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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1908

Page

4

Local Businesses Appear in Portsmouth Herald Page

A fragmented listings page of merchants and stalls along State and Congress streets and near Market Street. It names Mosey Bros, Newa Stand, Batchelder’s News Stand, Wentworth House, Walker’s Variety Store, and multiple residents across Kittery York New Castle Ogunquit and Wells. The OCR shows numerous misspellings and incomplete addresses.

Rockingham Hotel State St Mosey Bros Congress St. DR Bye Fred Abrams Kittery Walker Alacy Kitters Austin Googing Fred Wt Marden Kittery Polat Arthur Sennards Kittery Polot W. F. Coveins Ogunquit WU. G. Moulton Wella Corner

Weather notes on calm wind and low water in town

Fragmentary weather report describes calm winds, low water levels, and a squally day. Mentions a breeze that failed to wake windmills and a restrained mercury reading, with unclear local details and dates.

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New Arcade Bowl Opens Amid City Festivities

Readable fragments describe New Year events at the Arcade Alleys and a new arcade bowl opening on January 2. Portland and Dover set matches at the Arcade, with social gatherings, a Kearsarge Engine Company concert and ball at Free man’s Hall on New Year’s Eve, and pole removals on Green Street. Community notices invite inspection and attendance, with references to local businesses, a rededication of a building project, and various society happenings.

John Mott Congress Street Dee Deslers Portland Dover Wieket Ehvaileal Doghie Aed Kearsarge Engine Company Freeman's Hall

Police Court Opens as Four Dates Heard and Released

First session today hears four dates and releases all defendants. Joan Sullivan and Werk Adwins to appear before local tribunal for sever Haye Heal Judge Simoes mid day for unmaenness. Cases placed on file with one day of hearing at Gate halls.

Swaenes Joan Sullivan Werk Adwins, the Great Jocal Trilinal Sever Haye Simoes Miday Gate Misia

Navy bureaus merged under new secretary move

Navy departments undergo consolidation as Admiral Washington Lee Capps, the chief constructor, and other officials depart under Secretary Newheres guidance. The order creates a single steam engineering bureau, aligning with reforms and signaling broad departmental restructuring and resignations.

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Manufactures Seek River Access and Port Facilities

The Upper River remains open late as discussions unfold on bringing manufacturers to the area. A Port Pennsylvania firm pledges substantial onshore work and rail frontage, with plans to employ bands and crews during peak season. A shift in port activity is noted as early as this week, marking a historic increase in freight and shipping along the river.

Navy yard tensions and wartime mobilization amid labor unrest

A fragmented report depicts Navy yards both locally and abroad amid calls for wage justice, hints at AWOL sailors, and references government actions, court cases, and enforcement in a wartime context. It notes Admirals and officials, prison terms, and labor pressures affecting naval operations.

Rifle Practice Report From State Guard Figures Revealed

Major Arthur Fo Ghinmings led the county militia unit in rifle practice at the ypamattoa P8bs, with a department header stating the report will depart the Washing office. The figures include 108 experts and 33 sharpshooters, with notable rankings across the first infantry and other units, highlighting merit columns and qualifications for the season.

Arthur Fo Ghinmings Wassis Ard Kec Taran Manchester

The Big Five Rival City Council Foes Vow To Fight

Speculation runs as Taos Wise TAOS discussion centers on the big Ave coalition likely to seek city control. Reported chatter hints at rival blocs, with timing and turnout key as candidates whisper about possible gains and the upcoming election dynamics.

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Personal notes from visiting friends in town and travel glimpses

Meander Prader and son of Rich avily avone visit Tennessee Vusten Miss Marlon Roby of Nasi hosts friends in city. Misa Fosley of Boston guests Pleasant Mir. Horace Thouton Olyalo plans a two week visit to DIF Tin Gale. Myra Leonard of Toast Stee Ue hosts atunts. Andie Waylon refuses Tee. Taanes Brooks and children plan a few north line farter. MGS Shepton Miyaur of saber Willy Mires. Peter W. Shea recently at Hilifax after mother’s death returns Sunday. Charles Hil US Mt. Of Gone ordered to Charleston command. Cal Edward Ty Steadles on vacation visits navy yard for supplies. Rain Colonie ducks arrive in San Francisco then Portland party travels 908 miles home. The class Will now arse and spell eveth seen as to he wrongs cetthe Troster.

Meander Prader Richavily Avone Marlon Roby Nasi Misa Fosley Boston Demuig Weais Mir Horace Thouton Olyalo Myra Leonard Beri Andie Waylon Cal Edward Ty Steadles Remy Navy Yard Colonie Ducks Portland San Franciero Am Tiesitiy Cran

Old Times in Anchorage Harbor Observed

Fragmentary OCR describes harbor sights with a tolbrige barer Sup Hosare and a crowd near the Lower harbor. Vague names and actions appear as observers note figures, a Bitser and Mats, a fox perch, and a savage Ws near the water.

AteLaughian Himiber Anchorage Bareser

Water and Ice by Railroad Track Accident

An OCR damaged local item describes a drunken man and a boy, a Manchester incident, and a railroad yard accident. It notes a record time and a cold night scene, with references to hotel guests, injuries, and a late inspection revealing a salvageable situation. The report uses vague terms and appears to recount a minor mishap near a rail yard with lingering aftermath.

Reserved Seats for Haverhill Event On Sale Wednesday

Primary ticket release posted listing seating options for Haverhill event on Wednesday. Tickets are limited and may sell out quickly. The lineup includes performers Waverthile Jonas, Sau Vellanshee, Wan Roy, Follanshee, and others at Newick Ableden Chase Munysbad Pilsvint Seis.

Enw Haverhill Sale Sarmrd Phirmary Jjeserver Evenue Waverthile Ionas Sau Vellanshee Tb Roy Follanshee Cradle Barryclough Newick Ableden Chase Munysbad Pilsvint Seis

Unclear text fragment from city meeting notes

Fragmentary OCR notes reference city hall events with names like Clerk Laan Giro and Miss Voll. content is garbled and noncoherent, providing no clear actions, dates, or outcomes to summarize.

Hew Year's Day at the If. A Cy The Portsmouth Athletic Oli

An OCR fragment describes a Portsmouth athletic event on New Year’s Day with references to a club home and proceedings on a Friday evening. The text is garbled but indicates a schedule or celebration tied to the new year in Portsmouth.

THE Portsmouth Athletic Oli Prdilay Exeauig

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