07 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1902
Page
1
The Rev Wells of Ville Ridge Illinois reports free trial of Astimatenc for asthma. He describes ten years of severe illness including throat troubles and asthma, and says the trial acted like a charm, prompting a full size bottle. He urges others to write for name and address to obtain the free trial by mail.
Message from a MEDICINE Co. to gentlemen in New York praising Asthmalone and Astimatene as an excellent asthma and hay fever treatment. The letter claims remarkable success and describes the composition as alleviating symptoms. Names include Rev Dr Morris Wechsler and Rabbi Paul Esrael, with dated salutation and formal sign-off.
An elderly woman aged sixty eight died at 69 Central Park West after heart failure, while her husband of twenty one years was with her. A Philadelphia dispatch cites uncertainty over the cause and details, noting the couple's age gap and questions about a recent marriage. The undertaker prepared the body and the doctor certified death.
John A. Kearney of Cohoes New York has been appointed by Secretary Long as the successor to E B Maclay the historian laborer at the New York navy yard. The position is called special laborer in the department of supplies and accounts with a per diem of 2.48 dollars. The appointment reads Vice E B S Maclay omits details of his departure and cites the reason for his removal.
Grand Junction Colorado January 6 The Colorado State Bank, among the oldest in town, closed today after Hanover National Bank of New York demanded loan collection. The institution held about 180000 in deposits and hopes to resume business in three to four weeks.
Rear Admiral Schley called at the White House today by appointment and spent nearly an hour in conference with the president. He refused to discuss the meeting, stating it was private in character. The president likewise declined to reveal the conference’s nature.
British steamer Alfonso and Spanish steamer Vilelva, both loaded with coal, collided during the night of January 4 off Aveiro Portugal. Both ships sank with eighteen British sailors and one Spanish crew member drowned. Twenty four Nalelya crew members and the ship captain were rescued at Matto Linhos.
From the war start to December Britain's military forces in South Korea reduced by about 21,000 men. Of these, roughly 4,320 were invalided home, most injured recovered and rejoined. Names and precise figures are incomplete due to damaged text.
Yesterday in Concord police enforced state liquor laws at a wine shop arousing a decision in superior court. Five establishments were visited as liquor was searched and managers summoned to appear in court tomorrow.
In Taaboun Mass a cashier of the Tristel County Nicenal bank is reported missing with about 350 dollars unaccounted for. Authorities say the issue may involve miscalculation or internal discrepancy as investigators review ledgers and seek explanations from bank officials.
The Brooklyn arrived at Shanghai with Rear Admiral Ramey aboard. The board of survey at Boston Navy Yard estimated 342,000 for overhauling and repairing the Amphitrite’s slip.
In San Francisco January 6, United States court fined George Noyes $1000 in the Cape Nome conspiracy case. United States District Attorney Wood was sentenced to four months in prison, and his assistant received twelve months in prison in the game case.
The steamer M. W. Kelly struck a snag two miles below Eutania Alabama this afternoon sinking immediately with a fair cargo and several passengers aboard. No casualties are reported so far.
A period each year sees immigrant outflow nearly balance inbound arrivals from Europe. At west and south rail stations, two days weekly, dark skinned migrants, mostly young men, arrive with bundles and spades for a year’s living. They plan to return in spring, many destitute, hoping to earn money and then depart again, as work ebbs and ships bring a new labor supply.
Secretary Gage issues an order restricting the treasury department from acting as a debt collection agency for employee debts. It states that salaried clerks failing to pay debts for basic support, absent satisfactory reasons, may be dismissed for improper conduct. It forbids enforcing high interest loans or honoring professional collectors, and excludes pre November 17 1897 debts and debts contracted before or after employment periods.
An article notes a new cemetery project near Eliot with a large tract purchased by local businessmen. The plan includes grading, avenues, lots, and a water works system to serve plot owners, promising improved upkeep and a place for families to honor loved ones. Community interest centers on funding and execution by the prominent local partners.
Capt George C Thorpe detached from Brooklyn barracks to Norfolk Navy Yard for temporary duty and special Marine detachment. Capt H M Cole and others reassigned to new posts including recruiting district Boston and U S S Illinois. Maj Thomas C Prince leads police at assistant quartermaster in Philadelphia. Lincoln Karmony to Asiatic Station commanding Marine Guard on flagship Brooklyn. Roosevelt and Bishop receive transfers to Cavite and Rainbow with guard commands.
The battleship Illinois rests in the New Orleans floating dry dock tonight and will have her bottom scraped and be put back in the water probably on Friday. The Illinois is the largest vessel ever docked in a floating dry dock, and the entire process took one hour and fifty seven minutes.
A Rome dispatch to the Evening Journal states the pope is gravely weak after four days of diplomatic receptions. The source says the pontiff is not truly ill but barely alive, describing his condition as an incredible weakness.
Corunna Mo Jan 6 a bark capsized at the river Lesara mouth and twenty three persons mostly women were drowned in the disaster.
An old advertisement asserts that Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a gold in one day with a money back guarantee. The box bears E. W. Grove’s signature, reflecting a promotional claim typical of period drug catalogs.
Whited States Consul Monaghan reports 1900 world shipbuilding totals with 219 sailing vessels over 100 tons and 5 06 steamships, totaling 238,?00 tons. Germany produced 70 airships and 2 sailing vessels totaling 211,850 tons. Six months ending December 31 show US rigged vessels at 717 and 154,073 gross tons, down from 568 vessels and 78,229 tons in 1900.
The Maine Incorporation company issues a pamphlet comparing costs and benefits of forming in Maine versus other states. It highlights low fees for United States Steel Corp if organized in Maine, no stockholder list, no resident director requirement, flexible stock issuance, and minimal capital payment. The tone questions whether the law favors state income over public honesty.
At a January 5 1902 meeting of the Central Labor union of Portsmouth the resolutions were unanimously adopted praising Kearsarge Shoe company of Portsmouth NH as an employer of organized labor and urging supporters to buy their product. Committee signatures: John T. Mallon A W Prizzell Edmund Quirk.
Nashua January 6 another dividend of fifteen percent will be paid tomorrow to the depositors of the New Hampshire Banking company. The amount disbursed will be 126 006 dollars.
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