31 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1928
Page
1
A local weather note reports slightly warmer conditions with arable winds. The forecast emphasizes a modest temperature rise and general improving conditions for the day ahead.
Bolivian burglars smashed windows and pried a door latch at a filling station, stealing cigarettes and candy as deputies and a fingerprint expert investigated. In the same report Bolivia seeks conciliatory terms with Paraguay, awaiting official word to forward to Kellogg and Mauriua.
A garbled notice describes an event at home on New Year's Day with Chief participants Admiral and Mrs Phelps. It mentions Lieut Woodwirk Pleips and Miss Janet Bell Whital and a family engagement from Toston. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
The Dresident signed SSL communications in line with mutt customs and weighed a $37 recommendation from the minister of war for glomency.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Tausines Compt and ter Qadaar ims hguner at Une Tadgee Hams Creameries and Lactis economy. It hints at Sure Detter protuels and services at lower cost to consumers, with references to Wigan and Cincorpoted. The text is garbled and unclear.
The bulletin notes King George facing a prolonged serious illness with the medical team acknowledging the problem. Five of seven attending doctors reported after a morning review that condition worsened slightly but appetite improved and he is holding his own regarding general health.
fragment notes exhaustion easing with small gains in nourishment. readable wording indicates patient condition improving though still described as frail and needing care. medical status reflects gradual stabilization within ongoing illness.
A distinctive CN Rail holiday card arrives at the Mayor’s office in Chisaul showing freight cars and an inscription about CN operations. It notes 225,451 miles and a 901 mile long train, with a pledge to lend cars for sending good wishes, signed by Ben Deacon and others. an ad-like line hints at rapid typing work.
Associated Press reports Premier Poincare told his cabinet he was ready to resign after claiming his main task was done amid current troubles. He reversed after the cabinet persuaded him to stay, with a vote to continue on reparations and to proceed with certain decisions.
Nippon Ya. Sen Kaisha Steamship Co files suit in a U. S. court in China seeking 95 000 in gold damages alleged from collision at the Japanese company wharves on October 23 when the American Pioneer Line steamer departed and struck the wharf, causing damage.
Four horses owned by Thomas Hitchcock including Try Dox a 1919 horse and others were burned to death when a fire destroyed the McCrary stable last night. The animals were valued at 30,600 dollars and the stable at 20,000 dollars. The Whitehead charge as a yearling arrived from England.
A fire at the New York state armory in Hudson New Mexico swept the interior and furnishings toward a total loss. Firemen, alerted by a general alarm, fought to prevent ammunition from exploding as they battled the blaze, fearing a disastrous explosion if flames reached the munitions.
Benjamin Mendez of Columbia aviation made a flight from New York to Bogota near Alvados today, about 79 miles from the Colombian capital. The event drew 19,000 spectators as a dramatic display unfolded during the holiday season, with Dorothy Pace visiting Buratham with her mule.
Three men were arrested after a cabin cruiser carrying 70 cases of rye and 300 cases of whiskey was seized by federal authorities. The cruiser was chased by a Coast Guard vessel and halted only after a shot was fired across its bow.
A local church service schedule notes St John's Church observing the Feast of the Gur iely Communion with a scheduled ceremony led by BL Jolev'y Chucoh.
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