21 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
1
The Hay Pauncefote treaty, altering the Clayton Bulwer framework, clears the US Senate with a 55 to 18 vote after a week of consideration. Amendments, roll calls, and debates mark passage as officials outline implications for the Isthmian canal and American vessel preference.
The thermometer in Newport records twenty degrees below zero this morning. For ten days, mornings have not risen above six below and often reached twelve to fifteen below. The cold snap is described as unmatchable for December in many years. Ice in the bay is thick enough for harvesting.
The captured man accused of fatally shooting Marshal W E Richardson last night was seized by a mob eight miles from town. Bloodhounds tracked him to the scene, where the mob dragged him back to town and hanged him from a tree.
Manila December 20 The cruiser Brooklyn will depart next Saturday for Subig Bay to complete local reconnaissance for a naval station. The cruiser Albany grounded on a reef in the bay but was later floated off and has reached Cavite.
Yesterday's foreign envoys session stretched long as ministers sought who leaked secret proceedings. Li Hung Chang quickly learned of actions, and a critical point rose in peace talks with threats of further changes. A joint note to Li Hung Chang is prepared in French, with English and Chinese translations to follow. An answer likely after at least four days due to court communications.
Reports from London note Kitchener confirming Boer invasion concerns with preparations underway to sail troops early January. A Cape Town tresson court fled to Cape Town with no records to escape approaching Boers. The Times tallies November 6 presidential votes, McKinley leading with 7,217,677 to Bryan 6,357,853 and other candidates absent final margins 468,055 in McKinley’s favor.
The Dixie has left Villefranche for Genoa. The Wheeling is at Mare Island. The Leonidas remains at the Washington yard. The Monongahela, towed by the Choctaw, reached Newport. The Saturn is at Coc-Foo. The Hseex has sailed from frampton Roads for Norfolk.
Storms of great size spread over Great Britain from the west with numerous minor wrecks. A southwest gale ravages the Irish coast while coastal areas report storm activity. At Madison Square Garden Frank L. Kra mer of East Orange N J former amateur bicycle champion wins the twenty five mile professional title by a wheel’s length over Bob Walthour of Atlants.
Portsmouth furniture dealers advertise the latest designs in couches and patent swing rockers with a focus on a broad lamp range that has outsold competitors in the city.
Maerion Rogan, young woman with a baby, was placed on probation after accusing Dr. Frank L. Taylor of deceit in Boston. Judge Bond approved the decision amid courtroom approval. Rogan testified of betrayal and a secret wife in Back Bay. In another note, the North Atlantic squadron including Kearsarge, Massachusetts, Alabama and five torpedo boats plans a late night winter cruise to southern waters.
Washington on December 26 reports Copgreas requested a further appropriation of 115256 dollars by the War Department to continue the Gathmann system of firing high explosives.
Norfolk reports the corvette Essex arriving at Hampsoe Road after six months at sea with 17 apprentices aboard all in good health.
William Turner a porter at the Kearserge house was arrested by Assistant Marshal West on suspicion of larceny. A gripsack contained towels and hotel property. Turner, about 23, is from Boston and faced larceny and assault warrants. He was arraigned and fined two dollars plus costs on the larceny count, which he paid.
A Boston Journal notice discusses naming a new steel battleship for New England with several state ships mentioned. Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and a Vermont line are cited as in service or plans, while New Hampshire debates a name for a vessel built in Beaton or Bath yards. The Congregational Society of New Market extends a call to Rev. Q. G. Young of Boston, accepted, and an advertisement note for local business promotes the Herald.
Washington December 20 the senate today confirmed the nomination of Arthur S Gardy of New Hampshire as minister to Switzerland confirming the diplomatic appointment in a routine vote.
Weather forecast from Washington on December 20 predicts generally fair conditions for Friday and Saturday in New England with light to fresh north breeze winds.
Arcivad dispatch notes December 21 reports the schooner Sadie A. Kimball bound Boston to Eliot, and the steamer Charles F. Mayer bound Baltimore, with bail posted December 20. Tug H. A. Mathes of Ipswich towed schooner Ada TF Campbell and tug Hokendagana to Perth Amboy with towing barge Brunette and schooner Rebecca G. Whidden in view.
Humpty Dumpty returns on Christmas for two matinee and evening performances at Music Hall under manager Hartford with the Ravel company. Charles Ravel leads a strong pantomime troupe noted for clean, clever features and holiday fun. All ages urged to attend the afternoon and evening shows.
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