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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
1
Henry Peyser & Son advertise children's winter suits from 2.50 to 5.00 with 250 pairs of knee pants at 0.50 and 0.75. Also big trades in men's ulsters and driving coats priced at 7.50 and 10.00.
The Portsmouth common council met in special session at the city building for an hour and a half to consider an investigation into city finances. The investigating committee reported improper bills charged to School Houses and Contingent funds totaling 2302.56 and 1736.97 respectively, with most lacking auditor approval, and urged certification before payment. The session adjourned with the appropriation bill tied up for lack of action.
An advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cure for catarrh, arguing the disease is bloodborne and cannot be treated locally. It cites dramatic health improvements, including restored appetite, sleep, and general well‑being, with a testimonial from R. Long of California Junction Iowa.
An 1901 Portsmouth New Hampshire city ordinance outlines appropriations to cover county tax deficiency, January 1902 coupons, and department expenses. It includes allocations for salaries, schools, utilities, and contingency funds with strict anti malfeasance provisions and borrowing limits. The record notes a debate over striking out specific words and adjourns after a resolution on investigatory committee.
In Santiago de Cuba on December 31, the Nationalist ticket faced no opposition and won as turnout remained very low. Havana also reported light voting with Maso supporters abstaining, and no returns yet received.
In San Juan Puerto Rico, the United States North Atlantic squadron arrived off the port. Rear Admiral Higginson came ashore and transferred his flag to the Marietta. The flagship had waited here for several days. Higginson visited Governor Hent and collected the squadron's mail before heading to Puerto Rico island that evening.
Ogdensburg New York reports a northwest snow blizzard on December 31 severing all wires and crippling communication. The city is cut off from outside areas as telephone lines lie tangled and useless, leaving residents coping with heavy snowfall and isolation.
Washington December 31 The navy department announced the final acceptance of the torpedo boats Barney and Bagley built at Bath Maine The acceptance marks completion of the Bath Works contracts and adds the vessels to the fleet for service and patrol duties.
Washington reports forecast for New England showing fair weather in the south and snow in the north on Wednesday. Thursday will be fair and colder with brisk northwesterly winds.
An article argues most so called heart disease is functional from digestion issues. It explains stomach fermentation presses on the heart and lungs, causing palpitations and breathlessness, and suggests Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to aid digestion without strong medicines. It notes widespread availability in the United States Canada and Great Britain.
Reports note Elia T. and Ruth Leyburn died in a house fire in Clinton Massachusetts, with times 2 08 and 2 21. Other scattered items mention figures like Bresset and Dr Kendrick, and a community petition about Webster Lake seeking another term. Related lines reference unrelated local names and incomplete sentences from the newspaper page.
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