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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1924

Page

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Burton Named Temporary Chairman for GOP Convention

Congressman Theo dore Burton of Obittar was chosen as temporary chairman of the Republican National Convention and is expected to deliver the keynote speech. Burton, with a long career in Congress and banking, is viewed as a qualified presiding officer with extensive experience in national conventions.

Theodore Burton Obittar Republicana Congress Barrien Desisheter Inspectien Howeven Crodbele Burton Burn Tion Gilasi Odieteria Tater Taliamentary Union Sears St. Lewis London Gepreva Paris Phieve Barten Tie United States Merchiants S National Bank of New York City John Sherman

Republican Platform and Coolidge Nomination Outlook

The Republican platform to be adopted in Cleveland emphasizes tax cuts economy and aid to agriculture plus further debt reduction. It expects Coolidge to be the nominee with strong delegate support and a campaign focused on prosperity. Edwin A Grazier editor of The Boston Post died at his Cambridge home after building a leading daily.

Cleveland Coolidge Edwin A. Grazier The Boston Post Cambridge Mr. Grazier

Grozier's Naval Heritage and Editorial Legacy Highlighted

The text notes Grozier born at sea with a Bowdoinham link, recalls his father as a ship captain, and mentions Grozier’s keen interest in local events and town affairs. It praises his editorial leadership and future welcome by the New England press fraternity.

Mr. Grozier Bowdeinham

Foot and Mouth Disease Concerns in California Cattle

Public health officials discuss foot and mouth disease in cattle across California, noting its high contagion, potential to affect milk shipments, and interference with travel and commerce. Surgeon General White warns the disease’s danger to humans and animals, with uncertain links to human illness and ongoing quarantines and economic impact.

California Creneral White Tealth Serecree Pekel Trent Peenet Teeen Gavinaads

Maine Industries Show Interest in Trade and Ports

A Maine industrial outlook notes strong sugarcane-like growth in canning and canvas shoe sectors. It highlights Auburn as a world center for baby shoes and Maine’s export reach to Cuba, Mexico, and beyond. The piece discusses raw material imports and port facilities at Portland and other Maine hubs, plus the role of James A. Farrell in promoting foreign trade.

Britain Maine Maine Canners Association Auburn Cuba Pine Tree United States Mexico Columbia Australia South Africca Norway Sweden Denmark NOOO Boston James A. Parrell United States Steel Corporation National Foreign Trade Council Farrel New New State Stockton Springs Bangor & Aroostook Portland Sherangen England Tampico New Brunswick

Navy eyes Pacific cruise to Australia next year

The Navy Department weighs routing the Pacific fleet to Australia in the coming year. It would mark the first sizable American naval presence in Far Eastern waters since the Roosevelt era.

Navy Dept Australia Far Eastern Roosevelt

Courtesy Key for Traffic Officers in Portland

An editorial urges courteous behavior by Portland traffic officers to shape visitors' impression of the city. It cites examples from Portland and Boston, stresses officers should inform drivers of rules without scolding, and argues courteous conduct benefits Portland's hospitality and state image.

Trenton Stuart Tim Persom Maine Boston Wes Mdi Porthind Portland Olse

Estimating Timber in the Farm Woodlot Bulletin

Extension Service releases a bulletin by Mo EL Watson detailing methods to estimate standing timber on farm woodlots. It covers breast height diameter, log lengths, top diameters, quarter acre plots, and tallying to estimate board feet by species.

Mo EL Watson Extension Service Watson Farm Wood- Neateene Os

Marriage Opinion Sparks Bartholomew Teachers Debate

Henry N. Sherwood former Franklin College dean led a Bartholomew County Teachers Institute discussion on marriage and divorce. A prominent local teacher urged women to marry when possible, saying she had waited too long.

Henry N. Sherwood Franklin College Bartholomew County Teachers’ Institute Indianapolis News

Will You Give Me Your Daughter asks for consent in Farm Life

A hopeful Swivelton asks the father for his daughter in a firm tone. The father replies that he has seen her twice a week nearly a year and doubts the suitor knows her well. The ladylove’s parent questions whether the suitor should be allowed to marry in light of his limited familiarity.

Swivelton VMAA Mit Peter Eable William 2 Perkins Y Hebri Bae Oleke Pereessert Slade

Frau Stinnes Heads Family as World’s Richest Woman

Frau Stinnes, widow of the German financier, leads the family and is described as the richest woman in the world.

Frau Stinnes

Misses Nickerson and Levyn Vacationing in Richmond

Misses Helen Nickerson and Althea Levyn are spending the weekend in Richmond enjoying leisure and local sights.

Helen Nickerson Althea Levyn Richmond

Pinks and roses sale funds Maine Health Fund aid

About $100 was raised Saturday by selling pinks and roses for Mothers flag through the three Parent Teacher associations. Eight hundred pinks and 175 roses were sold under the committees led by Mrs. Harry Horne Mrs. Albion L Corliss and Mrs No Gratz Jackson. Proceeds go to the Maine Public Wealth Association and list of selling girls is provided.

