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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1908

Page

5

Dover Police Officer Killed at His Home

Dover police officer Walter Sterling was shot and killed in his home by his son in law Edward Dane who surrendered claiming self defense. The incident followed a dispute over a house and furniture, with Dane saying Sterling struck him with a broom before the fatal shot. Sterling was a long serving Dover officer celebrated for his reputation. Dane, a young man with good standing, cooperated with investigators.

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Funeral Sent To Rumney For Mrs Fisher

Funeral services for Mrs. Macy EB Fisher were conducted at her son's home on Water Street. Rev. George Wo Facmer of the Methodist church led the service. The body was sent to Rumney NL for interment by Undertaker H W Nickerson. The article notes Walter Sterling, the police officer killed earlier, was a well known figure in the city.

Macy EB. Fisher George KE Fisher Water Street George Wo Facmer Methodist Church Rumney Otl H.W. Nickerson

Unveiling Plan for Farragut Tablet at Navy Yard

Plans outline a Wednesday afternoon ceremony at the Navy Yard Commandant’s House to honor Admiral David Farragut with a tablet. The event includes a program led by Admiral Dewey and officials, with details on invitations, attendees, and the ceremonial setting at the yard.

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York Dringe and county election petitions before commissioners

Fragmented OCR describes York Dringe and a county election dispute. Mentions two petitions to open the deed and access to the polling place, with commissioners denying one petition for lack of evidence and considering the other. References to Dawyir Lialey and Elias Taetilesse and Halley as parties or figures in the case.

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Funeral of 11R Dumphey Viefiner at Mery Kinmanedhites

Funeral services were held for R. Dumphey Viefiner at the Gourd of Mee Kinmanedhites Cor vention. Rev. J. Wats led the ceremony with burial at the Daleary cemetery, under the direction of W. B. Miskell. Bearers named were Ohta 1, dala Mergin, Gor Hells Reagan, and Dan Reagan.

Churchill and Remich Address Ambiguity in Local Notice

In a garbled local text, Churchill and Remich are cited amid unclear references to a pull team, a mega event, and various names. The fragmentary lines mention a breaker, footprints, and an unclear scene, with no coherent action or outcome.

Death by self inflicted gunshot in Newington man

Police report a Newington man aged 41 years died from a self inflicted gunshot wound at his home after a disturbance with his son. The tragedy occurred Sunday morning as neighbors heard gunfire and the scene was examined by medical staff and the coroner. Local undertaker noted the body was removed after initial examinations.

War era notes and scattered reports from the Navy Yard

Fragmentary OCR yields scattered mentions of Greats rise, engineering, and arrivals from Panani. References to Hitler, U.S. etc appear amid garbled gardening and transit notes. The text includes strange phrases and unclear names, with no coherent single event.

Cadillac Economy Test Reveals Varying Gas Mileage

A report from Washington state details Cadillac entries in an economy test. The single cylinder runabout covered 38 1 2 miles per gallon, while four cylinder Cadillacs listed at 32000 and over achieved 27 1 2 miles per gallon, marking firsts in their class. The stock car division highlighted strong results in early trials.

Catthurg Othis Mike Pest Cadillac Gasoline, Inc Bali Ibnat

Notice of Union Rebekah To de juat plense event

A notice announces a de jure meeting of Union Rebekah To at Rand's Ore on Tuesday August 25 if suitable. An event meal of fish chowder will be served and Sojournlag Tehekahe cordially invited.

Union Rebekah To Rand Ore

Rye Tenet wind Lt tle Ron's bad day at Boston Floating Hospital

A garbled report mentions a Saturday incident at the Boston Floating Hospital in Nantes valley area with Mrs. Troland M. Baker listed as patroness. The piece notes a visit to Boston and references difficulties during the day cited as a bad day.

Satuday Ron Boston

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