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Ellsworth American

Location

Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1902

Page

4

Ellsworth Arm of Maine News and Political Notes

The Ellsworth Maine local paper notes Old Home week in August and reports on ex Gov Altgelt death, Postmaster General resignations, and Maine politics. It covers House and Senate action on rural free delivery, ship subsidy, Cuban reciprocity, and calls for reciprocity. It mentions Maine roads study by J O Sanford and Republican party maneuvers led by Senator Penrose, Lodge, Callum, Mate, Morgan, Hanna, and Spooner among others.

Senate Perkins Rawlins Lodge Penrose

Controversy Over Beet Sugar Policy and Reform Measures

The House debates protectionist and beet sugar interests over a reciprocity plan tied to the ways and means bill. A joint committee faces assent with 20 percent reduction for a limited period, while the Senate remains firm on timing. Boston sees a large rail and freight strike, tying up transportation and prompting labor and mercantile mediation. Census notes Maine farm income and county shifts, with Aroostook county expanding farms while Hancock declines.

House Senate Tawney Mr. Tawney Boston Teamsters Railrus Bradstreets

Maine Agriculture Census Bulletin Summarizes 1900 Farm Stats

Census bulletin No 139 details Maine farms as of June 1 1900 totaling 59329 with farm property valued at 122 410 904 including 96 502 150 in buildings and land improvements 517 inquiries show 1899 farm products worth 37 119 409 with 40 8 percent animal products and 59 2 percent crops plus forest products farm income after feed costs stands at 27 265 609.

Maine Aroostook Hancock Washington Waldo Penobscot Piscataquis Somerset Androscoggin Oxford Hancock County Census Bureau Luis

Shipping Subsidy Bill Backed by Frye in Senate

The ship subsidy bill, championed by Maine's Senator William P Frye, passed the Senate and aims to enlarge and strengthen the American merchant marine. Proponents say it connects national progress, supports inland states, and reduces dependence on foreign bottoms, with Frye praised by the New York chamber of commerce. Opponents cite interior state concerns, but supporters argue the policy benefits all regions as the country builds a stronger naval and commercial fleet.

Senate Maine California Gulf William P Frye Frye New York Chamber of Commerce West South Atlantic Pacific Interior Germany China Liverpool Oregon

County Gossip and Bar Harbor Fire Engine Pride

Bucksport launches its grain bankers fleet for fishing groan while Bar Harbor unveils a new fire engine and a gray borers span. A cow whale and calf entertained Prospect Harbor residents all day last Wednesday. A town meeting may ban fire crackers, risking a boycott by boys turned men. Verona eyes a mining boom after a visitor and expert confirm ore vein value. if tests prove favorable, a mine and wharf privilege will follow.

Bar Harbor Cteam Prospect Harbor Verona McCloud

Fire destroys Bartlett property near Goulgsboro

A blaze last Thursday morning consumed the stable beanery workshop fee-house and the shed attached to Bartlett's hotel in SovLpsnono. Firefighters saved the hotel but the outbuildings and their contents, valued at over $1,000, were lost. insurance partially covers the losses. Fred L. Bartlett, proprietor, was in Bangor and plans immediate rebuilding.

Goulgsboro SovLpsnono Bartlett Fred L. Bartlett Bartett Bangor

Colby College Releases Eighth Second Annual Catalogue

Colby College has issued its eighth annual catalogue for 1901 1902. The book presents a neat appearance and notes the total enrollment of 191 students. The library lists 37 200 volumes and 20 000 pamphlets. Two faculty changes include Provident Charles Lincoln White and Assistant Professor Beck in physics.

Colby College Thebrary Charles Lincoln White Beck

Reward for Wat Uncured by Hall's Catarrh Cure

One hundred dollar reward offered for any case of catarrh Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. F T Cheney Co Toledo props. Signed by Lee Huax Walding Kinway Sanvix wholesale druggists. Cheney for last ten years deemed honorable and able to meet obligations. Cure taken internally, works through blood and mucous surfaces. Price seventy cents per bottle. All druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills recommended.

F.t-Cheney & CO Props Toledo WF. J. Cheney Lee FHUAX Walding Kinway & Sanvix

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