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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
5
A gang member identified as the Marlboro Bandit was captured after a failed break in. Police chased him from a house, where a neighbor reported the sighting, and he was shot dead during confrontation early Tuesday near Miavthera. Investigations continue into the broader burglary spree and possible connections to other districts.
A fragment notes Schwehler and Cullis in the avenue toward the cemetery. It mentions confinement at home and deputies’ work guiding ventilation in a hallway, with unclear details about Sunday events and direction.
The funeral of Edward Glover Niles was held at St Pauls with reverent rites led by Henry Eruereson Tuvey. The attendees included ministers and friends who praised his life and faith. He was buried at Bagamere remedory under the direction of Wood.
A garbled police court note outlines an arrest related to theft and a pending action. The text mentions Fort Stuck and a fall event, with unclear defendant names and dates. Further readable specifics are limited in the fragment.
Dover records a wedding at Marys Church as Mayor M J White marries Joanna O Leary of the city. Bride wore white duchess satin with chiffon and ostrich trim, attended by relatives and clergy from several parishes. The ceremony included deacons and a reception at the home of Chebeste with villagers contributing.
Fragmentary text from a local page mentions a sheriff, a man named Whitney, and a midlevel incident. The garbled lines reference reports, a Lake area, and a possible public or police matter, with scattered names tied to a Midlands town.
A garbled page fragment describes crowded streets and scattered names. References include Portesion, Uhr 60 te Gas, and a fire association. Mentions of people like Lowell and Whitney appear amid disjointed phrases and unclear events.
A local advertisement emphasizes aiding young couples starting housekeeping. It promises experience in guiding new households, helping plan and finance, and mentions special values available now. The copy stresses practical advice and supportive service for furnishing a home.
An unclear, damaged OCR passage references a character named Sherlock Volines and a tense scene around a reserve stronghold. The text mentions a dog, a tower, and a retreating party, with garbled names and places. It reads like a fragmented narrative snapshot with little coherent fact to confirm.
An unreadable OCR segment mentions a vague setting at a yard and a character named Kinly, implying a fragmented scene with sudden events. The text is garbled, lacking clear names, dates, places, or coherent action to summarize a definite item.
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