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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1901

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Ships move in U S Navy yard reshuffle

Waatisaton reports torpedo boats Foote and Ericston placed in reserve at the Norfolk yard. Abarenda sails for Tatuila on regular station. Poritan departs Washington for Annapolis. Topeka sails from Hampton Roads to Norfolk for the new posting.

Waatisaton Foote Ericston Norfolk Yard Tatuila Ber Rugular Poritan Washington Annapolis Topeka Hampton Romde Norfolk

Foreign Troops Must Leave Chi Yi and Boxer Revival Report

The Morning Post quotes Pao-ting-10 reporting General Kattelar’s receipt of insolent letters from Li Liang governor of Shan Si demanding foreign troops stay in Chi-i. British notes on Fo Ping, Boxer revival aided by Buddhist priests, and Count von Waldersee messages. Also: 400 Chinese regulars near Min-Sheng with fifty killed. Brooklyn Eagle notes Commander J A B Smith may succeed Rear Admiral Melville. Danube floods isolate villages. Carpathian wolves drive into settlements. twelve killed in four weeks.

Loxpox Aw —the Morning Post Kattelar Li Liang Shan Si Chi-i Fo Ping Chi-li Shan Li New York Brooklyn Eagle J. A. B. Smith New York Yard Melville Washington Smith Vienna Daily Express Danube Buda Pasth Carpathian

Frye Reelected Senate President Pro Tempore

Wasarsdon March William B Frye of Maine was reelected unanimously president pro tempore of the Senate to serve during its pleasure This marks the second time colleagues have honored him Morgen of Alabama concluded his speech in support of abrogating the Clayton Galner treaty with Britain He lamented dedicating his career to the Nicaraguan canal project and doubted he would see it begin

Wasarsdon Wiliam B. Frye Maine Senate Frye Coleagues Wasavictos Morgen Alabama United States Great Britain

City Board Minutes Record Parker Appointed Tax Collector

The municipal board met Thursday evening in the city building with a small agenda. Alderman Rand cast one vote for James V. Parker as tax collector and the board unanimously declared him appointed. Bills for the Spaulding school and other items were approved or referred, and the auditor’s report was accepted. Alderman Phinney moved Senator Urch be appointed city agent to perambulate the Portsmouth lines. the motion passed. The board adjourned to Tuesday at eight p.m.

Board of Mayor and Aldermen Alderman Rand James V. Parker Parker George A. Jackson Spaulding School Clarence Joy Hanover Strest Committee On G. ©. Carpenter Middle Street B. F. Mugridge F. P. Leavitt Phinney Portsmouth David Urch Urch Rand

Gifts to Royalty in Amsterdam March 7

Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry received wedding gifts from deputations. The nation presented a diamond diadem necklace two bracelets of diamonds and black sapphires. Others sent silver and china services. The railways supplied a complete royal train.

Amsterdam Wilhelmina Henry

Bloodhounds on the Trail in Corsttana

Corsttana Texas March 7 A miner’s wife Mrs Younger was brutally assaulted and then murdered by a negro last night A posse of 203 men led by Younger and bloodhounds follow the murderer’s trail with the intent of bringing him to prompt justice

Corsttana Tex Younger

Rich Strike Report From Porcupine Creek Mine

A steamer report from the Cottage City arriving today from Alaska cities says a rich mine has been found on Porcupine creek with gravel paying five dollars per bucketful. Local interest grows as details remain sparse and awaiting official confirmation.

Victoria B. C Cottage City Porcupine Creek

Fire Damp Explosion at Consolidated Mine Kills Ten

Ten people die and numerous others are injured in a fire damp explosion at Consolidated mine in Prussia. Authorities fear additional entombments as rescuers search the shaft for survivors.

Pilgrims Drowned in Black Sea Storm

A steamer carrying pilgrims was caught in a storm on the Black Sea. Seventy two pilgrims were washed overboard and drowned according to a Gdesaa dispatch to the Express dated March 7.

Gdesaa The Express Black Sea

Elevator Fall Fatal at Moline Plow Works

Two men died and seven were injured today when an elevator collapsed at the Moline Plow Company works. Witnesses described a heavy fall near the plant shaft as authorities began inquiries into the accident occurring in March.

Mourns Inn Moline Plow Company

Charles Sprague Inmate Of McLean Asylum

The Boston Post reports at 2:00 a.m. that Charles F Sprague the rich former congressman from the eleventh district is in McLean asylum. His term in Congress ended last Monday and he was taken to the hospital Thursday evening with a valet and an attendant.

Boston Post Charles F Sprague Eleventh District McLean Asylum

Conlin to Waive Extradition in Mail Robbery Case

San Francisco dispatch reports Joseph A. Conlin a New York postal clerk arrested Tuesday for stealing a registered mail bag containing over $46,000. He will be taken back to New York today accompanied by the woman who aided his flight. Conlin will waive extradition.

Sanj Francisco Joseph A. Conlin New York New Conlin

Conditions of surrender reported in Prronta

In Prrronta on March 5 delayed news says burgher leaders in the field may surrender with most of their followers if they receive amnesty and assistance to start anew and if broad pardon is granted to the rebels.

Prrronta

Weather Outlook for New England March 7

Forecast from Wastenatoy indicates rising temperatures past Friday with a warmer Saturday. Expect increasing cloudiness and likely no rain with fresh southwest winds.

New England

Patent Leather Fad Sweeps Shoe Trade This Season

A fashion surge for patent leather shoes grips manufacturers nationwide. Demand for patent leather, patent kid and enamelled leather soars, outstripping supply as tanners struggle to keep pace with orders.

