Maine Lobster License Law Enacted in 1915
Statewide lobster licensing is required under a new act. Wardens gain sheriffs powers. violations carry fines up to fifty dollars and imprisonment. Licenses issued by the Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries expire November 30 and cost one dollar. holders must display certificates and license numbers on gear.
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Maine
Consignor
Consignee
Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries
Seaane Shore Fisheries
Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries
State of
Supreme Judicial
Superior Court
Maine Lobster Licensing and Penalty Provisions Update
The act imposes fines from twenty five to two hundred fifty dollars for unlicensed lobster transport and related violations. It authorizes seizure and forfeiture of lobsters and gear, sets a five hundred dollar bond, and requires licenses, wardens, and deputy wardens to enforce provisions with inspections and penalties extending to license revocation for one year.
Pullman Sleepers in Maine History and rail service gains
The Portland Press traces the spread of Pullman sleepers from the first 19th century trials on Boston Bangor routes to Maine. It notes major trains, evolving car types, electric light adoption, dining cars, and the impact of Pullman contracts on local lines like the Grand Trunk and Boston and Maine, plus Wescott era policy.
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Portland
George M. Pullman
Union
Central Pacific
Boston
New York
Bangor
Commercial St
Maine
Massachusetts
Bar Harbor
Mt. Desert Ferry
St. John
Boston & Maine
Pullman Company
Eastern
Maine Central
Lawrence
Grand Trunk
Chicago
Ottawa House
Pennsylvania Railroad
Canadian Pacific
Pullman
Union Station
George P. Wescott
Mr. Wescott
Wescott
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Castoria
Children Ory
Fletcher
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