Bath Faces Coal Car Plan Nuisance Says Taxpayers
Residents of Bath confront a proposed Whitmore wharf coal pocket plan that could lower nearby property values and require taxpayers to fund dredging berths for private coal barges. The letter-writer urges private parties to bear construction costs and warns against municipal subsidies to private interests.
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Bath
Maine
Whitmore Wharf
City Hall
E. W. Hyde
Riverside Mining Coal Co
Boston
Riverside
Riverside Mining Company
Riverside Coal Mining Co
L. A. and W. Railway
Bath i
Fernalds record under investigation sparks broader concerns
Investigation focuses on Fernalds record amid rising attacks tied to unclear causes. Authorities note light exposure and insects may correlate with bites as observers seek explanations for the troubling pattern.
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Fernald
Wilson deficit claims spark crossfire over bonds and taxes
New York observers allege the Wilson administration hides a 245 million dollar deficit beyond Congress and public disclosure, arguing that extra bond sales or heavier taxes would be needed after the election. Pershing's Mexico role is defended while press attacks on Hughes widen the partisan fray.
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New York
Wilson
Congress
McAdoo
Mexico
Ways and Means Committee
Funston
Pershing
White House
Colonia Dublan
New York World
the World
Mr. Hughes
Gov. Hughes
Hughes
Trusts
Woodrow Wilson
Navy policy critique echoes public demand for naval expansion
The piece condemns Secretary Daniels and the Wilson administration for inadequate naval plans, noting initial drafts of limited ships were rejected after public outcry. It credits the eventual program of ten battleships and six battlecruisers to the American people and congressional voices, not Wilson or Daniels.
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Daniels
Wilson- Daniels
Wilson
Navy General Board
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Josephus Daniels
Republican Tariff Claims Hurt Farm Jobs and Canada Trade
Washington press release from the Republican Publicity Association led by Jonathan Bourne Jr. argues the Democratic tariff law harmed farmers by freeing food animals from duties. It cites import totals for 1913-1915 and predicts continued harm under a Democratic tariff if war ends, urging rural credits for farmers.
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D. C
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Democratic Law
Democratic Party
Canada
Dem
Law
Law Law
Hood's Sarsaparilla Fights Rheumatism and Impure Blood
The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for rheumatism, stomach and kidney troubles, and general debility by cleansing the blood. It claims forty years of successful use and urges readers to buy from a local druggist.
Who Handles American Commerce to Orion Trade
Prepared by the San Francisco Chief of Commerce Foreign Trade Department the Daily San Francisco Commercial reviews ships engaged in the Orion trade August to September toward San Francisco and Puget Sound. It notes 70 ships totaling 247 2 tons with 76 percent Japanese audience, 4 percent American, asks why American ships are scarce despite equal rates and queries if the Seamen's Bill or Congressional action would change the pattern.
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San Francisco
Japan
America
Chief of Commerce, Foreign Trade Department
S. F. Commercial
San Franci
Puget Sound
Orion
Europe
Congress
Democratic Rally At Parker Head On Independence Hill
A well attended Democratic rally at Independence Head Parker Head last week featured Edn H. Sampson of Bath presiding. Judge J J Keegan of Bath Municipal Court spoke on State issues and was followed by Judge James S Lowell of the Dahoe county probate court on State and National matters. Dean Kenneth C M Sills of Britain College campaigned for the United States Senate focusing on national issues and Wilson administration defense. Attendees applauded speakers before a dance closed the evening program.
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Independence
Parker
Edn H. Sampson
Bath
J. J. Keegan
Municipal Court
James S. Lowell
Sadahoe County
Nationaliss
Kenneth C. M. Sills
Britain College
Uni
Wilson
Storm Cuts Johnson Audience During Wilson Speech
The Damariscotta Herald reports a severe storm reduced Johnson's audience to a handful of women as James B. Perkins of Boothbay Harbor chaired. Johnson spoke in support of President Wilson. North Woolwich residents gathered last Friday at Dexter Baker's home, with the Ladies' Aid and Methodist Church organizing a well managed event that added $1.00 to the church treasury.
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Damariscotta Herald
Johnson
James B. Perkins
Boothbay Harbor
Jason
Wilson
North Woolw
Dexter Baker
Methodist Church
Chu
First Maine Cavalry Reunion Set for Banzer on Sept 20
The 45th annual reunion of the First Maine Cavalry Association will be held in Banzer on September 20. A banquet will be tendered to members by Bingor business men.
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Westport Grange
McCarty Place
First Maine Cavalry Association
Banzer
Atequet
Bingor
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