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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1902

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Railroad Collision Injures Madame Nordica in Georgia

In Rome Georgia early today a passenger train collided with a freight train near Reeves station on the Southern Railroad. Singer Madame Nordica and her accompanist E Romane Simmons were hurt. An engineer was killed and three other railroad workers were injured. Madame Nordica’s private car was attached to a mixed train that had orders to meet a freight at Reeves at 3 30 this morning. A second freight on a siding led the passenger engineer to think he should proceed to Chattanooga, causing the crash. Nordica suffered a bruised shoulder and neck strain but may perform tomorrow night.

Rome Southern Reeves Station Madame Nordica E. Romane Simmons Chattanooga

Snow Flow Jumps The Track In Taunton Crash

A snow plow on the Taunton electric road in Dighton jumped rails crossing Segregansett river at dawn. William Morrissey suffered a crushed left hip and internal injuries likely not to recover, John Gaffney broke his left leg, Motorman Lowney and another man Haggerly injured. The car tipped, sank rear end, and could have caused drownings minutes earlier.

Taunton Mass Dighton Segregansett River William Morrissey John Gaffney Lowney Haggerly

Fire Claims Five Children in Tuffalo Blaze

Jan 12 in Tuffalo New York a two story Broadway fire killed Henry Pearstein and his five children aged one to twelve. Shoe store owner Joseph Subrowski, his building, and $9000 insurance are under arrest pending investigation. Subrowski’s brother-in-law Karl Brack is also in custody. In Yokohama a separate Jan 12 blaze killed twelve people and seriously burned twenty.

Tuffalo Henry Pearstein Joseph Subrowski Karl Brack Subrowsk

Ninth Cavalry Captain Attempts Self Harm in San Francisco Store

Captain W J D Horne of the Ninth cavalry attempted suicide with a knife in Dalportos store. Proprietor Dalporto wrestled with him and was cut slightly before Horne was overpowered and taken to a hospital. Horne arrived from Manila last December after serious illness.

San Francisco Cal W. J. D. Horne Ninth Cavalry Dalporte Dalporto Horne Capt Manila

Suicide by Assistant Surgeon J J Buchanan in delirium

Newport R I Jan 12 Assistant Surgeon J J Buchanan U S N cut his throat with a razor in his ward at Coast ers Harbor Island Naval Hospital. Delirium and typhoidal illness described. One wound caused death.

Newport R. 1 J. J. Buchanan U.S. N Naval Hospital Coasters Harbor Island

Successful Expedition Proves Complete Victory

Manila dispatch from Batangas reports the Loboo expedition in Ba tangas a total success. Columns under Cols. Wint and Wells razed many barracks and hamlets and seized rations to feed 20,000 Filipinos for six months. No American casualties occurred as the enemy fled. many were killed and several surrendered.

Manila Batangas Gaya Loboo

Dartmouth Defeats Cambridgeport Gymnasium 43 to 25

Dartmouth routs Cambridgeport Gymnasium 43 to 25 in Hanover. Hubbard fouled repeatedly. Foster Abbott McCarthy Haynes starred for Dartmouth as McCarthy Sweeney and others scored from fouls and field goals. Referee Warden. umpire Bean Alling. line Carnell. attendance about 40.

Hanover Dartmouth Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association Hubbard Foster Abbott McCarthy Haynes Jillon Foster K Williams Reg Cambridge Port Gymnasium Cady Ry McCarthy le Sweeney c N. McCarthy Mechan vi W. Kaynes Dillon Hibbard J. McCarthy F. Sweeney N. MecCarthy N. AlcCarthy FL Sweeney

Sentences at Manchester Supreme Court list felons

Additional sentences in the supreme court were announced on Saturday. Daniel Michardson of Peterboro received one year in jail and a one dollar fine plus costs for adultery. Patrick Fenton and John McTagget of Nashua received six months in jail and costs for embezzlement. Simeon Collovelle of Hudson was jailed three months for cruelty to a horse at Grasmere. Denis O Connell of Nashua faces two to three years for larceny. John Paradise of Nashua received sixty days for aggravated assault on his wife. Henry Hooper of Nashua was sentenced four months for keeping spirits for sale and keeping a disorderly house on the first indictment, second to go forward.

