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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1909

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Battleship New Hampshire En Route to Local Port

The post office received word Friday that the battleship New Hampshire is on its way to the yard. Mail is routed from New York to the ship's starting port and then to its destination as the Bureau of Navigation notes its movements. The ship should arrive here in about a week.

New Hampshire New York Bureau of Navigation Henry F. Colby Labram Seaward Dover Hiram Thomson Easton Albert Tabey Columbia Handoff Charles ¢. Dodge Salem Jo Lewis Stortridge Portsmouth James A. Donahue Very Emery Annie Jameson Cora Wyoming

Navy Yard Ratings Change May Cut First Class Pay

The Sperry report on navy yard regulations aims to revise employee ratings, potentially reducing first class pay by 25 cents to 1 dollar a day. A minority report exists and Secretary Meyer must approve the rules. The proposal ties to the Newberry plan for yard reorganization and Meyer will study it after returning from Annapolis where he met with Senator Hale and other senate naval affairs committee members.

Washington Sperry Rport Navy Yards Navy Yard Mey Newberry Secertary Meyer Annapolis Capitol Hale Senate Naval Affairs Committee

Portsmouth Men Will Go Banquet for Ex Mayor Keenan

Dover ex mayor Keenan will be honored with a banquet in Portsmouth on Wednesday as local officials plan a formal tribute for his service. The event brings together civic leaders and residents to recognize his contributions to the city.

Rank Keenan Dover

Dover Fourth Coast Artillery to Honor State Matters Work

Dover city officers of the First Company Coast Artillery plan to attend the Wednesday evening festivities recognizing his hard and faithful work in the interests of state matters during the last legislature.

Coast Artillery Dover Toany Ontitta Makters

Admiral Melville Speech Sparking Navy Reorganization Debate

Washington May 7 Secretary Meyer says he will take cognizance of a speech delivered last night by Admiral George W Melville retired. The question remains whether he will be called to account for his remarks. He has long voiced his views, and the department has shown leniency due to his service and age.

Washington Nay Meyer George W Melville Melville Department Navy

Body found in river near Salmon Falls dam

The body of Archie Noble, who died by suicide three weeks earlier by jumping into the river above Salmon Falls dam, was found this morning a quarter mile from the mills on the river. The North bell remained silent at its usual ringing time on Friday, causing concern.

Archie Noble Salmon Falls Hant

Memorial Sunday plans and village notes in Kittery

Memorial Sunday will be preached May 30 by the pastor of the Second Christian church as the community notes routine moves and local changes. The piece lists relocations, new builds, church services, school Arbor Day observances, and social events among residents of Kittery and nearby areas.

Diriga Odd Kellows' Hall Willian M Philbrick Miss Phillips Portsmouth Second Methodist Church Daniel Onslatt Christ Willhlur Epworth Longagees T. Pitts Eliot Kittery Women's Christian Temperance Berwick Second Christian Church Charles Manson Boston and Maine Railroad Company Edward H. Macy Bible Estella Kramer Christian Endeavor Society Walter Fernald Hattie Howe Otis Avenue Boston Olivia Willey Badgers Island Charles Meyers Government Street Daniel Street Ned Paul Rogers Road Ping Hill James Able Ida Marshall Thomas Morrow Paul Sherman \aldron Gale Show Company Austin Basler Lave Jane Gorton Harry Trafton

One Held for Grand Jury in Portsmouth Court

Edward Murray, charged with drunkenness and flashing a gun at Chick's lunch room, appeared in Portsmouth Police Court. He claimed no intent to harm anyone, promised to drop firearms if released, and was ordered to deposit his artillery with police while the case proceeds. Trufus Wood fined five dollars and costs suspended pending lawful collection. George Birdsong and Joseph Gould, charged with criminal assault, had Gould jailed without bail and Birdsong continued to Monday.

