28 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1901
Page
1
Details from South Attica describe an ambush near Degenderyn in the Orange River colony. Two hundred mounted infantry faced three hundred Boers and forty natives led by Commandant Britz. British losses were ten killed and fifteen wounded. Boer losses unknown.
Corporal George L. Norre of the Marine Corps is under arrest at the Marine barracks for allegedly forging the name of Frank W. Hackett former assistant secretary of the navy to a 288 dollar check drawn on Riggs National Bank. The signature was scrutinized by the cashier and Norre fled the bank in alarm. He cited inability to meet expenses with a monthly pay of 37.50 dollars. He had been detailed as an orderly for Hackett who valued him enough to promote him to corporal.
J H Bridges, president of the Uvalide Asphalt Company, awarded a Havana Cuba contract for laying pavements and sewers valued at 12 million dollars. The project is projected to take five years to complete.
Boston, December 27. By the will of Mrs Susan Cornelia Warren widow of Samuel T Warren nearly $146 000 is left to educational and charitable purposes in a private service here today.
Washington reports German warships near Venezuela as Britain and other nations monitor. Germany aims to press Venezuela through a blockade and possible temporary port occupation at La Guaira or Maracaibo to cut food imports, while denying any permanent foothold or German coaling station. The United States seeks assurances the action is temporary and overseen by German authorities.
Elizabeth City North Carolina December 27 five weeks of mystery ended as the missing Miss Nellie Cropsey was found dead in the Pasquotank river opposite her home The body was found with clothing intact except for rubbers used the night of disappearance A coroner s inquest named a blow to the left temple and drowning as the cause of death The jury did not determine who inflicted the blow and investigators were to pursue James Wilcox held in custody with further inquiry planned against him or others in Elisabeth City township
Weather indications report fair conditions for New England over Saturday and Sunday with diminishing northwesterly winds. The forecast originates from Washington with a mention of seasonal planning and limited travel impact due to lighter winds and stable skies.
Washington dispatch reports members of the president’s cabinet with families and navy department bureau chiefs and guests of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company will travel by special train to Newport News to witness the launching of the first class battleship Missouri at eleven o’clock tomorrow morning.
A furious gale struck the coast of Newfoundland last night hitting Payof Islands and wrecking fishing property and ships as several American vessels sought cargoes of herring. The gale abated somewhat by this afternoon.
Naval orders issued listing Capt A Sebree commissioned and Lt Cmdr R T Mulligan moved from Alliance to Norfolk yard for San Francisco and executive officer duties. Lt Cmdr W A Marshall to Boston yard. Lt EB Moale Norfolk to San Francisco. Lieut G Terhox to San Francisco. Lieut J H Everhart St Marys to San Francisco. Lieut B Morgan Michigan to San Francisco. Passed Assistant Surgeon R T Orvis to Michigan. Passed Assistant Surgeon W J Grove to Michigan for homeward orders.
Washington December 27 Admiral Schley and Secretary Herbert attended the new National theatre to see James K. Hackett in Don Caesar's Return. The admiral, absent from public view since the court of inquiry verdict, was greeted with a prolonged ovation as he took a box with the company and the house crowded with spectators.
A blaze in Watertown Massachusetts tonight gutted the Crystal Springs company factory, manufacturers of street and flour products. Loss is expected to reach about ten thousand dollars with fire rapidly consuming the plant and its contents.
Eruptions such as eczema and pimples arise from humors inherited or from digestion issues. Drying treatments are risky. instead, Saraaparilla helps discharge humors and strengthens the system. J. G. Hines of Franks, Illinois, and Miss Alvina Walter of Algona, Wisconsin, report cures and endorse more testimonials.
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure all, urging readers not to delay treatment and to buy a bottle today. The copy presents an assertive sales claim and a call to action without clinical details.
Capt Richard P Leary former Guam governor died at 2 15 this morning at the United States Marine hospital in Chelsea from heart disease after his retirement from Guam. The body will be taken to Annapolis for a naval burial where Dr J Fairfax Irwin is surgeon in attendance.
Miss Anna E Hewes wed Showard G Banwell in a Dover ceremony at Robert Lane home 44 Congress Street Tuesday evening. Rev. Denry A Blake officiated with bridesmaid Sadielowe and best man William Lown. Reception followed. couple to honeymoon in New York City with relative Mayor Lowe before settling in Portsmouth where Buzzell works at the navy yard.
The survey ship Ranger arrives at Pichilingue Mexico with the flag ship Kentucky near Admiral Kempify at Woosung Clita. Training ships Topeka and Prairie prepare at Port Royal and Hampton Roads while Indiana awaits at Willemstad Caracas. Gunboats Yankton Machias and battleship Wisconsin are stationed at Cienfuegos Acapulco and Shureton Roads. Ajax sails from Singapore toward Cavite as Alliance undergoes 30 days of repairs at Norfolk.
On Friday at 3, Rose Colson pleaded guilty before Judge Samuel W. Emery to keeping a disorderly house. A suspended sentence was offered, but the judge imposed 19 dollars fine and 8.44 dollars costs, to be enforced Tuesday. James Wyer then faced the court for drunkenness, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to six months at Brentwood county farm with 5.36 dollars costs.
Navy yard expands six month trades list beginning January 1 including engine tender locomotive work. Trade addition signals broadened workloads, with expected impact on crew assignments and procurement.
Impairment of hearing robs joy and safety, with roaring noises and middle ear issues. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are claimed to cure catarrh and eustachian tube deafness, backed by anecdotes from Mrs. Jane Barlow and Army Surgeon CL 8 Beverly. Sold for 50 cents a box with a free booklet from Stuart Co, Marshall, Michigan.
The rye cottage of Judge James A Richardson near Wentworth House bridge was broken into last week. Intruders removed a heavy window shutter and smashed a window to gain entry. The extent of loot is not yet known as the owner has not inspected the scene. County authorities suspect the same offender responsible for a prior Rye beach burglary, with no arrests yet.
At the navy yard activity paused Friday due to weather. Iron work advances for the U S Nevada. dolphins for the old dry dock nearly finished. piling down with coverings still to complete. Daniel Gomtney from Exeter visits home. sympathy pours in for Fred Paul a moulder in the brass foundry who died. Electric fire alarm system to be installed soon.
Readable fragments describe alarms sounding from a new steam powered light building with constant steam supply day and night. It is also thought the fire department will be organized into hose companies under this plan.
Evangeline will try Boston again at the Park. Maude Odell heads the burlesque stock at Music Hall, Boston. Quincy Adams Sawyer opened in North Adams with Charles Dickson in the title role. Miss Anget Lunde and Dr. James Homer Wright wed in New York City. The Keene visit of the McFarlands and Thomsons was for Christmas. John G. Carlyle, in Peaceful Valley, recalls his Spanish American War service with sunken mines and cables in Santiago harbor. He bears a Mauser scar and a bullet in his leg, yet remains eager to act rather than war.
Stops the cough and works off the cold claim. Tasalive Hrame-Quining Tablets cure cold in one day with slogan No Cure No Fay and price listed as 23 cents.
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