02 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
1
August 1 Shenandoah Pa quietness prevails but unease lingers. Brigadier General Gobin notes calm with underlying unrest. Mine Workers officials push signatures for a petition to withdraw troops from the governor. Strike leaders say troops won’t affect the strike and vow to stay out until victory.
An Associated Press correspondent reports from Los Alamos that earthquake stories have been greatly exaggerated. He notes numerous quakes since Sunday but says damage is comparatively slight and locals have been needlessly alarmed.
A major fire on the principal street in Burnham Maine on August 1 endangered the entire village. Immediate help from Waterville and Pittsfield prevented a wider catastrophe. The Moray block and George Gilmore's buildings were destroyed with total losses around 12000 dollars.
Washington August 1 announces the marriage of Miss Alice Hay to James W Wordsworth Jr set for September 30 at The Fells Newberry N O the country home of Secretary Hay. Only immediate relatives and a few intimate friends will attend.
The flood which tied up Texas railroads and caused heavy loss of life for over a week is over. Nearly all roads have resumed regular business and traffic is returning to normal.
London August 2 The Daily Mail reports that Lord Kitchener will travel to London to meet the Boer generals and, on their arrival, the king will grant them an audience.
Washington August 1 The cruiser Des Moines will be launched from the Four River yard in Quincy Massachusetts on September 20.
New York August 1 The entire side bet of forty thousand dollars for the match trotting race tomorrow at Hartford between Lord Derby and Boralma has been posted.
Washington August 1 the cruiser Brooklyn which conveyed the remains of the late Lord Pauncetote to the United Kingdom has reached port. The government release confirms the ceremony and dignitaries planned for arrivals and repatriation.
England has arrived at Nantucket to join the North Atlantic squadron for the summer maneuvers, enhancing readiness and joint operations in the Atlantic theater. The deployment signals continued integration with allied forces and a focus on maritime security through the season.
Admiral Taylor acting secretary of the navy will depart Washington with Civil Engineer Rousseau for a Great Lakes inspection to pick a site for a naval training station. Commander Cowles will head the bureau in Taylor’s absence. Also notes results of yesterday’s baseball games across National and American leagues and minor leagues with scores from New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis, Pittsburg, Brooklyn, Lawrence, Fall River, Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and Dover.
Real estate transfers reported for Rockingham County for the week ending July 30 include numerous parcels across towns such as Somerville Exeter Greenland Kingston Portsmouth Rye South Hampton Stratham and Deerfield. Notable entries include Daniel P. Scott to John Nutter Water Street Portsmouth for 355 and Mary J. Currier et al to Edna S. Littlefield and Mary J. Hodgdon for rights in late Andrew J. Currier's property at 1. Other transfers show nominal sums of 1 or 4 000 dollars for various lands and marshes, with several deeds recorded dating back to 1849 1857 and 1897.
Reports from the Shoals say August opens well at Manager Charles J. Ramadell's Oceanic hotel. The thoroughly remodeled house is one of the most commodious and comfortable and home-like summer hotels on the Atlantic coast.
Washington announces pension changes effective from the July 12 issuance. In New Hampshire original recipient George H. Howe of Newington receives $6. An increase for Charles Smith of Groveton is listed as $0.
Washington reports the official trial trip of the battleship Maine has been postponed from August 1 to September 1. The change affects Navy plans and the ship’s readiness schedule as officials confirm the revised date.
Panama Colombia August 1 A severe engagement continues between revolutionary forces under Gen Nerrera and government troops at Agua Dulce. The battle began Tuesday July 29 with about two hundred rebels killed wounded and government casualties reported nineteen. Ammunition is being sent to support the government troops.
George C. Tyler and William F. Connor return from Europe with signed contracts for Ermete Novelli and Vesta Tiley. Novelli, Italy’s top actor, will tour the U.S. in December 1903 with a repertoire including The Merchant of Venice and Louis XL. Tiley, a vaudeville star, will perform in both male and female attire in a new farce. The firm also plans for Eleanora Duse’s American tour this season, Gabrielle Rejane’s fall 1903 repertoire, Ezra Kendall in a Winslow-penned vehicle, and Harriet Ford’s Mary Johnston adaptation Andrey. Liebler aims to bolster prominence in the theatrical world.
Reverend Kurtmann Muctler of the German Lutheran church in Hartford unveils a new railway safety device. The pastor's invention promises to reduce railroad collisions and improve travel safety upon adoption.
Reports describe a system where two trains within a limited distance trigger an electric globe in each engine cab. If an engineer fails to stop, the engine halts automatically after a 2,000 foot move. The device also blasts a whistle as warning when danger is detected.
Hartford hosts a historic 40000 harness match this Saturday at Charter Oak Park as Boralma and Lord Derby race for the largest purse in harness history. Tom Marsh drives Boralma for Lawson while Fi Geers steers Lord Derby, with Derby the favored horse despite Derby's uncertain staying power.
The Republicans of Kittery met at Wentworth hall to select thirteen delegates for the county convention in Alfred on August 6 and to nominate a representative for White and Kittery. Charles L. Favour won the representative seat on a 363 vote tally with 183 needed, securing 283 votes to 2 for Wilson and others receiving small counts.
Arrived schooner Willam W. yerkex with coal under Capt Wade for Portamouth. Schooner Three Sisters with piles under Capt Price for Boston. Sun beam with stone for Boston from Stonington. General Hanks with lumber from Machias for Fall River under Capt Randall. Leon with lumber for Boston from Machias under Capt Fickett. Vessel Schuutius gsadie A. Kimball noted among arrivals.
Mount Washington August 1 The Sith automobile ascent first of the season was made today by BR. C. Read and H. E. Clapp of Attleboro Massachusetts Their machine weighed a ton The brake failed at the two mile post causing a slip into soft earth It was extracted after delay and continued The running time was about three hours
Kittery residents flock to Green Acre for afternoon lectures made accessible by the new rail link. Local news notes Lydia Leyden's move to Portsmouth Central Steam Laundry and a pair of September entertainments in Wentworth hall by the Second Methodist Sunday school to raise funds for the library. Other items mention Miss Ietta Locke's August at a summer home, several illnesses, and local social visits among families in Wakefield and Wakefield related households.
Masters Newell and Victor Barrett of Lynn Mass arrive as guests of grandparents Mr and Mrs Moses G Perry. New homes near completion for Mrs Fred D Grace and J Fred Dorr. P K and K on Sundays. navy yard crushed stone shipments aiding road work. Fish and game wardens visited fishermen securing short lobsters. Car 16 of eight wheel pattern arrives at P K and Y car barn. Lambert and Collins resign. Lambert replaced by James Spinney of Portsmouth. Ivory Emerys flower garden praised. KH C Locke of Portsmouth visits. Frank Bickford of Portsmouth hosted by Kittery Point friends.
Indiana, the United States steamer, reached Portland this evening after sailing from its prior port. The vessel's arrival confirms its active status in current maritime movements.
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