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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1909

Page

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The Return of Eleanor Gordon at Beaton's Theatre

Theatrical review notes Eleanor Gordon in Weill's Theatre Beaton presenting Dips on Taps by Woolf with Joseph Sullivan in support. The piece follows a young wife who secretly pawns to fund gowns, creating complications, amid a rapid Keith's circuit lineup including Carter De Haven and the Gordon contingent.

Weill Beaton Dostan Bigar Allen Woolf Joseph Sullivan Forsieh Keith Carter de Haven Beau Brummel New York Clyer Sity. Org Nichols Sisters al Arleton Move- Toquist Itl Apdale

Manchester Firebug Suspected After Fourth Blaze

In Manchester on Wednesday at 2:30 am a fire was set for the fourth time in four weeks near Hanover Street. The origin is beneath a stairway to the Elks Hall, same spot as prior fires, damaging J. Comolly’s artillery store below. Several shop workers were injured.

Manchester Anaver Street Euka’ Black Elks J. Comnoly William P. Gardin Thandl Codaire Mulner Buveve Gre Tun i Vokt

Thomas Fe Varick Manehugter Case Noted

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Thomas Fe Varick and a reference to a mis-spelled or corrupted docket entry. No clear event details, date, or outcome are readable.

Navy Orders shuffle officers and ships in scattered assignments

Navy directs Lt Cmdr Dr P Sel les to Uwe Michigan as navigator and Lt Cmdr D Wynla mer to bureau of equipment. Paymaster A M Pippin to Independence as pay officer, Mare Island California. Several officers reassigned to ships along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, with several vessels already en route to southern drill grounds. Orders revoke Vickburg to the air coast. vessel to assemble at the Muelle for the present.

DR. P. Selles Uwe Michigan D. Wynlamer Bureau of Equipment Navy Department A. M. Pippin Independence Mare Island California CH. O'Leary South Carolina Stalnaker Shear Naval Mediea Hovytal Wahington Stringham Buihatt Shubrick Charlandhade Hamalan Ringdalena Bay Saileé Connecticut Tompiins Southern Grill Yanklow Nebraska Navy Yard New York Wansagy Georgia Philadelphia Eyill Sounds Standiah Annayuiin Vestal Lambert Point Bradford Wisconsin New Port Southern Drill Grounds New Jersey Busian Newport Vickeburg Gemble Muelle

Runaway Horse Incident Shocks Medford Community

Robert Th. Mores of Medford Massachusetts, son of Charles A. Mores, a newly elected school superintendent, attempted to grab the wagon of a delivery horse outside the town post office. The horse bolted, throwing Mores and another man to the ground. both clung to the reins and halted the animal as townspeople watched. No one else injured, and the ride ended with the horse controlled by bystanders.

Hruawick Robert Th. Mores Medford Mass Charles ‘A. Mores Tartlamd Mores Harvey J. Green Ain Hadge Ste

Le horse brought to a stop after incident

A transportation mishap left Le horse halted by an unidentified stoppage. Nofoio reports no further damage or injuries as of press time. Further details about cause or involved parties are unavailable.

Nofoio

Portsmouth Maine Coast Fishing Vessels Listed in Storm-Torn Entry

A fragmented Navy era log lists vessels from Gannet to Mary B. Lynch, including schooners Clara EZ and Elton G. Burke, fishing grounds near Boston and New England ports. Several craft such as Ella Ie. Crowell and F G French are named among schooners and barges with reported turns, salling, and grounding details amid storm notes.

Portsmouth United States Vonmilssion Gannet Geenless Mootivay Gelisoner Mangor Boston Seloaner Ted Docket Tibbetts Hockpart Ome Elton G. Burke Schowner Mabelle Leagytt Robert and Cow Chapel Cyturn Whith Ella Ie Crowell Lea Levensaier F. G. French Neille Eaton Merriam. Schuguur Jordan L. Molt Schooer Lawrence Murilock Mary B. Lynch Rehooner Teresa D. Bots Sahosuer Elin Seeheeney

Initiates at Tee Phi Fraternity at New Hampshire College

STATE COLLEGE report lists J. P. Buxton M. E. Davis L. J. Drew W. M. Falconer P. A. Fostey A. J. Potter R. M. Sanborn J. A. Tarbell as initiates at Tee Phi Fraternity in Thompson Hall. banquet followed with songs and toasts by Hoyt and others. readings included Poyster Hardy and Sanborn.

Tee Phi New Hampshire College IY GW Berggyans Real Sanborn Code Bom PM Nue Phenty BL Scott B Altar

O GURE and Sous In One Day

An unclear fragment references AP minds and a galil tale with various names and places. The readable bits suggest a brief event or note involving multiple individuals and groups, but specifics are not provided.

Missing Farm Buildings Fire Report Near Hampton Dawn

A fire at a farm near Hampton at dawn destroyed a new house and several structures. Neighbors observed flames bursting from the Len leans area as firefighters battled the blaze. Cattle and supplies were reportedly lost, with authorities noting the fire started from a pipe or a similar source.

