President McKinley’s Message Sets Broad Policy Outlook
The Ellsworth American reports President McKinley’s congressional message as comprehensive and hopeful on the Chinese situation and Turkey claims. It urges tariff and currency stability, notes naval and steel industry growth, and calls for a Pacific cable to Manila. It discusses Philippines governance, army needs, and possible wartime force levels, with Bouchelle retirement bill prospects and Maine political shifts.
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McKinley
Congress
Turkey
United States
Philippines
Luzon
Pacific
Hawaii
Manila
Cuba
Manley Touted for Next Internal Revenue Commissioner
Washington despatches claim Hon. Joseph H. Manley of Maine will be the next commissioner of internal revenue. He would keep his Maine House seat and may serve as speaker while drawing a $5,000 salary. Manley, a former internal revenue special agent, is said to know the bureau’s routine.
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Washington Press
Joseph H. Manley
Maine
Internal Revenue
Manley
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Frye Likely Next Foreign Affairs Chairman After Senator Davis
By the death of Senator Davis of Minnesota, the chairmanship of the foreign affairs committee falls to Senator Frye of Maine. The panel will be a notably important body in the next session, and Mr. Frye will be urged to accept the chairmanship.
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Foreign Affairs Committee
Davis
Commerce Committee
New England
Minnesota
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Frye
Maine
Miss Monaghan Saugerties Recital Delights Audience
Miss Monaghan presented a successful Monday recital at the opera house in Saugerties New York as guest of Mrs J T Maxwell. The Saugerties Daily Telegraph praised her rare voice both sweet and clear and noted the encore after Sleep Little Beans of Mine and the difficult Chausson Provencal. The performance drew many of the town’s best people and featured accompanist W E Rogers with support from Alex Mattocks and other local figures.
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Miss Monaghan
New York
Mabel Monaghan
Opera House
Saugerties
N.Y
J.T. Maxwell
Saugerties Daily Telegraph
Mise Monaghan
Elemi
Dundee
Della Nequa
Mise Mougehan
Alex Mattocks
Sullivan
Linbop
Maine election report shows McKinley and Stonse vel leading
The Maine committee on elections records a plurality for McKinley and Stonse vel over Hegan and Seey nou this year as voters failed to reach required turnout. The report lists county totals with figures for Abbott, Comberiutd, Muncack, Lipcome, Piscataqut, Sheaamnoc, Waldo, Washington, and York counties, totaling 78 ballots. A note ends with a quip about a man not understanding women before and after marriage.
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Maine Committee On Elections
McKinley
Stonsevel
Hegan
Seey Nou
Aed Muncack
Daly Oxfords
S.seeeeseerseese
Washington
Vorkseeseaars
Soelallat
Deafness Cure Promised By Modal Remedies
An advertisement argues deafness cannot be cured by local applications. It cites the Eustachian tube, mucous inflammation, and catarrh as causes. The promoter offers one hundred dollars for a cure and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with circulars and a druggist sale point.
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Aneare
Hall
Castine's Summer Hotel and the Deer Island Yacht Challenge
Local tidbits include Castine plans for a new summer hotel, the Castine Railway and Navigation Company revival, and hunters near East Bluebill pursuing a bear. A lighthearted note mocks a North Brooksville rooster and debates the town clock on Main Street. Deer Island sailors and Captain Rhodes are praised as potential cup defenders, with calls to field an all American crew for the yacht race.
Real Spirit of Christmas Giving in Edward Bok's View
Edward Bok argues Christmas giving should be about warm words and remembrance rather than costly gifts. He cautions against commercialism, urging simple written expressions of goodwill as the truest holiday spirit.
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Edward Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Parinton Favored In State Senator Race Amid Rival Claims
The campaign for the Irish secretary position of the ext Senate features Water B. Clarke of Datuaricotta and BH Puriniva of Lewiston. Lewiston Journal notes prevailing opinion favors Parinton, citing a thorough state canvass and remarks from a senator-elect. Republicans in Lewiston and Auburn back Parinton, while Lincoln county’s history of appointments adds to the debate. A separate satirical item and an ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets appear.
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Senate
Water B. Clarke
Datuaricotta
Lincoln County
Puriniva
Lewiston
Audroscoggin
Hoth
Lewiston Journal
Atate
Parinton
Auburn
Purinton
Otis Town Seizes Inhabitants Property Over Debts
Citizens of Otis face loss of livestock and personal property as creditors seize items to satisfy town debts. Executors have auctioned oxen and cows raising about 150 dollars, with more seizures expected as lenders press claims against the town. Residents fear endless costs and seek redress amid mounting liabilities.
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Oris
Otis
Bangor
Crosby
Flrst
Jason R. Grant
Arden Young
James C. Jordan
George Jordan
Liere
Ambernt
Wid
James O. Jordan
Mr. Young
Hooper
Frank W. Fog
Auethon
Ind
Anitety Tin
Ofls
Bucksport Sea-Lawyers Involved In Shipboard Deceit
Two seamen hired for the schooner I. M. Nicholson sailed on the Laurel with Captain Churchill amid disputed pay and alleged false pretenses. Deputy Sheriff Geunwan recaptured one or both men, who faced Recorder Remick. a possible lawsuit lingers as the Nichols won is referenced. Also notes death of former Bangor pastor Dea Rev F C Gardner and news that the Bangor Bucksport Castine telegraph line was sold to New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. A brief cartoonish exchange about X rays and a baby’s coins is included.
