10 Dec 1931
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1931
Page
1
Two pieces of seasonal advice urge starting Christmas shopping in November and sending mail early to avoidDecember delays. Early shopping secures better stock and mailing times ensure punctual delivery, reducing damage in transit. The trend contrasts with past years when last minute shopping caused crowded stores and postal congestion.
President Hoover asked Congress for a five day moratorium on European war debt payments to the United States, proposing temporary adjustments and continued funding of the debt commission. He cited Latin American concerns, adherence to the World Court, and cautioned against arms race while urging ongoing negotiations on the Manchurian and Caribbean issues.
Michasl Srosiak of Westfield Masa reports a lone dandelion blossoming on a cold morning straddling his house and sidewalk in Portsmouth. The quirky sight prompts local residents to ponder unusual spring signals amid frigid weather.
Latest dispatches from the Manchurian front indicate Japanese armies may move on Chinchow, the last major Chinese occupation city in Manchuria, as lines shift around the repair road area and Chinese forces retreat.
Fire last night destroyed the main building of the Wins Brog factory in Harrisville, causing an estimated $19,009 loss. Once the town’s principal industry, the plant employed about 15 workers recently. The blaze began in a boiler room from an unknown cause, threatening nearby buildings. Owners did not say yet if they would rebuild. A Maine truck wreck near Strong injured George, leading to amputation and other injuries. Rideout brothers from West Medford aided, with injuries minor. State Officer Edward Gotham and Portsmouth police investigated the crash cluster.
George Edwards of Hampton is at Portsmouth Hospital in serious condition after a road accident two miles out of town. The incident involved a stalled vehicle and a woman driver. Rideout brothers Rendition assisted at the scene.
A broad selling movement dominated early trading in New York stocks today, with averages sinking to new low levels for recent years before partial recovery. Declines reached 1 to 5 points in major issues, with notable losses in U S Steel American Telephone Consolidated Gas Woolworth Macy National Biscuit Allied Chemical Eastman Union Pacific Santa Fe Norfolk & Western among others. Oils sold moderately while general motors rose about 2 points in late trading. Arthur Calling of Haverhill Mass was noted as a business visitor in the city.
Dec 1 Paris reports Japan and China accepted a League of Nations resolution on Manchuria. In Shanghai street unrest erupts as about 5000 students protest government policy, seize the Chinese mayor, raid municipal offices, and clash with authorities near the French concession. Military patrols and road closures follow.
The Ports mouth Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner last evening at the Rockingham Hotel. The event drew a fine attendance and high interest, with enthusiastic remarks on the chamber’s work. E Curtis Matthews presided as toastmaster, Rev William Safford Jones gave the invocation, and the dinner service met the community’s high standards.
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