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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1930

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Bombing Crashes Two Homes On Corey Hill

An explosion at the side entrance of ney Kravis and a neighbor’s house on Corey Hill, Boston, shattered windows and damaged a second floor room. Neighbors including Mrs Davidcoff and her three year old son fled as firemen found fuses and paper from the bomb. No motive is known.

Associated Press Ereviliie Ney Kravis Boston Tealtor Corey Hill Station Corey Fr. Krayil Krayil David Davidcoff Rokerb Kravit Davidsoft Coul v

Tragic Train Crossing Crash Kills Couple Near Plymouth

A sedan collided with a Boston and Maine locomotive at Cloughs Crossing, just south of the village, killing 18 year old Jess Weiren Swain and seriously injuring his bride of three weeks, Mrs Slande Gilnisn Swain 40. Swain died at Mack drive, while Mrs Swain was hospitalized with concussion and possible skull fracture. The crossing is unprotected and witnesses heard the train horn but did not see the collision. Medical officials and county at Plymouth are investigating as snow and fog shroud the area. The couple had been enroute to visit Mrs Swain’s dying father, Snailes Asa.

Jess Weiren Dae Jeseply Swain Reynestor Als Inerankly Slande Gilnisn Swain Clough's Crossing Eaorlly Ori Plymouth Glow Crossing E. M. Miller Woodsville Walter M. Flint Swain Mack Wilbit Clark Warieh Toother Dow Swamn

Lewiston Gypsy Swindle Nets Cadigan Two Thousand

Lewiston police hunt a traveling gypsy band after Patrick Cadigan lost two thousand dollars to a con. He was told to bring cash to their Lewiston street quarters and the group allegedly touched the money before sewing a bag to his coat. Cadigan opened the bag to find only paper wads. Police traced the gypsies to their lodging, but they had already left town with no clue to their next stop.

Lewiston Patrick Cadigan Mail Street Auburn Cadigan M. Street

Eastern Star elects officers for coming year Riverside Chapter

Riverside j Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star elected officers for the upcoming year. Named were Worthy Matron Iona M. Blake Worthy Patron John EB Mooney Associate Matron Alice R Craig Associate Patron H Chandler Wells Secretary Clara B St Clair Treasurer Ethel M Clark Conductor Minnie A Cole Associate Conductor Jeannette Stopford Trustee for three years Fred W

Riverside J Order of the Eastern Star Iona M. Blake John. EB Mooney Alice R. “Craig H. _ Chandler Wells Clara B. ‘St. Clair Ethel M._Clark Minnie A. Cole Jeannette Stopford Fred “W

Officers to be installed at Jan 13 regular meeting

The text states officers will be installed at the regular meeting on January 13. A Christmas party special meeting is planned for December 30.

Sanborn

Coast Guard to Sell Old Buildings at Merrimac River

Coast Guard Headquarters orders sale of two former life saving stations at Merrimac River built about a half century ago. A board will inspect them under Capt. Ss. R Sands of the first district before disposal.

Headquarington Merrimac River Ss. R_ Sands

Felker to Speak Here Wednesday

Agriculturalists in Portsmouth and nearby areas are invited to a dinner meeting of the Agricultural Committee of the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce at the Rockingham Hotel. Hon. Andrew Lt. Felker, Commissioner for Agriculture, will discuss agricultural opportunities in the state and New England farmers' support through the New England Council. Reservations should be made by noon Tuesday at the Chamber or with Charles H Brackett in Greenland.

Portsmouth New England

Stock Market Ends Mixed After Early Drop

The Associated Press reports a weak tone in New York trading as the stock market slid to new lows after an early drop. Major names like U S Steel and Allied Chemical fell, while gains were limited amid a moderate rise in some issues. Investors remained cautious following yesterday's failed rally and disappointing selling pressure.

Associated Press New York Gay U.S. Steel Harvester Union American Woolworth Allied Chemical Lana Columbia Carbo

Battle near Ayerles as federals capture rebels and seize equipment

Associated Press report from Madrid describes dawn combat near Ayerles. Federal troops seize 100 prisoners and rebel gear, drive a rebel regiment toward Taci, with loyalists from Saragossa routing Rebels at Jaca. Several rebel officers captured, to be court-martialed.

Associated Press Madrid Ayerles Beck Parrison Taci Berengues Alphonso Saragossa Jaca Ayethe Jorge ‘Hergia

Shares Aggregate 1.9 Million Amid Weak Closing Tone

The report notes an aggregate 1.9 million shares traded as the market closed on a weak, lackluster session. Investors remained cautious, with limited catalysts and a tentative mood weighing on prices at the close.

Seles

Bank con man’s yacht story ends in bad fifty dollar check

A short thick man, 160 pounds with a Charlie Chaplin mustache, traveled as Geabright and used a bogus fifty dollar check to pressure a Portsmouth storekeeper after posing as owner of a disabled yacht being towed by a Coast Guard boat. Police were alerted after the phony tale and earlier Portland incidents surfaced.

Banko Yargé Portsmouth Coast Guard Appledore Fleece Portland Charlie Chaplin Geabright

Fires in Portsmouth Decembers of Historic Years

A list recounts serious fires in Portsmouth during past Decembers, naming Locke's Stable on Dec 14 1865 Spent Factory on Dec 2 1874 Badger Block Dec 24 1875 Old Temple Dec 24 1876 National Hotel Dec 23 1877 Kearsarge Mine Dec 4 1880 Puissell House Dec 10 YMCA Building Dec 30 Times Building Dec 38 1913.

Portsmouth Locke's Badger’ Block Old Temple Wational Kearsarge Minl Puissell YMCA Times

St John’s Wotian’s Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday

St John’s parish hosts the Wotian’s Auxiliary meeting on Tuesday at 3:30 PM in the Parish House. Members are reminded to attend and bring any relevant notes or reports for discussion.

St.John's Wotian

Honor Head of Nat 40 and 8 Reception in Kittery

A Pine-Tarred note records a reception in honor of Postmaster Charles E Perr of Kittery. The Henry Wallingford Post American Legion hosted guests including State Commander Johny Mahoney of South Portland and Beryl Rendall. Perr was named Chef De Chemin De Fer of the National 40 and 8 society. A mahogany cigar stand was presented. The event included speakers, a supper, and dancing with arrangements by Ralph Hutchings and Allen Wiley.

Charles E. Perr Kittery Henry Wallingford Post American Legion Perry Legion Johny J. Mahoney South Bortland Beryl Rendall Maine Allen 2 Louis Bouffard Tlutchings F.R. Draper Allen P. Wiley

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