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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
2
The state education department weighs the pros and cons of secret fraternities in public schools while noting long established groups like Bath High School's Phi Rho have aided many future leaders. Commentary contrasts conduct, benefits, and objections including dairy inspections and Portsmouth Scout Cruiser Chester plans.
The Independent urges Bath managers to carefully select films to avoid harmful influence on children. It notes many youngsters attend these cheap and attractive shows and cites concerns from other cities about films not allowed on stage. It also mentions Maine reapportionment, a fighting match stopped in Augusta, lobster fisher unions, druggists enforcing pure food laws, and William J. Bryan’s recurring presidential hopes. Clark Rowe visits Bath then returns home to Boothbay Harbor.
A jury in the Pettibone trial found George A. Pettibone not guilty of complicity in the murder of Idaho Governor Frank A. Steunenberg. The case concludes a high profile legal battle tied to state history and political upheaval.
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