27 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1929
Page
1
A series of odd accidents left two people dead near Portsmouth Hospital. Fred Paulélt, 46, of Boston, employed as a peasant? was involved, with details incomplete. The report notes a Beach rate incident and a merging mishap as investigators compile facts.
Louise McPhernidge Shaden, the Pittsburgh air pilot, lands first and sets a new women s speed record during the Cleveland Derby events. The article notes rival Gladys O Donnell of Long Beach, a fatal parachute accident involving Miss Marvel Corner Los Angeles, and details the Ohio Air Derby results with H R B Speer of Marshall Missouri leading, Lewis Love and Verne Roberts following. Racers gathered in Milwaukee for the Portland to Cleveland Air Derby were awaiting finish at Cleve Tanet airport.
A derailed derby plane believed pulled by Deveraux crashed at Boston airport. The aircraft was the second to reach the airstrip, with the Derby scene noting a fatal outcome in the incident.
The Hague meeting in August failed to produce a settlement on the Young Plan for German reparations. Premier Briand of France urged Premier Jaspar of Belgium to convene a six power meeting to clarify the situation, but adjournment occurred without progress.
Associated Press reports a planned jail break at Kirngs prison in central Manhattan was prevented by doubling guards. A week earlier inmates petitioned Warden We Barr over food, threatening trouble if unmet. The warden secretly placed confidants among inmates and learned the Sunday break was planned. extra guards were assigned and the plan failed. There are 618 prisoners.
An Associated Press report from Los Angeles describes the Blobe circling dirigible Graft Zeppelin skimming an electric line within feet during takeoff. The incident halted operations for hours as wires and aircraft were inspected, with the craft diverting toward San Diego and then east toward El Paso after a lengthy delay.
Warden Barr conducted a brief discussion about the break today and outlined potential steps to be taken. Officials did not release specific details or timelines at this time.
New York reports detectives recovered about 100000 dollars worth of jewels linked to a Beverly Farms Massachusetts burglary. The haul included pearls di amonds watches and rings found behind furniture. An armed suspect fired at officers leading to arrests of two accomplices and three prisoners connected to the theft. Names include Byron Begucaire of Boston and James Salley of New Bedford.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a woman and a trans-Atlantic matter connected to Walter Camp, with unclear context and potential journalistic reference. No full details available to identify persons, dates, or locations. Further readable text needed to provide a precise, sourced summary.
John Coolidge is to wed in late August with invitations and local notices indicating a summer ceremony. Details include scheduling at a family venue and nearby community involvement.
Harry X. Dobson, once of this city, was arraigned in Brighton Massachusetts on charges of breaking and entering and larceny. He was held in $15,000 bail for the September term of Superior Court. Brighton police say Dy mn admitted attempting robbery as part of a plan to raise money. Ruth Debsor is noted in connection with the local force station on a charge, a short while ago, involving clothing while confined in a cell.
Donald Man and Willard Cottrell report the arrival of the Chautauqua superintendent to the New York New England circuit, noting the event as a highlight among circuit venues and local enthusiasm.
Fragment from a SCHUBERT CLUB item references a KK acronym and unclear ub portion. Readable text is limited. no full event, date, or location discernible.
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