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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1925

Page

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Anniversary of Opening Battle of Concord and Lexington

The 130th anniversary observances begin with a 150 gun salute signaling a spectacular celebration. Vice President Dawes and General Pershing plan a route through towns linked to the 1775 events, with reviews and a military parade in Concord and Lexington.

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Sentences Given in Exeter Superior Court Today

William of Lewis and William Arcant of Lawrence were brought from Bre N. x by Sheriff Spinney and sentenced by Judge Branch in Exeter Superior Court to serve not less than one year and one day in state prison for automobile offenses. William H. Wwatsh and branchy Adich Aataiutony appeared for arraignment and received sentences totaling $200 in fines or terms.

William of Lewis William Arcant Lawrence N. x Spinney Exeter Branch Ling Zn Automobile Otwill

Coast Guard Cadet Exam Passes for John S. Cote

John S. Cote, son of Superintendent Cole, of the First Coast Guard district, has passed the Coast Guard cadet examination with fine marks. He has been pursuing a postgraduate course at Portsmouth High School.

John S. .Cote Cole Coast Guard Hag Portsmouth High School

Storm lashes Midwest with heavy winds and snow

A severe storm swept from Wisconsin to New England bringing high winds rain and snow. Several people died and about forty were injured as damage surpassed 1.5 million dollars. Homes churches and services suffered while communication and power lines were disrupted. A man electrocuted near Muscatine after touching a live wire.

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Boston Marathon Opens Amid Snow and Windy Cold Start

In heavy snow and a biting wind, 96 runners began the 29th Boston marathon from Hopkinton at noon, with 20 of 121 entrants unable to start. Clarence DeMar, four-time champion and world record holder, led early contention near the front as Victor McAulay and Chavieg L Mellor followed closely. The first split at ten miles showed 12 93 90, five seconds faster than last year, as a large pack remained tightly bunched. Whitey Mieckelsen headed the second group with Wendling, Py Hoenigas, Kyronen, and Witllema close behind. Weather, aside from a head wind, favored the race as runners pressed on.

Associated Press Boston Hopkinton Clarence DeMar Melrose South Framingham Christeansen Maois Chavieg L. Mellor Illnois A Turners Waders Whitey Mieckelsen Portchester N.Y Frank E. ‘Wendling Buffalo W. Y Thomas Py Hoenigas Maldon Witte Kyronen A. A Ralph Witllema Quincy

Family from Henniker Attends Advent Church Service

Friends of the Advent Church on Hoover Street greet AL Kilpatrick and family from Henniker who came for morning worship yesterday. They planned to drive home after service, despite invitations to roam, a driven early departure praised as commendable and a nudge for local members to attend church more often.

Henniker Advent Church Priends Hoover Street AL “ Patrick Kilpatrick Portsmouth Advent Christian ‘Church

Portsmouth Snowstorm Freezes Streets In Spring Surprise

Old Man Winter paid an unexpected visit to Portsmouth, depositing about three inches of snow and slush that left streets treacherous this morning. Power and telephone lines faced surface-wiring issues, but crews worked to restore services as residents dug out and awaited milder weather.

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Recovery Efforts After Severe Storm Across Regions

Associated Press reports scattered recovery efforts after a wide storm system. The southern states saw heavy rain while northern areas endured substantial snowfall. Widespread precipitation included rain, snow, thunder, and lightning within 24 hours, affecting travel and daily activities.

Associated Preys Boston New

Fatal Kitchen Fire Takes Life of Mrs Plaisted

Mrs Lavinia Plaisted of Thornton Street dies after a Sunday morning fire engulfed her clothing near the kitchen stove. Neighbors and aid from William Robinson and Mrs WolfzingTM Ganger worked to douse flames and comfort the elderly victim before she died at the hospital.

Lavinia Plaisted Thornton Street Wiliam Robinson Aid Peoman Dons Avas Ariel W. A.robinson Pinisted Rollison Ant

Weather today halts trip to Boston anniversary event

A weather advisory postpones plans to fly from Los Angeles to Boston for the 150th anniversary of the Concord and Lexington battle. The attempt to travel from the hangar is deemed inadvisable due to conditions.

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Six Hurt as Five Car Subway Train Derails

Six persons were injured when a five car subway train with over 100 passengers partly derailed in New York. The last two cars swayed loose from their connections and toppled, roadbed equipment sparked a third rail arc, and smoke filled the tunnel causing panic among riders.

Associated Press

Bulgarian police say killer of infernal machine captured

Bulgarian police claim to have captured Imko, an ex engineer and former officer, accused of placing an infernal machine that killed over 160 people at Svetistrat cathedral. He resisted and was shot and immobilized. The report notes confusion and mistranscriptions from the incident.

Sofia Bulgada Tnakott Svetistrat Imko Engineer Corps Aybehhief Sonn Communist Executive Central Committee

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Charles A. Dawes Lexington and Concord GUARD Madras Middle West Peor N.Y. Subway Graffort Club Rummage Snla Universalist Vestry
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