Bath Bridge Co Incorporated to Span Kennebec River
The legislature approved an act to incorporate the Bath Bridge Co to erect a wrought iron bridge across the Kennebec River from Bath to Woolwich. It outlines corporate powers toll rates, capital stock up to 800000, and authority to condemn necessary land with access for vessels and a four foot sidewalk. The act names founders and sets meeting procedures with an initial Bath meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford L. Pegs
Atterpessemerel
INGD
Bath Bringe Co
Kennebec River
Bath Snr
Woolwich
Oliver Moses
Alexander Robinson
J.P. Morse
George W. Duncam Whiicksmeier
Aml
Imiar Corporation
Tell Denice
Keonebee
Winslow's Reek
Bath
Woebdeh
Knox & Lincoln Keitrom (Co
Chummel
Sail Corporation
Saul Corporation
Knox & Lines
Keilroead
Ferry hauled out amid Port Tammi visit at Cumberland Shipyard
Birimimd PL Briggs, resident manager of the Exothc State Ferry, arranged to have the ferry hauled out on the marine railway at Cumberland Shipbuilding yard during a Port Tammi stop in April. King scolded crew during the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birimimd PL
Briggs
Exothc
Porttami
King
Cumberland Shipbuilding
Caterpillar sighting noted on Chestnut Street
Mr Botta Eston of Chestnut Street in Weednestkir reports finding a caterpillar described as resembling a black awl fellow species. It was crawling actively as if in early Spring, an unseasonably warm indicator of the season.
Standard Oil to Locate Plant at Deering Yard
Negotiations for Standard Oil Co to purchase the G. G. Deering Co shipyard in South End near completion. Plans include tanks on Weigh street for storage and a Portland sub station to handle truck deliveries to Bath Brunswick and nearby towns with possible expansion to Lewiston. Delivery from Texas ports to Portland will continue as before with changes to local distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Deering Co
South End
Standard Oil Co
Standard of Co
Portland
Brunswick
Ith
Standard Oil
Texas
Bath Brunswick
Lewiston
Stoodard Gal Ito Atveede
Weigh
Maine Central Bridge
Imsta
Republicans Hold State Meeting in Augusta
Arthur K. Purington attended a Republican State Committee meeting at the Augusta House. Daniel F. Field was unanimously elected chair man to succeed G. L. Emery whose resignation was accepted. Harry A. Forbish became treasurer succeeding Joseph W. Simpson who resigned to join the national committee. Col. William Tudor Gardiner was chosen temporary chairman for the Portland convention first week in April. The committee favored Portland as the convention city despite Bangor proposals. Gardiner will be the temporary chairman and seek the governor nomination for the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur K. Purington
Republican State Committee
Augusta House
Daniel F. Field
Phillips
G. L. Emery
Saco
Harry A. Forbish
Rangeley
Joseph W. Simpson
York
Simpson
National Committee
Harold M. Sewall
Bath
William Tudor Gardiner
Gardiner
Portland
Field
Col. Gardiner
Carroll A. Beedy
Frank E. Guernsey
Dover-Foxcroft
Banger
House of Representatives
Drivers Endure Five Foot Drifts to Augusta Meeting
Mr and Mrs Henry Te Leeman endured a harsh drive to Augusta on Monday to attend a meeting of the Augusta Gardiner and Boothbay Steamboat Co where he serves as director. Between Richmond and Gardiner drifts reached five feet and he spent much time shovelling. About twenty other shovelers assisted to keep the highway passable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Te. B. Leeman
Augusta
Leeman
Augusta, Gardiner & Boothbay Steamboat Co
Richmond
Gardiner
Miss Anne Warren Weds Arthur Sewall in New York Ceremony
