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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1901

Page

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Peace Or War Likely In Amalgamated Steel Talks

In Prisnura Aug 2 indications point to a peace or war decision in the steel trouble to be announced from New York tomorrow. The Amalgamated Association executive board adjourned with Shaffer saying another meeting would be held, some board members remaining locally while national officers traveled to New York on the Pennsylvania limited. Secrecy surrounded today’s conference, with progress hard to gauge and the same pattern as yesterday.

Prisnura New York Amalgamated Association Shaffer Na‘ional Pennsylvania Limited

Wentworth tennis finals and park racing preview

At Wentworth house courts on Friday, Hobart defeated Wright 6-4 6-0 in singles and Little edged Chiuda 6-2 8-6 6-0. In doubles Wrights beat Hobart Fuller 6-2 5-7 6-4, Little Alexander beat Whitman Penhallow 6-3 6-0. Chanita State Park hosts a light harness meeting next week under P A Christie with top harness racing fields expected.

Wentworth House Clarence Hobart 1. C. Wright R. D. Little Ft. D. Little E. B. Alexander Fleh. Whitman B. Penhallow Harneas Chanita State Park I’. A. Christie Hava Soma Horaca

Rain Bombardment Fails Near Tanconn New

Rainmaking attempt near Tanconn New by W. F. Wright failed to bring rain. Wright resumed in the afternoon with new help after his twenty five mortars initially deserted him. Lincoln suffers heat with a 101 degree high and hot south wind.

Indiana arrives at Portland Harbor with 151 cadets aboard

In Portland Harbor Porruann Mu Aug 2 the U S Indiana arrived late this afternoon with 151 cadets on board. She is expected to stay until Aug 7. The training ship Chesapeake is due to arrive Aug 10 to remain until Aug 14.

Porruann U. S Indiana Chesapeake

Weather Forecast for New England Aug 2

Forecast shows showers Saturday and warmer temperatures. Sunday fair with tight winds turning westerly from the south.

New England

Crescents Trotting Record Doubles World Mark

Crescents, the trotting champion, lowered his own record to 2:02 1-4 for a mile at Cotemeus with a first half in 59 3-4 seconds, wind aided by 12,000 spectators. Also from Lospex, Lord Stanley reported South Africa war costs at 85,750,000 pounds through July with weekly July cost of 1,250,000 pounds and potential impact on the national reserve.

Cotemeus Onto Crescens Trotter

Murderer Bentley Confessed Then Hanged by Mob

Aug 2 Leeds near Leeds St Clair county. Charles Bentley alias Jim Vann murder confession occurred with rope around neck. Mob strung him from a tree after coroner’s inquest blamed him. Body riddled with bullets. Coroner nearby dining.

Birutscitam Ata Charles Bentley Jim Vann Williams Leeds St. Clair County Vann Bentley

Boers In Portuguese Territory Advance Toward Koomati

Aug 3 200a. Five hundred Boers invading Portuguese territory near Nanetzi move north toward Koomatia. A Swiss farmer says his buildings burned and wife and servants missing. Portuguese forces under Capt Almeida pursue with 144 troops despite readiness for vigorous resistance.

Loxpon Portugese Lorenzo Marques Daily Mail Nanetzi Koomatiporb Hia Atcck Almeida

Trolley Car Crash in Donnellaville Injures Dozen

The Dayton Springfield and Urbana trolley car from Dayton collided with a coal car on an open switch at Donnellaville. Fourteen people were admitted to Mitchell Thames hospital with serious injuries. four feared dead. Several others left for home with minor injuries.

Dayton Springfield Urbana Donnellaville Mitchell Thames Hospital

Destructive Fire Wipes Three Hammond Plants

A major blaze in Hammond Indiana at dusk destroyed three large manufacturing plants, causing losses exceeding 1000000 dollars and leaving over five hundred workers jobless. Fire officials fought the flames through the night with extensive damage reported across the industrial area.

Ontcago Hammond Indiana

Vital Statistics of Portsmouth June 1901 Births

City clerk William B Peirce records June 1901 births in Portsmouth listing dozens of families with dates of birth and parent names including George B French and Ella French twins Margaret and George B. John H Lowe Edwin A Lowe Gladys Lowe. and many others from Portsmouth and nearby towns. Burial permits issued by the city clerk during the month are noted with dates of permit issue.

