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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
5
The Lewes store on Nepot avenue reported a third burglary in three months. Thieves entered by opening the rear, leaving a note reading Frank Lawrence has hole here for the second time. Police suspect it may be the work of persistent thieves rather than a one off incident.
Reported petty burglaries sweep Portsmouth area as thieves strike shops by window and back door, stealing copper money and small items. Police note a recent spate of break ins, with three incidents in three months, and warn residents as thieves target businesses in the region.
An elderly widow, aged ninety six, dies at Seabrook after a long life. The record notes she was the town’s oldest resident with three sons and a family history marked by hardship. Local obituary details reflect a life spanning several decades in the community.
A small Rye beach gathering turned somber as M Thaert and Jaimil ale hosted a clambake for neighbors. Attendees reported a festive mood but the event concluded with a wake for A N God, noting the community’s loss and support from friends and local residents.
A chaotic OCR fragment recalls Admiral Dewey's return trip and ceremonies in New York. Names and places are garbled, but hints at a rail or ship arrival, a memorial issue, and public notices surround Dewey's appearance.
Fragment unreadable text mentions Dewey, Conrad, and naval figures, with garbled names and places. It suggests a reminiscence or memory piece about American navy figures and events, but most names and actions are indecipherable due to poor OCR quality.
A fragmentary report describes Patrick Collins stabbed in a city area. Witnesses or names mentioned include Sean Walling and Ty Otten as potential involved parties. The text is garbled with many misspellings, but indicates a stabbing incident and a police or court context.
A collapse on Long Wharf sent debris tumbling and residents rushed to safety as bystanders warned others to move. Workers fled the area while crews inspected the damaged structure and nearby buildings for further danger and needed repairs.
Mary Ghowes leads a sensitive victory for the state in the women’s slug event. The competition highlights Neen and Sadie Tiseey training hard, with strong showings from Avy Celtis and Biel Belagi as Mer bane ties.
Readable parts describe a brief scene with someone examining items or doors and a note about a time or event. The fragment lacks coherent names, places, dates, or actions to identify a specific news item or outcome.
Article details veterans clerks at the navy yard, Marine detachments, and a prisoner ship Tepetes. Mentions a New York delegation, labor protests, and yard activities including construction, repairs, and a large fire or incident near the harbor with various named entities and routine duties.
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