07 Dec 1927
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1927
Page
1
Chicago officials announced an ultimatum on wage increases affecting surface cars and potentially elevates. About twenty thousand riders could be disrupted as surface car workers threaten to strike, with elevated workers pledging sympathy but not current wage changes.
The Wuendahl case proceeds toward a jury as jury selection continues at the Maya Landing court. The panel may be completed by three this afternoon after caucus withdrawals voting to reduce the pool. Names on the prospective jury include James T. Whitman Lewis G. Dore Dr. Alexander N. Fuller and Chavoud Williams.
The City Committee has named three candidates to fill the vacancy on the city council. The selection aims to present a balanced slate and secure broad support for upcoming elections.
The Democratic committee of Ward 5 substituted the name of William Howell Pridham for ward councilman replacing former Councilman Samuel N. Alley who declined the nomination.
The Herald announces a Christmas Window Display Contest with cash prizes for the best displays. Participating merchants, listed in today's paper, must use Christmas merchandise and be ready for public inspection by December 18. Two $1000 prizes and several smaller awards are planned, with judging by an expert.
President Calvin Coolidge reaffirmed his 1929 decision not to seek re election he told Republican National Committee members to pursue a new candidate from the pool of distinguished men and to choose a city for the 1929 national convention in the White House east room the night remarks were delivered the committee followed his warning and continued their task of selecting another candidate.
New York boxing star Yung Griffo also known as Young Critto dies at 55 in a West Side basement room. He came to the United States from Australia and was famed for clever defense in feather and lightweights. Indigestion is suspected as the cause.
New York dispatch reports Charles Evans Hughes, former secretary of state, stating he is not a candidate for the Republican nomination. He declares he is not a candidate in any sense and expresses disappointment over Coolidge’s decision while affirming his May statement on the matter.
Miss Martha Kimball, state chairman of the Committee of International Co operation to Prevent War, has been named a delegate to the third convention of the Cause and Cure of Wars in Washington from January 15 to 19, with representation from various women's organizations nationwide.
Job ad seeking a first class pipe fitter ready to work at Portsmouth Dye and Chemical Company. Apply in person or as directed by the notice.
Washington, D. C. The Senate denied the oath of office today to T. Prani L. Smith of Illinois. The vote followed a resolution by Senator Deacon of Illinois proposing administration of the oath and a hearing before the privileges and elections committee.
Mayor Oxcar H. Nelson of Newburyport lost to Andrew J. Gillis in a spirited campaign. The final count stood Gillis 2852 to Nelson 2007, delivering a decisive shift in the city leadership.
In Nashua on Tuesday former State Senator William Ir Sullivan defeated incumbent Robert J Doyle 3219 to win the mayoralty. Doyle previously served several terms in the General Court. Elementary schools will attend a 2 pm Health Cheer talk by Eli Bartlett of Montpelier Vermont at High School.
Ninety two people were made citizens of the United States at a naturalization session held by the United States District Court in Portland, Maine on Monday. Fifteen were from Vertainty.
Washington Dee T An appropriation of 75060 for the coming fiscal year ending June 30 1929 for the improvement of the power plant of the Navy yard at Portsmouth is recommended by the budget for the year as presented by the president to Congress. The appropriation is one item of a total appropriation of 7853000 for the bureau yards and docks.
New York December 7 pronounced reactionary tendencies showed in today’s stock market with selling tied to President Coolidge’s non candidacy remark and a sharp fall in steel production. Banking circles viewed the decline as a technical correction after a recent unsustained advance.
Gold valued at 1.9 million dollars is moved from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to the Cunard liner Aquitania for transport to London, the first WWI war era transfer since 1914. The shipment, handled by Associated Press reporting from New York, marks a notable postwar financial gesture.
About 300 single women attended services at the Im maculate Conception church Tuesday evening. Rev Sc McCarthy of the Oblate Order Lowell Mass opened the retreat and delivered the sermon on Home. The session closed with benediction after an impressive discourse.
Lithuania’s Premier Waldenaras tells the League council air attack threats loom over eastern Europe as major powers and Russia pressure Lithuania over Poland. Debate centers on Vilna district Polish rights to close Lithuanian schools and local uprisings, with little progress toward a solution.
A visiting priest will address the congregation this evening with a talk on marriage.
A deadlock at the Republican National Committee over the 1928 convention site. San Francisco led on the fleet ballot, with Kansas City and Detroit far behind. Four ballots failed to produce a majority for any city as the convention site selection continued.
A notice states a Democratic City Committee meeting will be held in the probate court room on Thursday evening at 7 45. Every member should be present. Chauncey B Hoyt is chairman James T Whitman secretary. Tak
Rochester voters backed Mayor Johnny Corson, Republican, for a fourth term by a margin of 224 votes over Democrat Mies He Dustin. The election saw a light turnout and was held yesterday in the city.
A Massachusetts Quick sedan on its way east was destroyed by fire after tilting and overturning near Green Lue Post road by the Haskell residence shortly after 1 PM. The driver sustained slight injuries. Kittery fire department could not save the vehicle. James Coleman of Bio t was a business visitor in Dover yesterday.
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