07 May 1920
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
1
A garbled report describes Titanapal conferences and Evian membership, noting delays and tense exchanges. It mentions a caucus, a Hoke daily, and a Ways and Means committee with extensive hearings, and hints at tensions over committee leadership and outcomes.
Yuriy May 7 reports a treaty with Turkey is prepared and handed to the office for detexation on Tuesday May Athy, signaling progress toward formal approval.
Irregular OCR text mentions prizes won by Mrs. Dr. Bhapleleh and Lily Stowe with names like Mrs. Merifven and Alice Nowa. It notes meetings on Wednesday with Storey Wynne and references to Hilton, WHALE, and Papadig. Also a voter notice outlines primary election responsibilities and dates for residents to vote.
A fragmentary notice records visitors including Mrs Patriot Kossiter of Kitlory and Mrs Muxter of Canada touring the town on Thursday and Thursday with Mrs Sie Mrefethen. Talks and mingling fill the day as residents host relatives and notable guests.
Obituary notices detail funeral services for Ellen Ry Laws and Russell Dy Badger. The Wednesday service at Mes. Aen Tt site and the Mount Monwy C.F Layee Dh venue included family and relatives, with pallbearers and speakers honoring their lives. The interment occurred at Navwhuston cemetery, under the direction of A. Trother.
May 7 report states Seomor Ceeomyoed bloe secretary for Ireland won reelected today after recent appointment. Voters favored B.A Rath fort with 22,912 votes. 1379 for the Inbae candidate. 5002 for W. Lowe, independent liberal.
Washington May 2 The comptroller of the currency announces the condition of all national banks at the close of business on May 4. The national banking system shows general stability with banks reporting steady deposits and capital adequacy amid cautious lending.
Workers at Lawrence mills strike threats persist as 60 percent wage demand, 44 hour week, and union recognition are pushed by the Amalgamated Textile Workers. Mill agents offer no reply as labor tension grows in Massachusetts.
A cryptic report from Washington notes tensions around Carranza and the Vera Cruz situation. The message hints at shifting loyalties and potential moves by Mexican leadership amid private talks and foreign observers.
A Boston area report notes Mothers Day will be observed Sunday with services and special remembrances. Many churches plan carnations and luster in decorations, while Salvation Army members and local groups will honor mothers with displays and readings.
The text indicates an official proposal to set aside a Sunday in May as Mother’s Day with accompanying government guidelines. It notes the President’s stance and references previous auspices surrounding national observations. The language remains formal and reflective of early state notices.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a municipal notice with names such as Lowy and Hawi and references to a Jacalehunehen Mother's Day event. Content is unclear but indicates a planned local observance or meeting with involved individuals.
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