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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1925

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Manchester Man Held Without Bail In Exeter Boy Death

Manchester police pursued a fatal hit and run near Exeter on Route 906 Cilley road. Rudolph Vert of Manchester is a material witness as two men face charges in Exeter for the death of a boy named Morissette. An autopsy by Drs Eastman and Duncan was released, Morissette a sister of the deceased boy.

Manchester Exeter Cilley Road Yeateas Raymont Dwyer Exeterele Rudolph’ Vert Cie Steware EB. Rowe Parlund Judge Shute Sotdtor Lowe Atty Osear Moreau Farkind Frank O. Paton Farellana Ug Morissette E. D. Eastman Rockingham County Charles Duncan Concord Xed Morissette

North Congregational Men’s Supper Admirably Attended

The North Congregational church held its annual men’s supper in the chapel house on Middle Street with 150 attendees. A roast beef dinner was served under Gen Late’s direction, followed by community singing led by E Curtis Matthews. Attorney General Waldron acted as toastmaster and noted a greeting to pastor Rev Dr Lucius Thayer, who could not attend due to illness.

North Congregational Church Chapel House Middle Street Gen Late Ewig Ted E. Curtis Matthews Matthews Waldron A Netod Jack Marding Alfytrs Freeman's Hall Cnet Lucius + Thayer Norra Kwas Bighead Mass Cere Thayer North Fohnch Charles [ Stohoy Shinehester Hampshire Tobey Frank D. Buller Ralph W. Jenkins Harry B. Boynton Julius M.tutton Charles TL. Walker R. Clyda Margegon Roxbury Fred L. Noyes Frances ‘Kelley Edward Fohnson Richard IB. Hannaford Thomas Ildebrandt Violet Prescott Mooney Virginia Randall Frances Raynes Francena Johnson Gladys Bruce Ruth Warrell Dorothy Lear Muriel Seaman Katherine Hildebrandt Elon Brackett Ruth Hogking Livonia Holgerly I Irene Johnson Franses Wiggin Bula Baker

Union Rebekah Lodge Initiates Nine Candidates Tonight

Union Rebekah Lodge will initiate nine candidates at its meeting this evening as local social groups stay busy with Christmas plans and holiday sales.

Union Rebekah Lodge

Fire at Brockton Levels Three Story Brick Building

A Brockton Massachusetts blaze damaged a three story brick building in the business district, injuring none reported as firefighters contained the early morning fire. Estimated loss runs about 80 840 dollars with smoke and heat spreading through the area.

Jess Brockton Mass

Odd Legacy for Carver Church

In Carver Massachusetts on December 1, a legacy of 900 dollars from Olive Cr Sawyer of West Woodstock is named for the church through Rev Charles W Fidden. Probate Judge Southgate recognizes the local church as the legal beneficiary despite the will lacking location details.

Carver Mass God's Cranberry Bog Church Charles W. Fidden Olive Cr Sawyer West Woodstock Mra Sawyer Southgate Probate Court Tournop Testaitrix

Amosheag Co Pays City Tax Before Interest Adds

Manchester dispatch reports Amosheag Manufacturing Co paid property taxes totaling $982,870.48 on the last day before interest charges. The sum represents about 2 percent of the city’s total property tax assessment.

Uy Associated Press Manchester Tadiy sAmosheag Manufacturing Co

City Hall Hosts Tuberculosis Clinic Led by Dr Kerr

A tuberculosis clinic under the New Hampshire Tuberculosis association was held at City Hall yesterday afternoon. Dr. Robert B. Kerr of Manchester directed the event. Funeral notices mark the funeral of Mrs Alles G. Bigelow held Thursday with family services at Buckminster Chapel and burial in Alfred.

New Hampshire Tuberculosis’ Association Robert B. Kerr Manchester Alles G. Bigelow Wildoheld Buckminster Alfred

Stolen Studebaker Coupe From Allen Garage

A Studebaker Coupe owned by Charles A. Allen, manager of the ar mour beet company, was reported stolen from his Highland street garage sometime during the night. A New Hampshire license plate 14208 was noted, with engine 9645 and serial 290060. A man was seen near the area night before, but the loss was not confirmed until this morning.

Dunbar Observes 63rd Anniversary at Linden Street Home

George W. Dunbar, a longtime Hamp ton resident now living with his son William on Linden Street, marks his 63rd birth anniversary. Born in Boston, he spent much of life with the Boston & Maine railroad, later taking up gardening and remaining engaged in current affairs despite reduced mobility and fading sight and hearing.

