Tidal Power Project Explained by Engineer Cooper Promoter
Dexter J Cooper explains the Wassamaquoddy Bay tidal project near Eastport Maine and St. Andrews Canada. The system uses two bays, dams, and gates to produce 500000 to 700000 horsepower, costing 75000000 to 100000000 dollars, with continuous output and international authorization. The plan aims for cheap reliable power through mass production and predictable tides. Continued on Page Two.
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Bath
Wassamaquoddy Bay
Bay of T’'Undy
Dexter J’. Cooper
Bay of Funay
Eastport
Maine
St. Andrews
New Brunswick
Canada
Atlantic Ocean
United States
Province of
International Joint Commission
Equity hearing at court house in Deering case
Mrs. Lou Atkins of Bath files a bill in Sagadahoc Supreme Court on June 8 seeking dissolution of the G. G. Deering Co and appointment of a receiver. She alleges mismanagement and seeks an accounting from officers Carroll A. Deering and Harry G. Deering, injunctions, and liquidation of the firm. The action names the company and several Deering family officers and executors as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Supreme Court
Lou Atkins
Bath
G. G. Deering Co
Et Als
Norman L. Hassett
Wattangall
Locke & Verkins
Augusta
Walter S. Glidden
Frank A. Morey
Lewiston
Edward W. Bridgham
Atkins
Lulu Deering
Frank M. Deering
G. G Deering Co
Harry G. Deering
Carroll A. Deering
Carroll A
Larry G. Deering
Annie M. Deering
Ada E. Deering
Maurice R. Deering
Calvin W. Rogers
Gardiner G. Deering
Defendant's Answer Details Company Affairs and Claims
The defendants admit they receive compensation for their services but deny receiving larger sums from the company. They deny any conspiracy or attempt to deprive the plaintiff of a fair share of profits. Continued on Page Four.
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Carroll A. Deering
Harry G. Deering
Edgecomb Road Delayed By Soft River Bottom
The Edgecomb cut, begun to open the bridge and Davis Island area, will not be ready for public travel by the anticipated date. Soft river bottom beyond 50 feet from Davis Island east shore requires additional rock and gravel, delaying completion. Bridge mid stream is ready. fill work continues with steam shovel and gravel surfacing planned after filling to the proper height. Estimated cost to Aug 1 is 79,046.63 with at least 20,000 more needed to finish.
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Edgecomb
Davis Island
Davis’ Island
Wiscasset-Edgecomb Bridge
Murtaugh Hughes
Bangor
Cruiser Helena launched by Lath Iron Works
Express cruiser Helena IL built for Charles EK. F. Mc Cann of the New York Yacht Club and Clif ford Brokaw connections, designed by Cox Stevens. 62 feet long, 11 feet beam, 275 hp gasoline engines, speed at least 26 mph, double planked hull, white pine deck, copper fastened, brass fittings, electric lights, pressurized water, and a small tender with gasoline engine.
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Helena
Lowell to Be Chief Ferry Ticket Seller
Carleton Lowell of Bath is named chief ticket seller at the Bath state ferry, succeeding Walter Fraser who was sent from Augusta to install the new system. Lowell took over Saturday morning with hours from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton Lowell
Bath
Bath — State
Walter Fraser
State Highway Commission
Lowell
Fraser
Augusta
Walter I Main Circus Plays In City August 28
The Walter I Main circus will appear in this city on August 28 at McKay Park. It also performs in Brunswick on August 26 and in Rockland on the 30th with the same program.
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Walter I. Main
McKay Park
Brunswick
Rockland
Louth
Prize of large flag offered to successful town
Governor Ralph Brewster announced a statewide census contest rewarding the Maine town with the longest list of residents aged 7 or older on August 1. The winning town will receive a hand-painted State of Maine flag to hang in the town hall. The effort supports the Three-quarter Century club under the Maine Public Health Association with eligibility for residents 75 and older.
