24 Feb 1925
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1925
Page
1
Forecast for Tyshington in February calls for fair and milder conditions tonight with increasing cloudiness on Wednesday. Moderate to fresh north and northeast winds shift to southeast as conditions evolve.
The Knights of Columbus present What Happened to Tonos a farce on stage praised for strong acting. Dondero and Burns lead a cast delivering lively characterizations, with Jones and Mullen cited for notable performances. The production drew praise for timing and stage presence, continuing on with a note of public acclaim.
In Norwalk South area, an unidentified man was fatally wounded and two others injured after a pistol battle near the Palace Theatre. Police and Johan Reynolds discovered the trio as they prepared to blow a safe gate at the venue.
Washington February 24 reports say Senator A O Stanley of Kentucky was struck by a speeding car at a busy intersection. He was treated at a nearby general hospital for a badly lacerated unbruised shoulder and several fractured ribs.
Fragmentary note hints at a February event involving Bar lit and a weaned animal. Details are unclear but suggest a condition or performance tied to a race or trial. Further readable context is needed for precise summary.
Feb 4 reports say King George, suffering from a bronchial ailment, appeared at court today as physicians visited Buckingham Palace for routine checks. A legal action was noted regarding possession amid the illness.
Superintendent W. E. Dowdell of the Fortemouth Electric Railway informs the Chamber of Commerce and others that the Boston and erne railroad can no longer operate the local line. Troves show the road has paid out thousands over years, with a petition filed to the Public Service road and plans for new routes considered, Dowdell stating the line has been kept in operation reluctantly.
In Barrison New Jersey on February 4 a trainerash accident left one dead and two others saved, with two reported victims said to be railroad employees. The New York and Philadelphia Pennsy lines reported disrupted service and trains tented at nearby stations as cleanup and investigations began.
Washington report notes a vote by the house committee on a budget measure. The record shows party lines and remarks as members push for action despite questions about costs and implications.
About 25 members of the Kittery fire department attended the 10th anniversary roll call event. Music by a drum corps and a few dancers enlivened the gathering while home-made foods were served. A prayer service and evensong were scheduled at the High School Hall with admission 50 cents.
A three act comedy Marys Millions presented under the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary drew a large audience last evening. The cast included Herbert Richardson as Joel the civil engineer and Worley Congmore as Jimmie Barnes with strong performances from Eugene Lamson as the village storekeeper and Lee Eraw as the widow. The production mixed humor with domestic themes and featured notable stage presence from all participants.
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