Rockingham County Teachers Institute Held at Plaistow

A Rockingham county teachers institute under the state department will meet today in Plaistow town hall. The program lists talks on Psychology of Numbers by J K Lock, reading by J B Lock, and discussions on improving graded schools, supervision, and related topics by state and local officials.

Rockingham County State Department of Public Instruction Plaistow

Navy Yard Update on Reina Mercedes Engine Removal and Dock Work

The steam engineering crew began removing Reina Mercedes engines. Chief Engineer George B. Ransom received news of his brother’s death in Platteburgh. Work on the new dry dock progresses as weather warms and granite laying starts. Tawresey and Diboan inspected a new fifty foot cutter. a photograph will follow by Newall.

George B. Ransom Platteburgh Thoraday and Letser Tawresey Diboan Newall

Unitarian Club to Hear Lectura on The Eastern Problem

Hon John Tinrrett ex minister to Siam under Cleveland will deliver a lectura on The Eastern Problem before the Unitarian club Thursday evening March 21. He recently returned from the Philippines with knowledge of the ancient world and will be greeted by a large audience. exact venue to be announced later.

John Tinrrett Siam Cleveland Unitarian Club Garrett Philippines

Submarine Boats Declared Ready for Use by Admiral Hichborn

Rear Admiral Hichborn, in New Orleans, said submarines have passed the experimental stage and will be widely used in coming years. He claimed personal involvement in their construction and trips, noted no lives lost, and said England is pursuing similar development. He argued a large navy benefits America and America might build more submarines though not as large as England’s.

Hichborn New Orleans America England

Gas Leaks Plague Town As Gas Main Breaks

Gas leaks from a prong manifold affect Cabot near Middle and Market opposite Staples. Frozen ground hinders detection while Ports mouth shoe factory halts operations as gas power is shut off. Store clerks endure strong odor during efforts to locate leaks on Market street.

Cabot Street Middle Portsmouth Market Street Staples

Whist At Warner Club Inaugural Prize Rally

The Warner club on Congress street hosted the first whist party with strong turnout. Charles P. Pitman won first prize a twelve pound turkey with fifty one points. Samuel O. Gardner placed second with forty five points. Harry Mason earned the booby with twenty six points. The next event is set for Friday at eight.

Warner Club Congress Street Charles P. Pitman Samuel O. Gardner Harry Mason

The Great Diamond Robbery at Music Hall

The Jera McAuliffe company impressed a large audience with The Great Diamond Robbery on Thursday evening at Music Hall. Specialties were well received and public opinion of the troupe grew stronger as the engagement nears its end. Friday features Under Sealed Orders.

Jera McAucliffe Music Hall

Lyceum Course Closes With Gile On Puget Sound Cities

Rev. George W. Gile brought the Lyceum lecture series to a successful close at Peirce Hall on Thursday evening. His topic Columbia River and the Cities on Puget Sound drew a large, appreciative audience and featured many illustrations that enhanced the presentation.

Lyceum Peirce Ball George W. Gile Columbia River Puget Sound

Night Was Her Terror and Cure

Mrs. Chas. Applegate of Alexandria Ind describes violent coughing at night from consumption. She credits three $1 bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery with curing her and gaining 58 pounds. The ad promises relief for coughs colds grippe bronchitis and lung troubles. Free trial bottles offered at Globe Grocery Co.

Chas. Applegate Alexandria Ind Globe Grocery Co

Heart Disease Link to Poor Digestion Advised

Health note links heart trouble in Americans to weak digestion and nervous control. Recommends Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals to improve digestion and blood quality, claiming cure for most stomach troubles except stomach cancer. Full packages 50 cents. free booklet offered by F A Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.

Stuart Druggista F. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Theatrical stars and tours announced for spring

Andrew Mack will revive An Irish Gentleman on March 18. Ben Hur company members Robert Eliott and William Kelley sign with Kian & Erlanger for next season. Anita Bridger joins Broadhurst Brothers for Why Smith Left Home. Chrystal Herne to play Glory Quayle in The Christian. Edward J. Morgan to be John Storm. Hoyt's A Bunch of Keys secured for March 18. Jere McAuliffe company ends repertoire week at Music hall. James K. Hackett to star in Don Caesar's Return next season. When We Were Twenty-One by Edward E Rice with William Morris to open in Eastern states. Bangor Maine matinee drew women only. Return dates booked along routes. Muerchall return late this month.

Andrew Mack Robert Eliott William Kelley Ben Hur Kian & Erlanger Anita Bridger Jack Broadhurst Brothers Smith Chrystal Herne James A. Herne Glory Quayle The Edward J. Morgan John Storm Jere McAuliffe Music Hall James K. Hackett Victor Mapes Don Caesar Richard Mansfield King Henry Edward E. Rice William Morris Bangor Muerchall

Grafford Club hears Henry Lews Johnson on women's work

The Graffort club met at Conservatory hall on Thursday afternoon with Henry Lews Johnson of Boston addressing on Women's Work in Industrial Art. Johnson, formerly secretary of the Society of Arts and Crafts, showcased examples of women's achievements in carving metal work needlework and book cover designs.

Graffort Club Conservatory Hall Henry Lews Johnson Boston Society of Arts and Crafts

Board of Education Bill Withdrawn Before Hearing

A hearing on the board of education bill was not held in Concord on Thursday as the bill had been withdrawn from consideration by the legislature.

Board of Education Concord Thureday

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