Toll Bridges and Toll Policy Debate Across States
A long overview traces toll bridge proposals and clashes between Pennsylvania and New Jersey over the Delaware River bridge at Philadelphia, including public votes, legislative sessions, and media influence. It notes Pennsylvanian alliances with tolls, New Jersey support, and the Philadelphia Record’s role in shaping opinion.
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Kennebec
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Grangers
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Tennsylvania
Supreme Court of the United States
Delaware
Philadelphia Record
Pinchot
Harrisburg
Moore
Camden
The
Grange
Cost Of Snow Storms Burden On Boston & Maine
The February storms hammered the Boston and Maine Railroad with costs over half a million dollars. A 22.1 inch snowfall necessitated 200 plow days and $24,000 in snow removal costs, with $200,000 paid to outside gangs and overtime for regular crews. Increased foreign freight charges also accumulated on affected lines.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston & Maine Lines
Portland Plans Daylight Time Adoption This Spring
Portland will observe daylight time this year despite the Harri man standard time referendum. City offices and many businesses will open an hour earlier beginning April 35, a plan likely to be followed by other cities in the state where daylight saving time is favored.
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Waterville
Portland
Farmers Week at University of Maine Opens March 30
The twentieth annual Farmers Week at the University of Maine will open March 30. Many farmers in the area plan to attend as the lectures and lessons promise to improve farming conditions in the state and promote agricultural progress.
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University of Maine
Massachusetts DST Statute Case With State Grange Action
Supreme court action by the State Grange sets a October hearing on daylight saving time in Massachusetts to avoid affecting conditions in the Old Bay States this year. The case focuses on timing and potential statewide implementation.
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Massachusetts
Supreme Court
Old Bay States
Capers defeat Morse High in fast crowded gym
South Portland caps overpower Morse High 34 to 19 after a tight first period as Nelson and Dresser lead the Capers. Morse shows grit but falters late while Captain Wilson and Chirrington anchor Morse defense and Reed Small spark late.
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South Portland
Morse
Capers
Vietory
South Wortland
Woodhounds
Portland
Brown
Dresser
Hinds
Lord
Nelson
Lis
South Porthind
Wilson
Reed
Small
Cobb
Maine
Cork
Hinds S. Hinds
Nelson Ly
Reed Tate Snes
Posse
Dovle
Harrington
Gannon
Eferee Cobb
Speedy Corliss Team Upsets Leaders in Church League
The Corliss squad defeated the prior leaders in a church league game in a dramatic late surge. Central and Curtis contributed key plays as the bout stayed tight, culminating in a decisive Corliss margin and a late lock on the game.
Central versus Corliss ends in stalemate after intense game
In a hard fought high school basketball clash before 500 fans, Corliss defeats Central in spirit with a 16 point burst by Corliss leaders while Central battles through fouls and tough defense. The Corliss forwards Brewster and P. Faton contribute steadily as Central pitchers in a grinding, defensive struggle.
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Tekehish
Corliss
Aid
Centralites
Central
Brewster
Eaton Trott
Bricky
Mitchell Phived
Sas Waard Pd
Eniust
Barrie
Leavitt
Giard
P. Faton
Universalist Clinches Victory Over Winter 22 to 14
Universalist edged Winter 22 to 14 as Winter’s passing faltered and Longley starred for Universalist with Maxwell scoring on long shots. Oliver stood out for Winter in a strong effort despite the loss.
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Universilist
Winter
Longley
Universalist
Maxwell
Oliver
Elm edges Beacon in tight basketball finish
Elm plays a strong game led by Captain Toothaker Davis and Pearson as Beacon copes with Elims skilled on ball. Grant and Pinkham starred for Elm from scoring, while referee Stover oversees a 2-2 final tally for Elm over Beacon and hints at a tougher clash with Central next Saturday.