Manchester Supreme Court Daniel Michardson Peterboro Patrick Fenton John McTagget Nashua Impany Simeon Collovelle Hudson Grasmere Denis O’connell John Paradise Henry Hooper

Woman Shot At Amoskeag Mills Recovers Nicely

Miss Jennie Gagnon remains in good condition after yesterday's shooting at the Amoskeag mills. Annie Beaudry, who attempted to kill Gagnon and shot herself, died. her body was handed to relatives for burial arrangements yesterday afternoon.

Manchester Jennie Gagnon Amoskeag Mills Annie Beaudry Miss Gagnon

Hood's Sarsaparilla Praise From Mrs Garland in Tenn

A testimonial from Mrs L B Garland of Shady Tennessee describes persistent weakness and loss of appetite. She credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with restoring appetite, increasing weight, and making her well and strong after a period of debility and fatigue.

Hood Sarnaparilla L. B. Garland Shady, Tenn

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure and Early Treatment

A historical note touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure with better results when started early. The advertisement emphasizes starting treatment today to improve outcomes.

Navy Experimental Plant Bill Aims At Annapolis

Senator Hale introduces a senate bill to fund a first class naval engineering experimental plant at the Naval Academy Annapolis with 400000 dollars for building and equipment. The project mirrors the German Charlottenburg facility and seeks to advance naval engineering problems benefiting manufacturing interests and stimulating Navy invention.

Washington Navy Department Hale Senate Naval Engineers Melville Navy Charlottenburg Naval Academy Annapolis

Not Too Late for Christmas Trees at Almshouse

Dover Jan 12 The Strafford county almshouse inmates benefited from the annual Christmas tree exercises by a local club of young women. Although belated, the event brought joy as gifts were loaded on Riverside and delivered after songs and readings. The board of county commissioners attended.

Dover Strafford County Almshouse Riverside Board of County Commissioners

Fire destroys Lawrence newspaper offices in morning blaze

The Daily American and Morning Sun’s business and editorial rooms were almost totally destroyed by a morning fire at about eleven. The adjacent Postal Telegraph office was damaged as well. Total loss runs to several hundred dollars and printing will be impossible for tomorrow.

Lawrence Mass Daily American Morning Sun Postal Telegraph Company

Bridge Collapse Kills and Wounds Workers Near Brindisi

A train carrying workers repairing a suspension bridge near Brindisi fell into the river when the bridge collapsed. Several men were killed and injured in the accident reported from Rome on January 12.

Rome Italy Brindisi

City Marshal Locke Resigns After Fourteen Years

Concord reports City Marshal G Scott Locke resigns after fourteen years at the helm, effective starting July, handed to the police commissioners.

Locke Concord G. Scott Locke

War Time Bill Signed by Civil War Veteran Relic

Exeter January 12 S Gunnison Dudley valued as a Civil War relic he kept from service in the 3d New Hampshire regiment for three years a private issue note reading L and R C Smith fifty cents payable in current bank bills in sums of one dollar Tampstead New Hampshire November 1 1862 No 23.

Exeter S. Gunnison Dudley New Hampshire Regiment

Salvation Army Hall Welcomes New Officers

Due to the illness of Captain W Antrim the command of the corps passes to Ensign and Mrs. Tilley of Newburyport Massachusetts experienced officers who will arrive Wednesday January 15 and conduct their first meeting at 8 p m Wednesday night welcome extended

W. Antrim Tilley Newburyport Mass

Weather Indications For New England Jan 12 Forecast

Washington reports a forecast for New England with fair weather Monday, snow possible in northern Vermont, and continued cold conditions. Tuesday and Wednesday expected to bring more snow along with brisk to high westerly winds through Monday night.

Washington New England Vermont

Fire department report outlines 20 alarms in Somersworth

Somersworth reports Chief Murray notes 20 alarms in the year with 12 false and one for a Berwick fire. Seven real fires caused losses of 101590.75 with 93800 insured. 17998.51 paid to owners. Berwick forms a public library group led by Edgar A. Leighton and others. Rural delivery to outskirts starts February 1. Woman's club held children's day at Memorial hall. Marie de Rochemont to replace Elia Newhall in the High School.

