19 May 1900
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Newspaper
Portland Daily Press
Location
Portland, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
1
A testimonial from F. L. Skillin of West Somerville Massachusetts endorses Paine's Celery Compound as a tonic to boost nerve energy purify blood and support growth. The letter claims the remedy helps children run down nervous trouble regulate bowels improve appetite and build strength in a five year old.
The Boston forecast calls for showers Saturday then clearing by Sunday with cool conditions and northerly winds. Washington reports for New England expect showers Saturday followed by cooler, breezy Sunday with northerly winds.
Councilman George Kavanaugh and Arthur Moulton with Mr. Hurlburt the West End druggist returned from Thompson's pond in Oxford county yesterday carrying two land-locked salmons and twenty large lake trout. Every fish measured at least seventeen inches.
Made twelve Shriners at Kora Temple in Lewiston on May 15. Members attended from Lisbon, Lisbon Falls, Portland, Gardiner, Bath, Skowhegan, St. John New Brunswick and nearby areas.
Coroner's jury in South Berwick will resume the inquiry into Fanny Sprague's death tomorrow and police expect an arrest soon. Investigators say a person of prominence is under suspicion amid a growing public sensation.
Secretary Gage announced after today’s cabinet meeting that the United States will redeem 26.2 million dollars of outstanding two percent bonds from the funded loan of 1801. Interest will cease September 1. The action aims to reduce surplus lands in the treasury.
The arbitration committee of the National Metal Trades negotiation and the International Association of Machinists, meeting in New York since May 10, adjourned without further action after reaching a highly satisfactory agreement. The pact forbids any strikes until disputes are first submitted to arbitration.
A Stockholm Daily Express rumor says Rina soar'a declaration of sympathy with Great Britain may force abdication. It claims the Crown Prince’s birthday on June 26 could be used for a public announcement.
Albany May 18 Governor Roosevelt will hear arguments on the application by the State Department at Washington for the extradition of Charles F. W. Neely. The case concerns Neely's removal to face charges, with officials set to present evidence and legal points in the moon hour sessions.
The readable parts mention race stages and a lone rider near May 18 with a reference to a treasure owned by someone named Lad vayman oma. The note is fragmentary and unclear about participants, locations, or official actions.
The siege of Mafeking ends as British relief arrives. Despatches from Pretoria and London spark massive crowds, cheering Lord Roberts and the Queen. Police divert traffic as banners, flags, and music flood Westminster and the West End.
Pretoria reports the siege around Mafeking ended after bombardment. A British force from the south secured the town while Present Steyn departed for the Free State. Crowds hear encouraging words as 6,000 troops surround Christiana and officials Lasdrost and others are said captured. Milne, Reuters prisoner, is freed and escorted to the border. In London, the Lords discuss extending the Volunteer Act.
General Buller reports Newcastle occupied and forces concentrated there. Mounted units move to expel enemy and reassure natives. Enemies burned chapel plundered homes and banks as railway and bridges suffer damage. Large numbers move toward Laings Nek while others head north toward Wakkerstroom and the Free State.
A Pretoria telegram reports Mafeking relieved, sending London into spontaneous overnight demonstrations. Crowds swarm Mansion House Marlborough House Wall Street clubs and the war office with flags and cheers in a mood of national unity. Arthur Balfour notes no official confirmation from the War Office, urging calm as officials await further news.
A writer warns against holding a paper too close to a baby’s face describing the strain on the eyes. The example asks readers to hold a paper near their own eyes for two minutes to feel the discomfort. The piece argues that many injuries come from this habit and urges keeping objects at a proper distance for children's eye health.
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