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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1908
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR text mentions places and dates in Maine with scattered names and numbers. It references towns such as Manchester and Rockingham, along with dates and monetary figures, but the overall meaning is unclear. The passage seems to be a damaged public notice or local item with inconsistent formatting.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Portsmouth Electric Railway market situation with unclear figures and names. It notes dates, locations, and possible bid or rate figures, mentioning Little Bones Mad and Wat d80 pds with several unclear personal names. The item resembles a public notices or fare-related brief with scattered numbers and place names.
Ferry departures from Navy Yard and Portsmouth run throughout the day with multiple morning and afternoon trips. Weekend and holiday times differ, offering earlier and later sailings to accommodate passengers.
Schedule notes cover May 13 through October 15 with weekly entries on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It lists R. M. Doyle U.S.N. as Commandant with BL Moore noted and references the Yied unit under U.S.N. command.
A torn narrative recounts a pawnshop case linked to a young man and his guardian, with a claimant seeking redemption of a loan. The tale unfolds through a spectral cast of names, transactions, and a twisting motive as the pawned item and its owner face scrutiny and legal inquiry.
Eye witnesses describe a tense pursuit following a jailbreak attempt near Silver Creek. George Martin, Mercy Day administrator, faces questioning as lawmen close in on the fugitive. The page details a chaotic scene with Allen, Sheriff, and townsfolk watching closely amid gunfire and the hunt for the escaped suspect.
A garbled account recounts odd dialogue about the Plated Codring and Ida Ife, with mentions of a Hilt mora and Umaveled fie Hal fimere. The fragment hints at a promenade scene and a vehicle encounter, describing curious exchanges and a failing plan amid a busy port setting.
A dramatic fire and collapse occur in a high rise in Poco, with residents and bystanders watching as flames erupt. Police and emergency crews battle the blaze while civilians flee. The narrative follows alarm, the collapse, and the chaotic aftermath. An eyewitness account notes the building, the street, and the crowd reactions.
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