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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1924

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Johnson in Box for Washington

By Associated Press New York Oct 8 Harris and McGraw set for game five of the seven game World Series. Harris won the fourth 7 to 4 as Morgan and Goslin sparked the Giants while Johnson bids to start for Washington with possible rotations by Bentley or Watson and Nehi if healthy.

New York Bucky" Harriy Senators John McGraw Giants Harris George Morgridge Arthur Nehi Bentley Watson Walter Johnson Washington McNeeley Ricerf Gaslin Tudgs Bleuge Ruel Miller Johnson Lindstrom Frisch Young Beliy Terry Wilson Jackson Gowdy O Neh Bentsley

Vermont captain sidelined by blood poisoning

Arthur Narms, acting captain of the Vermont football team, has developed a blood poisoning in one arm and his services will be lost to the team for probably three weeks. The Vermonters face the Dartmouth game without him in a bid to tie the mountains Tasqit.

Associated Press Burlington, Vt Arthur Narms Vermont Vermonters Dartmouth Sa

Tucker Improves as Alfred Divorce Granted in York County

William Jewett Tucker of Sieh College shows definite improvement. In York County at Alfred a divorce action involving Beth Chick of Kittery versus J Har Chick was granted amid a statutory charge.

York County Alfred Abeth PB. Chick Kittery

Head injury prompts surgery to aid probation plea

In Los Angeles eight years after a hold up in Leadville Colorado a man named Edward Mayerle was struck on the head with a pistol butt and his skull dented. Now Mayerle pleads guilty to passing worthless certificates and with court approval surgeons will operate to repair his skull hoping to enable probation if successful.

Associated Press Los Angeles Leadville Colo Edward Mayerle Mayerle Methodist Hospital

Vermont Woman Age 106 Celebrates Birthday

Ange lina Willette of Burlington reaches 106, touted as Vermont’s oldest woman. Born in St Denis Quebec in 1818 she has spent most of her life in Vermont and today marks another birthday.

Dy Associated Press Burlington Angelina Willette Vermont St. Denis Quebec

Postponed Imperial Conference Declared Canceled

London reports that the proposed imperial conference, planned for London this autumn, has been definitively postponed and will not be held regardless of the British political situation.

Associated Press London

Goslin's big feature powers Senators to win

New York October 8 Leon Goslin slugged four hits in as many at bats including his second homer of the World Series as Washington defeated the Giants 7 to 4. The Senators built a big lead on Goslin's three RBI and homers, while 50,400 fans watched at the Polo Grounds. The series stands 2-2 with game five set for today at the Polo Grounds. Walter Johnson and Art Nehf headed the pitching matchups.

Associated Press New York Washington Leon Goslin Senators New York Giants Polo Grounds Peekenpaugh Walter Jonson Art Necht Grant Southpaw Goose” Goslin

MANS SHOT FROM AMBUSH NEAR MERIDIAN MINES

Lee J. Sandridge a leading West Virginia coal operator and Democratic figure was shot near Phillip while driving to Meridian mines to reopen the operation on a non union basis. Three companions were wounded as assailants fired from brush along a road. Sheriff Gorman and state troopers pursued the attackers using bloodhounds into the Meridian mountains.

Associated Press Elkins West Va Lee J. Sandridge West Virginia Phillip Meridian Mr. Sandridge Gorman Barbour County

Fugitive Captured Near Burlington After Lessor Shooting

Addison county authorities captured Tane Fugitive near Burlington Vermont for shooting Joseph Lessor at Ferrisburg. Lessor remained in a local hospital and was expected to recover. Belecia claimed Burlington presence and shop visits days earlier. Edith Marshall of this city was elected superintendent of the primary department at the Advent Sunday School Convention in Manchester.

Burlington John Belsice Addison County Joseph Lessor Ferrisburg Belecia Todd Lessor Tocal Edith Marshall Advent Manchester

Shenandoah Sails Westward Across Alabama Mississippi

The Shenandoah airship completes four hours of a 9000 mile test voyage over the deep south. It passes the Alabama Mississippi boundary at 66 miles per hour and rises to 3500 feet, moving toward the Mississippi River via Columbus and Greenville. At Starkville it flies over at 9 17 this morning in an orderly steady course.

Associated Press TU. S. S. Shenandoah Alabama Mississippi Shenandoah Valeys Columbus Mississippi River Greenville

Railroad wage hearing opens on profit rise

Chicago reports the opening of a U.S. Railway Labor Board wage hearing. Henry Fitzgerald, president of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Freight Handlers and Station Employees, argued profits have grown since 1920 and justify restoring prior wage rates. The Brotherhood seeks a raise amid rising industry prosperity.

