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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
7
Residents in Kittery and surrounding towns gathered for church circle events and social visits as weather and sea reports intersect with family arrivals. The piece notes weddings, family movements, school activities, and local hospitality, with references to Portsmouth, Worcester, and Portland events and routines.
Fragmented report details Mr George Phi betel and Mrs George Willette, a sea voyage near Cayo, a lime table to keep stowage, barge Ghiy Yann bound for Newtmnes port, cargo losses and diversions, names of several vessels and local residents, plus meetings and visits. The narrative is garbled with many misspellings and unclear dates.
The City Council discussed revised ordinances at a Tuesday session led by the mayor. Several petitions were approved including repairs on planned streets and signs, with one request for a sidewalk on Midas Street amid opposition concerns.
The report outlines a violent incident involving Raphael Di Profio and others, with multiple injuries and a fatal aftermath. Witnesses describe gunfire at a Market Street home, the attacker pursued, and a police investigation noting ballistic wounds and hospital treatment. Investigators linked a number of local figures to the event and possible motives.
The report details a fatal incident in Exeter where Peter Chase of Nove layriviek perished after being struck near the railroad crossing. It describes the wrecked scene, the immediate aftermath, and mentions persons connected to the event, including local residents and party members involved in the investigation. Further context references the community’s response and ongoing inquiries.
The text mixes names, places, and fragments from a Poway area report with unclear events. It mentions possible references to Mepein, Mes ppeet, and local figures such as Myer and Catheyin. The passage resembles a damaged page with scattered names, dates, and phrases rather than a coherent story.
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