17 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
1
A garbled report describes officials including Governor and state Commission members urging swift action on highway development. It mentions the Florida probe, proposed road projects, funding considerations, and reactions from named figures and agencies amid controversy over transportation policy and administration.
A terse courtroom notice announces a district court session this Tuesday morning at 119. It lists no further details beyond the official time and location, leaving attendees to await the docket.
A report from Concord describes examinations for a New Hampshire senate vacancy. Candidates included Wiltkan M Chiage at Concord and others from Exeter and Manchester. The process involved appointee Oliver Weinen as main inspector, with Mrs Nancy Hanson of Washington noted among observers.
Hearing on the Metropolitan steamship deal reveals price disputes with estimates ranging from 3500004 to 87145000 for goodwill and stock. Calvin Austin testifies on negotiations led by E D Robbing and Galen L Stone while Representative Manahan questions extortionate terms and lack of competition.
Public notice from the State License Commission restricting liquor gifts during the holiday period. It states no gifts of liquor may be given from December 16, 1914, to January 1, 1915, and indicates the prohibition applies to licensees and premises. Edmund Sullivan Wigates and others sign as officials.
A report notes young men en route to Fort Constitution for recruitment. The article describes the movement as a large group being ferried from New York, aiming to bolster the fort with new soldiers amid ongoing defense needs.
An odd fragmented report describes a Sunday rally by community members including Richmeleth Mo and others against raiders. The garbled text references a SKY woman, Taraie Col Mad, and mentions a wave of draught or wind affecting the event, with unclear local names and places.
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