06 Feb 1925
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1925
Page
1
Geneva reports the American delegation withdraws from the General Opium conference after lengthy talks. Porter and his associates depart for home aboard the President Harding. Washington notes Mr Porter informed the conference of the withdrawal amid no satisfactory agreement.
A chaotic fragment recounts three men entering a building during a February Boston event labeled The Crucifixion. They allegedly blew a safe, were captured after police on the street heard a shot, and pursued surrender. The text mentions a major musical event marking Lent.
Waldron and Rowe resign as county officers. Stewart F. Rowe and Earl Stockbridge, elected November 4, must take office before April 1. J. R. Baron of Portsmouth, county solicitor, recently appointed Attorney General by the Governor, resigns duties in Concord. Howe resigns as county treasurer and will be sworn in to succeed Waldron. Stockbridge will be sworn in to succeed Stockbridge’s treasurer.
Saturday noon briefing indicates the submarine will be righted after leaks found at river holes. Hist cher port issues a slip, with three tugs named Silk involved, to move toward the navy yard. Timing depends on water levels and weather conditions impacting the operation.
Associated Press reports a dense fog and stalled traffic as a train collided with an automobile, resulting in three deaths. Details are scarce but the wreck disrupted travel near Pittsburgh on February 1.
A collapsed cave incident traps Collins while Stile and others attempt a rescue. The passage describes Collins crawling as a boulder pins him, with the tunnel dimensions and depth noted during the six foot wide excavation.
Associated Press report describes a wedding scene with a minister officiating and the couple planning a regular ceremony. The article notes vows and musical entertainment, set against a West 48th Street venue with a tavern atmosphere and cheering crowd.
In a clipped AP report, General Mitchell warns that operating air systems in the United States could be detrimental to the country’s good and harm national defense. He stresses that should an emergency arise, reliance on such systems would be risky and potentially compromising.
The Philathea Class hosted Rev. Es Tasker and the Sunday School board with George B. Chadwick and his class. Five new members Norton Henrietta B De Dirks Alice Ting joined. committees reported on shuting and enter, and Mr Bary Mansel was chosen. A pageant was voted for with Mrs Baranel Melntire as hostess.
The College All Stars from the University of New Hampshire will play the Kittery town team at Sugrue Hall in Kittery this evening.
The city council passed the annual budget at its regular meeting, totaling 398 804.40, over 12 000 less than last year. Increases target police clerks and inspectors while Woodbury avenue repair is a sole item for the Board of Public Works, with minor items for water department personnel and a stray dogs claim referred to the claims committee.
The prompt fragment asks about a host team and its players in relation to a battery play. No concrete event, date, or names are provided to locate a verifiable news item.
A large crowd of whist enthusiasts is expected at the parish hall for a benefit whist party this evening. Proceeds go to the District Nursing Association, an organization praised for its work in the community and supported by the Knights of Columbus.
The item notes Hannaly Plaisdell observes her 86th birthday and resides winter with her daughter Mrs Mattle Meaney at 21 Prospect Street. Described as active and able, she enjoys daily tasks and follows daily news, recalling many incidents from her early life.
The Order of DeMolay from Kittery attended Magonie Hall for initiatory and DeMolay degrees at Magond of Kittery Lodge. A large crowd observed the ceremony with several visitors from the Kittery lodge. A social event follows next Sunday.
Norwich University in Northfield Vermont announced by Treasurer Henry Wan Orser that the 106 year old institution is debt free. A local bank payment wiped the last indebtedness bringing the total to 1 125 000 versus 430 000 in 1909. The president Charles A Plumly noted progress in salaries and administration.
A New York judge refused to direct acquittal in the mall fraud trial of Charica A Stoneham Elmore Dier and others. The judge ruled the case must go to the jury and allowed the trial to proceed, keeping the proceedings on track.
From present indications the superior court, nosy in gea sion at Exeter, will come to Portsmouth Sunday Feb 13 to try a few cases of local interest. The duty, however, will not report until Monday Feb 15 for duty. It is not expected the session will be of long duration.
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