29 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
1
Reported surge of violence in a colonial city as British troops reach the area. Travellers describe deadly mobs, Islamic sectarian clashes, and widespread pillaging across Jewish quarters, with casualties and fear spreading through neighboring towns.
Alexander A. Hamilton, assistant paymaster of the Department of Public Works, confessed to involvement in a payroll robbery of about $4,080.44. money recovered. James Gaggad, 41, garage owner, held on $300 bail, implicated Hamilton and Titermary. Director Schofield noted questioned envelopes and Hamilton’s unexplained wealth.
Frank B. O'Brien of this city was elected president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of New Hampshire at a Knights of Columbus Home meeting yesterday afternoon. Other officers named include Treasurer Edward Y. MacDonald of Dover, Chaplain Rev. Thomas E. Ridden of Laconia, Auxiliary President Mrs. Florence Lennon of Berlin, Vice President Mrs. Neltie Philbrick of Portsmouth, Secretary Bitsy Catherine Sarsberger of Milford, and Historian Miss Mweet.
Associated Press reports Lady Mary Heath, famed British aviator, seriously injured when her plane crashed near Cleveland. Erwin Kirk, 28, dying with her, injured but not seriously. Early details scarce. she was rushed to hospital after the aircraft struck a factory building on the city’s eastern edge. Heath had been slated to speak at a Chautauqua event on September 3 and planned to fly to Portsmouth afterward.
Charles King promotes a limited week offer by Winebaum Electric Appliance Co. for free inspection of all sewing machines and motors, electric or non electric, with no obligation. Includes treatise machines and nonworking units, at a village island location.
Naval Air Station Lakehurst reports Graf Zeppelin completes world flight in record 21 days 23 hours 14 minutes with three stops. Comdr Hugo Eckener says he will not return to Germany immediately and plans a 12 day U.S. visit including Washington and Akron. Weather and typhoon tail complicate final legs but landing deemed safe amid crowds.
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