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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1908

Page

5

Dead man found beside Wells Depot railroad track

The Portsmansk Evening Herald reports a man was found dead beside the Wells Depot railroad yard in Wells, Maine. Coroner J. W. Gordon ordered a careful examination of the remains, which described a 25 to 30 year old dark skinned man, five feet seven inches tall, wearing a brown suit and derby hat. Evidence of facial injuries noted while investigators searched the scene.

Portsmansk Evening Herald Welle Depot Maine Br. J. W. Gordon York Joseph Walernonse Wells AP Cotgny Ovid Colin Gr

Naval debate on vanadium steel for ships and weapons

The report discusses the potential use of vanadium in naval armor and weapon steel. It notes opinions of Lt. ComdrCleketh Davis on defensive and offensive steel, with emphasis on shipbuilding needs and the balance between armor and gun steel.

Weship Ik Utah Bovine Cleketh Davis Davis Wakeney

Flanders Sued For A Thousand Dollars In Court

A civil suit heard today in the Mie superior court involves Flanders of Newcasthe and John Venton of the aie bwin. Flanders alleges damages for injuries from a night store clash claiming self defense, while Venton counters with related claims. A second case concerns a breach of estate services at Cyri Drake of Thenton and related allegations.

Roy Newcasthe John Venton Che Plaintul Mlaunders Winn Jim Yeaton Cyri Drake Thenton

Big Fire in Manchester Destroys Property and Injures Three

A severe blaze in Manchester damages Mr de Grays stone and surrounding properties, injuring three men and forcing evacuations as flames threatened nearby buildings. Firefighters, led by observers, battled the inferno while residents rushed to safety and the crowd watched in alarm.

de Gray Manchester Aie Ailey Dhe Praid Letee Dir Charlotte Walter S Orebeira

Seven Burned to Death in New York Shipyard Fire

A fire at a New York shipyard killed seven workers as alarms failed to halt the blaze. Investigators traced the cause to faulty wiring and delayed safety protocols amid chaotic emergency responses.

Fire Tragedy On Third Street Ends In Multiple Deaths

A catastrophic blaze on Third Street incites a chaotic rescue as several tenants perish and many are saved from a boarded tenement. Witnesses describe intense flames and collapsing stairwells while authorities recount casualties and investigations into the incendiary blaze.

Boston and Maine Railway Company’s Interchange Controversy

A garbled 19th century passage discusses the Boston and Maine traffic, interests, and legal implications tied to rail routes. It references the West Shore and Delaware and Hudson lines, noting interstate commerce concerns and long standing trade advantages, with mentions of Manhattan and New York Central links and proposed property benefits under state and federal scrutiny.

Delaware Macini Boston Maine Shell Reeve Owery Praitaire Delaware & Tmudsen York Aid Corieast New York New Thiven Ibattond

Fragmentary OCR Note on Etymology and Performance

A brief unreadable OCR fragment discusses the word progress or development, mentioning evident confusion and a possibly ironic stance. It references arithmetic and historic implementation, but lacks clear names, dates, or events to confirm specifics.

Chinese Freemason Lodge Formed in Port Hind

A Chinese lodge of Freemasons was established in Port Hind with rooms at Parcington. The gathering included several local dignitaries and noted elders from nearby towns. Officers listed include Noy Liang Mig of New York and Tomas le Meliones, with multiple 820 degree masons and a New York connection. The event marked the formal instigation of the lodge for yearly meetings and ceremonial work.

Purt- Hind Wiestia Kane Oweutkhy Nang Daltbutlan Miia Tak Parcington Porland Tugwats Boston Pie Noy Liang Mig New York Axe Tomas le Meliones George O. Viallipson Wit Porthind George FE. Lawson Aaron Melee Heston Sten We Colored Order of Mare Roo Direé Ax Spurloua Cowel-Laminen Masanie Wein

Dana at Ninety Two Saint Celebrates Long Career

Midge Sylvesturg, aged ninety two, marked a long career as a New Hampshire lawyer with a quiet anniversary at his Concord home. Joe Dinn, born Oct 19 1818 in Orford, is noted as the Dartmouth College class of 1839 graduate and the oldest living Dartmouth alumnus. Judge Dann, though frail, remained active in Mer rimack county and attended daily court movements, while friends recalled his steady health and persistence.

Midge Sylvesturg Lowyer New Hampshire LA Hank Montgomer Straet Concord Flewis Joe Dinn Orford Cond Crow Dyavenmouth College Dartmouth Judge Dann Merrimack County Heles Aditt Nana Bug Newlamyshire Bana Calon

Instant relief for wounds and injuries ad from 1880s era

Fragmentary ad style text offers a medicine claim promising quick pain relief and wound healing for minor injuries. It mentions a product or person named De, Thomas and hints at a remedy for cuts and bruises with urgent care language.

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