05 May 1920
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented local notices from Kittera list May activities and public notices. Names, places, and addresses appear garbled, but references to voter notices, a hall event on May 7, and various individuals, venues, and products are noted amid unclear OCR text.
Fire swept the Moomervell Hotel on an April evening, injuring several, while guests were evacuated by quick action from Boston visitors and local staff. Authorities and residents await word on the cause as investigators comb the site and a relief plan forms for affected families.
A garbled OCR text hints at a prison escape involving individuals with names like Aly Asmelatod and Lilian bank, with fragmented mentions of guards, a court scene, and a barrage of disjointed names. The readable segments point to a sensational crime report but lack coherent detail or clear sequence of events.
Reports describe a white whale seen near the Massachusetts coast, with local observers noting sightings at multiple points. No officials confirm the event, but residents recall past encounters and nearby beaches report increased marine activity.
A sweeping report details how prohibition laws affected towns in New Hampshire, highlighting arrests for drunkenness, police and mayoral reactions, and ongoing debates over enforcement. Major figures include Albany, Nashua, Dover, and Portsmouh leaders, with discussion of law's impact on commerce, public order, and state governance.
In a small Canton community, a May ceremony paid respects to a deceased worker from the Gul. DA. Hino mill. Attendees included factory reps and local residents. A Group Insurance policy covering all employees was noted, with benefits ranging up to $100. The event reflected communal respect and annual turnout for the May observance.
Disjointed text fragment discusses moth spread and policy actions in Washington, noting expert input and possible regulatory considerations. Names and clear facts are unclear due to garbled OCR, but references to public health and agricultural containment appear.
May term of supreme court for York County opens Tuesday. The long list of attendees includes numerous judges, attorneys, clerks, and jurors named, with delays caused by poor road conditions hampering travel to court.
Banks face large withdrawals with declines in government and stock loans. Federal reserves report heavy cash withdrawals amid district weakness and reduced deposits. New York City banks show major shortages while other districts show mixed changes, with overall declines in reserves and deposits during the week.
A fragmented lament notes a wage dispute among Laconia police and city officials. The text mentions a petition to increase daily pay to five dollars and describes duty, leaves, and seasonal impacts, reflecting local labor tension and municipal response.
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