Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Portsmouth Herald in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

We have 1,229,923 pages in New Hampshire

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1908

Page

6

Noted San Francisco bribery trial endgame with assassin scare

California grand jury drama nears closure as Abrantiant Ruef faces bribery charges tied to a trolley franchise, amid record security after a high profile assassination attempt on Prosecutor Henry. Deliberations stretch long, with jurors kept under tight watch and defense motions shaping the dramatic case.

San Francisco Der California Abratiant Ruel Grand Fry Board of Supersteer Minger Schatz Abraham Muet Gas and Electric Reilly Company Uch Ruof Aneney F Froveh Jay Parksile Realty Company Ure Beven Haurg Delibera Vie Prevent Tral John J. Furey Dogue Herey Chet Aleht Xav Vounty Red Ater Lawlor Eoure Yoon Henry Hire Johnson Mewsy At Nean Huet Hanry Ach Ruef Ruet

Fishing Schooner N. Stetson Lost Near Bonne Bay

Bas of Islands December 10. The American fishing schooner N. Stetson was wrecked off Bonne Bay in the recent gale. The crew were rescued by the Gloucester schooner Patrician and landed there last evening.

Bas of Islands Stetson Bonne Bay Kale Ama

Navy battleship fleet to stay near ports for repairs

The battleship fleet will not dock at New York for shore leave. After leaving Hui lun fields they will head to Ulaupton Roads for repairs, with eight battleships to remain two weeks at Honolulu Heads and 2,500 officers to Washington for induction. The vessels will then proceed in divisions to home ports for refits.

New York Huilun Fiewds Roosevelt Ulaupton Roads Howesards Hanya Heads Frog Wiese Washington League Island Norfolk

Forest reserves advocated by Washington committee

A federal plan to establish forest reserves across the Appalachian and South. Governors including Gully of Massachusetts and Pardee of California, plus Senators Hale and Carver, discuss constitutional questions and public sentiment supporting forest conservation and stream protection. The committee reviews methods to obtain the land for preservation and sustainable use.

Washington Gully Massachusetts Wil,vit &. Carver Philadelphia Oregon Daly

Peculiar Fatality In Missouri Woods Details From Coroner

In Medd Missouri an observer reports a man named Prank Ho Marstall of Pin Buu Saiload Areman died in the woods. Coroner Packard deems death accidental after marks on a tree and a cut by an open knife show he slipped on snow while cutting bark near the weapon.

Pin- Buu Packard Marshall

Quiet in Haiti as ships swap duties and assembly fate looms

In Port au Prince on December 10, the U S cruiser Tacotia has returned from St Marc and Gonavrea, securing peace in the area. The French cruiser Cassard will replace the Duguay Trouin, which has sailed for Havana. General Shimer will decide today whether to dissolve the present national assembly or hold new elections in January.

Port Am Prince United States Tacotia St Marc Gonalvea Cassard Havana Shimer

Carnegie Institution awards contract for curtain vessel build

The Carnegie Institution awards a contract to a Brooklyn firm for constructing a netic magnetic survey vessel named Carnagin. The design specifies iron free propulsion and nonferrous components, with heavy brackets made of bronze.

Washington Pec Carnegie Istisition Teho Vaett Basin Company Trooklyn Netic Magnetic Survey

Unclear Passage Hints at Government Decision on Policy

Fragmentary text references a government decision involving a president and potential travel through France. It suggests conditions for a landing and possible medical treatment, but lacks coherent details, names, dates, or places to form a clear summary.

Patin Casiry Frise

Sulzer Chosen President of National League Democrats

Washington reports the National League of Democratic chiefs selected Ab Dyabve Saler of New York as president with Lam C Luley as secretary and J Tirhle as treasurer to preserve the organization’s structure and avoid reorganization during campaigns. Boston dispatch notes Rev Thomas Van News returning from Europe warns of a brewing world crisis and doubts relief will come soon.

Washington Democratic Chrics Diabve Saler New York Willam C Luley Cotler ‘J. Tirhle Boston Thomas van News

Parmer Shoots Himself in New Haven Village

A farmer named Carter E. Knowles aged 66 committed suicide at a whist party after a dispute over a copper wire. He died by his own action using a sheath knife. no motive is known. His wife and household members express shock and sorrow.

New Haven Carter EI. Knowles

Pepperell Bank Robbery Suspects Held by Boston Police

Police report a robbery at the First National Bank of Pepperell. Investigators secured a lead after an altered $2 silver certificate circulated in Boston. A man living in East Boston implicated by a note provided portion of the evidence and aided police in locating the suspects.

Firton Boston Dec Wawoud Vere Butt

Plan To Aid Trade Here And Abroad

Washington reports a meeting of the National Council of Commerce and Labor opened by the secretary, aiming to strengthen domestic and international trade. Officials expect proposals to boost U S commerce, establish a permanent bureau, and widen overseas market access. The president and secretary plan to present formal recommendations this evening.

