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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1924

Page

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Sheriff Brandon Names Deputies in York County

Sheriff Brandon announces new deputies and reappointments for five year terms. Appointees include Irving Boothay of Saco Henry Berube of Biddeford Walter Brlyss of Sanford and others across York County with several names listed for court clerks and probations.

Irving Boothay Saco Henry A. Berube Bldisford Walter G. Brlyss Sanford Tanacourt Crier Depu Berlamp A. Barker North Berwick Supreme Court Werrest G. Spofford North Kennebunkport Daniel Orland Parsonsfeld Edwin C. Brown Hollis Thomas ‘. Ragkla Alfoad Ralph Treadwell Acton Harvey Scruton Teryflot Deary A. Beruhs Michael Mogan Biddeford Morris S. Leach Eliot William Ty Brian Kennebunk aAbour Chick Kennebunkport Harry Roberts Kittery Benjamin A. Parker North Gerwick Worrest G. Spofferd Luce Old Orchard Daniel Garland Parsonsfald Waldo I. Sticker Teving G. Boothby Walter P. Briggs Von Gerry Alphons Brunell Cliffora Cook Franke HL Pluswbry Shapleigh Garry Smith Auth Barwlele

Travel talk on Orient trip at Graffort Club meeting

Aliss Isadore Tauce spoke on her journey to the Orient during the Graffort Club travel department event hosted by Harry E. Baynton. She described trips to India and Cuba with ghost entertainments and showed views, drawing a large audience.

Isadore Tauce Graffort Club Harry E. Baynton Middle Zirset Misa Luko India Cuba

Largest peace time supply bill presented to Congress

The House Appropriations Committee reported the largest peace time supply bill ever, totaling 762,180,522 dollars for Treasury and Post Office activities in the next fiscal year. It includes 11,090,000 for prohibition enforcement, 20,507,135 for the Coast Guard, and 2,500,000 for transcontinental air mail services with changes from current year and budget estimates.

Associated Press Washington Congress Treasury Pastoree Department House Appropriations Committee Tha Treasury Postoffica Postonce

York Man Seeks Senate Seat As Moody Pursues Master Role

Howard Moody of York, former Maine House member, files candidacy for the state senate post for the next session. He seeks support from members-elect as he positions for leadership in the upper chamber.

Howard “Moody York Maine House of Representatives State Senate Paklaz

Explosion Destroys Woolboro Laundry Building

An explosion leveled a two story wooden building in Wolfeboro housing Harry E. Libby's laundry. The steam boiler blast occurred before workers arrived, blowing debris across the area. No injuries were reported as the empty structure collapsed and residents surveyed the damage.

Associated Press Wolleboro Harry E. Libby Ams Oloyas

Midwest Deep Freeze Grips Nation As Storms Spread

The bitter cold and storm front reach from the Northwest to the Great Lakes with snow and sleet forecast across the region. Zero or subzero temperatures threaten the Plains and Rockies as trains stall and wires fail, with multiple fatalities reported in Oklahoma Chicago and parts of the Rocky Mountain area due to the cold and accompanying conditions.

Dye Associated Press Chicasa Rocky Maine Great Lakes Masta Wieter Rocky Mountain Owas Oklahoma Chicago

Greenland skater Hussey makes long road to Portsmouth

Charles Hussey of Greenland skated from his town to the Portsmouth navy yard breaking a long skating run this year. He normally drives but poor roads forced him to strap on skates and travel the distance quickly noting the highway was suitable for his winter runners and safer than a motor vehicle.

Charles Hussey Greenland Portsmouth Navy Yard Jhon Land Hussey Navy Yard Portsmouth

Wage reduction in view at Nashua Manufacturing

Nashua Manufacturing Company plans a wage reduction soon after scheduling details are set. The firm, with over 400 employees, hopes to increase running time from four days a week to full time as part of the change. Schools close today for holiday vacation.

Washua Nashua Jackson Mf Nashua Manufacturing Company

Drop attempt to form new government in Germany

Berlin reports that President Ebert and Chancellor Marx agreed to discontinue efforts to form a Reichstag majority cabinet. The Glare Stresemann administration continues to sanction, with belief that the most practical solution is a new government facing possible Reichstag defeat.

