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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
1
Long OCR piece covers U S policy debates over Mexico and Japan. It cites President Coolidge, Congress, and diplomats, notes Japanese attitudes and a potential ministerial appointment, plus Maine weather, a Los Angeles school fire, and Baker’s grant for business schools. Also mentions La Follette motion for a month long Congressional recess.
Barrett Nichols drives in the winning run with a three base hit as Bowdoin defeats the University of Maine in a pitchers’ duel. Nichols later contributes a three hit game while Bowdoin rises in the Maine collegiate standings amid windy conditions and late rallyes.
The piece urges Morse High School supporters in Bath to publicize the town and school to Summer travelers. It envisions widespread nationwide attention, urging students to sign up with Mr. Hayward for a Summer publicity effort and attend an upcoming meeting.
Admiral Rixey, Lt Col De Laney, Admiral Grayson and Brig. Gen. Sawyer reflect on guarding Presidents McKinley to Coolidge. They cite exercise, diet, outdoor activity, mental resilience, and constant vigilance against weakness as keys to sustaining the Chief Executive under heavy strain.
A Chicago Tribune summary notes West Indies women trek long distances with heavy fruit and goods, walking four miles an hour, trading on steamship routes between islands. They perform many roles from blacksmithing to carpentry in Grenada, while workers earn lower wages than men.
The article recalls Tommy Dribbler facing a trial with the Hackers and Hashers football club. If signed, he would receive a weekly salary. Becky fears a new home purchase and furniture being discarded as a joke escalates. Dribbler reveals he has broken his leg, ending the suspense.
A man recounts training a dog to bark, but it failed during a burglary as the dog instead carried a lantern for intruders, leaving the owner baffled by the animal’s silence.
Brunswick high pulled an 11 to 10 victory in the tenth inning at Kelley Field, winning the second meeting of the season with Morse by one run. Scribner impressed on the mound for Brunswick, holding Morse to five singles as the Blue and White rallyed from early deficits and forced extras.
Ten innings show Scribner striking out ten and Oliver three. McDonald fanned seven with wild pitches by McDonald and Scribner. Passed balls credited to Wilson and Paiement.
The P T A at the Orphan's Home held an enthusiastic meeting. Mrs. Frank S. Wakefield was elected president, with Mrs. Albion L. Corliss as vice president and Mrs. William Sturtevant as treasurer. Delegates and committees were named. plans include aiding the city hospital drive and expanding membership.
At the North Center Association meeting officers were elected: Mrs. Seth S. Modlin president, Mrs. Terbert J. Maxwell vice president, Mrs. Scott M. Golder treasurer, Mrs. Luther 8. Thompson secretary. Reports showed progress. committees were named to cooperate on the hospital drive and other events including a teachers reception in September and a Birch Point picnic. Delegates to the State convention include Mrs. Paul Dresser and five others.
The Lewiston tax collector warns of drastic measures to collect taxes, while a long missing family rift is noted between Owen Ralph of Auburn and his brother. A Biddeford officer saved Mrs. Alfred Croteau from suicide over family troubles. Edward T. Cranston of Bangor, 38, is named sixth vice president of the New England Railroad Veterans. Lookout Mountain observer Louis Walker reports a 20 acre pine fire near Fryeburg causing about $2000 damage.
Schenectady church ministers reach vast audiences via WY radio broadcasts. Clergy messages travel to northern New York New Hampshire Vermont and eastern Canada expanding congregations and drawing letters and even gifts from distant listeners including invalids elderly deaf and blind and isolated communities. A notable case: Dr Philip Frick helped reunite a Vermont man with his sister after tracing her through a radio aided inquiry.
Local brokerage firm Kenney and Greenwood moved last week to Brunswick to consolidate with the College Town office. Ernest L. Crawford remains manager and invites Bath friends to visit at the Pondrean block, Sd Maine Street office. He plans to hear from Bath friends by calls letters or telephone.
In Webster Thuse Wednesday night the junior class hosted the annual Ivy dinner as a farewell to the seniors. Fifty fellows enjoyed lobsters and clams, missed the Bath to Brunswick last car, and needed Supt. Lewis to arrange a special return trip. Miss Mildred Nichols moved from the Blaisdell home to live with Miss Rachel Nichols at 4 Bath street.
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