Man Killed After Being Run Over by Train near Custom House
Winslow Bowers, known locally as Hawkshaw the detective, was struck while trying to cross the tracks on Commercial Street near the Custom House by a Boston and Maine freight train. He died at the Maine General Hospital. An inquest will be held with jurors John P. Hobbs, Henry S. Trickey, Arthur H. Harding, George H. Folman, George D. Loring, and Charles F. Landers.
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Commercal Street
Custom House
Winslow Bowers
Boston & Maine
Bowers
Maine General Hospital
Hawkshaw
Concord
N. H
United States Casualty Insurance Co
South Portland
Jefferson Street
Portland
Littlejohn
Perry
John P. Hobbs
Henry 8.Trickey
Arthur H. Harding
George H.folman
George D. Loring
Charles F. Landers
CANDIDATES FOR WEST POINT EXAM IN LEWISTON
On Thursday July Sth at ten o'clock at Lewiston High School candidates for nomination to West Point will be examined by a committee chosen by Senator Frye. Boys aged seventeen to twenty two from the First and Second Districts may apply. The top two by general average will be recommended, the second named as alternate. They will report for West Point examination on July 25. The examining committee includes Prof. Jordan Bates College Prof. Frisbee ex Nichols Latin school and Prof. Wingate of Lewiston High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston High School
West Point
Senator Frye
Frye
Secretary of War
Jordan
Bates College
Frisbee
Nichols Latin School
Wingate
Writ Entered in 1000 Suit Against Portland Railroad
In Cumberland Superior Court yesterday a writ was entered in a 1000 personal injuries case by Isaac M. Pike of South Portland against the Portland Railroad Company. Pike alleges he was thrown from a Cape Cottage car on Market Street when the motorman started the car without warning, injuring his back shoulder ankle and other hurts. Samuel L. Bates represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Isaac M. Pike
South Portland
Portland Railroad Company
Pike
Market Street
Samuel L. Bates
Old Home Week Contributions and Dated Notes
Private leakers in the city report receipts toward Old Home Week expenses in August, showing $206 total with several named donors. The excerpt also includes dated references to Portland and a 1000 year, plus a string of romantic and humorous vignettes from Philadelphia and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One
Harry Butler
Mason & Merril
Chas
F. Flagg
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell O
This short ad promotes Jell-O as a quick tasty healthful dessert. It claims two minute preparation with no boiling or cooking, just add boiling water and chill. Flavors listed include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry with a 10 cent pack at grocers.
Fire department backs Home Week parade invite and out of town call plan
The board of engineers met with Chief Elfridge and, pending committee approval, decided not to parade on the Fourth of July due to fire risk. They approved participating in Home Week in August and recommended a specialized out of town fire call system using three slow blows and box numbers to summon engines and equipment.
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Board of Engineers of the
Fire Det
Elfridge
Department
Maine Central
Grand Trunk
Boston & Maine
Islands
Night lights and church projects brighten South Portland
Work continued in Knightville with two new arc lights and a sewer pipe project supervised by Engineer Fenn. A Boston trip on the steamer C. J. Willard drew locals including Captain York and family, with plans for Georgetown to New York. Pentecostal services begin Friday led by Rev. H. F. Reynolds. Fort Preble ground broken for new buildings. Clara Henley sails to Boston for ten days. Clarence Willard to join Milken Tomlinson Co. yacht Beatrice. Local social and church notes cover picnics, visits, and hospitality happenings across Knightville and nearby streets.
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Knightville
Consolidated Electric Company
Fenn
Portland
South Portland
Boston
C. J. Willard
Frank York
York
George Lee
Lee
George N. Upton
Willard
Gvorgetown
New York
Pentecostal Church
H. F. Reynolds
Pentecostal Churches of America
Fort Prebley
Clara Henley
Lynn
Clarence Willard
Philadelphia
J. H. Hamilon
Beatrice
Herbert W. Barnard, Jr
MIL- Ken, Tomlinson Co
Cape Cottage Casino
L'rundy’s Reef
Carrie Williams
Bradford
Davis
Haverhill
Mass
R. M. Cole
Sawyer Street
McCullum Stock Company Dominates Gilded Fool Run
The McCullum stock company is drawing unprecedented crowds in the second week of the season with A Gilded Fool. The packed house applauded the entire cast as manager McCullum earns praise for meeting public demand. Next week The Lost Paradise will star Robert Wayne and Beatrice Ingram, promising another notable production with tickets on sale at Sawyer's store Monument square. Also this week the New York Vaudeville Stars present a first class vaudeville show with a standout act delighting audiences.
