11 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
1
A Portsmouth interview with a New York dry goods merchant attacks women buyers who order goods to inspect at home and return them, arguing salespeople lose time and funds. He urges merchant-led reform, cites nationwide reach, and notes broader issues from Wilson to Belgium relief and post fire charges in New York.
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A notorious opinion argues that women should manage food production and procurement at home rather than rely on telephones or grocers. It laments overworked households, high prices, and calls for efficient domestic management by both rich and poor women. George Wy Perkis, noted financier, endorses practical domestic economy.
Navy yard dispatches describe ships sailing from Cape Tlatien Capes and ports to Cristobal Norfolk and New York. Captains Hughes and MoC are praised for orders and command roles as the Washington cruiser travels east, while yard crews face manpower shortages and decorating duties proceed under William du. Hill.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a vessel sighting near Nantucket with vague timing indications. Details are garbled, making identification of ship name, actions, or exact times impossible.
The Herald reports Portsmouth and Dover preparing for holiday crowds and New Year events. Veterans will host a band as New Year’s Eve festivities start, while the incoming legislature seeks remaining funds for the armory. Local public service matters, contracts, and a Christmas tree controversy also surface alongside civic planning and community notices.
Concord New Hampshire hosts an annual convention of tax assessors and officials with 75 attendees on opening day. agenda covers membership, by law amendments, elected officers, and debate over taxing stocks versus tonnage. Commissioner Felker warned on farmer taxation and timber valuation as key issues.
Excerpt reports New Hampshire Red Cross activities and fundraising. Volunteers in Exeter Mira forward fund allocations for hospital and child care from voluntary gifts. Reports mention nurses’ expenses pledged in Walpole, clothing shipments from Charlestown and Manchester, state D A R engagement, and a push to sell Christmas seals to fund tuberculosis projects.
Charles B Hoyt of Sandwich Mix Collector Victor W Roy of Manchester Walter J Page of Portsmouth and Seth Tt Dole of Concord join the association after the amendment. An evening session included a table discussion for grievances with sessions set for tomorrow at 10 AM and 1 PM. Mayor Charles J French and others will speak. The Red Cross will ship garments to relief groups in Europe.
The Navy Yard Intiguement Association and workers protest the Tostoz ani Maing railroad raise for passenger travel from Portland to the ward. Officers say if unsatisfied, they will bring the matter to the Interstate Commerce Commission. On January 3, the railroad routes will charge 20 cents per round trip, replacing a dollar, while 60 ride tickets cost $3.15, reducing fare to just over 5 cents per ride.
Endorsement from Sherman B. Burroughs and state board members calls for support of Dr Charles P. Bancroft. It defends his continued leadership at the New Hampshire State Hospital amid governor actions and board scrutiny, urging public confidence and stability.
The Attorney General cites 435 white slave indictments and 257 convictions for the year, against 842 indictments and 200 convictions previously. He notes FBI investigations average 41 monthly, urges stronger penalties for impersonation of officers, and calls for expanded search rights and fixed bankruptcy attorney fees to curb fraud and advertising schemes.
The funeral services of Francis S. Young will be held from his late home on Greenland road at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. Friends invited.
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