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Ralph ©. Direwster
Maine
State of Maine
Maine Public Health Association
L Brewster
Jewster
Mayne
House of Representatives
Maines
Anniversary concert features fine American artists in Portland
The Weitschmar Memorial Organ anniversary program at Portland City Hall Auditorium will be presented Friday afternoon August 21 at 5 50 by municipal organist Charles Ro Cronham with two American born trained soloists. Tenor Mr Harrison is renowned through concert recordings broadcasts and radio. Soprano Miss Mary Korb has appeared in recitals and with major orchestras and venues in New York and Boston. The concert promises a refined program with a contrasting mix of voices and expressive quality. Miss Emma Ayer left Tuesday for Natick Mass to visit her sister Mrs Edgar Gilman.
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Weitschmar
Portland City Hall
Charles Ro Cronham
Harrison
WEAF
Baston
Mary Korb
Atura
Roce
Philharmonic Orchestra
the Stadium
New York City
Bath Iron Works sale urged upon bondholders
Foreclosure actions against Bath Iron Works Ltd are urged by a bondholders committee led by William L. Skelton Lewiston George C C Wing Jr Auburn and Leonard A Pierce Portland. They say a syndicate will bid at least 115000 for the physical property excluding cash and receivables and warn no other owner can secure private yacht contracts without the syndicate’s guaranteed technical skill. The committee hopes for a September sale after existing contracts close this month. Lewiston August 8 1925.
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Buth Iron Works, Ltd
Lewiston
Maine
Hetober
Bath Iron Works
Truck Fire Delays Brunswick Drome Fleet On Maine Run
William Matteson and Charles Smith of Newark were riding a Vierce-Arrow five ton truck when a gasoline line ruptured on a hill near North and Lincoln streets. Flames engulfed the front as firemen and bystanders fought the blaze, endangering the tank. The crew escaped, a second tractor in the convoy altered course, and the two trucks planned to rejoin the motor drome caravan headed to Belfast for Maine fairs. Chicago claims hub status for radio class B broadcasting.
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William Mattson
Charles Smith
Newark
N. J
Brunswick Highway
Lincoln
Bath
Matteson
Smith
Buy Phen
Bernard McCausland
Cloutier
Combination 4
Belfast
Maine
New Maine Building At Springfield Ready For Dedication
After a Maine building inspection at the Eastern States Exposition grounds Springfield Mass the committee says completion is expected early September with occupancy in time for exhibits. Maine Day dedication set for September 22 with plans for a 1000 car motorcade and county floats. President Coolidge expected as guest. The building will house state departments industries and Publicity Bureau with 28 spaces. total cost within 50000 appropriation.
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State of Maine
Springfield
Mass
J. Sherman Douglass
Lamavine
Frank D. Marshall
State
Portand Society of Art
Julia Seabury
Maine
Coolidge
Massachusetts
State of Maine Publicity Bureau
City council continues land purchase for beauty spot plan
The city council in a special session continued action on buying city land bounded by Brunswick road and North street extension. James J. McKay of Valparaiso, a Chicago lawyer, proposed purchasing a triangular strip 240 feet by 105 feet for ornamental purposes to create a beauty spot at the city entrance and help straighten Brunswick road toward McKay park, with plans to develop an art square. The item was tabled to Sept 2.
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Soo
Brunswick Road
North Street
James J. McKay
Valparaiso
Ind
Chicago
James R. McKay
North
Lincoln Streets
MeKay
McKay Park
Oldest Maine Residents to Appear in Movies
The Maine Public Health Association announces that Pathe News Weekly will film the Maine Three-Quarter Century Club meeting on Sept 2 in the State capital as a permanent organization forms. Governor Brewster supports plans for a large gathering of residents aged 75 or older, to be shown in cinemas nationwide.
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Maine
Maine Public Health Association
Pathe News Weekly
State Ria
Pine Tree
Brewster
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Cooper
Passamaquoddy Bay
Court House
Deering
Iron Works
New York Yacht. Club
Portland Municipal
Central West
Carnegie Hall
Emma Ayer
Natick, Mass
Edgar Gilman
LePage
Lily
Johnson Bros Co
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