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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
4
The page lists presidential and vice presidential ballots from 1900 with Whinton McKinie and Theodore Roosevelt, plus regional names such as Jos W. Somes and Jony M. Wooell. It includes a Portland Oregonian editorial condemning Bryan for his remarks about clerks, labeling his speech as unpatriotic and lacking proven achievement.
A Lewiston Journal summary comments on the 1900 campaign, contrasting Republican and Democratic platforms. It criticizes the Democrats for endorsing free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, labels it a national dishonor, and argues the nation should stick to gold standard. Mentions McKinley foreign policy and China, and notes campaign opening events in August with speaker George E. Foster. References Maine and New Hampshire political tides and local party arguments.
The Republicans of Bucksport and Verona nominated C. F. Fellows of Bucksport for representative to the legislature by acclamation, Nicholson having withdrawn. Republicans of Orland Brooksville and Castine nominated John M. Vogell of Castine, and Stonington Deer Isle and Swan's Island nominated Elmer P. Spofford of Deer Isle.
Bar Harbor hosts casino talks with John J. Emery offering half the funds for a 50,000 casino if town rents site of Grand Central hotel. Deer Isle backs Cup defense cash, West Franklin files a playful political jab about marriage. Northwest Harbor reports a fish return after 25 years and lively shore life across Stonington and surrounding towns.
An ad proclaims Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a permanent cure for stomach and digestion ailments, arguing against numerous medicines. It asserts a 98 out of 100 success rate and promotes a People’s Medical Adviser with a free copy offer upon payment of postage. It targets a general audience with persuasive, period voice.
Monday night the Kibworth aldermen debated a proposed Branch pond road linking ranger road, with North Ellsworth backing the plan. city would contribute about 200 if land damages are settled and one acre of pond shore is deeded. Debate over a 250 subscription for Ella worth centennial celebration dominated, with opposition over city finances. A committee was named to attend a forthcoming meeting and report. Road repairs for Fourth street near the electric station were also raised.
The board urged street repairs citing a worn heavy load road and water damage on upper Main street. An alderman pressed for a street light at South and Laurel streets. The Boston Reduction Co was supported for a nominal tax ten years to encourage new industry. Accounts and hearings on sewer assessments were postponed to next Monday.
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