23 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1913
Page
1
A reported threat to an ill father, allegedly by a person named Mur Cuil, prompted police and a public inquiry. Witnesses testified about the incident in a city apartment building as investigators pursued the claim and considered actions against the involved parties.
Fragmentary text mentions a person named Bori and a friend friend of Uin with terms that resemble a private note or event. Uncertain details prevent precise identification of place date or action.
A garbled OCR sweep shows names and places with jumbled phrases. It mentions Kittery Point, Bundy, and various personal names amid scattered phrases about events and towns, with unclear actions or outcomes.
Report notes Abe Attell expects to defeat Dick Kilbane in their upcoming fight. The article references predicted methods and crowd expectations, with emphasis on Attell’s confidence and Kilbane’s stated plan to counter.
Fragmentary text shows a bowling league page with team names and lines but is heavily garbled. The readable bits reference a Nationals team context, lanes, scores, and a Brookey/Goers or similar club, yet essential details are missing. The item appears to be a clipped public notice or standings page with damaged entry lines and unclear dates or places.
Morley Button teams dominate in a lean front setup as Murray Button defeats Seeley Wat. The Hota wan pe gua yelling, Mh geneet, in a brisk contest with strong offense and defense from Morley Button squad.
A meeting of the General Citizens Military Club No. 6 was held on Monday evening. Officers listed include Quartermaster, Sergeant, and Guard roles with names such as William Mentpaltre and Michael Sheri. Attendance rose to about 5000, reflecting strong enlistment interest and confidence in military service amid wartime.
A fallaway communication from Chauncey Hackett discusses the Gerrish Island case in which the government’s fort site damaged private property. The Supreme Court held the United States did not take the land but could fortify the fort, affecting nearby cottages and a hotel without compensation.
A government report notes over 14 000 workers in hosiery and tent goods industries under wage scales. It cites higher earnings for shorter hours and per day pay, with adjustments reflecting industry conditions and regional cost factors.
In Columbia, Governor Bloveo’s clemency stance draws scorn from prison guards who report demoralized inmates at the state penitentiary. Capt W N Sanday cites convicts as feeling punished and ungovernable, urging stricter discipline and immediate pardons policy review amid strained labor and factory tensions.
A garbled 19th century item describes municipal improvements in fixtures and modernization efforts. It notes progress by workers and organizers focusing on sanitary upgrades and modern infrastructure, citing urban renewal and cost.
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