03 Apr 1925
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1925
Page
1
Associated Press reports Washington April 3 indictments against Albert B Walt and major oil figures were dismissed by the DC Supreme Court. The ruling cites the assistant attorney general's presence in the grand jury room as illegal, affecting the Fall Sinclair conspiracy charges as well.
Associated Press report from London states Judge McCardie ruled that Dorothy Aluriel Denistoun’s claim against her former husband after their divorce was void and unenforceable. The court awarded Mrs Denistoun 5000 pounds for breach of contract and the plaintiff recovered 472 pounds loaned to Lieut. Col. Denistoun, with costs and execution stayed pending appeal.
Otto Braun, Socialist candidate for president, was elected premier of Prussia in Sunday's election. The result makes him the leader of the Prussian government.
Text discusses potential Congressional action to settle the status of the Internal Revenue office in Portsmouth. It considers two options: Congress discontinuing U S court sessions in Portsmouth or relocating the Treasury revenue force. If rooms cannot be secured, the Treasury may move the office elsewhere in the state, with Judge Morris possibly holding October sessions and Congress not meeting until December.
The Portland Terminal Company filed a bill in equity in the Superior Court at Portland against the Boston Maine Railroad seeking $68,470.19 for use of terminals in Portland South Portland and Westbrook.
Madame Bernice dePasquale, famed opera singer and former Metropolitan Opera prima donna who performed with Caruso for seven years, died after a brief illness today in a hospital near Boston. Her marriage to Count Salvatore dePasquale and her mother and brother living in Boston were noted in obituaries.
Firemen rescued a family of four after flames swept a Felton area dwelling near West Newton. The blaze caused extensive damage and disrupted the household, with officials estimating losses around 20,000 dollars. Police credited swift action by responders and the occupants’ quick evacuation.
Cambridge April 1 announcement reports the resignation and retirement of Prof Mans Carl Gunther von Jagenamm, professor of Germanist philosophy, at Harvard. He has served since 1898 and retires this September after long tenure.
Circus seeks to perform in the area but the readable text is garbled. No clear dates or venues are readable. Further details are unavailable from the fragment.
A lifeless female body was found hanging, identified as Mabel, reportedly last seen visiting Nowldlés, Maine. Neighbors reported no reply at the home after a visit, and deputy sheriff Swencermné noted the case as a possible suicide or foul play inquiry.
Rose Croix Chapter participates in convocation events highlighting fraternal activities and ceremonies. Members gather to reaffirm goals and recognize leaders as part of continuing fraternal work.
A brief report states that a high ranking official is confined with thrombosis after hospitalization. Doctors say his condition will improve in a short time and that there is no immediate danger. The statement comes from the department and a physician’s update is included.
State Center of Weights and Measures announces testing of oil and gas tanks. Thomas Henry Ehiber, Iowa, cited in notice. Officials remind owners to have tanks inspected and records updated by the deadline.
Hartford April 3 Associated Press judge Jennings began his charge to the jury shortly before Nosa Alcorn urged a first degree murder verdict. Alcorn described the defendant as a desperate criminal while the prosecution pressed for a life sentence and warned jurors of possible dangers if Chapman is acquitted. The defense motion to remove the case was denied as the judge prepared the jurors for deliberation.
Firefighters battled a stubborn blaze yesterday in Rogers town, fighting for an hour and a half. They prevented the flames from reaching nearby buildings despite high heat and stubborn flames.
April Be George Ebeveau and Charles Perkins were arraigned last night on charges of stealing hens from Nedick and other locations. The Cape Ned- Bek sect leaders faced the court as witnesses described the alleged thefts and implicated several accomplices in multiple incidents.
Mrs Aimy Schurman entertained Nobla Grand's Club Thursday evening at Miriam's Tea Room with a supper of tomato soup chicken patties mashed potatoes peas hat ralis cranberry sauce cream dog Sert and custard. After an hour of sociability she hosted new guests at Mrs William Tiron's home on Over Street for the remainder of the evening.
Special listings show price points for goods: 60e dhoc, 49c per lb, 50 cents for hard candies, and 39 cents per pound.
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