New Federal Building Bill Introduced for Portland Maine
Congressman Allen introduces a measure to fund and erect a new federal building in Portland Maine for the United States courts and government offices. The plan sets a price not to exceed 100000 dollars, with site proposals invited publicly and a Treasury review including a possible three member commission to study sites and reports before final location is chosen.
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Washington
Allen
Portland
United States Courte
Railway Mail Service
Distriot
Circuit Courte
Senate
Hong of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Court
State of
Maine
Enld
Treasury Department
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Sommisalonere
Sald Commieston
Some New Postmasters Recommended for Portland Suburbs
Washington dispatch lists Maine postmasters recommended for appointment. George C. Hoberts is named at Deering, Leander M. Clark at Deering Center, and Charles Freeman Jose at Copse Elizabeth. The notice notes these recommendations are crucial to the press.
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Washington
Maine
George C. Hoberts
Deering
Leander M. Clark
Deering Center
Charles Freeman Jose
Cops Elizabeth
Attack on Allies Sparks Senate Row Over Philippine Policy
Sensational exchanges erupt as Senator Pettigrew accuses the government of treachery toward its Filipino allies. Senator Lodge defends administration, denying any recognition of the insurgent government. The House orders an inquiry in two cases amid broader debates on Reconstruction era amendments and race issues.
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Washington
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Senate
United States
Lodge
Masachusetts
Mr. Morgan
Alabama
South
Pritchard
North Carolina
Haven-Tilden
Pew
Louisiana
Investigations Ordered in Two House Probes
The House ordered two investigations amid resolutions by Rep Lentz. One probes post offices and post roads into whether Utah postmasters John C Graham of Provo and Craon Smith of Logan were indicted as polygamists and if affidavits existed at appointment. The other reviews General Merriam and U S Army conduct during the Wardner Idaho riots, with adjournment until Wednesday.
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Washington
Lentz
Ohio
Committee On
Post Offices
John C. Graham
Provo City
Utah
Craon Smith
Logan
Rmilitary Committee
Merriam
United States Army
Wardner
Idaho
House
Anderson Adams & Co Fire Insurance Agency
Anderson Adams and Company at 31 Exchange Street operates as a first class fire insurance agency with Horace Anderson noted among its principals in the historical snippet.
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Andras Gompecius Horace Anderson
Chasing Insurgents In Luzon Presses On
Washington reports from General Otis detail aggressive operations in Luzon. Schwan's column defeated about 500 insurgents at Bisen near Laguna de Bay and captured artillery and records. Other units pressed from Imus to Silang and Baccor, with several enemy casualties and prisoners. Northern bands dispersed near Arayat. five of our men killed or wounded. Cavite and Batangas expected to clear soon amid hospital plans for bubonic plague cases.
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Washington
War Department
Geo
Otis
Manila
Bates
Schwan
Laguna de Bay
Noriel
Bisen
Sed
Silang
Norlel
Oid
Wheaton
Nodr Imus
Berkheimer
Baccor
Dena
Cheney
Sohwich
Cavite
Washington 86 and Other Fragmented Place Names
Fragmentary OCR notes list Washington and Albany alongside scattered letters and city abbreviations. The text offers no clear events, dates, or relations, preserving only a jumble of place names and stray phrases.
Molineux Trial Evidence Focuses on Chemistry Claims
New York January 8 witnesses Morrie Herrman of Morris Herrman & Co and Edwie H Hay testified in the Holand B Molineux murder case. Herrman said Molineux supervised early dry color work while noting few others understood chemistry. Hay vouched that letters signed Barnet and Cornish and the handwritten pieces were by the same writer. Alfred H. Graham testified the poleen package address and letters were all by the same hand as the admitted notes.
