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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1902

Page

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Summer Goods at Closed-Out Prices for Men and Boys

A city department store offers a wide summer range including necurize snurts from 50c to 1.50, up-to-date three piece outfits, two-pair hosiery, fancy hosiery, ping pong scarfs, wash stock, and summer underwear with prices from 50c to 8.50. The store announces discounts, closing out all Reapy Mapu Cxormixa selections, and urges workingmen to seek bargains in trocuses as the department ends.

Lsc Neoxwear

Cruiser Kai-Chi sinks in Yangtze river disaster

Central News from Shanghai reports the Chinese cruiser Kai-Chi wrecked by a massive explosion while at anchor in the Yangtse. The ship sank in about thirty seconds with 150 officers and men killed or drowned. only two survived.

London Central Shanghai Yang-tse

Old National Fire Works Factory Destroyed in Incendiary Blaze

West Hanover Massachusetts June 22 The main factory of the National Fire Works company on King Street was totally destroyed by fire along with oil machinery stock and finished work Several other buildings were damaged The loss is about 380000 The factory built in 1710 was among New Englands oldest structures and housed anchor forging for the Constitution and various government works during the Revolutionary Mexican and Civil wars

West Hanover Mass National Fireworks Company King Street New England

Baseball results from yesterday in two leagues

The National League game in Chicago went nineteen innings with Chicago 3 Pittsburg 2, a record extra inning match. Cincinnati defeated St Louis 7 2 at Cincinnati. In the American League Detroit fell to Boston 7 5 at Detroit. Chicago beat Baltimore 2 1 in the first game and lost 2 3 in the second at Chicago. St Louis defeated Philadelphia 7 4 at St Louis. Cleveland beat Washington 5 4 at Fort Wayne, Ind.

Chicago Pittsburg Cincinnati St. Louis Detroit Boston Baltimore Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Fort Wayna Ind

Train derailment kills three on Sioux City line near Ashton

A passenger train on the Sioux City line of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railroad jumped the track near Ashton Ohio this morning. The engineer fireman and a mail clerk were killed and several other persons injured.

St. Paul Sioux City Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Ashton

Mob Attacks Street Cars in Toronto Riot

In Toronto on June 22 a mob of about 2600 persons tried to run street cars and wrecked them. A motorman was seriously injured and militia have been ordered to the barracks for duty tomorrow.

Toronto

Hotels Overflow With Circus Visitors on Sunday

Crowded city hotels could not house all circus staff as Sunday layoff drew star performers and high-salaried attaches. The HeartSarge hosted ninety guests at dinner and hosted over twenty overnight, while Rockingham Merrick Langdon also recorded many arrivals from the shows.

Heart Sarge Rockingham Merrick Langdon

Cirus Grounds Visit Highlights Pioneer Comforts and Food

A Portsmouth observer tours the circus grounds and meets a department manager who explains the comfort and catering for staff and performers. The piece notes top priority given to quality meals for all who work on the road, from managers to workers, and remarks on on-site barber services and hotel stays during the tour.

Portsmouth

Hotels Quiver as Circus Attaches Check In for Summer

Guests registered Sunday at local hotels include Rockingham Wil lam Cochran A C Willey Addison Weeks Kearsarge M Thompson Langdon Mary Merrick Fr M McCaffrey and others. The Kearsarge hosted about fifty including Minting Potter LaMont and Sells. Burke Creamer Cross were at Rockingham Hassan Ali headed Langdon. Several hotels near capacity prompt addition plans as summer bookings promise a busy season.

Rockingham Willam Cochran Philadelphia A. C. Willey Boston Addison Weeks St. Louis Kearsarge Charles J. Moorhouse Cotton Minting Potter Gymnast LaMont Mr. Sells Messrs. Burke Creamer Cross Hassan Ali Langdon

Berwin the Cyclist Aids Robbie Walthour Pace

Berwin the cyclist, a well known figure, is listed as one of Robbie Walthour's pacemakers. Jesse Humpheyville relocates from Springfield to Dover with his string of horses. The Dover Sportsmen's Association votes Nathaniel C Wentworth as president.

Berwin Robbie Walthour Jesse Humpheyville Springfield Dover Dover Sportsmen's Association Nathaniel C. Wentworth Jack Fifield Syracuse Dag Star Hall

Gloucester steamer Alice M. Jacobs returns with coal

The fishing steamer Alice M. Jacobs of Gloucester came into port Sunday to coal and dock at Charles E Walker and Company’s wharf. Her master, the renowned Sol Jacobs, famed for his mackerel hauls, is aboard.

Alice M. Jacobs Gloucester Charles Be, Walker and Company Sol Jacobs

St Paul Road electrifies trains in 1888 lighting shift

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway known as the St Paul road began using electric lighting for trains in 1888. This marked an early adoption of electric illumination in railway operations, signaling a modernization milestone. The note hints at a historical transition in railway technology and passenger amenities during the late 19th century.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul The

FIELD DAY OUTING FOR SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE LETTER CARRIERS

Postal workers from southern New Hampshire and eastern Massachusetts gathered at Hampton for a Sunday outing, with about fifty attendees. The event centered at Lamprey's field and included beach visits. Special guests were Postmasters Welch of Dover and Smith of Newburyport. Officers for the next year elected were Fred W. Sanborn, president. Harry H. Foote, vice president. H. L. Brown, secretary treasurer. W. O. Sides, W. F. Casey, EL P. Tewksbury, W. B. Sykes, Albert Scott, executive committee.

