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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1908

Page

5

Rush orders received on Paducah and Marietta ships

Orders have been issued to hasten ships Paducah and Marietta for quick sailing to Venezuelan waters amid suspected tension. Rear Admiral Arnold and the armored cruiser North Carolina head toward the area, with possible delays affecting Maine’s departure.

Paducah Marietta Mavird Venezuelan Toth Armold Daltteshijy Maine Armored Cruiger North Carolina

Fire at Kennosunk destroys Maine street building

A blaze swept the Maine street property in Kur nehimus, owned by S.C. Griily, causing extensive damage to the structure. Details on injuries or cause were not available in the readable text.

Maine Street Kurnehimus S.C. Griily and

Fire damages Holinglefeld store in row of wooden structures

A stove damaged fire gutted a storefront in a block of wooden buildings in the business district. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours Wednesday and salvaged much of the interior while securing adjacent structures.

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Jack in Town Chief of York Fire Fighters

Jack Young, chief of York Fire Department, toured the town to interview several fire fighting experts. The visit aims to establish partnerships and advance new training methods and equipment. The effort follows his recent appointment and ongoing modernization plans.

York Jack Young WeYors Fire Deptirigieni Chief Young Jack

Hallroom Boys Barber Shop Turmoil Sparks Quick Relief

Feral mischief and chaotic antics unfold as Hallroom Boys stage a noisy, unruly scene at a local barber shop. Patrons flee while store staff attempt to calm the disturbance and restore order amid the commotion. Shoppers nearby report the incident impacted street activity and drew police attention.

New Hampshire Lynch Law Victim Albert Entwistle Dies

Albert Entwistle dies after clashes over religious reform in Jefferson. The Universalist yard foreman and longtime city worker, famed for charity, suffered a fatal incident during a confrontation with Harvesters supporters. Survived by three daughters, one son, and a brother, services planned in Portsmouth.

New Hampshire Albert H. Entwistle de Iy Marehoust Damen Hiasdge Knights of Pything Portsmouth Meeteo Oliver Goldsmith Walter Maud William T. Entwistle Elty. Fey

Unclear: fragmented obituary and notices in 19th century text

Fragmentary OCR notes detail a funeral for Jeremiah P. Goodwin and scattered family, locale on Pleasant Street, Santh Mhiat, and references to other local figures and topics. The passage blends memorial details with disjoint items, small notices, and era commentary from an Army War College context, lacking cohesive narrative.

Dew Arthur Genyer Pleasant Street Santh Pinkham Roy Hell Quincy Ron Vistein Iamity van Nerden Slonitien Pwo Aiska Andy Toews Hs Thal Byrliesie States Army Epilene

Maynard Powder Mills Blew Up Again in Town

Fragmented OCR text describes a catastrophic explosion at Maynard Powder Mills causing structural damage and fires. Scattered phrases mention destruction of buildings, shattered windows, and widespread debris. References to nearby streets, individuals, and emergency responses are obscured and unreliable.

Death of Mrs Nellie M Batchelder in 75 MiGRe stream

The will of Mrs Nellie Mo Batchelter widow of the tele Hein is named. Charles Ee Batchelder and a list of relatives appear among the named parties. County Solicitor SHhntea HW Patehelden city Treasurer and other heirs are noted as present. The central will is stated to be private.

Son C. £. Batchelter Lea Nellie Mo Batchelter Tele Hein Charles Ee Batchelder Ain Two Amihters Patehelden City Treaser Dot Giehidder Allee Gaicheldee Punk M. Hatehelder Annie Atehelder Vretior Bearkom Aly Ally

Bond Reopened Amid Native Ceremony At Ridge Point

An archaic text recounts a ceremony at Ridge Point where Tauath Kalen’s bond is restored. Elders lead a procession as drums resound and attendees express joy. the event closes with a communal meal and ritual offerings to honor the restoration.

Notice reveals a fragmented local event listing

A damaged OCR notice outlines a small gathering or sale with partial names and items such as wine wait and meals. Readable fragments mention attendees like Mets and Gans and vague references to a local person or event, but concrete details are missing.

Five Thousand Books a Month Frame Suppressed Delivery

The text fragment notes a stated goal of delivering five thousand books monthly with irregular delivery to the public. It mentions months and a percentage 19 percent, and references a figure 17,890 related to a period or total, but the readability is fragmentary and uncertain.

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Resting Irreconcilable Veterans Honor Hall

An obituary notice details the laid to rest of individuals with dates and local mentions. Names appear in garbled form, showing a funeral or memorial context. The fragment mentions a ceremony and community ties, highlighting the loss and respect paid in a small-town setting.

Acknowledgment From Ledger Officials Stirs Local Mention

Fragmentary OCR note references dalers, a bag, and names like POILBRICK and Sausberthage amid vague items. The readable bits hint at a ledger or accounting acknowledgment involving local officials or school figures. No clear event or outcome is stated.

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