22 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
1
In Readville Mass on August 21 spectators saw Elsata pace the second heat of the Massachusetts stakes in 2:09, setting a state record. Onward Silver then clocked 2:08 to win the race after sweeping the final three heats, with Elsata the favorite finishing mixed among the placings.
Prerarona Aug 21 reports the atriko situation unchanged with fires reported at Demmler tin plate works Mo Kensport, seen as preliminary to steel company moving plant to non union labor. Shaffer Amalgamated president attended tribe headquarters New York. Uribe Uribe cable to arms request as Colombian army faces retreat.
Despatch from Tokyo reports growing indignation in Japan over insulting discrimination by Hawaiian medical inspectors toward Japanese travelers on steamships. The issue prompts concern that US relations will suffer without corrective action. Also reported are Lipton’s arrival in New York with Shamrock II’s team members and a vigilante hanging in Cuantorre.
A Free Press despatch from Ishpeming reports three men killed in a mine disaster when sixty sticks of giant powder exploded prematurely as they rode the cage to the bottom. The incident occurred this evening in Dernorr, Aug. 21.
New York Aug 21 General Elroy Alfaro president of Bauador says in a despatch to the Associated Press that war between Colombia and Venezuela is improbable.
Baseball scores recap with NL results Boston 5 New York 2 Cincinnati 1 Chicago 9 first game rain second game postponed Brooklyn Philadelphia 6 2 St Louis 4 3 American League Baltimore 0 Detroit 9 forfeited Boston 8 Milwaukee 5 Philadelphia 8 Cleveland 7 first game 7 3 second game Washington 8 Chicago 0 Providence 1 Buffalo 0 Brockton 10 Montreal 6 Worcester 5 Rochester 4 Hartford 3 Toronto 2 New England Nashua 10 Lowell 9 Haverhill 0 Lewiston 1 Manchester 5 Portland 3
Late tonight firemen and officials said the blaze at an Atlantic Refining tank farm is under control with only one tank burning. Loss estimated at 300000 to 400000 dollars. A collapsed burning tank injured about one hundred people. Washington reports say the Navy Department released correspondence on Admiral Schley and Admiral Sampson, leaving the question to the court of inquiry.
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith will attend the state fair Grange day in Concono New Hampshire on Thursday August 20 following an invitation extended by Postmaster Robinson.
Washington Aug 21 Consul General Cudger of Panama says there is no change in the political situation since his last report. Also forecast for New England calls for generally fair days with light east to south winds. A medical advertorial claims deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and markets Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money back guarantee and a pill option from Ball's Family Pills.
A Boston representative of Thomas W. Lawnon is negotiating to buy Granite State trotting park where he trains thirty two horses. The owner Hon Frank Jones is believed to have quoted forty six thousand dollars for the park.
The markets report a gentle fall in fruit and vegetable prices this week while supplies remain ample. New potatoes down to 35 cents per peck, green corn 10 to 12 cents a dozen, cabbage two cents a pound, cucumbers three cents each, and raspberries around 10 cents. Prices for apples, pears, peaches, plums, and melons vary, with apples and Maine shipments noted for winter demand. Butter and cheese hold steady, lamb and pork prices listed, while Tahines and veal figures shown. A large Rye gathering featured a monster clambake for 600 with a reception and speeches by notable guests, including James Drake of Boston. Jonathan Locke, aged 48, seen among the crowd.
Rye residents held their first Old Home day on a Wednesday in Jamess beach grove, a festive event in a scenic New Hampshire setting. An arch at the grove entrance bore 1791-1901 and a portrait of ex Gov Frank W. Rolsing with Welcome Home, while the celebration was organized by the board of selectmen and the school committee.
Residents of Greenland held annual Old Home day at Weeke point bayside on Wednesday. The event was a town picnic with a 11 am start, a blessing by Rev Edward Robie, and a fish chowder prepared by Jhon P Weeks and the old home week committee. No speeches were given in the afternoon, and a ball game between Greenland and Stratham tied. Attendees ranged from 200 to 800 people.
The Toledo Blade praises Richard Golden as the best delineator of the Down East Yankee in Old Jed Prouty a beautiful play with vivid country life illustrations. The audience at Valentine enjoyed the leading performance and left improved by the sweet New England drama Friday night.
Letter from President Charles S. Markland explains delays in erecting a new agriculture building at Durham. The state legislature allotted 30,000 dollars after reductions from an estimated 60,000, prompting a committee review of design and equipment needs to ensure future adaptability. Trustees stress prioritizing equipment and expandable plans over mere space, noting progress under Professors Whicher, Alvord, Alden, Rane, and Burkett, and expressing commitment to coordinate with other colleges. Also mentions shipment of coal and a biennial financial report.
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