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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1928
Page
2
The piece argues Maine should revise railroad taxes as trucking and auto competition grow. It notes excise taxes based on gross receipts, franchise taxes, and state property taxes, urging a fairer system aligned with current transportation realities and public needs.
Citizens debate the fairness of the current railroad tax regime, arguing whether government levies over the past decade justify reform. Proponents cite revenue stability and infrastructure funding while critics call for tax relief to spur competition and reduce transportation costs.
The article contrasts Governor Smith and Alton B. Parker on platform courage and warns of Smith’s possible folly while praising Congressman White’s record. It notes the Second District race against Walace H. White Jr and outlines farm policy focus under Hoover. It ends with Bath Box Co seeking City Council action to abate a public nuisance caused by local property and ships.
A petition with about 80 signatures seeks rent free use of a north School street parcel for a building for the Sagacahock Veteran Fireman’s association. Title questions on the parcel prompt review by Aldermen Chaney Troop and councilors Wright Gediman Mank before action.
Bath Box Co. owner of a riverfront plant warns that the river bed near its wharf is filling reducing water depth to two feet at low tide. The company asks the city to settle the dispute with Mr. Bishop by arbitration. aldermen form a committee to pursue settlement.
City sanitarian Chester S. Kingsley announces the termination of the health department agreement with D A Bishop for use of property near the rope walk pond outlet effective Aug 17. The city will cease payments for the dump and cites noncompliance and a free dump as reasons. Inspector Robert B. Applebee urges speed limit signs near the bridge after a July 7 minor injury. Petitions seek installation of gasoline tanks at Center Street, Vine Street, and Washington Center streets.
The Cosmopolitan club held a meeting at Beau tiful Washington where Hon. Edward C. Plummer addressed members. Miss Car rie Shaw performed a piano Etude and sang an encore. Miss Mary L. Larrabee joined as an active member and a card party was set for Aug 10 with Lillian Lewin as chair. Committees were named for August programs. George A. Churchill died Thursday in Auburn on business.
The State of Maine Purchasing Agents association skipped its monthly session for an annual shore dinner at New Meadows Inn. Members from Augusta, Bangor, Pownal, Thomaston, Skowhegan, and Bath attended, with women guests and relatives accompanying the delegation.
Corner stone setting conducted under master mason James Whytock with mortar laid by Senator Drake. Rev. Omar W. Folsom led a prayer praising George P. Davenport and outlining unity, civic duty, and shared responsibility for the new municipal building. An envelope on the Mayor’s stationery contains Building Committee names and minutes dated August 2, 1928.
Bath Maine records describe the Bath City Hall Building Committee appointed Dec 7 1927 by the City Council with J Edward Drake as Chairman John W Gilmore as Secretary Charles H Cahill Mayor Ralph K Hall Treasurer Rupert H Baxter Edward W Hyde Walter S Glidden Legal Advisor and actions from Dec 8 1927 organization to Aug 2 1928 stone laying.
A man identified as Grant drove a Hudson Super Six through a garage wall at 308 High street Thursday evening after misapplying the accelerator. The car continued about 20 feet, with minor damages. Neighboring residents heard the crash as a crowd gathered. John B. Downey of Central Maine Power Co. was mentioned in connection with travel.
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Highway police and George Jewett inspect hundreds of cars at night on the state highway. Two assistants flag defective tail lights with a whistle and stop the vehicle for testing brakes and lights. Stickers are issued to cars with verified issues and drivers warned to fix taillights and brakes.
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