29 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
1
The report summarizes a chaotic Thursday evening with dubious and garbled phrases. It notes a keynote event, a quintet performance, and a disappointing morning bulletin about the King. The text reflects confusion and minimal clarity on outcomes or dates.
Two youths died after breaking thin ice while near Meredith s and Witte members AR parkway. Passersby called the police as Bay 1 of Ge summoned rescue and fire crews. after three hours of grappling, the bodies were recovered and sent to the undertaker. The Robinson boy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Robinson.
A fragmented York County resolution calls for immediate support of a naval bill under Senate consideration. It urges Legion Posts, affiliated groups, and citizens to write to senators, with copies to American Legion departments and 40 and 8, and publication in newspapers.
Curtis af North reports his automobile stolen from a curbside location between Fleet street and Chestnut street. Police are investigating after he reported the incident at the station last evening around 7 p.m.
In Gildersleeve area a store robbery ended with two robbers escaping in an automobile after a gunfight with storekeeper John J. Murphy and proprietor Liam Gildersleeve. Both victims were unharmed as the assailants fled toward Hartford following a rapid exchange of shots.
Stock prices rose briskly on Friday with heavy buying across accounts. Wright Aeronautical led gains of up to 12 points as many active issues climbed two to five points or more, with total trading near 2,000,000 shares and favorable year end sentiment guiding optimism.
Fragmented report notes Ruth Duvall, long missing from Mississippi area, returned with father J. J. Duvall slain yesterday. A state penitentiary superintendent and Camp by Dr. Vas oversee ongoing search for alleged kidnapping victims and related crimes at Sunflower Agricultural College and nearby facilities.
One of the largest eggs seen in years was brought to The Herald office yesterday afternoon by James Teuleuiff of Leavitt avenue. The egg weighed 4 1 2 ounces and was perfectly formed.
A Maine to Montreal dog sled team led by Dee Mien Pulsifer arrived in Montpelier, Vermont, shortly before noon. The six mile run marked the shortest leg of its 600 mile journey. The team will stay for the weekend before resuming Monday morning by train home.
City notices prohibit citizens from dumping waste in public trucks and paper cartons filled with ashes. Rain caused scattered ash on sidewalks, and heavy loads like sugar barrels with brick cannot be moved by two men. Officials urge proper cooperation and sensible handling of materials to avoid overburdening city workers.
The Past Chiefs Club held a monthly meeting at Mrs. Hearn’s avenue home. A merry party followed with a potluck of apples and cakes. Attendees enjoyed fine weather and a shared social hour.
Three dozen members of the Governors Council visited Rye Beach to inspect a section of Ocean Boulevard after a hearing on rectifying the road through Rye and North Harrison. Accompanied by State Highway Engineer Fred Everett and Division Engineer William A. Grever, they dined at the Drake House and planned to pursue a solution per a proposal by Shirley Philbrick of Rye.
Arthur A. Maxwell a longtime New Haven Railroad executive leaves $50000 to Dartmouth College. The fund is to be used to buy books for the college library and support learning at the New Haven institution.
In St. Clausville Ohio appraisers of Carrie ages aged telephone operator from Barnesville unearthed concealed wealth after authorities found her body from exposure. They valued property including 20 suits of underwear and 29 items found in a one story house as they assessed the estate and dividend effects.
In Trenton on December 26, a vast force including Navy airship J-3 two Lakehurst planes 50 troopers and armed civilians joined Col Hf Schwarztope to hunt the slayer of Peter Gladges a 22 year old state trooper. The man David Werre 50 is sought near Robbinsville Windsor raid with police and volunteers combing swamps and woods as shots are heard and observers risk danger. Authorities target the immediate scene and warn the fugitive may be armed. the pursuit spans 13 miles with citizens ready to open fire if encountered.
A fragment from a sale listing mentions yards of silks 190 boxes of facet ponder 12 bottles of pa fumes and 11 pounds of dholocate bars. The text is incomplete and lists miscellaneous goods without a clear buyer or sale location.
Yesterday on Congress Street an observer saw cars from multiple states and provinces display 1929 registration plates. In under 14 minutes vehicles from New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island New York Pennsylvania Ontario and California were present among the passing traffic.
Ars. Robert Merrit of Trampton Falls entertained two groups of young ladies who were members of the Nip- Society during a social at Hampton Falls reflecting a local gathering.
A fragment notes a gathering at a stone house in Kittery hosted by the British Camp Fire Girls. Various games were played and refreshments included chicken salad, biscuits, rolls, cake, and coffee amid a social spinning of activities.
An inauguration event is announced to occur on Tuesday at City Hall at 9:20 a.m. Attendees are urged to attend and any civil officials are expected to be present. The message warns of potential stays affecting attendance.
Fragmentary OCR notes show the New Hampshire Bible Society listing free or postage paid Bible offerings and Testaments with contact by phone. The incomplete text mentions delivery and a phone number for orders or inquiries.
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