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Bucksport
Newfoundland
I. M. Nicholson
Laurel
Churchill
Geun Wan
Agnes
Nicholwon
Sedewick
Chureniil
Ellsworth
Hooper
Boston
Remick
Mirtiary
Wea
Telegraph Live
Bangor, Bucksport and
Castine
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Poster Advertising in the Ad Tone of the Era
A fragmented snippet notes posters and dodgers amid a homestead setting. It references winter, a glowing parlor store, and a newspaper read aloud to all familiar with the community, hinting at advertising mediums of the time.
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Oney
The Ways of Princes in Etiquette and Authority
A Spectator excerpt reflects on royal etiquette across dynasties, noting that princes form a separate caste through lingering customs. It cites Lord William Bentick’s alleged push to abolish constraints during his Indian viceroyalty and suggests reigning rules remain oppressive yet manageable for sovereigns.
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Cecil
William Bentinck
Apaugh
Fragmented observations on gender and craft in a 19th century voice
The passage cites male and female pursuits with satire and social judgment. It references an Irishman and a self aware architect narrator, noting fashion and novelty. The lines hint at roles in society, artistry, and the idea of observing and constructing one’s own path.
Cure for Croup Praised by Local Resident
Mr R Gray of near Amenta Duchess county New York praises Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as the best medicine he has used noting it is an excellent children s remedy for croup and often prevents an attack when given promptly He urges keeping a bottle on hand at all times for immediate use and lists Geo A Parcher Ellsworth and W I Partridge Blue Hill as local druggists selling it.
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R. Gray
Amenta
Duchess County
N. Y
Chamberlain
Geo. A. Parcher
Ellsworth
W. I. Partridge
Bluehill
Anomalous exchange at the shop over weights and measures
A garbled dialogue shows Jones addressing Mr Brown with phrases about weights and measures. The snippet includes misreads and partial names, suggesting a disrupted transcript from a storeroom or market scene with implied humor or miscommunication.
Property in Otis seized for sale under Hancock County levy
Legal notice announces that STATE HEREBY certifies a levy on chattels and real estate of Otis in Hancock County. The account references a judgment from Penobscot County and orders a public auction at Ellsworth to satisfy damages costs and fees. The described parcel begins at Levi Anderson’s line on Clifton road and runs through routes to a hemlock stake, totaling fifty-eight acres and tied to John M Voce’s deed. Dated Hillworth December 4, 1000.
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Olis
Aald
Hancock
Supreme Judicial Court
Penobscot
Bangor
Matthew
Penobacat
Tanger
Otis
Our
Amie
John Orm, Jr
Main and
Stat Sis
Ellawortham
Haincock
Dois
Levi ‘Anderson
Clifton Road
John M Voce
W. Fogg
Wis
FO Hoorn
Hillworth
Ferry project proposed between Sullivan and Hancock Maine
Legislation notice announces petitions to grant rights to build and operate a ferry across Taunton Bay from Sullivan to Hancock Maine. Details describe transportation of passengers and freight by steam and sail vessels, with plans to maintain a ferry fronting land along the Penobscot river tidewaters. Signed November 2, 1000, to be debated at the west division of the Maine Legislature.
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Slaine
Sullivan
Hancock
Maine
Taunton Bay
Sullivai
Teatus
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Ellsworth American
Hancock County Publishing CO
Gaivanee
Hancock “County Publishing CO
Kileworth
Congressman Boutelle
Littlefield
Committee On
Naval Affairs
Charles A. Boutelle
Boutelle
Navy At Sea Service
Bryan
North American Review
Kennebec County
Republican Committee
Byron Boyd
Board of Aldermen
Board of Health
Ttt
Bradley Martin Toterior
Castine Railway and Navigation Company
Regial At
Bilsworth
Surry
East Bluebill
Brooksville
Bangor News
Deer Isle
Mays
Rhodes
Barr
Columbia
Hostangs
E. W. Grove
Dea
F.C. Gardner
St John's Episcopal Church
Naugatues
Ernest
Canin
Puppers Cosomie
Redvers
Tay
St. Sorata
Masonic Block
State Street
Juus B. Retatas
Tuguire
Araerticements
Kibeworth
China
A. W. Greely
Main Street
A. W. Cushman & Son
Mala
Franklin Streets
Las Ales
Childen
A. E. Moore
J. A. Thompson
Legal ‘Nattera
Legislative Notices
Legiseatine Sonice Jotice
Maine Legisla
Goereot
Eintain
Veruna
Hancock County
WAT
Hinckstert
Hage’ County
la Kian Ae Gisace
Penobescot
McLae
Goeraut
Mod Manta
Terry
Ellaworth
First National Ibank
Eliaweeth
Hb Se
Shole Banking
Eile
Weis
Matty
Laeusas
Jas Bary
Elmo
Aresuy W. Cusraax
State of
United Staves
America
Canderlucus Park
Austin
Ans Berson
Peter Butler
Myrick Thread Co
Eaat
Utohing
Mary Karn
James Latta
Elie
Beth Mullan
Barney Mullan
Went Worth Point
Hancock and
Franklie
B. H. Greely
J. Friend
Aye
Winwell
L.A. Emery
Gideon
Sialney
Manin
Py Onder
Anky C. Paere Aceris
North Hancock
Mes
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