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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1914
Page
2
A Boston outreach campaign on street accidents reports a drop in treated injuries at City Hospital, with near sixty fewer cases than similar periods. Officials note fatalities remain a concern and urge ongoing safety measures, praising widespread placards and public awareness.
A reflective slice references Napoleon at Austerlitz and St Helena, noting how destinies remain hidden until fulfilled. It ponders how a century ago the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad became a glaring example of bad business practices and a receivership in public press.
The Eanie emerly project to rebuild New York canals is underway at cost with large crews and a Waterville plant joining in. Prohibition poll bets hover over a likely amendment victory, while widespread mosquito extermination drives in New Jersey and New York report funds and efforts. Suffrage literature is discussed as a strategic appeal.
The piece argues Huerta cost Mexico and civilization greatly, citing army losses, destruction of wealth, misfortune for families, and international damage. It also notes Commerce Commission rail rate changes, navy prohibition humor, beef prices tied to corn, and college girls advising on canning.
A major automobile party stopped in Portland and Bath on Saturday en route to Christmas Cove for several days. Led by Mr. Miles, manager of New York and Chicago shows, the visitors include Col. George Pope and son Albert Pope of the Pope Mfg. Co and executives from Cadillac, Packard, Hudson, and other firms. The group toured New Meadows Inn for a shore dinner and boarded a special boat to Christmas Cove, with plans for a deluxe program during their stay. Mr. and Mrs. George Humphreys and daughter visited Small Point prior to meeting Horace Ropes.
Grace Troop No 6 Boy Scouts of Bath returned from a week at Popham Beach. They camped near the steamboat wharf, pitched tents, and cooked in camp with proper duties and a night watch. Scouts demonstrated first aid at the wharf, and the trip included a life at sea voyage, hotel visits, and a stormy return, with many local residents visiting the camp.
Burglars broke into Leonard and Mitchell's pharmacy on Summer Street and M W Sewall Co coal office on July 17, prying a window, leaving cash drawer open and a few items taken. Leonard expects ten dollar loss. Sewall noted no cash. James A. Fish recently visited Portland on business.
An 19th century advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best remedy to expel humors from the blood and prevent internal derangements, pimples, boils, and disease. It claims forty years of superior efficacy and asserts no other medicine works like it.
Miss Anna Holden and Leicester Warren of Springfield Mass married Saturday at Squirrel Island Sweetbriar cottage in a double ring ceremony. Rev Lawrence Phelps of Atlanta officiated. Guests included family from Wellesley Hills Newton and Worcester. The couple will reside in Springfield.
A two hour effort to launch the lighter America failed as the ship moved only slightly from its initial position. The vessel remains on the ways, with plans to add buoyancy aids and attempt one more strong pull at an extra high tide to complete the launch. A large crowd observed the setback and the ship’s support remains intact for a renewed attempt.
Bath Iron Works suffered a 7 to score loss at Boothbay Harbor on Saturday during the trip. Manager Boardman arranged a rematch for August 1. Conner led with two base hits and Fitzgerald hit a three bagger for Boothbay as Moriarty fanned 11 for the visitors.
Last Saturday's baseball program, organized by the Vanitie ball team, featured two games. St Marys defeated the Vanities 109 to 8 in the opener while the Bath Iron Works Old Timers beat the Vanities 2 to 9 in the second. Hamacker pitched well for the winners and Jesse Savage, the oldest player, provided entertainment. Umpires Altekamp and Schauble handled a busy game with several tight calls.
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