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Flin
Beacon
Eeelm
Elim
Grant
Pinkham
Toothaker
Davis
Pearson
Elm
Central
Sroumary
ELM Gan Elites Ecr
Seenlelteri
Meister
TPM
Onteraorate
Ireferee
Stover
Jolson
Carter
Harrington
Wilson
Keep Your Antennae From Electric Wires
Central Maine Power Co issues safety guidance on radio antenna erection and maintenance after fatal incidents nationwide. Recommendations stress sturdy supports placed away from utility lines, rigid roof mounts, and avoiding attachment to power poles. Obtain the U S Standards of Wireless antenna installation for detailed rules.
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Central Maine Power Co
United States
Washington
Pnblic
Iead
Maine
Advice on antenna safety and hiring a contractor
The notice warns that lighting company oversight can prevent accidents and stresses safe work when erecting antenna wires. It cautions against climbing roofs or trees, notes accidents from falls, and recommends using a competent contractor and proper sag to keep wire tension safe in wind.
Georgia seal operation takes twenty minutes to attach
Atlanta March 4 Twenty minutes are needed for an expert to attach the Great Seal of Georgia to a document while in other states the process lasts only seconds. The piece describes the 1799 seal, methods using wax wafers gilt paper and ribbons, and notes the seal’s engravings appear as on a wax imprint. It mentions the seal’s origin linked to Charles Fraser and Governor James Jackson with a $50 prize.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Charles Fraser
James Jackson
Faxon Loses Car Then Recovers It After Confusion
Tenry M. Faxon of Quincy loses a car outside Mt Wollaston Bank after a collision near Front and Elm. Angus Martin, a prominent businessman, takes the vehicle thinking it his own. Police, including Officer William Hebert, intervene as the mix up unfolds and Faxon retrieves the car.
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Tenry M. Faxon
Sid
Quincy
Mass
Squirrel Island
Front
Elm
Bath
Mierd AL Stover
Mr. Faxon
Angus Martin
Faxon
Mt. Wollaston Bank
Avery
Devan
Doble’s Corner
Mr. Martin
Joth
City Square
Bank
William I Hebert
Bores
Officer Hebert
Avery and
Provan
Tebert
Independent's Cross Puzzle Clue List
Horizontal and vertical clues mix words from a past cross puzzle with numbered entries. The page promises a solution in the next issue, listing common crossword terms and references across 56 plus 40 clues.
Edward Tulett 76, longtime A. K. Ry. Co. worker
Edward T D Tulett aged 76, former machine operator at the local power house for the A and K Ry Co, died Monday at the Old Folks Home where he had lived since November 17 1924. Born in Springfield Vermont April 14 1850 he came to Bath about 15 years ago. He was a painter and paper hanger by trade and his son Frank Hulett was chief engineer for the A and K Ry Co at the outbreak of WWI. Frank fell overseas by a German bullet while serving as an engineer. Mar Hulett belonged to the Masonic order. Tulett had poor health for years and was cared for by a nurse the last 14 weeks.
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Edward TD. Tulett
Tie
Springfield
Bath
Frank Hulett
Germany
Mar. Hulett
Masonic
Tle
City Uses 200 Tons of Sand on Walks
The city reports heavy sand usage this winter to treat slippery sidewalks. Sand hauled from North Bath gravel bed was stored under city stables on North Street extension and used recently, with four feet of snow revealing frozen gravel at the beds. About ten loads were delivered with an average of two to three tons per load, stored to stay warm for easy sanding. Snow removal costs since February 1 total about 82,000, with recent weeks costing around 1,100 and January expenses under 400, contrasting with prior year figures.
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North Bath
City
North Street
P Extension
Arthur L Miller obituary in Bath Maine
Arthur T Miller 44 died Sunday afternoon in Bath after several weeks illness. Born in Bath he was the son of Leander Fy and Myra Shen Miller and lived most of his life there with a West coast period. An iron worker he returned to Bath January 15 after a short stay in Massachusetts. He is survived by two brothers William T Miller of Bath and Walter Wt Miller of Brunswick and by his mother Myrale Shea Miller.
