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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1908

Page

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Two Injured In Electric Road Accident

A car near Willamaycaue to Kittery on Friday crashed into a telegraph pole, injuring Elmer Riley and Mrs. Margaret Kean. The force knocked the pole and left both passengers hurt. Mrs. Kean suffered abdominal pain while Elmer Riley was also injured as the vehicle careened after impact.

Atiakie Willamaycaue Kittery Motema Elmer Riley Margaret Hean Yerkett Street Hayden William Avetet Ole Ear Sue Elmer Dart Bret Kean

Masses Express Rates Declared Excessive by Board

Massachusetts railroad commissioners find express charges between Boston and outlying towns excessive and unreasonable. They cite recent rate increases by American Furresh and Nation Express and urge a preliminary adjustment pending fuller interstate review. The decision notes high Boston area density and the burden on residents relying on mail and parcels.

American Nation Express Boston Mirchi Association Massachusetts Dosten Ilyaacad Coltahr Adams Express Apis York

Fragmentary Portraits From a Turbulent Page

A garbled excerpt presents a disjointed, stylized glimpse of social tensions and personal turmoil. Possible references to names, places, and events drift through a stream of misread words, with phrases implying critique, disguise, and public perception in a historical register.

Lane Case Seure Deneedments and Charity Dinners

Fragmented OCR lists names and amounts tied to a charity event at a church hall. Names include Miss Pedhe Q. Woe lacs and Ming TMluanar, with sums such as 39.00 and 24.00. Mentions a Ladies Danse and New York contributor Mrs Maul Wo.

Chikdran Geatefolly Miss Pedhe Q Mashan We Peireo Misslanaey Serelory Talarhanelven Mite Hoke Dr. Henfanbr Tre Aci Mmu Haydlis New York Tayea Howard Wellemlunt Society Fund

Dover Baptist Mayday Event Attracts Various Teams

A garbled sports brief lists teams and dates including Colts Row 1 and A Sowa, with mentions of Mayday event activities and several players, suggesting a local multi-team track or meet at Dover Baptist site.

Abe Do & L Roberts Sowa Athoad

Suspect Surrenders After Police Pursuit

Gave himself up after police chased him for alleged theft and watering at a site. Officers arranged to detain him at Abington with a planned arrest on Saturday. The suspect, 27, was described as worn and exhausted, signaling end of the chase.

G. Kaigh Mac Lowa

Moving Pictures at Music Hall Next Week

S. A. Melntosh presents his world leading moving pictures and curios at Music Hall with two performances slated for Wednesday and Thursday. Mr Nebitosh, famed motion picture expert, will exhibit foreign and local views. prices range from 1 to 20 cents.

S.A. Melntosh Music Hall Nebitosh Portsmouth

Fragmentary account of a naval engine shipboard scene

A readable fragment describes crew actions aboard a vessel with radiated engines and a marine captain. An elderly observer shows cautious interest as the ship maneuvers, with one figure identified by a plaque bearing Rear Admiral WS. The excerpt ends with a note of formal courtesy to the officer.

Martford Getty Adtowent Ee Cid

Greenland Christian Fadenvorager meeting change

The Greenland Christian Fadenvorager meeting is moved from evening to 2:40 o'clock. John D P Weels passed Saran Nay in Hostan, Sts. Thomas FT Weetworth closed her Baystle Menco on Srnday and left for New York est. Mr and Mrs Langton will go de their heat a Kittery.

John DP Weels Hostan Sts Thomas FT Weetworth Srnday New York Langton Kittery Florida Fehn Searston Dorelester Ses Marston Charles Lt Haratt Pary Cottage St Aston Maat

Voters Call for Sessions and Election Dates

The document outlines dates for council sessions and an election at the chamber of the police court, listing sessions in September and October and a general election day on November 3, 1908. It instructs voters to verify their registration and states eligibility and certification requirements for participation.

Che CK Paristmouth Cannell Chamber Raakhig

Maine Referendum League Faces Waterduin and Tease

A fragmented passage discusses Maine referendum efforts, naming groups and individuals in a murky context. It mentions Waterduin Mia and Hevervarden Tease, with references to ballot corruption and legal concerns. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse.

Uae Pellesus

South Hampton Cleric TS Calton Public Address

Fragmented OCR text mentions Reverend TS Calton and a public statement or sermon in Missouri amid unclear context. The readable bits reference a sermon or pastor’s remarks and a potential fall season event, with names and places garbled. No coherent actions or outcomes are established in the surviving fragments.

Fragmentary OCR notes on Kenyon and associates in late 19th century

Fragmented text mentions Kenyon, a Wot yreniaswd var sig uard, and a plan to travel to Sydmure Washington. References to Mr Ki ss Het work and Niteband on eheen Citi Mbesy Keay Inve, with mentions of a "Meat Miz" and a prospective joint with a bid for a biveleind in the West.

Kenyon Mir Sydmure Washington Agioneards Lybey

Portada High Football Preview Shifts Focus to New Material

Local coverage outlines Portada High preparing for an afternoon practice session as the Vineteam and Midd teams work on fresh material. Coaches emphasize adaptation and conditioning ahead of a forthcoming slate of games.

Ti Portada High euLun

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