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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1925
Page
1
Mostly cloudy with possible thunder storms tonight and Sunday. Not very warm tonight. Winds from the west to northwest at moderate to fresh speeds.
The Board completed the annual city inventory for 1925 taxation placing the rate at $28 on $1,000. The total assessed value includes stocks in trade and machinery, with state and county taxes listed. Real estate exemptions and factory inventories are noted, along with figures for lands, buildings, and factories.
The Weather Bureau reports definite signs of a heat wave, with conditions rising next week. Forecasters indicate hot weather spreading from the Middle Atlantic toward the North Atlantic states, with Monday and Tuesday highlighted as transition days.
Alfred J Chra tian of Manchester today named as a U.S marshal in Washington. The appointment was announced by WRADs and noted as a formal U.S. marshal designation.
Alderman Smith raised at the Dover city council meeting that Portsmouth may join Dover in a social event planned for the summer. The proposal seeks a cooperative community activity between the two councils and their members.
Mrs Mabel Bell wife of Lieutenant James H Bell commander of the U S 3 Mare blehond dies in San Diego after a brief illness heart trouble. Born in Somerville she moved with her family to Portsmouth then to Saugus at marriage Afteen years ago she was part of the River-
An Associated Press summary reports Germany’s leaders reject the disarmament note with a claim that while defeat cannot be admitted, there is no reason to abandon treaty commitments. The government asserts it will promptly study the note and ensure any failures in disarmament are corrected, but Germany will not exceed a loyal interpretation of treaties.
Los Angeles report says Mrs Koneas seeks divorce from her husband on cruelty grounds claiming he killed a pretender to the presidency. The court questions his remarks about a brother in law and the allegations reference President McKinley era. The divorce was granted.
Associated Press reports Secretary of War John W. Wooka is progressing satisfactorily after gallstone surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. A bulletin, read by Drs. Jones and Brox-Hom, notes a comfortable night with normal temperature and a pulse of 88.
A fragmented report notes a banquet event titled Enjoy Banquet at Rockingham. Details are incomplete with stray names and garbled phrases. The item appears archival and lacks clear participants, date, or venue specifics beyond Rockingham.
Two major Elvitan matters addressed include promotions after the death of master boatbuilder Chacor Jenson and the appointment of Frank B. Gatehall of Kittery Point as master boatbuilder. Gatehall rises from quarterman as Goo W. Dixon’s death leads to Hone assuming duties on Tuesday, June 9.
The article reports the resignation of General Manager Bardo amid a broader managerial shakeup. It notes changes involving operating officials and references President Pearson as part of the leadership context.
Principal Las T. Gray reports 145 graduates in the class of 1925, 35 more than Bay record set in prior years. The notable milestone marks the largest graduating cohort in the district’s history.
The quarterly banquet of the Ma chamics Fire Society occurred at the Hotel Rockingham Tast avening. A fine banquet was served and the event described as enjoyable, with Borris Toye as host.
The city endures oppressive heat with local facilities urging relief. Showers, baths, and cooling spaces at Y M C A locations offer residents refreshing respite from the high temperatures and humidity.
Court martial scheduled for Monday at the Portsmouth yard to hear Bray case. Judge Advocate Lieut Comdr GA Rond presides, succeeding Major A. D. Rover as head of the court. Commander W. B. Fogarty and Lt Comdr Bray figure in the naval party with industrial management ties at the yard.
Concord report notes Robert T Meads previously sentenced to 16 to 20 years for manslaughter in the 1920 death of fellow student Maronney at Han over Wedford Macy. Meads transferred from the state prison to the department for confinement at the noaptta for safekeeping.
A public notice announces the purchase and merging of The Times with The Portsmouth Herald to form a larger regional newspaper. The move aims to deliver a better product and lower costs for readers while noting the benefits of combined print operations and wider community service.
Heat wave grips New England with temperatures hitting 90s to 100s and widespread disruption. Factories and schools close, business suspensions rise, and several fatalities are reported as authorities battle extreme conditions.
An American and Norwegian Arctic research group forms an expedition to West Greenland and Spitzbergen to trace Amundsen's missing polar flight party. Key figures include Capt Otto Sverdrup Major Gunnar Saachen and Danish Captain Gottfried Hansen. French explorer Charcot may search East Greenland while the Ingortee steamer patrols Spitzbergen.
Anavolated Press reports in Paris that the Maharajah of Torta died and a ceremonial open air cremation was debated. British officials and the Maharajah’s suite argued over creating a wood pyre near a cemetery, but French law and local obstacles prevented arranging the funeral.
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