Slander and the limits of congressional free speech
John Te Adams, chairman of the Republican National Committee, denounces repeated grave accusations against American citizens in Congress as false and harmful. He argues for accountability and warns that unchecked libel undermines government and public trust, urging decisive action by both houses to discipline offending members.
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John Te. Adams
Republican National Committee
The
Times
Congress
Ain
Cin Zebs
Chase
Etic
Ehaprieter
Nus
Grome ‘Road Congress
Coast Route to Continue Atlantic Highway Pleases Bath Area
Residents of Bath and Rockland celebrate the decision to keep the coast route as the Atlantic Highway. The plan to shift inland drew protests from local chambers and eastern towns, urging publicity for Bath along the coastal path. Officials pledge to maintain the coast route and promote tourism and manufacturing in the area.
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Bath
Kennebec River
Wisenasset
Pamariscotta
Reckland
Pasier
Rockland
Kennebec
Augusta Ote
State Highway Commission
Borah Urges Immediate Tax Reduction to Ease Burdens
Senator William E Borah of Idaho advocates swift tax relief and supports the President's push to lift citizen tax burdens. He warns against delaying action for nonessential investigations and cites a potential $350,000,000 relief that Congress could enact by passing fair tax reduction measures promptly.
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Williai EB. Borah
Thaho
Republican Party
Eet
Senate
Congress
Sir Auckland Geddes Advocates Prohibition Views in London
Sir Auckland Geddes, former U S ambassador, told a Pilgrim Society banquet in London that English readers misjudge American prohibition realities. He said if American he would be a prohibitionist and defended war debt funding as a great future return, noting British misconceptions about U S progress in meeting the debt.
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Sir Auckland Geddes
Great Criis
United States
Pilgrim Society of London
England
America
Annual Police and City Treasurer Reports to Aldermen
The Special Committee on Police submits receipts and expenditures for the municipal year, with items for officers, overtime, transportation, and printing. The City Auditor and City Treasurer details follow, noting totals and verification by Sidney L. Ratan.
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City Almoner
Committee On Police
Tpolice
Edward J. Lawrence Ends Voyage After Heavy Storms
The six master schooner Edward J. Lawrence, Captain Joseph York, from Norfolk with a cargo of 260 tons coal, faced a severe gale that damaged the rudder head while near Norfolk. Towed to anchorage off Staten Island, she was struck later by the steamer Paul Pewood causing leaks but minor damage. Repairs continued as she headed toward Portland with renewed stern weather and further delays from the voyage.
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Norfolk
Dwar J. Lawwreners
Joseph TE York
Portland
Rinsdell & Meister Phlint
New York
Coast Guard
Staten Ishi
Wil
Paul Th Pewood
Lynn Shoe Workers Plan Fund For Self Run Factory
Shoe workers in Lynn raise a fund to start a factory run under their own management. They plan to test the venture and observe how it operates.
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Lynn
Republican Committee Elects New Chairman
The Republican City Committee accepted the resignation of Carroll Watson from ward duties and as chair. Bridigo night saw Pred W. Quinn hy elected as successor with Mrs Albion J. Corliss as chair, Mars. Marthe Pt Stall Queenester Sant Chester TH. Metihe as secretary. Committee names and ward allocations follow amid caucus notes and delegate elections.
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Carroll Watson
Ward
Republica City Committee
Bridigo
W. Quinihy
Miimiensthy
Mam
Albion J. Corliss
Mars
Lee Feaggpeer
Mi Wartsens Sie
Tourists From New York Visit in Springtime Parade
A New York couple arrived by steam automobile ferry marking spring with fresh snow melting. The Longo license plate and city sightseers drew curious glances as they drove in from New York City noting their vehicle and casual trip.
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New York
New York City
Leap Year Baby Born to Perry Family on Feb Twenty Second
John Joseph Perry, son of Daniel J. and Annie Perry, entered the world on February 22. City Clerk Gilmore records him as the only leap year baby born on that date, meaning his next birthday will not arrive until 12s.
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John Joseph
Daniel J
Annie Perry
Tie
Gilmore
Sheriff Giv es Good Reasons For Supporting Judge Keegan
Oliver Wilburn writes from Bath Maine praising Judge John J Keegan for re election to the Bath Board of Education. He cites Keegan s Maine roots, education, legal career, World War service, and prior service on the Board as evidence of integrity fairness and patriotism. He argues Keegan s guidance has helped children avoid court records and endorses his re election.
