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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1908

Page

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Naval pay increase trouble prompts officer letters

Washington reports a surge of correspondence from naval officers and retirees over proposed pay and gas regulation changes. The Navy Pay issue led to complaints about delays, fees, and administrative actions, with letters sent to the treasury controller and the secretary of the navy.

Washington Sevredary Ihene Eilean Square New 2 Jerome Vieutenant Crimeer Unita States Navy Sevreutly Lonayal Wilhcers Ralleil Mutter Dneture Association Rejdss Sour Associates Jay

Fragmented notes on senate law and pay debate

The text discusses Senate Lodge matters and a payment policy with references to Utne, Imig, and Peary. It mentions AAS submission and ties to Ree h B. Peary engineer general, with notes on absence and formal city ties. The fragmentary passage lacks clear events or outcomes.

Ira Clardes Senate Lodge Bern Peary Hee Aleess Arinstines

Sailors Enjoy Festive Day at Hampton Beach

A garbled report describes sailors having a grand time at Hampton Beach with various events and tows to a ferry. Despite fragmented text, mentions of Comateston and Dansesien ferry, plus several personal names and places, hint at a seaside gathering with travel and social activities.

Hampton Beach

Untitled Coastal Ferry Plan Prompts Town Debates

A fragmentary notice outlines a plan to operate steamship connections between Cape Ann and Portsmouth with ships named Alice Howard and Auimtle Shore. The schedule hints at open access from Atlantic Shore and mentions the Atlantic Railway ferry. Details are unclear due to OCR errors. The event appears tied to proposed transport routes and local involvement.

Vurtsmouth Dandhis Wapnant

Work Wanted Defective Text Listing Gardener Helper

Fragmentary classified notice seeking work in gardening and trimming yards with odd tasks like sowing and garden care. Mentions contact at No 27 Booth Street and telephone number 240. Names William D P Hardatic and address 27 South prrett ts.

Gues Ae Beathig & Reine Ao Res Ie Una Booth Streve William DP. Hardatic South Prrett

Meeting of King Edward and Emperor William in 19th century

Fragmentary OCR text recalls a historic meeting between King Edward and Emperor William. The garbled lines mention diplomatic talks, allied powers, and correspondences but lack clear dates, places, or outcomes. The piece hints at a formal gathering with tensions and cordial exchanges between royal figures.

The Theatre Guests List Teaser

A garbled OCR fragment hints at a theatre program with guest names and possible dates. Readable bits point to a list of attendees and venue cues, though many words are indecipherable. The piece shows misread characters and stray phrases, leaving the event details unclear.

Farragut Team Wins in Close Baseball Clash

Farragut stays tied late, then pulls ahead as Jolley delivers a key hit and the team edges Greenland 8 to 6. Ullie Beach stars with a strong inning, while teammates de al Janel and Flye contribute to the late rally.

Janel Rot Ota Ilieb Ube Beach Wits Rang He Jolley UNE Farragut Greenland Bo Tan la Bate Dharrell Dyin

Local men in river island port authority meeting unclear

Fragmentary OCR text mentions men at a port authority related event with names and places but essential details are obscured. The readable bits suggest a meeting and scheduled times but lack coherent facts to state a clear incident, outcome, or entities.

Y. M G A Wins Quiet Portmarria Baseball Tilt

The Portmanport area posted a fast baseball game Tuesday with Y M G A defeating Portsmouth and Rye Beach. Highlights included Weaver’s standout pitching and Kirvert’s timely hits, while Brackett and McCarthy contributed in the field and at bat amid a tense early drive.

Thee Portanmirh Y. Ap Ainem Portsmouth Rye Beach Sever Craig

A Knight for a Day at Theaters Sparks Mixed Reactions

The notice describes a theatrical event titled A Knight for a Day with details on performers and audience reactions. It mentions Hostan Jord and references a crowd and stage activities. The piece notes lingering questions about production choices and audience reception alongside mentions of various participants.

Hostan Jord Joekel Ignatie Adutis Ality

Travel Rights Raise Questions Amid Global Talks

Fragmented OCR text shows a jumble of names and places including Hoan, Salvador, Davila, and Davis with references to a minister, a travel complaint, and civil society concerns. The piece hints at discussions on travel accommodations, protocol and possible surveillance in an evolving political context.

Nee Salvador Selma Malur Davila Davis Vdueal

Anniversary Event Arranged at Tea Grove

An anniversary gathering is planned at Tea Grove on September date. Details are garbled but indicate a social event with attendees and a schedule note.

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