03 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1919
Page
1
A blurred report details a sugar price controversy in which a grocer and a baker face charges for attempting to fix prices. The baker allegedly offered 1 shilling 6 pence per pound and claimed the government price would apply at 6 o'clock the following morning, with officials testifying about coercion.
Beas notes a condition practice for a baler with prior acknowledgment of weighing 09 pounds at 1 cent per pound.
A schooner crew was lost in a tragic incident near Monhegan as a weekly voyage to the harbor ended in disaster. Residents of Alonhugan Wheering reported the vessel’s fate while authorities investigated the wreck and searched for survivors and clues about the accident.
The regular meet at Purtenawth Cone was held. The committee on whys and mounts for the ball arrangements met last night for the annual ball of the cann a Bastar. The next work is slated for the new committee. Potential attendees include Mr. Gosnell of Kn dary Wig, with Cornet Pram Murs and related officials from WA. General Secretary Kelley and others plan to attend and oversee preparations at CY ohdplain.
Fragmentary text references a will involving Metatney and several listed names or places. The legatee or executor roles are unclear but imply a property or estate matter with a monetary figure around sixty dollars. The garbled sequence of names includes multiple locales and surnames, suggesting a coastal or port town setting.
Assessor officials and delegates from New Hampshire parts gather for a convention in Manchester. The event, led by Edward Hiatt and others, focuses on taxation policy, municipal tax questions, and state finance. Attendees include government leaders, educators, and public officials from Kingston.
Fragmentary OCR reads Jeane survives in a Boston context with a daughter referenced. The text hints at a legal matter or obituary note but lacks full details. The item appears to be a personal notice or brief biographical mention within a legal or family context.
Congress across both houses debates and presses a sprawling measure calling for hundreds of billions in federal outlays. Officials discuss appropriations, oversight, and the scope of the plan as lawmakers push toward a final tally amid partisan tensions.
A brief AP style note announces a referendum on national prohibition. The item cites Rep. Mannale of New York as introducing the measure. The report references Whalington, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, noting the nationwide vote topic.
OCR read irregular list of names, dates, meetings, and ads. Mentions Labor in Utah, Red Cross, sewing groups, charity events, and community roles. Some names: Albert Brown, Elmer Haven, Clarene Huckney, Werte, Ram. Notes a weekly Red Cross meeting and a machine yard sale at $14 per cord.
Messy, partial OCR reflects a social column from Kittery Point and Manchester area. Mentions entertaining guests, visits, and people returning home from trips. Names like Lydia Kriahor and Capt. Wa Irishee appear with various relatives and local households. The item reads as a mosaic of social updates and arrivals around May and June, with many families visiting relatives and planning meetings at local churches and homes.
Notice to electrical contractors in Portsmouth dated November 25, 1919. Sealed bids for electric wiring at the Central Fire Station will be received by the City Auditor's Office. Bids require a $200 certified check and must be submitted by a stated deadline. Plans and specs available from the Auditor or architect Edward Richardson. The Building Committee reserves the right to reject bids.
Apparent brief item notes New Orleans involvement in a federal circuit court decision. The unsigned text references an order by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals affecting a sale and federal authority in New Orleans with unclear details and fragmented phrasing. Entities include New Orleans and a court action.
Douglas Wyn reports on William Garkle the artful train robber who evaded pursuers for weeks until wounded and captured by a private detective in a dramatic pursuit.
A damaged OCR item mentions a pursuit near Wend toneht with a person from Douglas and a severe wound. It notes a desperate battle by a bana posse and a casualty during the confrontation.
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