Somersworth Murray Fire Department Berwick Edgar A. Leighton Wilbur D. Spencer EL L. Haines John Lord B. OC. Wentworth Mark Stevens H. P. Schumaier P. B. Kinsman Washington Somersworth Woman's Club Memorial Hall Marie de Rochemont Portsmouth Elia Newhall Miss de Rochemont Smith College

James Quill's Sad Death at Rockingham Power Station

James Quill, a fireman at Rockingham County Light and Power on Bow Street, died at work near midnight Saturday after an apparent hive wire contact and electric shock. He resided at 24 Union Street, unmarried, leaving a mother and two sisters. Coroner Prime was summoned but no inquest held. Quill had worked many years at the station and was well liked.

James Quill Rockingham County Bow Street Union Street Quill

Grange Leader Urges Support for Oleomargarine Bill

Concord Feb 12 In a Washington letter N J Batchelder elder and secretary of the National Grange legislative committees says the Oleomargarine bill likely to pass the House by a large majority. He calls for a vigorous Senate campaign with letters petitions and resolutions to show broad Grange support.

Concord Fon N. J. Batchelder National Grange Washington Congress Batchelder House Senate Legislative Committee

Clough Wins Three Straight Falls In Debut Match

In Manchester on January 12 under the East Manchester Athletic club, Eugene Haley and Joseph Clough wrestled before a large crowd. Weighing 165 pounds each, the 22 year old Watley and 19 year old Clough fought in collar and elbow then two catch as catch can bouts, with Clough winning all three. This was the club's first event.

Manchester East Manchester Athletic Club Eugene Haley Joseph Clough Clough Watley

Cruisers Chica go Albany and gunboat Nosh ville sail to Genoa

The cruisers Chica go and Albany and the gunboat Nosh ville departed Ville Franche bound for Genoa to await the arrival of Rear Admiral Cromwell.

Micco Chicago Albany Noshville Ville Franche Genoa Cromwell

City Marshal Orders Saloons Closed by Tuesday Night

Liquor sale is to be strictly enforced starting Wednesday. City Marshal Entwistle notified saloon keepers and druggists to cease business and obey a new crackdown across the city and Rockingham County. Police will patrol beginning Wednesday. noncompliance leads to immediate prosecution.

Entwistle Rockingham

KILLED IN PROVIDENCE Henry Grover Dies In Fall

Henry Grover formerly of this city died instantly after slipping thirty five feet from a scaffold while painting the exterior of a tall building on Dudley street in Providence on Saturday afternoon. He leaves a wife five brothers Albert Frank J Howard Charles and George and one sister Mrs William Blair and his mother at State street. Grover once belonged to the Kearsarge Steam Fire Engine company and was well known locally.

Henry Grover Dudley Street Providence Mr. Chover J. Howard Charles Albert Frank Pawtucket George Concord Wiliam Blair State Street Grover Kearsarge Steam Fire Engine Company

Directors Meeting of Kittery and Eliot Railway

A Kittery and Eliot railway corporation directors meeting was held at Hon Horace Mitchells office in Kittery Saturday at three. Governor J F Hill of Augusta became a director, G B Emacomber of Augusta was elected treasurer and W M Heath of Augusta was chosen clerk. Most line materials have been purchased and construction will start on the road bed soon with the original location plans intact except for a few corner turns.

Kittery and Eliot

Oratorio of the Nativity repeated at North Congregational

Stewart presented The Oratorio of the Nativity at North Congregational church Sunday afternoon at four, drawing a large crowd despite the storm. Harp and violin accompaniment were pleasing, and the service was shorter than Christmas night’s performance.

Stewart North Congregational Church

Methodist Church Parish Meeting and Supper Notice

On Thursday evening the Methodist parish invites the Ladies Aid Society to furnish supper at six o'clock. A parish meeting follows in the church at 7.36 o'clock with Presiding Elder O. S. Haketel D. D. presiding. It is hoped every adult member will attend this important gathering.

Ladies' Aid Society Haketel

Marston Seen in Dover Despite Missing City Leader Report

Frank C. Marston, former alderman and Market Street merchant, was seen in Dover last Friday while out driving with another man. A Portsmouth van later confirmed seeing Marston in Dover the same day, with no reason given for his departure from the city.

Frank C. Marston Market Street Dover Marston

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