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the Independent
John J. Keegan
Board of Education
Keegan
Maine
On Maine College
On Maine Ten
Heoame
Bath
Ile
Bath Board of Education
David Lo. Wilson
Tor
Byron Bh. Barker
Asno
Borard of Education
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Christ
Wilburn
Oliver
Woman appeals to Baxter for help locating missing husband
Mrs. Hubert B. Golding of Trourton appeals to Governor Baxter for aid in finding her husband who disappeared December 6. He was 42, 5 feet 7 inches, 100 pounds with blue eyes and a scar on his lip. She notes a previous quarrel but says he seemed unchanged when he left for work as a carpenter.
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Hubert B. Golding
Trourton
Baxter
Golding
Mr. Golding
Real Estate Transfers Lead Sagadahoc Registry This Week
Woolwich tops a list of five transfers at the Sagadahoc registry of deeds followed by Bath and other towns. Transactions include Ralph W. Breage to Edward J. Lee in Bath and several property moves in Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond and Woolwich among others. Names tied to transfers include Elin B. Herlyck Grace M. Tussex Ephraim Rollins Maurice Pfam and Percy Bailey with multiple Benner entries.
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Woolwich
Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds
Bath
Ralph W. Breage
Edward J. Lee
Bath Trust Co
Elin B. Herlyck
Sondoinhim
Nathan Prowler
John Hall
William Stantial
Joseph M. Curtis
Georgetown
F. Etta Emmons Netson
Alton TP. Reed
Phippsburg
Andrew Curtis
Ephraim Rollins
Richmond
David FP. McGinn
Grace M. Tussex
Frederick W. Swanton
William Ed. Benner
Mary Jane Chirk
Vivien Baker Moulton
Mary SK. Gowell
William EF. Benner
Annie M. Dickinson
Maurice Pfam
Argreite
Bo Ingalls
Percy Bailey
Bath Considers Daylight Saving Start Date
Inquiries rise about when Bath will adopt daylight saving. The incoming mayor is expected to set the schedule, likely aligning with Massachusetts April 27 to September. Bath residents favor a similar period, potentially ending the Sunday before schools open in September, with the Board of Education to decide at the April 7 meeting.
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Bath
Massachusetts
Portland
Porthind
Board of Education
Bath's First Chief Executive Honored With Portrait
A portrait of Bath's first mayor David Magoun, who took office in 1847, will adorn the aldermen’s chamber. City Clerk John W. Gilmore has long sought images of all past mayors and has succeeded with Magoun’s portrait secured from Harry F. Magoun of the New York Shipbuilding Co. It was premiered at the March 5 board of aldermen meeting.
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Bath
David (. Magoun
John W. Gilmore
Magoun
Harry F. Magoun
New York Shipbuilding Co
Board of Aldermen
Robert S Pinkham Dies in Bath While On Business
Robert S Pinkham of The Pinkham Press Boston died Saturday in Bath while on business. The obituary notes he was a journalist and printer active in the Boston area and had been traveling for work.
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Robert S. Pinkham
The
Pinkham Press
Boston
Bath
Bath Y M C A Juniors Defeat Abaneki Club
In front of about 250 fans, Bath Y M C A Juniors beat Abaneki Boys Club of Boothbay Harbor 19 to 14 to win a three game series. Capt Longley led the Bath attack as Lyden and Hutcherson added solid shooting and foul accuracy.
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Bath Yamlcla
Dr. Neven
Abaneki Boys Club
Boothbay Arbor
Bath Lads
Grammar School
Capt
Longley
Boothbay
Boothbay Boys
Bath Boys
Bath
Tyden
S. Gotte
Paine
Rogers
Lyden
Sonia
Gotteeveh
Cy Loneley
Hutcherson
Puteherson
RTL
Neer Ancate Ate
Regie Seit Aghroe Ee
Pean Siete Afb Sence
Medrcwer Ss
Hillcherson
Willian Jack
Harold Brown
Ed Senia
Dr. Nevens
Morse Debating Team Loses in Brunswick
Brunswick high defeated Morse high of Bath in a Bowdoin interscholastic debate held at Brunswick High School. Judges included George H. Larrabee and Charles E. Clement with Warren B. Catlin. topic urged U S recognition of Russia. Morse speakers were Kennerson Karbour Davis with McDonald and alternates. Brunswick speakers were Patten Edwards Mathurin with Mackay as alternate.
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Brunswick High
Morse High
Bath
Bowdoin
Brunswick High School
George H. Larrabee
Porthind
Charles E. Clement
Lisbon Falls
Warren B. Catlin
United States
Russial
Philip HH. Kimball
Arthur TB. Scott
Brunswick
C Madalyn Patten
Ralph Edwards
Ansel Mathurin
Dorothy Mackay
Winifred Kennerson
Thelma Karbour
George Davis
Luella McDonald
Bowdoin Debating Council
J. Weston Wales
EL. Crawford Churchill
Mount Katahdin Park Association Plans Meeting
A Maine meeting in Portland on March 25 will perfect a State organization named the Mount Katahdin Association. Committees from the Cumberland County Fish and Game Association discussed forming a group to press for Mt Katahdin as a site for a National park. Speakers invited include President Rogers of the Appalachian Club and Prof Archer L Grover of the University of Maine.
