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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary notice from the Portsmouth Herald outlines a September gala and a parade event. References to dates in September and local organizations appear amid unclear OCR text. The readable items suggest a community celebration with a float, but specifics are incomplete.
The Portsmouth Herald notes hot and stormy weather in August, burglaries worrying residents, and local repairs at Oceanic House and Tad fete. Mentions Isles of Shoals closure, shoe repairs on 34 Corgi shoot, and upcoming elections and sporting results including a professional championship at Myapla.
Two more conductors of the Atlantic Shore Line Railway tote the road this morning. No statement is obtainable at this time from management as interviewers pursue details. The railway maintains its calm, and workers have prevented further disruption.
Attorneys for the Tostai and Milne railroad filed an answer to the petition in equity brought by the attorney general against the Boslidain Maing railroad alleging increased freight rates violate acts of 1852 and related statutes. The defense argues the bill seeks relief not maintainable under law and cites a lack of adequate basis for the prayer.
A well known local businessman vanished for a week, leaving his wife and three children. He had recently sold his business to another party, a sum of money was received by his wife, and there are suspicions of an affair in Chicago or New York. His wife and friends allege his head was changed by the other woman, and that correspondence has been altered. The husband’s whereabouts and the true motives remain unclear despite his wide business contacts.
Valentine Helt visits Huston with Mrs Leavitt while John K. Hates of Virgt National box area is noted. Shoumar Newton Jr and Miss Newton visit in Kairt. Servey to sing at church. Brews and sickness updates follow. Various residents depart or visit Bridgton Me and Boston. Musicians and navy detachment orders mentioned.
Congressman Cyrus Sulloway and Genree Shapteigh Dixon visited the city with others from Nashua and Providence. Rear Admiral Dyer renews acquaintances at the Farragut Hotel while Mrs. Wendall and Mrs. Porter Stiles attend a state convention in Welry. Whittaker of Barkingham Light and Power is seen on the street. BF Brownell is ordered from New York Yard to Cavite. Cooke serves at Cavite station in Washington.
A notice states a sale to raise funds for Parisiouth week and related welfare efforts. Proceeds will aid charitable week activities. A postal query is requested and Evans and Salvation Army representatives are involved in handling goods.
Mrs William Holmes of the town died at home after a long illness. She was known for community work and is survived by her husband, several children, and grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday at St Mary’s Church with burial at Riverside Cemetery.
Two men were dropped from a motorcar on a Moksmantle electric railway line after the conductor failed to stop at a crossing. The management faces questions over charging when running a new Maine crossing without the required halt, and a man was seen signaling from the car as the train passed.
Rowell, a known employee of Portsmouth Reef Aid Provision Company, gathers stock for a Len exhibition. He plans a display with a mix of four cats, twelve cats, six rabbits and four dogs, plus other species. The exhibit aims to draw viewers soon as an attraction for the public.
Lieutenant Charles E HIM U S NM served in American, Brazilian, and Chilean navies. He commanded ships including the Nitcheroy and rose to rear admiral status in Chilean service. He also captained volunteers in the Spanish American War and served as a cantam in the Boer War era. The record notes his varied postings across continents.
Rumors say Christ Church may reorganize its music program with possible changes to the boys choir, which has long sung there. Details are unclear but potential substitution of riders to the choir is discussed.
George Owen, Edward Morse and Edward Maguire were the only offenders in police court today. They were legally charged with drunkenness and their cases were laid on file.
Navy officials conduct durability tests on a ship painted with a new sintered-plate color. The study aims to determine how the coating stands up to sea conditions and wear over time.
United iStar warships prepared to go to sea on Monday at Charlestown navy yard for tests of new coverings. The Navy Department decided white-painted warships were too easily seen at a distance and their identity and power were clearly disclosed by observers.
Democratic city committee gathered Friday evening at the court base to organize upcoming caucuses on September 5 and address other matters related to the campaign. Wey coordinated arrangements as the party began its work for the year.
Republicans of ward four will conduct their caucus at the ward room on the evening of September 8 from seven to nine o clock. Locke chairs the meeting with C Fred Cole as secretary per order.
The Conway Junction station remains unreconstructed while the Boston and Maine railroad endures another fire incident at Scarboro Beach.
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