12 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1930
Page
1
Havana reports show no martial law reveal yet despite Cuba's instability. Police arrest Xarikato publisher and director over a cartoon, while authorities pause troop deployment. Business and tourism forecasts note a fragile calm as Christmas openings loom and officials await next political move.
A gun battle and engine roar marked the resumption of Chicago gang warfare. Police said the victims included well dressed young men with prior records in Buffalo. Messages from killers spurred a wide police sweep in Chicago and Rochester Indiana, but no clues surfaced to identify the assailants. Authorities noted gang activity had been quiet recently and this flare up surprised them.
New York Dec 12 Plans for a system of double ship lanes to reduce sea collisions were discussed by the American Steamship Owners Association. Ship owners representing U S maritime interests began work on adding new lanes to supplement existing routes. H B Walker president said details will be announced after a further meeting next Wednesday with owners from across the country. Extension to the West Coast is desired and will be worked out first for New England by January.
The North Church hosts a Boston Symphony string quartet on Sunday evening for a community musical program in Portsmouth. The effort aims to provide top quality performances and hopes a large audience will attend. The program includes quartet and solo numbers, presented by skilled musicians. Chicago has 15 Lake Michigan bathing beaches.
London reports revealed by the Daily Math detail an alleged large scale conspiracy to overthrow Stalin. The plan allegedly aimed to replace the Stalin clique with a directorate including Leon Trotsky and other exiles, with Krykoff named as father of the plot. The attempt reportedly failed when the Moscow garrison was moved to Minsk on Nov 6 and hundreds were arrested, thwarting the coup.
An earthquake struck Erzindjan northeast Turkey yesterday at 11 AM causing hundreds of injuries. Many buildings including the governor's mansion and telegraph office were destroyed. telegraph lines were down, delaying word of the disaster. The town of Kemah was also shaken.
In New York on December 12 Josephy Bare fucet was shot during a late night party ride in Canal Street area. His friend John Kennedy drove to Bellevue Hospital as four shots ripped the air. Bare fucet survived the volley, with doctors noting he had life threatening injuries while police suspect gang involvement amid his friends’ feared dangers linked to his fortune.
House committees have approved actions to release funds for a naval yard project. About 909,000 dollars are allocated for submarine arms and related electrical shop work. The decision aims to provide work for many men and support related jobs tied to the yard.
Fragmentary OCR mention of stock market erratic behavior includes jumbled words and missing context. No clear entities or events readable to identify people, organizations, places, dates, or figures.
From Naples on December 12 reports from distant areas describe violent lons during the tre Wwere ofz great intensity causing many villagers to flee in panic. Authorities fear poiktsi may arrive at any time.
Fragmentary text reports market terms with references to Electric and Dupont or 50 Anaconda and a lowest level in six yen tially. The readable fragments indicate commodity pricing or stock terms without clear context or complete sentences.
Sarah EF Lewis, aged 80, a Civil War veteran, cast her vote at the last election in Utah.
A barn fire threatened the Pern property and endangered the dwelling. The wife and others tore down the milk shed that connected the barn to the house, preventing further spread and saving the residence. Local livestock and farm structures were affected by the blaze.
A fragmentary report describes the stowaway episode aboard the Graf Zeppelin involving a quarantine order and references to species and eviculture terms. The legible text centers on the ship and its crew during the event with no clear final outcome.
Thieves entered the offices of Judge Edward Adams in a daytime burglary, making off with historic coins. Police reported damaged premises and ongoing investigation.
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