11 Dec 1923
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1923
Page
1
Many voters, especially women, turnout in all wards of the city on election day. Early tallies suggest strong totals with women showing notable participation compared to prior elections. Ward officials list moderators clerks and selectmen for several wards including Ward 7 Ward 2 Ward 5 and others.
Dec 11 report from the Exchange Telegraph states Prime Minister Baldwin has secured assurances of support from the cabinet and Conservative party members, ensuring he will continue as head of the government. The Associated Press notes the backing from key factions in parliament.
Twenty million Germans of the middle class and a rural population face famine this winter, said Secretary Hughes in a letter released by New York banker Pish Jr. The note discusses creating foreign credit for food supplies as the most constructive solution to the crisis being pursued by the German government.
Voters in Somerville and 11 other outside Boston cities head to the polls for biennial elections. Ballots will decide council seats and city officers as part of a statewide local election day.
Pupils of Grade 9 at Haven School report voting in a mock poll despite being under 21. Miss Dorothy Drew led the effort with Master Kennard Goldsmill as clerk. Republicans won 28 to 11, per the clerks’ tally.
Birmingham police identify Prada Glover at Birmingham General Hospital as the man who attacked a couple with a hatchet and pistol Sunday night. The ax assaults in Birmingham have claimed 24 lives to date.
Connecticut state police and local officers renewed a hunt for Philip Rousch who escaped from a station after a guard, Albert Hoag, was killed. Rousch and fellow inmates had been cutting logs when a truck halted their stake out, Hoag slain with an axe.
A favorable report was ordered by the Associated Press on the Kellogg matter as relaunched by the British foreign relations committee. The inquiry centers on U.S. policy toward Britain and potential agreements involving Great Britain and allied nations.
A court ruled on the Webb Webb estate dispute involving Lee Webb husband of the late Gertrude Gorman Webb. The case centered on a two million dollar estate once tied to Gertrude Webb and contested by S Jennings Corman of Bridgeport Connecticut and four other relatives.
Miss Dow Tatmas of Old Orchard, who aided Sturt Captain Waldron in Salvation Army meetings, will be honored at a farewell reception at eight o'clock. Mr Thoman, active in Cheishion work, returns to Old Orchard on Wednesday.
Washington dispatch reports Minnesota Governor JA O Prous refutes rumors of resignation to enter private business. He states no intention to leave office before term end, though post term plans remain unclear.
The South Parish Alliance in Holling hosts a Christmas sale in the chapel on Court Street featuring acorns, fancy work, cake and candy. A stall for tea and sandwiches is also offered. Misa Stella Webster leads the affair.
Rye Boy Scouts plan a whist party and dance at Rye Town Hall on Wednesday evening in December to raise funds for the group.
Reports say two columns advance toward the capital with 73 heliecter guns and machine guns, four batteries of talimeter suns, and ample ammunition. One column under Geasrat ancheg concentrates near the inter-ocen railway while another, led by General Callas loyalists, moves toward Villa Hermosa amid unrest in Fuhe.
The program at the Woman's City Club house on Middle Street features speakers including former Vorticity Rober J. Bass, Prof. Henry G. Stevens of New Hampshire, Rev. Charles B. Beals of Manchester, and Miss Tundyin reading from atlas.
The annual report calls for national prohibition enforcement and better agricultural methods. It urges public cooperation to control law violations, develop farming practices, and improve rural economies.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.