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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
1
Secretary Hoover told the United States Chamber of Commerce that overlapping bureaus waste millions and intrude on private and state rights. He cited about 200 bureaus and 40 independent establishments as bloating the federal apparatus and warned of encroachment on state authority.
The article argues public interest in the American merchant marine signals a healthy recognition of its national value. It recalls Civil War declines, World War I lessons, and urges a plan to make American ships compete with European vessels while ensuring American living conditions aboard. A statesman must craft a Congress-acceptable scheme.
A major automobile publication criticizes Maine police methods but notes many motorists already encounter courteous officials who enforce road laws without interference. While rare errors occur, officers are instructed to be courteous and help motorists, with corrections made promptly when needed.
The affair invites investigation and correction as Los Angeles and Shenandoah captivate Maine with planned public viewings. Navy chartered events will showcase aircraft autos and yachts during a governors conference at Poland Spring. Donald B. MacMillan's June 20 departure from Wiscasset promises a major summer spectacle, with Amundsen’s fate amid renewed North Land interest. Governor Brewster fuels drive, boosting Maine’s profile.
The bronze tablet authorized by the State commemorates the World Fliers landing at Mere Point last year. Though Boston claimed the honor of first landing, the tablet notes Mere Point as the true first landing site of the men who completed a world circumnavigation by air.
Boston and Maine Transportation Co seeks Public Service Commission approval to operate bus lines between Boston and Portland and from Portland to the White Mountains. If approved, service could begin by July 1 as an experimental operation that will not parallel or interfere with existing steam railway service.
James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany has returned and says Von Hindenburg's election to the German presidency is favorable. He argues it provides a bulwark against Reds at home and the Russian Soviet abroad.
Salina Cruz in Mexico, once a booming port at the Pacific end of a Tehuantepec railway, fell into decline after Panama Canal projects redirected trade. A National Geographic bulletin notes neglect and canal shifts harmed its fortunes, leaving cranes idle and the population dropping from about 10,000 to under 3,000 as ships moved elsewhere.
A survey of wax portraiture from ancient to modern periods highlights Greek and Roman wax busts and celebrated European workers. It notes the New York Historical Society collection, early American sellers like Martha Gazley, Patience Wrights famed wax portraits, and Washington busts made by Wright, with references to related exhibitions and provenance.
Letters by Mrs Wright show she stayed in England after 1772 and died in London on March 25, 1786. This suggests her traits were modeled from a plaster bust made from life by her son Joseph Wright, who later returned to America, rather than from direct life study.
Consul Haering in Kobe notes rising interest in regular broadcasting as permits surge in Osaka. By May 1 officials expect over 10 000 applications since mid March. importers report supply delays, tubes and receiving sets selling fast. American exporters move large shipments. Japanese firms struggle with delivery pace. Government regulation viewed as a potential curb to growing demand.
The Bath League Stars travel to Kent's Hill Saturday at three to meet the strong Kent's Hill prep nine at the Hill grounds. Vic Knowles will start for the Hill Toppers while Capt. Al Bonney leads the local all star lineup featuring Ed Johnson, McPhee, Daley, Oliver, Hayward, Gilmore, Dido Cutting, Horace Morse, Edgar Oliver, Don Wilson and Benny Stover. The game, part of Kent's Hill graduation week, marks a major early-season showcase for the newly formed Y M C A Twilight League.
The Court of Claims ruled for Carnegie Steel Co on credits against capital stock taxes for 1917, allowing refunds plus about five years interest after government denial of 1916 act credits. The decision, argued by Charles Henry Butler of Butler Kratz, affects munition manufacturers and amounts to several hundred thousand dollars returned.
Morse high class of 1925 voted Tuesday to cancel a Washington trip and plan other arrangements. Senior members, with the three lower classes, heard band music under Miss Martha Bates. Letters for track glee orchestra and band were awarded.
Mrs. Blaine S. Wiles, State Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution, announces Maine Sunday at the Washington Memorial Chapel Valley Forge Penn. Starting each first Sunday in 1924 a national choir will lead services. June 28 designated Maine State Sunday with state flag and arms on the leaflet.
Edward Wyman and Parker Head were in Bath on business. Mr and Mrs Philip Herron of New York visited the city. William TD Sewall returned from a Montreal fishing trip. East Boston opened summer homes at Parker Head. Local residents to South Paris on business. Miss Barbara Austin of Bates College weekend with Bates family. Mrs William TD Sewall returned from New York to visit her daughter Mrs John K Jayne. The Sewalls hosted the Bragg family at Topham Beach. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Donald Sewall, named Mark Warren Sewall II. Mrs John F H Burkhardt and family planned to join Mr Burkhardt in Quincy. Capt and Mrs Preetor Tagan returned from St Petersburg Fla after seven months and plan to return next Fall. Augustus Perow named special agent for Northern Assurance Co after leaving Drake & Sons. The Sewalls left for Boston, returned with daughter and grandchildren for summer in Bath and Small Point. Miss Lelia Belle Harmon, Morse High ’22 grad, nurses class in Philadelphia June 17 with motto Labor Conaners All and flower snapdragon. colors blue and gold. The class gifts to Adah B Thoms.
A list of crossword clues across and down with mappings to body parts fuels a dense wordfill. The puzzle features themes from basic parts of speech to celestial and mythic terms, concluding with an enigmatic note and a rebellious clue.
Sunday was observed as Children’s Day at the Nazarene church with a seven o’clock program by the children. Scripture singing and prayers plus solos, recitations, and songs featured many young participants including Edna Mills, Bobbie Miller, Muriel Lewis, Shirley Pratt, Dorothy Elsmore, Beulah Pratt, Glen Orr, Mary Duncan, Madelyn Thibodean, Luella Lewis, Genevieve Smith, and the Miller family. The missionary offering was taken.
A mite box collection yielded 30.74 dollars to aid Nazarene Missionaries on the foreign field, with all funds designated for missionary support.
James W. Danton and Amory Houghton, Bath boys, graduated from the University of Maine on Monday. Danton earned a Bachelor of Arts and Houghton a Forester degree. Danton belonged to S A E and Houghton to A T O. Houghton lettered in high jump track and served as official at meets. George A. Cahill Jr. was senior marshal. Fellow Bath summer guests included George A. Cahill Jr Harold Hussey Elmer McFarland Fred Douglas Arives J Albert Redson Jr Thomas Tintes and Blair Wilson.
Jimmy Scribner, Hebron pitcher this season, has shown skill as a hurler though misplays by teammates have cost him games. He is the son of County Commissioner David W. Scribner of Topsham.
Eva J. Lemont Florence Robinson Sarah Garcelon and Martha Wilson former presidents of T. W. Hyde camp Sons of Veterans auxiliary traveled to Portland on Tuesday for the annual auxiliary convention.
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