Defiance launches at Bath in grand yachting ceremony
A vast crowd witnessed the launching of the sloop Defiance at Bath Iron Works on May 11 1914. Miss Frances Bernon Clark christened the vessel with champagne as dignitaries, syndicate members, and press filled the riverfront. The mast was stepped later that afternoon amid cheers, with the Defiance towed to the wharf and readied for sea.
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Bath Iron Works
Water St
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Syndicate
John S. Hyde
Capt. Howell
Mr. Hyde
Frances Bernon Clark
E. Walter Clark
Hyde
Clark
Defiance
St., Bath
Spensor
Kennebec
John MelInnes
Hull
Bath Tron Works
Jrolita
Charles B. Harrington
Owen
Anderson
Commodore Pratt
New York Yacht Club
George M. Pynchon
Capt
Howell
Bath
Wiscasset
O. K
Tri-City
Isidicate
Phaetee
Pullmans
Syrviea
Rose Mary
Fred True
William Dl.ferrin
Bath Boy
Pullman
George AM. Pynchon
Min Ford
Coliinham
Sy A Wen
Ster
Hayden
EB. Wordsworth
J. B. Holden
Winsor Weld
Commoorelis Pratt
Alresacsart
George McCormack
Chih
Georges M. Pynchon
Frances Clark
W. H. Therber
W.T. Thurber
Providence
R. P. Jenks
Lewis Dexter
Manchester
N. H
Appleton
Springfield
Mass
Station
Cant. Howell
Shamrock IV Yacht Design Draws Mixed Critique
The Yachting World describes Shamrock IV as futuristic but unfashionable in appearance. It notes a 24 foot beam, 14 foot draught, 23 with centerboard down, a 110 foot mast, and a 50 foot marconi topmast. It warns power remains despite the unconventional form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lipton
Yachting World
Marconi
The Cup-Yachts and the Great Race Opinion
A letter to the Independent discusses the new yachts at Neponset and Bath and the Bristol model. The writer notes the unknowns of sailing qualities and predicts all four boats will be strong, with rigging and handling crucial to victory. He suggests Lipton might even use a gold keel but says no verdict can be formed yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent
Neponset
Bath
Bristol
Lipton
C. B. Harrington
Bath Portland Road Funding Dispute Reaches Officials
Maine congressman and Bath leaders clash over federal aid for a Portland to Bath highway. They urge extending construction to Bath, threatening to halt aid if Brunswick stops the road. D. J. McGillicuddy confirms policy to push Bath completion and pressures state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Highway Commission
Haines
Brunswick
D. J. Macgillicuddy
Quarantine funding fights in Senate split along regional lines
Senators Burleigh and Johnson push a 100000 dollar amendment to cover Maine potato quarantine costs, while regional tensions rise as Northern and New England interests clash with Southern dominance. McCumber cites heavy Southern funding for cotton and cattle programs as evidence of biased appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleigh and
Johnson
Maine
Department of Agriculture
Senate
North
New England
McCummings
North Dakota
McCumber
Senator McCumber
Georgia
Mr. Smith
South Carolina
South
eGorgia
Youths Invest Draped Dollar in False Whiskey Deal
A dry man gave a youth 50 cents to buy half a pint of whiskey. the youth and a friend spent the money instead on a square feed after the stranger vanished. The incident happened one evening last week in the street and at a restaurant.
Getting Better After A Sickness
A health notice extols nourishing meals after illness and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a safe tonic free from alcohol. It highlights cod liver oil, hypophosphites, and glycerine as aiding appetite, digestion, and lung strength, urging readers to avoid substitutes and buy at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
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Miss Clark
Irolita
Zipalong
Prince Arthur
City of Bangor
Eastern Steamship Corp
J. S. Lisman
City of Augusta
Virginia
Wichoria
W. A. Swan
Associated Press
R. E. McMillan
Boston Journal
Harry Thomas
Boston American
W. M. Thompson
Boston Globe
John Willeen
Boston Post
G. E. Hudson
Boston Herald
A. I. Aldridge
New York Sun
Mr. Wormley
New York Herald
Mr. Robins
New York World
Duncan Curry
New York American
M. T. Green
Providence Journal
A. C. Church
New Bedford Standard
Western Union Telegraph Co
C. B. Kelley
Boston District
W. B. Mennealy
Lewiston
W. A. Donovan
Dick Sears
International News Service
Mr. Huntington
Mr. Radbourn
Pathe Weekly
Mr. Adams
Portland
Lucky Coin
Charles N. Fitts
Newton
Clymena
Tangier
Mr. Owen
Mr. Fitts
Charles
L. A. & W. Electric Ba
Harrington
Congressman McGillicuddy
Portland-Bath Road
U. S
D. J. McGillicuddy
Washington, D. C
Cumberland County
Sagadahoc
New Meadows
New Meadows River
Frank A. Small
Committee On the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Frank A. Smal
Mr. Small
State of Maine
Acadia Lodge
G. C
William Mann
K. of P
Central Maine
Pythian
Edward Risteen
Lewiston Journal
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