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McCullum
John Price and The Parques Top River ton Show
The singing of John Price dazzles the crowd with fresh material and an inimitable delivery while The Parques bicycle feats impress audiences with daring, gracefully executed stunts. Walter E. Perkins’ Jerome, A Poor Man opens in New England following managerial requests.
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John Price
Riverton
Price
Parques
Walter E. Perkins
Jerome
Mary E. Wilkins
New England
Famous Names at West Point Appear on Rolls Again
West Point notes revive familiar names like Ulysses Grant and Douglas MacArthur. The article traces Grant’s early autograph record, his family ties, and the intense hazing he endured, while MacArthur is described as a leading, towering student with a flawless early record.
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West Point
Gorham Hosts Opening Of Anniversary Exercises At Normal School
Gorham welcomed visitors and graduates for the anniversary exercises of the second class of 1900 at Gorham Normal School. The day featured class examinations, teaching in practice rooms, gymnastic and elocutionary displays, and a piano recital. State officials and trustees attended. a reception followed at Frederick Robie hall. The program continues with morning graduation in the Congregational church and a funeral for Charles F. Roberts at his Portland Road home.
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Gorham
Gorham Norroal School
Cortel
Gertrude Stone
Parsons
Moore
Nash
Hatch
Hamblin
Hamblen
Jordan
Miss Andrews
W. W. Stetson
Atate
J. W. Fairbanks
A. Hoberteen
Wm. J. Knowlton
Henry L. Chapman
M. Warren
Normal Schools
Pettingill
Augusta
Mr. Andrews
Gary. Robie
Lucian Hunt
H. Cousens
H. R. Millett
Reynalds
Cashmore
H. A. McKenney
Chas. N. Deering
Frederick Robie Hall
Congregational Church
Dr. Jenkins of
Portland
Young Phil and Cadets in Hazing Tales at Camp
The piece recounts cadets famed for nerve and energy and recalls hazing antics. James M. Hobson Jr. ranks among the polar men in his class, enduring end-on chair throws and him riding a broom while reciting poems. Julian A. Benjamin, son of the late Adjt. Gen. Benjamin, is noted as a fine, creditable graduate. In Acton England, Joseph H. Choate’s amused address to a disruptive baby at a library event ends with a witty biblical flourish about wisdom from babes.
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Oung
Phil
James M. Hobson, Jr
Lieut. Hobson
Navy
Sheridan
Buchanan Reid
Julian A. Benjamin
Hamilton Fish
Samuel Nichol Benjamin
Benjamin
Acton
England
Joseph H. Choate
Great Britain
Mr. Choate
Bisho
Mounttage
Quiet Wedding Ties Kimball and Woodsum at Stevens Ave
A quiet wedding occurred Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs F H Sampson Stevens avenue. The contracting parties were Mr H W Kimball of Bridgton and Mrs Estelle Woodsum of Brooklyn NY. The ceremony was performed by Rev G Davis of All Souls Universalist church. The couple will reside in Norway Maine.
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F. H. Sampson
Stevens Avenue
H. W.kimball
Bridgton
Estelle Woodsum
Brooklyn
N.Y
3.G. Davis
All Souls’ Universalist Church
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Commercial Street
OLD Home Week
George H. Richardson
Chicago
Fire Department
Penticostal Church
McCullum’s Theatre
Riverton Park
Children’s Hat Department
American Woolen Co
the President Brace
Congress St
C. Ware
J. E. Palmer
Grant, Sheridan, MacArthur
Gen. Grant
Ulysses Hiram Grant
Ulysses Simpson Grant
Ulysses Simpson
Ulysses S. Grant
Ida Honore
Fred Dent Grant
Philippines
United States
McKinley
Young Grant
High Falls
Academy
New
Grant
Smith
Douglas MacArthur
G Grant
Wisconsin
MacArthur
Saatier
Charles F. Roberta
Portland Road
Leonard Johnson
Jaimes Howard
State Street
Arthur Giles Heath
MR. Choate and
the Baby
Detroit
Mich
Henkel
Royal Star
Henkere
Morrills
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