09 Jun 1927
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
1
An auto truck loaded with nitro exploded on a highway near Butler Pennsylvania killing the driver Frank Greer and an unidentified man. Three Sitka Hill residences were destroyed and 15 others injured, some seriously, as the blast was felt five miles away.
Charles A Levine and Clarence D Chamberlin receive widespread praise in Berlin after their trans Atlantic flight. They plan a return to Potsdam with German Air League officials and a possible naval welcome. Levine announces plans for a regular trans Atlantic service using multi motor aircraft carrying 2000 pounds, with a $2 million investment readiness.
After a thorough inquiry The Herald reports James Clark, the man killed when he fell from a moving automobile yesterday afternoon in York. The prior exchange had Clark speaking to the driver before the accident.
An early 20th century personal advertisement describes a man aged 0 to 40 with initiative ambition and education seeking a lucrative secure position. He is reportedly employed but under-advanced, hoping for a major firm connection and substantial growth, with confidential replies to P O Box 176 Manchester NH. A car accident involving James Clark and a Portsmouth native on the way to Ogunquit is noted, with a potential hotel job lead and a continuing story on page four.
Arthur Gibson, a confessed burglar, claims to reveal the hiding place of a jewelry cache valued at $1,000,000 stolen from Long Island homes. Police say the stash stems from 16 robberies across Metropolis area. Gibson pled guilty to a burglary at Jesse L. Overmora's residence yesterday.
Associated Press dispatch from Saint John New Brunswick reports the Jeanne D Arc, silver monoplane, launched from Red Cross Inez Slivia harbor, tested over the city before heading to the Quivividl Lake station. Major P Sidney Cotton plans a systematic search for missing trench alams.
Fragmentary OCR text claims a girl was thrown on a beach after a murder with scattered names and dates unreadable, offering no clear evidence or identifiable individuals beyond vague mentions.
A brisk buying movement developed in the rails at the opening of today’s stock market but faded in the late afternoon. Industrials held steady with wide fluctuations in specialties. Call money remained plentiful, rates slipping to 4 percent after starting around 4 1/2. Speculators pushed favorites higher in early trading.
The Memphis dirigible, En route to Washington, will reach off Virginia capes Friday afternoon and Washington by 11 Saturday morning. Requests pour in from societies to honor Lindbergh during his homeland welcome, with Navy officials coordinating information on the ship’s course for the commander.
The market saw fluctuating activity with a July reinvestment demand expectation pegging gains. Atlantic Coast Line rose amid declining car loading, while Pittsburgh Terminal Coal and several rail and industrial names posted notable shifts as investors shifted among sectors.
Fresh mackerel, 2 lbs for 25e offered at Drake's Market. Repeats of the same sale line appear, followed by unclear text about London patriot pensioning nearly $5000 a year.
The telegram from a Reuters correspondent reports King Ferdinand of Romania in a critical condition with a expected fatal terminus looming, described as a matter of days. A notice at Y W G A on State Street announces all day service Friday June 10 offering bread doughnuts pies and related items, with a phone contact for food pickup.
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