Baxter for Senator Nomination in Maine Primary
Four candidates compete for the Republican nomination in the Maine United States Senate race on November 1. Former Governor Percival P. Baxter of Portland leads the field, with strong support from political leaders across the state. Baxter, a trained executive and former Senate president, is portrayed as independent and well qualified to fill the Fernald vacancy, with broad backing despite other capable candidates.
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United States
Percival P. Baxter
Portland
Baxter
Maine Senate
Maine
United States Senate
Bert M. Fernald
Citzens
Fire Prevention Talk Highlights Maine Losses and Safety
State Insurance Commissioner Spencer spoke to the Augusta Kiwanis on Fire Prevention week. He cited that national fire losses last year surpassed 570 million dollars with about 25 thousand lives lost or burdened, and Maine saw 28 deaths. He praised Maine fire departments, urged chimney care and removal of creosote, cigarette caution, and praised lightning rods as providing over 99 percent protection. Maine farms at present have about 25 percent coverage.
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Spencer
Augusta
Maine
Remove Signs at Crossings and Kennebec Bridge Progress
Automobile groups urge removing advertising signs at railroad crossings to prevent driver distraction. Drivers should focus on approaching crossings as bedrock found at pier 4 of the Kennebec bridge site stabilizes foundation, reduces costs, and improves safety and progress.
Florida Rebuilds and Fire Drill Practice Highlight Post-Wind Efforts
The article notes earlier pier work possible with shallower caisson driving, progress in larger towns toward normalcy after the great wind, and outside aid still needed for smaller Florida communities. It also covers Fire Prevention Week at Morse High with an exemplary fire drill and urges yearly drills statewide.
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Florida
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
Maine Urges Permanent Merchant Marine Policy
Maine residents pressed Shipping Board members at a Portland Friday hearing advocating a permanent merchant marine policy. They cited shipbuilding sailing and ownership as once vital to Maine’s economy and argued a stable policy could revive the nation’s shipping industry locally and nationwide.
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Maine
Shipping Board
Portland
Hartz wins 200 mile race at Rockingham Speedway
Harry Hartz of Los Angeles won $8,000 and set a new world record at the Rockingham Speedway in Salem New Hampshire on Tuesday. He completed 200 miles at 123.26 mph in 1 hour 47 minutes 21.4 seconds, thrilling the crowd as only eight of sixteen entrants finished the race due to various causes.
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Harry Hartz
Los Angeles
Rockinghil Speedway
Salem
N. H
Maine towns discuss hardwood factories potential industry growth
Talk in several Maine towns centers on establishing hardwood factories suggesting the hardwood industry may become significant in the state. Maine's abundant woods and cheap power in most communities could support considerable industrial development in this sector.
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Maine
Chicago pledges curb on street gunfire menace
Chicago seeks to halt gangland shootings plaguing main thoroughfares as criminals roam the city in a wild West style spree. Authorities vow to restore safety for pedestrians amid rising fear.
Queen Marie Heads Atlantic Voyage Aboard Levia for America
In Europe famed queen Marie sails across the Atlantic aboard the United States liner Levia bound for America where she will receive a royal welcome. Sanford Maine notes strong auto upholstery industry boosting local mills amid booming car production. Five killed in Syracuse after sedan struck by a train at a grade crossing. Bath residents report stunning fall colors despite weekend snow squalls. Battery H praised by 40th Coast Artillery Corps commander. civic pride rises at their strong showing. New Hampshire authorities condemn minor used for bootlegger information as dangerous.
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Marie
Europe
Atlantic Ocean
United States
America
County Baxter-for-Senator Club Formed in Prohibition Praise
A Baxter-for-Senator club was organized and adopted resolutions on Wednesday praising the former Governor for his stance on the prohibition issue, signaling strong support and unified backing from local residents.
Old Virginia Bonds Found And Offered For Cash Payment
A Virginia West Virginia debt case uncovers 86 000 dollars in present value of deferred certificates. Morrison heirs and British relatives may share, with Rosewell Page forwarding documents to West Virginia for payment. A reporter traced missing certificates, many issued during postwar debt settlements, now awaiting presentation and settlement.
