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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1925
Page
4
An archival notice announces The Portsmouth Herald’s reestablishment with publication details and pricing. It notes issue frequency and delivery areas, along with post office entry and terms. The fragment references the publishing company and subscription rate of five dollars yearly.
The American Railway Association notes grade crossing dangers from careless drivers and urges education over costly track or highway elevation. Through last year’s campaign fatalities for the first two months fell 79 from the previous year, prompting plans for a stronger summer effort to cut crossing accidents.
The piece argues for a strong watchdog role in city government. Citing J. Hamilton Moore it says the kicker detects defects, prevents improper expenditures, and keeps officials honest. It urges municipalities to welcome a vigorous local gadfly to balance public affairs.
Curfew plan in a major city uses early bedtimes for offenders under 23. Probation chief cites figures showing youths commit most crimes between 10 PM and 2 AM. Reforms suspend sentences if youths stay in bed by 10 PM and are reported by a family member.
The Right Rev. Dr. Charles Fiske, Episcopal Bishop of Central New York, opposes moral uplift through law. He condemns professional uplifters who seek to legislate virtue and favors education over legislation, arguing few clergy share his stance and that laws provoke resentment and violation.
The Michigan legislature enacts a strict drunken driving statute applying fines from 50 to 100 dollars and up to nine days in jail for first offenses. Second or subsequent offenses trigger a license suspension of at least one year with fines up to 500 dollars or up to one year imprisonment.
Fair George J. Foster of Foster's Democrat visits Portsmouth and reviews The Herald plant. He celebrates the Portsmouth Times closure and notes Foster's Daily Democrat as New Hampshire's oldest daily, dating to June 18, 1873, with his lifelong ties to the paper.
Rumors of resignations hover as the V-3 launch draws two thousand witnesses. Naval officers and clerks face reorganization with a board to meet around July 1. Nursing Corps appointments listed, families of officers in Hawaii, marines from Parris Island to guard barracks, social dance marked the event. Submarine S 44 slow voyage from New London due to fog, docking in lower harbor by mid afternoon. Ferry Perryboat 1048 to be replaced soon.
Fragmentary ad text advertises auto supplies at Cottage Road Filling Station, inviting price comparisons. Mentions Specific Land and S A Harrington in Roads North Hampton with unclear context or action.
The yard band will perform this evening at the Lafayette School lawn party hosted by the Parent Teachers Association. Local families are invited to enjoy music, food, and community gathering under twilight skies.
Mrs. William H. Schofield of Peterborough, a prominent New Hampshire figure, received a special diploma from Wheelock School for Kindergartners in Boston. She devoted a year to Zondergarten study and preschool training, led the state diocese Sunday school work, and plans further work in the church statewide. She will spend the summer in Canada.
A Japanese party in Atagodho Shiba gathers 40 young bachelors and 40 unattached women to arrange nuptial contracts. Each guest receives a form detailing ages stations in life education and other conditions. The plan includes a guaranteed monthly income to secure support if mating fails. Mr and Mrs Frank Butler attended Springvale Maine events with Miss Jean I Butler, a graduate.
A string of questions arises about community groups, highway plans, Navy Yard events, and Fourth of July celebrations in Portsmouth. The piece ponders male attendance at social events, the fate of a submarine launch, and the status of roadway projects and traffic, with references to local organizations and figures.
The Duke of Rutland funeral at Belvoir Castle featured a simple ceremony with a private procession from large estates. The casket bore the duke's flag along with his hat and sword as country workers observed the somber rite.
Mrs Elizabeth S Parsons widow of Joseph S Parsons and daughter of the late Thatcher Emery of this city died at her home 339 West 20th Street New York City in her 93rd year Interment will be in the family plot in Exeter She was born on Bleamante Street and survived by her sister Miss Amnie M Emery and brother Capt Albert Emery with several nieces The deceased was known for intellect and character Trembly of the Manchester Board of Ascensore paid a local board on Tuesday.
Thomas A. Ward and William J. Cater were in a Seabrook morning accident while en route to Boston. A bee on the driver of an oncoming car caused the driver to brush at it, lose control, and crash into Ward’s vehicle. Both men were shaken and bruised but escaped serious injury. Ward’s car sustained damage with a wheel missing.
The high school Senior class team lists participants for the annual rope pull with the Junior class on Friday. Members include Benjamin Coaen Margo Ferrin Paul Kirwan Reginald Woody Wallace Nelson Rudolph Chainey Wade Wheeler Paul Fiilam Justin Flanagan Melvin McCarthy Arnold Harriman Charles Burley Leo Iher son Arnold Wiggin Matthew Casey Valentine Hett John Golter Fred Noel and Red Flanagan.
Memorial ceremony for the fire department is planned by the department for Sunday. Newburyport firemen will hold their service on the same date, with officials urging participation.
Philadelphia dispatch reports the first leg of the MacMillan polar expedition began at 1 34 today as three MacMillan wrestle airplanes departed the Philadelphia navy yard heading to the naval air station at Boston.
At the semiconial meeting of the York County Association of Congregational Churches held at the First Congregational Church at Kittery Point Rev Henry McCartney of Kennebunk was elected moderator and Rev John Graham of Kittery Point secretary treasurer. Numerous weddings are scheduled to take place in this city this month.
Pikeville Ky June Associated Press reports Congressman John W Langley of Kentucky served ten hours in jail and paid a ten dollar fine for contempt of court after a judge found him in contempt. Langley faced the drunk and disorderly charge earlier and denied the allegations, with the judge ordering additional confinement that was completed by morning.
By Associated Press New York June 10 plan to consolidate Glen Alden Coal Co and Delaware Buckwanga and Western Coal Co the operators of properties formerly held by Lackawanna railroad was announced. Combined assets of the two coal firms were about 200 million dollars.
Information from the committee on the Siemen's cause indicates a parade on September 12 featuring forty or more handtubs and companies. Participants are expected from Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts with entries seen in the lineup.
Austin school seeks car owners to transport children to an art drawing exhibit at the Ailgh school today or tomorrow. Chas. E. Woods requests roughly 10 autos for smaller children and asks drivers to call 352-27 before Friday noon. Exhibit hours are 2 to 5 and 7 to 104 p.m. today and Thursday.
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