19 Feb 1886
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Newspaper
Camden Herald
Location
Camden, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1886
Page
1
Reports from Camden recount a shipwreck involving the steamer Cambridge and the Cambridge crew. Capt Ingraham’s disciplined response saved passengers with boats lowered in order and intact gear. A veteran mate testifies to the captain’s calm leadership, while cargo stowage near the pilot house is defended as properly handled. The narrative includes church lectures on creation and evolution, arguing for divine creation amid scientific debate.
Faracers Murstitude Camden is to duive a Marner dist rte at Mowunticook Uhl on Wednesday Reb Sith inst These declines are held in each county every year under the direction of the Maine Board of Agriculture and are very interesting and instructive to our Farmers The best Lecturers all authorities on firm topics are employed Practical men who know that they are talking about each one having had experience in this specialty The public are invited to attend and take part in these meetings it will probably be some Ging before we have another institute and the hircer the attendance the more benefit received from them Secretary Gilbert will attend and several of the members of the Board The
A memorial tribute recalls General Hancock’s service from West Point to Civil War battles. The speaker praises Hancock as loyal, brave, and exemplary, recounting his leadership at Creightonsburg and the war’s end, and notes the nation’s sorrow at his passing in New York.
The Great Rain Storm drenched Massachusetts and Connecticut on February 18. Roxbury floodwaters rose to alarming levels with water covering streets and homes up to several feet. Police and volunteers aided residents fleeing to upper floors as rail lines and bridges washed out, stranding travelers and damaging property valued in the thousands. Providence and Norwich also reported severe flooding and infrastructure damage, with Saylesville reservoirs failing and mills inundated.
The Cambridge disaster story from Rockland describes the wreck of the Cambridge built 1867 with Captain Ingraham at the helm. The hull broke apart forward of the wheel as the steamer ran onto a ledge. Eight feet of water filled the after cabin while the sea swamped the after gangway. survivors recount the chaotic removal from the wreck. Captain Ingraham praises officers and crew, especially Engineer Hathorne and Max, for steadiness as the vessel broke up and the crew endured a perilous rescue.
Lewiston Feb 13 Agent Pratt announces Bates mills will open Monday to receive workers per Treasurer Edwards order. Knights of Labor oppose return. Loom Fixers Union demands Dalton back. Dalton denies leaving Lewiston and says he stays until the dispute ends. Local relief offered via a Rockport committee.
A fragmented local notice fragment mentions multiple couples including John A. Burton of South Thomaston and Annie M. Dalilllant of St George with dates in February and March, along with other pairs from St George Jefferson Vinalhaven Union North Haven and nearby towns, indicating marriage announcements and dates.
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