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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1925

Page

3

Druggist and Son Sentenced to Jail Terms in Concord

Daniel Giles and his son Arthur Giles were convicted in United States District Court yesterday of illegal liquor sales to John A. Platts of Manchester. Daniel Giles received 39 days per count plus 10 months for contempt, totaling one year in Goutton County jail. Arthur Giles got six months for contempt. Giles defense included former Congressman William N Rogers and Special District Attorney Walter Flint. The verdict cited four purchases of gin and bottles handed to a federal prohibition agent during April.

Concord Daniel FP John A. Platts Manchester Prohibition United States District’ Court Morris Goutton County Giles William N. Rogers Walter Flint Plymouth Platts Daniel Giles Arthur Giles Arthur EB. Giles Daniel Jai

Seven Buildings Saved From Fire Threat in Bews Events

In Tfwerhl Massachusetts, eleven tenements owned by Max Bletner on Wins Lane near the New Hanover line off Willsdale Avenue were saved from burning danger as firefighters battled a blaze. Firefighters prevented spread to four adjacent buildings, keeping the district from major loss.

Tfwerhl Mass Max Bletner Wn's Lane Willsdale Avenue Taliza

Remove Hair Roots Forever Safe Easy Way

Modern science proves the safe sure method to remove superfluous hair forever by repeated root extraction. Karma root-extracting balsam penetrates to hair roots loosening and removing them, leaving skin smooth. Guaranteed money back. sold by G. E. Philbrick Adams Drug Store and others.

G. E. Philbrick Adams' Drug Store F. Beman and Boardman & Orton

Property offer in West End draws buyers with low cost

An old sale notice touts a double house in Miller Hill and Hall's field area now available on South Street near Widird head of the city. The price advertised is 7000 dollars, claiming the buyer pays only the cost of a single home to secure a two unit residence. Caswell Agency, Meress Street over Colonial Market, Tel. 233.

Alza Miller Hill Hall Yas South Street Widird Harry Caswell Caswell Agency Meress St Colonial Market

Proposals Sought by Navy Yard Portsmouth Amgtuita

Bid notices for supplies and equipment to the Navy Yard Portsmouth and Forts BuS N EE, with dates and contact details for the Bureau of Supplies and Equipment. Respondents to submit proposals to the Navy Yard Portsmouth by the stated deadline.

Washington, D Navy Yard Forts N. EE Navy Portsmouth Lotto Charles Ear

Judges Sleep During Trial Sparks German Court Debate

An Associated Press report notes a German Supreme Court ruling after a judge was found napping. The decision allows a judge to snooze during trials if his mind remains attentive, sparking debate among leading jurists like Prof. Goldschmidt on accountability and the duties of judges during proceedings.

Presa Gerlin Suny Germany

Turns Out Polish Nurses at Warnsow School Founding

The Warnsow Nursing School in Warsaw, linked to the American Red Cross, is noted for its formation and initial classes. The fragmentary notice references Tina and early commencement activities, signaling a charitable nursing education effort in Poland.

Warsaw Tina The Warnsow Nursing Scholk Ameri

Three Killed as Truck Hits Train Near River Junction

A truck collided with a Boston to Waterbury passenger train at a country crossing near River Junction in Bellingham. Three men from Woonsocket Rhode Island, Timmy the Greek Doc Bates and another named Thatwas, died at the scene or soon after. The train was delayed 24 minutes while authorities handled the wreckage. The truck was owned by Thibault and the victims were reportedly en route to Franklin.

Blackstone Mass Rim River Junction Bellingham Tussa Misaki Thibault Franklin Boston Waterbury John H. Wyman Medway

Air pilots set long distance radio link during military show

During a military show at Chanute Field air crews and radio staff tested air to land communications over 110 miles with a 60 watt army tube transmitter and neutrodyne receivers. Army planes used a 60 watt setup while ground stations extended antennas to 200 feet as distance increased. Spectators heard both ends of the conversation broadcast by WLS station and the feat was hailed by radio engineers as a record.

WLS Waa Chanute Pier Army Uralte

Girl Marguerite Johnson Found in York River

The body of Marguerite Johnson of York, 24, drowned in the York River a week ago, was found today by Philip Core near the scene of the death. A Portsmouth navy yard diver failed to recover the body earlier due to thick eel grass and currents. The body, not greatly disfigured, was examined by Medical Examiner Dr. Traynor and turned over to the undertaker.

Marguerite Johnson York York River Touna Philip Core Portsmouth Navy Yard Gat Traynor’. Or Elddetora

Succumb in Clamor of Modern Zoo

Associated Press reports Seattle's Jung s Artificial ty of surroundings and motor traffic fumes blamed for deaths at Woodland Park Zoo. Last season, a stampede or fright caused four deer and other animals to break fences and die from injuries or disease. Zoo director Gus Eridsot notes animals are displaced from quiet habitats into noisy, harsh park air.

Associated Press Seattle Jung Park Ot’ Oateddy Leden Kbr Gus Eridsot

Animals Lose Interest and Die, Clues of Fear Not Found

The report notes animals show no fear before dying as they lose interest. witnesses say they are not frightened to death, suggesting an unusual cause or unidentified behavior in the scene. Further details or expert analysis are awaited to determine the true reason behind the deaths.

Burial service for Mrs Laura Merrow in South Eliot

The remains of Mrs Laura Dixon Merrow arrived from Omaha and a burial service will be held Friday at two o'clock at the Advent Church South Eliot. Rev Harold Young of Kittery Point will conduct the service and interment follows at Greenwood Cemetery.

Clifford Lowd Conway N. H Missionary Society of the Baptist Church E. Young Terry Lane Solon Frisbee Burdett’ Business Colles Boston Alexander Waldron University” of Maine York County” Association Congregational Church George’ W Ace Albart '$; Hawkes Yortc Village Hawkes Laura Dixon) Merrow Illet David Wesley Merrow Omaha Nav Advent

Mitchell School PTA Reports At Rock Island Conference

The Kittery Point Mitchell school PTA meets this evening to hear Mrs. Frederick Bailey report on the state convention attended by Mrs. Turner and others. Mrs. Mary Dorr and several members will also give brief notes on the Rock Island conference.

Kittery .Point Mitchell- Safford Svill-Tin Mitchell School Feraerick Bailey Turner Mery Red Dorr

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