Edward ‘Murray Chick Antider Marshal Turley Murray American Express Company Boston Massachusetts Trufus Wood Luther Amazeen Market Street Woods Amazeen George Birdsong Joseph Gould Gould Superior Court Birdsong

Eliot High School Baseball Game Loses Wide Margin

Eliot High School hosts Traipe Academy in a Friday game, the visitors overpower the home team with the feature a four bagger by Prime. Morice Grover leaves for York to work as a carpenter. Clergymen fill Sunday duties at local churches. Wedding invitations go out for Lester Spinney of Washington DC. Grange plans discuss building funding and land assets. A W Cocker recovers from illness.

Eliot Traipe Academy Eliot High School Murice Grover York Dercon Abraham HW Wcittery Point George W. Brown Booth 1 Wligt Adventist Church Lester Spinney Hiiot Washington, DC. C

Mousie Wall Teled Presents New Week at AT Music Hall

The Great For Rest Company performs at Mousie Wall teled with Whesianists and Princess Thelma aided by trained callie dogs. The act runs for six weeks, featuring the solo dog act and a new dancing breeette named the darling.

Mousie Wall Great Forrest Company Princess Thelma Callie

Ahn Knights Attend Communion at 8.34 Mass

The Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Knights of Columbus will attend the 8:34 mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday morning in a joint delegation.

Order of Hibernians Knights of Columbus

Weather Outlook and Saturday Closures Notice

Saturday night and Sunday showers at night followed by fair and warmer weather on Sunday. My place of business will be closed Saturdays at 1 p m from May 8 to Sept 11 1909. J W Barrett Plumber 17 Bow Street.

J. W. Barrett Bow St

Juror White In Asylum

Maynard May 8 William A White was taken to the insane asylum at Wellesley. The juror from the Jordan case has grown violently insane since the trial. The strain of the life-and-death verdict is blamed for the breakdown. His physician says the outbreak stems from years of condition and he appeared rational during the trial. Neither side supports a new trial.

Maynard Mays Wiliam A. White Wellesley White Jordan Bla Atness

Mrs Boyle Convicted In Kidnaping Case

May 8. Mrs James Boyle was convicted of conspiring with her husband in the kidnapping of Willie Whi. The defense argued she was not in Pennsylvania at the time. Sentencing awaited. she faces at least one year in prison and potentially life imprisonment.

James Willie Whi Boyle Pennsylvania Boyles

Navy and Seignments Shake Up Top Naval Posts

President Taft and Secretary Moyer initiate aging active policy for key duties. Rear Admiral Pilsbury, retired, to leave the bureau chief post in July, to be replaced by Rear Admiral William P. Potter. Capt. John M. Bowker named superintendent of the Naval Academy at Annapolis, succeeding Capt. Charles J. Badger as he moves to a battleship assignment.

Washington May Taft Moyer Pilsbury Bureau of Cation Roatl Fas William P. Potter John M. Bowrer Connecticut Naval Academy At Annapolis Charles J. Badger

Bristol De Brular Dead and Naval Cadet Visit Planned

The sudden death of Dr RoHreg is reported as well known in Fortsmouth where he was liked. The midshipmen from the naval academy will arrive August fifth and stay until the seventh, with many friends in the city promised a warm welcome. Doan's Ointment touted as curing piles.

RoHreg Fortsmouth Paducah The Naval Academy

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Navy Yard Ratings Admiral Melville Navy Department Volka Dols Madras Hatiste DIM Pancras OODS Sint Wists India P. K Secersereere Ds Tele Lie Bie Fle Lone Yard Ladies’ Home Journal Patterns Mitchell Christian Biblical Institute Williams Avenue Luella M. Smith Greenwich Conn Josiah McCobb Mrs. Gentbner Charlestown Kittery Point Mara Ugh Rockingham County Light & Power CO Portsmouth Police Court Grange Hall Grange John M. Jill Grange A.W. Cocker Music BR. DE Brular Doan
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