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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
1
At a Republican meeting for the fourth district Congressman Bontelle received 316 ballots out of 451 while Lewellyn Powers was not nominated on the first ballot for representative to Congress.
The Daily Mail reports Commandant General Sonia Botta offers surrender only on strict terms, with talks ongoing between Lord Kitchener and Botha. London papers note rumors Botha may have already handed over, though no War Office confirmation. Analysts doubt the reliability while noting Botha’s past cunning.
Pekin report says Britain Japan and Germany jointly warned China through Li Sang Chang against more special concessions for foreigners. Berlin notes English and American papers claim German land grabs in China but facts don’t support new provincial executions. Shanghai sources claim Li Hai Chan leads five thousand men in a Kan Su rebellion.
February 23 reports Secretary Lung received a letter from Amiral Saropaon denying knowledge of how papers about Gunner Mirgan reached the press. February 28 at Bellevue hospital nurse Jesse R. Davis was tried for manslaughter and, after the judge's charge, was acquitted at 8:50 PM this evening.
The John Langdon club holds its fourth monthly meeting of the season at North church chapel on Middle street Monday evening March 1 at 7 45. At eight o clock Captain I Hartington USN will speak on The Navy. Refreshments will be served. Hon James O Lyford of Concord will address the club Monday evening April 1.
In Washington and the Senate the day brought notable calm after yesterday's storms. The river and harbor appropriation bill carrying over 30 million dollars passed with no discussion and conference reports on the war revenue reduction bill were adopted. The day closed with action on several other measures and the sundry civil bill. The revenue cutter service efficiency bill dominated the afternoon, facing a parliamentary squeeze leading to a vote scheduled for tomorrow morning after brief debate.
Long column notes community events and local humor. It praises Vets fundraisers, updates on Mulcahey’s Boston station improvements for faster service, and laments winter weather. Dennis Lynch heads to Washington for inauguration, while NH interest grows in the ocean boulevard project.
Constantinople correspondent of the Daily Mail reports 50,000 Turkish troops have been concentrated on the Bulgarian frontier. The action, ordered on the minister of war’s advice, follows revolutionary agitation.
Pittspore Feb 28 A head-on crash between a passenger train and a local freight on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston railroad at Coal Valley five miles from McKeesport results in two fatalities, three severely injured, and a burned passenger coach.
Manta Feb 28 All Spanish military officers in the Philippines ordered to return to Spain. About seventy officers remained in the islands after troops left due to business ties. Campripee Mo Feb 28 The house of Thames Willey in Dosahess County burned yesterday morning, his daughter and her six year old child perished in the flames.
Washinator reports a New England forecast with fair weather Friday and rising temperatures, likely rain or a new southern portion Friday night. Saturday should be fair with fresh northwest winds turning variable.
Explanation to Thursday evening Herald clarifies Colson fell ill while confined in a Searsport Maine cell after alleged mistreatment by a relative. Officers deny any court martial or prior attention to him at the yard and accuse Colson of perjury to gain navy admission, stating they acted upon learning the truth.
Wm. J. Lawler of Charlestown Mass has been awarded the contract to build the railroad bridge from Kittery to the navy yard. Civil engineer L. E. Gregory U S N will visit today to review plans and oversee preliminary work.
A republican caucus will be held at the court house Saturday evening March 2 from five to eight to nominate a mayoral candidate for the March 12 1901 election. Ward two caucus Monday March 4 at 7 20 p m on Court street. Ward four caucus March 4 at 7 p m on Marcy street. Ward one caucus March 4 at 7 30 p m on Maplewood avenue to nominate municipal election candidates. Per Ward Committee notices. The Herald had the latest news.
A 19th century medical pitch argues catarrh of the stomach is curable with prompt digestion. It touts Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets combining Diastase and other ingredients after meals, cites customer testimonials from Chicago and Marshall, Michigan, and claims safeness and efficacy for indigestion and related symptoms.
Williams defeated Coleate University 17 to 9. Maine roller polo league praises Biddeford as polo town. Phillips Andover beat M L T 10 to 0. Rochester M C A closes doors but basketball continues as Rochester City team. Potential New Hampshire state baseball league could include Manchester, Concord, Nashua, Dover, Rochester and Portsmouth. New England baseball league revival likely with Dover representation. Portsmouth bowling aims to beat Dover at Exeter alleys. final game of the series could decide the championship.
At the navy yard electricians are being laid off due to lack of work while Master Shipwright A N Stevenson departed for Washington. Naval Constructor John G Tawre sey U S N was on duty. The wiremen began wiring the general store house for electric lights.
Police pursue Stacey Haley of this city for the theft of about fifty dollars from the residence of former Alderman W. H. Phinney. Haley remains at large as officers continue to seek him.
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