08 Sep 1900
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Newspaper
Portland Daily Press
Location
Portland, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
1
President Roosevelt arrived in Michigan amid a strong street demonstration and large auditorium turnout. He spoke in Lay City and Mastings, then planned speeches in South N and at Powers theatre, praising courage and sacrifice as crowds cheered.
September reports describe Democratic and Republican events with speeches by local leaders including X Belleau and Claire of Waterville. The piece notes lively campaigns and voter engagement as campaigns unfold in Maine communities.
The executive committee met to draft a plan by which unions are to be assessed and a fund formed to purchase 6 for vee by the street rail in cities facing strikes.
A notice notes an increase approved for pension benefits in Maine including Swansville and nearby communities with a $14 adjustment.
GISVE News reports that the government will dissolve Parliament during September. The update notes a fortnight of action and indicates that the current session will end with the dissolution.
September 7 lists Colonel A C. Ion M M Cunnilt Col Lewis and Hon Wm 8S McNary of the Massachusetts state committee who will attend Arthur Sewall Democrat for Vice President in Bath Maine tomorrow.
Reports from New York on September 7 state European coal shortages raise freight costs as ships lack sufficient coal to complete voyages. Analysts say big liners burn 40 to 60 tons daily and European coal sells for up to 84 dollars per ton, altering routes rather than schedules.
The Maine State fair closes its 1900 session in Lewiston with about 16 000 spectators. Racing featured closely contested events in the 2.80 and 400 classes, with Edwin O and Lance among winners as times hovered around 2 20 to 2 24 despite less swift marks than the week.
Lisbon reportedly plans a thousand strong expedition leaving the Tagua for Lourenco Marques. The move stirs speculation on Portuguese South Africa policy and the fate of the fugitive Kruger. Britain hopes Kruger is prevented from escaping, while Portugal may deny asylum to force surrender to Lord Roberts.
The committee held a large meeting to arrange state tablet presentations for the U S S Alabama and Keasarge which will occur on September 18 and 20. Rear Admiral Philip Hichborn, chief naval constructor, was invited as the city’s guest for the occasion.
Uncertain decision on the coal strike affects about 143000 miners. Relief efforts and aid programs anticipated as talks continue with unions and management across key mining regions.
Indianapolis September 7 The United Mine Workers executive board must decide by seven tonight on permission for the anthracite districts to strike. President Mitchell signals a strong chance of approval and a nationwide strike within hours if granted. Wilkes Barre reports show miners favor awaiting the board’s ruling as meetings weigh the fate of 144,000 workers and potential aid to strikers.
A customer declares they will not experiment with medicines claiming to be as good as Ayer's, warning that shoe polish experiments pale beside using Ayer's products. The ad cites J. C. Ayer Company of Lowell Massachusetts and references Ayer's Sarsaparilla Pills and Ague Cure.
Hazleton Pa September 7 rumors spread that the national executive board may order a strike and operators could close mines for an indefinite period starting Sunday night. Operators deny arbitration and say they are mobilizing coal and iron police to protect property if the shutdown occurs.
Ready to strike is declared by operators and United Mine Workers leaders in District No. comprising Northumberland Columbia Schuylkill and Dauphin counties. They say unorganized miners may join to halt district work starting next Monday while operators promise protection for workers who stay on the job.
New York September 7 marked a turning point in cotton trading on the New York New Orleans and Liverpool exchanges as prices slid 25 to 32 points at opening and closed 19 to 25 points lower. After volatile swings, traders saw liquidation and a bull move in London. Manchester mills voted to close due to unfavorable prices with limited U.S. cotton supply. Local exchange turnover reached about 1 million bales.
Washington announces Portland City Wisconsin population figures for 1900 with 50,145 residents, up from 36,425 in 1890, a 37.67 percent gain. It lists ward populations and notes Deering’s 1890 population as 5,353 and combined Deering and Portland wards growth at 20.02 percent.
A coroner's jury in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, finds railway fault in the Hatfield wreck that killed thirteen and injured over fifty. It blames Engineer John Davis, Conductor Thomas Shelby, telegraph operator D. B. Beidler, dispatcher W. S. Groves, and the Reading terminal for failure to enforce the five minute rule and proper signaling. Witnesses from the damaged trains and railroad officials testified as the inquest opened yesterday.
Vice Admiral Bedford and family left for Boston with plans to sail to England. The Crescent crew will join a luncheon Sunday while 1,000 visitors watched a parade cancellation due to golf course concerns. American and English officers socialize at various gatherings and blackhouse concerts headlined by ship crews.
Bradstreet's summary for the week notes mainly favorable trade developments with stronger distribution, rising fall trade across regions, improved east and southern demand, and gains in wheat iron steel and cotton exports. Bank clearings rise 1.8 percent week over week to 1 145 560 006, while year over year declines persist.
Boston and Washington forecasters predict fair and warmer conditions for Saturday, with easing winds, followed by possible showers Sunday in New England. Portland bureau records show clear skies, temperatures from 62 to 71 with light winds and no precipitation in the prior four hours.
Senator Hill arrived from Albany to visit old friend ex-Judge Marl in Herkimer at the Palmer house. A rumor claimed Judge Earl's candidate for governor would be advanced as a compromise, but Earl denied any such plan. The Fort Dayton band serenaded Hill after dinner, and he spoke on national issues before the crowd.
A strike among Canadian Pacific conductors is likely as four suspended men refused to return without back pay for the suspension period. The company offered reinstatement, but the men demanded pay for the time they were out.
The barkentine Oulboon under Captain Richter of St John N B is ashore five miles south of Unnamedfoot light about 35 miles south of Miami. The vessel carries 830000 feet of pine timber and is waterlogged after a reef-driven collision.
The Culboon encountered the recent hurricane blowing at ninety to one hundred miles per hour off the Florida east coast, leaving the vessel and cargo possibly salvageable despite lying twelve feet deep in water.
Saratoga September 7. Richard Croker did not arrive today but is expected tomorrow along with Senator McQuarrie. Congressman Sulzer and Penny Purroy join the group amid talk of a Croker controlled convention. Stanchfield and Mackey favored for the ticket with possible changes placing Mackey as attorney general and Rowe of Rennsaster as lieutenant governor.
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