Americans Must Defend Maritime Rights Against Germany
The author argues the United States should enforce its sea rights with Germany, not join European quarrels, and recalls the 1812 parallel. He cites German influence in Cuba and past German insults to diplomats, praising a Lincoln appointee with 52 years service and noting the South End Parent-Teacher Association as a school asset.
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Germany
America
England
Cuba
United States
Havana
Presson
National Guard
Pressoo
Fat goose price in Germany tops American costs
The text notes a fat goose in Germany priced at $30, contrasting with higher U S prices, and mentions Galli-Curei boosting interest in the upcoming Maine Music Festival.
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Germany
Maine Coast Artillery to defend coast if war declared
General Presson cites War Department authority that Maine guardsmen, led by the Maine Coast Artillery, would assume coastal defense duties relieving regular forts at Portland Harbor and the Kennebec River if war comes. He urges recruitment and local support amid rail and shipping disruptions and notes broader wartime policies.
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Presson
Maine National Guard
War Department
Maine
Maine Coast Artillery
Portland Harbor
Kennebec River
National Guard
Maine Coast
Sympathy and Rights Put to Test in American Travel
Abstract sympathy is denied in service as Americans lose the right to cross the ocean under their flag. Tarnowski may have chosen passage with Von Bernstorff, highlighting tensions in naval and diplomatic circles.
Maine Legislature urged to approve universal training for defense
A Maine resolution asks the Legislature to back the principle of universal training for all able bodied citizens to ready them for defense. The plan envisions General Staff development and Congressional enactment, tracing origins to the Damariscotta Board of Trade. Maine’s leadership is urged to safeguard institutions and deter invasion impacts.
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Maine
Congress
Board of Trade of Damariscotta
Mane
Belgium
US policy stance amid German submarine threat
The piece argues time has hardened the question of Austrian ties to Germany as Berlin’s submarine program dominates. It suggests Vienna remains subordinate and warns the United States against spurning Germany while keeping Austria, presenting a delicate, undignified posture in wartime diplomacy.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
Washington
Tidewater
Vienna
Austria
Prussia
Germany
United States
Hood
Fred J. Weekley
Bagdad
Fla
Plummer Rates U. S. Shipping Board Members Favorably
Edward C. Plummer of this city sees the new U S Shipping Board members as a hopeful and interesting group. He represents coastwise shipping interests in Washington and believes his views carry substantial weight in judging the board’s potential for national shipping.
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U. S. Shipping Board
Edward C. Plummer
Washington
Plummer
Beresford Sees Submarine Threat under Control in Six Weeks
Lord Charles Beresford declares the submarine brigandage problem will be well in hand within six weeks. The steady reduction in vessels destroyed suggests the English defense is already making headway, based on informed measures and expert judgment.
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Charles Beresford
Grocer Sees Demand for Buttermilk Draw Five Gallons
In a single day a local grocer reported selling five gallons of buttermilk to customers as demand remained steady for dairy beverages.
Hyde Windlass Gains on the Lead in Red Men Bowlers
The Red Men see Hyde Windlass surge ahead as the bowling match tightens. Windlass moves into a commanding position with strong frames while rivals rally to close the gap.
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Hyde Windlass
Red Men
Athletics
Texacos
Woodmen
P.C. Red Men
Eurekas
Swastikas
Pilgrims
Farrar
W. H. Miller
Toothaker
Dall
M. Oliver
Cutting
Billings
A. Stewart
Cedric Martin Frates
Coffin
Chester Martin
Mann
Hennessey
Lowell
Leete
Morse
Boardman
Bath Fair Wins in Portland Bowling Match
Bath bowlers Everett Smith and Preston Farrar defeated Bath rival Harry McKay and Jud Ward of Portland 1998 to 1926 at Longfellow Square Alleys. Ward had a high game of 132. Farrar posted several 100+ strings, finishing with a total 2081 for Smith and Farrar. McCray and Ward also scored strong totals, with final team pinfalls 3864.
