27 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1901
Page
1
Aug 26 dispatch reports Li Hung Chang informs ministers that the bearer of the edict for signing the protocol by China is delayed traveling from Sian Bu due to floods. He is anticipated to arrive at Pokin shortly.
Coron August 26 report circulating here says rebels are threatening the town of Bocas del Toro. The U S S Machias anchored in the harbor today.
Aug 26 report shows National Civic Federation ready to assist mediation. Amalga mated association president Shaffer denies knowledge or sanction of any talks. Civic federation commits to peace talks and may seek help from Archbishop Treland Bishop Fotter Daniel Hanna and Seth Low. Provotion races opened with favorites sweeping Narragansett Park events. New Richmond wins 2 25 pacing in 2 08 1 2. Country Jay wins 2 20 trotting in 2 13 1 4. Loyal R. Sheldon takes 2 05 pacing in three straight heats at Narragansett.
After an extended visit to Nantucket waters the North Atlantic squadron sailed for Hampton Roads at noon. Admiral Higginson, who came ashore, said the visit had been pleasant and the vessels might return there next summer.
The former cup defender Columbia was placed in dry dock at Brooklyn for cleaning and examination ahead of the Newport trials on Saturday afternoon to select a defender to meet the Shamrock. She will likely be moved to Newport on Wednesday.
The frigate Minne sota, home of the Massachusetts Naval brigade, began its final voyage from Boston. Tugs towed her outside and steered toward Eastport Maine, where she will be broken up.
Burraio August 26 Municipal day drew mayors and officials from prominent cities to the Temple of Music at the Pan-American grounds for a noonday gathering.
In Barram, Conn, Aug 26 Jim my Handler defeated Pater Corrigan in the second round of their boxing bout tonight.
National League results include St Louis 5 over Pittsburg 2 in Pittsburg and Brooklyn 6 over Boston 2 plus Philadelphia 8 over New York 1 in Philadelphia New York Chicago 4 over Cincinnati 3 in Chicago American League shows Boston 6 over Patron 2 in Boston Baltimore 5 over Milwaukee 3 in Baltimore Philadelphia 4 over Chicago 11 in Philadelphia Washington 8 over Cleveland 1 in Washington Eastern League doubleheader Hartford 8 0 Montreal 0 and Hartford 6 1 Montreal at Hartford Providence 3 Rochester 4 at Providence Worcester 2 Buffalo 3 at Worcester Brockton 4 Toronto 7 at Brockton Western New England League Lowell 8 8 Haverhill 8 at Lowell Portland 7 Nashua 0 at Portland Lewiston 9 Manchester 2 at Lewiston.
San Francisco August 26. Rear Admiral L A Beardalee U S N retired arrives from the Orient after a year in Japan and the Philippines. He is the last survivor of the Perry expedition to Japan in 1853.
Washington August 26 The Navy Department has sent a tester to Captain Forsythe demanding an explanation of his interview about the upcoming inquiry into Admiral Schley's conduct in the Spanish American War.
Eastront Mt August 26 The supply of herring in Passamaquoddy water continued large last week and sardine canneries run full tilt. On Tuesday and Wednesday fish thick off Deer Island forced many out of the water. Newport Aug 26 At high tide tomorrow morning the Boston yacht Independence will leave here in tow of the Gladiator for Boston.
Weather indications forecast generally fair conditions for New England with light easterly winds for Tuesday and Wednesday. In San Francisco Louise Davenport actress is reported dead.
Maplewood expects Powers at first, Callahan second, Page short, Smart third with Fernald and Whitehouse in the outfield as the two teams prepare for Saturday’s game. Christian Shores ponder lineup with Staples Frizzell at first and Goodrich at third while Hangon and Lyncky cover infield spots and Dougall joins the outfield. A large Eliot contingent attended Music Ball but could not enter the crowded playhouse after eight.
A Harper's writer notes golf club spending in the United States reaching about 15 million dollars annually. He cites Morris County and Midlothian as large expenditures, estimates total membership around 120,000 with overall club costs near 15 million dollars. Yachting is also covered, noting expensive breakers like Defender and Valkyrie III now sold for junk.
A tale covers self serve dining where coins float up dishes via a dumb waiter and a fashion critique of a short military coat. It then shifts to a Salisbury beach incident where a Haverhill woman, aided by a life preserver, is救 brought to shore amid cheering bathers after a wreck at Jennia M. Carter.
The Russian battleship Retvizan, built by Cramp of Philadelphia and nearly completed, will soon trial at Cape Ang. Charles Cramp is in Boston arranging. The 15,000 ton ship speeds at 18 knots, houses 600 men, and launches 8100 pounds of steel and charges. It features water tube boilers, 16,000 HP triple expansion engines, and a heavy main battery of 12 inch, 6 inch, and 23 inch guns with electric firing and machinery loading. Secondary armament includes 47 mm Motchkiss guns.
At the Navy Yard Oliver reported for duty on the U S 8 Eagle. Monday was pay day for crews of the U S 8 Eagle and U S 8 Vixen. Naval Constructor Tawresey remains confined to his residence by illness. Several painters were laid off Saturday evening. A sixteen ton steam hammer will soon be used in steam engineering. Boatswain August Haettig has reported for duty from Vallejo California. Weather students foresee unusually good weather this fall.
The rare McAuliffe Stock company opened a week's engagement at Music Ball Monday to a sold out house, with 300 turned away. The cast featured Aliss Jessica Miner Herbert Evelyn Faber Ellenora Carroll Young Maud Ward. Ash Herbert H Scott Siggica Horace Clark Jefferson Ball Frank DeLydston. utility players Charles Thompson Albert Lees Charles Chapman Walter Warren. First act received strong praise for staging and pacing. Helen DeVoll's Ladies' Symphony Concert orchestra opened the evening. Next bill Tuesday is A Man From Italy by George Hoey.
Frazz J. Canvey swears as senior partner of F. J. Onesey & Co. in Toledo that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hallu's Caransy Corr. The forgery claims sworn December 6, 1886. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as blood actioning internally. Sold by Draggists at 75c. Hall's Family Pills also promoted.
Michael McDermott tried to haul four wagonloads of peaches on Congress street when Officers Shannon and Anderson stopped him. He raved about being jailed to entertain people and suffered a delirious mute in a hollering jag. A splash of cold water finally ended the scene with no further trouble that night.
A coal freight car derailed near Candia on Monday night after a wheel failure. The accident halted the 6:15 train for about ninety minutes until a wrecking train from Concord cleared the track.
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