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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1902

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Lovell Plans Big New Hampshire Electrical Deal

Wallace D. Lovell of Hoston Mass and head of the Lovell system closes a deal in New York to burn all electrical charters from the New Hampshire legislature by July first and to fund upgrades at Seabrook beach with 5.6 million dollars, marking the largest such venture in northern New Hampshire.

New York Wallace D. Lovell Hoston Mass New Thoopshire Improvement Company Lovell Electric Rowls Hamshire Whch Seabrook Beach Totli Coutem Nephburhand Nothern New Bayelaid

The American Captive Miss Stone Held by Brigands

Constantinople Jan 5. Rumors spread that Miss Stone's captors are invited by locals in the region she is held. Tensions rise as feuds erupt among hostile lords, and some have deserted to rejoin Wigaria. No news from the dragoman or Miss Stone since Nov 13, with no confirmation of any release.

Miss Stone Wigaria Legation

Coasted Sledding Tragedy Near Ports mouth Bridge

Emilio Delile seven years old disappeared after his sled slid into the Cocheco River near the Ports mouth and Dover railroad bridge. Despite dragging the river no body was found and officials fear strong currents carried him downstream with recovery unlikely until spring thaw.

Dover Cocheco Emilio Delile Portsmouth and Dover

Gas Leak Causes Hartford Family Tragedy

A Hartford family died from gas asphyxiation at 98 New Park Avenue. Anton Chaves his wife and two year old son Joseph perished after a tenant detected the odor and traced it to the upstairs, where the source was a defective cellar meter. Misa Devida, eighteen, also died, suggesting the tragedy occurred tonight as the gas escaped.

Hartford, Conn Anton Chaves Joseph Misa Devida New Park Avenue

Weather forecast for New England and Vermont shows warming trends

Washington report indicates fair weather across New England for Monday with warmer temperatures in Vermont. Tuesday brings increasing cloudiness, likely rain or snow, and a fresh west to south wind.

Washington Jan New England Vermont

Disabled French Bark Max Collides With Walla Walla Towed To Port

The French bark Max, damaged after a collision with the steamship Walla Walla, was towed to San Francisco in a disabled state. The ship’s bow and waterline were harmed, compartments remained afloat, and there is uncertainty over passenger counts from the Port Reyes area.

Walla Walla San Francisco Cal Max George W. Hitler Stortland United States McCulloch Port Reyes Strikins San Franchco Jam French Park Sas Esl Hision Walle Walia Acie

Autopsy Finds Morgan's Death Due To Exposure

Newport detectives and coroner finished the autopsy on Leon G. Morgan found dead on the Unity highway. They ruled death due to exposure from injuries sustained, while Willony Youbet and Frank Willard were arraigned on manslaughter charges with bail set at 2400 dollars. The inquest opens tomorrow. Youbet is a Vermont native working as a logging engineer, Willard hails from Prince Edward Island.

Newport Dan Yubet Lunlow Willard Prince Edward's Island

Head on collision near Rea Ga kills three crew

A head on collision between two freight trains on the Southern Railroad near Rea Ga early today left three crew members dead and several freight cars destroyed by fire.

Atlanta Southern Railroad Rea

Will Enter Politics in Alabama Fight for Congress

A Montgomery dispatch reports Capt. Richmond P. Nobson plans to resign from the Navy and run for congress in Alabama's sixth district. He is said to oppose John T. Bankhead in the race, signaling a notable political move.

Birmington Ala Krontgomery Richmond P. Nobson Navy John JT. Bankhead Congress

Towns Move to Close Saloons Across Hillsboro County

Manchester and Auburn act under a prohibitory interpretation to shut private clubs, saloons, and resorts selling liquor. County Solicitor James P. Taut Ue orders Sheriff Doune to enforce the law. deputies plan closures by next Saturday night in Hillsboro County, highest in the state.

Manchester James P. Taut Ue Sherif Doane Lillshoro Doune Weel Clibs Ten O'Clark Anon New Hampshire Auburn Wall Lake Massabenie Tochigi County Peaslee Bepp Liceens

Navy Department actions on employee debt and misconduct

The Treasury and Navy Department issue warnings about salary accounts and debt repayment. Clerks must show support for creditors without improper practices. The department may dismiss or bar employees for insolvency or inappropriate misconduct, and will act against violators per policy.

Wachington Treasury Gaye

Bomb explodes at Venezuelan finance minister home

A report from Caracas states a bomb exploded last evening at the residence of Venezuelan Minister of Finance Tedo Mendosa. The house suffered heavy damage but no injuries were reported. The attack caused considerable excitement in Caracas.

Willemstad Caracas Jan F Veneszuelano Tedo Mendosa

Mysterious Missing Captain Found Drowned in Cab

Antwerp reports a Swedish captain, T Rosania, missing since New Year’s Eve after leaving a dancing party. The retreating tide reveals his cab in the river with a dead horse and the captain’s body inside, confirming a drowning tragedy.

Antwerp Jan T Rossania Rosania

Methodist Week of Prayer and Revival Services

The Methodist church will observe a week of prayer with revival services at the vestry each evening this week. On Sunday morning six parsons received baptism five were received on probation and three into full membership plus one by letter. Next Monday evening January 13 a meeting of unusual importance will be held to hear the building committee report and plans.

