18 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1928
Page
1
A fire destroyed Teessa ler stock farm ruining the Terre toon Lhe Pole Luoon's stock while 9 brood mares perished. Estimated value of animals and losses reached about 100000 dollars with 100 bushels of oats and 75 tons of hay destroyed. The wood building burned to its concrete foundation and investigators suspect incendiary origin.
Aster Y Pichi reports two aviation incidents in poor weather. One pilot escaped a crash in a field near Cleveland, landing in a swamp, while Jack Webster bailed out over New York state. Webster’s plane landed intact near Oswego. Mail sacks totaling 25 were recovered from wreckage and sent to Thompsonville, Conn.
Barkington county Superior court met this morning to hear testimony in a case arising from an accident on the Lafayette road July 10, 1927. Witnesses from Exeter Ossining Manchester Rye and other towns testified to various aliases involved. The outcome and next courtroom steps were expected to be decided that afternoon.
Arthur Towle, longtime superintendent of the Hillsborough Woolen Mills, was chosen president to succeed the late George W. Haslet. Towle, a native of Dover, came to Hillsborough from Bennington, Vermont, and has held the post for 18 years.
The police commission meeting was postponed on Bronday evening and the business is slated to proceed at a later time. No attendance details or new date are provided in the readable text.
Sixteen people were injured as an explosion destroyed the Peterson Degreasing Company plant in Woburn. Alving Baker, 30, suffered severe head and body burns. Carl Johnson, 34, and others sustained burns and cuts. The fire and blast, likely from leaking gasoline vapor ignited by welding sparks, collapsed a one-story wooden building. The plant, operated by the American Hide and Leather Company, had tanks recently installed and filled with water after the blast. All injured were expected to recover.
The Afghan Legation in London stated information from Kabul denying reports of a revolt in the Afghan army. King Amanullah and Queen Soraya were said to be at the palace with foreign citizens safe. The note attributed the confusion to Dec 16 brigand raids on a Kabul suburb.
Jewelry store in Lowell Massachusetts owned by Richard T Blower robbed of articles valued at 2500 after burglars smashed a front window. All show cases in the store were cleaned out. Merchants Bureau completed yesterday. Welcome signs and wreaths decorate entrances as Portsmouth extends season's greetings with Christmas decorations citywide. Lights to be placed on the Christmas tree in Market Square soon.
Readers see festive welcome signs around the city as Christmas decorations go up. The effort aims to greet visitors and brighten streets, with crews installing signs at key entrances and public spaces. The rollout signals ongoing preparations for seasonal events and community celebrations.
Mr and Mrs Julius Zeidman celebrated his 50th birthday Sunday at their Manning Street home with children and grandchildren. He received many gifts and well wishes as the St Jon's Men host the Pisentaqua Men’s Club of Kittery at St Jon's parish house in SC.
London reports the king's health showing a slight upturn after a troubled night. The bulletin by Sir Hugh Rigby Sir Stanley Theeriss and Lord Dawson of Penn notes improvement in general and lung conditions, with the setback considered temporary as the illness ebbed and flowed.
The market opened weak but steadied with a strow undertone as traders anticipate a year-end money squeeze. Merchandising shares were active ahead of holiday trade with National Fellas Hess, Montgomery Ward, and Scary Roebeck higher. Copper holdings gained early, American Smelting up, and autos led by Packard Electric Auto Lights and Chrysler with notable advances. Pierce row Common rose to a new high of 27 2-5, Columbia Carbon up over six to 111.
Two high school girls Marie Stolba and Thelma Vinck were found with bruises on Annapolis road near Curtin Bay suburb in Baltimore near Curtin Bay suburb. They appeared struck and killed by an automobile whose driver fled the scene, leaving the report unavailable.
In Paz Bolivia, Dec 18, news reports say Bolivian officers accept Pan American conference conciliation and arbitration. The move follows a shift by Bolivia to stop attacking Paraguayan troops along the frontier and the Chaco region amid rising tension. Peru also announced a ceasefire mediation, signaling possible quick peace progress.
Readable text shows families planning to visit homes in a nearby neighborhood on Sunday night. The fragment hints at social visits or neighborly outreach within the community, emphasizing local engagement and routine time.
George T. Barrantea, a former member of the Portsmouth Police Department and Civil War veteran, died Sunday in West Swanmy. He served as a boatman in the department’s early days and was an active member of the Storer Post GAR for many years.
A large gathering from the city and relatives from Massachusetts met Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Alexander Turinske on Burkett Street to celebrate the engagement of Katherine Turinske to Edward Heath. A fine dinner, music, and best wishes followed as guests toasted the couple.
Bremerhaven Germany December 18 The steamer Gallymore from Houston with 28 000 bales of cotton arrived today with Ira in her cargo between decks The city dra brigade is attempting to quench the flames in the ship's decks causing a delay
The annual White Gift Service will be held at the Advent Christian Church on Sunday at 9:11 a.m. The pageant The Messiah will be included in the White Gift Sunday program. It was the first white gift service in the city, with contributions raised and given on the day of the event.
Tests at the ex S-4 ship in Black Sylaga and off Key West influence future submarine projects at Portsmouth navy yard. If tests succeed, the Navy will consider continued submarine work with current attachments and equipment. The Secretary of the Navy opposes extra submarine overhaul funds until tests and official recommendations are in. Portsmouth yard will handle its share of fleet repairs, drydocking, and overhaul as assigned. The Haut church Junior Guild meets Friday at seven in the parish house for a Christmas gathering.
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