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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1925
Page
4
Editorial and business sections publish in Portsmouth New Hampshire with pricing details and mailing notes. The notice identifies editor F W Hartford and describes AP rights and publication schedule for Portsmouth and surrounding area.
Col Claude B Sweeney warden at Maryland Penitentiary argues capital punishment fails as a deterrent and asks for alternative methods to protect the public from murderers while acknowledging the moral loss of taking life. He cites crimes of passion and urges consideration of more effective means.
The piece argues for recognizing men's rights in the domestic sphere amid debates on women's rights. It contends the home has become child centered, marginalizing both parents, and urges that the home be a place of comfort for both husband and wife with the wife shaping its conditions.
A brief retrospective notes five cent bread returning to a pound loaf standard, discusses wages, disarmament hopes regarding Germany, revived taslér office in England for beer samples, a grocer’s canned goods robbery method, and a London hotel plan to curb tipping with added charges. The piece reflects on quirks and daily life amid broader global topics.
The Tentor Chamber weekly meeting featured former Mayor Daniel W. Badger who spoke on dairying and his career. He invited members to tour his Bow Street dairy plant and offered ice cream. The group plans weekly industry talks and elected eight to ten new members. A June 15 meeting at the high school with Dr Hamilton Holt was set. An invitation to view the V-4 launch Tuesday at 2 pm was accepted.
News from the Navy Yard notes a half Saturday holiday for yard employees from June through September. A diver searches the York River for Marguerite Ighingon who drowned Thursday. The Navy Yard Association has about 4600 members and growing. The V-1 has finished its special trials and awaits fitting out at the pier.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a woman staying for months during installation of diving pianos and other equipment for underwater work. Mentions Newport Submarine fleet sailing at a.m. today and reports in Dispensary. Clarence J. Lanchester pharmacist's mate from a Medical School in Washington reported for duty in the yard dispensary on Friday.
Visitors from Jones Mir and Mrs Perley Tohey were hosted last evening. Congregational Church announces meeting next Tuesday. Mrs DeGrart visiting her mother Mrs Martin. Mrs G Pratt of Sayville also visiting. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Lewis on Thursday. Mrs Elroy Moulton hosting her mother Mrs Samuel Wood of Somerset Mass. Mrs Georga Treadwell recovering from Brooklyn operation and hopes to visit soon. Mrs Amos Amee of Isles of Adonis weekend visit. Joseph Frisbee renting Lakeview cottage for summer. Church services listed for Congregational Baptist and First Christian churches with times and ministers.
The funeral of John L. Smith, killed Tuesday night in an accident aboard the submarine V-1, was held this forenoon from Bouck and Pressey. The remains were sent to Anderson, South Carolina, escorted to the railroad station by the Naval Band and a detachment of bluejackets.
Jack Sharkey of Brighton won by foul in the ninth round of a ten round bout against Jimmy Maloney of Loun Reston here last night. Maloney weighed 191 pounds, Sharkey 183. After a one sided stretch Maloney was knocked down repeatedly, Sharkey stayed down after two knockdowns, and the foul decision gave Sharkey the win.
Dover report details Charles HL Mitchel a rock smith aged man badly hurt while attaching a rock to the Masonic Temple elevator well floor the elevator was raised with passengers he fell fifteen feet to the concrete bottom unconscious in hospital with a dislocated elbow broken collar bone and serious brain injury Meanwhile Eddie McGrath another local athlete is noted for hitting safely in consecutive games and a homer against Commerce High it recounts his 12 chances in the field and multiple plays.
Sanborn Seminary shows strong fielding and hitting as they defeat St James High of Haverhill 11 to 4. Walker of Newmarket leads pitchers and bats, delivering solid work on the mound and at the plate. The win marks St James first loss of the season.
A fragment reports a temperature reading near 94 degrees on Ladd Street this morning. The note suggests unusually hot conditions for the area with shade mentioned as a cooler spot.
Ar and Mrs Philip A Hayes spend days with Als family at the Paiia. Mrs Jennie Israel closes Islington street house for Camp Comfort Alton Bay season. Mrs Martha Long visits. Miss Gladya M Wood returns from Wheelock Boston for summer. Dr Alphonson Raynedig visits his parents. Edgar Borden visits Philip in Swampscott. H B Montgomery returns from Boston. Hugh Montgomery returns for summer. Allen Richmond and son visit Noyes in Hanover for two months. Rear Admiral and Mrs Foster, U S N relocate from Waldron to 298 Biddle Street today.
A naval band played muffled drums as John J. Smith of the V-1 crew was carried to a train at Islington street after a fatal Strat ham HM automobile crash. Traffic officers paused roads creating a solemn homecoming for Anderson, South Carolina mourners. Portsmouth expresses sympathy.
Knights from Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts gathered at Cold Springs Park Rochester for the annual conclave. Heat led to omitting the parade and part of the sports program. A ball game saw the married men defeat the starters 7 to 5 and a large class was initiated in the Psi degree in front of the grandstand.
Hampton Academy defeated Eliot in Me high school action yesterday afternoon on the academy diamond. White pitched 11 innings through the first five frames amid a foul ball by Hobbs. The line score shows Hampton with runs in various innings and Eliot managing few clean hits as batteries Write Collins Nada Spinney Goodwin.
The remark notes that Erdwin’s view influenced the decision at Punta Service. It highlights named official involvement and the outcome being a decisive move in the service matter. The phrasing preserves period tone while focusing on the key actors and result.
Mme Mary Le Lucas of Boston will run a summer School of Singing at Green Acre Eliot Me from June 1 to September 1. The course covers Italian methods, singing for singers and teachers in multiple languages, including Opera Oratorio German French Italian and English songs. Special focus on dramatic action physical culture and correct singing. Address Eliot Me Tel Ye
The ex-Governor’s second day in office saw the commission move to investigate further before approving any rate increase for the telephone company. The text hints at a cautious, perhaps hostile stance, with a brown ring suggested by the Concord Monitor and Patriot as it notes the likely resistance from the phone incumbents.
TMCA NOTES reports Atlantic Heights Y groups including Friendly Indians Pioneers and Citizens meeting with parents. after the talk, outdoor games ensued. showers used by visitors to beat heat. many applications for Camp Onway and nature study groups begin Saturdays. Navy Yard play and dormitory use noted as heavy demand grows.
Dartmouth star outfielder Fred Own hit a long homer for the Green as a shower cooled a tense clash with Bates College. With rain stopping, Hanover collegians surged to a 3 to 1 victory after a scoreless start.
A terse notice references garbase pickups from Wentworth Farm in Te. 1262 Iya 1. The fragment hints at a routine service charge of ten cents for twice weekly collection, but details and full context are missing.
In Pittsburgh on a Thursday with a 95 degree high, John Charley, a 0 year old participant in a local golf tournament, completed 36 holes but endured negative effects from the exertion and heat.
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