Merchant Marine Aid Debate and Port Planning Notes
Shipping interests press for U S government support to boost American flag vessels amid global subsidies and tariff tactics. Haney outlines three aid routes under the Merchant Marine Act and argues private funds cannot compete without state help. The piece also touches dock plans, summer business declines, and civic notes on a centennial seminary celebration and local fortifications.
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Abereda Louvage
Mer
Congress
Australia
Entey
Ais
Japan
Mr. Haney
Confidence in Coolidge Is Key Republican Plank
First Assistant Postmaster General Barcett told Vermont Republicans that confidence in Coolidge is the party’s essential plank. He argued Coolidge is a strong asset for the ticket and that a nationwide rise in support makes him one of the era’s strongest candidates. Washington reports note Coolidge’s weariness from long hours and his efforts to rest per medical advice.
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Barcett
Vermont
Coolidge
Washington Dispatches
Portland Faces Tax Hike Fears Amid Budget Pressure
Portland confronts a budget crunch as officials warn that keeping tax rates steady or lowering them requires either sharp expense cuts or higher valuations. If neither option proves viable, the city may face an increased tax burden.
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Portland
Bath Visitors Witness National Cathedral Construction Start
Capt and Mrs Elisha D Atkins visited the National Cathedral in Washington where Woodrow Wilson is buried as work begins on the transepto and nave. The project aims to add 140 feet and enable services in the Cathedral proper within about 18 months, with plans for crypts and a grand library to house 800000 volumes. An Anonymous gift of 1000000 funds the finest organ, to be built under Skinner Organ Co management. A nationwide cathedral builders committee is formed with a 10000000 goal to complete the structure in five years.
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Elisha D. Atkins
National Cathedral
Washington, D.C
Woodrow Wilson
Aridio
Bethlehem Chapel
Washington
United States
House of Prayer
Colby President Roberts to Return in June
President Arthur J. Roberts of Colby College is due back in Waterville in early June after months abroad with his wife. They toured Italy France Spain Germany and England and he is expected to sail home this week then attend commencement and deliver the baccalaureate sermon. Also included is a brief sketch of Judge George N. Emery new Republican state committee chairman born January 5 1876 in Waterville and longtime Biddeford resident.
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Colby
Waterville
Italy
France
Spain
Germany
England
Roberts
Europe
New York
George N. Emery
Republican State Committee
George S. Emery
York County
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Waterboro
Biddeford
Inford
Harvard
West Buxton
Organization and governance rules of the Board of Trade
The article outlines the Board of Trade leadership structure, Elections, and procedures. It covers Executive Committee size and quorum, officer roles, and terms. It details succession in absence of officers, secretary duties, treasurer responsibilities, vacancy fillings, and meeting schedules. It also lists order of business, committees, amendments, and notices.
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Association
ARTIC
Mothers' Jewels party and field day plans in Maine
About 30 children enjoyed the Mothers' Jewels party at Wesley vestry with games songs and refreshments. Daughters of the American Revolution of Maine announce a July 15 field day in Kingfield with a Universalist church meeting luncheon and dedication of the Elizabeth Nichols Overlot in Freeman.
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Arthur Ge. Oliver
Fred Wetherbee
Mars
G. A. Cahill
Daughters of the American Revolution of
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Kinefield
Universalist Church
Werbert
Elizabeth Nichols
Freeman
Erma Winter
Kingfield
Lela Hunnewell
Eunice Tufts
Moon Affects Radio Receivers Expert Suggests Theory
Hartford writer argues moon phase governs nightly radio reception shifts from east to west. He notes better signals near full moon, with about a 50 minute daily shift and a weekly poor period, proposing atmospheric and Heaviside layer factors and inviting nationwide observations to improve predictions.
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Hartford
Conn
Mortford
Denver
Teall
Pioneers Reach Medford After Four-Year Ox Wagon Journey
J. C. Berrange and his wife from New Britain Connecticut arrive in Medford Oregon completing a cross country trek of four years by oxen and covered wagon.
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J. C. Berrange
New Britain, Conn
Medford
Oregon
Memorial Services At Beacon Street In Bath
Members of T. W. Hyde camp 8 of W the auxiliary and Sedgwick post G A R attended memorial services Sunday at Beacon Street Methodist Church where Rev Wall delivered the sermon. After the Memorial Day parade the auxiliary will serve a supper for veterans at Grand Army hall and urges all veterans to attend. Mrs Eva J Lemont division president of the Sons of Veterans auxiliary visited Wiscasset to institute a new auxiliary and hopes Bath Tyde auxiliary members join the effort.
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Sedgwick Post
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Gind
BE. Lewis Wall
Grand Army Hall
Eva J. Lemon
Bath
Maine Sheep Raisers Meet June 4 At City Hall
The Maine Sheep and Wool Growers Association schedules a June 4 meeting at City Hall. The session moves from January to June to allow more members to attend by car. The program includes treasurer and secretary reports, board of directors election, by law amendments, and discussion of working plans. The auditors report shows steady business with no substantial gain each year.
