23 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe alleged U boat actions off the Atlantic coast with mentions of ships and damaged vessels. Names and locations appear garbled. multiple personal notices reference travel, visits, and holidays. The passage lacks clear events or dates, reducing factual clarity.
A funeral was held for Ege CEM KITTERY POINT at Wanhael's Church. Mrs Hoy Norton accompanied by Miss Helen Dudley and Miss Maria Sawyer of Concord, New Hampshire, were guests at the service and related events.
National League results show Jtoston UW defeated Vittsburg 3 to 4 while York fell to Chicago 2 Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 6 to 9 Brooklyn topped St Louis 3 to 5 Crooklyn defeated St Vowis 4 to 2 Balgame American League saw St Louis lose 1 to 3 New ock 6 2 Philadelphia 3 Washington. Advertisements ring Rycuhe
Readers learn about a new product named Tz or Tie claiming relief for aching sore and tired feet. The ad targets workers on their feet all day and pitches a 26 count box of Tig offered by Uruggiat at 26 cents for a year of foot comfort.
A gasoline explosion aboard a schooner injures nineteen crew members. William Wate, in the cabin, was blown toward the deck and taken to a hospital for recovery. Teau Uusy, in the engine room, was thrown against the wall but regained consciousness hours later. Other crew on deck were unhurt as the vessel burned and sank.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions civic petitions, a poll tax or stipend, and a patrolmen’s resolution. It references officers, an ambulance service, a captain, and bravery awards tied to WWI service. Names include George Wo Ifill and George B. Tull, with scattered church and marriage notes.
A garbled passage mentions a family gathering at Centred Ow darde and a sister named Doris Ltuyd, with stray references to Alber Ab Beatman and a Dover residence. It references a three week straw season and a Vermont tenant named Warren, with hints of a Fort Fthun event.
Rochester residents gathered for Old Home Day ceremonies with readings by local figures, a burial planned for John Penney, and community notices including hospital recoveries, societal events, and a note of increased weekly wages for workers at a nearby factory. The event featured a parade of speakers, games, and lantern decorations reflecting the town's civic spirit.
Bizarre OCR fragment reports a right wing retreat on the Ussuri front in Siberia due to Bolshevik reinforcements near Lindua. Textility and dates are garbled yet imply a unit named in a telegraph or cable company connection with a dated event on a Tuesday.
The Board of Registrars announces preparations for the September 1918 Primary Election. Details touch on eligibility and the need to address drafts and potential removals from eligibility lists. Chairman Gray and Clerk Hartson oversee the process.
Lieutenant Biniy Thaw of Pittsburgh and a member of the American Legion died Sunday evening when his aircraft staff collapsed during a curine scene. Brother of Onlayite Thaw, he was a son of Pittsburgh and was reportedly killed instantly in the accident.
Irregular relatives and neighbors attended a Thursday evening reception for Mr. and Mrs. Maythe Borcan. Guests enjoyed songs from new song books, thanks to Malph Cox and others. The event featured wine and refreshments, with guests from nearby towns and churches in attendance, and included remarks from community members about local happenings and prayers for future endeavors.
In a local election, voters named Pex and Ian Malo participate in a primary race. Residents weigh community issues while candidates prepare for forthcoming ballots and public interest remains high.
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