07 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1902
Page
1
An official Caracas source reports President Castro will depart Caracas for Valencia to command 4500 government troops opposing a revolutionary force of about 3000. Willemstad Curacao dispatches confirm the plan to take the field in person on July 6.
Frank Millbury twenty of Kensington was badly hurt when he rode on a running board of a late Exeter car from Hampton Beach. He struck his head on a pole, was unconscious for about fifty minutes, and later diagnosed with a brain concussion after hospital treatment in Exeter. Baseball scores follow with NL and AL results from games in St Louis Chicago and Cincinnati.
London on July 6 reports foreign envoys to the coronation receiving honors. The order of the garter was conferred on Grand Duke Michele, heir presumptive to Russia, along with Duke Aosta of Italy, the Portuguese crown prince, and Archduke Franz of Austria. The Prince of Wales will invest on behalf of the king in the various orders.
New York July 6 The wife of Capt. T N Horn of the Ninety fifth company United States seacoast artillery, her seven year old daughter, and Miss Alice McMahon were drowned when a small boat capsized in Sandy Hook bay. Capt Horn is stationed at Fort Hancock Sandy Hook.
A blaze in Lorenzo Marques East Africa July 3 destroys British merchandise valued at £500,000 and shows no sign of abating. Fire departments struggle as flames illuminate the bay for miles and officials warn the inferno may burn for days.
London July 6 The following bulletin was posted at Buckingham palace at nine o'clock this morning The king's progress continues in every way satisfactory Signed Treves Laking Barlow
News from western New York reports one of the worst floods on record after a cloudburst. The disaster caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage across affected towns. In Chicago a fire destroyed buildings on Wabash Avenue early today.
Secretary Moody reimburses the cost of newspapers for his own reading and orders Navy officials to do the same. He notes that government funds should not cover personal reading and requires payment from those who read papers at work. Technical journals may be approved if they aid officers in their duties.
Charles D. McDuffie agent of the Manchester Mills died Saturday from hemorrhage of the lungs. He began his career at the Lowell mills in 1849 and later worked with several New England mills. He is survived by his widow and three sons and served as trustee and president of the Manchester Savings Bank for several years.
The town of Gardiner Maine, population about 6000, has no hotel after the Johnson house closed and Brunewick house may open soon. Boston Courier clips suggest even Boston hotels lag Portsmouth, while a Boston banquet anecdote mocks hotel help. W. B. Brooks and W. H. Hawkins appear among Sunday guests at the Rockingham. Benjamin A Istey of Boston checked in at the Langdon. Gardiner lacks lodging compared to Portsmouth and ties to regional hotel conversation.
Horses for the races constantly arriving with trains bringing new stock. On Saturday a palace stock car covered nine stoppers owned by Oscar J. Murray, vice president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Several other strings from Readville will arrive today.
The Knights of Columbus begin a ten part whist series at River Mouth Hall this evening. After the round, the player with the highest score wins ten dollars in gold.
The Rev. Dennis M. Bradley bishop of Manchester sails tomorrow on an extended Europe trip. He will be accompanied by Rev. D. J. Murphy of Dover. During his absence Rev. Rom. O Canlaghan V G. serves as bishop of the diocese.
Aguinaldo told he was free to go anywhere after the amnesty proclamation. Lieut Johnson escorted him to General Chaffee, who asked for complaints about American conduct. Aguinaldo said no complaints and planned to visit friends at home, seeking protection from authorities. He feared daytime movement due to backlash over General Luna's death.
A coal dealer warns even if the strike ends, large hard coal supplies may not reach New England before spring. He notes shipments would favor the west and Pacific coast first, with New England last. He cites a huge backlog of anthracite orders and flags a soft coal miners convention on Judy 17 whose outcome could halt national commerce.
York Beach hotelers anticipate a crowded season from July through September. Despite cool weather early this year, business has been better than usual. E.P. Warren and family of Greenfield Mass. occupied the Wallace cottage at Dover Point for the season. J. G. Webster of Hartford Conn. opened his cottage for the summer. The family of W. Perking, superintendent of the Eastern division of…
The Boston and Maine railroad guests Youngs hotel July. Edy Rogers of Boston arrives and keeps cottage open all summer. Jorge Foster of Manchester opens cottage for season. Rev Esterbrook Acton Mass occupies Cooper cottage July. Daniel Kimball Manchester and family reside at their cottage. Hon John Mitchell opens Concordville cottage. S C Meader Gonic NH arrives at Dover Bluffs cottage. George Saunders and family Lawrence MA occupy Dover Traffs cottage. William Howe Concord opens summer cottage. Grace Elwell Concord stays July. Wilam Hurd Manchester New City hotel listed among Concordville cottagers.
Mrs Flora Hayes Spinney’s pupils will present a recital in Wentworth hall on Wednesday evening under Whipple lodge of Good Templars. The town hosts several visitors including Mr and Mrs Ralph Gerry and family, Rev and Mrs BE Hall and four children, Miss Emma Williams of Haverhill, Miss Annie Willey of Portland, and Frank and Lee Reynolds of Boston.
The Newport baseball team defeated New London 1 0 at Newport on Saturday. Newick pitched four innings, allowed one hit and struck out three, then retired to center field with Rollins finishing. Rollins pitched well, Newick had two put outs and five assists with no errors. Bert Wilbur played right field, earned one base hit, but had no put outs or assists recorded.
The entering high school class this September will be about the same size as last year, but applications from other towns are higher than usual. The current building is at capacity and the school board faces a problem in accommodating more scholars. A new schoolhouse seems unlikely soon, but must be provided eventually to avoid worsening conditions for pupils.
Schooner William Jones under Captain Buckley from Elizabethport to Portsmouth navy yard with coal. Tug Loader under Captain Doane from Roaston to Portsmouth. Barge Cohoe ton with Captain Munsey from South America to Portsmouth loaded with coal. Tug City of Haverhill under Captain Woodman from Newburyport to Portsmouth. Schooner H. S. Boynton under Captain Nelson from Rockport to Boston loaded with lime. Tug Sawyer under Captain Clark from Providence to Rockport bound for Rockport light.
The July issue of The Guidon highlights an illustrated article on the Shrine of St Anne in Canada. It also covers the Catholic Summer School at Clay Haven and Napoleon, with several other engaging stories and images.
A large party of excursionists arrived Sunday on the steam er City of Taverhil and spent several hours at the Shoals. The City of Thaverhill maintains a regular weekly trip from Newburyport to this city and draws good patronage.
Secretary of the Treasury Lasse M. Shaw will visit Portsmouth and other New Hampshire ports later this season. Collector R. N. Elwell handles arrangements and will host Secretary Shaw during the stay.
Dover showcases first class racing with a strong Readville contingent led by Cher as manager. Readville winners clash with new entries in a three in five format at Dover, opening tomorrow with 2 24 trot and 2 21 pace featuring Debut Mars and Bay State mare in pursuit of sweet form.
Despite June rain and a cool start to July, Kittery Point hotels report above average July fourth occupancy and anticipate a summer rush. Rev Alfred Gooding of Portsmouth Unitarian Church will spend the season in the village with his family. O L Frisbee opens The Anchorage cottages on Tavistock Island, formerly Fishing Island on government charts, though locals still use the old name.
An obscure tip explains that a common felt hat can float and support a person for hours if placed rim down on water, the wearer’s arm around it and pressed to the chest. The note highlights a frugal survival method not widely known.
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