George W. Dunbar Linden Street Wiliam Dunbar Dunbar Boston Hampton Tor Many Boston & ‘Maine Railroad

Lawrence Jackson Wins First Prize in Radio Contest

Lawrence K. Jackson won first prize in a November radio contest conducted by the Portsmouth Power Co. Ten boys competed, with the top four standings listing Jackson 6720, Thomas Leary 3480, Robert Sanifur 3060, and Lloyd Lee 2940. Radio sets were awarded to the top finishers.

Lawrence K. Jackson Portsmouth ‘Power Co Tatiqn Laarrence Jackson Thomas Leary Robert Saniifur Lloyd’ Lee Radio Sula Tse

Visit of Washing ton Royal Arch Chapter to Mason's Hall

The annual visitation of Washington Royal Arch Chapter No. 3 will be at Mason's hall this evening. Henry Lincoln Sanderson of Kashua, deputy grand high priest of New Hampshire, inspects. Work in the Mark Master degree to be followed by a turkey supper in the banquet hall. The Episcopal Club of Dover plans to attend the city gathering at Christ Church parish house. Convict labor is to be used in restoration work in Michigan.

Washington Royal Arch Mason's Hall Henry Lincoln Sanderson Kashua Grand Chapter New Hampshire Episcopal Club Dover Episcopal Clubs Christ,church Parish House

World War foes reach Locarno peace accord

Britain Germany Belgium and Italy agreed at Locarno to peace in Europe and arbitration of disputes. The signing marked a contrast to Versailles with voluntary participation and a spirit of optimism for a new era of peace across the continent.

Germany Britain France Belgium Haly Associated Press Londen Dee Europe Versailles Reisch Great Britain

Unseat Court Martial Board Member Fails

Washington reportage recounts Gen Graves’ contested cross examination during the Mitchell court martial. The panel overruled defense claims of bias and interference and ordered Graves to remain on the court. Capt Yarnell testified on Hawaiian maneuvers and naval co operation, noting cooperation as largely successful.

Washington Tounsel William Mitchell Mitchell William &. Gr Graves Watcornes E. H Yarnell Read Yarnell Army Navy

Hunter Held on Charge of Manslaughter

Frank Dority of Old Town Maine was held under $1000 bond for the grand jury after being arraigned on a manslaughter charge for negligently shooting Joseph Babkirk at a Penobscot Chemical Pipe Co mill. They hunted separately near Mattord Woods nineteen days ago when Dority mistook Babkirk for a deer and fired. Babkirk on his deathbed said it was an accident and asked charges be dropped. Christmas shoppers fill stores as retailers stage displays for the holiday season.

Associated Press Old Town Frank Dority Esterday Joseph Babkirk Penobscot Chemical Pipre ‘Company Matord Dority Babkirk Dornty

Wind Sweeps Florida Causing Fire and Casualties

A powerful northeast gale devastated Da vis Island and surrounding areas. Three unidentified Black men were killed, one injured, and five hospitalized after a bunk house collapsed. The West Coast Fertilizer plant burned for heavy losses, with damage estimated at 200 900 dollars. Utilities report downed wires and unsafe streets as railroads slow. Ocean Boulevard near the inlet to Lake Worth saw undermining from waves nine miles north of West Palm Beach, volunteers rushing with logs and stakes to aid survivors.

Tann Vis Dea Weather “Bureau West Coast Teporter West Palm Florida West Ocean Boulevard Thevinlet Lake Worth West Palm Beach Rena

Pinchot Says Operators Have Declared War

Dubois, Penn. December 1 Gov Pinchot says hard coal operators who rejected his plan to end the anthracite strike have turned down industrial peace and declared war He notes he has not yet heard their reply and believes they refused even to discuss terms accepted by miners and the public The governor spoke while in Dubois state hospital

Dubsis Penn Pinchot Gov. Pinchot Iscuss Dubois

Ferguson noncommittal on special session, Ferguson says

In Austin, Gov Miriam A Ferguson has not issued a formal statement on whether she will call a special session of the Texas legislature. Her husband, James E Ferguson, said she told an Baltimore Sun reporter she would not call a session. The governor has not given a definite position.

Austin Tex. Dee Miriam A. Ferguson James E. Ferguson Baltimore Sun Tersuson Mirian A. Ferguson

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