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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1908

Page

6

Cabinet Timber Discussed in Taft Circle

Washington reports indicate cabinet plans forming as Taft moves to fill key posts. Potential appointments include Hitchcock as postmaster general, Knox as secretary of state, and Wickersham as attorney general, with talk of Gaylord retirement and Rich­ard A. Ballinger or other figures in line for posts. The process, driven by Taft allies, anticipates further disclosures in coming weeks.

Washington Dee National Capital Georgia Taft Frank 7 H. Hitchcock Knox Stile George W. Wickersham York Serilees Bern Rontineres Teosevelts O Straws Matffarngny Fermi Chirles Miyano Citas Alee Thempeen New York Tim Ds

Mysterious murder plots Stir Winnipes City Rumors

Reports from Winnipes Man narrated a murder mystery tied to sensational charges against a secret society. Police discovered a scene with horses and stakes linked to a feared faction in China, raising suspicions of a broader conspiracy and dangerous plots.

Winnipes Man China Erie

Quarreled Owen Mosey. Inventor shoots Usreker in dispute

New York December 21. Tharked in the pit of ferry Surdam the engineer who was shot and seriously wounded Saturday in his office here by John Taimsden an inventor after a dispute over machines quarters Lawsden was committed to the Tombs without bail to await examination.

New York Farry Surdam Eerh Usreker Lus Offes John Taimsden Ifler Mienes Lawsden

Notable News-Wiper Man John H. Kervain Dies at 10

John H. Kervain, long known as a news-wiper writer and publisher in England and Boston, died recently at a young age. He published several papers in county towns, served with the English forces in youth, and later covered colonial events for Boston outlets. His career included reporting on local politics and national affairs before his untimely death.

Toht Korrison Boston John EH. Kervain Eneland England Levine Victoria Tos Aluel Mks Tie

Hanrahan Is Nemien Hero Buried With Spanish War Vets

Private William Hanrahan a Civil War and Spanish War veteran, died recently and was buried at Mt. Hope cemetery. His remains were laid to rest by the Spanish War Veterans Association as no relatives could be found in Newark. Formerly of Boston, he is remembered as one of the bravest veterans.

Toston Pelvate Waliant Hanrihen Ie dattitestIys Maine China Newark N. Jo Wits Mt. Hope Cemetery Flaneahan Hoston New Jorney Howton Cieveiriians

Coffin Prepared Many Years Ago in Quiet Town

North Wingstown notes a long prepared coffin for a recluse named Hendrick aged 71. The man lived frugally, with few possessions, and died yesterday. A private funeral will honor him with limited family present. He left behind two widowed twin sons and a surviving wife who predeceased him.

North Wingstown S. Hendrick Hye Ville Diud Colin Aynieh Sears Hinesatt Thal Pendvicks Boep

PLEA FOR NEW MEXICO TERRITORY FUNDS APPEAL

Gov Curry of New Mexico urges extending the territorys boundaries and securing over $2,000,000 in land and property value to support territorial claims. The plea notes existing lands including Ages Inn and Heraul, with mention of Hather and Lev ile lands and a forthcoming event in Mish Maraele.

Mexico Puayrerty Ages Inn Heraul, Hather and Levile

Alleged Porger Report From City Detained in Fraud Case

An alleged forger, Efgenan, age 19, of this city was brought from New York where he was held on the saps of forging. He faced charges at a local hotel event where the alleged fraud occurred.

Boston Des Efgenan New York Ds Tetag York Rome Vane McCelan Ely

Milan e Carbolic Actin death notice unclear

Fragmentary text references a death in a personal crisis and mentions Mrs Rich and possible relations. Details are unreadable, uncertain who died, when, or where.

Ruskens Became Empty in Halifax Steamer Arrives Short of Coal

Halifax dispatch reports the steamer Trulw Stean er Bhitniega from Yokohama via Sept WW Art Mong King and Suez to Boston arriving short of coal. A corn af tin Caydin by Best reported a storing drip and damage noted though details are unclear.

Halifax Trulw Steaner Bhitniega Yokohama Art Mong King Suez Boston Caydin Best

Journalist Pioneer Founded American Press Association

A long obituary honors Major Silas Weeks, veteran journalist and founder of the American Press Association in 1882, once the nation’s largest syndicate. It details his Civil War service, war wounds, and later influence as editor and thinker in Chicago and New York.

American Press Association Weiler

Cardinal Lecot Dead in France Church Crisis Echo

Cardinal Lecot, archbishop of Vicans, died in Chambéry, France, from brain hemorrhage during a visit. Born 182? appointed bishop 139, he opposed separation of church and state though condemning measures taken against Catholics. Also reports a prehistoric site being excavated in Washington with Grande Canyon finds and “Seat of Mantis Ram” noted.

Chambery France Fabehfal Culte Finns

Sportsmen's Great Surprise in Lowell Lakeville Incident

A chaotic scene in Lowell Massachusetts near Lakeville involves shots from a pistol and a rapid police response. Deputies, city officials, and a local society officer describe windows shattered and crowd disarray. A bystander was killed and a train accident followed as authorities investigate the strange assault and the day’s events unfold in December.

Blind Senatorial Message Sparks Suspicion in Legislature

A garbled report claims blind senators worry about government branches and possible secret service influence. The text alludes to tensions between the president and Congress, with vague mentions of investigations, security concerns, and potential political machinations surrounding the executive and judiciary.

Senate House

Life and Health Notes From Westinity and Beyond

Fragmented OCR lands a sprawling, disjointed summary touching on life in Westinity, a Metropolitan scene, a clerical procession, a Sunday service controversy, dental health mentions, and a naval purchase linked to Colombo. Readable portions cite Vues Tenn Wanamansi and A Toad, with scattered references to New York, clergy proceedings, and a navy department noting a Sunday event impact.

Simon Sworn Into Office and Inaugural Parade

In a formal ceremony Simon was sworn into office amid a security presence as President Antiles presided. The event included a wreath laying and a procession through PURDA street on Meecis with escorts and regional officials confirming the transfer of power.

Miniatera Dhu Tonwee Antiles Shitan Ted Haut Whey Suds Starive Ted Woeshelt de Peesincy Mie Vetorten M Horta Fareier Assaisters Rosul Simon Purda Meecis

Custer Lays Before Re Phils Dew On Court Hearing

A court hearing addresses the transfer of Hitce enter and the advisability of ordering child protection for three juvenile suspects. Juries consider whether the children were properly restrained during alleged acts as public prosecutors present evidence.

Phils Dew Tollane Cieiy Methoe Princess de Savin Maas Alo Cistel Ia Conaidertis Ehildeon Pullie Cie Tien Ehildeon

Unclear historic notice fragment with malformed text

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions dates and places but is largely unreadable. Reads like a damaged obituary or notice with references to years, a person named Beedonhe, and scattered biographical phrases, but most names and events are garbled.

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