William B. Peirce George B Ella French Margaret George B. Th Atram Eva Dwellar Yon Moris J James J Dora Sculley Astermesh John H Rena A. Lowe Edwin A William J Clara B. Ann Gladys J.éth John N Mollia A. Pearcen Zot Frederich M Annie Marion Sissug Charles Carpenter Mth Everett Rebecca McNabb Sath James Edward Mary Frances Seam~roon Clarence Irving Wilbur H Frances M. Colliber Eon

Probate Court Actions in Rockingham County Week Ended July 31

Rockingham county probate court reports wills administrations and filings. Executorships include Langley B. Brown and George L. Beagdon estates. inventories and accounts settled for Hil Moulton and others. receipts filed for Woodbury and James. licenses to sell real property granted for Towle Adams Weare Meadum. renewals and waivers granted. no August session as Judge Leavitt plans trips to Nantucket Cape Cod and Nahant Massachusetts with coast voyages expected.

Langley B. Brown Kensington Nancy J. Hobbs North Hampton Moser L. Hobbs Otis W. Moreton Varulinoe B. Mead Northwood George L. Beagdon Kingston Martha A. Graydon St. Alden Hil Hampton Emory G. Melserve Newmarket Daniel F. Moulton Deerfield Olevia B Seabrook Charles H. Meadum Portamouth Charles UW. Menude Emma Dobbins Flatstow James W. Hoyt Newington Leavitt

Real Estate Conveyances in Rockingham County

Real estate transfers recorded ending July 31 in Rockingham County registry of deeds show numerous deeds. Portsmouth Joseph Toatt to Sarah Leavits includes road rights for $1. Frank Willey to James A. Dorthrick. William P. Tsrael to Harriet Cushing. the last grantor to Jennie Israel. Lye Florence A. Ellery to Harry Yearton. the last grantees to Valentine A. Hart all listing Portsmouth addresses and $1. Epping Executrix of Sarah A. Toyt to Mary Burnham lands and buildings for $2,500. Exeter administrators with will annexed of Henry C. Mosca to John M. Wadleigh on Kensington Road for $2,610.50. Neallay and Wadleigh to Charles H. Johnson on Epping Road for $1. Hampton Lorenzo Newlly of Exeter to Ernest N. Gilman of Haverhill MA for beach land and buildings for $1. last grantee to Sarah O. Hawking and Sarah Oheney and Clara L. Hawking of Haverhill for $1. William Lee of Boston to Wallace D. Lovell of Newton MA land for $1. New Castle David Urech of Portsmouth to Elmer I. Eaton on land for $1. Newmarket Samuel P. Dow to Joseph Elkins on land for $100. North Hampton Helen A. Pesso to Addie J. Smith of Pembroke one third of lands and buildings for $1. last grantor to Jesse C. Smith of Pembroke remainder of same premises for $1. Seabrook John M. Small et al. to Emily W. Locke land and buildings for $1.

Rockingham Portsmouth Jospih Toatt Sarah Leavits Newington Frank Willey James A. Dorthwick Willrd Street William P. Tsrael Harriet Cushing Falington Street Jennie Israel Gan Lye Florence A. Ellery Harry Yearton Portesmouth Wallis Sands Valentine A. Hart St. Epping Bexecutrix Sarah A. Toyt Mary &. Burnham Exeter Henry C. Mosca John M. Wadleigh Kensington Road Neallay Wadleigh Charles H. Johnson Epping Road Hampton Lorenzo Newlly Ernest N. Gilman Haverhill Masa Beach Sarah O. Hawking Oheney Clara L. Hawking William Lee Boston Wallace D Lovell Newton Magn New Castle David Ureh Portamouth Elmer I. Eaton Newmarket Samuel P. Dow Joseph Elkins North Hampton Helen A. Pesso Addie J. Smith Pembroke Jesse OC. Smith Seabrook John M. Small Alu Emily W. Locke

Internal revenue receipts rise in July across New England

The internal revenue receipts for Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont totaled 200 248.68 in July, down from 226 022.61 the previous year a drop of 25 177 0G. July sees the highest yearly receipts due to taxes on many articles and war tax repeal boosts business at the office. Also noted is the Tooke family reunion set for August 28 at Rye town ball.

