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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1926

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May Summon the Capture Bandits

Major Mick O Kimberling ordered troopers besieging the Watching mountain district to complete the manhunt for eight Elizabeth mail bandits believed hiding there. Police armed with automatic rifles hand grenades and bombs surrounded the area and were under orders to shoot without warning if needed. Governor Moore offered militia support and Kimberling said he would call it if necessary but preferred not to mobilize 1000 troops without definite evidence.

Associated Press Somerville Mick O. Kimberling State Police Eduy Watching Mountain District Elizabeth Mail Army of Suv Schwartzkopp

Woolen Mills Owner William G Abpett Dies at 73

Willon Oct 1 William G Abpett owner of Hillsboro Woolen Mills died at his home after several months illness at the age of 73. He also served as an usher of woolen plants in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and was a member of the board of trustees of the American Woolen Co.

Associated Press Willon William G. Abpett

Fire destroys Colonial Hotel in Sanbornville blaze

An oil stove explosion started the fire that consumed the old Colonial hotel, a survivor of stage coach days, and spread to two cottages. Loss estimated at 8000 dollars. The hotel had not operated recently and aid came from Rochester to battle the blaze.

Associated Press Sanbornville Spead Rochester

Wheel er convicted after eight years in Hooksett

Joseph P. Wheeler eighty four? wait 74 of Hooksett was arraigned in police court on beer selling allegations spanning eight years. He resisted officers but was convicted and sentenced to six months in jail. He argued the beverage was no more harmful than water.

Associated Press Concord Joseph P. Wheeler Hooksett Wheeler

Man Killed as Power Shovel Overturns in Concord Yard

Joseph Clark, 35, an employee of the Boston and Maine, was instantly killed when a power shovel overturned on him in the Concord yard.

Associated Press Concord Joseph Clark Boston Maine

Clyde Rand Ends Life inDespondent Act at Stetson

Clyde Rand 37, of Stetson, despondent over financial reverses, told relatives he would kill himself. He shot himself in the abdomen with a shotgun yesterday and died immediately. He was married with one adopted child.

Associated Press Bangor Clyde Rand Stetson Rand

York Chamber Protest Against Railroad Plan

Representatives of the York County Chamber of Commerce met to protest the Boston and Maine railroad plan to abandon part of the eastern division and the York Harbor and Beach railroad. The gathering occurred in York with aims to oppose proposed route changes and protect local transportation links.

York Chamber of Commerce York County Boston and Maine Railroad Eastern Division York Harbor and Beach

Haul Truck Rescued From Langden Creek After Mishap

Workmen using a tractor lifted and pulled out a Seth Ey Road Company truck that ran into Langden Creek on Entayette Road early Wednesday morning. The vehicle carried groceries and other items, and was removed from the water safely.

Seth Ey Road Company Langden ‘Creek Entayette Road

Los Angeles Returns From Detroit Dirigible Flight

The Los Angeles completed a 730 mile detroit to New Jersey flight in 13 hours 5 minutes averaging 60 miles per hour. A loose wireless antenna forced a late departure and the craft hovered briefly due to frost before landing at Lakehurst. McFord joined the crew aboard for the return, storms kept away and the ship berthed in the hangar at 8 o'clock.

Associated Press Wakehurst N. J Los Angeles Shenandoah Detroit Rosendahl Lakehurst Ford Great Lakes

Canterbury and London Telephone Co Organized

A new corporation named Canterbury & London Telephone Co was formed to supply telephone and telegraph service to Canterbury and London residents. Headquarters will be in the former town with 900 shares of common no par value stock issued.

Associated Press Canterbury London Canterbury &London Telephone Co

Mrs Effie Wright Laird dies after illness at 41

Mrs Effie Wright Laird wife of William Laird dies at her parents home on Odiorne's Point Road Rye after a lingering illness aged 41 She was a North Hampton native active in Middle Street Baptist Church Gold en Rule Circle Zeta Alpha Class Rivermouth Chapter O B S and Clan MacKinnon Auxiliary Survived by husband two children Elizabeth and William, her parents and a brother Funeral from her parents home Monday at two o clock Friends invited.

