Morse and Morgan clash over New England steamship future
The article surveys Charles W Morse and J P Morgan & Co influence on New England coastwise traffic, the fall of Morse from the steamboat business, and the potential return of Morse to maritime ventures if Morgan control shifts. It notes the Panama Canal bill limits New Haven railboat ties and hints at a Cape Cod Canal opening reshaping freight rates and port competition.
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New Haven
Cape Cod
Charless. Mellen
Boston & Maine Roads
New England
Boston
Fall River
Mellen
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York
Maine
Charles W. Morse
Morgan Interests
Harvard
Yale
Pacific Coast
Morgan-Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New England Navigation Company
Hudson River
Legion
Morse
Atlanta
Morgan
Mr. Morse
Cape Cod Canal
New Haven Steamboat
Bangor damaged ship will not return this season
A preliminary survey on the City of Bangor shows heavier damage from the fire Friday than expected. Estimated losses may exceed $18,000. the vessel will be out of service for the rest of the season while the City of Rockland handles the Kennebec line traffic with four Boston trips weekly. Meanwhile other Eastern Steamship assets undergo repairs and replacements.
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Eastern Steamship Corporation
City of Bangor
Jones
The
Steamship Company
East Boston
City of
Kennebec
Bath
City of Rockland
Boston
Massachusetts
New York-Boston
New York
Waterville Chamber Plans Southport Excursion
Charles T. Jackson has arranged a trip for the Waterville Chamber of Commerce to Southport on Tuesday August 5. The group will enjoy field sports and a fine clam bake aboard a steamer chartered by Jackson for the summer excursion business.
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Daniel J. McGillicuddy
Johnson
A. G. Page Company
Kelley Athletic Field
North
Lincoln Streets
McKay Field
Lincoln
Carnival
Independent
Charles T. Jackson
Waterville Chamber of Commerce
Southport
Mr. Jackson
Carnival Parade Promises Music Rail Fares and Feasting
Rock and horses invite all to enjoy the event with half a dozen bands and a parade worth traveling for. Contact Charles H. Mason for party entries and details while railroads offer greatly reduced fares and special boats trains and trolleys to accommodate crowds. Temporary restaurants will bloom to serve lunches and attract the largest turnout yet.
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Charles H. Mason
Owo
Hyde to Remain Bath School Board Member
Postmaster Edward W. Hyde who had resigned from the Bath school board has been persuaded by Mayor Larrabee and other citizens to withdraw his resignation and serve the rest of the year on the board. Citizens praise his continued service and focus on school matters after tensions over political influences within the board.
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Edward W. Hyde
Bath School Board
Larrabee
Hyde
Splashing loss at Monhegan sinks coal schooner Sprague
The three masted schooner Charles H Sprague built at Madison Connecticut in 1882 sprang a leak off Monhegan last Tuesday and sank. The captain and crew escaped. She carried coal and was bound from New York to St John. Meanwhile summer resorts report strong July business and large August bookings promising a record crowd.
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Charles H. Sprague
Madison
Conn
Monhegan
New York
St. John
Moth Trapping Experiments Stir Local Agriculture
State agriculture officials report trials to catch brown tail moths in maize using bright light and flame. Findings claim moths are drawn by light, with male moths affected and more moths destroyed as light intensity increases. A local excursion to Old Orham drew forty-nine residents, with a large Eastwide crowd attending.
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State Agricultural Department
Nish
Old Orham
East
No Lice More Eggs Eureka Fly Killer Directions
Guidance on using Eureka Fly Killer to deter flies on cattle horses hogs and poultry houses. Instructions cover daily spray for livestock and thorough spray for poultry housing with timing and reapplication, plus pricing at 65 cents per gallon.
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Fureka
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John M. Clark
Wm. C. Chadbourne
Front St. Tel
Roome
M. Humphreys
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Maine
C.W. Watson
Cedar St
Brunswick, Me
Ontario Veel College
D.V.S
Chicago Veterinary College
M.D.C
Ontario Veterinary Medical Society
Chicago Veterinary College Association
Maine Veterinary Medical Association
F. S. Curtis
Centre Street
Yasias
Pleo Shea
Caretta
Edgar T. Smith
Keeley Institute
Maine Central
R. R
See
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Bar Harbor
Wash
Skowhegan
Belfast
Augusta
Witerville
Ngor
Calais
Washington County
Vancebore
Waterville
Kaingor
Bucksport
Portland
White Mountains
Porthand
Montreal
West
Worcester
Lewiston
Farmington
Bas Boner Lida
Brunswick
Saear
Portlaind
Bim
Rockland
H. D. Waldron
George 8S. Hobbs
Fun
Merri
Maine Automobile Association
Orphans’ Home
Togus
Washington
Huerta
Mexico
Wilson
Yarmouth Line
North Star
Board of Highways and Sewers
Elm
Merrill & Trott
John E. Palmer
RE. Tutte Co
Portas de. Oats
Topsham
Viam Dahe
Termnal
Troe de Wats
Bath Iron Works
Javns Island
New Meadows
C. P. Wetherlee
F. DD. Keene
Hyde Willemain
othiy_als
Johnson Bros Co
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