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Maine Sheep and Wool Growers” Association
City Hall
Vaan
Body of Bates student found in Androscoggin River
Henry A. Rich a Bates College senior drowned in the Androscoggin River April 26. His body was found Saturday afternoon at Southwest Bend by 75 year old Willard T. Wright of Durham, who towed the body ashore and alerted police. Rich and Miss Vivian Milliken were canoeing when the canoe overturned. Miss Milliken swam to shore while Rich could not swim and drowned. The body was identified by laundry marks and found about seven miles from the accident site.
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Bates
Androscoggin River
Southwest Bend
Willard T. Wright
Durham
Wright
Lewiston
Rich
Vivian Milliken
Carl F. Milliken
Allan Spear New Central Board Officer
Allan Spear of Bath is named secretary and treasurer of the Western Maine Association of Central Board basketball officials. He succeeds Cobb, Bowdoin College physical director. The Lewiston meeting also re-elected William KE. O’Connell president and Ray E. Haines vice president. Members should send 1924 25 dues to Spear to be listed in next season’s rule book.
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Bath
Western Maine Association of Central Board
Cobb
Bowdoin College
Lewiston
William KE. O'Connell
Portland A. C
Ray E. Haines
Coburn Classical Institute
Mr. Spear
Knights of Golden Eagle Hold Memorial Service in Lincoln Hall
Lincoln castle No. 8 Knights of the Golden Eagle conducted a memorial service in Lincoln Hall with two orchestra selections two solos by Rev. John A Swetnam a eulogy to the deceased and a flag salute. Flowers were placed on electric tablets as each member was named and a sermon followed at First Baptist Church. Alson Soule of Auburn remains in critical condition after a gasoline tank explosion. his brother Elmer recovers his eyesight.
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Knights of the Golden Eagle
Lincoln Hall
Safford
John A. Swetnam
Master of Records
First Baptist Church
Alson Soule
Auburn
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C. M. G. Hospital
Elmer
Morse Hands Edward Little In 11 4 Baseball Win
Morse and Edward Little played a March to the May clash at Kelley field with Morse sweeping to an 11 to 4 victory. Oliver fanned ten for Edward Little while Morse’s batting spree produced fourteen hits and key hits from Spinney Olinto and McCarty. The win improves Morse’s season and caps a series with the longtime Auburn foes.
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Juneau
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Clinto
Simpson
Wing
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Justice Rules On Wiscasset Bank Case
The Maine Supreme Court Justice Morrill ruled on a suit by Walter Glidden and M. P. Larrabee receivers of Lincoln County Trust against Richard T. Rines. The decision found the set-off by Rines was not authorized by the bank receivers and non-suited the plaintiffs with ten days to appeal. The case centers on whether the set-off was an act of the receivers or both Day and Glidden after consultation. The receivers plan to appeal at the June Law Court term.
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Lincoln County
Justice Morrill
Walter 8. Glidden
M. VP. Larrabee
Lincoln County Trust & Co
Richard T. Rines
Supreme Court
Rines
Law Court
Maine Pythians Elect Grand Lodge Officers
Edward F Gowell of Berwick was elected grand chancellor of the Knights of Wythias of Maine at Lewiston on May 20. Other officers chosen include J Frank Massare of Portland grand vice chancellor John Everett of South Paris grand prelate Edgar J Brown of Waterville grand master of the exchequer Ernest Osgood of Ellsworth grand master at arms Howard Jones of Steep Falls grand inner guard John Senior of Sanford and PD A Danforth of Sabattus grand outer guard The session featured addresses by grand officers and visiting Massachusetts officers with plans to boost membership and support delinquent lodges.
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Edward F. Gowell
Berwick
Knights of Wythias
Maine
Grand Lodge
Lewiston
J. Frank Massare
Porthand
John Everett
South Paris
Edgar J. Brown
Waterville
Ernest
Osgood
Ellsworth
Howard
Jones
Steep Falls
John
Sanford
Grand
PD. A. Danforth
Sabattus
Massachusetts
Lutz
Mahusetts
John M. Valentine
Boston
George FE. Howes
Morse High pupils plan store project approved
Editor notes widespread interest in Morse High pupils store venture. It is praised as clever and well organized and seen as a city asset and boost to school activities. Catherine D. Hawley expresses support and hopes for further updates.
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The
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Morse
Catherine D. Hawley
Central Maine Summer School of Religious Education Announced
Circulars announce the Central Maine Summer School of Religious Education at Oak Grove Seminary in Vassalboro June 30 to July 5 under the Maine State Sunday School Association. Enrollment is urged for leadership training. price is 15. Churches in the region should enroll in advance to aid room assignments. register with the State Sunday School Association at the Press Herald Building in Portland.
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Oak Grove Seminary
Maine State Sunday School Association For Religious Education
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State Sunday School Association
Press Herald Builling
Portland
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