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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
5
Police found Mrs. C. H. Stewart badly hurt after a knife attack at her home in Newington. Charles Te Clyih, the husband, fled the scene but was later located near his residence. Officers reported the home in disarray with injuries and a cluttered kitchen.
Tommy Murphy faces fresh charges after a prior jail term for entering freight cars. The case centers on stealing chickens from Rose McCarthy’s property on Con Brese Street, with Mrs. McCarthy testifying before a grand jury. Evidence includes witnesses and a medical exam for age-related considerations.
The trial of Deprofio began this morning as prosecutors outlined the case. Testimony referenced a stabbing and a threatened attack, with details of the wound and subsequent medical care. The court heard about plans to present evidence and the defense motion to separate matters. The proceeding also noted the defendant’s appearance and preliminary statements.
A 70 year old woman, Mrs. Stewart, was found injured in a kitchen after an attack. She was conscious with heavy bleeding and treated by physicians who fixed wounds. Sheriff Collis questioned witnesses as authorities prepared for potential transfer to an asylum. The victim was well known and lived in the area for years.
Resale notice for tungsten lamps sold below cost with no life guarantee beyond initial perfect condition. Includes caveats on return of burned lamps and references to a Whipamerm in the text.
Fragmentary report from a small town event at a bridge near the river. Mentions Arthur W. Carr and staff workers, an evening gathering, and a ceremony or display at a local green space in Yarapton. Names, places, and exact actions are partially unreadable.
The body of Juha Smith, who died on Wednesday at the home of bla amit, is being taken to Boston. Mrs. Tabies Linckey, Hassell SITCIT, Way to Testa, and O. W. Warn are mentioned in connection with the case. Remedies advertised for earache and throat pain appear amid the garbled text.
A detailed account of a naval ball hosted by the crew of the U S Marietta. The evening featured flag decor in rosy red white and blue, an Amelia Hag stage display, and an orchestra by PEN. Krik's ensemble. Officers and committees organized a grand reception with a midnight to four a m closing, a festive menu including chicken salad oysters rolls and cakes, and formal toasts by Navy officers.
Fragmentary report identifies Thomas McKee, a Weaver, as a victim connected to a crash on the Boston and Maine Western division near Powwow River. Text is garbled but suggests a freight train derailment or collision with McKee among the injured or dead.
In a narrow matchup at No 9 Cashing Court, Dover snatched a key score to edge ahead. The tactical play and late rally underscored Dover’s resolve in a tense contest.
The funeral of Lemuel Malcolm Bridie was held at 2 30 this afternoon at the home of his parents on Nichards avenue. Rev George W Farmer conducted the services. The burial followed at South Cemetery under the direction of O Wyham.
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