27 Sep 1900
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Newspaper
Portland Daily Press
Location
Portland, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1900
Page
1
A Bangor event marked 43 years since the PRG Masonie group staged a gathering last night. Local organizers report renewed interest and community turnout.
Washington reports a belated Gen Chaffee despatch shows the United States waiting on other powers before progressing in China. Conger relations with Li Hung Chang are stalled as Prince Tuan's elevation may delay talks, with no official word on his promotion.
The foreign office reiterates that a claimed nexation is false and notes Lord Salisbury seeks days to consider information before a final reply. No formal answer yet though some oral discussions occurred with Count von Hatszfeld, while Britain has not confirmed the same stance as the United States.
Eugene Smith, a local fruit and confectionery dealer, left home Monday morning with a small rifle. He was seen about eleven o clock near two miles from town acting oddly. Three hundred men and boys searched the woods Tuesday, but he returned home late Tuesday saying a blow on the head had knocked him briefly unconscious. He could not recall his movements during the missing period.
Fire swept the unoccupied Haskell store in New Gloucester between midnight and 1 a m burning the building to the ground with fixtures lost. The tenement above, occupied by Elias Strout of American Express, also ruined his furniture. Building loss is $1500. Villagers fought the blaze with buckets, preventing spread to nearby structures.
Boston and Washington forecasts call for fair skies Thursday and Friday with colder conditions later. Western areas expect fresh south to west winds. Portland records show clear conditions with high 68 and low 47, humidity around 80 to 87 percent, barometer near 80.2 inches and wind 2 to 3 mph.
A Berlin AP correspondent reports a private London despatch stating Lord Salisbury informed Count von Malzfelde Wildenburg that the British government would respond to the German note. The note concerns German relations with Britain and hints at the timing and nature of the reply.
The agricultural departments weather bureau notes yesterday at 7 p m observations across multiple cities. Temperatures range from 42 to 76 degrees with winds generally NW SW and skies clear or cloudy in various locations including Boston New York Philadelphia Albany Buffalo Chicago St Paul Huron Dakota Bismarck Jacksonville and others.
London dispatch reports renewed China questions on European stability and German policy. Japan favors Germany but urges no delay and resists following Berlin into China’s interior. Li Pingyi’s posthumous honors and Li Hung Chang’s move toward Pekin are noted amid Canton disorders and church desecrations.
General Chaffee states Li Lung Chang remains at Tien Wsin while orderly peace holds in Pekin. The dispatch, unsigned with date, is considered from the Chinese capital and confirms no immediate escort is accepted, as U.S. officials note calm conditions.
In Nebraska City on September 26 Hon. W. J. Bryan addressed a large crowd pledging to tackle the trust issue. He cited the Argo Starch sale dispute and argued that dissolving the starch trust would lead to dissolving other trusts, criticizing National Starch and urging action under a Kansas City platform. He warned that trusts harm workers and urged legislative measures to prevent trusts from dominating markets.
Field Marshal Lord Roberts reviewed the Canadians on the eve of their departure in Pretoria with Lady Roberts and his daughter present. He thanked them for loyal services and praised their action at Paardeberg on February 27 while regretting losses and noting some must return sooner due to private affairs. He expressed confidence the Queen and British public would remember their service.
A Monday night assault near Zapote Bridge Las Pinas Paranagus Bacoor and Imus dissipated by US forces. About 400 insurgents armed with rifles attacked the outposts. Americans report fifty rebels killed or wounded.
Lincoln, Nebraska, September 26 Mr. Bryan asks political friends to remove his picture from windows by October 2 as a courtesy to Republican VP candidate Col Roosevelt who is due to visit Lincoln that day.
Gov Roosevelt speaks at Victor Colorado amid a paid mob disturbance. Rough Riders protect him as attackers throw stones rotten potatoes and lemons. The train proceeds to Cripple Creek with guards and cheering crowds along the route.
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