Maine Adopts Intangible Property Tax Debate At Augusta
A Augusta hearing on a three mill tax on intangible property highlights Maine’s aim to boost state revenue. Proponents cite Minnesota gains of 300k to 400k from untaxed income-earning assets, while opponents argue against broader taxation and its impact on savers. A separate note urges newspapers to curb dissemination of armed ship policy details due to wartime sensitivity. The piece surveys political timing in presidential decisions and ends with reflections on the Dardanelles disaster and naval strategy.
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Sentlemen
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Senate adops mild cloture rule to curb filibuster power
The Senate approved a two thirds vote rule to limit debate, ending the era of unrestrained talking. The measure curbs obstruction by a minority, preserving majority will and preventing repeated stalling tactics. The piece also notes international context with calls for home rule in Ireland and critiques Austria and Germany over wartime actions.
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Senate
Sulloway Death Shifts House Political Balance In War Period
Notice of Cyrus A Sulloway death leaves the first New Hampshire district seat in doubt as new elections and party splits shape the House. The piece notes possible bipartisan leadership with Champ Clark as speaker and outlines German war moves and submarine policy, plus German emigre exodus to Mexico as a German government war measure.
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Cyrus A. Sulloway
New Hampshire
House of Representatives
House
Conry
New York
Sulloway
Congress
Champ Clark
Rep. Mann
Illinois
Mann
German Agents Active Here Noted for Vast Scope
The article notes the extensive and varied activities of German agents in the country, but emphasizes progress by the Secret Service in tracing them, reducing fear by showing effectiveness in counter espionage.
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Secret Service
The Gumshoe Causes Cold Feet in a Shoe Trade
The shoe that pinches Bill Stone is the gum shoe. Gum shoes, by the way, are very apt to produce cold feet.
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Bill Stone
German Reservists Enter Mexico Raising U S Security Concerns
Observers note that an increasing deployment of German reservists into Mexican territories is linked to perceived enhancements in U S security. Officials argue this movement may affect regional stability and defense postures.
Former Bath Boy in Flying Corps Tells of Aerial Battle
A Bath man and former roofing contractor Francis Varney writes from the front about submarine torpedoing, 14 hours in cold water, and combat with Zeppelins and a German hydroplane. He recalls his observer Mac, a fatal wound to the observer, and the dangers of air combat as he longs to return home.
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Flying Corps
Francis Varney
Mac
Saint Peter
Golden Gates
Bath Aerie to Stage Easter Monday Concert April 9
The Bath Aerie entertainment committee has finalized plans for the annual Easter Monday concert in Armory Hall. Perkins's augmented orchestra will perform as part of the program.
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F.O.E
Armory Hall
Perkins
PTA Event At Washington & I Schoolhouse Tacks All Day
The South End Parent-Teacher Association held an all day tacking event at the Washington & I schoolhouse. The regular monthly business meeting followed in the afternoon.
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South End
Parent-Teacher Association
Washington &I
Former Biddeford Agent Takes Sergeant Jones House
R L Scammon once of Biddeford now with the American Express has leased and will soon occupy the Sergeant Jones homestead on High Street near Green Street.
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Biddeford
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American Express
Sergeant Jones
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Green St
Bath Park League resumes after recess standings list
The Bath Bowling League resumed business this week after a week off. Official standings as of Saturday follow.
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Bath
Obituary and local notices from Waltham Free Press Tribune
Obituary notes Lizzie M. Perry funeral at Beth Eden Church with Hawthorne Rebekah Lodge and Beth Eden Missionary Society delegations. Service led by Rev. Robert Pattison. committal at Mt Feake Cemetery. bearers from church and lodge. Also references a false war scare rumor, church attendance by Brunswick First Baptist, property sale in Brunswick, a sick horse in Bath, and a March 19 town meeting.
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Waltham
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Free Press-Tribune
Hawthorne Rebekah Lodge
Beth Eden Missionary Society
Beth Eden
Lizzie M. Perry
Robert Pattison
Rebekath
N.G. Annie Andrews
Abbie Horton
W.G. Alice Carr
Hawthorne Lodge
Freedom Wentworth
Mr. Pattison
Mt. Feake Cemetery
Hiram Jewell
E. McAllister
Beth Eden Church
Isaac Warren
Charles J. R. Cahill
Miss Perry
Parker Head
Charles Perry
Galen Daley
Notable Spinfield Leader Walks Three Miles After Hood Remedy
David T. Remi of Spinfield Massachusetts praises Hood s Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills after a course for heart stomach and digestive symptoms. He a longtime State House figure says he can walk a mile and a half each way and feels better than ever. Senator George E Putnam of Lowell recommended the treatment.
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David T. Remi
Spinfield
Mass
Hood
State House
Boston
Senate
George E. Putnam
Lowell
Tug fleet shifts as war loom alters harbor trades
The Portland harbor reports M. D. Cressey sails Friday in tow of Plymouth with Savannah barge bound south. W. B. Keene heads to Cuba, not back soon. Cuba of Staples fleet used by government if war arrives. Rumor of $400,000 British bid blocked by executive order. Sale of beam trawlers halted as U S may need them.
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Portland Press
M. D. Cressey
Plymouth
Savannah
New York
W. B. Keene
Cuba
Staples Transportation Co
Bath Iron Works
Boston
United States
Surprise Birthday Party for Owen Freeman
Miss Josephine Freeman hosted a Friday evening surprise party at 12 Charles Street for her brother Owen Freeman on his fifteenth birthday. Guests included Andrew Hart, Alexander Burgess, Walter Savage, Bernard Summer, Florence Webster, Marguerite Comier, Bernice Dunning, Ethel Freeman, Louise McPhee, Napoleon Vachon, Ethel Hart, Owen Freeman, and Josephine Freeman.
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Josephine Freeman
Charles St
Owen Freeman
Andrew Hart
Alexander Burgess
Walter Savage
Bernard Summer
Florence Webster
Marguerite Comier
Bernice Dunning
Ethel Freeman
Louise McPhee
Napoleon Vachon
Ethel Hart
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