06 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
1
Fragmented note reports a Red Cross benefit linked to a Paramount film feature. Mentions national reach, theater matinee proceeds flowing to the Red Cross and local chapters, with urgent public interest in a national war relief program.
General Pershing released a list of American casualties in France for dates between November 12 and 17. Killed were Corporal Virgil Winebrenner and Private Woitjevittex in infantry. multiple soldiers were severely or lightly wounded, with names tied to families in Illinois, Ohio, Arkansas, Missouri, and other states. The report notes emergency addresses and the passing of several soldiers’ relatives.
Incomplete OCR text lists military personnel with ranks and hometowns such as Private David A. Saunders and Corporal Harver QC. Corps names appear jumbled while places like New Boston Chicago and Maryland reference blur into a damaged service roster.
Local items report a December 19 meeting of a fraternal group with officers named, and visitors in town including Howard Ames of Portsmouth. Births, illnesses, and hospital visits are noted for several residents. Church activities include a weekly prayer meeting and a Christian Endeavor session. Various residents are mentioned with travel, employment changes, and family bereavements.
A wartime diary report describes Allied and American units forming a stubborn defense near Gouzeaucourt and Cambrai. British, Canadian, and American troops faced German advances, with several actions including British medical staff aiding casualties and Americans and Canadians fighting a rear-guard retreat. The article notes heavy troop movements, rescue efforts, and local social events amid the front lines.
The 1917 act authorizes investigation of tuberculosis spread and treatment needs in New Hampshire. A questionnaire addressed to physicians asks for opinions on prevention and hospital resources, with a request for prompt, thoughtful responses to help guide legislation and policy.
The note details railroad operations on the Portsmouth and Dol yer branch of the Boston and Maine. It cites more than twenty loaded cars in half a day, freight charges unpaid, and expanding traffic as trains carry 600 passengers from Dover to Bowyers station with frequent stops. A honeymoon anecdote and a St Louis river station robbery references appear among the items.
Newcastle December 6 Fort Quantitution Red Cross hosts an evening of singing reading and impersonations at Pythtyn hall Friday at 7 48 program includes Mr Elersoh White Healey and Claude AHS in attendance. several Fort personnel and townsfolk provide services. attendees include relatives visiting from Deerfleh and Portland amid greetings and a tribute to patriotism.
A large gathering attended the Ledley Mowing Circle and Congregational church event at the Community House last evening. George Chinnison presided over a well decorated fancy work table and Christmas ornaments. Helpers arranged the apron table with an ample supply of various decorations and fine articles for sale.
The New Hampshire college extension service convenes with county agents and officials from all sections of the state. A morning energy conference, committee meetings on boys and girls clubs, cooperative buying, labor bureau, and publications precede general talks on college interests and New England cooperative organizing. An afternoon program features C4 Thisseth on cooperative organizations, a focus on agricultural outreach, and a closing group photo with college leaders and delegates.
Fragmentary record notes a divorce proceeding involving Aldana My Pitty once Miss inten of Kittery. Mentions a Biner O. Binal and a Superior Court reference with unclear dates and offenses. The garbled text includes terms like cuts burns and home safety urges.
At a Boston Federal Building hearing before Interstate Commerce Commissioner George W. Anderson, Ne. Burl proposed rate changes for the Boston and Maine system. Suggestions included raising passenger fares and ticket prices, adjusting mileage charges, and modifying stripping duties and work tickets, with the aim of supporting future welfare and the system’s existence.
In Ben ton and Maine area service, passenger routes show rising revenue as government work increases. The Navy Yard train now runs ten coaches to accommodate over a thousand passengers and requires five conductors for ticket pickup and operations.
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