Maine Labor Department keeps steady course amid limited publicities
The Maine Department of Labor and Industry enforces laws and inspects factories with two inspectors and the commissioner, totaling about 2,843 inspections yearly. The office mediates labor disputes, rarely needing court action, and upholds work hours limits for women and minors, while overseeing wages and a free employment bureau. Encompassing 1917 to 1929 trends, the piece notes declining minor employment, and the commissioner's dual role in safety enforcement and dispute resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Commissioner of Labor
Mained Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
Biddeford
Charles O. Beals
Industrial Accident Commission
Federal Department of Labor
State Chamber of Commerce
Portland man admits leaving scene of accident
Stanley E. Bartol of 15 Washington avenue Portland pleaded guilty in municipal court on a charge of leaving the scene after his truck damaged a beacon at Oak and High streets. He was ordered to pay costs of 8.57, his fine suspended, and said he could not find anyone to report the incident to. Insurance is expected to cover the beacon damage.
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Stanley E. Bartol
Washington Avenue
Portland
Oak and
High Streets
Bartel
J. Ledyard
John J. Keegan
Utterson Bros
Olympia Street
Bath Shipyard Revival Defies Government Doom Claim
The Bath Iron Works yard in Bath Maine continues building for clients including J P Morgan and Eldridge Johnson, with yachts like the Hi Esmarr and plans for a $1.5 million vessel. The article argues the government misread Bath’s ship industry prospects, praising New England leadership and skilled labor in delivering quality vessels despite steel freight doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Bath
New England
Boston Evening ‘Transcript
Frederick G. Fassett
Maine
Transcript
Fassett
H. E. Manville
Pleasantville
N. Y
Philadelphia
Eldridge R. Johnson
Victor Talking Machine Company
Easter Island
Pacific
United States
Department
Portland
Atlantic Seaboard
Central Maine Power Company
Sewall
Thomas W. Hyde
Aldermen Reject Health Officer Reappointment
By a unanimous vote the Bath aldermen refused to confirm Chester S. Kingsley as health officer. They debated salary, duties, and the city’s ability to pay, while noting the state’s request for a three year term. The board also addressed balance issues between the Park and Cemetery Board and the city treasurer, and granted licenses for boxing exhibitions and sidewalk use at Arcade hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Chester S. Kingsley
Cularence IF. Kendall
State Department of Health
Kendall
Kingley
City of
Auburn
Board of Health
Bath Health Center
Kingsley
Bath
Park and Cemetery Board
Allan Spear
Harold L. Troop
Horace W. Ward
City Treas
Hall
Maine
Cemetery Trust
Perpetual Care Cemetery Lots Trust
Nick Mihalos
Arcade Arena
George Poulos
Arcade Hall
Kerr & Houston
No. 7
No. 9
Sagadahock Block
Monroe Stores, Inc
Joseph W. Larrabee
Caledonia Mills
St. Johnsbury
Bingham Dam Progress Amid Bucksport Mill Plans
Central Maine Power reports rapid Bingham dam work on the Kennebec River with 1400 workers and a 750 foot concrete abutment wall, plus a New England Public Service plant at Bucksport planned to run 250 tons daily, a 100,000 volt line, and widespread Bucksport growth. The Edge embassy in Paris is highlighted with Mrs. Edge as hostess and the ambassador’s family in residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Central Maine Power Co
Walter S.ee
Central Meamned Power Company
Kennebec
New England Public Services Company
Bucksport
Penobscot
New England Public Serviceompany
Maine
Walter E. Edge
France
Paris
Trocadero
Seine
Americ
Avenue d'Tena
White House
Camilla Sewall
Bath
Washington
Ambassador Edge
Senate
Fordham Trawler Launched At Bath Iron Works
The Beam Trawler Fordham, built for the Atlantic and Pacific Fish Co., was launched at 3.03 Friday afternoon from Bath Iron Works. Christened with ginger ale by Thomas C. Captain of Fordham University, she will be sea ready in days. Attending were Frank Foley, Fordham student and Bath baseball player, Francis J. O'Hara Jr., and Capt. Nichols Cole, who will command the Fordham, plus Rev. T. C. Maney and Mrs. Cole among others. The vessel mirrors the Notre Dame in design, 132 feet long, 24 feet beam, 13 feet depth, steel hull with pine decks, water tight hatches, and a 509 hp Bessemer-Diesel engine with a clutch for electricity generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordham
Atlantic & Pacific Fish Co
Bath Iron Works Corp
Thomas C
Mr. Siano
Bath
Frank Foley
South Portland
Francis J. O'Hara Jr
Nichols Cole
Cole
T. C. Maney
St. Mary’s Church
U. S
Fordham College
Bath Iron Works House
Notre Dame
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Cahill
Small
Labor Department OF Maine
Charles H. Cahill
Harold P. Small
Cahil
Elwell S. Crosby
J. Edward Drake
Joseph Torrey
Oliver Moses
Allan M. Irish
George W. Dean
Dean
Bath High School
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Israel Putnam
Bath Iron Works
Woolwich
Morse High School
Gen. Pershing
Post Office Square
Mr. Small
Hicn
Rupert. H. Baxter
Bath Trust Co
Governor's Executive Council
Edward W. Bridgham
Arthur K. Purington
Republican State Committee
Arthur Allen
Optometrist Bath Trust
Boston
Edges
Central Maine
Chicag
Trawler Fordham
Star Football Player
Fine Little Craft
Johnson Brosco
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