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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

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Pathe Studios executives held on manslaughter charges

Two Pathe Studios executives John Flynn and Henry Lalley were arrested in New York on manslaughter charges tied to a Manhattan studio fire that killed ten people. Police seized 160 film containers as part of the case. Bail set at 5000 dollars each, with officials stressing safety enforcement after the blaze.

Associated Press New York Pathe Studios Ianly Péer Manhattan John ©. Flynn Yonkers Henry F. Lalley

Liquor Recovered After Rye Beach Treasure Find

One hundred cases of varied liquors were recovered by the Rye Beach Coast Guard in twelve feet of water near Rye Beach after a farmer reported an earlier cargo found at Rye Ledge. Seventeen stations aided, with much of the stock identified as Seatch whiskey and stored at the federal building basement.

Rye Beach Hamptons Beach Salisbury Wallis Ands Feder

Extreme Cold Weather Reports Across Regions

December cold snap yields school closures in South Merermac as readings hit 12 below, Nashua and St Albans report 4 to 12 below depending on location, Springfield Vermont records plunge to 26 below unofficially, signaling first severe spell of season.

Associated Press South Merermac Springfield

Death of Mrs. Hannah L. Holland Reported

The Herald confirms the death of Mrs. Hannah L. Holland widow of John Holland shortly before press time. She passed away at the Sottemrontes tee pibtek hospital after a long illness in the city.

The Herald Hannah L. Holland John Holland

Rotary District Head Visits Ports mouth Club

District President Dave McIntosh of Dover visited the Ports mouth Rotary Club at Hotel Rockingham. Nearly perfect attendance marked the meeting as McIntosh praised Rotary International and outlined future Rotary goals. He delivered a Christmastide message and was warmly received by Club president La Ross.

Dave” McIntosh Dover Portsmouth Rotary Club Rockingham Rotary Itand McIntosh la Ross Rotary International

Fisherman Day Rescued After Night Drift at Sea

Fred Day of Kittery Point was found drifting in a 24 foot motorboat three miles north of Halibut Point at 7 a m by Patrol Boat 167 from Gloucester. He had spent the night exposed in 3 degree cold, was treated at the base and to be driven home when able. Carlson of Kittery Point organized a search but found no trace earlier and Day had asked for gasoline from the Coast Guard before his craft drifted away.

Fred Day Kittery Point Fisher AN Coast Guard Bort Smouth Harbor Islea of Shoals Halibut Point Gloucester Roy Fitzgerald Robert Carlson Carlson Kittery Points Appliedore Island

Venezuelan Government Plans Memorial for Bolivar

A government project in Venezuela aims to create a memorial in honor of Simon Bolivar, the national hero, with details and location not fully disclosed. The announcement signals continued homage to Bolivar’s legacy within national heritage efforts.

Government warns of possible period of financial stringency

Officials in South Africa warned the public of potential economic tightening ahead, urging prudent spending and adherence to fiscal measures as the country faces financial strain. The alert stressed careful budgeting, savings, and national efforts to stabilize the economy.

South Africa

Fire devastates hangar at Tampa Municipal Airport

A large blaze swept a steel hangar at Tampa Municipal Airport early today destroying 18 airplanes with losses around 100000 dollars. The fire, sparked by an explosion, alarmed nearby residents before the interior was fully ablaze. Repairs and investigations followed as authorities noted gasoline-soaked planes and limited insurance due to the hangar’s distance from the city.

Tampa Fal Dee Randall Norvell St. Louis Novelle Asst Ben Torres R. Wallis Davie Aviation Sean Hn Jeg Pitesirn Airways, Inc Robert Ellisburg Wimauma Fin

Rivers Harbors Congress Favors Hoover Waterway Plan

The 25th Rivers and Harbors Congress endorsed President Hoover’s waterway program and re elected Riley J. Wilson as national president. John H. Small and Ransdell were named life time honorary directors, with state vice presidents named for Maine Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island and others. The group urged completion of all authorized projects within five years and supported continued army engineers management and river and harbor activities. They backed prompt removal of the Mississippi River levee menace and promoting industrial use of waterways while debating the St. Lawrence project. detailed funding and meter counts appear in the record.

iBy Associated Press Washington Hoover Rivera and Harbors Congress Riley J. Wilson Louisiana A. Thompson D. C Ransdell John H. Small Maine Henry F. Merrill Portian Massachusetts Tranks&. Davis Baston Connecticut Frederick W. Allwig West Haven Rhode Island George J. Kelley Baseruckser Hoover-Wa Congress Army St.rence

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