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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1900
Page
4
The Senate weighs the Frye shipping measure with a strong vote outlook. Democratic opposition to American maritime growth is noted as Carter and Quay face seating disputes. Proponents cite rising exports, favorable trade balance with Europe, and a push to shift foreign shipping to American vessels while highlighting meat and provisions exports growing from 1887 to 1899.
The piece argues for a protective shipping bill to keep foreign trade in American hands, expand exports, and build a merchant fleet while training citizens for seafaring. It notes plans to begin civil rule in Puerto Rico on May 1, with the tariff and military reorganization taking effect then and troops staying briefly.
The Maine newspapers discuss Governor Powers naming May 14 as Arbor Day, local reflections on Molasses Pond’s name and Eastlake suggestion, Bar Harbor railcar improvements, Ellsworth American commentary on bears, and village anecdotes from Ellsworth, Sedgwick, and Deer Isle. The items mix humor, travel, genealogy, and regional trivia from readers and correspondents.
Hancock county mariners rail at a new inspection board rule requiring steamship captains to serve at least one year as a foremast or quartermaster on a steam vessel. The West Brookville correspondent cites the New York Herald report and voices from Captains Nor ton and Tapley opposing the regulation as unjust and impractical.
The East Maine Methodist conference held in Belfast closed after an inter esting session. New appointments in Hancock county include Brooksville Morse Bucksport Robert Sutcliffe East Hucksport E O Smith Franklin W H Powlesland Penobscot and South Penobscot supplied by C Garland South Deer Island H Hille Sullivan B W Roussel Surry and East Bigebitl M S Preble. Rev J W Day of Milbridge remains presiding elder of the Bucksport district. Rev J F Jones of Bucksport was appointed presiding elder of the Rock and district.
An old ad promises a cure for a regional disease named to be fought by Hall's Gatarth Cure. It asserts direct action on the blood and mucous membranes, claims restoration of constitution, and offers 100 dollars for proof of failure. The text shows misspellings and exaggerated assurances typical of period medical quackery.
A Republican announces intent to run for county sheriff citing broad support across the county. The candidate pledges faithful duty and asks supporters to back Bluxe L. Kixowan in the coming campaign.
Capt John B Jordan died after a long illness at seventy eight years. He spent his life in Ellsworth, captaining several famed coasters including the Robert P Warren and Samuel Lewis before retiring over thirty years ago. He leaves a widow and son Seth P Jordan. Funeral at the house with Rev A H Coar officiating. Timothy Doyle, eighty eight, longtime Ellsworth resident from Ireland, died last Wednesday. He endured rheumatic trouble for twenty years and leaves a widow and four children. Funeral held at Catholic church with Rev J D O'Brien officiating. Cherryfield foreman James Harriman narrowly escaped a live wire accident while working for New England Telephone at Bangor. saved by fellow linemen, hospitalized in critical condition. Bucksport Seminary President Prof J Frank Haley resigns without stated reason. his tenure saw growth and strong student gains. Mt Desert Ferry case verdict awards Alonzo T Oakes of Bangor 3500 against Maine Central Railroad Co for loss of wife in the August ferry disaster. company admitted responsibility, damages contested.
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