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Everett Smith
Preston Farrar
Bath
Portland
Harry McKay
Jud Ward
Longfellow Square
Ward
Farrar
Smith
Tors
Calumets Defeat Royal Five In YMCA Shop League
Calumets win 27 to 14 at the YMCA gym with Holbrook scoring seven baskets and Gay five for Calumets while Stevens led the Royal Five. The game featured two 20 minute periods, with referee Call.
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Y.M.C.A
Calumets
Royal Five
Holbrook
Gay
Stevens
Calumets Royal
Rf If
S. Attaya Gay
Stevena Burns
Ec Ec
Erskin Baker
McMann West
Lg Billing
Blackwood Ig
Pratt
Gar
Burns
Erskine
McMann
Attaya
Bath Local Notes Highlight Street Sales and Civic Events
Local jottings report the Mason homestead sale to W. W. Hosmer on Middle St and a big Bath freight arrival over Sunday. Washington Birthday events closed schools Thursday but held exercises Wednesday, while police court outcomes included liquor charges for Neil McQuarrie and non‑support case for Archie Libby.
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Mason
Middle St
W. W. Hosmer
Bath
Ralph Baker
Pauline
Major
George A. Baker
Peaks Island
North End
Carl Trott
Bath- Lewiston
Chef Tarbox
Texas Yard
Boston
Washington
Neil McQuarrie
S. J
Archie Libbey
Front St
Keegan
Charles H. Norton
Long Beach
Foreman McCabe
Norton
Bagley Brothers
Charles H
Albert M
Shaw Block
New England
Charles H. Bagley
Philbrick
Albert
Messrs
Bagley
Read Brothers Shipyard Fire Destroys Yard and Vessel
A Read Brothers Shipyard in South Somerset Massachusetts burned Saturday destroying seven buildings and a four masted schooner the Luther Little under construction for Rogers Webb of Boston. Loss estimated at 150000 with the schooner valued at 100000. The fire started in a boiler room. Augusta and State House figures praise Charles S Brown of Sagadahoc who won the buildings superintendent post and now lives at the YMCA building. Funeral of Grant Gifford at Grace Church Saturday included Rev Culbert McGay and out of town attendees.
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Read Brothers
South Somerset
Mass
Luther Little
Rogers & Webb
Boston
Augusta
State House
Charles S. Brown
Sagadahoc
Capitol
Y.M.C.A
Grant Gifford
Grace Church
Culbert McGay
L. F. Gifford
Harmony
Henry E. Gifford
Madeline Gifford
Shiloh
Miss Hazel Harrington Hosts Chafing Dish Supper and Masquerade
Miss Hazel Harrington entertained Friday evening at Aunt Mrs. Chester Wallace's home with guests Miss Marion Redlon Miss Ethel Totman Miss Doris Berry Miss Catherine Harrington and Miss Louise Robbins. They attended a masquerade dance at Assembly Hall later that night. Carl E. Nelson transferred from Newport R I to New York and serves on the U S 8 Henley torpedo boat destroyer as second class machinist's mate.
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Hazel Harrington
Chester Wallace
Marion Redlon
Ethel Totman
Doris Berry
Catherine Harrington
Louise Robbins
Assembly Hall
Carl E. Nelson
Newport
R. I
New York
U. S
Henley
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Gerard
Committee On Temperance
Massachusetts
Tarnowski
von Bernstorff
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Portlanders
McCray
New Meadows
W. P. Purinton
Topsham
F. W. Larrabee
West Bath
A. E. Dodge
Lisbon Falls
Alex Moore
C. T. Dunham
Lewiston
W. P. Fossett
Round Pond
A. W. Brown
C. F. Mann
Z. B. Clifford
Auburn
L. A. Jack
G. B. Ridley
Brunswick
Great Britain
Hampton Roads
McLean
Norfolk Navy Yard
George Washington
Fletcher
F. S. Curtis
Centre Street
D. M. Humphreys & Co
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Sagadahock Block
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Chichester
A. B. Watson
Union Street
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Maine Central Railroad
Maine Central
Cyrus W. Longley
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