04 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
1
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on Friday December 4 1914 local officials and citizens discuss a fire ban proposal and associated safety measures amid concerns over urban fire risk and public welfare. Officials from city government and Fire Department weigh potential regulations and enforcement practices.
Massachusetts representative Gardner pushes for hearings on U S national defenses inviting Secretary Daniels and Secretary Garrison to testify. Daniels criticizes Gardner as swashbuckling and ill advised while Garrison notes all key facts are already public. The column labels Gardner’s zeal as overzealous yet question remains if such investigations are needed.
A correspondent notes Williamstown Massachusetts has hosted three presidents, McKinley Taft and Wilson, while the article recalls Roosevelt’s past visit as president and suggests omission was likely inadvertent, reflecting on fallen weapons of war.
A grave digging machine is said to have been invented and manufactured in Chicago for use by warring nations with orders reportedly placed by two Allies. The piece notes war stimulates invention and mentions related topics from Harvard birthdays to Prohibition and suffrage views, plus foreign shoe trades and a Salem garbage wage driver incident amid fragmented, archaic-sounding passages.
A fragment discusses the first bank operations releasing about five hundred million dollars in country business use. It claims gold backing and wide distribution to the public, with reserves converted to cash and paid to the people, under Comptroller of the Currency reports.
A jumble of fragmented local notes reports student concerns about Snape Murfael and course reopenings, alongside political letters. The piece mentions Dartiinuty, cancellations, and confusion over majors, with a stray note about a Portamouth withdrawal and a whimsical critique of state politics.
A Nashua Telegraph report discusses a tempered shift this fall, detailing local factors shaping economic and cultural trends. The piece highlights community impacts, government responses, and anticipated outcomes for residents and businesses.
Obituary notes the death of Charles F. Towle a Pittsburgh stage figure and his burial with pallbearers including Mayaparry Yeulou and ex Mayor Emory in Sagamore cemetery. The piece lists naval ships and stations with crews at Mare Island Norfolk San Diego and other bases, plus a wave of proposed wage reductions for navy yard mechanics and upcoming hearings through December.
A prisoner in Buffalo region offered to provide a cancer virus to test its contagiousness in hopes of earning pardon. The letter to warden Thomas Mol outlined a plan involving Dr Russell Park. State officials declined to consider any pardon or commutation based on the offer.
The Paurtemauth Girls Club held its monthly meeting Thursday evening with strong attendance. The secretary and treasurer reports were read and accepted. Miss Eva Benullen resigned and was accepted. Mrs May Roberts became president, and Miss Alicegan was elected vice president to fill the vacancy.
Miss Elizabeth Collins of Kittery Point is in critical condition at Portsmouth Hospital after mistaking a stomach remedy for headache tablets. She ingested the pills Sunday and was rushed to hospital Tuesday when a local doctor learned the poisoning was serious. She is a stenographer for the Frank Jones Brasing Co. Officials report no charge in her condition this noon.
The plan involves mounting the station during a long period at Nolkay Coaxon and keeping many mechanics employed through the winter. Ships at the yard will pay crews on Saturday and money will be distributed among the activities, with Christmas and New Year visits by dock crews.
On Thursday evening at Association Hall Mise Auceh Hemilton Remick Jonder led a pleasing program under the European War Sufferers aid auspices of Middle Street Baptist church. The Mascule Quartet assisted as a fine act with good attendance and strong goodwill. Murgeson Brothers joined stage decor with red cross nurse costumes and a candy table for attendants.
The department authorizes installation of a new tee machine in the U S Des Moines yard prepares for Guantanamo tow of Coal barge 286. Machinery division authorized to build electype M steam engines for new Mon far sand typ. musiciana from Boston and New York report to the yard. The program includes an orchestral Reading and Remick solos with remarks by Rev. Wiliam Z. Sisn ley.
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