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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1933

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Help Each Other In Snow Toil

A snow storm brings out neighborly aid as motorists and pedestrians assist stranded drivers and push cars from snow grip. The piece urges daily consideration and urges readers to lend a hand to those in trouble.

Weather Lookahead for New Hampshire Clouds Cold Lower Temps

December 27 forecast for New Hampshire notes cloudy skies and colder air through Thursday with rising temperatures. Snow is possible as forecasts shift from the current cloud cover toward wintry conditions visible in regional weather updates.

Ington New Hampshire

Heavy Snowstorm Paralyzes Portsmouth Streets

Portsmouth endures a severe storm with over 14 inches of snow since Tuesday morning. Taxicabs crowded garages, trains ran late but then mostly on time, and many residents abandoned driving for rail travel. Snow plows and shovels battled drifting accumulations as power and telegraph lines stayed up. Overnight storage, tire chains, and radiator alcohol saw unprecedented demand. Weather forecasters warned of continued cold and rising temperatures tomorrow.

Portsmouth Boston & Maine Railroad Bangor Maine Central Railroad

Would Change Presidential Election Plan

Washington December 27 A constitutional amendment to change the method of electing a President is to be pressed at the coming session of Congress by supporters of Franklin D. Roosevelt who seek his 1936 renomination. The plan would let a national popular vote determine electors and credit only the electors won by a candidate, not the total tally. Senator Norris backs the measure, drafted by Rep Lea, and it would move through Congress to state ratification, the first assembly since Norris’s lame duck abolition was ratified.

Associated Press Washington Congress Friends of Frank D. Roosevelt Norris Nebraska House Rep Lea California

Great Lakes blizzards sweep nation amid deadly cold wave

A brutal storm swept the eastern half of the United States with freezing temperatures and heavy snow. Dozens died in accidents and exposure, including eight fishermen in Lake Michigan, while cities like Chicago and New York reported significant snowfall and travel disruption. Police hunt suspects tied to Armenian Church archbishop assassination as investigations spread to neighboring states.

New York New York City Associated Prese Great Lakes New England United States Lake Michigan Midwest Chicago New York Harbor Martha

Arrests expected in Armenian revolutionary case

New York report claims identification of five prisoners as alleged members of a secret Armenian revolutionary society involved in the attack that assassinated Archbishop Leon Tourian. District attorney's office announced the development as police pursued deeper lines of inquiry into the case.

Tashnak Armenia Joseph Cohn Theoviety Holy Cross Armenian Church Cohn Chicago Varthen Aharovians George Kazajian Astrik Degavarian Kazajian New Jersey Connecticut Pennsylvania Associated Press New York Ecret- Armenian’ Revolutionary Society Leon Tourian District Attorneys Office Polios

Inauguration of Mayor-Elect Robert Marvin

The inauguration of Mayor-Elect Robert Marvin and the council-elect will take place in the Council Chambers at 10 o'clock on New Year's morning. They will be sworn in and select the city clerk for the coming year. The new mayor will deliver an inaugural address.

Robert Marvin

Derry Man Veteran Dies on Christmas Day

Derry December 27 Captain Leonard H Pillsbury died Tuesday. The Civil War veteran wished to live to his 98th birthday which fell on Christmas Day. He served with the 5th New Hampshire Regiment.

Derry Leonard H. Pillsbury Pillsbury Sth New Hampshire Regiment

Missing Honeybrook in Cape Cod Blizzard Search

Coast Guard and authorities hunted for the New York tow boat Honeybrook and 14 crew members after it vanished while leaving Cape Cod Canal bound for Boston during a blizzard. No wreckage found. seaplane grounded. search teams scoured Massachusetts and Cape Cod Bay. Also missing were three small fishing boats from Northern New England fleets.

Boston New York Honeybrook Cape Cod Canal Cape Cape Cod Coast Guard South Shore Boston Harbor Massachusetts Cape Cod Bay Gloucester New England Cape Porpoiss

Christmas Dance Thrives Despite Storm At Portsmouth Club

The Portsmouth Dartmouth Club held its annual Christmas holiday dance at the Rockingham Hotel. About eighty attendees, mostly younger residents and students, braved drifting snow while Frank Bush's Yacht Club Orchestra from Claremont delivered top notch music. Hall decor featured green and white drapes and streamers. Patrons included Rear Admiral Clarence Kempff and Mrs Kempff, Dr. and Mrs. William Short, and Hon. and Mrs. Albert Hislop. The dance committee, led by William Short, Arthur Hislop, and G. B. Cutler, earned praise for a successful event.

Portsmouth-Dartmouth Club Rockingham Frank Bush Yacht Club Orchestra Claremont Clarence 8. Kempeff Portsmouth Navy Yard Kempff William EH. Short Albert Hislop William Short Arthur Hislop G. B. Cutler

No PWA Loan Yet Executed in New Hampshire

Concord December 27 officials report the state faces no PWA loans or grants in Washington. About 15 major projects are under construction yet no federal money has reached sponsors. Agencies cite a rule delaying funds until projects reach 50 percent completion, forcing communities to self finance to proceed.

PWA New Hampshire Concord Washington

Rio Bank Hours Limit Set by Provisional Government

Rio de Janeiro announces a 6 hour day and 36 hour week for bank employees as decreed by the provisional government. The change tightens work schedules across financial houses in the city and signals broader labor reform.

Rio de Janeiro

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