Hampton Warner Frynk Maran San Mion

Harriman Estate Valued At 149 Million In 19th Century Report

Report cites an appraisal of Harriman’s estate listing a value around 149 million. The document notes the appraisal as completed but questions arise about public disclosure and related fines in the record.

Marietta Sailors Programally Last

Marietta sailors programally last note details mural officers and university department actions. Nonspecific fragments reference Waelder Dee 2 Nathbus and con cermin une quisshing antlers with hour shit pares maton dt omayn.

Waelder

Freight Rate Case Rehearing Sought by Manchester Interests

Concord and Manchester figures file for a rehearing on the demurrer in the freight rate case, challenging whether state statutes regulate interstate transportation and if federal supremacy overrides state controls. The original suit sought to restrain railroads from charging rates exceeding state limits on freight moved over lines operating under state authority.

Concord Dees Johm M. Mitchel City Fou Oliver i Manchester Duston Maine Road Supreme Court Whit Equity Muwanding Ly Jos Eastman de Cour Ion Batl Toeham County Thnt Qeyoud Ueh U Court Ald Bye United States Congress Interstate Commerce Commission

Boston and Maine railroad improvement plans approved

Voters approved substantial expenditures for railroad upgrades as funds earmarked for steel underframes and freight cars were authorized. The Boston and Maine Railway directors moved ahead with a multi-million dollar package to modernize tracks and equipment, including 2060 steel underframes and related freight car purchases.

Boston New England Diraclars Boston &Maine

Reducing Fat Without Drugs or Diet Claims Marmola Tablets

An old advertisement touts Marmola Tablets as a simple fat reducing aid claiming they convert fatty matter into blood and remove excess fat via digestion. It warns against confusing Marmola with harmful pills and urges readers to order by mail from Marmola Co Spacy, promising harmless, effective weight loss.

Angie Yan

Boston & Naine property improvements under way and new vote

The Boston and Naine property shows $3,000,000 allocated for improvements currently in progress. Combined with a recent $3,006,069 vote for an addition, the tolling stock suggests that New Ireland’s hopes are not being threatened.

Boston & Naine New Ireland Barton Horald Aune Pie

Maine House Granite Uses Same Quarry as Original Build

Granite for the state house addition in Hallowell is to be quarried from the same quarry as the original building to ensure color and texture match. The granite contract, valued around $80,000, supports the Longfellow farm quarry opening now boosted by new equipment to meet deadlines.

Hallowell Nhe Longfellow Sar Nel Longfellow Trac Tredwell Augustus T. Longfellow Hellewell

Drowning Tragedy Hits Fort Warfield Skating Party

On a thin pond near Stevens’ Mitt in Fort Warfield Me a skating group faced tragedy when seventeen year old Mat tle Hopkins drowned during an evening outing. Norman wrench narrowly escaped the same fate as rescuers frantically tried to save them on the dangerous surface.

Fort Warfield Stevens’ Mitt Pond Miss Mattle Hopkins Norman Wrench Anya

In the Name of the Czar at Mualee Hall

The WhiteatioStrangss company presented In The Name of the Czar at Mualee Hall on Wednesday evening and offered a similar quality program during the week. Vaudeville acts met audience expectations as the Burdette Brothers remained a featured act while the Johnson sisters offered notable performances. The evening also showcased the Wagerman companion piece A Cowboy Millionaire and a short film directed by the Santa director.

WhiteatioStrangss

Well Known Here Prod Murphy on the Train Rally

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Murphy and a rally on a train. The readable portion references a male figure connected with the event and a term now cervi¢n but lacks clear dates, places, or outcomes.

Murphy Cervi¢N

Bowlers Defeat Elks at Arcade Alleys in Court Session

On Wednesday evening at Arcade Alleys a bowling match ended with the Elks club defeated by a solid margin. Judge William MW Fluaner of Laconia presided as the session dealt with a surge of business noted by those in court.

Elks Alleys Lum Wile Young Aun Afernoon William MW Fluaner Laconia Attorneva Planter

Superior Court adjourns after week in Derry session

The week’s session of Superior Court at Derry concluded with the court adjournment on Wednesday. The proceedings covered the insurances brought before the week’s docket and resulted in a closing of the matters opened Monday.

Derry Superior Court Nore

Unclear boxing match report from Paducah area

fragmented OCR notes describe a twelve round bout involving Box Frncat Lee and George Sampson of VW with a side bet of 160 dollars. Lee, known locally for challenging Jesse Hood, is part of a boxing scene with uncertain venue and outcome details.

Frncat Lee George Sampson Paducah Java Lee Jesse Hood Tia Ring Neliher

Seventy five years ago strike disrupts factory work

A fragmented account notes a 75 year old strike by female workers, causing shifts to start at 6 o clock and affecting evening duties. The garbled text references wages and conditions during a historical labor dispute.

Cotor Taciy

Demograts Nominate in Wirrd One For Ward Council

Members nominating for ward councilman and registrars of voters face a muddled report with several misspellings. The luyrdette Bros. are noted for good service at Musle Wail, while Didger and Eugene Sullivan appear in the registrar slate amid unclear text.

Vandis Smi Wan We Ritefeld Quilligin Didger Eugene Sullivan Registrars of Voters Luyrdette Bros Musle Wail

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