Death of Oll Watthion and Civil War veteran notes

Fragmented report details the death of Oll Watthion from Lewenworth Kai and mentions James C. Reimills a naval luncheon attendee at Mayo Yard amid poisonings and civic election tidbits across several cities including Boston and San Francisco with scattered references to veterans and uniforms.

San Francisco Mayo Navy Yard Prometheus James Co Revnills Gie Gibert Reddinis Mikes

Carnegie subpoena set for tariff revision hearing

A notice indicates Carnegie is to appear before the house committee to testify on tariff revisions. The exact date will be fixed later by the committee, with the subpoena served to compel attendance.

Washington Serem Ton Carnegie Serseanta Remmantle Carnegle

Unclear ledgered report on book purchases and investigations

A garbled report describes a purchase of a large quantity of Massachusetts law reports for an office, alleged financial misdeeds, and an investigation. The text references various names, places, dates, and proceedings, with mentions of payments, receipts, and a presidential or governmental context, though specifics are obscured.

Sharp slips away from police in city tragedy

In Kandas City an incident ends with Sharp eluding pursuit after a fatal shooting. Bystander injuries include Sergeant Chiaringa and others. authorities offer a reward for leades. The wounded suspect remains in custody as investigators, doctors, and officials piece together a complex, fatal sequence.

Kandas City Oma Sturp Deli Miehvat Mullone Uist Malithy Chiaringa Pratt Lily Page

Unclear text fragment from historic page shelters noted

A garbled OCR passage mentions St Johns and New York with references to a steamship, a cannon meeting, and a conference. The readable parts reference a president elect and reinstatement topics, but the fragmentary nature prevents a clear event or outcome.

Ambiguous Text From OCR Source

Fragmentary OCR notes reference names and events without coherent context. The readable items mention Madison Hawtin Gaydon and Winsor with undefined roles, and scattered terms like bicycle and crowd but no clear incident, date, or location to form a proper summary.

Rague of Words Confuse Carnegie SF Report

Fragmentary OCR text suggests a chaotic report mentioning Carnegie SF, Roosevelt, Washington, Doe, Andrew, and a conference with a president figure. The readable bits indicate a printed piece about a meeting and related names, but the garbled lines obscure clear facts or outcomes.

Ne Almantiv and Sunths Tie for Water Park Title

A local contest on water safety and dingle devices sees Ne Almantiv and Sunths share top honors. Officials from the Pottoy federation announced the results amid community turnout at the Md bie event held in Te Md.

Almantiv Pottoy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pres Entor Heaney Mrack J. Murphy Adolph Newbury Lorneva sUange Congressional Committee Ali Haiti Gannot Hemainlx Prange Mars Peofvsya Lowell Earth Tosti Lovell Arle Te Eerie Shawa Tie Creig Nu Kanwa Cherspistis Aimnsepienl Aml Util Mike An Nee Cayite Isha Fey Lengell Sulzer Parmer Pevparele Bank Thirves National Council of Commerce Dow Counel Commierce Benent Lee Foretson Oll Watthion Lewvenworth Coretal Lonny Kckean Ye Jackson Gantrhary Pientartat Cie Baglin Reshyoel Sau Ane Konetesothines Ple Tan Belentler Bay State Ltt Sa Wort Hee Heebie Uivetina Mae Bettie Witen Vurtull Newburypurt Nord Cambidee Bair Carneglut Sumporn Aed Boston Finance Commission Comman Caymenl Massachusetts Law Guy Ted Tsetauid the Ciy Peel Nornlag Mor Hiobard Gouna Wuanel Ford Bowie Tata Rheine Neutar Meera Vomrem GS Clee Dee Youkutr Estebl Barkin Hilde Burg Alsernes Washingt. Deo Ly —Gaerinoet Magoon Uules Beeltres Aimer Aterio Die Guiiaus Taarvaro Mie Pasirian Hareged Uiversity Bas Technivs Siere- Osrseey Tie Unive Leo Ict Seven Yao Erste T. Press Sharp St. John's Dew Sean Durthe Hee Tan Stanmer Ghemberg Dia Pomuni Cannon Tate Doe Shetty Genie Madison Hawtin Gaydon Dave Honor Reg Giek Su Cee Gunnans Ln Ra Winsor Carnegie SF Es Rogsevelt Warkington Andrew Chereneshe White Lange Terlay Bath Beesident Aiseasa Lisson Conner New Hampshire Chadwick & Tretethen Bow St Portsmoucn Eve Zaiken Smalley Bulevenauy Lester Water St Portsmouth W. H Mel Albu Coutiat Tye Miver Tranter Cormer Kien Tousant Street Ml. J. Griffin Dela Sean State ST. HN W.G. Wiggin Ranball
Search Courier

Search the Portsmouth Herald Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Portsmouth Herald?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication