12 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
1
The Secretary of the Navy extols his department and calls for renewed enlistment and expanded capabilities. He emphasizes the need for a strong navy, warns against complacency, and notes the importance of modern warfare readiness and persistent modernization efforts.
The article reports an anticipated Supreme Court thaw decision related to extradition. It covers oral arguments by Thaw's counsel and state attorney generals, with questions from justices about insanity defenses, indictments for conspiracy, and the burden of proof to show insanity. Names such as Justice Whily and Attorney General Kennedy are mentioned along with references to New York and New Hampshire authorities.
Probate court lists prove and grant administration for multiple New Hampshire estates. Names include Lydia J. Senter of Derry, William M. Senlus executor, and Arthur W. Hall agent. Others: Mary E. Leavitt Portsmouth, Elizabeth Catt Derry, Emma Merrit Brookline, Catharine Somers East Kingston, Ann Buswell, Hampton, and many more.
A fragment reports a bowling event at Wortday arcade lanes with two men competing. One score noted as 81, while other details are garbled. Names and team numbers appear as placeholders, offering little clear context.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a church service and names likely tied to St John’s Church, with unclear details about dates or events. Readable entities include church and service references, requiring a concise, period-appropriate card teaser.
An ad-like notice touts a remedy for lung trouble and pneumonia, claiming it strengthens lungs and aids recovery. It lists a small bottle price and urges readers to request a booklet from the Philadelphia laboratory, with Portsmouth distribution via Benjamin Green.
In a brief New Year note the Lid Superior Gaunty extends warm wishes for cold days ahead and thanks readers for past favors while inviting continued attention to their work and goodwill.
A property described as Tha Pepperrell Hotel with about acres of land and HM rooms sits at Kittery Point Me. It will be sold soon for water access and those seeking such an estate are advised to consult promptly to obtain advantageous terms.
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