100 Years Ago: 1924

An article for November 2, 1924 is unavailable therefore an article from November 2, 1923 is being offered instead.

An interesting radio message from Donald B. MacMillan, Arctic explorer, was picked up early this morning by Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hamilton of this town. The message from the schooner Bowdoin came through clearly with but slight Interference by static conditions. The message was as follows:

“Radio Station WMP From the Bowdoin-Have finished the shooting of bear for winter skins. Have plenty of sheepskins. Are shooting some elder duck. We are celebrating birthday anniversary of (name not heard owing to static interruption) tomorrow, when menu will be seal meat and ice cream. Our visitors, an Eskimo and his wife, have gone South. Expect huge influx of visitors in next November moon.”

“Deny report that the Bowdoin was or has been in great danger from jamming by ice floes. All well. We are receiving messages sent us every week. The Eskimos are immensely surprised at radio and nearly went wild to hear voices from civilization. This expedition is the only one that has been so far north and able to keep in touch with civilization.”

“Donald B. MacMillan.”

50 Years Ago: 1974

A bobcat, an animal not seen frequently in these parts, was apparently struck and killed by a car Friday night in Auburn. Shortly before 8:30 p.m., police were advised that a dead animal was lying alongside the roadway on the southbound lane of Washington Street near the railroad tracks. An employee of the Auburn Highway Department was dispatched to remove the remains and reported the animal was a young bobcat.

25 Years Ago: 1999

In the wake of last month’s vicious attack on a Lake Street landlord, Auburn city councilors will be asked to enact new rules on what constitutes a dangerous dog and how to punish its owner.

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