22 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1922
Page
1
Scant readable text describes a small fire at a location named Heske feller bell near Hindiey Mars Dee. It spread into parinons with other girls in a chapel nearby observing as flames consumed a pile of rutatsh while they waved to help.
A member of the Gunks base unit went missing during the Christmas holiday period. Authorities, search teams, and local officials coordinated efforts to locate the individual as winter conditions complicated the search. Further details were not immediately available.
A holiday afternoon program at Merce Hall features a racing and picture matinee for families. A competent matron oversees, with special prices for the young. Fresh Peach Blossoms and dancing are advertised at modest costs.
A spirited match between the Navy and Independents featured tight defense and standout performances. Captain Miss Badges led the Navy while Miss Gelinas captained the Independents, with the Independents edging ahead by pin after a strong finish. Gale forces and key plays from Kane and Réene highlighted the game as the two teams renewed a rivalry not seen since last spring.
Marion Dec 21 After days introducing evidence the prosecution rested in the case against five men charged with the slaying of 20 nonunion workers during the Ler riots. The defense was to open next morning as witnesses described the June 21 killings from Carbondale to the Lester wire and the violence at Keeney Horrays.
The conference report on the pension bill passed the Senate and was hurried through the House. It raises Civil and Civil War veteran pensions and widows pensions from 30 to 50 dollars monthly with dependent additions. Nurses and other wartime dependents gain new rates, and graduated compensation up to 125 dollars monthly is provided for veterans disabled in service.
Bishop Thomas M O'Tory of the Springfield diocese marked 25 years since his ordination with a solemn pontifical high mass at St Michael's Cathedral Springwell. The crowded ceremony drew attendees from across the diocese including sisters, with Bishop O'Leary assisted by Rev L Alfred Lane and others as deacons and deacons of honor.
The high school alumni team will host the Marines on Tuesday night. The 1921 lineup includes Eastman and Cotton forwards Warrell at center O Leary and McDonough backs. Eastman is Dartmouth Freshmen bound and Cotton plays for New Hampshire freshmen. Warrell played for NH College freshmen and O Leary is a top Dartmouth freshmen recruit. Also on the card Naval Prison faces Fort Constitution. Likely the last chance to see the former high stars in this city this year.
A Dartmouth club hosts a dancing party this evening with on site furniture repair and saw filing demonstrations. The event highlights safety, antiyeast but details are unclear amid garbled text. Local attendees expected, stressing practical demonstrations and social gathering.
A local observance at the Res Inehany Paolel marks the youth cause season. Principal figures including Mrs gant M. Mery WL Peyeer are noted for attendance and support plans. The gathering anticipates participation by young people and community members.
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