Fire Destroys Boarding House Killing Eight
A fire at a boarding house in Huntington West Virginia today killed eight people. Six victims were Mingo county residents who had come to Willinigan to testify in the murder trial of Elijah Nellman and his three sons. The blaze started in the hallway and trapped inmates as the rear fire escape was blocked.
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Gy Associated Press
Hhuinson
W. Va
Dee
Sin Mingo County
Willinnigan
Elijah Nellman
FINE POLICE CHIEF IN LIQUOR CASE INDICTED
Chief of Police Orr A Swett of Brookline Vermont faces a municipal court fine after pleading guilty to a liquor charge. The case involves liquor shipments from Concord and Brookline, Massachusetts, with authorities noting multiple trips to Southern New England cities this year. Swett has served as chief of police for seven years and has lived in the area for over 26 years.
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Chive
Ora Wharf
Associated Press
Daniel Ser
Concord Tr
Brookline
Mass
Whorf
Oru A. Swett
Bus
N. H
New England
Wrecking Crew Responds To Western Route Trouble
The Portsmouth wrecking crew of the Boston and Maine railroad was paged at 447 this morning for trouble on the western route near a cut. They beat Elma after fixing a broken truck frame and arrived back at 1:11.
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Portsmouth
Boston & Maine Railroad
Elma
Herald Prize Window Display Contest Opens in Portsmouth
The Herald announces a Christmas Window Display Contest with cash prizes for top windows. Merchants Joining the Merchants Bureau campaign are eligible. judging on December 17 by an expert. Prizes include two $10, two $5, and a $1000-like award for a two or more window display. Displays must be ready by December 15 for public inspection.
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Herald
Portsmouth
Merchants’ Bureau
Thabe
NAME CANDIDATES FOR THE COMING CITY ELECTION
Ex Mayor W Tlartford was nominated for mayor by the Republican caucus at ward rooms. Chauncey B Hoyt was the Democratic nominee. Ward 2 backed the opposition for councilmen at large with 63 to 345. regular ticket led in Ward 2 392 to 167 overall. Ward 3 opposition carried council seats. main vote favored Republicans. The full tickets list Ward councilmen by ward and other offices with names and vote tallies.
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W. Tlartford
Hartford
Chauncey Bi Hoyt
Fernando W. Hartford
M. Randall
Fred W. Caswett
John
Fred W. McNeil
Charles W. Humphreys
Arthur Blask
Ward
Assesora
Public Works
Chauncey B. Hoyt
Mortimer Li
Rayney
Vor
Board of Public Works
Horace W. Gray
Board of Education
Alfred Gonding
John L., Mitchell
William S. Jones
Gladys A. Warren
Francis W. Pinkham
Albert J. Rowe
Peter J. Mooney
Caleb J. Hodsdon
Samuel H. Alley
Rebel Officers Are Set Free Amid Mexican Turmoil
An Associated Press dispatch from Mexico City reports President Carles ordered about 60 military officers who joined the Gomez-Serra rebellion to be released to attend to their families. Investigations continue into the needs of the families and other officers who joined rebel forces may face relief.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Dec
Carles
Names Claimed as Noncandidates in Democratic Ballot
The clerk reports affidavits from Howard Be Sherbirie Walter A Badger and Samuel H ite stating their names appeared on the Democratic ballot without authority and they are not candidates. George P Smalleon Thias T Whitman and Albert J Rowe are said to be hotbe candidates for the offices listed on the ballot.
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Howard BE. Sherbirie
Walter, A. Badger
Samuel H
Tha Cancua
Shay
George P. Smalleon
Thias T. Whitman
Albert J. Rowe
Service Above Self in Portsmouth Civic Effort
A local letter argues for nonpartisan city leadership, praising a candidate who accepts a running role to advance the community. It emphasizes public service over politics, urges unity to build Portsmouth, and pledges effort toward Navy yard employment and regional industry. The author stresses devotion to civic progress and collaboration beyond party lines.
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Lve
Coolidge
Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Taim
Portemouth
Coolidge Proposes Navy Expansion and Flood Control Plans
President Coolidge outlines a moderate defense expansion including cruisers submarines airplanes and merchant ships while urging flood control measures mainly for the lower Mississippi. He favors a federal farm board with a revolving fund, warns against national debt growth, and calls for continued economy amid broader policy proposals.
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Congress
McNavy-Haven
Federal Farm Roie Board
Amiens Pandien
Coulder Canyon
Colorado River
Coolidge
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Washington
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Yrevaury
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