Associated Presa Berlin Ebert Marx Tofay v Reichstag

One Killed In Auto Crash

A car carrying five men crashed through a railing and fell twelve feet to the tracks at Atlantic avenue and Esck street Brooklyn. One occupant Lawrence Alrecht died in St Marys hospital. Charles William is hospitalized with a fair chance of recovery. The other three escaped with no serious injuries.

Associated Preas New York Atlantis Avenue Esck Street Brooklyn Lawrence ‘Alrecht St. Mary's Hospital Charles Williama

Storm Causes Much Trouble Citywide

Slippery streets after freezing rain left pedestrians slipping and falling while sidewalks slick and dangerous. Some workers skated to jobs as others avoided cars amid minor auto accidents and icy road conditions on Ley streets and surrounding towns.

Am Ley Alrieult Fey Ralla

Shell Shock Driving Holday Events In Auburn

In Auburn Massachusetts on December 19 the community faces shell shock from World War I service and limited social activity for the holidays. Two main events are the Dartmouth club fundraiser and a high school senior benet and dance aimed at aiding local causes.

Auburn Thorn Holda Dartmouth Club Anca Aid Baneit Dande

Fall results in fractured hip on Lincoln Avenue

John O'Neil of Lincoln Avenue sustained a fractured hip this morning after a fall on the ice. He was moved to a hospital in a police ambulance for treatment.

John O'Neil Lincoln Avenue He Wan Ta

Tragic Naval Yard accident claims Jeremiah J. Couhig

Jeremiah J. Couhig 83, longtime Richmond resident and naval yard worker, died instantly after falling from a staging near a submarine site. He struck his head on the ground from about 22 feet, with yard medical staff declaring skull fracture the cause. Survived by son John J. Couhig and three daughters, Florence Catherine and Mary.

Jeremiah J. Couhig Richmond Sleat Fhig City Navy Ifia Waaroe Naval Hospital Iccie Caiihir Concord Railroad Agrévedera Diry. Water John J. Covhly Florence Catherine Mary

Automobile collision case files involve Lafayette charges

A damaged transcript notes Arthur J. Lafayette facing a superior court action after a collision with Burleiga Dams of Lewiston. The record cites Lafayette being arrested for driving while intoxicated and claims the other party, Hiquar, bore responsibility for the condition. The case centers on damage to Lewiston resident Dams's car and Lafayette’s alleged fault.

Hiquar Walle Arthur J. Lafayette Burleiga, Dams Lewiston Lafayette

Changes Planned at Portsmouth Depot Adjust Waiting Areas

The Boston and Maine company outlines changes at the Portsmouth Depot including closing part of the old waiting room, building a new ticket office, and converting the adjacent room near the Armstrong lunch counters into a waiting area. Work to begin once materials are available.

Thy ‘Oston and Mains Portamouth

Navy Inquiry Postponed by Senate Naval Committee

Washington reports the Senate Naval Committee postponed an inquiry into the status of the American navy after two hours of debate. Senator King of Utah urged action while Grairman Hale was instructed to obtain comprehensive data from the navy department to address the charges. the committee chose to wait for facts.

Washington King Utah Senate Grairman Hale Navy Department Hale

Death sentence for Haarmann in Germany case

Winover Germany December report states Fetix Haarmann the so called wholesale murderer was sentenced to death for the slaying of 28 persons over six years. His accomplice Hangs Grana was condemned for inciting murder in related cases. Haarmann showed no remorse and claimed lack of premeditation as he faced the jury.

Associated Press Winover Germany Fetix Haarmann Grana Iaar- Thann Crimea Grans Haarmann Laerty

Bribes Charged In Penitentiary Warden Suspect Case

Atlanta inmates accuse ex warden and suspended deputy warden of taking bribes from prisoners. Both men were held on warrants and placed in bonds totaling $5909 each by United States Constable Joe Abbott. Details are sparse due to damaged text.

Atlanta

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