14 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
1
A brief session in Washington adjourned after less than an hour. Debate on a Philippines reyes bill moved to Tuesday and Wednesday for consideration. The bill's passage is expected to be scheduled, with general debate to close by Wednesday afternoon.
Terrific blizzard strikes Cheyenne and surrounding areas delaying travel three to five hours. Sheep men report great distress in Red Desert and southern Uinta county. In Red Desert, Charles Barnes and a Mexican sheep herder were frozen to death.
Secretary Root submitted to the house an estimate of 500000 for a permanent military post near Manila to house two infantry regiments two cavalry squadrons and two artillery battalions General Chaffee strongly supports the establishment indicating strategic need and scale of force contemplated.
Lynn Mass Dec 13 The Boston and Maine grade crossings in this city will be abolished likely by elevating the tracks The city government approved the plan in a joint convention by a 22 to 9 vote The project cost about 1 25 million dollars
Washington December 1 forecast shows rain Saturday and colder conditions in the northwest. Sunday will bring snow and much colder weather with brisk to high southeasterly winds becoming westerly.
About four hundred people from Maine New Hampshire and Vermont attended a Wakefield banquet at city hall. Governor Hils Maine was represented by Major Day Governor Jordan by Tueward Poacmon secretary of state and Governor Stickney of Vermont by Col Frederick Burgess. Crane Day Pearson Burgess and others spoke as the union of the three states drew cheers. The event highlighted a strong native presence from all three states.
Epping December 12. An attempted burglary at the local postoffice was thwarted when an alarm sounded as thieves forced a window. They fled hastily, leaving tools not typical of professionals, taken from a nearby blacksmith shop. No arrests or identities yet.
The senate confirmed Charles Hr Darling of Vermont as assistant secretary of the Navy and George Mai Tan Jr of Maine as collector of customs for the Bath district. The wholesale flour price rose sixty five cents per barrel.
Fragmented OCR text recounts a commission or inquiry into Admiral Dewey and Sir Richard Sealy related to actions during the Santiago campaign. It cites criticisms of conduct, strategy, coal management, and engagement outcomes, noting disagreements over decisions, and references to several naval officers and events at Cienfuegos and Santiago. The report claims findings on prudence, duty, and failure to destroy Spanish ships, with controversy over retroactive judgments.
A testimonial from Prank Pay of 166 S St South Boston Mass credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with curing long standing dyspepsia and stomach ailments. She says prior months of sour stomach headaches and debility improved after two bottles.
A fragmentary ad text touts igod's Sarsaparilia as a cure and keeps the ice with urging readers to buy a bottle today. Mentions names and playful phrases like Mu Dee La-My dagtiber and Keen Disappoint, reflecting odd vintage copy.
Disjointed text mentions Recom idation and beverages, vague references to Soran cup, Adiaerai, Naren, and a late feed scene. Localities and clear events are obscured, with scattered phrases implying a theft or race context and potential suspects, but specifics are unreadable.
Fragmented OCR text shows political accusations about a governor general Brown and a court case. Mentions of a “coward” tirade against a leader and debates over monuments. References to Cervera and Seliley imply historical controversy, but the fragmentary source yields few clear facts or dates.
Rayner expressed keen disappointment upon Friday night at the court of inquiry findings. He planned to go to Washington early next week and counsel Admiral Schley to pursue every possible appeal, aiming to end the controversy by any means.
The fragmentary text mentions Washington and Chad with unclear events. It references a decline, profiles, and a completion task but lacks coherent facts or identifiable persons, places, or dates to form a solid summary.
A ciphered report notes a confidential mission tied to the release of an American captive named Stone. It mentions George Wisi, president of a Robert cotleg in Constantinople, and implies U S demands from brigands tied to the incident.
A quake last night struck in the provinces of Catania in Sicily and the southern Italian province of Calabria, with reports indicating tremors also felt in Lecco and nearby areas. Local officials say damage is being assessed as residents report shaking structures and power outages.
The first assembly of Camp WHE Jia J. Wad Spanish American War Veterans was held in Pearce Talifei Hay evening, with Philhrieh's orchestra providing music for a dance following a fine concert. Willis Alvin led the guided march with Lilian Woods as aide, and a group managed the floor duties including several named members.
The Sehignie hosted an Friday evening event on Ceres street with an election of officers and a phonograph entertainment by Prof. Frank Cook. Vocable lecrans were led by Messrs. Nyth, Berry and Winddron followed by a social with refreshments for members.
Fragmented OCR text reports dubious cures and comparisons for a catarph remedy tablet mix. It references various substances and medical terms, with scattered mentions of doctors, public notices, and legal entities, but details are unclear and inconsistent.
Fragmentary OCR describes a city curfew discussion in Boston with mentions of officials and public reaction. It notes concern about youth activity and enforcement, plus uncertainty about outcomes and attendance at related meetings. The text is garbled but centers on curfew impacts and public safety debates.
Albert Rand and other defendants including Welleton Stedman Macsiehuvetts Construction Co sue Rous for allegedly stealing sand from between high and low water marks on private property. The action seeks legal remedies for damage and breach of contract related to sand removal in the coastal area.
The Biase Woretabhirss tea Chub will hold a meeting at Phillis church in Exewr on Saturday November 7. An engaging program includes singing by a vocal ensemble and a recital by Mish Heen Pogter of Boston. Rev. frward Thrivington of Beverly will preside.
A garbled report describes a county case in Lawrence Massachusetts involving a man claimed connected to a Hampstead incident and a family dispute over child care. Authorities suggest a jury hearing and legal action, with community figures under scrutiny.
A brief ad-like note touts a medicine for cough and cold relief. It mentions a product Brom Quisine Tabiets as a laxative with a cold remedy claim and lists a price of 23 cents. The text mirrors an old time advertising style with minimal detail on usage or author.
At the Navy Yard a cohort of Detroit youths shipped Friday for appointment choices in the navy. Guenter im and HOS Slipliter are among rising officers. Rint departs to join family in Philadelphia after completing enlistment. Hospital Steward Uartis discharged to hospital duties. Hospital Steward Woe Sonerandy also discharged.
Nearly two weeks of the Christmas rush sees Yeetofiee and clerks and carriers as busy as they can be. The rush is widespread across all departments with extra work and crowded counters as the public seeks timely service.
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