Miss Anne Lane Warren daughter of Mrs. Howard L. Coolidge and Arthur Sewall second of Bath were married Thursday afternoon at the Church of the Resurrection New York. Rev E B Russell Bourne officiated with Rev E B Tibbetts assisting. The double ring service featured a white velvet gown and orange blossom bouquet. Invitations list many guests including Senator Walter Edge and numerous Sewall relatives. The couple departed for Naples aboard Conte Biancamano and will reside in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Lane Warren
Howard L. Coolidge
Park Avenue
New York City
Arthur Sewall
Bath
Harold M. Sewall
Church of the Resurrection
New York
EB. Russell Bourne
DP. Tibbetts
Mary Marvel
Wilmington
Del
John W. Williams
Baltimore
Lani Sewall
Jol. Caldwel
Chicago
Ernest G. Howes Jr
Boston
Constance Delaney
Loyall FL Sewall
Clinton Eliott Jr
Clifford McCall
C. Tluntington Erhart
Donald B. Percy
James W
Edward VD. Ricker Jr
Poland Spring
Caritona M. Pike
Lubec
John Winslow Williams
Sumner Sewall
Eric A. Woolson
Springfied
Henry Dearborn
Seattle
Walter Phelps Warrentra
Troy
N. Y
Wilson Pritchett Jr
Philadelphia
Walter Phelps Warren Jr
Lohengrin
Westminster School
Maine
Small Point
Walter E. Edge
New Jersey
Edge
Camilla Sewall
William J, Sewall
Oliver Ti. Brid
George S. Dearborn
Mere
William L. Gaunt
Louis B. McCagg Jr
Daniel BK. Pomeroy
Amex Morrell
Clinton Milliot Jr
Donald Peres
Berwick KB. Lanier
Charles JD. Shrady
Charles Barnum Collins
David Th. Dearborn Jr
B. van Ingen
Charles Shipman Paysen
Trubert Vos
Fenton ‘Taylor
Isaac McConibe
Robert Cluett, Jr
Bernard Graham
Sayre McLeod
Paul KE. Gardner
Chio
Sidney Scott
Lonest Howes
New York State
Walter DP. Warren
Walter Poe Warren
William E. Warren
Chester I. Warren
Orton Thouits
Edward Murphy
Helen Murphy
Charles Roy
Herbert Ide
Ide
County Leads U S in Agricultural Output
For four years Los Angeles county California tops 3062 counties in farming. Government figures show U S production at 953 million dollars with LA county at 64 780 093. Mrs Pauline Cummings of Portland visits Miss Etta Dow on Washburn Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles County
California
United States
Pauline Cummings
Portland
Etta Dow
Washburn Street
Fernald Clarifies World Court Stance In Maine Letter
Senator Bert M. Fernald addresses Maine petitions and prominent letters opposing the Permanent Court of International Justice. He cites John Bassett Moore’s Italy-nominated role and lists court judges and deputy judges, noting terms run to 1980 and that pro court supporters claim global representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas 8. Forsyth
Bert M. Fernald
Maine
Permanent Court of International Justice
Work Court
Colear
Fernald
Portland Evening Express
John Bassett Moore
World Court
Italy
United States
Rafael Altamira Crevea
Dionisio Ancilotti
Antonio Sanchez de Bustamante
Viscount Robert Bannatyne Finlay
Hans Max Huber
Bernard Cornelis Johannes Loder
Dudrik Galtrup Gjedde Nyholn
Voroza Oda
Epitacio da Silva Pessoa
Charles Andre Weiss
Frederik Valdemar
Nikolai Beichmann
Mikhailo Jovanovich
Demitric Negulesdo
Chiung Hui Wang
Senator Fernald argues against World Court membership
Senator Fernald delivered a Senate speech urging rejection of the World Court. He warned that if the United States joins, it would have one vote to Britain’s dominance and cited population and economic comparisons to argue the U.S. should retain sovereignty and voting power. The speech contends the court’s structure and British influence would hinder American interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
League Court
Maine
John Bassett Moore
Moore
Great Britain
League of Nations
U. S
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
Canada
Ireland
India
New York
Dominion of Canada
Littl New Zeaand
Pennsylvania
League
Ilinois
Ohio
Texas
Jearning
Liberia
Siam
Far East voyage described by Mrs Freeman
