29 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1902
Page
1
Five hundred workers at the American Tube company voted to suspend work tomorrow due to grievances. The dispute centers on the hiring of about twenty to thirty Italians, leading to a shutdown of the entire plant.
Moody, guest of the president at Sagamore Hill for 48 hours, departed today aboard the Dolphin for a northern cruise. A 17-gun salute greeted him as he left the landing. He will travel along the New England coast to Portland with stops as needed. Roosevelt had a quiet forenoon with no official visitors before luncheon.
Races at Cleveland Ohio open under favorable conditions Directum Spier won the 2.3 trot in two straight heats, cutting the record to 2.11 4. Fred S. Wedgewood won the first two heats and Captain Sphinx the third, while Miss Leach favored in the 2.18 pace benefited from a favorable result.
New York July 28 Chief Rabbi Jacob Josephs head of the United Jewish congregation and the top Orthodox Jewish official in the United States died tonight of paralysis at age sixty two.
A cablegram from Rear Admiral Hodgers announces his departure from Yokohama for Cavite aboard the flagship New York. He will leave Rear Admiral Evans on the Kentucky as the senior American naval officer in the upper orient.
Exeter New Hampshire July 27 commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Universalist parish of Newfields. Organized July 31 1872 when the town was South Newmarket, the church built 1873 and dedicated in December. The 1890s installment notes the first five pastors and highlights Rev Mrs N W P Smith the current pastor born Provincetown educated at Tufts and Tufts divinity, installed July 28 after two successful calls. Commemorative services included a memorial tablet, a sermon, Holy Communion, and sermons by Rev Dr Henry Blanchard and others.
Acting Secretary received a cable from Minister Powell in Port au Prince describing a skirmish between forces of General Colin and General Firmin with very small losses on both sides.
Washington July 28 reports indicate few national guard units from states will join the regular army maneuvers planned at Fort Riley Kansas in September. The note underscores limited participation and uncertain enthusiasm for the operation among guard organizations.
Buffalo report says Kid Carter of Brooklyn knocked out Jimmy Handler of Newark in the second round of a planned twenty round bout at the International Athletic Club in Fort Erie tonight.
Washington July 28 The navy department announced the official trial of the battleship Maine will be held over the Cape Ann course on August 18.
Washington July 28 an order from the war department announces Brigadier General Carter will act as adjutant general until November 1.
Washington July 28 Commander Charles P. L. Parking, now on duty at the naval war college, had been assigned to the Philadelphia project according to dispatches from the capital.
Washington July 28 The navy department reports Admiral Rodgers is dispatched on a critical assignment. Details remain scarce as officials confirm strategic moves connected to naval operations and potential policy shifts.
Associated Press reports yesterday’s results: National League games New York 2 Brooklyn 0 ended early due to rain in the fifth. Boston beat Detroit. Baltimore 15 Cleveland 5 in Baltimore. Philadelphia 4 St. Louis 9 in Philadelphia. Washington 12 Chicago 2 in Washington. New England League action included Fall River 4 Lowell 11 in Fall River. Dover 3 Nashua 6 in Dover. Haverhill 11 Concord 2 in Haverhill. Lawrence 6 Manchester 2 first game, then 5 3 second game. both halted by darkness in Lawrence.
Dover reports theft at Mary Hoitt house in Lee last night during church service. $234 stolen from a bureau drawer. The Hottie family owns a fine Lee farm on a lonely road. Burdock Blood Bitters not relevant to incident.
In Camden New Jersey July 2 grave clashes broke out as republican primary polls opened. One man was killed in Camden another shot fatally near Pensauken while Joe Goddard the Philadelphia heavyweight was fatally shot amid electioneering. A man stabbed in Camden and a fourth man wounded near Merchantville complete the violent tally.
Reports from Salem Portland and other cities on July 25 chronicle outlaw Tracey’s unpredictable day. He dined in prison, addressed crowds in Portland, headed north with deputies in pursuit, met officials in Mexico, browsed Mary Maclane’s book in Butte, eyed colleges, planned a Bluff Magazine story, and signed with Florodora’s manager for a center role.
On July 28 1694 French and Indians attacked Oyster River now Durham New Hampshire twelve garrisoned houses were hit five burned Adams Drew Adgerly Medar Beard. Adams was entered with no resistance killing fourteen. Drew held then murdered after surrender a nine year old boy was forced to run a gauntlet for their throws. Edgerly fled to a boat but a man was mortally wounded. Beard Medar evacuated. John Russ minister’s house burned destroying a library. Mrs Dean escaped with daughter two miles upriver placed with an elder. Indian healer offered mum as remedy once learned.
Report recounts a settler incident where a woman fled with her child while a man slept after a large dose. Neighbors pursued the couple, who reportedly killed and captured between ninety and one hundred people and burned about twenty houses, five of which housed garrisons.
Exeter July 28 The First National Bank of Portsmouth sues Portsmouth Savings Bank in equity over remodeling a building shared since 1869 They claim a 1870 partition and access agreement still stand and prevent altering the front or using the second story stairway The Savings Bank’s demurrer was overruled and the case moved to the supreme court by Judge John E Young
The United States weather observer announced that summer has arrived with warm, seasonable days and temperatures likely in the 80s. Humidity is expected to ease tomorrow to around 85 percent with light westerly winds and a possible coastal breeze, according to the Boston Globe.
The August issue of Everybody's Magazine showcases standout illustrations by Walter King Stone Stanleys Kart Anderson Levendecker and 11. E. Craft. It features clever wheat field conceits, spirited pataltins in A Deal in Wheat, superb photogravures by Wallace Nutting and A Radcliffe Digmore, and John Cecil Clay thumbnail sketches. Lesser but notable contributions come from Orson Lowell Charles E. Hooper Bristow Adams and A. R. Frost Science vs Christianity is also highlighted.
Walter L. Bogert of New York brings grand opera to Greenacre this week with a varied program. Events include Trish Folk Songs, Walkure by Wagner, Hungarian Volk Songs and Siegfried, scheduled from July 29 to August 2.
The Boston and Maine railroad issues a circular detailing a merit based promotion plan for workers with clear records. It extends the discipline by record system begun March 1, 1896 and allows demerit marks to be extinguished by satisfactory service. After one year, six merit marks. two years, 18. three years, 40. four years, 75. five years, a clear record.
Miss Alta J. Paul of Somersworth died Sunday at her Eliot home. Mrs Ephraim Cole of Kittery Junction visits due to Miss Edith M. Raitt’s absence as Pepperrell association secretary treasurer. Rev G K Lowe and family guests here. he preached in past years and filled in recently for Rev T C Chapman on vacation. Mrs Alice M Johnson and son visit sister Mrs Millard Goodwin. Harry L Folsom of Dorchester Massachusetts guests here. he goes to York Beach with wife. R S and R W Bartlett spend Sunday at home. Rosemary cottage guests depart Wednesday. sun scarcely shone during their stay.
First class mechanics are sought for the navy yard as delays in starting work across buildings upset operations. A large cannon from the gun park sits blocked at Dover street foot, Ports mouth, awaiting shipment. O'Brien and O Hoolihan will arrive at the big angle and steel shed this week, hoping to secure new contracts. Naval Constructor George H Rock U S N has started and may raise force to twelve hundred to meet time targets, aiming to leverage influence with Admiral Bowles.
The August World's Work issue features New Hampshire with a clever sketch titled A Tramp in the White Mountains an article on One State and the Summer People Industry and a fine full page view of White Mountain scenery.
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