12 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1922
Page
1
Gistross éigial drew coast guard notice and the cutter Oseipee intervened but Qiey failed to prevent the vessel and its fertilizer cargo from destruction. Catal Heblysen served as keeper at White Island for several years and is well in the city.
Prominent lawyer Col Frank Streeter dies suddenly at home in Concord Massachusetts after a long battle with illness. Born in Vermont in 1843 he practiced law and served public duties in Washington and Concord. He leaves wife Lillian, son Thomas Streeter of Boston and daughter Mrs Gardner of Baltimore along with seven grandchildren. Funeral set for Thursday at United Church with notable local officials in attendance.
Fred Robinson, keeper at Cuckjey Lighthouse near Boothbay Harbor Maine, and his assistant hauled a lifeline to a sinking British schooner Marbara Wy after it ran ashore on November 22. With a tossed hawser they saved five crew members before fog and heavy seas closed in.
Yorls the Ferrari case of portage stamps draws hundreds of collectors to the city. The auction in Paris has record prices and spirited bidding. With postwar normal times returning, interest in stamp collecting is expected to increase profits for dealers.
Ambitious Haiti project outlined to boost commerce and tourism by May next year. Ground broken on a mixed estate along Izotnn Road offering 129 acres from bay shores to hills with boating, riding, and shooting facilities. Nearby hotels and plans reference American standards, suggesting a push to attract foreign business and visitors.
A draft outline describes a hotel with comparatively modest seating featuring 35 Weroon suites, a rallying seating area, dance floor, and large great room intended to host events and gatherings.
A collection of historical queries about Portsmouth including early cafe managers at the Armstrong Cafe Boston and Malne depot, the first superintendent of Portsmouth Machine Company and its product features, the commanding officer of a fast military company to Chickamauga, the former name of Marriett Street crashing, the location of Castle Street where empty pocketbooks were found, pickpocket incidents during a Great Celebration day, the last field day on Pierce Island, a hero credited with saving lives in the Souvl Ennuis triot, dates of two fuches on a highway tied to Portsmouth Sons and Daughters return, the last Democrat serving as transversman, a former fire department rider on a steam train trip, other factory locations of shoe makers besides Gale Ebee Company, musically linked fish catches once common, and a mayoral candidate pair once separated by only a few votes.
Colonial era listings show Quincy Adams Bawyer and New England themes. Notable entries include Fools First by Helen Lynch, Ons Clear Call by Kenny Tinan, plus various plays and serials. Winter meetings feature a two-state Urangs gathering and a Welsh concert at Mindie Street Baptist Church. Political notes mention a city election.
Two local girls bowling teams are listed for a first match on Tuesday evening. The Mean of the tava ather teamg and the Portsmouth team feature players including Miss Cress, Miss Adams, Mrs Connors, Mrs Varney, and Mrs Wilson with a captain noted.
Fragmentary OCR reports a chaotic court scene involving the Austin family. The will of Charles Austin is under challenge as Mrs. Mele Austin widow of Tudgo Avalin seeks to defend a gift of a hand. References to Boston lawyer Clarins Whniek and others appear in garbled text.
Nathan Greenbawn of Inverhill and Benjamin Karz of Newburyport face suit with partners in Economy store Newburyport. Accused by Cohen Biddeford Shamban Bath and Woudreny Biddeford in a Boston court. Plaintiffs claim three damaged in a summer collision near Mampton. Coenen seeks 2000, Boudreau 1000, Shamban 4000.
Local brief notes Wyean Hfe remains in hospital after several days of illness. No further details on condition or treatment are provided in the readable text.
Copenhagen rumors place Prince Axel son of Waldermar returning to Denmark after two voyages as captain aboard an East Atlantic Company's vessel. He reportedly seeks commercial training and has begun working at the company offices, with a reading position anticipated. The section notes uncertain details observed Monday morning.
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