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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1931

Page

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Republicans Rally at Peirce Hall State Armory

A large crowd in Pelvec Hill attended a Republican rally for former Gov. John H. Bartlett in New Hampshire's First District. Bartlett urged employment as cure for unemployment, while Mrs. Howard Parker urged women’s turnout. Democratic supporters gathered in Portsmouth for William N. Rogers. Speakers included Dr. Samuel F. Griffin and Hon. William P. Connery. The event featured a Veterans of Foreign Wars band and multiple appearances across the Armory and Parrott Ave. locations.

Pelvec Hou Ixse John H. Bartlett New Hampshire Howard Ixer Bertin National Committeewe- Pa Hartford Bartlets Bartlett United States Howard ‘Parker Berlin National Republican Committee Uzed Hoover Washington Congress Granite State Herbert Hoover White House Portsmouth State Armory Parrott Ave William N. Rogers Wakefield Band of the Veterans of Foreign Sammer T. Ladd Portsmouth Navy Yard United States Navy IM. Bartlett

Fifteen Men Feared Drowned After Freighter Orion

In Husingfors Finland a heavy snowstorm caused the freighter Orion to run aground. Fifteen men are feared drowned with twelve saved and nine later taken aboard a salvage vessel.

Husingfors Finland Orion

Which Jaber Was Reported Loss With Its Own Crew

The article notes a Jaber loss involving its own crew, detailing the event and the implicated vessel and location. The report cites the entity Jaber and mentions the crew as part of the loss context. The specifics on date, place, and outcomes are described in the readable segment.

Christmas Tree Celebration at St John’s Church School

The annual Christmas tree event at St John’s church school takes place this evening at 7 in the parish house on State street. Laurence R. Crete, school superintendent, arranged a pageant. Santa Claus will distribute gifts and refreshments will be served. Parents and parish members are invited.

St. John’s Church School State Street Laurence R. Crete Santa Claus

Funeral for Mrs Ellen Crow Held at Immaculate Conception

Funeral services for Mrs Ellen F Crow from 31 Cottage Street will be held Thursday morning at 8 15 from her home and a Solemn High Mass of Requiem at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 9 o'clock.

Ellen F. Crowlgg Cottage Street Church of the Immaculate Conception

Thames Gale Threatens London After 1928 Flood Fear

A 70 mile per hour gale and high spring tides sweep the Thames raising fear of floods similar to 1928. The storm helped cause a collision between the American Trader and a tug in Tower River, with nine sailors missing and the tug sinking. Mercy Estuary waves hinder ships from leaving port as police warn residents to evacuate if needed. Sewanee, Tennessee, halts track activities.

London Thames Tower River Mercy Estuary

Customs Patrol Arrest on Maine Highway

Customs Patrol Officers Eastman and Segars of Portland arrested Sherwood Luce of Portland at Biddeford with 4 gallons of alcohol and 35 pints of whiskey in a car en route to Portland. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Gould of Portland and held in 1900 dollars on the charge of illegal transportation and violation of customs laws.

Eastman and Segars Sherwood Luce Portland Biddeford United States Gould Bt

Last Chance to Enroll for Special Election Voting

Today is the last day to be enrolled for the city special election on January 5. The Board of Registrars will be in session this afternoon and evening, and delaying could jeopardize a resident's right to vote.

Board of Registrars

50th Anniversary Observed by Muchemore Family

Mr and Mrs Franc B Muchemore of Cass Street observe the 50th wedding anniversary. The couple wed at the home of Mrs Randall parents Dec 26 1861 in this area.

Francb. Muchemore Cass Street John B. Randall Elay

Largest ship to pass through Panama canal Une H M 3 Hood

The largest ship to pass through the Panama canal was Une H. M. S. Hood. It cleared the channel with a margin of only 90 inches on either side, highlighting how close the vessel came to the banks during transit.

Panama Canal Une H. M. 3. Hood Yeither

Japanese Forces Advance Toward Chinchow From Mukden

Japanese forces report progress in Manchuria as a town on the Yingkow Kowpangtae line falls to Japanese troops after an aerial bombardment. The drive, aided by armored trucks, infantry, and cavalry, pushes toward Kow nengise and may threaten Chinchow. Chinese troops defended with machine guns rifles and artillery.

Associated Press Yingkow Manchuria Pensharshien Kowpangtae Tawa Kownengise Tokyo Panshanshien Chiehow Artile Levy Ing

Bandits Loot Minnesota Town During Overnight Raid

Six armed men raided a small Minnesota community of 410 people early today posing as sheriff’s officials. They robbed the Horrigan drug store and the Hill hardware store, took about $400 in cash, jewelry including a diamond ring, and forced residents, including Frank Marsh and Constable Houghward, to accompany them before fleeing in a car.

Tine River Minne F. B. Little Brainard Frank Marsh Houghwird Horrigan Hare Old Hill Hill Cam

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Peirce Hall Carroll L. Beedy Nhe U.S George H. Moses F. W. Hartford Joseph B. Ely William Connery Mass Wars Bushness District Armory Samuel F. Griffin Tor George H. Moses Sen GOV Joseph B. Rly Massachusetts c FEUR Beard Middle St Cynthia Storer Masonic Ballroom Newburyport Adi England Sewanee Tennessee Customs Patrol Maine Jerry Goodrich and His Orchestra Masonic Auditorium Public Whist Party Tawbe's Wod Mukden Chinchow Minnesota R-K-Q Dee Shaw Nelie Barron Badger
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