera were killed along with many others in a slaughter described as horrible butchery. About twelve hundred insurgents were captured and a large quantity of guns and offices were seized.
In Itohburg Massachusetts on May 17 Joel O Harowita owner of a pawn brokers shop was shot and killed instantly by a bullet from a revolver to the head of his wife the shooting is described as accidental and the wife is not expected to recover.
W. B. Palmer, manager of Standard Oil Co Kentucky, received word today that a board meeting will advance plans for company operations. The notice appears in SpringHeld district reports and confirms the corporate action set by directors.
An unclear fragment describes a map age inquiry or estimate around mid century. The text hints at questions of origin and dating but lacks concrete names places or dates to confirm a specific event or source.
London crowds linger at the war office for word on Mafeking relief as Boer forces and British units maneuver. Dispatches describe traps, sieges, and shifting positions from Pretoria to the Transvaal, with proclamations and potential intervention discussed.
Dispatches from Lourepoo Marones describe burgher fortifications near Kroonstad and a plan to retreat as Pretoria contemplates moving the capital to Lydenburg. The Times notes Transvaal officials discuss a relocation and Lord Kitchener leads the Mafeking relief column amid ongoing combat and political upheaval.
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