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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1930

Page

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Flyers Near 4th Week Flight Record

Dale Jackson and For rest O Brine near completion of a fourth week aloft in a refueling flight. At 7.10 am they had 504 hours airborne with a smooth-running motor. If still aloft Wednesday they would surpass the Hunter brothers record of 554 hours set at Chicago last month over Lambert Field Saint Louis.

Jackson Hunter Bros Associated Press St Louis Dale Jackson Forrest O'Brine Hunter Brothers Sparta Til Chicago Lambert St Louis Field

Incendiary Blaze Destroys Foundry Pattern Shop

In Waltham Massachusetts an incendiary blaze at the David and Farnham Foundry near Bleachery Station destroyed a two story wooden pattern shop used as a storehouse by the sawdust Company. Two trucks were also burned with total losses around 210000. Inspector Everett Shumway will conduct an investigation. Fire Chief George L. Johnson suspects arson.

Associated Press Waltham, Muass David & Farnham Foundry D. Sawdust Company Sawdust Company Everett Shumway State Fire Marshal's Office George L. Johnson

Southland Bears Burden of Heat

Chicago reports a heat wave sweeping from the Canadian border to the Gulf as high pressure areas dominate the weather pattern. The South below the Mason-Dixon Line endured ultra-normal heat with no relief expected before midweek. The piece also notes the funeral details for William Francis Hite, with arrangements handled by J. Verne Wood.

Associated Press Chicago Dixie Goldern Gate Newport Canada Rocky Mountains Gulf of Mexico Mason-Dixon Line Federal William Francis Hite Huntington West Virginia Ely Francis Hite J. Verne Wood

Drought Reports Localized Distress In Few Communities

Orange Virginia August reports to President Hoover indicate drought distress is confined to a few communities with no general alarm. Relief actions await county survey results to be handed to the President by Secretary Hyde. Hoover proposes a rehabilitation commission with one appointee from each state to work with Red Cross and government on relief. Governors to attend or send reps to the Washington conference.

Associated Press Phate Indiana Harry William G. Conley West Virgina John G. Pollar Flem D. Sampson Kentucky Associated Press Orange Hoover Hyde Washington Red Cross White House

Beverly Theft of Jewelry and Stock Certificates

Jewelry and stock certificates valued at about 2000 were stolen from the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Ryan at 15 First Ave Beverly Massachusetts. Entry used false keys and rooms were ransacked. Police found a damaged window screen at the nearby Rogers home at 11 First Ave. no footprints found. Both families were away for the weekend.

Associated Press Beverly Mass William Ryan First - Ave Edward Rogers First Ave Rogers

City Council to consider Junior High building proposal tonight

The City Council meets at 7 tonight to review the joint committee's recommendations on the Junior High School building and to consider appropriation for the project. The school board supports the proposal, which has been public for a year, and invites public input before final action.

Rye Man Struck by Lightning at Wallis Sands Rye

During a Sunday forenoon storm Edward Sterling was struck unconscious while gardening on the Wallis Sands Road Rye. He was found across a wire fence and revived by Dr Higgins after twenty minutes. Lightning damaged a telephone and radio, and frightened residents including John J Scully's family.

Edward Sterling Wallis Sands Rye Dr. Higgins Sterl—_ing John J. Scully

Timberland Fires Rage Across Upper Michigan Region

Timber land and brush fires blaze across parts of the upper Michigan peninsular. Wind and drought feed blazes near Menominee and Curkenskdale while 15 000 acres burn near the Mogua National Forest. Local officials warn of greater danger if winds shift with rain sought.

Associated Press Menominee Mich Upper Michigan Joseph M. Hornick County Conservation Commis Sioner Curkensdale Greenwood Gourney Wisconsin Line Mogua National Forest Uult

Bandits Hold Up Gambling Resort in New Haven

In Savin Rock West Haven an alleged gambling house was raided by five robbers who forced thirty patrons to kneel against a wall and stole about $2000 in gaming stakes along with watches, fleeing in a touring car. Arthur Raffle, named proprietor, described the entry and gunmen as two groups entering with revolvers.

Associated Press New Haven Conn Savin Rock West Haven Arthur Raffle

Arrest Filed Against Charles George For Encumbering Sidewalk

Charles George, a trust dealer, was arrested on a charge of encumbering the sidewalk. The arrest was made by Officers Joseph Kelley and Samuel Sullivan.

Charles George Joseph Kelley Samuel Sullivan

For Rent Store at 165 Congress Street

In a prime downtown area a store space is available for rent at 165 Congress Street. Interested parties should apply at 163 Congress Street to review terms and arrange a viewing.

Congress Street

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