22 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1919
Page
1
The Bath Republican Party unanimously renominates Mayor JJ Edward Drake praising a year of strong fiscal management during wartime. The piece notes debt reduction, no tax hikes, and calls for businesslike leadership to steer the city, with chamber plans for a membership drive and Chamber of Commerce reorganization led by the American City Bureau.
The article details U S Navy fourteen inch guns sent to the front under Admiral Charles P Plunkett. Six guns in operation cut German rail traffic around Metz and Loivn ports, disrupting supply lines and destroying rolling stock. The guns fired about 787 rounds, with targets including Montmedy Lan guyon and Sarrebourg, and helped isolate Metz before armistice.
The public favors bringing American troops home from Russia as spring opens. The nation believes troops have accomplished their European mission and should not be further committed to European affairs.
A dense excerpt on power tracing its roots to the sun and nature. It posits power as twofold, combining rest and action, growth and birth, with steady progression. It links strength to courage and fidelity, and declares power as a universal law and enduring force.
The School of American Research fosters a revival of Pueblo and Franciscan style in Santa Fe. The Museum building, Temple of St Francis and Martyrs, re creates six ancient missions in facade. The Museum of New Mexico houses priceless collections at the Palace of the Governors with Taos and Santa Fe art colonies totaling about forty international artists.
In Lisbon Portugal fountains captivate visitors with Neptune figures marble obelisks and sculpted Venuses and Adonis. An original temple shaped fountain and carved shells attract crowds while women balance large water jars atop their heads with graceful carriage.
The Republican caucuses Thursday night announced changes in nominees across wards 1 to 7. New aldermen include Richard K. Marr ward 2 and Nelson L. Jackson ward 3, with several incumbents renominated or replaced. complete ward tickets name chairmen secretaries clerks wardens constables and city committees as the party outlines its ballot slate.
The Bath city article reports on municipal actions to support war effort and postwar planning. Officials rejected costly federal housing schemes, proposed a $100,000 cap, and outlined plans to cover the investment with future tax revenue. The board approved pay raises for firefighters, new fire equipment, police and highway machinery, and park services. The piece notes epidemics faced and soldier return plans, with a pledge not to raise taxes and to settle unpaid bills, reducing city debt by over $25,000.
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