Tescher Associans Merine Public Wealth Association Harry Horne Albion L. Corliss No Gratz Jackson Clairmen North Center South Street South End Mary Paine Ethel Worn Gertrude Maxwell Mary Conley Doris McKay Frances Oliver Celia McElinan Marjorie Troop Lillian Merry Catherine Leonard Janette Smith Lenore Dresser Ruth Powers Dphirriet Lord Mary Lord Dorothy Conley Helen Conley Rene Footer Charlotte Odrien Elsie Wakefield Winnifred Krennerson Patel Wakefield Marjorie Dearborn Elizabeth Randall Dorothy Cope Alice — Cbeogise Magadeline Banker Lillian Acheson Genesta Corliss Dorothy Smith Eleanor Pero Dorothy Thompson Mildred Mant Christine Lockery Madela Moore Dori Soule Clarabelle Quick Adelaide Campbell Dorothy Donnell Derix Cambell Evelyn Moses Mary Gott Marion Black Elizabeth Deering Margaret Anna Kimnes Lela Thornton Josephine Munsey Miss Garden

Man Charged With Annoying Women By Stalking

Joseph McDonald appeared in municipal court Monday facing a charge of chasing and annoying women Mrs. Harry E. Dobson and Mrs. Irene Jenkins. He was fined costs after arrest by Officer Horace Pottle on Saturday night. The case follows multiple prior complaints about similar behavior from City Marshal Fred Wall and patrolman Pottle, who vow arrests if the suspects are seen.

Joseph McDonald Harry E. Dobson Irene Jenkins de Wis STO McDonald Horace Pottle Dobson McDonaled McDonald Se Fred Wall Saves Pottle

Legioner's Whist Party Delights Local Community

A Friday night whist party at the cuphouse of Roland TH. Smith post drew a large crowd. Winners included Miss Arline McNeil and G. F. Green for first prize, with second prizes to Mrs. Charles Derry and Perry Thompson. Consolation prizes went to Mrs. Cleora Coombs and Miles Magan. Eugene Wart won a book cutting contest, receiving donuts. Music featured Mrs. J Volace McClure and W. Verey Marks on piano. Next event set for May 16.

Roland TH. Smith Arline McNeil G. F. Green Charles Derry Perry Thompson Perry Thompson Cleora Coombs Miles Magan Eugene Wart

Mulcahy Class Hosts Banquet for Church Basketball Team

The Mulcahy class hosted a banquet at the First Baptist vestry Friday night in honor of the church basketball team. Paul Moore served as toastmaster and the postprandial exercises were delightful. Present were all class members with teacher S. Mulcany, Sunday school superintendent H. W. Moulton, and pastor Rev. John L. Swetnam.

Mulcahy First Baptist Vestry Paul Moore S. (. Mulcany H. W. Moulton John la. Swetnam

Morse Team Beats Academy and Keckland 15 to 5

Morse High defeated Wiseas set Academy and Keckland 15 to 5 at Kelley Field. The Morse lineup showcased power with McDonald hitting a triple in the eighth and Allee McDonald driving in runs, while McCabe, Spinney, and Vinson led a four-run fourth inning and later added key hits and steals.

Ellis Wiseasset Academy Keckland Morse High Kelley Field Miter Academy Allee McDonald Morse Priges Tor Heer Primvseons Serr Sohn “Tons” Ohinte Ea‘son McAabe White Ated McDonald Timely Mcabe Cayet lOliste Greenleaf Mel‘abe Econd Perrys Mel Ahe Inier Eccomel Sgvtzeney Verry McDonald Wong Spinney Butler Wong Ontami Vinson Bingle Wilson Vinson Kint Sprissney Oliver Bert Jackson Olinte Hose Oliverscont Varnes McDowall Veilleux Veilliens Metabe Firt Winter Sam” McDonald Perry Spinner Outo Jackson Lake

Unclear baseball box score fragment with multiple errors

Readable lines show base hits by Pinson and McDonald with a stolen base by McDonald and defensive notes. Wording is garbled with several misspellings and incomplete player names, making exact lines and outcomes difficult to determine.

How to Repair Wounded Trees After Storms

Guidance from the Department of Agriculture outlines steps to repair storm damaged trees. Remove large broken branches at the break point, clean wounds, and smooth scars. Treat large wounds with protective coverings and water proof sealants, leave open cavities when advised, and avoid climbing the tree during repair. Prevention and careful early repair reduce later decay and costly surgery.

United States Department of Arivestiture Department Eleowee Casey Kar Department of Agriculture Washington

Bath Ministers Hold Annual Meeting

The Bath Ministers Association convened for its annual session with Rev T A Werbert Fernald reporting on Christian serials and the tank of Christianity. Officers elected for the coming year include Rev EF Lewis Wall as president Rev William St Voersih as vice president and Rev Myron Tubbs as secretary and treasurer. The meeting recessed until October.

Vath T. A Werbert Fernald Woolwich EF. Lewis Wall William ST. Voersih Myron Tubbs

Odd Fellows to Hold Big Lewiston Celebration Parade

Scores of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs travel to Lewiston Saturday for a large gathering of the orders. The event marks a version of the Mind birthday of Lewiston and Auburn Odd Fellows, with a parade, a ball game, and the state track meet planned as attractions at the new armory in Lewiston.

Odd Fellows Amd Rebekahs Lewiston Auburn Odd Fellows Armory Maine

Still Alarm Fire at Richardson Street Rubbish Pile

Combination No 4 responded to a still alarm early Thursday forenoon. A rubbish pile behind the John Hart place on Richardson street was set on fire and neighbors feared it would spread. Two ponies of chemicals were used to wet the area, but the fire continued burning.

Combination No John Hart Place Richardson Street

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