27 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
1
A vintage testimonial fragment touts Asthmalene as a free trial offer and instant asthma relief. Letters from Rev C F Wells and others praise its efficacy, claiming long cures and dramatic improvements, with addresses in New York and Avon Springs cited.
Albert T. Patrick, lawyer, convicted of murdering William Marsh Rice, the aged millionaire and recluse. The trial spanned nine weeks and a three hour jury deliberation led to the verdict. The penalty under the statute is death in the electric chair.
Reports from Maracaibo and Curacao describe renewed revolt against President Castro. General Monagas leads the insurrection, predicting victory within a month and a change of government at Caracas. Monagas forces besiege Barcelona Bermudez and aim to seize Guan ta to fuel a steamer Bolivar with coal for supplies.
Miss Willon M. Stone American missionary has started for London and thence to America. A Telegraph correspondent reports Turkish authorities arrested Pastor Tsilka on suspicion of involvement in Miss Stone’s abduction and a Macedonian committee reward. Mme Tsilka allegedly knew nothing of the plan. Miss Stone relied on Bulgarian associates and faced risk in Salonika.
Walde mar, eldest son of Prince Henry, lies seriously ill at a sanitarium in Bertin. Reports express anxiety as the condition grows more discouraging and several physicians have joined in his care. Prince Henry sent gifts from the United States to the mourner.
A prairie fire blazing twelve miles southeast of Anabarko Oklahoma killed a woman and two children who fled toward a neighboring house. The deserted house surrounded by a fire guard was not consumed.
London march 26 lord Kitchener reports the capture of 135 prisoners three 11 pounders two pota-poms and quantities of stock wagons and other matériel from the Delarey force after a combined movement. Delarey appears to have evaded the cordon but losses were inflicted.
Cape Town reports Pr Jameson asserting Cecil Rhodes left Grooteschung near Cape Town to the city as a residence and endowed large sums to charities.
Albert E. McReel resigns as superintendent of the Exeter Hampton and Amesbury road effective last night. The move follows New Hampshire Traction Company's takeover and reduced authority under General Manager Woodman. Weaks to manage until successor named. McReel may move to Boston after building a new Exeter home.
A Manchester gathering on March 20 urged the state legislature to fund a state sanatorium for tuberculosis care. Resolutions will go to the governor's commission studying the issue. Papers discussed include pregnancy after ventro-suspension, pelvic abscess, hysterectomy, pancreatic crystalls, and a skull fracture case.
A Jasper special reports a race riot twelve miles east of Jasper this afternoon. About 150 shots exchanged, casualties not yet confirmed. A farmer sought ammunition around seven, sheriff asks governor to call local militia. men prepare to respond. No further updates by eleven tonight.
Lowell Massachusetts March 26 Fifty six delegates at tonight's Textile council meeting vote to strike next Monday morning unless mill authorities concede a ten percent wage raise. A mill agent said mills will shut down and need not guarantee protection for workers willing to continue after the strike is declared.
A period advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as safer easier relief for catarrh. It contrasts tablets with opiate cough remedies, cites Dr. Ramsdell and Dr. Wainwright praising the tablets, notes musk root and eucalyptus ingredients, and claims effectiveness for nasal throat and stomach catarrh especially in children.
Letter carriers connected with the local post office follow the pending congressional bill to raise maximum carrier pay from 1000 to 1200 dollars per year. They praise press support and note the president’s order restricting memorials to lawmakers has hindered lobbying. Carriers claim they are among the hardest working yet lowest paid in government service, earning less than messengers and clerks in other departments.
Organized in Kittery Wednesday at the Lawyers Incorporation and Transfer company ThePilable Polishing Machine company Capital stock 596000 Par value 1.00 To manufacture and sell polishing machines President Albert E Knowlton Malden Mass Treasurer Charles C Smith Kittery Maine Leominister Comb company Capital stock 100000 Par value 160 To manufacture and deal in combs pins and other merchandise and materials President Albert E Knowlton Treasurer Charles C Smith Lady Belle Gold Mining company Capital stock 100000 Par value 10 To mine gold silver copper and other minerals President Albert Knowlton Treasurer Charles C Smith
Concord March 26 George N Parker of Woodsville commissioned surgeon and F L Chesley of the 2d regiment N H N G named in the same notice as new officers for the state militia unit.
Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup is presented as a child friendly remedy, especially suited to children's needs. The ad extols soothing influence and claims it as the remedy of all remedies for throat and lung diseases.
The tour notes 70 percent of European trade with England and Germany. Exports from New York rose to March 15, led by US shipments totaling $957,986,427 vs $911,346,250 for the UK. Reports claim US steel purchases and canal plans, with various nations recalling American influence in shipbuilding, rail, and commerce. The piece cites figures on tobacco, cigars, armor plates, and coke, ending with Schenectady, March 24.
Mr Fred Dixon, famed navy yard boat builder, was removed to Augusta hospital for mental trouble. Local items report political rallies, upcoming elections, social gatherings, and staff changes including Herbert Getchell leaving York Beach route to supervise railway roadbed work and Charles J L Davis named as new post office assistant.
The candle pin contest at Reece alleys on Wednesday the 26th was postponed due to two visiting players missing. A makeshift Kittery team with two local bowlers defeated Portsmouth by 45 pins in three strings. Kauffman claimed top honors for best three string total and highest single string. Morrill led Portsmouth. The scores follow.
An ad promises a one day cure for a gold condition using Laxative Bromo Quining Tabs. It states all druggists refund the money if it fails to cure and bears B W Grove's signature on each bottle.
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