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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1925

Page

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Ten Thousand Dollar Sea Wall At Hampton Beach Planned

A state funded sea wall project at Hampton Beach was approved with ten thousand dollars allocated. The work, to be run by the State Highways Department and started soon by the state engineer, aims to connect with a government sea wall at the Coast Guard station. A related note mentions a fire at D. A. Stephenson’s house, linked to a Klux Klan figure, followed by a city government meeting tonight.

State Highways Department Coast Guard

Brockton Police Capture Escape Suspects in Chase

Elliot Harriman and Joseph Roddick, two of four Rockingham County jail escapees, were captured in Brockton Massachusetts after a high speed pursuit. Roddick resisted and fled then surrendered after four shots were fired. Harriman fled through streets and woods before a clever ruse led to his arrest. Authorities describe Harriman as highly dangerous with charges including impersonating an officer and automobile theft. Roddick, labeled an artful criminal, initially misled officers about a car abandonment in Amesbury. Police continue pursuit of Booth and Bias, the remaining escapees, believed to be in possession of the getaway car and planning further flight.

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Miss Vanderbilt Engaged Lowell Man

The engagement of Muriel Vanderbilt, 25, to Frederic Cameron Church Jr of Boston was announced by Mrs William K Vanderbilt Sr. The engagement was reported from New York and Lowell with details of families and locations.

Associated Press New York Misa Muriel Vanderbilt Frederic Cameron Bosto Insurance Harvard Athlete William K. Vanderbilt Muriel Reodgére c Church, Jr Boston

Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Items

A damaged OCR fragment notes cents, candy items, assorted goods, and furniture references tied to a local state fair or building insurance context. The readable words include prices and product mentions like kisses and candies, with unclear organization and missing dates or places.

Accident After Car Crash In Navy Yard Area

Raymond L. Trombly, a private in the United States Marine Corps, is in serious condition after an automobile accident on the Lafayette Road near the railroad bridge at Hampton Roads. He was taken to the Naval Prison hospital by fellow marines. doctors report a fractured skull. Privates Burbank and others were injured and arrested. Trombly is noted as a popular prison detachment member.

America Lone Wolf New England Marine. Guard Navy Yard Raymond L. Trombly States Marine Corps Naval Bortsmount 7 Lafayette Foad Hampton Palla Allen Perry Haverhitt Trembly Marine Gudra Algo Portsmouth Burbank Hampton Police

Big didigible back safely after 28 hour battle

Associated Press reports a British airship completed a perilous 28 hour voyage along the North Sea coast. The craft fought fierce winds and seas off England before mooring near Palham. Crew pressed the ship homeward as dawn broke over the Dutch coast.

Associated Press Pulnam Eng England Palham Airdro Saint

Harvard humorous weekly removed from stands by police

An early Harvard publication was ordered removed from local newsstands by police under threat of prosecution. The issue satirically depicted the American flag as offensive, prompting police action and official scrutiny.

Associated Pre -Cambridge Mass

Unclear fragment hints at naval records and overboard liquor

Fragmentary AP notes describe numerous ship activities and crew reports. Mentions alcohol overboard and a photograph slated for official government use. Details are incomplete and names or dates are missing.

Earthquake Reported in Famosa State At Dawn

A heavy earthquake shock was felt around six o'clock this morning in Famosa State near Dari. Residents reported shaking buildings and rattling windows as the tremor passed, with no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. Authorities urged calm and inspections of structures.

Famosa Sait

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Hampton Beach Senate State Highway Dept Teddy D. A. Stephenson Grind Dragon Klux 5 Klan Chase Brock Miss Vanderbilt Lowell Frederic Co. Church Grentte Fie Insurance Cougs Hadeare Rived Madras Sion Park ‘Street RLM Associated’ Press
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