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Alfred Morrison
Hugh Morrison
Archibald Morrison
Viscountess St. Cyres
Stephen Gatting
Commonwealth of Virginia
West Virginia
Charles
Loudon
Morrison
Charmside
Charlotte County
England
Charles Morrison
London
Ife
Berks
Island of Islay
Middlesex County
Alfred
Virginia
Commonwealth
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Submarine S-2 to Visit Bath on Navy Day
Mayor Cahill was informed the Navy base at New London will send the submarine S-2 to Bath for Navy Day on October 27. The 140 ton V submarine, commanded by Lieut Warren with Lieuts Lamore and Weidner, will be open to public inspection from 9 to 11:30 a.m. with escorts planned.
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Cahill
Naval Submarine Base
New London
Conn
Roosevelt
Navy Dity
Plow. Warren
USN
Alt. Lamore
G. W. EF. Weidner
Propose School Be Reremoved Continued From Page One
A fragmented line of text references jury duty at the superior court term. Names listed include Thomas B. Gibbons Elwell S. Crosty Maxwell Powers Rover TD Skillings Stuart D. Metherson Marl E. Wing. The fragment lacks clear context or outcome details.
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Qereler
Supreme Court
Thomas 3. Gibbons
Elwell S. Crosty
Maxwell Powers
Rover TD
Skillings
Stuart D. Metherson
Marl E. Wing
Settlement of Lea Beldue claim in Maine accident case
Settlement of the claim of Mrs. Lea Beldue of Quebec against Maine Feldspur Co. over her husband Louis Belduce of Topsium who died, occurred without a decision by the Industrial Accident Commission. The case had been entered before that tribunal and was resolved prior to a formal ruling.
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Lea Beldue
Quebec
Maine Feldspur Co
Louis Belduce
Topsium
Industrial Accident Commission
Jon
Commission Inter
No Creditors Present in MacMahan Bankruptcy Case
In the matter of Monsard F L MacMahan before Referee in Bankruptcy at T Hall, Saturday at ten. MacMahan appeared with his attorney Edward W idvoer and assets were scheduled. The referee ordered that no trustee be appointed. American made hosiery chiefly shipped to Great Britain in 125 was valued at $27,000,000.
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Monsard FL MacMahan
Rheferee
T. Hall
MacMahan
Edward Wid Voer Rowis
Great Britain
Chevrolet Dealers Dine as Boston Rep Outlines Plans
Chester Ay Plant hosted about 16 Chevrolet dealers at Webber Tavern in Wiscasset for an after dinner meeting. Charles Crocker of Boston presented a illustrated talk outlining the companys future plans to strengthen Chevrolet prestige. Attendees included Fred Hill from Bath National Bank and reps from Richmond Boothbay and Damariscotta. The Bath dealer network under Mr Stunt reported a large uptick in Chevrolet and related makes output in Maine.
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Chester Ay Plant
Chevrolet Automobile
Webber Tavern
Wiscasset
Charles Crocker
Boston
Plant
Crocker
Fred LD. Hill
Bath National Bank
Richmond
Boothbay
Damariscotta
Bath Company
Stunt
Maine
Flags On Bath Streets For Legion Memorial Drive
The Roland H. Smith post American Legion asks Bath merchants to display flags during the week long drive opening October 18. Over 25 Bath firms already signed for curbsstone flagpoles used in other cities, with each merchant receiving a pole, flag, and gilt eagle topper to honor returning servicemen and promote a community war memorial and post home.
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Bath
Roland H. Smith Post
American Legion
War Memorial
Legion
Battery H Receives High Commendation in 1926 Report
Captain J Moraece McClure of Battery H receives a formal commendation from the 240th Coast Artillery Corps commanding officer. The letter highlights the unit for the highest drill attendance during the year ending July 1926, best encampment camp, and winning the small arms competition. The regiment praises the achievement and the moral value it adds to the unit and Bath.
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J. Moraece McClure
240Th Coast Artillery Corps
McClure
Bath
War Department
Bath Schools Observe Fire Prevention Week
In observance of Fire Prevention Week the Bath mayor and district officials visited local schools to witness fire drills. Each school posted swift, well drilled exits with times ranging from 20 seconds at Weeks Street to around one minute thirty at Mitchell School, and the high school earlier exited in one minute twenty seconds.
