16 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
1
Washington reports officials expect gasolene to rise to 40 cents in September with rationing plans looming this fall. The potential move includes a national allocation system and a temporary halt on certain supplies to control consumption amid wartime demands.
In Someryworth Josewhe Langevin was found up on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Clerk Th. W. Atwephy presided over the case in the county court, with the proceeding taking place in Dover.
Portia Maine August 1 Aged 38 longtime locomotive engineer George W Babb died after a long illness. He hailed from West Brook, was a member of the locomotive engineers union and is survived by his wife and two nephews Halph and bear Hooper. The M aine community notes his service and contributions to the railroad.
Police report two arrests in Concord New Hampshire with seizures of stills and brew. Names and exact charges unclear from the damaged OCR but indicate Sunday action and heading to municipal court for arraignment.
A girl in Geneva Switzerland wins a $5000 beauty prize amid a display of fashion and pageantry. The event features contestants from nearby regions and attracts attention to the competition's cultural significance.
A fragmented OCR piece lists numerous personal names, places, and events across communities, mentioning families, visits, moves, gatherings, and local notices. The text is garbled with many misspellings and nonstandard phrases, making exact facts uncertain.
Readable bits show a tale of theft and pursuit with names like Maghine and Wood to Maghine. A price of 416.00 per load for sawing and delivery appears, along with a delivery contact 1359-W.
A fragmentary report from Kittery Point describes a group including Sred Owen of Swinioncutt and Mrs F Seoth Qayen staying in a cottage, with mentions of a trip along with a concert, local gatherings, and social visits through August. Numerous names, places, and events appear in loose OCR text without clear sequence or dates.
Irregular notice list shows rental of Portmouth property and social arrangements. Mentions Mrs Anmia Molinos Mya and Charles 1 Higekete Ar, with meals and refreshments provided. Names Alva Van Feiok Atea Bartholle, Einar Hobves, Mery tid Mae, and Mrene Smith plus Miss Paste Suspices connected to a week’s lodging or hosting duties.
Report of a Senate sub committee investigation into Naval Prison activities and sentencing. Senators visited Newport and Wentworth Hotel, meeting with Commodore Wadhume and others before departing for New York.
At Jenness Beach Olive RNeichert and Callus joined Tintsimuper at Leann Hewel for a seaside event near Min dow Myansoof. Local residents sent best wishes from Gora Bo Davis and Cee DL Sinton. Mind stalin te, Gavin puasid Surt day here. Dudley A. Noyes visited town and Pearl ricinus attended. The Washington Jhonse hotel noted for its winter beauty.
In Oklahoma Senator Gore faced a surprising defeat as Ava Perris backed by the Administration won the primary. Gore, once a central figure opposing President Wilson’s League of Nations policy, saw his influence decline amid Democratic party shifts and renewed challenges from the party’s ranks.
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