Effie Wright Laird William Laird John H. Wright Odiorne’s Point Road Rye Laird North Hampton Mrs. Laird Middle Street Baptist Church King's Daughters Zeta Alpha Rivermouth

Andrew J Barrett Named Manager at Maplewood Ave Store

Andrew J Barrett has accepted the position of manager at the company’s store on Maplewood Ave after serving as manager of the Ab & P store on State Street.

Andrew J. Barrett Ab & P State Street Maplewood Ave

Miss Brandon Wins Eighth Annual Endurance Ride

Brandon entered by the Service Troop of the Third U S Cavalry won first prize in the eighth annual endurance ride held yesterday. Six of the fourteen starters finished the event.

Associated Press Brandon U. S. “Cavalry

Bluenose Wins First Race in North Atlantic Ashing Series

Halifax Oct 16 The schooner Bluenose today won the first race of a series with the Halyconian to decide the championship of the North Atlantic Ashing fleet.

Associated Press Walifax Bluenose Halyconian

Were Married in This City

Mrs Marjorie S Parsons formerly of Chestnut Hill Massachusetts and William Codman both of Boston and Palm Beach were married yesterday afternoon at the Unitarian church Rev Alfred Gooding performed the ceremony attended by immediate family members Stedman S Hanks of New York acted as best man After the ceremony the party motored to Boston for supper Mr Codman is a Harvard 1912 graduate with real estate interests in Florida

Marjorie S. Parsons Chestnut Hill Mass William Codman Boston Palm Beach,Fla Unitarian Church Alfred Gooding Richard Whitney Brookline Stedman S. Hanks New York Marki

Truck Collides With Pole Scattering Apples on Road

An auto truck loaded with apples struck a pole near Miller Avenue and South Street on Friday afternoon. The vehicle was badly damaged and the fruit scattered across the highway, resulting in a total loss.

Miller Avenue South Street

Coast Guard Officer Visits for Washington Conference

Lieut. Commander Stephen F. Yeandle of the U S Coast Guard, aide to the Commandant at headquarters in Washington, attended a district seminar held here today.

Stephen Yeandle U. S Coast Guard Washington Serpin I

Fire Scorches Gloucester Vessel Pioneer Leaves 18 Safe

Eighteen crewmen of the Gloucester motorship Pioneer drifted in dories after a fire destroyed their wooden ship about 20 miles south by east of Picked Lil Bar. Fourteen were rescued ashore by the Coast Guard at Nauset, while four remained. The vessel, 233 tons, owned by John C. Pearce of Gloucester, sank after the blaze in the engine room.

Associated Press Provincetown Mass Gloucester Pioneer Coast Guard Naiiset Michael Wise Pollock Iorrank C. Pearce Boston Picked Lil Bar Nausett and Nantucket Stat lWerdories

President Coolidge Urges Citizens to Exercise Franchise

President Coolidge urged all citizens to register and vote in the upcoming elections. He spoke at the first International oratorical contest in Washington, stressing the duty of every capable person to participate, uphold self government, and respect American institutions. He praised the contest for engaging youth in the study of government and the Constitution.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge Washington Auditorium United ‘States

Surprise House Warming For Mr and Mrs Spinney

A surprise party for Sidney Spinney and wife at their new South Side bungalow drew about thirty guests who praised the home and presented a pretty mirror. Music and refreshments followed, making the evening a happy social occasion.

Mrs Sidney Spinney Sidney” Spinney South Irvan Phillips Spinney

Streets Oiled After Repairs Across Major Highways

The street department today oiled Park Street Richmond Street Charles Street and Thornton Street after completing recent repairs on those arteries. Local officials say maintenance improves safety and traffic flow downtown.

the Street Department ‘of Public Works Park Richmond Charles Thornton

North Mill Pond Gates Stagnant Three Days

Tide gates at North Mill Pond have held for three days causing stagnant water in the basin. Local observers report slow flushing and concerns over potential impacts on the area.

Mill Pond

Man Killed by Falling Limb in Burlington District

George Young, 66, of Button Quebec, died after a limb fell on his back while chopping on John Staniey’s farm near North Cambridge Burlington, last night. He had been working there for two years.

Young Cambridge Here Mr. Young Button, P. Q John Staniey

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Colonial Hotel the Belmont Cafe Belmont Cafe Tit Congress NEW Telephone. CO Miss Brandon Coast Guard Officer North Mill Burlington Spain U.S Don Alejandro Padillo United States White House J. Butler Wright
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