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Morse High
Cahill
Farber
Board of Education
Parks
Wilson
Central Grammar
North Grammar
North Street
Dike
Weeks Street
Mitchell School
South Street
Center Street
City finances show better standing than figures imply
The city treasurer reports expenditures to Oct 1 are 14 357 30 higher than a year ago yet the city is financially better off by about 8 650 in round figures. Tax payments rose to 30 000 this year versus half that last year while higher expenditures reflect more bills paid and reduced debt.
Special Election for Bath Representative Declared
A special election is ordered to fill Bath's House seat after the death of Dr Clarence A Peaslee. Governor Brewster and the executive council approved the move and notified Mayor Cahill, with details to follow. It is unclear if nominations will come from a primary or the two city committees.
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Bath
House of Representatives
Clarence A. Peaslee
Stewster
Brewster
Cahill
Armes and Ward Wed in Double Wing Ceremony
Harold T. Armes and Miss Tessie Leola Ward were married by Rev PL Littletie at Wesley Methodist parsonage. The couple, attended by both families, include Mrs. Armes, a Morse High School basketball star, and the groom from the class of 1925. They left for a honeymoon trip.
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Harold T. Armes
Tessie Leola Ward
Morse
Morse High Names Mrs Smith Coach For Girls Basketball
Mrs Alden Smith formerly Lydia Baxter star forward on Morse High girls team will coach the Morse girls basketball season. Officials announced Thursday morning with about 60 candidates expected to report. Smith played at Choate Boston and Morse and is seen as a strong leader while Allan Spear steps back to refereeing duties.
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Alden Smith
Lydia Baxter
Morse High
Morse
Smith
Choate School of
Boston
Allan Spear
Spear
Witter
Party Inspecting Highways Of State In Bath Visit
Hiram Ricker of the Poland Spring House visited Bath on Thursday with his nephew Robert Marsh Springfield mass deputy superintendent A H Woodward They toured highway sites to study good roads plans and progress and viewed the Kennebec Bridge substructure alongside N Gratz Jackson president of the Kennebec Bridge Association The group planned to return via Augusta
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Hiram Ricker
Poland Spring House
Bath
Robert Marsh
Department of Streets and Engineering
Springfield
Mass
A. H. Woodward
Ricker
Colonial
N. Gratz Jackson
Kennebec
Superintendent Miss Furbish to resign from City Hospital
Miss M F Furbish, superintendent of the City Hospital, presented her resignation at the trustees monthly meeting and asked it take effect December 1. A Boston native who came to Bath in June 1925, she is described as rich in hospital experience and widely admired for her devotion to the hospital and its welfare. The resignation was referred to the president for action.
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M. F. Furbish
City Hospital
William JD. Sewall
Furbish
Bath
Boston
Arrowsic Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Chester MacMahan
A miscellaneous shower at M F Drummond home honored Mr and Mrs Chester MacMahan with many gifts including linen glassware aluminum and silver. Guests included Nat Howe Jessie Eaton George Spinney Prank Snipe Harold Miles Hagan and others. A school league meeting followed with committee members arranging entertainment and Major Kimball gifting a bookcase for the new school library.
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Chester MacMahan
M. F. Drummond
Carrie Howe
Nat Howe
Mildred
Jessie Eaton
George Spinney
Prank Snipe
Harold
Wilder Hagan
Miles Hagan
Major Kimball of
Bath
Mosquito Family Trained to Broadcast High Ping Signal
Prof Moore Hogarth of the College of Pestology announces training a family of mosquitoes that, when proficient, will broadcast a high pitched metallic ping familiar to humans wherever the insects abound.
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Moore Hogarth
The
College of Pestology
Independent's Cross Word Puzzle 1923 Variant
Puzzle clues list across and down with numerous entries covering topics from government bodies to various objects and actions. The grid references and solution note indicate a standard newspaper crossword puzzle whose solution will appear in the next issue.
Guardians Assume Custody Of Wallace Children In Whippsburg
In Bald Head district Whippsburg Judge Keegan placed care and custody of three minor Wallace children with the State Board of Children's Guardians. The complaint alleges wilful neglect by Mr and Mrs Wallace by failing to provide food clothing and educational privileges. Christine aged 7 Horace aged 4 and another child are involved.
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Wesley Wallace
Bald Head
Whippsburg
State Board of Children’s Guardians
Keegan
Christine
Horace
Sea storm blankets Kennebec mouth. no vessels seen
A heavy sea was reported off the mouth of the Kennebec river Friday morning due to the northeast storm. No vessels were in sight.
