29 Aug 1927
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1927
Page
1
In London Ontario an attempt by Capt Terry Tulley and Lieut Willam Metcalf to fly from London to London England in a Siamean Detroiter stalled after a short run. A strong storm forced the aircraft to turn back, ending the attempt to claim the 25,000 Carling prize.
A cue driven by Walter H. Morris of Woodfords Ma collided with a car owned by Stillson M. Littlefield of Medford Ma after the Littlefield auto had been in a prior collision on La Fayette road Saturday. Slippery pavement caused Morris to slide after braking and the accident was incomplete.
An unclear report notes a vehicle damaged with fenders and other parts affected yet the driver managed to continue under its own power. Details such as location, date, and identifiers are not provided in the readable text.
The Sherburne Springs pumping station records show that between Wednesday morning and early this morning a total of ten and one half inches of rain has fallen.
Associated Press reports Edward Schlee and William Brock completed the second leg of their round the world flight, landing in Munich from Croydon after a 600 mile leg. The pair began the voyage from Harbor Grace to Croydon, covering 2250 miles on the first leg before dawn.
James J. Bohan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Bohan of 42 Orchard Street, died in a car crash at King's Park Long Island along with three others. The driver survived and may face investigation. Bohan, a machinist by trade and Portsmouth navy yard apprentice, was a St Patrick's graduate and is survived by his parents a brother Frank and sister Mrs. Michael Burna of New York City. His body was sent from New York City to be buried.
Mrs. John Keller of Louisville Kentucky wife of the noted realtor buys one of the Sugdsn properties at Odiorne's Point.
A coast house on Odiorne's Point road undergoes remodeling with the property described as on a large tract of land in a premier coastal location. Mrs Keller's daughter resides in Connward.
A wrecker was called to York road near Enley road last evening to tow a car that skidded into a ditch. Several people were in the vehicle but there were no injuries and the car sustained little damage.
The Little Harbor Chapel closing was held Sunday morning with Rev. William Munack of Cambridge Massachusetts Theological Orthodox leading the service. The ceremony marked the end of the chapel’s operations and reflected on its past contributions to the community.
Brunswick aviator Paul Redfern attempting a 4600 mile non stop flight from Brunswick Georgia to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An aircraft was sighted over the Orinoco delta at 3 PM Saturday, with reports from the Bahamas claiming the plane continued southward toward the Caribbean. Authorities have no confirmed confirmation of his status.
In Boston on August 29, thousands viewed the funeral procession of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. The eight mile route was rain soaked as hearses carried the men to Forest Hills Cemetery amid scattered clashes with police. The service, led by Mary Donovan, called the pair victims of "the crasscat plutocracy."
A reported mishap occurred due to a slippery road condition affecting the Toad Street area. No injuries are described and authorities were cautioned to take care during slick conditions.
Roosevelt Field Minnesota August weather delays release of the Fokker monoplane Old Glory. Pilot James HIM and Lloyd Bertaud await better skies to resume non stop flights to Rome. They fear the runway may be blocked for one or two more days while rain continues.
Several collisions occurred on Lafayette road yesterday and Saturday. A northbound T. Regan of 88 Cabot Street collided with a car driven by Walter Lightell of 42 Upton Street Boston after a sudden stop. Regan’s car and the car ahead suffered light damage. Timothy Martin of Woburn struck Regan’s vehicle. Oscar Anderson of this city was elected Secretary of the Alton Bay Camp Meeting Association at its annual meeting.
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