Political Journal From Lien D Weekly at Alesworth Maine
The issue reports on President Harrison’s death in Indianapolis aged sixty eight and notes pension bureau leadership changes in Washington. It includes county reapportionment in Hancock County, a Pennsylvania banker’s death, and rising U S gold in the treasury amid revenue law effects. Treasurer Roberts projects gold gains into July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
United States
Roberts
Treasury
Congressional leaders cite Conger return and ship memorial ideas
Senator Allison and Representative Hepburn announce Minister Conger will come home on leave at his request and may return to Peking after leave. Secretary Long criticizes Rhode Island gifts to battleships, praising Massachusetts for a visible memorial rather than a silver service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Hepburn
Iowa
United States
Conger
McKinley
Hay
Peking
Sanger
Long
Cpixens
Representative Bull
Rhode Island
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Debate over monuments and Cuban policy sparks partisan tension
The text discusses a proposed bronze Victory statue and possible state insignia commissions, then shifts to critique of pro Cuban policy lobbies. It cites Secretary Root’s patience with foreign interests, argues for Cuban self-government, and warns that some interests seek permanent American control through influence in Washington and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Commodore Perry
Rhode Island
Root
Washington
Cuba
Congress
Deer Isle sailors named to defend cup in Maine's paper
The Deer Isle crew for the cup defender has been selected amid local voting as the top up river towns await the sailors. Castine's brass field-piece loaned to the town for ornament recalls old luck, while Ellsworth faces spring measures and school funding reports amid countywide changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Deer Isle
Kennebec
Castine
Philippine Islands
United States
Old Town elects George P. Longley mayor by narrow margin
In Old Town election, Republican George P. Longley wins mayoral race by eighteen votes over Dr. A J Bradbury. Republicans carry wards 1 3 and 4 while wards 2 and 5 go to Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Town
George P. Longley
A. J. Bradbury
Frances H. Bailey Obituary Moves From Melrose to Ellsworth
Frances H. Bailey widow of William Bailey died at her son’s home in Ellsworth on March 17 at age sixty nine. The funeral was held at her house with Rev. J M Adams officiating and interment at Woodbine cemetery with pallbearers named. She was born February 20, 1832 and survived by five children from two marriages, with two brothers and two sisters among survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances H. Wailey
Frances H. Bailey
William Bailey
Lnte
Melrose
Mass
F. W. Rollina
J. M. Adams
Congregational Church
Woodbine Cemetery
Charles II
Arthur W. Greely
John B. Redman
Hoyt H. Harden
Edward P. Robinson
Curtis R. Foster
Bangor
Holden
Henry Rollins
Ellsworth
Ism
Rollins
Mose Hale
Hale
Boston
Frank W
Helen M
Hattie
Canries H. Rollins
Arthur L
Grace E Whiting dies after cancer battle in Portland
Grace E wife of George W Whiting died after cancer pretreatment at a Portland hospital. Born October 30 1887 in Hillsworth she lived here in a wide social circle and was active in Congregational church life. Survived by husband, daughter Dorothy, parents Mr and Mrs Saunders, sister Mrs J E Manning, and brother Hutson B Saunders Jr of Florida. Funeral held at home with Rev J M Adan officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Whiting
Grace E
H. 8
Saunders
Wite
Portland
J. £. Manning
Hutson B. Saunders, Jr
Florida
J. M. Adan
Congregational Church
Henry
K. Whiting
Henry W
A. K. Cushman
Edward E Rand Ellsworth resident dies at 75
Edward E Rand aged 75, long time Ellsworth resident born in Biddeford, died suddenly Saturday at the home of his step daughter Mrs E G Morrison where he had lived for twenty years. He worked on the river and in the woods and had been in poor health for years. He leaves no near relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Rand
Ellsworth
E.G. Morrison
Mr. Rand
Biddeford
Roosevelt’s Early School Fights Over Suit Sparked Curiosity
A brief Ladies’ Home Journal sketch recalls Theodore Roosevelt as a young boy walking to a private school with a friend. On a public school route his new sailor suit drew jeers from peers. The taunting led to daily skirmishes until Roosevelt and his friend retreated and plotted a return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy
Roose
Hald
Ladies’ Home Journal
County Apportionment Reclassifies Hancock Towns
Hancock county delegates finalize a new apportionment after weeks of debate. Castine Orland Brooklin Brooksville Long Island Aurora form a widely scattered largest class while Ellsworth Tremont Mt Desert Swan's Island groupings shift to reflect census data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Schools
Hancork County
Brooklin
