America Enters War With Moral Resolve Across Europe
The essay lauds President Wilson and Congress for entering WWI, stressing moral weight and vast material support. It cites Briand praising the U.S. move, notes the alliance of eight nations, and highlights rapid mobilization plans to raise 500,000 troops and expand forces within six months. It also underscores public opinion’s role in boosting Entente morale and Cuba and Mexico’s stances.
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Congress
Europe
Briand
Republic
America
Germany
Plan to raise a two million strong army and use captured German ships
The plan outlines raising an army of two million with 600 000 initial troops and subsequent increments of 500 000, plus compulsory service if needed. It calls for rapid expansion of the Regular Army and National Guard, training, and leveraging German ships in U S ports to bolster tonnage for naval and military use, aiming for swift enactment with expert guidance from the War Department.
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Administration
National Guard
Regular Army
England
Germany
United States
Berlin
Rumor of War End Date Circulates in Local Club
A club hears a clipped tale about when the war might end. A policeman on a boat allegedly told a housemaid in Downing that a cousin’s friend knew a fact about the war’s end. No absolute proof is offered, just hearsay.
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Atlantic
Times
Downing
Bath Man Leads First Maine War Contingent
A Bath man heads Maine’s first contingent to serve in World War II under Commander Reu ben K. Dyer of the Maine Naval Reserve. Dyer is praised as a capable seaman and a proud Bath representative, with Maine Jackies expected to perform well and strengthen national defense against future threats.
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Bath
Maine
Reuben K. Dyer
Maine Naval Reserve
Dyer
Role of Congress in War Conduct and Military Promotion
The piece argues the two Houses should limit interference in operational war matters, favoring executive plans by the Navy and Army General Boards. It advocates rapid, merit based promotion through Regular Army and National Guard and commends J. E. Drake for equipping Naval Reserve HQ with wireless. Easter is noted briefly with a frigid smile.
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Houses of Congress
Congress
Germany
General Board of the Navy
General Staff of
Army
J. E. Drake
Naval Reserve
Allied Drive in the West Continues Its Push
Allied forces push further in the western theater as strategic advances continue. Troop movements, supply advances, and coordinated operations shape ongoing efforts against opposing forces.
Legislature adjourns after veto on smelt bill at river mouths
The legislature adjourned Saturday as the House sustained the governor's veto 108 to 6 on a bill to amend the Revised Statutes to allow smelt fishing at the mouths of the Sheepscot and Damariscotta rivers. The veto argued the bill would risk general smelt fishery harm and urged regulation by broader authorities.
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Sheepscot
Damariscotta
Cape Small Point
Kennebec River
Maine
Owls Head
Penobscot Bay
Sheepscot River
Merrills Ledges
Merry’s Island
Lincoln County
Local Easter services and civic notes from Bath
Local churches held Easter services with floral displays. Residents praised mild weather for new attire. Bath men Bath sent three boys to join the armed forces with Wilfred Hart enlisting in the navy and Arthur Luke and Ralph Kingsbury heading to Fort Slocum. Mrs Nellie Gordon of the city died in Boston. daughter Izzie Gordon works in Boston. Good Friday observances at Grace Church featured a three hour service and sermons on the Seven Last Words. Morse High School elected managers for baseball and football and awarded debate letters. Mr and Mrs R Layman and family visited from Golconda. Layman reenlisted after navy service and heads to Charlestown Navy Yard. Naval reserve enrollment continues at Commandant McCole's office with no ship assignment yet. C Plummer returned from New York where he helped sink the Dus tin G Cressy and noted broad support for the war in New York City.
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Bath
United States
Wilfred Hart
Regular Navy
Arthur Luke
Ralph Kingsbury
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Boston
Nelle Gordon
Morse High School
Forest Rogers
Herbert Douglas
Joseph Warner
Duncan McInnes
William Daley
R. Layman
Layman
George B. Holbrook
Navy
Charlestown Navy Yard
Golconda
Ohio
Vera Cruz
Naval Reserve
C. Plummer
New York
Cunard
Valeria
Dustin G. Cressy
New York Harbor
United States District Court
Plummer
Bath and nearby towns see community events and repairs
Joseph LaBell visits friends in Waldoboro as Bath Lodge of Elks officers are installed. Government tug Randol brings supplies to Fort Popham from Portland. The new Board of Highways and Sewers meets in the Aldermanic chamber. Grace Church Holy Communion services occur on Has ter Day. Columbia Theatre reopens with a refurbished program and multiple trades at work.
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Joseph LaBell
Waldoboro
Bath Lodge of Elks
Murray Club
Alice Shorey
Washington St
Brunswick Dam
St. Mary’s Guild
Randol
Fort Popham
Portland
Board of Highways and Sewers
South End
Parent-Teacher Association
Bath
Elmer Billings
North Berwick
George Rogers
Billings
Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville Street Railway
Marion Titcomb
Ada McCormick
Helen Haraden
Olive Rowe
Margaret Conley
Gorham Normal School
F. L. Studley
Freman
Chester
Columbia Theatre
Columbia
Sedgwick Post Ladies' Circle reports regular session
The Ladies' Circle of Sedgwick Post G A R held its regular session on Tuesday. Bath's Public Safety committee received a $500 contribution Friday from Hyde Windlass Co. Local news notes include salmon caught by John L. Thomas in Rockland and Passover observances led by Rabbi Charles Arik. Brunswick seniors in Tenth Company C A C will receive diplomas if called to active service. Ships Cora F Cressey and Carl F Creasey updated travel, while Captain York of the Transporta tion declines command of Jane Palmer. vessel ventures remain risky amid current conditions.
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Sedgwick
G.A.R
Bath
Public Safety Committee
Hyde Windlass Co
John L. Thomas
Rockland
Bangor Pool
Charles Arik
Brunswick School Committee
Brunswick High School
C.A.C
Percy & Small
Cora F. Cressey
Sandy Hook
New York
Buenos Aires
Carl F.creasey
Delaware
Turk’s Island
Philadelphia
Joseph H. York
Portland
Transportation
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