Ey Associated Press Chicago Henry Witggerald The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Brotherhood U. S. Railway Labor Board Fitzgerald

Slemp Denies LaFollette Slush Fund Claim

Washington Oct 8 Bascom Slemp secretary to President Coolidge branded the LaFollette allegations as pure fabrication. He said he knows nothing of the Republican national committees finances and has no connection with their handling now or in the future. He added he has not been urged to leave Washington for Coolidge’s candidacy and has no such intention.

Associated Press Washington Bascom Slemp Coolidge LaFollette Republican Party Republican National Committees Slemn

Arrests Highlight High School Football Injury Case

Jackson, Miss. Fletcher Alius, Yazoo County Agricultural High School at Denton, is free on $1,000 bond pending a preliminary hearing on a charge of assault. Albert Hicks of Belmont High School suffered a broken neck after a tackle by Mills during a Belmont game. Authorities say Mills warned of harming Hicks beforehand. The injured player has a slim chance of recovery.

Jackson Miss Fletcher Alius Yazoo County Agricultural High School Denton Liberty Albert Hicks Belmont Mills

Chekiang Chiefs Rush Troops to Check Kiangso Forces Threatening Shanghai

The Chekiang defense pushes reinforcements toward Sungkiang as Kiangsu and Antwei forces threaten Shanghai. The Lungwha HQ denies a Chekiang retreat while confirming a serious surrounding situation near Sungkiang and possible encirclement.

Shanzhai Lungwha Sungkiang Themi Sunkiung

Absurd slush fund charge rattles Pittsburgh politics

Senator TaFollet accuses a Republican committee including W. J. Mellon of raising a slush fund for the presidential campaign. Mellon calls the charge ridiculous and says no statement is necessary. He adds it’s just a jest and doesn’t require an answer.

Pittsburgh Senator TaFollette W. J. Mellon Jthe Treasury W. L Mr. Melon

Installation of Portsmouth K of C Officers

The Portsmouth Council of the Knights of Columbus installed its newly elected officers on Tuesday evening with District Deputy W D Purrington of Concord presiding. Attendees covered the installation and a special hour followed the regular meeting. New officers include Grand Knight Frederick Griffin and others: deputy Grand Knight John Fullam chancellor Frank Hefferman Warden P J Grady financial secretary Sherman Pridham recording secretary David Hartnett treasurer James Fullam advocate Joseph D Sullivan chaplain Rev D Alex Sullivan P R inside guard Joseph Hafey outside guards Alfred St Joan and Richard Connell.

Portsmouth Council K. of C W.D. Purrington Concord Frederick Griffin Brand Knight John Fullam Frank Hefferman P. J. Grady Sherman Pridham David Hartnett James Fullam Joseph D

Meeting of Alliance Luncheon Draws Regional Attendees

A Woman's Alliance luncheon and meeting gathers branches from Mochester Dover Exeter Newington Henne bunk and Newburyport Mass. at Court Street Parish House. Lunch features tomato soup chicken salad rolls tea cake and coffee. Mrs Roger W Cutter of Charles River Village Mass chairs the education committee to speak this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Edmund Tarbell return from their wedding tour and plan to reside in Portland after his new appointment.

Woman’s Alliance Alliance South Cenistarian Mochester Dover Exeter Newington Hennebunk Newburyport Mass Court Street Roger W. Cutler Charles River Village Alitahey

Governor Smiths Illin Boston Campaign Postponed

Governor Al Smith of New York, campaigning in New England for the Democratic ticket, was forced to cancel speaking engagements in Providence tonight and at New Haven and Waterbury tomorrow due to rheumatism. He will stay in bed for 24 hours to prevent complications.

Associated Proagg Gestos al Smith New York New England Providence New Haven Waterfury

Greenland School Reopening Planned Open House

Greenland school board announces an open house Wednesday evening October 15 at 8 o'clock to unveil the rebuilt Greenland Central school. Speakers include Huntley Spaulding, chairman of the State Board of Education, and Hetzel, president of New Hampshire University. An orchestra will play, with dancing and refreshments afterward. The former building burned January 2. the new structure is described as markedly improved.

Greenland School Board Greenland Central School Huntley Spaulding State Board of Education Hetzel New Hampshire University

Arcade Five Aims for New Laurels on Alleys This Fall

The Arcade Five seek new laurels on the alleys this fall with nightly practice. Stafford and Nick join as top bowlers, strengthening the team alongside veterans Kingsbury Reckendorf and WW Mitchell. A substitute choice remains undecided.

Arcade Stafford Nick Kingsbury Reckendorf Mitchell

Appointment Shifts in New Hampshire Anti-Saloon League

The Rev Jonathan Lewis, federal prohibition director for New Hampshire, is named executive secretary of the New Hampshire Anti-Saloon League. He will assume three duties of the former superintendent Rev J H Robbins who resigned recently while continuing to serve as federal prohibition director.

Concord Oct Jonathan Lewis New Hampshire New Hamp Shire J. H. Robbins Lewis

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