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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1923

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J S liquor ruling defended by England causes tension

Washington June 21 Secretary Mellon opens talks on the ship liquor issue raised by foreign shipping firms seeking to bring liquor into U S waters under their governments. He asserts general right to seize contraband but doubts whether an American agent may destroy a foreign government seal, calling the question grave.

Associated Press Washington Mellon Secrtary Waters

Marcus Garvey Sentenced to Five Years in Atlanta Penitentiary

Marcus Garvey, described as self elected provincial president of Africa, is jailed in Atlanta for five years for fleecing the public via sale of Black Star Line stock. The Associated Press report datelines New York, June 21.

Associated Press New York Marcus Garvey Africa Atlanta, Penitentiary Black Star Line

OKERS EXPELLED OKERS EXPELLED

Benjamin Alexander, a member of the New York Curb Market, was expelled for an act detrimental to the best interests of the Exchange. A B Morley of A B Morley and Co was suspended for a year.

Associated Press New York Benjamin Alexander A. B. Morley A. B. Morley & Co Alexander Exchange

Record heat wave sweeps nation with rising deaths

Washington reports a massive heat wave across the country causing numerous fatalities as people seek cooling at beaches and parks. Weather officials forecast cooler temperatures by Friday for New England New York and the lower Great Lakes region with Ohio and Mississippi valleys likely to stay hot. Chicago reports 17 heat deaths and 88 degree highs while Ohio reaches 92 with the heat continuing through the week.

Associated Press Washington East Middle West Paris Weather Bureau New England New York Lower Lake Region Middle Atlantic Virginia Ohio Mississippi Kansas Chicago Columbus

Buckley Named Temporary North Hampton Station Agent

William J. Buckley of Methuen is appointed temporary station agent for the Boston and Maine railroad at North Hampton, succeeding the late Jesse Billings. Mrs. B. M. Norton and daughter Shirley of Bridgeport, Connecticut, are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Terrin of Newington.

Wiliam J. Buckley Methuen Boston and Maine Rail North Hampton Jesse Billings B. M. Norton Shirley Bridgeport, Conn Edward Terrin Newington

Oil Refinery Blast Triggers Large Tank Fire in City

A vapor explosion at the Penn American Refining Company plant in Of City, Pennsylvania, set ten tanks ablaze and endangered seven thousand barrels of oil. Firemen from Franklin and Tuunville fought the blaze. one man was burned. The fire threatened nearby gasoline tanks and the suburb of Rouseville as merchants moved stock and authorities ordered cars off the streets.

Associated Preas City Penn- American Refining Company Atilla Franklin and Tuunville of City Rouseville

British ships carry liquor for return voyage aboard Berengaria

Southampton June 21 The Cunard liner Berengaria which sailed from New York last Saturday carried sufficient alcoholic liquids for her return voyage under the same kind of lock and seal as that employed by the White Star liner Olympic which waited yesterday, it was learned today.

Associated Press Southampton Cunard Berengaria Ow York Olympic

Former Supt of Life Saving Service Dead

Washington dispatch reports Sumner 11 Kimball, "Father of the United States Life Saving Service," died at his home at midnight. He was 88, leaving a widow and son. Funeral services will be held here Friday, with burial at Augusta Maine.

Associated Press Washington Sumner Kimball The United States Burlalg Augusta

French court confirms death sentence for engineer

The Superior Court Martial of the French army on the Rhine rejected the appeal of Paul George an agricultural engineer at Ludwigstaten belonging to the Baden Aniline and Soda Works. The court confirmed the death sentence pronounced recently by the lower tribunal for sabotage.

Associated Press Jouesseldorf Rhine Paul George Baden Aniline & Soda Works Ludwigstaten

Bricklayers Win Their Fight in New York Strike

Bricklayers striking since May 21 secured a two dollar daily wage increase. The Mason Builders' Association agreed to pay $12 per day and sign a two year contract amid the Metropolitan building extension program valued at $176 million. Lava emission from Mount Etna in Lingua-lessa area is reportedly subsiding, with officials deeming the town safe.

Associated Press New York Mason Builders’ Association

Fire destroys Clinton Chace building in mass damage

Fire in Clinton Massachusetts leveled the Chace building causing about 40000 dollars in damage. The blaze began in a Chinese laundry and quickly spread to threaten the Associated block where twenty five residents fled to the street. Several small stores in the Chace building were damaged.

Clinton Mass Chaco

Cabinet in Alaska Tour Keeps Most Ministers Away

Secretary Hughes will stay in Washington this summer while President Harding tours Alaska. Hoover Work Wallace accompany the president to Alaska. Mellon sails for Europe for six weeks. Weeks and New plan summer stays. Denby and Davis split time between states and Mooseheart.

Washington Hughes Harding Adlaska Coolidge Northampton Mass New England Commerce Hoover Interior Agriculture Wallace Alaska Mellon Treasury Europe Providence Mt. Prospect Manchester N. H Daugherty Ohio New Michigan Navay Denby Labos Davis Mooseheart, I Mooseheart Gn Tin

Fire in Chicago Tenement Kills Ten, Injures Dozens

Chicago scene of a deadly morning fire at 22nd and Federal streets where a three story tenement housing 160 tenants burned rapidly from a ground floor furniture store. Ten killed including nine Black tenants and one white man. about thirty injured as escape routes collapsed. Joseph Smith, furniture dealer, detained for questioning for allegedly operating a still and leaving a gas jet burning.

Chicago Federal Joseph Smith

Car Plunges Into Crane River Bridge Crash

A car driven by Manuel J. Nadelia of Peabody plunged through a railing on the Crane river bridge at Danversport early today and disappeared. Nadelia surfaced and swam ashore while Anibal F. Nunes, also of Peabody, reportedly went under and is believed trapped beneath the vehicle. Nadelia was arrested for manslaughter and driving without a license.

Associated Presa Saiem Mass Manuel J. Nadelia Peabody Crane River Danversport Nadelia Sur Anibal F. Nunes Naderia

President Keeps Informed At Sea With Wireless Links

The rise of wireless communication ensures the president can stay in close touch with events whether aboard a vessel, in Alaska, or in Panama, removing doubts about timely updates during travel and while on the water.

Alaska Panama

Social season opening notice at Portsmouth Country Club

The first social of the season at Portsmouth Country Club will be held Wednesday June 27 cards in the afternoon supper at six and dancing in the evening. The committee in charge includes President and Virg Ira Newick Mr and Mrs Harry Philbrook Mr and Mrs George Guard Mr and Mrs John G Sweetser. J21-23-26

Portsmouth Country Club Ira Newick Harry &. Philbrook George Buard John G. Sweetser

Sabbatino brothers sentenced for bribery plot

In New York on June 21 Charleo Sabbatino and Ralph Sabbatino along with Samuel Gross and Louis Katz were convicted of attempting to bribe federal prohibition officers. Judge Garvin sentenced each to two years in the Atlanta penitentiary and a $10,000 fine.

New York Charleo Ralph Sabbatino Samuel Gross Louis Katz Prohibition Garvin Atlanta

Northwest Wind Brings Some Relief on First Summer Day

A light northwest breeze offered brief relief after two days of intense heat that caused several deaths and numerous prostrations. By ten, the temperature rose from a night low of 78 to 87 degrees. Many sought relief at Rovers Beach and slept on sand or rooftops, as residents crowded parks and streets across the city. Today marks the first day of summer.

Gaston Rovers Beach Charles River

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J. S. Liquor England OKERS NO. Hampton Life Saving Service Catania Mt. Etfia Chase Capital Portsmouth Portsmouth Coach Co. Works
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