28 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1920
Page
1
Aug 27. In Moston the sugar dealers were summoned to the Attorney General's Office as authorities confer with the Commission in the Necessities of Life. The case will trigger a nationwide investigation and possible prosecutions for profiteering.
In New York on August 27 traders discussed sugar storage pressures and potential bids as Cuba and Porto Rico shipments arrive. Brokers reported orders around 1,260,000 pounds of Cuban sugar with varied pricing, while market opinion warned of pressure without decisive buying.
In a local tournament at Wentworth Golf Club, Wentworth Hy-the-Sen hosted a wolf tournament week with numerous trophies presented by Mir TL Nenkwith. Notable players included A ArnoLe from Iaxt Oranee and Trav Groaie from Ublodgtyhlu, with Mew Renta and Doroty among contestants.
Albert E. Sandor Randers died at age 67 after a lengthy illness. He was employed by Marley Hultan Go pany and is survived by his wife and two children. The funeral will be held at a local church.
The article reports American crews leading preliminary heats in a rowing event. Jack Kelley of Philadelphia is highlighted for winning his heat in a close race. The Navy Academy eight is noted among the competing crews, with Belriin? Berlin? eight mentioned in the context of heat results.
A partial fragment notes two runaway girls and a court case with unclear names and dates. The readable text hints at police or court action, with references to a court, a party or group, and an investigation process. Further specifics are not recoverable from the garbled OCR.
A jumble of names and places from Kittery and nearby towns appears in a bustling harvest of community notices. Mentions include Dartmouth, Washturton DC, and North Wuer y with various meetings, revivals, and social plans. A nursing committee thanks volunteers for support at a lawn party fundraiser. a revival meeting continues, and local families are noted in several brief blurbs.
Reading shows church activities at North Kittory including Epworth League, Sunday school, morning and evening services at First Methodist led by Reverend Gerd. A special meeting of Henry Wallingford Post No 80 American Legion is announced tonight in Kyllery. all members urged to attend.
A jumbled OCR text details a social event in Kittery with names, addresses, and church notices. It lists attendees, refreshments served, and remarks on a war era fundraising appeal. The fragmentary material mentions individuals from Boston Portsmouth York Harbor and nearby towns, with numerous family and community ties.
Nashua kin contest the will of Searles alleging the estate worth about 7500 dollars. Four cows are listed as part of the estate and the dispute centers on the contested inheritance and the rightful heirs including Os I. Searles and family connections to Solomon Searles who lived generations ago in Dunstable Massachusetts.
Compiled fragments describe Professor Wendell declining a $6000 gift amid a judicial inquiry and allegations connected to posters, manuscripts, and a museum collection. The report cites George Blagden Med appr ontion and references images, drawings, and writings, noting a total sale value around $290,000 and dubious public interest in the affair.
A small audience watched twelve round feature bouts and several preliminaries at Quempaghen Park in Myiday venta. Notable clashes included Creek Alger vs Ue tned twelve rounds and Kil Maxfield stopping Youtur O'Brien in the third.
Mexico City report notes a revived call by the Boy Scouts movement for Mexican youth ages twelve to seventeen to participate as explorers. They received government support including uniforms and footwear, but funds covered only part of travel and excursion costs.
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