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New York
Holand B. Molineux
Katherine J. Adarsa
Morrie Herrman
Newark
Molineux
Edwie H. Hay
Washington, D. C
Hay
Barnet
Alfred H. Graham
Bank of North America
Ladysmith Situation Deteriorates Amid Ammunition Shortage
Boers repulsed at Ladysmith but losses of men and supplies rise as Gen White’s relief efforts falter. Reports note dwindling shells, continued bombardment, and Britain's plan to rush fresh armaments and transports. Buller strains to advance while divisions at Chieveley Frere and Colcourt are positioned. England readies 15,000 more troops and 72 guns as production shifts to new quick-firing models.
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London
White
England
Garricon
Moers
White Atill Nesta
Buller
Whits
Boller
Ladysmith
Aingle Ule
Spenzer Wilkinson
Chieveley
Frere
Ketcourt
Aslenso
Nation
South Africa
Vickersons
Maxim, Limited
Whitefield Faces Sheriff Without Tax Payment Demand
In Damariscotta January report notes Whitefield residents near the Damariscotta River owe about $2000 on a $75,000 valuation. With tarrel makers few in number and taxes high, Sheriff Piper travels to collect arrears, while town hopes for settlement despite past misused funds and a declining lime barrel industry.
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Damariscotta
Whitefield
Damariscota
Piper
British steamer Georgian rescues Elis survivors at sea
The British steamer Georgian, arriving from London, rescued on January 6 Dispt. Cones and crew of 30 men, the captain's wife, two children and a nurse from the German steamer Elis, which foundered at sea during the voyage from Perth Amboy to Halifax.
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New York
London
Cones
Elis
Ce Ee
Perth Amboy
Halifax
Weather forecast for New England and Boston
Local forecast for Tuesday calls for fair weather with continued fair conditions likely into Wednesday. Warmer temperatures are expected Wednesday. Washington forecast covers Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with Tuesday being fair and warmer Wednesday. northeasterly gales are expected to diminish.
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Boston
Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Boston Child Soldier Dies in Street at Five
Alden K. Anola, once in Lynn and a resident of the Togus Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Massachusetts, collapsed dead in Boston on January 4. He was five years old, with papers in his pocket indicating a furlough that expired yesterday.
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Boston
Alden
Sobwan Seizes Silang and Indang in Cavite Province
Manila report states Sobwan occupies Silang and Indang Cavite with light opposition. He captures three guns and ammunition. roads in the area are heavy. General Wheaton is at Perez das Marinas.
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Manila
Sobwan
Silang
Indang
Cavite
Wheaton Isat Perez Das Marinas
Senate Deliberates Samoan Treaty In Executive Session
Washington January 8. The Senate took up the Samoan treaty in executive session. After ten readings, Senator Vovis, chair of foreign relations, made a brief explanatory statement. Senator Bacon opposed the treaty and said he would seek to be heard when it is taken up again.
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Washington
Senate
Vovis
Committee On Foreign Relations
Bacon
Portland Weather Report From January 8 Evening Summary
Portland reports from the local weather bureau show 8 a.m. readings with barometer 29.746 and temperature 36, dew point 32, humidity 82 percent, wind west at 6 mph and partly cloudy. 8 p.m. readings list barometer 90.319 and temperature 14, dew point 0, humidity 48 percent, wind west at 10 mph with clear sky. Max temp 41, min 14, mean 28, max wind 32 mph from SW, 24 hour precipitation 0.03 inches.
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Portland
Weather data brief from January eight record
Yesterday’s agricultural department weather bureau observation at 8 p m meridian time lists each section in order with temperature wind direction weather state and entries for Boston Philadelphia and Charleston noted as cranes and unclear directions for other places due to OCR errors.
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The
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
Boston
Crane
Philadelphis
Riot at City ballet office as tax collector clash erupts
Report from San Francisco describes a noon riot when Tax Collectorsied Scott attempted to take his office. One man injured and others broken in the clash. Scott seized the office amid the turmoil. In Boston, January 8, the Herald cites reports that Broadway National Bank stockholders face loss of invested capital and may need assessments to cover depositors.
