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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1925
Page
8
New Orleans mourns the death of an elderly derelict known as Old Jona, a familiar station-house guest who drifted into the city years ago and became a friend to officers. Though he stayed on and did odd jobs, little is known of his past beyond his name John Frenely from Montreal and two sisters in Illinois.
A model village for American orphan girls trains in cooking, house keeping, weaving, gardening, and animal care on two acres. Students raise sheep, spin and weave wool, dye threads, and learn botany, soil study, and elementary chemistry. Pauline Jordan Red Cross nurse leads the American relief effort.
The Associated Press reports Allied forces punished for publishing crime data in April and May. Police reporters claim the capital’s crime average rose to 142 cases daily in early play days. Prosecution records show 20 000 cases yearly go to penal courts. First trimester 1920 records cite 1 267 assaults and 1 272 robberies. Federal and local data indicate 7081 inmates noted.
A St Paul reader describes years of back pain and relief sought through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The fragmented clipping notes chronic suffering and medical suggestions, reflecting a period ad style urging remedies for female ailments.
Under Lord Bathurst chairmanship a London committee reviews replacing tens of thousands of British books destroyed in the Tokyo earthquake. The British Academy, at the request of government, has formed the committee with Lord Balfour as a figurehead. About 72699 volumes have been offered by publishers and private donors while the government has allocated funds.
Golden B C June 1 Beavers dammed a mine flume at Sming Creek causing backflow into the mine area. Workers damaged the dam but beavers rebuilt it within 24 hours and cut 69 saplings for dam work. Officials suggest using a US Biological Survey idea to cut a flume and prevent flooding.
Amsterdam reports American newspapers and magazines praising efforts to preserve windmills. The Dutch Mill Society notes inquiries from the United States, including Topeka, Kansas, about erecting a mill. Outcry protects remaining mills and the skyline from unnecessary demolition or replacement by sale or electricity driven machinery.
Stockholm June 18 In an unusual will Sweden’s Carl Smitts directs his estate to improve public highways and advance fish catching methods The Stockholm Automobile Club will administer funds for model highways paving tests and prizes to communities while a fishing fund supports better fishing techniques for public benefit.
Seattle dispatch reports the old gunboat Princeton, once with Admiral Dewey, wagging at a Lake Washington wharf opposite Seattle. Built for 1397 cost 250 909, bought in 1919 by a Seattle lawyer for 36 009, sailed since then. After the Spanish American War she served Samoa, struck a rock near Tutuila, limped to Tutuila, was decommissioned, then to University of Washington for training duties.
A note warns tar owners that while benefits exist, responsibilities loom. Accidents may occur and fatalities or injuries lead to legal scrutiny, with owners weighed by law for safety standards and accountability.
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