31 May 1900
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Newspaper
Portland Daily Press
Location
Portland, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
1
Local forecast for Thursday in Boston calls for partly cloudy to cloudy skies with generally fair weather and southeast winds. Friday should be fair and cooler with winds shifting to northerly to easterly. Washington also notes for New England partly cloudy Thursday with possible showers in the south and Friday fair with fresh south to west winds.
Weather bureau records from Portland on May 3 note morning conditions clear with barometer 8.183 and thermometer 62, wind from W at 8 mph, humidity 40 percent, dew point 43. Evening shows barometer 20.985, thermometer 68, wind SW at 7 mph, sky cloudy, humidity 49 percent. Temperatures range from a 52 degree low to 66 degree mean, wind peak 148, precipitation zero in 24 hours.
The agricultural department weather observations list temperatures and conditions for cities including Boston New York Philadelphia Detroit Buffalo Huron and Bismarck. Readings show degrees ranging from the 70s with descriptions such as cloudy clear and directions like SW SE and 10 degrees.
London newspapers broadly declare the war at an end as signals from Pretoria fall into place. Reports discuss ceasefire expectations, Allied negotiations, and public reaction in Britain and its dominions.
London dispatches report Johannesburg surrendered to Lord Roberts. British forces near Pretoria amid signs of continued guerilla resistance. Observers note limited Boer artillery and stores. Kruger’s government likely moves to Lydenburg. Fugitives flee toward the coast as trains are shelled and derailed. U.S. Consul Hay aids British prisoners.
A May 20 despatch from Pretoria reports the city to be occupied by British forces within two hours with minimal resistance. President has gone to Waterval Boven. An influential citizen committee led by Chief Justice Gregorowski will preserve life and property during the interim.
London reports tension along the Louren co frontier with Portuguese authorities preparing to resist potential engagement. A mule battery deployed and Dutch rebels suspected to seek refuge on Portuguese soil. Transvaal actions continue with General Hunter advancing toward Geysdorp and Mariboogpan, while Baden-Powell pushes north unopposed and Natal shifts as Utrecht capitulates. Two Australian escapees reach Mafeking after a harrowing march.
The Times reports on May 31 that the war is practically over with the British flag flying at Pretoria. Kruger has fled, signaling the end of sustained resistance and a major shift in control as British forces secure Pretoria.
Pretoria reports British officers dictating surrender terms near Johannesburg as forces clash at Van Wyck’s Rust and Witwatersrand. Federals under Louis Botha halt British advance amid heavy bombardment. Free State annexation proclaimed at Bloemfontein with Orangey River colony designation. Utrecht and Laing’s Nek movements noted.
Reports describe a laager formed east of Dornberg with heavy rear pressure as Dornberg’s force withdraws north toward Utrecht. Bombardment at Laing's Nek continues while the railway to Newcastle opened on May 9. Rumor of Johannesburg’s destruction remains unconfirmed by London authorities.
Goods traffic between Lourenco Marquez and the Transvaal was closed today due to ongoing military movements. The action appears to reflect security concerns amid active troop movements in the region.
Memorial Day activities featured a sunlit parade and cemetery flag ceremonies. Rev Luther Freeman led city hall services while G A R posts, Sons of Veterans, Naval Reserves, Westbrook Signal Corps, High School Cadets, letter carriers, and American Cadet Band participated with orderly marching and broad public turnout.
A two o clock parade drew an unusually large crowd with a veteran corps from the Woodbury revenue cutter marching as infantry. Chief marshal G O D Soule of Thatcher Post led, followed by Charles F. Dam and a staff including Fred Runnells and others. Portland battalion companies, Shepley Camp Sons of Veterans, and disabled veterans filled the line, city leaders reviewed at City Hall, then wreaths were placed at the Soldiers Monument and graves at Evergreen cemetery. Color Sergeant George H. Miller fainted. continued on seventh page.
Police quelled a growing riot at the Cleveland Democratic county convention as the Kids and Goat factions clashed. About 60 Goats forced entry while police arrived. several men were knocked down and bruised before order was restored.
The transport Hancock, sailing from San Francisco on April 17, has reached Hong Kong carrying the United States Philippine Commission.
Many children in schools need glasses but do not wear them. Early attention during school years helps correct developing eye muscles and changing eyeballs. Look for signs like squinting, holding books oddly, headaches, drowsiness, or irritated eyes and consult about glasses now.
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