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Portland
Mt. Katahdin Association
Cumberland County Fish and Game Association
Maine
Mt. Katahdin
Rogers
Appalachian Club
Archer L. Grover
University of Maine
Tokyo Rotary Club Sends Bulletin to Bath
Secretary Passmore of the Bath Rotary club received a bulletin from the Tokyo Rotary club organized in 1920 with 54 members. Despite the earthquake’s devastation, Tokyo Rotarians aid in re establishing Charity Hospital in Honjo and render service to the community. Meetings are held in Tokyo each Wednesday at 1 30 PM at the Bankers Club to promote goodwill and international peace among business and professional people.
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Passmore
Bath Rotary Club
Tokyo Rotary Club
Japan
Rotary International
Honjo
Tokyo
Banker's Club
First Baptist Church Holds March 4 Meeting on Church Work
At the close of devotional exercises at the First Baptist church on March 4 a business session considered church work and property matters. Arthur J. Dunton chaired a roll call plan for an early date. The committee includes Rev. John A. Swethaim deacons Harry W. Maniton and William V W White and volunteers Corrie Varney and Jane Goodman.
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First Baptist Church
Arthur J. Dunton
John A. Swethaim
Harry W. Maniton
William VW. White
Corrie Varney
Jane Goodman
Semester Honors At Morse High School
Morse High announces honors for seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen. The senior Highest Honors include Barbara Austin Rodney Tailey David Brown Faye Davis Gwynne Dresser Wilhelmina Gackenback Louise McPhee Carrie Shaw with many others listed as Honors.
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Morse High School
Barbara Austin
Rodney Tailey
David Brown
Faye Davis
Gwynne Dresser
Wilhemina Gackenback
Louise McPhee
Carrie Shaw
Emma Ayer
Thelma Barbour
Lydia Baxter
Isabelle Berry
Druscilla Bornheimer
Marion Brookings
Velma Cornish
Elsie Crocker
George Davis
Joseph Doyle
James Erskine
Bessie Galvin
Grace Henderson
Katherine Leonard
Lillian Lee
Arabelle Lord
Rose Lindenburg
Ellen Newell
Arthur Orr
Kenneth Sheldon
Mary Sylvester
Janette Smith
Delma Trott
Cecile Veilleux
Leslie White
Blair Wilson
Ilelen Crown
Elizabeth Coombs
Mary Curran
Dorothy Donnell
Doris McKay
Ruth Anderson
Mary Appleton
Mary Badelee
Rosina Bates
Mona Blair
Dorothy Breton
Forrest Carlton
Mary Conley
Charles Cummings
Hyelyn Davis
Burnham Dunton
Hudson Fowles
Ruth Fowles
Christine Frye
Mary Gott
Ruth Green
Helen Harvey
Eleanor Hathern
Gilbert Trathorn
Louise Holbrook
Dorothy Huggard
Beatrice Jenkins
John Larrabee
Glaidys Koughan
Christine Lockery
Luella McDonald
Stephen McWhee
Ruth Merry
Gertrude Milliken
Grace Moody
Doris Morse
Evelyn Moses
Altine Munsey
Lawrence Palmer
Ephraim Wooler
Mstelle Reed
Wilfred Rice
John Riley
Novella Shepherd
Edwin Spaulding
Grace Spaulding
Charlotte Trott
Lizabeth Trott
Katherine Trott
Omah Trott
Rose Weinblatt
Margaret Williams
George Wotton
Elizabeth Wright
Doris Dovich
Louise Oliver
Dorothy Appleton
Ruth Bryant
Adelaide Campbell
Telen Furber
Katherine Galvin
Elelen Sayes
Mary MacDonald
Louise Stewart
Elsie Trott
Alice Whalen
Forest Rangers Use Sherlock Holmes Means
U S Department of Agriculture notes forest rangers catching an automobilist for camp fire violation in Trinity National Forest California. A ranger photographed a campsite, later used the license plate to identify the culprit who paid a fine. Nearby Milo’s new town hosted a March 1 dedication exercise in a large auditorium.
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Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
California
Sherlock Holmes
Trinity National Forest
Calif
Milo
Senator Capper Seeks Wartime Economic Draft Plan
Senator Capper introduces a bill echoing Life President Harding calling for drafting the nation’s resources for wartime needs and economic mobilization.
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Capper
Harding
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