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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1925

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Community Shocked by Death of Harry Boynton

The town mourns the death of Harry Boynton, longtime local figure and bank leader. Born 1868 in Temple Winsard, he served as treasurer of Portsmouth Savings Bank and held civic posts, including city council. Survived by widow Helen C. Boynton and children Wyman, Edwin, and Criseilla. Associated Press notes President Coolidge’s address and domestic policy remarks.

Harry Boynton New Hampshire Savings Bank “Association Portsmouth Savings Bank Mark Wentworth TE. F. Sise & Co Portsmouth Hh Haselsaa ‘Sdeen Warwick Club Sna John Lanyon Club Graynton Temple Winsrard Ife Charles Elvira R.oynton Pred T Aegensod J. A. Hulner Reve. A. Maine Philadelphia Mera Lianehe Boynton-Frost Alvah Tr. Frost Munros Mich Helen C. Pender Boynton Wyman Pender Boynton Edwin Boynton Criseilla Boynton

Cabin boy attempts to slay Canton leader then commits suicide

A cabin boy aboard an American liner near Woosung attempted to kill Tung Chow Ling, a Canton Trad element leader from Hong Kong. He killed himself with abdominal wounds after the incident. General Hong was wounded and taken to a Shanghai hospital.

Dee Se A .Cantoneso Chow-Ling Trad Canton I 'Nes Hong Kong Woosung Tay Gen Hong Shanghai

Cardinal OCuntylly Celebrates 65 Today

The Catholic Church in the United States notes Cardinal OCuntylly’s 65th birthday today. He remains active in his duties and continues to oversee church affairs while maintaining his usual morning routines.

Associated Press William Cardinal Ocuntylly H Lighop Toston Minkinge United States

Fyr-Fyter Man brings new fire extinguishers to town

The Fyr-Fyter Man showcases Ever Ready and Ever Lasting fire extinguishers in Knight's Shoes Store window. The devices are advertised as non freezing, non corroding, non evaporating and as a non conductor against electricity.

Knight's Shoe

Lowell Boy Dies by Own Hand in Lowell Home

A Lowell, Massachusetts, youth, Henry Pallsoul, aged around 16, shot himself with a .22 rifle in the family home after his mother reportedly scolded him at breakfast. The incident, described by Associated Press, portrays him as a highly sensitive boy facing ongoing distress.

Youngest Safe Crackers Brought to Juvenile Court

The three youngest would be safe crackers ever, ages 3, 12, and the oldest, 12, appeared in juvenile court in Boston after police stopped a burglary at Bowdoin Square. A patrolman followed a store alarm to a furniture shop where the trio crouched before the safe with rubber gloves, a hammer, a chisel, and tools ready for a break in.

Associated Press Boston Bowdoin Square

Nominations Sent to Senate for Confirmation

President Coolidge sent several hundred nominations to the Senate for confirmation including postmasters and a cabinet member Bee Davis of the War Department. Also named were all diplomatic corps members during the recess and regional nominees such as William Revit in Massachusetts Alfred Chretien in New Hampshire and Thomas We White as customs collector with others in Boston Dover and surrounding districts.

Washington Senate Coolidge Bee, Davis War Department Diplomatic Corps William v. Revit Massachusetts Alfred i Chretien New’ Hampshire Marsh Thomas We White Ot New Wiltee Luskin Boston Werner

Confesses Embezzlement At Mercantile Bank Case

In Dahimoc e Maryland a teller Leo J Forrest confessed to embezzling from the Mercantile Bank. Bank officials say losses may total between 100000 and 200000 dollars. Police hold Pac Fell as the investigation continues.

Associated Press Dahimoce Leo J. Forrest Mercantile Bank Pac Fell

BG Hearing Held Today on NH Railroad Stock Restraint

A New Hampshire state action seeks temporary restraint against BL AL M railroad preventing new stock issuance and out-of state shop work. Hearing before Chief Justice Oliver TW in Manchester Merrimack County Superior Court set for today with permanent order hearing on December 17.

