31 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
1
London reports the Russian American “surprise” dominates morning papers as the empress and emperor flee, with mixed views on settlement and calls for stronger action. The United States hesitates to engage, while Russia pursues East Asian aims amid Western caution.
Refined sugars across all grades advanced one twentieth of a cent per pound today. The notice urges merchants to advertise their business through the Huraup columns as prices update for the new year.
Reading from a dispatch, allied forces rescued members of the First Congregational church at China's capital along with the envoys and other foreigners. The front centre figure is an officer of the Imperial army, flanked by prominent officials including several Manchu delegates.
Dispatches from August 30 report no formal war with China, though powers differ in analysis. Conger telegram notes foreign troops at Che Foo and palace entry planned, with Ching awaiting arrival. British Isis to land sixty marines at Amoy. Formosa sails to Taku. General Gaselee says no more troops needed beyond cavalry.
Judge Lee Bassieu r of St Louis was elected commander in chief by acclamation for the coming year with no opposition. D C Milliken of Maine chosen senior vice commander and Frank Beamona of Tenn...
Thursday marked the peak day of the nonannual camp meeting at Hedding with excellent weather and a larger crowd than in recent years. A special branch line train carried vast attendees from Hedding station to the resort, making the down train to Rockingham Junction resemble an excursion. Many Portsmouth residents joined the event.
Tonight at Music hall a seasonal theatrical treat awaits. Officer Hurley handled four drunks at the station Thursday night. A woman is jailed on larceny charges. Autumn hoboes seek lodgings as port towns report activity. Portamouth Drawing Co. outing seen by Officers Bilton Holbrook and Murphy. Steamer Columbia departs Appledore Wharf at 8 30 a m and 3 p m for Pocahontas round trip 25 cents.
Wallace D. Lovell president of the Exet Hampton and Amesbury Street railway to host next Sunday press day at Hampton Beach. Invitations issued to local craft members. Dinner at one o clock in the casino with performances by the Cadet band of Manchester and the Second Regiment band of Concord.
Armenian born Ensign Garabedan known as Joe the Turk arrives in Portsmouth and conducts market square services with his cornet and flaming suit. The veteran Salvation Army speaker recounts his life from Smyrna imprisonment to failed Turkish naturalization, noting his long USCitizenship and unresolved case with Washington.
Dr Lovejoy of North Hampton reported his horse and buggy driven off on Congress Street near Cornwell’s jewelry. Officer Hurley tracked the marine who had taken the team to Exeter, recapturing the vehicle after a brief chase. The marine, intoxicated and uncooperative, was held for safe keeping.
The article notes a mid September prom in Portsmouth will attract large crowds and strain Strawberry Bank facilities. It suggests York as an option for accommodations, highlighting easy transport by team and electric lines and the chance for a seaside outing. York is urged to welcome visitors during the week of celebration.
Officer Shannon brought three youngsters to the police station this forenoon for stealing apples in an orchard inside the city. The complainant claims the boys attempted to steal from the farm. They likely will escape with a lecture.
A marine is stationed at Rangway Reina Mercedes to prevent visitors from boarding until the vessel is prepared for sea.
A transcribed notice lists arrivals on Aug 31 including James Baker from Plamn Island bound for Kittery with Herberts Rogers Allen Millbridge. shawanens Perth Amboy for Portland. barge Balise and Bails Portsmouth. Also sailing Aug 31 Hattie Lewis East ella and James A Gray for Boston.
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