Internal Revenue Maine New Hampshire Vermont James A. Wood Internal Revenue Office Tooke Rye Town

Vacation Travel Rush Hits Baggage Room Heavy Season

Vacation travel in the current year is delayed by a cooler summer yet picked up with a rush. Outward travel peaked in the last four weeks as baggage room workers handle a surge, with extra hands hired. Activity is expected to stay high through Labor Day week, then drop gradually into fall and winter travel. The Concord Bridge fair automobile has begun its state advertising tour.

Concord Btte Fair

Naval Orders Spark Widespread Officer Movements

The Navy issues a series of orders affecting personnel stationed in Buffalo Cavite Manila Cavite barracks and New York. Senior officers J H Bull J Al Gibbons J H Reid W B Whittlesey Jewell and J J B Collins receive transfers leaves or new duties. Officers Craven Wood Peor and Martin are named lieutenants junior grade. Major Guy Tavala and Captain Herbert Sargent receive leave. Wade L Jolly moves from Cavite barracks to New York.

J. H. Bull Branch Hydrographic Office Buffalo N. Y J. al. Gibbons Hydrographic Office N.Y Lient J. H. Reid Newport Training Station Monongahela W. B. Whittlesey Lancaster Alabama Jewell Tient T. Jewell Academy J. J. B. Collins Manila C. Neville M. C Cavite New York Lawrence H. Moses Isabela Barracks Tuvava Guy Tavala Surge Abaunee Herbert I. Sargent Second Cavalry George O. Reid Wade L. Jolly

Theatrical Tours and Rehearsals Across Regions

Gillette sails for England and other tours unfold with Aug dates. Joshua Simpkins returns to New Hampshire. Alma Coosman’s company rehearses Aug 22. Nashua season opens Aug 27 with Two Little Vagrants. a Tom show heads west. Arthur C. Sanders from Derry plays with Lover's Lane in Chicago. Thayer and Allen to back Adelaide Thurston in Sweet Clover. Tessia Mooney to accompany May on Anglian and Australian tours. Joan Gray to replace May in England tour of The Girl from Up There. The House that Jack Built team under Broadhurst and Currie to rehearse Aug 19 and open Sept 9. Ethel De Kaven injured in Newport auto crash but lightly.

Joshua Simpkins Dna May Jack Broadhurst and Currie Ethel de Kaven Reginald de Kaven Newport

Moonlight excursion announced after steamer trip success

Manager Meloon schedules another moonlight ride on the Alice Howard for early next week. Reinewald's full band will attend. Tickets are fifty cents and must be bought in advance at Perry landing, Badger's island, or Kittery Point post office, with refunds if weather proves unfavorable.

Alice Howard Meloon Reinewald Perry Landing Badger's Island Kittery Point

Local Fase Ball Test Of Upcoming City Games

The Barbers seek phenoms under Manager Prima as Doctors battle Lawyers at Maplewood Park to aid Cottage Hospital. Dr W H Lyons leads the Doctors, with uncertain battery. Judge Adama may be relieved by County Solicitor John W Kelley. Lawyers practice and management details tie to a charity twin bill with Dover and South Berwicks.

John W. Kelley Adama W. H. Lyons Manchester Mirror Portsmouth Maplewood Park Cottage Hospital Dover

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Deafness Cure

An advertisement asserts deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by external means. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy, offering one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness case not cured, with circulars and drugstore sales at 75 cents.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Good Templars Day at Hampton Beach

A historical Good Templar basket picnic at Hampton Beach brought lodges from Portsmouth North Kittery Kittery Hampton Exeter Ipswich Byfield and Haverhill. Morning events in Convention hall featured singing prayer readings speeches piano and whistling solos. Afternoon activities included a baseball game and other diversions.

Good Templar Hampton Beach Bockingham Portsmouth Morrill North Kittery Whipple Kittery Welcome Hampton John J. Bell Exeter Mountain Bill Newburyport Maug Agawam Ipswich Indian Hill Byfield Riverside Longfellow Haverhill Order Convention Hall Friends of Temperance Florence Gage Hlowart E. Rowe Viola Reddeo Charles W Charles T. Wirein Grand Chief Templar New Hampshire Dioner

Major Greene Urged to Enter Congressional Fight

Major J A Greene of Lacovia visited the city on return home and was warmly received. Citizens urged him to enter the congressional race, and he appeared to have a strong following without commenting on the political question.

Major Greene Congressional J. A. Greene Lacovia

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