Mrs. William R. Freeman recounted a lengthy trip to the Far East aboard the steamship Steel Exporter of the Isthmian Line. Starting from Charleston on Aug 4, the voyage included Yokohama and Tokyo in Japan, Shanghai and Calcutta in China and India, Suez and the Red Sea, with cargo unloads in Galveston and New Orleans, totaling 2 5 728 miles and ending at Christmas in New Orleans with Japanese souvenirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Freeman
Marion Hill
Fred D. Hill
High Street
Far East
Charleston
South Carolina
Panama Canal
Japan
China
Pacific
Withington
Los Angeles
Yokohama
Freeman
Tokio
Empire
Ismithian Line
Yellow Sea
Robe
New Chang
Shanghai
Sumatra
Java
Calcutta
India
Arabian Sea
Eden
Red Sea
Suez
Suez Canal
Cnanal
Panama
Port Said
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Atlantic
Galveston
New Orleans
Season's First Robin Seen at North End
A robin sighting reported Sunday morning by Mrs. Russel L. Phinney at 6 Oliver Street near Rev. Omar W. Folsom’s home and the former Silsby residence on Washington Street. Locals hope the bird stays, ensuring food nearby. the report notes a bright color pattern and tolerance to cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel L. Phinney
Oliver Street
Omar W. Folsom
Fred B. Silsby
Washington Street
Finely Reconstructed Bath Opera House Reopens to Full House
The Bath Opera House reopened Monday night with every seat filled and standing room full as crowds urged admission. Manager TH A Huse presented Corinne Griffith in Infatuation plus other pictures, drawing praise for the rebuilt venue and opening program. Performances will continue daily at usual prices and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Opera House
Dainy
Chase's Corner
Vine Street
TH. A. Huse
Corinne Griffith
Huse
Firemen Injured as Brunswick Block Fire Burns
Five Bath firemen were injured when the north wall of the Tondreau block collapsed during efforts to clear debris after a blaze in Brunswick. The worst injury was to Archie Carey who was pinned under timbers for over an hour and hospitalized. Several others suffered smoke exposure and bruises but were expected to recover. The fire, burning six hours, destroyed Brunswick’s largest business block at Maine and Bank streets, with losses around 125 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Tondreau
Brunswick
Archie Carey
Combination 4
John T. Dwyer
Willian
Swine Company
Milton Savage
Walter Russell
William BB. Edwards
Brunswick Department
Maine
Bank
Chief Edwards
Tienrs
LaBreque
Carey
Charles Martin
Lewiston
Cloutier
Cook
Cronswick
Rebuilt Bath Theatre Adds Modern Lobby and Dressing Rooms
Improvements transform the Bath theatre with a rebuilt auditorium a transformed lobby and a new brick rear structure housing the heating plant and nine dressing rooms. The owners promised the finest theatre in Bath and spared money pains and time to keep their word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Judge Philbrook Convenes Winter Term Court
The January term of Sagadahoe county supreme court opened with Associate Justice Warren C. Philbrook. Officials and attorneys gathered as the grand jury reported three indictments for illicit liquor manufacture and other court business proceeded with two traverse juries now on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe County
Walter SS. Glidden
John BP
Careyall
Bath
James B. Perkins
Boothbay Harbor
Henry R. Drew
Richmond
Grand
Dunston
Charles Jackson
George J. Goodwin
George Murphy
Edgar H. White
Topsham
James Blair
Bath and Reeds
Brookings
Arrowsie
Norman Call
Tr. J. Cornish
Bowdoinham
Harold Richardson
Alton
Vthwing
Woolwich
Ti. J. Cornish
Rowdernham
Robert I. Hatch
Llewellyn J. Oliver
Phippsburg
Fred Rose
West Hath
Walter Marriner
Cart
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Fogg
Deering Yard
the Bath Independent
Sagadahoc County
Home News OF
Bath and Vicinity
Bath, Maine
Anne Warren
Orient
W. R. Freeman
North End
Alabama
Electrical Engineers
Philbrook
Eveready Radio
Columbia Radio
Johnson Bros Co
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