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Newspaper

Portland Daily Press

Location

Portland, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1901

Page

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Open Letter Attacks Geo Brown Over Mountain View Park Claim

A reader attacks Geo W Brown and Mountain View Park marketing, proposing to counter with Sky View Park branding. The letter derides claims of sea and hill views, touts land ads, and invites readers to buy cheap lots while noting a Kansas City kidnapping bounty linked to Pat Crowe.

Geo, W. Brown Mountain View Park Geo W. Brown Brown Ima Sky View Sky View Park View Park Opeat M. V. P Pat Crowe Unudahy Kansas City Oler Lote Joteat Mountain B.C Kzobange Street

New Trial Granted for Packer in Fraud Case

The United States Court of Appeals reversed Eugene L. Packer’s conviction and ordered a new trial. Packer, arrested in September 19, on charges of using the mails for fraudulent purposes, faced a complaint from Eleanor Moody of Portland Maine who alleged she invested funds and received no return. He was convicted in January 19,20 and sentenced to Sing Sing for a year and six months with a fine.

New York United States Circuit Court of Appeals Eugene L. Packer Packer United States Eleanor Moody Portland Misa Moody Wall Street Sing Sing Circuit Court of Appeals New England Varmers National Board of Agriculture Hess Lewiston McKave Lewietop Augusta State Pomological Society

Weather Forecasts From Boston to Washington

The bulletin reports regional forecasts for Thursday and Friday with rain or snow, wind shifts from northwesterly to southerly, and warmer spells. Boston notes Thursday rain or snow and Friday clearing with increasing southerly winds, while Washington predicts rain and a shift from northeast to southeast winds. Portland lists morning and evening readings: barometer 29.918 and 30.91, temperatures 35 and 42, humidity 63 and unspecified, wind SW then NW, skies cloudy then clear, with maximum 47 and minimum 32.

Boston Washington Portland

Weather observations from yesterday January 10

The weather bureau report lists temperatures and conditions for several stations. Readings include New York 44 degrees with NE wind and cloudy, Philadelphia 48 with NE, Albany 00, Detroit 28, and Huron experiencing sleet with NE winds.

The Agricultural Department Weather Bureau Meridian Ile Newark Gihays Waanington Albany Hoffslo Detroit Huron

Senate votes to abolish army canteen in decisive Senate, House accorded

Washington January 9 The Senate concurred with the House to abolish the army canteen by a 34 to 16 vote. Debate centered on Manila saloons and lifting liquor sales on army reservations. The day mostly passed with routine business and a later vote on a separate amendment was postponed until tomorrow.

Washington Senate House Stars ‘Teller Colorado Pettigrew Th Dakota Butler North Carolina McCumber North Dakota Eller Mr. Hawley Connecticut Mr. Teller Philippines Congress Mr. Lodge Teller United States Manilla Mr.Weller Manila Gallinger Tellar Army Mir. Lodge Mir. Lodge, ‘‘Put I Do Know That Under the Command of Gen. Ludlow Caloons Havana Cubs Lodge Yoas Moesrs Allen Aliteon Bard Bate Berty Deveridge Murrows Vatist Cbtiton Clay Daniel Deboe Dolliver Fairbanke Foster Frye Hinle Hansbrough Hoar Jones Arkansns Spoonar Stewart Seatea Proctor Hale

River and Harbor Bill Draws Little Progress in House

Washington January house members debated a vast river and harbor appropriation bill with limited gains. Frustration rose as discussions stretched, supporters and opponents clashed over irrigation reservoirs and recognition of the Great Lakes deep waterway project. Burton defended provisions while Corliss pressed for broader acknowledgment.

Washington Burton Committee On Rivers and Harbors Corliss Michigan Great Lakes

Stain Freed. Barker Guides Release, Meets Accomplice

Bangor lawyer Lewis A. Barker, hired for David L. Stain and Oliver Cromwell, brings Stain to meet key alibi witness William Harwood. Stain, newly released, visits his daughter's home in East Cambridge and ponders cobbler work in Norwood as he adjusts to outdoor life.

Boston Lewis A. Barker Bangor David L. Stain Oliver Cromwell Maine Stain William Harwood Gov. Powers Barker Stalin East Cambridge East Cambridge Norwood Staln Cromwell

Hazing Probe Arrives at West Point with Military Honors

The congressional investigating committee arrived at West Point New York this afternoon amid salute of 11 guns and military honors. Only witness Col A L Mills, superintendent, testified as hearings open. The panel plans to resume at 9 AM with possible night sessions to finish the business.

West Point N. Y Congressional Investigating Committee West Point Academy Bood Breth A. L. Mills Military Academy

Governor Lind Leaves Office After Censure Visit

Governor John Lind retired at noon and later visited the St Paul Dispatch office in St Paul Minnesota. He told Managing Editor Harry W Black I am now a private citizen and then struck a sharp blow.

St. Paul, Minn John Lind The

Gilbert Charges Board of Agriculture Misused State Funds

Augusta January 9. Ex Secretary A A Gilbert accuses the Board of Agriculture of misapplying state funds. He cites institutes expenses, dairy convention costs, and delayed premium payments, alleging improper disbursements and withheld dues, urging scrutiny before any appropriation increase. He notes bands and vocalists expenditures and improper billings, urging accountability within the board.

Augusta Board of Agriculture Mckeen Maine A. Gilbert Gilbert Board of Aeristiture Ceciliar Quartette New Yorks G. M. Gowell

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