Portsmouth Briefs Cover Weather Trials and Local Events
Local notes report rain interrupting church and meetings, drunkards at the station, social events, a bridal trip, and traffic issues with bridges and rails. Also mentioned are a marriage in Norfolk area, a court case sentence, and a city bid to repair tracks and telegraph lines amid flooding.
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Blugsings Court
J. W. Mitchell
Central Church
Nellie Mawm
Washington
Portgmouth
Kirnhwil
Carroll Deans
South Street
Seateard Air Line
Portsmouth
Binckeburg
Ternece
Madison
Wshop Fitzgerald
Danville
Scottsville
Port Norfolk Railroad
Portsmouth Street
Bond
Port Norfolk Railron 15
Plarence Magoo
Sussex
Watts
George T. Cuttes
Tortolle County
Andy
Dames 1
Pforeman
Instom
Tolmson
Yestoray Mtr 1 Choodinam
Joseph Brown
Brown
Luss
Power outage disrupts TMorts- Mow Street railroad line
A flood caused water intrusion at a brick house near the TMorts- Mow Street railroad, forcing a temporary power cut to stop the current. Authorities report a damper outside the power dense to prevent further water ingress while repairs continue.
Fragmented OCR Story on Confederate Veterans Trial
An OCR damaged text recounts a trial involving a Confederate Veterans group and implied misconduct. It mentions a defendant facing allegations tied to frailty and deception in a historical wartime context, with references to named individuals and dates obscured by errors.
Contested local vote and fence-line dispute in May 8 area
A confusing report describes a contested election and property issues along Tish Street in Mae 8 Therwood with mention of voting, local officials, and a Portsmouth meeting. Details include references to a Capt R A Mocis, a fire department, and a marshals notice, but the text is garbled.
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Fisher
Louis McLane
Thomas F. Rgan
States
Seaboard
Roanoke
collNiny
Wis
Wall Street Journal
Obhey
McLane
Mme
Emil
POOLE
Melanie Wouldeper
Marchad Mao
Abe
Mort Ryan
Mr. McLures
Therman
Mae
Whitedy
R.A. Mocis
Portsmouth
New Deal Price Cuts Highlighted in City Ad Copy
Fragmented OCR shows many vendors and names like ANDERSON & VTHOMIS OS with references to New York prices and a 20 percent reduction. The legible bits suggest an advertisement or notice listing various merchants and offerings with adjusted costs.
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AU New Deal
Eash
Anderson & Vthomis
The Czar and Major Mordecai Conversation
An account recalls Major Alfred Mordecai interviewing the Russian Czar with a humorous exchange about language. The Czar replies he speaks English well enough to continue the conversation. The piece also includes a dubious health remedy advertisement.
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Alfred Mordecai
Russia
Monsieur
Mettellan
Mordeent
Lee
Portsmouth Adverts Offer Wise Buys At Local Shop
A vintage Portsmouth advertisement lists assorted goods with low prices including undergarments shoes and blankets. It promotes Seaboard Sailors items and other apparel, with store details and a brief note on available stove and wood products.
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Verena
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Gon
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Artory
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Thalele
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York
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Polopetia
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Weite
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Peon
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Uhey
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