New Hampshire Massachusetts Hampton Lamprey’s Field Welch Dover Smith Newburyport Fred W. Sanborn Exeter Harry H. Foote Portsmouth H. L. Brown Peabody W. O. Sides W. F. Casey EL P. Tewksbury Amesbury W. B. Sykes Albert Scott Arthur Elliott Joseph F. Wiggin R. G. Ward F .H Neal M. F. Cusker F. B. Rollins J. V1. Spur

Shoemaking plant shows strong fall outlook and news

The shoe factory reports a promising fall and winter run while workers enjoy a river trip and a shore dinner. General manager Charles P. Berry rests at his summer home in Wolleboro. Many employees change posts, take holidays, and attend a circus parade as production climbs. A Knights of the Last inquiry and a new baseball team form, with union leader Tom Cogan praised as an effective official.

Charles P. Berry Wolleboro George Micott Navy Yard Breed Card Herald William Daly Lasting Room Willis Martin Lynn Mass Carrie Brown Mammoth Street Forepaugh & Selis Brothers Arthur Parsons Tucker Hsa Pike Portsmouth Hays Knights Tom” Cogan The Boat & Shoe Workers' Union

At the Navy Yard Pipers and Yard Workers

Thomas J. Brooks reports for duty in steam engineering as hundreds of workers remain about the yard. George Cornish and William T. Maguire return to their old roles as pipers in construction and repair. Ambulance use and minor accidents have risen but no serious incidents are recorded. Notices from Division Superintendent W. T. Perkins say the Boston and Maine railroad traffic fare for workmen remains five cents each way despite petitions for reduction. The train remains a key convenience for yard staff and riders likely to continue.

Thomas J. Brooks George Cornish William T. Maguire W. T. Perkins Boston and Maine Railroad

Johnny in Trouble At Advent Church Bank Box Theft

Seven year old Johnny Hahir is suspected in stealing from the Advent church offering box. An officer took him to the police station on Sunday. His mother will bring him to court Monday morning after promising to provide for him. The notice ends with an unrelated medical advertisement for Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry.

Johnny Hahir

Comfort and style meet in modestly priced shoes

A shop argues that true comfort and fashion coexist in affordable footwear. It criticizes manufacturers and dealers for sacrificing prestige for profits, stating their own profits are small while their shoes emphasize comfort, style, and conscientious sourcing.

We Repair Shoes Cheaper Than Anybody In Town

We repair shoes cheaper than anybody in town with prompt service. Mens shoes tapped 35c, ladies 30c, children 25c, mens hand sewn tapped 75c, best rubber heels 35c. We use the best stock and first class work done while you wait.

Largest and Best Lighted Boot and Shoe Store

A local advertisement highlights one of the largest and best lighted boot and shoe stores in the city offering a wide selection for customers seeking quality footwear. No specific dates or names are provided in the readable text.

Kittery Sees Busy Summer Start With Visitors And Naval Work

Quiet day in Kittery as people flock to a ports month circus and the navy yard work boosts local prosperity. Summers hotels fill fast with guests from Boston Philadelphia and New York while Gerrish Island cottages welcome families and dignitaries including Rev J P Jones and Lieut and Mrs Toughes ahead of St Johns day banquets by Knights Templar coastal towns prepare receptions for Sir Knights at Champernowne hotel.

Kittery York Kittery Point Creus Navy Yard Champernowne Sparhawk Mansion Mitchells B. M. Toughes Martha Tughes Thomas H. Simes Emily Harris A. M. Haines Boston G. M. Lukesh Shoriedge Gummey Philadelphia A. M. Judson Judson New York E. B. Stoddard Manchester Stoddard Portsmouth William Copeland Findlay Montreal Knights Templar St. John’s Day Biddeford Kennebunk Champernewne Pepperell House J. P. Jones India Parkfield Pocahontas Gerrish Island William Stickney Lewis B. Fagan Patch Cottage Standart Cleveland

Austin Lecture at Unitarian Chapel on Court Street

Next Sunday June 29 at noon the Unitarian chapel on Court Street hosts an Austin lecture by Hoy Edwin A. Horton of Boston. Following the talk the Sunday school will close for the summer months and all Sunday school and parish members are urged to attend if possible.

Unitarian Court Street Edwin A. Horton Boston Austin

Ten Years In Bed Kidney Cure Testimony

R. A. Gray of Oakville Indiana recounts ten years bedridden with kidney disease. He sought top medical care without relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. He calls it a Godsend and notes it is sold at Philbrick's Pharmacy.

R. A. Gray J. P Oakville Ind Foley Philbricks Pharmacy

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