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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1923

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Three Die in Auto Accident Near Wayland Isle

Boston dispatch reports Arthur F. Beaudreau Cambridge real estate dealer and widow Bertha Moodie with her 5 year old son Frank drowned when their car plunged through a railing into 12 feet of water on the New York turnpike near Wayland Centre. Beaudreau age 48 died at the scene. Moodie was not found immediately. the wreck occurred after the car hit multiple autos and fell from a bridge above Sudbury river. Moodie had been living with Beaudreau at 1749 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge.

Boston Arthur F. Boudreau Cambridge Bertha M. Moodie Frank Sudbury River Wayland Isle State Road Bridge Beaudreau New York Turnpike Centrol Moodie Worcester Massachusettts Avenue Wayland Centre

Fire Destroys Italian Town Salter Near Trent

The village of Salter near Trent was almost totally destroyed by fire yesterday. Hundreds of residents were left homeless as the blaze swept through the town.

Associated Press Trent Italy Salter

Body of Dixmude's commander found in Sicilian waters

Paris reports the body of Lieutenant Grenadan, commander of the missing dirigible Dixmude, found in Sicilian waters. Italian authorities informed the French naval attache in Rome, and French forces moved to Sciacca. Fishermen brought the body to the surface as nets were hauled.

Associated Press Paris Grenadan Sicilian

Freshmen Must Report Early at New Hampshire College

Durham announces freshmen must report a week before other classes when the University of New Hampshire opens next fall. The university calendar for the coming year was published today and outlines the return schedule and orientation period for new students.

Associated Press Durham University of New Hampshire University

Two Missing After Fire Destroys Louisville Lumber Plant

A spectacular blaze swept the five story WwW J Hughes & Sons Co lumber plant and lumber yard in Louisville causing 18 injuries. Two carpenters employed at the site remain missing as investigators assess the $410,000 loss.

Associated Press Louinville J.hughes & Sons Co Los

Eiffel Tower Builder Gustave Witfel Dies in Paris

Paris mourns Gustave Witfel engineer of the Eiffel Tower, the landmark named for him. The 1889 exposition project in the Champs de Mars brought him world fame as a master builder of the world’s tallest structure.

Associated Press Paris Gustave Witfel Alexandre Gustave Eiffel Champs d'Mars

Daniell House Destroyed by Fire at Greenland Farm

The Daniell house on Bay Road at Greenland was totally destroyed by a forenoon fire traced to a defective attic chimney. Portsmouth Central and Chemical 6 responded, pumping engines from shore saved the cattle, stable, garage, and other buildings, with most household effects saved. The ancient dwelling, once owned by the Pierce estate, was a noted farm residence.

Eugene Daniell Bay Road Greenland Portsmouth Central Chemical 6 Great Bay Pierce

Shipping law changes urged for coastwise links to Philippines

Washington on December 2 reports recommendations from Chairman Jones of the state commerce committee. The proposals include extending coastwise shipping law to the Philippines, separating the Emergency Fleet Corporation from the Shipping Board, mandating cooperation between railroads and shipping, and surveying the Teeds for a permanent merchant marine per President Coolidge’s request.

Associated Press Washington Philippines Emergency Firet Corporation The Shipping Board Coolides Jones State Commerce Committee Coolidge

City Council Reappoints Edward A Weeke Jr as Clerk

Newly elected city council members except Norman and Rand held a brief conference after the meeting and agreed to reappoint City Clerk Edward A Weeke Jr.

Norman &. Rand Edward A’ Weeke Jr

Box of Choice Candy to Philip Smith in Contest

Philip Smith was awarded a box of choice candy after winning the gentlemen's contest. The floor was filled with dancers throughout the evening and all enjoyed the affair.

Philip Smith

Fire destroys Oakland Building in Lansing theatre blaze

Fire believed from a Regent Theatre dressing room morning blaze levels the six story Oakland Building in Lansing. The fire threatened nearby blocks and caused about 200000 dollars in damage to the structure and surrounding businesses.

Associated Press Lansing Mich Regent Theatre Oakland

Klansmen Plan City Meeting Next Wednesday Evening

Officials of the Ku Klux Klan announce a meeting in this city next Wednesday evening with a hall already engaged. Also this week De E C Blais dell and Mrs Blastdell escaped injury on Christmas Eve when a runaway ice wagon struck their car in Haverhill damaging the vehicle but causing no injuries.

Ku Klux Klan De.e. C. Blaisdell

Town Closed By Smallpox In Sanbornville

Sanbornville reports four adult smallpox cases prompting the state board of health to order immediate two week closure of schools churches theaters lodges and other public places to stop the outbreak.

Associated Press Sanbornville State Board of Health

Dancing Party Echoes Night of Freeman Annex

A large crowd attended the Comedy Four dancing party at Freeman's Annex on Thursday. Marden's Orchestra provided the music and patronesses included the Woods, Pike, Rintz, Somerby and Denny more families. Novelty dances entertained guests and Miss Halen Adams won the beauty contest.

Freeman's Annex Marden Walter Woods Maurice Pike I. B. Rintz Somerby Dennymore Retreamers Halen Adams

City Council Grants Bonus to Miss Emma J Magraw and Closes Books

The mayor and council approved a $500 bonus to honor Miss Emma J Magraw for fifty years of service at the high school and transferred funds to the board of instruction. They also approved a $250 grant to the Ports mouth Winter Sports Association and $7100 to settle school department wills. The meeting authorized payroll adjustments for public works workers and adjourned after approving various financial actions.

Ffty Emma J. Magraw Board of Instruction Ladd Magraw Boynton Finance Committee Board of Public Works Collins Ity Transportation Committee Chamber of Commerce

York Bulldogs Rout Portsmouth Collegians at York

York Bulldogs defeated Portsmouth Collegians 69 to 20 with Eaton scoring 14 from the floor and two from fouls. York High lost to the Alumni 23 to 17.

York Bulldogs Portsmouth Collegians York Eaton York High

Man and Wife Sentenced After Manslaughter Conviction

Ernest and Marie Vette, convicted of first degree manslaughter in the May killing of Alonzo J. Storey, were each sentenced to eight to fifteen years in prison. The Portamouth Trust & Guarantee Company will hold a Christmas Club open on Saturday evening, December 28 from 7 to 9 to accommodate joiners.

Associated Press New York Ernest and Marie Vette Alonzo J. Storey Portamouth Trust & Guarantee Company

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