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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1922

Page

5

Bath Iron Works launches first vessel of the year No. 196

The Bath Iron Works yard christened vessel No. 196 at 1:50 PM as Miss Margaret Baker broke a bottle over the bow. The ship, 132 feet 4 inches overall with 34 feet beam and 18 feet 4 inches draft, is a steam fire protection vessel built for the Department of Commerce.

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Shipping Bill Explained by Commissioner Planwsner

Commissioner Eduard Planwsner of the United States Shipping Board spoke aboard the steamship President Harding to the Conference of Industrial Engineers in New York. He outlined the bill for creating a national rail and water transportation system and the Interstate Commerce Commission and Shipping Board roles, noting relief from delays in deliveries and the need for modernized shipping and freight handling to support commerce.

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Centenary Observed by Universalist Church

A Sunday morning service at the Universalist church marked its 100th year of existence. The program featured a choral selection, an organ solo, and a historical sermon recounting the church’s past pastors, notable figures, and community impact since its founding.

Fara J. Laanent Salbrarth Jeanes Same Hest Mixe Barker Seranen Pramecis Alonze Gray Kath Chunch Gras Maine Ima Keeth Orcamwe Universaliet Mair

Court adjourns after eight day session in Sagadahoc court

Supreme court for Sagadahoc County reconvened October 17 and adjourned Wednesday afternoon after an eight day term. Jurors discharged Tuesday. several cases heard including not guilty verdict in a drunken driving case against Julius Berg and ongoing ownership dispute in the Drake & Sons v Nickerson matter. Several div orces granted and naturalizations approved. Nine indictments returned by the grand jury. embezzlement and assault cases proceeding, with several defendants arraigned or referred to next term.

Supreme Judicial Court Sagadahoc Philbrook Julius Berg Harry L. Thompson James KB. Drake James KB. Drake & Sons Against Percy L Alfred Nickerson William F. Potter Henry Kk. White Scott Greenleaf Greenleaf Albert Downing John BL Sarkis Bath Minnie HL Sarkis Waterville Ralph ©. Dale Sarkis George S. McCarty Lewiston Gladys E. Nadeau Clyde E. Nadeau Skowhegan Ti- T. Gray Richmond Alice M. Gray EL Freda. Leighton Roscoe Leighton Duimey Mass Augustus H. Hodgkins Whippsburgh Lizzie A. Hodgkins Rackley Topsham Philip Kackley Fred Erhardt Marshall Avenue Kath Malterdingen T. W. Hyde Camp Sens Veteorans Thoma McLaughlin Gertrude Carlton Arrower Lisle L. Shepherd Lena Albert Deewning Hasty Moody Edna Kochling Sebasco William M. Caeweil Downing MrLaughlin Shepherd Drew Smith Ve. Thomas McLaughlin Supreme Court Frank M. Powers Foreman Joho Lex Edward Baker Jude Hyde Maynard HM. Tarr Yren L. Ludwig Howard 4G Meald Walter L. Whitney Burton Wheelock Willie J .Brien Harry T

Sewall Defends Proposed Naval Day Observance

Hon. Harold M. Sewall of Bath, part of the Advisory Committee for the Conference for Limitation of Armaments, says opposing Navy Day would be as illogical as rejecting the 4th of July. He notes no objection from the president, administration, or delegates and criticizes opponents as enemies of the conference and peace.

Harold M. Sewall Bath Gov. Baxter Hughes Root Lodge Underwood Charles Sumner Bird Winter Federated Women’s Club Justice Sutherland Hoover Gompers Theodore Roosevelt Navy Friends of the Conference Great Britain

Destroyer Reuben James Arrives for Navy Day Bath Welcome

United States torpedo boat destroyer Reuben James No. 245 reached the Kennebec river in thick fog and tied up at Bath Iron Works to join the Navy day celebration. Commander G B Ashe leads a 75 man crew as the ship waits until Saturday morning. Also reported Morse taken from U S Marshal custody on habeas corpus to face charges in New York and Norwalk.

United States Reuben James Kennebec River Vath Bath Iron Works, Ltd Coast Seguin Island Bath New York Shipbuilding Co Camden N. J Westinghouse James G. B. Ashe New York Putnam Ashe Torrey Harry F. Morse Greenwich Charles W. Morse Jacob Ty. Walters Edwin St. Thomas Norwalk United States District Court George Boles Morse St. Thomas Southern District Court of New York United States Maral Hugh J. Lavery Lavery

Bath YMCA membership drive to reopen for youth

The Bath YMCA seeks 700 memberships at six dollars a year to finance a $5000 one year budget. Funds from this drive and gym rentals would cover maintenance and youth programs for basketball and events, with payments urged via installments. C. D. Wilson at Morse High School acts as treasurer.

Bath C. D. Wilson Morse High School

Balance for Popham Beach Wharf Co. stockholders

The Popham Beach Wharf Co. reports a final balance of 257418 to be paid to stockholders after ten years. Treasurer John H. Stacey notes the plan to land Kennebec and Reston steamers at Popham Beach, with a ten year lease and wharf improvements. Eastern Steamship Corp. agreed to regular landings and wharfage payments for ten years.

Popham Beach Feastern Steamship Corp Eastern Steamship Corp F.W. Carlton Mr. Carlton Ratan

Short Lobster Case Ends With Fines and Bond

Harald PD. Young faced a municipal court after a fish warden found 160 short lobsters in his possession. Judge J. Keegan fined him 50 cents for each short lobster plus costs of 10.05, with a bond set at 300 for January Supreme Court appearance. Mineral gems like amethyst garnet tepaz occur where igneous rocks predominate.

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Capt Trott, Globe-Trotting Lighthouse Leader

Capt. Trott, chief of the United States Lighthouse Service, travels continents and oceans covering vast routes from Maine to Nome and Samoa. In eleven years he averages about 45 000 miles annually, inspecting stations from the Fifth Lighthouse District to the Canal Zone, Porto Rico, and Hanoi with a renowned record of safe journeys and naval aids upgrades.

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