19 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1929
Page
1
Reports describe minor clashes along the Soviet Manchurian border with Harbin on Saturday. A body of about 700 Red Army cavalry supported by artillery attacked Chinese forces, but officials had not confirmed details amid pending reports.
About 300 strikers clashed with 400 nonunion workers at the Clinchfield cotton mill in Marion North Carolina. The assault occurred at 515 this morning as pickets allegedly attacked workers. Major G P Coston was mobilized Asheville National Guard to restore order.
Four people were brought to Portsmouth Hospital Sunday after an automobile accident on the Lafayette Road at Northampton. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Dodge of Lynn were injured, Mr. Dodge suffering a broken Ginger and severe abrasions, Mrs. Dodge with forehead and knee lacerations, Miss Tallian Johnson of Lynn sustained lacerations to the jet.
An archival snippet shows a storefront boast of dining allure with phrases about many women visiting, implied dining routines, and repeated claims of drawn crowds. The fragment hints at a promotional, conversational pitch encouraging readers to visit and sample offerings.
In a recent incident in Lynn, Joseph L. Osterout sustained a lac eration of the right wrist and injuries to the chest. The report notes accompanying abrasions and further details remain incomplete.
The heavyweight fight between Jim Maloney and Ricardo Bertazzolo scheduled for tonight in Boston has been postponed to tomorrow night at Braves Field. The two boxers will meet in the rescheduled bout with both sides confirming the change.
The farewell ball for the men of H. M. Capetown will be held this evening in Peirce Hall. A very enjoyable event is anticipated as sailors, Marines, and Capetown men in uniform may be admitted without cards. Invitations for ladies may be obtained from committee members listed in the damaged notice.
In New York on August 19 a police officer and his dog helped catch a holdup man. Patrolman Lea Williams, off duty in civilian clothes, spotted the robber fleeing an Astoria Delicatessen after he held up the proprietor. The collie aided in apprehending the suspect.
Capetown sails Atoscam tomorrow in the morning. A noisy river scene appears in the text with ads noted and revenue mentions.
The Graf Zeppelin finished its second world circumnavigation leg over Tokyo before returning to Kasumigaura airport. After 101 hours 53 minutes aloft and about 500 miles flown, the airship ends this segment of its international voyage with further hops planned toward Los Angeles and Lakehurst. Governor Tobey hosted camp visitors at Rye Beach during a separate Governors Day event with a large regimental parade.
Mrs Catherine Mothershell of Portland and her mother Mrs Marguerite Bourke, both injured, and George Arthur of Malden, Massachusetts, were brought to Portsmouth Hospital after an automobile crash on the Lafayette Road in Hampton. Mrs Bourke suffers a fracture and remains hospitalized.
The Walton League has decided to cancel the public field day planned for September 22 due to insufficient time to organize the program. The event will be limited to members, with details about the location to be announced.
The Army and Navy Luncheon at the Army and Navy Building on Dallels Street drew the oldest citizens’ praise and featured Gov. G W Tohey Rear Admiral H Brumby and Rear Admiral W W Phelps among dignitaries. The menu included lobster salad chicken salad potato salad buttered rolls ham and cake with ice cream. Local women served the feast under Mrs Wallace. The mayor welcomed guests and the Capetown crew received three cheers before departing aboard the James Woolley.
Officers hold an at home ceremony honoring those who served, with visitors barred from the event and officials paying tribute to local service members in Lae today.
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