30 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1901
Page
1
A mangled report states twenty Japanese men are missing after a supposed attack or disaster at a Japanese boarding base. A boarding house stood on piles with little remains, and no clear proof of their fate is given.
A strong gale drove a boat over while attempting to cross the Mississippi two miles below Nonaldsanviles. One boy drowned as survivors fought to stay afloat in rough water near the shore.
Mrs Colds and J Lane Fitts transfer an eighth of an acre with building to Cardia town to create the Fitts museum, with the town to keep the building red and in repair. If not completed, Smythe public library rights in Candia may be affected. Fitts also sells to the town 19,000 square feet of adjoining land for 19,000 dollars.
Flooding rain soaks eastern Pennsylvania causing many streams to overflow their banks. Reports say continuing falls threaten two weeks of land damage as waters inch toward recovery. Local authorities monitor rivers and warn residents in affected counties.
Victoria’s Spencer’s Arcade suffered a major fire and water damage Saturday night. Estimated losses reached 250000 dollars, with extensive destruction of merchandise and fixtures. Local firefighters fought the blaze to prevent further spread.
Aroostook County potato shippers form an association to secure fair transportation terms, equal rights, and protection against overcharges. The group, to be named the Aroostook County Potato Shippers Association, aims to curb unfair practices and press carriers for just charges and timely service.
Fragmentary police briefing recounts a New York jewelry theft amid confusion over suspects and vehicle links. Names of individuals and exact locations are unclear in the garbled text, but authorities hint at a brazen operation with potential value claims and investigations ongoing.
A capsized freight train derailed on the river bank south of Laneh, sending cars into the Petd and injuring many aboard. Fire and rescue crews reported multiple casualties as they battled the wreckage and sought survivors.
A catastrophic flood in Al Saifoe, Morocco, has devastated the town as a burst water main inundates the area. Reports indicate the tower district suffered major damage with sweeping floods and over a hundred residents feared dead.
Concord December report notes Judge Benjamin H. Badner turning seventy two on February 22 1831 and thus retiring from the post he held as judge of the Piles legal tis i His successor George OT Pletcher appointed to take office February 29 1902 The aging judge remains in service until the retirement date and is described as robust despite age with continued interest in civic duties in Concord gatherings mark his long municipal tenure.
A scrambled New York item references relation, water, a papal or presiding figure, and a mention of the fire department in Matti von New York. Details are garbled but indicate a brief municipal or transit note with disparate phrases and names.
Weather officials issued flood warnings as Cheattanganss city and the Pennase river threaten to crest. Forecasters warn a major flood may occur with the river wall near the danger line tomorrow, prompting precautionary evacuations and alerts.
Will of Isaac Morrison of Leceteth Massachusetts estate matters provide a niece bequest to Nelliv Al, with remaining personal property around 300 pounds and a farm on Pleasant Pond in Deerfield. Wife predeceased husband, residue to heirs at law with shares to descend.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for biliousness dyspepsia constipation kidney problems rheumatism catarrh nervousness weakness faintness pimples and eruptions. It cites W D P Keaton of Woodstock Alabama who reports stronger health after starting the medicine and completing a bottle.
Civil Service examination details outline openings for the U S Civil Service commission across several cities with dates around March 2. About 100 appointments expected with salaries from 60 to 100 a year plus potential promotions. Applicants must be between 16 and 60 years old and may request a free civil service catalogue by writing to the Columbus Correspondence College Washington D C.
Vice President McKinain urges all employees not yet vaccinated to accept free vaccination as a protection for themselves and patrons. Superintendents in Manchester Napitia Keene Concord Phymann Woods ville Lancaster Dover Rochester Sanbornville and Portmouth will designate vaccinators to administer at no charge. Date cited as June 6, 1902.
Local sentiment touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a proven cure for ailments with strong claims of reliable relief. Advertisers urge readers to choose Hood's today, asserting no substitute matches its efficacy.
Kennebec Journal reviews Maine shipbuilding for the year ending 1907. Bath leads with far greater tonnage and government vessel construction, launching dozens of merchant ships and government craft totaling vast tonnage. It notes Bath's unmatched activity and ongoing launches yet to come, shaping state pride in maritime industry.
A Sunday evening service began at 4:45 at North Congregational church with large attendance. Sunday school children occupied the center of the chancel as illustrated pictures including The Annunciation Journey of the Wise Men Birth of Christ Flight Into Bethlehem and The Madonna were shown on the screen, with Mr Wit Trafton in charge of the stereopticon. Special music was performed by the church quartet.
A busy week unfolds with a Parish supper and dance at Peirce hall by the Branch Alliance of the Unitarian church. Elks lodge plans an Open Poscetty headquarters on Dankroot next Wednesday for an evening entertainment. A radio edition program marks its nineteenth annual hall gathering at Portsnyeina. St John’s lodge hosts officers installation with Grand Master Henry B. Quimbe at Masonic Hall. The Cratart club hosts a day on Thursday January 2d with regional representatives. A cab tea will accompany events as planned.
Pay Clerk Minkler and Lt. Craven visit Washington and Newport as fires at the yard ease and discipline remains steady. Twenty laborers are discharged from the yard and several staff transfers occur while new building work and track alterations begin amid low tides and ice on gangways at the Charlestown yard visit.
Washington, D C December 29 The postmaster general says the department ruled that only subscriptions paid in advance are legitimate publishers should not be alarmed by false reports aimed to embarrass the reform in progress The statement aims to reassure publishers amid dispute over subscription payments and validity.
Washington reports a forecast for New England with clear weather Monday and colder coastal conditions The outlook also calls for a fall in temperatures Tuesday along with fresh northwesterly winds.
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