16 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1902
Page
1
A noisy local column from our special correspondent covers broad topics. It notes Gen. Gale and associates exuding confidence amid upcoming events and mentions various community happenings, people, and a bustling local scene with letters, manufacturing news, and a look at town activity.
A damaged OCR segment hints at a discussion of LG features and unmanned aerial vehicles, but key details, dates, or names are missing to establish a clear event or claim.
In Kittery Miss Se Eley Linde retires after twenty years, with Mrs. Atha fastor filling the vacancy. The new post will be held by Miss Alizabeth Caravan, and Mrs. Charles Heer takes over duties at the event.
An unreadable OCR fragment discusses postage stamps and the rate of foreign postal products. It mentions Paleed State Tate and the University Tate, with garbled names and dates, suggesting a historic note on stamp use and postal rates.
Confused garbled text mentions ships and policy with references to Admiral Dewey and secretary. The readable core notes desire for larger ships and renewed naval effort amid unclear details about actions and dates.
The State Firemen's Association held its convention with proceedings including an address by Mayor Clarke at Manchester. Delegates and officers were present, with a planned adjournment for dinner and a reception by local departments.
Fragmented text discusses political maneuvering around pensions and party power, noting figures like Senator Teles and references to Democrats and Republicans. It mentions economic anxieties, price trends, and potential regulatory or industrial interference, with speculation on national leadership and public sentiment.
In a brief item the seaway project notes a free spot for allocation. Officials outline a short evaluation process and potential impacts on maritime traffic and local commerce. Names and dates not clearly legible in the fragment.
Turbulent mix of names and phrases from the World’s Fair coverage. Mentions Louis Haber, workers, preparations, and a focus on attendance, committees, and speeches amid a flurry of fragmented details. References to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas, various figures, and upcoming events at the fair.
Fragmentary account describes a well near Ha oul and nearby weather effects. It mentions a long drought period, a dry season, and a hidden supply of water beneath the surface. Observers note the well’s water levels fluctuated, with a later summer yielding a substantial supply.
A historical account describes a large wheel used to move mine refuse and a symbolic tale of a captor and captive in a distant land. The Calumet and Hecla Mining Company plans to save the world’s largest wheel, a sand wheel six to twelve feet in diameter, to haul earth and refuse.
A garbled text fragment discusses gutta percha from peat and a claimed method to produce another substance. It mentions limited supply and a few manufacturers, with unclear references to tests and utility for wires. The source is highly corrupted and difficult to interpret.
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