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Kennebec River
Mrs Kenyon Prepares To Leave Summer Home In Sebasco
Mrs William S Kenyon plans to close her cottage at Sebasco for the season then spends weeks in New York and Washington before moving to St Louis for winter where Judge Kenyon will sit on the United States Court of Appeals. She praises Maine climate and her dahlia display, noting prize dahlias and overall health gains.
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William
Kenyon
Bath
Sébasto
New York
Washington
St. Louis
United States Court of Appeals
Sebasco
Kennebec
Jersey
Maine
Public Spirit and Global Views From Lewiston Leader
A Lewiston speaker laments global poverty and promotes Maine pride. He highlights harsh working conditions in Java rice fields and India farming while urging continued American tradition. He praises the Maine Publicity Bureau and Maine Associates for showcasing recreation and opportunities, urging unity in Lewiston and Auburn.
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Java
India
Maine Publicity Bureau
Maine Associates
Maine
San Francisco
New York
Lewiston
Auburn
Twin Cities of Maine Greeting Special Visitor
A speaker expressing gratitude for warm receptions in Maine notes a special fondness for the state’s Twin Cities. He recalls visiting on many occasions over the years and cherishes the cordial welcome extended by residents.
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Gether
Maine
Twin Cities
State Sunday Schools to Have Convention in Augusta
Plans for the 57th annual State Sunday School Convention proceed in Augusta Maine under Maine Council of Religious Education auspices. Delegates will convene Oct 20 21 22 at South Parish Congregational Church with leaders from Massachusetts New England and Chicago. Notable speakers include Dr Charles N Arbuckle Rev Ivan S Nowlan Rev Kenneth Mac Arthur Dr Robert Davies Miss Mary Slaughter Rev A H Gage and Mrs John Pratt Whitman. Maine workers in religious education will also join.
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South Parish Congregational Church
Augusta
Maine Council of Religious Education
Maine
Thomas Smith
Augusta Y.M.C.A
Charles N. Arbuckle
Newton Center
Mass
Ivan 8
Nowlan
Massachusetts Council of Religious Education
Kenneth Mac~ Arthur
Rural Life Department
Massachusetts Federation of Churches
Robert Davies
Chicago
International Council of Religious Education
Mary Slaughter
Boston
General Sunday School Association
the Universalist Church
A. H. Gage
Brattleboro
Vermont
John Pratt Whitman
C‘ambridge
Bowdoinham Baptist Association Fall Meeting Report
At the Bowdoinham association fall meeting held at Mont Sweag Baptist Church, representatives from People’s Baptist Church attended led by Rev. and Mrs. G B Wolstenholme and attendees Mrs Milan Leonard Mrs Fred Bragg and Mrs Andrus Coleman. Speakers delivered strong messages. Afternoon session discussed the problems of the church. Rev G B Wolstenholme spoke on the problem of the Sunday evening service.
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Bowdoinham Baptist Association
Montsweag
People’s Baptist Church
G. B. Wolstenhelme
Milan’ Leonard
Fred Bragg
Andrus Coleman
G. B. Wolstenholme
Mrs Henrietta P Gregson Funeral Details
Funeral held Thursday at 2 30 pm at 785 High Street. Rev Charles M Tubbs officiated. Bearers were Fred D Hill Frederick E Drake Fred P Shaw and Owen J Ledyard. Burial followed at Maple Grove Cemetery.
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Henrietta P. Gregson
John Gregson
High Street
Charles M. Tubbs
Grace Episcopal Church
Fred D. Hill
Frederick E. Drake
Fred P. Shaw
Owen J. Ledyard
Maple Grove
Army officers say boots are second to rifle for infantry
Officers contend that after the rifle the next vital item for an infantryman is his footwear. Proper shoes ensure mobility, grip, and endurance in varied terrain, with emphasis on fit, durability, and support for marching and combat duties across campaigns.
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Bath, Maine
Kenneber Bridge
Sanford
Syracuse
N. Y
Bath Pen-Nie
40Th Coast Artillery Corps
New Hampshire
Navy Day
Chevrolet
Chester A. 4
240Th. Coast Artillery
Armes—Ward
Mrs. Smith
Independent
Docetor of Science
Leutenant
Mrs. Kenyon
Fowdoinham Baptist Association Meeting
Mrs. Gregson
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