Bath Marine Repair Boom Keeps Shorefront Alive
Bath shorefront sees steady repair work and selective new builds, with big schooners in for repairs costing nearly as much as small coaster construction. The scene includes six masters in port, two oceangoing tugs, and repair work at Bath Iron Works on the Governor Cobb and two lakers, signaling a busy maritime season.
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Independent
Bath
Marine Reporter
Edward J. Lawrence
Wyoming
Dorothy Palmer
Dorothy Barrett
Gardiner G. Deering
Myron I. Cressy
Edward E. Barry
Cumberland
Maine
Pequossette
Percy & Small
Boston
Lincoln County Lumber Company
William T. Donnell
Scott R. Frye
Castle
Thomas G. Plant
Ossipee Mountain
New Hampshire
Plant
Bath Iron Works
Governor Cobb
Sewall
Whitmore
Tariff Debate Yields Mixed Local Price Signals
Local merchants report no clear price drops yet from the new tariff bill though some lines may ease after January. Dealers note scarce potatoes and potential shifts from imported Argentine beef and Chinese-made goods, with clothing likely to improve in quality while prices stay similar for a $20 suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
The
Independent
Close of Court and tariff talk wrap up October term
The October term of the Supreme Judicial Court closed with no sessions until January, except Judge Bird returned for a few divorce cases. Public interest centers on murder trial costs, with county expenses estimated at 2000 to 2500 dollars and coroner inquest costs to the State at 1000 to 1500 dollars. Sheriff Oliver arrested Albanian Braho Hiro in Lawrence, Mass, with claims of involvement by Resoul Kasem Lacholi. Projections from dry goods dealers hint at price cuts after January 1 for dress goods, while linoleum prices seem unchanged as manufacturers adjust tariffs. The piece links tariff relief to cost of living and Democratic promises reflected in working-class impacts.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Oliver
Lawrence
Mass
Braho Hiro
Kasem Souleyman
Kasem Lacholi
Local boatmen rig schooner at East Boothbay
Wade and Fullerton from the city travel to East Boothbay to rig a small schooner nearing completion. Superintendent M A Haraden notes no decision yet on how late the Boston boat will run but that it will stay on the route while business continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade & Fullerton
East Boothbay
M. A. Haraden
Boston
Surveyors at Work on New Meads Portland Trunk Line
Surveyors in Bath are preliminarily mapping a 200000 dollar trunk line from New Meadows to Portland. The route from New Meadows Inn via West Bath road to Simpson turn and a direct leg to Blind Crossing are planned, with early spring construction anticipated. Parcel post demand rises with potential weight limit increase after new year, stressing Bath post office ahead of the holidays. Express firms report decreased city to suburb shipments as mail order houses push catalog sales, though Bath merchants have yet to engage strongly.
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Portland and Bath
New Meadows
Portland
New Meadows Inn
West Bath Road
Simipson Turn
Blind Crossing
Bath
Water bound macadam road planned between Portland and Bath
After a visit by Fourth Assistant Postmaster General James L. Blakslee a water bound macadam road with bituminous surface was proposed between Portland and Bath at about 20000 dollars. The government would contribute 65000 dollars, larger than initial allotment, with 26 miles of road plus total length of thirty miles. A Portland conference with Senator Johnson Congressmen McGillicuddy and Hinas and State highway chair I Lyman Nelson followed by Bath officials discussed details over dinner. Later the New Columbia theater advertised an eight reel spectacular photo play as the evening feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Blakslee
Portland
Bath
Blakslee
Senator Johnson
McGillicuddy
Hinas
I Lyman Nelson
State Highway Commission
Larrabee
Postoffice extends carrier service to Winnegance district
The Postoffice Department will replace the Winnegance office with a sub-station issuing money orders and registered letters. Mail boxes will be placed in the new area and collections will be made several times daily. Incoming mail will be distributed by carrier to homes, as in other city parts. Service to begin soon. Wells and streams across the state are overflowing.
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Postoffice Department
Winnegance
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