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San Francisco
City Ballet
Scott
Bruken
Boston
the Herald
Broadway National Bank
Bowtelle Reports Encouraging Data on Local Improvement
Bangor dispatch cites Congressman Bowtelle noting improving data and progress in local issues. Healey and elidbaral authorities discuss cautious optimism as measures move forward.
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Bangor
Bowtelle
Healey
General Methuens Blame Amid Magersontving Battle
A garbled wartime dispatch blames General Methuens for the sacrifice at Magersontving. It mourns lost Highland troops and quotes Wauchope’s feared last words while noting bravely fighting Irish Rifles at Stormberg and a private's grim letter about the dead.
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London
de la Warr
Magersontving
Gisguie
Highland Brigade
Wauchope
Van
Boers Repulsed In Natal Engagement
London reports from Natal dated January 2 describe a fierce assault on Caesar camp and Wagon Hill. British forces under Gen Buller and Col Ian Hamilton repelled repeated attacks with heavy enemy casualties. Devons led by Col Pork halted the assault, and Queen's service praised. An rumor suggests Buller crossed the Tugela River toward Jaune.
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London
War Office
Buller
Frere
Natal
White
Caesar
Pork
Ian Hamilton
Fugela River
Jaune
Ladysmith
Emperor William to Speak Tonight on Naval Policy in Berlin
Berlin reports say Emperor William will deliver a sensational speech at the century festival, addressing the naval question and the handling of British actions in South African waters. The foreign office confirms Germany seeks specific limits on searches and may pursue joint action if interference continues.
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Berlin
Associated Press
William
Berlin Techni and High School
Associated Prosa
Gebelinroth Missener
Count von Buelow
Webbe Schmache
Great Britain
England
South Africa
Atense
Foreign Office
Germany
London
Hussis
America a World Power in Open Door Victory
Paris editorials praise U S diplomacy in the Chinese open door dispute. Temps asserts Europe could not block Washingtons plan and that Hay secured a clear win, boosting the United States to world power status and signaling a shift in Monroe Doctrine relevance.
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Paris
Temps
Chinoa
Europe
Washington
China
Hay
United States
McKinley
Colby Athletic Association elects officers for year
Waterville in January saw Colby Athletic Association hold its annual meeting and elect officers. President H. L. Weber, treasurer Prof. W. Bayley, secretary Fred W. Thyng, plus executive committee members Ubarius Towne, Washington Wiren, Frank Severy, S. K. Marvell, H. G. Libby, Kak Allen, K Paine, and associated alumni members A. F. Crowmond and J. F. Hil among others.
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Waterville
Colby Athletic Association
Presdent
H. L. Weber
Prof
W. 3. Bayley
Fred W. Thyng
Ubarius
Towne
Washington
A. Wiren
Frank J. Severy
S. K Marvell
H. OG. Libby
W. Allen
K Paine
Alownmewbera
A. F. Crowmond
J. F. Hil
KT. Wyman
Maine hotel fire injures cook and guests
A four story Maine hotel named Freeque in Maine burned after 3 AM as residents slept. Mary Mahoney, a cook, jumped from a window and fractured a leg, while other staff narrowly escaped. Loss estimated at $14,000 with $10,000 insured. Fire reportedly started in the laundry. crews fought flames for six hours with danger to surrounding property. The building remained the main fire area with limited exposure to nearby structures.
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Freeque Inc
Freeque
Charles Perry
Mary Mahoney
Ceriboo
Making Alterations in Eyeglasses After Wearing
In some cases slight alterations to glasses are needed after a few weeks as eyes strengthen and do not require strong lenses from the start. Sometimes two or three alterations are necessary to bring the eyes to perfect rest. The optician offers free adjustments if changes are needed, except when glasses have been worn more than a year.
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Orat
Wade
A M Wentworth Optician Opens New Practice
A M Wentworth, practicing optician, announces office at 23828325 with new hours and contact details.
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