First New Hampshire Volunteers debated for Porto Rico duty
Reports sparked excitement at Camp about the 1st New Hampshire Volunteers possibly being kept in service for garrison duty in Porto Rico. Colonel Rolfe indicated most privates preferred mustering out, with few willing to reenlist individually. war department inquiries prompted mixed reactions and fear of disbandment.
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Coxcorp
New Hampshire
Porto Rico
Kulfe
War Department
Tropics
Tie Geld
Ataff
Rolfe
Washington
Glasgow Operatic star to headline music hall program and football news
The article previews a Friday October 21 performance by the Scotch Operatic company led by Mme Solis Scalchi with Signor Alberti and new cast members Mile. Helene Noldi and Signor Cauzio, plus a concert program including the Higoiletto quartet. It also notes local football practices, match plans against Portland Athletic Club, and mentions Newton and Fitchburg games, with various shipping movements and arrivals.
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Scotch Operatic Company
Mme. Solis
Scalehi
Signor Alberti
Cess
Mme, Scalchi
Jave Mile
Helene Noldi
la Scala
Milan
Signor Cauzio
Walter A. Pick
What Happened to Jones at Music Hall Next Thursday
The successful farce What Happened to Jones by Geo. H. Broadhurst will be staged at Music Hall next Thursday evening with a capable cast including Bert C. Thayer Soldene Powell Bernard McDonough Frank Hope Philip Calvert Charl Greene Blanche Johnsov Eleanor Broadhay Helen Harcourt Kate Weston and Francis Lara Clarke. The comedy centers on complex mix ups with funny situations clever dialogue and humorous characters ensuring frequent laughs. Dean's Ointment advertises relief for itching piles at 50 cents per jar.
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Jones
Music Hall
Bert C. Thayer
Soldene Powell
Bernard McDonough
Frank Hope Philip Calvert
Charl Greene
Blanche Johnsov
Eleanor Broadhay
Helen Harcourt
Kate Weston
Francis Lara Clarke
Geo. H. Broadhurst
Colonel Norris Wins Democratic Slate in District 24
The Portsmouth Times notes Colonel Norris as the sole newspaper-backed candidate in district 24 for the state senate. He supported Hoyt and Marcy’s bid, then benefited from the silver issue turning into a dark horse victory, with Norris seeming a governorial asset and the press preferring him in the senate.
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Cel Trae L Norris
The
Portsmouth _ Times
Concord
Norris
Chicago
Senate
Elairs
Nashua Press
Custom House
Chauncey B Hoyt
George D Marcy
Rush for Pensions Spreads as War Records Delayed
War department orders regimental surgeons to keep complete health records for all men entering service to guard against fraudulent pension claims. Pension Commissioner Evans learns about missing records from about 30,000 volunteers. Assistant Surgeon General Smart proposes withholding pay and muster-out sanction for delinquent surgeons until reports are produced.
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War Department
Pension Bureau
Evans
Sternberg
Smart
Local residents travel and visits noted in city column
Mr F E Langdon arrived from Boston on Monday. Mrs William T Entwistle went to Boston Monday afternoon to visit relatives. Mr Solomon Perry of Ticonderoga is staying with Mr and Mrs Edward H Marden on Union Street. Gen CB Hoyt left for Manchester Monday evening for URKP parade and grand lodge session. Mr George W Ayers of Hanover Street plans to move next month to Southern Pines NC for the winter, accompanied by Mrs W T Entwistle, his granddaughter.
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Solomon Perry
Ticonderoga
Edward H Marden
Union Street
CB Hoyt
Manchester
Grand Lodge
George W Ayers
Hanover Street
Southern Pines
London Specialty opens at Bijon Theatre with strong crowd
A crowded Bijon Theatre in Franklin block welcomed the London Specialty company on Monday evening for opening night. The company delivered a good show and the large audience left perfectly satisfied with the entertainment.
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Bijon Theatre
Franklin Block
St Luke's day recalled amid New Hampshire news
The report notes Chestnut parties and husking bees across the country while sick soldiers remain in camp. The New Hampshire Supreme Court opens a long term in Rockingham County and several militia and naval personnel receive furloughs. John W. Kelley is named U.S. commissioner for the district. Lafayette day exercises are planned. the state boards hold sessions on registrars and equalization. The Bache coast survey ship visits Dover for a city street map.
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New Hampshire
Board of Registrars of Voters
John W. Kelley
U.S
District of
Charles E Tallman
USN
Wabash
Naval Examining
Washington
Supreme Court
Rockingham County
Frank E Moore
Co A
William Mitchell
Staite Board of Evqualization
Dover
Exeter
New Hampshire Soldier Boys
Manchester Union
Sur render farce and drama at city theater tonight
The Star of Soubrettes Katherine Rober stars in a Moor ing comedy war drama titled render. Tuesday October 23 marks the showdate with praise from New York critics and clergy nationwide. The bill blends comedy songs medleys dances with sensational climaxes. Also noted is Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and local firm endorsements. The New Hampshire Teachers' State Institute convenes in Nashua October 21 and 22.
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Katherine Rober
New York
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Propa
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Treax
Wholesale Druggista
Wapinc, Kinson & Marvix
All Druggista
Egyptian Puzzle Of Thieves And Jinn Inil
An early 19th century letter describes how in Sindh a belief system uses charms and visions to locate stolen goods. The process involves a boy, incantations, and a staged vision of a king of the Jinn to reveal the thief. The account notes the practice is rare, confined to certain families, and tied to broader superstitions spread to Persia and beyond.
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Sindh
Hig Chobdais
Persia
India
Europe
Beypt
Asa
Sir Richard Mavitarian
Unclear naval orders fragment near Brooklyn and San Francisco
Fragmentary dispatches from a naval bureau place surgeons and assistants under orders involving Brooklyn and the naval department. References mention Station San Francisco, Ensigns, and pay inspectors awaiting further instructions in a terse, garbled transmission.
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Sorgeon G. T. Smith
Naval Bebo
Department of Instruction
Brooklyn
OP. Liste
San Francisco
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Lafayette
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Ward 5
Wilfred $8
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Daniel Street
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Coast Survey
AD Bache
Teachera’ State Institute
Nashua
Ivan
Lidian Spolis Journal
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Ra'e
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Dennis O'Leary
Bridge Street
Havana
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Manchester, NW
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Bureau of Media
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