The Methodist Church

Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Six-Year Dyspepsia

A Boston area reader reports six years of dyspepsia with sour stomach and headaches improved by Hood's Sarsaparilla after two bottles. The niece of Frank Fay, 106 N St South Boston Mass, writes of regained appetite and relief, noting other medicines failed.

Hood Frank Fay N. St Boston Massr

Hood's Sarsaparina Promises to Cure and Wait No More

Promote Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure promise urging readers not to wait for worse health. Advertises a bottle purchase today with assertive, period-appropriate tone.

Quiet Sabbath arrest lines up John Quinn trial

On a quiet Sunday police report John Quinn was arrested at Vaughan and Green streets after driving his wife and children from home at four this morning. Offic ers Wurley and Quinn locked him up and he faces a trial. One other man was also jailed for drunkenness on the Sabbath as lodgers filled the weekend counts. The telegraph carries early news.

John Quinn Carnier Vaughan Green Streets Wurley Quinn

Enforced Sunday Law Quietly Sparks Brooklyn Sunday

New York on January 5 reports tighter enforcement of Sunday and excise laws in Greater New York with saloonkeepers bending rules. Bartenders told to tolerate noise from patrons while tower sabots and regarts were ordered closed. Public sentiment credits Col Partridge with a successful approach during his Brooklyn tenure, and the first Brooklyn Sunday is seen as a hit.

New York Brooklyn Capostahuiae Quaunaniing Uiay Brooklyn Smuday

SAPT MAHAN NOT VIOLATING ORDER ON SCHLEY CASE

The Navy Department states that Sapt Mahan has not violated an order forbidding comments on the Schley case. It refutes rumors and says published portions of Mahan’s letter to the New York press were misinterpreted. The department notes Admiral Degnon’s opinion differed from the Judge Advocate General’s view on some points but maintains the key conclusions.

Sapt. Mahan Schley Washington, Jan. S Navy Department Cart Mahan Leiter New York Cammient Degnos

Christ Church Plans Epiphany Services And Choir Rehearsals

The article notes Epiphany feast day services at Christ Church with a rented male choir and announces social hour after a monthly devotional for communicants next Thursday at 7 30 pm. It mentions a ten days mission to be held during Lent from the Sunday after Easter, with rehearsal times for the new choir and auditions for boys ages seven to ten.

Odlork

Naval Yard Pushes Plans for Spring Work Force

Captain P. F. Torrington ordered to station and several new appointments to be made within ten days. The new Portsmouth purchasing pay office is connected by telephone. Admiral Reads aims to have Detroit ready for sea in March as all plans for new work are rushed and spring work begins with a man.

Perver Coluralo Sonth Ming Ramus Purchasing Pay Portsmouth Detroit

Naval Vessels Movements Reported Near Caribbean and Pacific Stations

The North Atlantic squadron with battleships Kearsarge Massachusetts and Alabama arrived at Culebra Island for shore and marine exercises. Training ship Buffalo is at Samana Bay Hayti and collier Ajax at Cavite. Gunboat Vixen sailed from Havana for arroyos. Monitor Terror commissioned at League Island, Pa.

Kearsarge Massachusetts Alabama Culebra Island Porto Rico Buffalo Samana Bay Hayti Ajax Cavite Vixen Havana Arroyos League Island

Ivy Leaf Delivers Pleasing Matinee and Evening Show

The Ivy Leaf offered two engaging performances at Music Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening drawing solid audiences. Edwin Hanford led with a lively Marty and Bella Hart charmed as Maureen Deelish while Jeasie Hurence, Clara Dogie, and the rest of the cast delivered polished supporting turns. Grand Daly Edward Lester and Victry Cavanagh added strong stage presence, making the production a well received entertainment.

Music Hall Edwin Hanford Bella Hart Marty Hanford WMC Miss Hart Maureen Deelish Jeasie Hurence Soe Clara Dogie Victoy Large Walter Maze Jack Hle Ivy Leaf

Naval Orders Listing Transfers and Assignments

Naval orders announce crew movements among ships and stations. F P Harrington moves to Ports Mouth. G H Wadleigh to Boston yard. P J Wor heh to Newport News equipment department. R C Holcomb from Carite station to home and wall. J B Buchanan from the Columbia to the Constellation. E M Blackwell to the Columbia. R M Young from the Constellation to the Asiatic station. P E McDonald to the naval academy. J C Fremont from Cavite to Hong Kong as inspector of colliers repairs.

P. J. Worheh Newport News R. C. Holcomb P. E. McDonnald Naval Academy John C. Fremont Cavite Hong Kong

The City's Good Name Injured Over False City Reports

City Treasurer B B Prime says false stories on Portsmouth finances hurt the city. He notes investors nationwide ask about bonds and brokers seek information, risking bond value and necessitating a public statement by the mayor or another official.

Boston B. B. Prime Chronicle

Prophetic convention opens in Peirce hall with love feast

Beginning this morning a prophetic convention starts in Peirce hall with a general love feast and runs to next Friday. Elder George C. Shorey of the Advent Christian church of Littleton, Miss Josephine Rand of Everett, Massachusetts, and others will conduct services illustrated by prophetic charts and Zion songs. Services were held all day Sunday and the public is invited to attend throughout the week.

Peirce Hall Alhe Im George C. Shorey Advent Christian Church of Littleton Josephine Rand Everett Mass Zion

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