Associated Press Concord Dec New Hampshire BL & AL. M Oliver TW Manchester Merrimac County

Old Homestead Destroyed in Northwood Fire

Fire in Northwood destroyed three houses and two barns early today causing about 20000 in damages. The blaze started in a barn cellar owned by Alvin Heath and his brother. Heath suffered severe burns while attempting to save stock. One home belonged to ex Gov Albert O Brown of Manchester.

Associated Press Northwood Alvin Heath Heath

Small Church Erected From Napoleonic Vow

In Cresco Iowa a tiny church was built from a vow made during Napoleon's Russian campaign. The vow allegedly linked to John Gaertner and his mother, whose finances prevented completing the church project. The son testified to the vow and the plan to erect the church as a memorial for safe return.

Associated Press Cresco Towa John ‘Gaertner Moscow

Heavy municipal voting reported with high turnout across wards

Polls opened this morning and reported steady, heavy balloting in a city election. Women voters out in force with many casting early ballots. Ward by ward tallies show rapid voting, with officials named for each ward and strong turnout across districts.

Thas DeVereid William Gallagher Charles Lewis Seleéimen Roy Walsh Ernest Frederickson Edward Mf. Fouts Edward At Buekkh August Trett Harry Palfrey John

Saint Anthony's Chapel Described As Native Mine Rock Edifice

The church is built of native Mine rock, 11 feet wide and 27 fret long, with four stained glass windows, a till boley, a floss, four pews, a center aisle, and seating for eight. Dedicated to John Gaertner, it was maintained by the Duber family until 1880 when St. Anthony's Chapel Association, formed by 65 grandchildren of Mary Ann Huber, took charge. Gaertner arrived in 1838 inspired by a Cincinnati priest to explore the country. Four families from Olgenburg, Indiana, followed in 1349 and built a log church at the site. services continued until a 1853 fire destroyed it.

John Gaertner Duber St. Anthony's Chapel Association Gandchildren Mary Ann Huber Gaerther Cincinnati Olgenburg Ind St. Anthony's

Victor Berenger Named French Ambassador to United States

The Council of Ministers approved Senator Victor Henry Berenger as France s ambassador to the United States. He is expected to depart soon to relieve Emile Datschnér in Washington. Appointments for diplomats are renewed every six months under parliamentary tradition.

United States League of Nations Air Board Departments of War, Navy and Commerce America Army Air Service Army Navy Lis Opnion Department of Agriculture Associated Frogs Paris Dec Victor Henry Berenger Council of Ministers Emile Datschnér Washington Us Ig

Yacht Club special meeting notice for officer nominations

NOTICE 4 special meeting at the Yacht Club will be held Thursday evening December 10 Nomination of officers Members please attend Commodores GEO. Howe Chair The brief notice lists the yacht club as the meeting venue and calls members to attend for officer nominations.

Yacht Club Howe

Artist Paul Goold Dies After Fall From Carnegie Hall

Associated with humorous drawings, Paul Goold died from a skull fracture after falling from his 12th floor studio at Carnegie Hall. He died at Roosevelt Hospital. A letter to his wife was found in his room. the contents were not revealed. Goold, born in Portland, Maine, 30 years ago, began his career in Boston.

Associated Dress Der Paul Goold Carnegie Hall Roosevelt Hospital Gould Mr. Goold Portland Boston

Vermont youth aims at suicide in Island Pond case

In Concord Vermont, 19 year old S Merrill Peeter of Island Pond confessed to police and doctors about ingesting iodine in a despairing act. He was found near midnight by Patrolman Peters, taken to Margaret Pigary hospital with serious but hopeful prospects for recovery after treatment and observation.

Concord Dec S.merrill &. Peeter Island Pond Dy Howard Sullivan Peters Margaret Piggary Hospital Orday

Pittsburg Banker Found Guilty in Carnegie Trust Embezzlement Case

John A. Ed, a Pittsburg banker and coal operator who served as president of the closed Carnegie Trust, was found guilty today of embezzlement and misapplication involving more than $600,000 of the trust's funds.

Pittsburg John A. Ed Carnegie Trust

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