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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1925

Page

3

Mother Kills Self and Babies

Nesnua June 26. Locking all the doses and windows of her home Meg Rows Pistna committed suicides yesterday and caused the death of her five children Bernard aged and Mary a4 by turning on the gas stove in the kitchen. Venon her husband Thoms returned from work in the Jackson Mila he found all doors locked and the curtains drawn and, unable to retreat, he broke window. A rush of gan greeted him and he smashed in the door to find his wife and two child rer deng on the kitchen floor. A physician said they had been dead about tree hours. No note explaining her act could be Sorel

Nesnua Meg Pistna Suields Bernard Mary Venon Thoms Jackson Mila Childrer Deng Sorel

Lightning Power Across the World in a Year

London reports the Blue Book of the meteorological service notes global lightning activity. In one year the world sustains about 16 million thunder bolts, averaging 44 thousand daily, with the vast energy sharing implications for Earth’s water power potential.

London Bridgh

Lewiston Woman Gains 18 Pounds on Karnak Medicine

A Lewiston woman reports an eighteen pound weight gain after using Karnak medicine. The piece quotes a local proponent claiming the remedy is remarkable and urges others to try it without delay.

Lewiston

Karnal the remarkable medicine boosts health and appetite

Mrs Dostio of Lewiston Maine reports Karnal restored strength and appetite after stomach trouble and acne run down condition. She notes weight gain and renewed ability to do housework, claiming the medicine relieved back pains and fatigue. Karnal sold in Portsmouth by Philbrick’s Pharmacy and by leading druggists locally.

Karnak Portsmouth Philbrick

Baseball Results and Standings From Yesterday

In the American League Philadelphia beat Boston 3 to 2 with Detroit edging St Louis 3 to 2 and Chicago defeating Cleveland 7 to 2 while Washington toppled New York 1 to 0. National League action saw Pittsburgh triumph 4 to 3 over St Louis with New York at Chicago, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at New York and Philadelphia at Boston on today’s schedule.

Philadelphia Boston Detroit St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Washington New York St. Louta Pittsburgh St Louta Pittsburich Cincinnati James Pittsburo Brooklyn Paladelphia

Exeter Hold Big Pow Wow for Red Manship Anniversary

Exeter notes detail a big pow wow celebrating the 160th anniversary of Red Manship in America. The Trias gathered Great Soundl members, Passaquoi warriors, and committee members led by Pertos G. Field. A banquet followed, long talks ensued, a parade was canceled due to bad weather, and local projects included a new flag pole and a $40,000 bridge plan with state highway oversight. Continuous rain affected the day, with garden and hay crops needing moisture.

America Red Man's Hot de- Gren Wan Haverhill Mays Pertos G. Field John BE Emery Herbert Page Eugene Robinson Jonh McDonough Charles D. Boyera A. Ban- Quet Rea Exeter Cade Straet Newfelds Strathan State Highway Department

Tokyo Yokohama canal plan revived by Japan

Tokyo reports revival of a deep waterway between Tokyo and Yokohama. A bill seeks 20 million yen for four years of work, motivated by growing port traffic and inadequate water transport. Rail and water routes face delays, with freight rates cited as high.

Tokyo -Yokohama Japan Associated Prong Tokyo Yokohama Japan Advertiser Department of Home Affairs Diet

Exeter Chanter DAR Field Day Tours Portsmouth York

The Exeter chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual field day yesterday visiting sites in Portsmouth and York. Edward K. Sweeney of the University of New Hampshire learned he would join the Boston Globe after a late flight. Earl A. Barrett of the French faculty at the Academy assisted in college exams this week and sailed to France with two students from Waterville, Maine, and Madison, New Jersey.

Edward K. Sweeney University of New Hampshire Boston Boston Globe Exeter Chanter Daughters of the American Revolution Portsmouth York Earl A. Barrett Academy New York France Swwo Nathaniel ( Barrows Waterville Leland Ross Madison, N. J

Murder charge wanders through waiver of jury trial in Maine case

In Portland Maine Associate Pregay reports a Superior Court case involving Lottie Freeman Cote of Gorham who waived a jury trial. The defense attacked the legality of charges including murder and an accessory alter the fact in the indictment. Judge Arthur Chapman weighed weighty pleas and abatement as the case moved through the court.

Pregay Portland Tung Mira Gorham Lottie Freeman Arthur Chapman Lea

Passacén Bridge Opens To Traffic At York Beach

York Beach Maine June 26 traffic now allowed over the new Passacén bridge built at a cost of 75000. The partially completed structure replaced the old drawbridge and is elevated to permit boat passage. The government state and town shared the cost while local property owner Wootaury Stevens of Kennebunk Port was involved in a purchase from Charles.

York Beach Costa Wootaury Stevens Kennebuntk- Port Charles

Norfolk divers seek $22000 lost by a drunken magnate

Norfolk police and divers searched the Elizabeth River near Odmp- Dela wharf for $22,000 tossed overboard by James McAllister a 73 year old financial figure who admitted drowning his troubles after visiting a moving picture. He earlier displayed $91000 in cash and claimed he threw $22000 into the river. McAllister organized the McAllister Dredging Company of New York and was said to have made substantial money.

Norfolk Mirabeth Odmp- Dela James McAllister Medllister Aun McAllister McAllister Pughs McAlister McAllister Dredging Company New York

A Dusta Linked to Ex-Senator and Portland Toys Link

A. Dusta of Long Beach reported as a duna for four price items up to $30,000. He is the son of former Senator Georg Stevena and previously tied to Custom Toys in Portland.

A. Dusta Long Beach Georg Stevena Custom Portland

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