Maine Heroine Hannah Weston and the Machias Skirmish Ship Capture
In June 1770 Hannah Watts Weston and her sister in law carried ammunition to Machias through swamp and wilderness to aid in defending the town against the British Margaretta. Their perilous march, the first naval action of the Revolution, is recalled as a defining Maine historic event. They delivered powder, lead, and provisions then returned to pride and memorials in their honor.
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Muchas
Hannah Westen
Jonesboro
Machins
John O'Brien
Margaretta
Fcbt
Maine
Machias
Lexington
Josiah
Hannan Wenton
Weston
Hebecca Weston
Maebles
Capt. O'Brien
Col. Foster
Bat
Svettas
Stargsrette
Tees
Capt. Moore
Mrs. Weeton
D. A. R. Baw
Machiss
Wa Hannah Watts
Haverhill
Duston
New England
Josian Weston
Hannah Watts
James Lyons
Machina
Alaska Purchase Seen as Wise, Costs and Profits Analyzed
A Kennebec Journal pamphlet reviews Commercial Alaska in 1901, detailing Alaska’s vast size, reachable travel routes from Seattle to Yukon, and its principal industries salt, fur, and gold. The piece cites $15,000,000 in exports to the U.S., $7,200,000 purchase cost, and robust capital in salmon fisheries, mining, and transportation as Alaska’s value grows with modern development.
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Alaska
United States
Russia
Kennebec
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Arizona
Seattle
Soutwestern
Skagway
Yukon
Alases
Yukon River
Cape Nome
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connectticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
North Rolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Miasianippi
Tenneses
Eatlmates
Bureau of Statistica
Juneau
Thte
Nome
Arctic Circle
Asta
Pontal
Arctic
The Saving of Peter by Eugenie Chtrioh
Minna Schmitt fears the Irish Peter Burns will drink away and faces a visit from the Judge. She hides bottles meant for him, then in a Sunday ride learns the judge’s whisky poison is in her own hands. Peter confesses a different plan as Minna weighs love versus justice.
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Minna Schmitt
Merriam
Peter Burns
Peter
Mra. Merriam
Schmitt
Veter
Minna
Indy
Mrs. Merriam
Mina Minna
Tie
Harneck's
Anse
Peter Lad
Peter Briadly
McGorrick
Uke
Petes
Mra. Schmitt
Tn Apite
The Long and Short of It Race Comment
A brief editorial line notes contrasting racing traits, stating he may win the race. The remark contrasts short legged speed with long stride, implying mixed advantages in the competition.
Maine wild lands valuation up by six million dollars
State assessors expect Maine wild lands value to rise sharply, with a predicted 6 000 000 addition over 1900 figures. Timber and public lands also show higher valuations as pulp mills expand timberland purchases. Recent history tracks swings from 17 million in 1892 to about 19 million in 1900, driven by timber demand.
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Board of State
George Pottle
Lawiston
Otto Hayford
Canton
F. M. Simpson
Bangor
Bax
Penobscot
Piscatequin
Arontook
Franklin
Oxford
Washington
Son and Hancock
Malne
Maine
Boston Herald Pictures praised as top newspaper art
The Newburyport Daily News cites high praise for the Boston Herald’s illustrations in both daily and Sunday editions. It lauds the skill, speed, and dramatic detail achievable by modern press processes and notes the Herald’s progress toward artistic perfection in depicting daily events.
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Boston Herald Pictures
Newburyport Daily News
Song
Boston Herald
The
Herald
Miwayn
Acts Immediately Cough Cure Claims Fast Relief
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as absolutely safe and able to cure coughs colds croup throat and tongue troubles. It promises immediate action and positions the remedy as a sure cure, noting colds are particularly troublesome in summer.
Lots More Like It Opinion Promises Sharp Proof
An Elsworth man argues against chances for argument and claims stronger proof is possible, urging readers to seek better evidence and more decisive conclusions.
Public land sale notice under state and county tax laws
Auction of delinquent state and county tax lands to the Treasurer of State. Sale date set in Augusta with redemption rights for owners or coowners within one year by paying the purchase price plus interest. Property conveyed at reduced price if taxes and costs remain unpaid, per Revised Statutes. details describe land parcels and conditions of sale.
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Down
Wiggin's
Ellsworth
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Battalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
Seare
Augusta
Ft Schock
Ain County
Joseph Wood
Fen
Biancock
Maine
Hancock
Portsmouth Trus and Guarantee Company
New Hampshire
Portamouth
Lockingham County
State of New Hampshire
Eden
Gar Harbor
Roderick
James 8. Moore
Sam
Parker G. Wood
Id Wood
Moore
Portamouth Trust
Portsmouth
A.D. Fontéciere
Wamawine Company
Su Ite
Calvin Page
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Eugenie Chtrioh
Maine's Wild Lands
Hood
Ellsworth People
Elsworth
I Am
J. G. Gray
East Surry
Aeas
Davey
Colvin P. Haynes
Trentom
Wald
PPS
Catceribes
Laura Th. Nice
Black Taland
Hane
Veneran
APS
Griss
J. Watson Leland
Edon
Bonde
Hancock County
South Vision
Oa Ies
Steuben
Middle Divisih Beiene
Onamaxnat Sarre
H. B, Estey & CO
Reewort
Advertisers
Save Woner
Como Challen
Ade
Ae Aon
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Tuorrempopdance
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