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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1917

Page

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Boston election results stir strong public interest

Reports from Boston show high turnout and keen curiosity about the election outcome. Observers note callers from Portsmouth and nearby towns seeking news, with Peters’ victory welcomed by many and some surprise at Corny’s defeat. Local social updates and visits fill the day as the community awaits the full results.

Bos+ ton Tueday Stevall Boston Peters Roston Carl

Local Notices and Social Remarks From Kittery Area

Community notices list residents visiting Oslo Texeter and North Wittery, including Jim Cerry and Carl Meyers, with many names and addresses mentioned. Church groups plan meetings at Second Christian and First Methodist churches this week. Local travel and aviation news include Thomas Kelley heading to Tong Island KN VA to join the Aviation.

Miemusrs Lucy Tealph Clark Fred Fuller Tain Salmisoi North Kittery Oslo Mise Jim Cerry North Witteryuern Yoston Carl Meyers Government Street Texeter Samuel Wendell Woorlawn Avenue Wad Stra Albert Biemeke Government Sireet Alonday Mas Dustin Wendell Ports- Mont Churchill Mission Study Clas Ladies’ Union Thomas Kelley Tong Island KN. VA Alcina Aso L. Mody Ols Avenue Villar

Kittery Point News Briefs and Local Visits

Kittery Point gossip notes engagements travel and visitors. Jagpar Moulton, an engineer in Co. D, received orders from bin this week. wages and health reported as improving. Families relocate to Sworth Maine for winter. knitting club to aid French wounded meets Thursday. Annie Chapman and Miss Chapman visit Dororthy Tobey. Mrs. Amos Amee visits Boston friends. Schoolclosings for Christmas break. Gerrish returns from Wenham. Embroiderers meet with Miss Alice Patel. Terbert Cursier returns from N. J. Rehearsals for Baptist Sabbath School and Christmas music planned. New Crete of the Congregational church hosts gathering at Community House.

Kittery Jagpar Moulton Ile Co. D France Aptos Ames Ine Whater Howard Johnson Harbor Road Perley Tobey Gaston Mis Annie Chapman Foamy Chapman Portsmouth Annie Knight Dorothy Tobey Amos Amee Boston Lawn Sue Gerrish Hly Wenham Mass Missy Alice Patel Tierbert Cursier Trenton N. 2 Baptist Mrs Cummings Thuy Jay Marjorie Hilings Asher Dainon Xistery Christian Claireh Jamie Mry Willard Emery Vhorel George Gunnison

Russian supplies from England in war effort figures

London reports British government figures detail wartime aid to Russia since the war began. The tally includes 691 guns, 4,500,000 rounds of small arms ammunition, 1,769,000,000 rounds of artillery ammunition, 2.87 machine guns, 303 tons of explosives, 1,900 airplanes engines, and various other items such as missiles, motorcycles, and engines.

London Eell Tere Russia

Wilson to Ignore Parley in Peace Negotiations

Washington reports that the United States will not send an ambassador or British envoy to participate in peace negotiations with Bolshevik leaders. No instruction has been issued to ambassador Francis or others to engage, and the government plans to observe developments without direct involvement.

Washington State Department Pranels Leon Proteky Weathers Sadien Armbissader Francis Uvene

Exeter students awarded endowed and physical scholarships

Exeter reports fall term closing with 63 endowed scholarships and additional merit based Phys scholarships ranging from 30 to 150 dollars. Trustees provide funds for scholarships. selections emphasize character and pecuniary merit. Several local staff and students noted, including Arthur Bertrand and Miss Dossie Conner, with hospital updates and academy activities continuing through winter.

Exeter Academy Iné Reir Sehohir New York Artur Bertrant and Mira Pal Herteum New Mamypehire College Dossie Conner Rea Conner Ye Exete Corrie Hospital Joseph C. Morrison Wilang Wateryatreet Miranda Prescalt Lewis F Pregeatt Winton Durham Lowe Willam CG Plunkett Adams, Mare Monday Ile Atraney William OF. Marwht Porlsmaeul

Peking Regaltions and German Allegations Amid War Debates

The article reports on alleged German actions and responses involving Peking authorities and foreign informants. It mentions a refused reception by Liu, a Kaiser reference, and claims about German agents and acts abroad. Capt James Drouillard is cited discussing German conduct, including rape and poisoning pills, comparing to Belgium and other regions.

Baltimore Kent China Pelitg Nergony Peking Monsen Ube Pan Hans Flermian Jin Chatfee Washington Jame Drouillard United States Dafantey Belgium Ance Serbo Germany

Daniels Commends Hero of Antilles For Naval Rescue

Secretary Daniels praises Robert Ausburne for saving shipmates after a destroyer went down. He restrained his actions to warn others and signalled danger, while forward gun crew members and D. Tisdale acted to save themselves. An officer commended calmness among survivors during the rescue.

Washington Daniels Robert Ausburne Ausburne Anuine D. Tisdale Hemself Instanga Ramarkada Eoulness

The Krupps at Lucerne and Swiss neutral stance

Analyzing the Lucerne arms factory linked to Krupp Essen and Swiss neutrality. The piece discusses German language dominance in Swiss politics, German immigration, and Switzerland's wartime posture, noting neutrality, arms production, and humanitarian conduct amid global conflict.

Brecklyn Earle Allig Switzedand Krupps O Germany England United States Switecrind Lucerne Scyiss Zurich Berne Ag Basel St. Gall Argan Thorgan Gabwulen Switzerland Germain ‘Wima

Life of a Baby Shows Link Between Income and Mortality

Public health study from 4 MLW annual report details infant mortality among 13 000 babies in several cities. Half of fathers earned less than 660 a year and one eighth earned 1950 or more, with higher mortality where income was lower.

Bureau Sphngtown Montclatr Manchester N Tc Brooklaw Mass Saginaw Mich New Ralford Mérd Fortunale

New Hampshire Assessors Election Set in Manchester

Officials plan annual meeting in Manchester this week with selected attendees and formal procedures. Local sources indicate Wednesday or Thursday as potential dates for the event.

Manchester

Grange entertainment boosts Eliot funds with community support

The Grange in Eliot staged a varied program featuring songs and readings that drew a pleased audience. Despite efforts by many, receipts fell short of expectations, prompting a plan to fund the Grange Link by monthly public entertainments to reduce the debt and boost patronage.

John J Grange Wieni Myrtle Dgha Enjoydale

German Conscription of Alsace-Lorraine Girls Reports

The Strassburg Post cites German claims that young Alsace Lorraine girls under 37 are drafted for west front work and that only eight percent are called as volunteers. The government says safeguards exist and that conscription may be accepted if girls can stay at home with parental permission.

Reyne Switzerland Str Burg Post Alsace-Lorraine West Front Ghranader 1

Counsels Farmers Hold Back Hogs in Overcrowded Market

Washington dispatch reports Wind Avie Inn Estrakl Lion Jody counselled farmers to hold back hogs as Chicago market stays flooded with pork. The maneuver aims to ease congested packing facilities and avert further price drops. Officials urged delaying shipments to stabilize supply and prevent further market distortion.

Washington The Wind Avie Inn Estrakl Lion Jody

Deans Megulels Invasive Model Mild Action

A brief note describes a mild action involving a model invasive in a local store setting. Details are sparse but suggest a minor incident with no injuries or lasting impact. Authorities are not mentioned and no names or dates are provided.

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