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Arthur T., Miller
Bath
Leander Fy
Myra Shen Miller
Massachusetts
Willian T. Miller
Walter Wt. Miller
Drunswick
Myrale Shea Miller
Widow of Capt Eugene W. Johnson Dies in Brooklyn
Mrs Ella F Johnson of Bath Maine informs of the sudden death in Brooklyn New York of Mrs Mra F Johnson wife of Capt Eugene W Johnson. She was a daughter of the late Capt Isaac Newton Bowker of Le Mont Street Bath and is survived by her husband a son Virdell To Johnson her mother Mrs Isaac Newton Bowker of Bath and one brother Edward N Bowker of Kittery.
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Ella F. Johnson Ward
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mra F. Johnson
Eugene W. Johnson
Isaae Newton Bowker
Lemont Street
Bath
Virdell To. Johnson
Isaac Newton Bowker
Edward N. Bowker
Kittery
George D. Taylor Funeral Held at Sister-in-law Home
The funeral for George TD Taylor was held Sunday afternoon at the home of his sister-in-law Mrs. Charles W Taylor 1068S Washington street with Rev Weston P Holman officiating. Burial followed at Maple Grove.
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George TD. Taylor
Charles W. Taylor
Washington Street
Weston P. Holman
Beacon Street
Churel
Frank A. Thodgdon
Milton T. Douglas
John VW. Freeman
Ralph Sherman
Surial
Maple Grove
Gardiner Warns Against Bureaucracy In State Federal Ties
Hon Tudor Gardiner longtime speaker of the Maine House of Representatives in the 2nd Legislature warned the First Parish Men's Club at the Congregational Vestry in Brunswick Monday evening about the growing reach of federal and state government. He praised Maine for prudent use of federal aid but urged caution to avoid rushing into costly projects regardless of appeal.
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Tron
William Tudor Gardiner
Hhouse of Representatives
Congregational
Brunswick
Tie
Maine
Maine towns set to adopt daylight saving plan
Teri Auburn will decide at April board meetings whether to adopt daylight saving. The twin cities join a few Maine municipalities planning the switch though clocks will remain unchanged.
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Teri
Auburn
Twin-Cities
Maine
Morse and Y M C A duel meet set for March 30
Morse high track team faces the Y M C A tracksters in the second annual Morse Y M C A dual meet on March 30. Last year Morse edged the Y by one point 50 44 with strong sprints and field events expected this year from Morse and a retooled Y squad featuring Spinney and Pinkham in the throws.
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Morse High
David Alkazin
Y. M. Co Ay
Spinney
Gilmore
Torrey
McCabe
Hamilton
Traynard
Perkins
Morse
Ted Pinkham
Ray Small
Larry Palmer
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New York
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Lewiston
Phil
Ernest L. McLean
Augusta
Brann
McLean
Bainbridge Island
Atlantic
West Coast Lumberman’s Association
New North-West
Aroostook
Sagadahor County
Capt. Trott
McMann
Ife
Mitchell
Leame
V. Raton
Little Sea
Sun Mary
Pis Corliss Brewster
Peace
Eaton
Prott
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Bare Bees
Ileal
McDonald
Iekson
Vinson Ly
Gilmor
Stover Carter
South End
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Universalis
Teagie
Gad Curtis
G. RG
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Menace Tener
Neal
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Treweee
Nercess
Tenkins
Deaisicia
Osborne
Spaulding
Johnson
Sonia
Independent’s
Nevada
Western Newspaper Union
Edward D. Hulett
Street Railway Company
Arthur L. Miller
George D. Taylor
Biddeford
George C. Precourt
Vietor
Edward H. Drapeau
Arthur TL. Smith
Michael A. Twomey
BSS
David KE. Dolloff
GIS
Eler C. Davis
Tudor Gardiner
Morse and
Y Trackstars
Weil
Y Gym
Barrows
Jewis
Newport
J. Pred O'Connell
Bangor
Porth
Montsveag Farm
Wiscasset, Maine
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