New York Shipping Board picks draw criticism over British nominee
The Marine Journal denounces the fifth member Donald as a British steamship manager and argues American shipping interests should back W. M. Brittain instead. It questions New York representation and cites political reaction after last week’s Augusta caucuses.
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Marine Journal
William Denman
Bernard N. Baker
White
Brent
New Shipping Board
Norton
the Journal
Donald
Staten Island
New York
British Isles
Wilson
W. M. Brittain
American Steamship Association
Shipping Board
New England
East
U S Maritime Lead Cited Amid War and Vatican Moves
The piece argues that American shipyards should expand at 520000 tons yearly, boosting national security as war persists. It notes Pope Benedict XV forming a committee on Christian unity, touches on Anglican recognition, and criticizes Senator Hitchcock’s mediation stance. It also laments a Washington leak scandal and calls for accountability and trusted statecraft.
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Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Aemaican Marine
Rome
Benedict XV
Christian Unity Movement
Vatican
Leo XIII
Pius X
Hitchcock
Europe
Roosevelt
Russia
Japan
Lodge Senate Speech Hailed As Historic
A memorable Senate address by Henry Cabot Lodge last week drew praise for its ambition and potential lasting impact in the annals of history.
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Senate
Henry Cabot Lodge
Governor Milliken would back state law enforcement reform
The author argues for Maine sheriffs and county attorneys to be removable for cause by the Governor to unify and strengthen state law enforcement, mirroring federal officers who answer to central authority. This would align public sentiment with officials and ensure stricter, more uniform enforcement across the state.
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Milliken
Maine
Surprising Bath Real Estate Chance Stirs Profit Talk
A visiting real estate dealer notes Bath men miss a strong chance to profit by housing for incoming population. He says there is an extraordinary opportunity now to build houses to let or sell, with landowners who bought cheap in recent years in a prime position to gain.
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Augusta
Sagadahoc County
William L. Bonney
House of Representatives
Bon- Bonney
Sagadahoc
Benjamin Ames
Bath
Bonney
Senate
Taber D
Bailey
Bangor
Bowdoin College
Ames
Thomas W. Hyde
Teutonic Warfare Allegations Reach Italian Tale
A provocative note from Italy highlights alleged German poison tactics as threats to soldiers, drawing attention to evolving government concern over poison as a weapon. The report frames poison as historically associated with assassination, contrasting it with military use and urging government scrutiny.
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Mme. Eomes
Italy
Governor Mil Liken Proposes Budget Favoring Economy
The governor’s budget proposal aims to reduce government spending while delivering maximum results, directing expenditure toward prudent fiscal efficiency and safeguarding public funds.
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Milliken
Austrians Poison Water Tale From Front Lines
Miss Boit passes a letter to Mme Emma Eames de Gogorza detailing how Austrian forces poisoned a water source used by Italian troops. Lodovico, a stableman linked to the Pontassieve inn, mourns his son who died after drinking the tainted water and suffering in agony.
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Mme
Emma Eames de Gogorza
Miss Boit
Mme. Eames
Italy
Teutons
Lodovico
Pont
Texas Topics: Five Gravel Cars Added for Yard Work
The Texas yard expands as five new gravel cars arrive. Riverfront piling for the new wharf is driven and capped along the river. concrete work will stabilize piles for the plate shop foundation. Outdoor workers continue regular hours despite rain and receive weather gear when needed. Ten horses hauled a portable mill over Woolwich roads to Boothbay, drawing attention to the well equipped camp.
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Texas
Wester
Woolwich
Boothbay
Bath Gains 33 000 Volt Line Uniting Power Source
Bath operates its industries and lighting from Fort Halifax power via the new 33 000-volt line from Farmingdale connected Jan 3. The upgrade reduces voltage drop, improves reliability, and links Bath to Central Maine Power Co system serving 62 towns with 400 miles of lines and 25 000 service accounts.
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Bath
Fort Halifax
Farmingdale
Central Maine Power Co
Falls of
Ft. Halifax
Lewiston
Androscoggin Falls
Kennebec
Androscoggin
Central Maine Co
Kennebec Valley
Greenville
Penobscot Bay
Maine
Newport
Dexter
Sangerville
Monson
Farmingdale-Bath
A Combination That Works Well Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills as two restoratives that purify blood aid digestion and restore strength. It asserts a two dollar purchase yields better results than other treatments and urges buying today at all druggists with 200 doses for $2.
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Hood
New Commissioner Opens Office for Sea and Shore Fisheries
Oscar H. Dunbar has opened his Augusta office transferring from Port Clyde and plans to occupy rooms in the State House after the Legislature adjourns. He says wardens are active coastwide but funding limits hinder full enforcement of lobster laws. He notes past appropriations of about 18 000 yearly are insufficient for year round enforcement and pledges to do what he can within limited means.
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Oscar. H. Dunbar
Augusta
Port Clyde
James Brennan
State House
Irene C. Marks
Curtis
Executive Department
Dunbar
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