Tremont
Trenton
Echoo
Ellsworth
Cranberry Isles
Prankins
Backsport
Mt. Devert
Pebmont
Swi
Eden
Deer Inte
Bucksport
Mt. Desert
Castine
Orland
Brooksville
Long Island
Aurora
Penobscot
Oriand
Dedham
Oris
Marinville
Amherst
Hancock County
Swan's Island
Sedgwick
Brooksvil
Mt. Desert-Tremont-Swan
Gilman Nominated for Maine State Commissioner of Agriculture
At a joint republican caucus in the Maine House of Representatives last night A W Gilman of Foxcroft was nominated for State commissioner of agriculture the post created by the current legislature in the bill purporting to dissolve the State Board of Agriculture. Maine Woman Burned to Death in Farmingdale 24 year old Mia Stanglas Poirier perished when a kerosene fire she started ignited a cam explosion burning her body. the tragedy underscores dangers faced by rural households and the need for caution. The ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription claiming it boosts vitality and health for women and urges readers to obtain The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser by sending stamps. mention of price and mailing costs included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
A W. Gilman
Foxcroft
State Board of Agriculture
Maine
Mia
Stanglas Poirier
Farmingdale
Lie
Plere
Common Sense
Ky. V. Plerce
Budaio
X. Y
Ellsworth Remembers President Harrison Visit
A Maine town recalls ex President Benjamin Harrisons stay in Ellsworth last summer. The Aug 12 188? visit was the only presidential reception the city ever hosted with the president his cabinet and guests greeted by a large crowd. The event featured parades carriages open sleighs and a grand hall reception with handshakes and speeches. The report notes a dinner party at Senator Hale’s and the President’s departure by a special train the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Ellsworth
Tuadenicay
Bilaworth
United
Vrealdent Morrison
Ake
Biaiie
Hale
Tracy
John J. Hopkins
Aoown Chizena
Aiken
G. P Datton
E. K. Hopking
Hours
Henry J. Joy
A.B. Wiewell
BF. Red Niet Acne Hight
Alderman Cashman
Jo D. Hopkins
A. P. Wiswell
A.W. Bi
Lewis Friend
A. W. Greely
Junge J. 1
L.A. Marshall
Jae Wis
Kibeworth
Sen. Alor Hale
Bar Harbor
Kiers
Winwell
Gordon Cummings
Nat Harbor
Kilnworth
Biale
Maine
Kileworth
Belmont cup defender crew named by Captain Rhodes
The Belmont cup defender will largely be drawn from Deer Isle youths. Capt Rhodes selected twenty two men, led by six veterans from the Columbia crew. The listed names include Thompson, Carman, Eaton, Billings, Geny, Eaton, Robing, Dow, Morrell, Howard, Joser, Thowapon, Smith, Green, Daw, Baxter, Wood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Theodors Thompson
Edward Carman
John Eaton
Jobin Billings
Charles Geny
Cyrus Impaon Eaton
Mot. Hi Ronbing
Winfred Dow
Wiliam Morrell
Berener Howard
Reward for Cure of Catarrh and Local Advertisements
An old newspaper fragment offers a one hundred dollar reward for a catarrh cure and contains scattered ads. It mentions Dr Cheney, druggists in Toledo, and prospects like a 27 foot boat, a horse power garden tool, and a used model bargain. Specifics are fragmentary and mixed with commercial notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Cheney
Tavax
Toleto
Wats Kiswas & Marvis
Wait Casaren
Sit Druggteta
Hat
Guack
State Solons Race Through Last Week of Session
The legislature nears adjournment with Friday expected as the end of the session. Bills passed include extending the Biachilt banking charter, prohibiting deer selling in Swan's stand, and re submission of the prohibition law to voters. The Camden water charter fight ends in a decisive House defeat after hours of debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesson
Biachilt Banking and Frost Company
Senate
Ameia
Sofwan
Swan
House
Committee On Fish and Game
Camden
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Eric x Ioworth American
Alesworth
Bancock County Publishing CO
Rollins, Eifitor
Norsear
Evans
Pension Bureau
Capt. Palmer
New York
GAR
Col. Sanger
Mancock County
Harrison
Marriott Brosius
Pennsylvania
Committee On Banking and Currency
Brosius
Owe Ou
Deer Isle Boys
Franie Johnson
Ashville
Sue
West Franklin
Eworth
Ellaworth
Alan
Jimmy Brown
Hancock
Eileworth
Halen
Desert
Sway
Brook Thu
Hrooksville
Hucksport
Marlaville
Verona
Surry
Han ‘Cock
Lamottie
Trentoa
Sullivan
Goultsboro
Frankis
Eastbrook
Winter Harbor
Sorrato
Waltham
Iown
Allen
Tre
Cranverry
Sedgwick, Penobscot
Iet
Orland, Brooksville
Cantina
Bluehill
Ded. Jam
Mariaville
Lamolue
Wal Aurora
Tation
Sullivan, Gouldsboro
Franklin
Wawnehise
Joan D. Horkins
Cc. A. Lyon
ISLE
Sin Masonic
Soumty Publishing Co
Joan B. Kepuas
Peachers
Ogteres
G. B. Sruawy
Brooklin Daria
L. Five
Mix
Teri
Gueney & CO
Auburn
Stratton & WE
Boston Insurance Company
Nowron
Grom
Hanae
Saat Capicas
Iplus
Te Gardner
Rockport
Mie
Mewaue
Broad St
Newark
Jose
Art Bank
Eter As
Ahs
Thes and ET Ghane CO
Agar Buiswonrs
Wee
Degal
Melve
Ratcee
Winah A
Ataies
Auris
Bine Fortaoon
Allend
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