Admiral Benson On Ships For Peace And War
Admiral W S Benson outlines the need for a robust American merchant marine to bolster national defense. He argues war readiness requires ample auxiliary vessels and shipyards, praising subsidies and domestic shipbuilding to avoid reliance on foreign fleets and ensuring quick mobilization during conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O S. Benson
Georgia
Shipping Board
South Atlantic
Washington
Tam Frank
America
Canada
Mexico
Naval Parkance
Navy
War Department
Merc T
Oliver Makes A Fine Model Yacht By Barbara Holloway
A Boston paper shows Barbara Holloway with a 43 inch model yacht named Miraflores built by her grandfather Frak S. Oliver an S. S. William A. McKenney engineer. He spent 100 months on the model which is complete with a tiny compass and at Allston home of Barbara’s mother.
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Boston
Barbara Holloway
Robert Holloway
Bath
Frak S. Oliver
S. S
William A. McKenney
Miraflores
Hegoway
Glenville Avenue
Allston
Oliver
Barbara
Governor Stephens sets underground speech record in mine
Governor Stephens of California delivers a campaign speech 4,000 feet underground to 300 gold miners. He asserts the press cannot separate private life from professional life, with a quoted remark by Haxsal T. Sullivan linking personal conduct to journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
California
Haxsal T. Sullivan
Meeting of Creditors in Fogg bankruptcy case
First creditors meeting for Frank M. Fogg of Waldoboro portable mill operator and lumberman, held by Referee William T. Hall, was attended by several creditors. Assets appear speculative, so meeting moved to Bath on Sept 1. only Evan C. Webber and wife appeared as largest unsecured creditor. Referee may order no trustee appointed. Attorneys Fred F. Lawrence and George W. Heselton represent the bankrupts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Fogg
Waldoboro
William T. Hall
Wiscasset
Hall
Bath
Evan C. Webber
Madrid
Webber
Fred F. Lawrence
Skowhegan
George W. Heselton
Gardiner
Cosmopolitan Club Plans Membership Drive and Fall Events
Cosmopolitan club directors met Thursday night to launch a membership drive and fund improvements for the club house roof. They discussed sustaining members and fall social plans including a season opening dance led by Lillian Mason Vera Howe and Katherine Torrey, plus a series of card parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Dannee
Lillian Mason
Vera Howe
Katherine Torrey
Frederick E Thompson Dies After Shock at Bath Opera House
Frederick Eugene Thompson aged 66 died after a shock at Bath opera house. He collapsed during the afternoon and was taken home by ambulance, passing away hours later. A WWI veteran born in Bewdeinham, he enlisted Dec 5, 1887, serving in the West and two enlistments. He lost an left leg in service and lived with his nephew for years. Survived by sister Mrs. Leroy Mitchell Bath and nieces Mrs. Annie Pembrooke New London Conn and Mrs. Susie Hoyt Woodfords. another nephew Forrest Mitchell Bath.
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Frederick Eugene Thompson
Frederick FE. Oliver
Robinson
Bath Opera House
Tie
Bewdeinham
Solomon Thompson
Leroy Mitchell
Bath
Annie Pembrooke
New London
Conn
Susie Hoyt
Woodfords
Forrest Mitchell
Tath
Lighthouse tender Hibiscus voyage for inspection and delivery
The Hibiscus sails eastward in a round trip to deliver stores to multiple stations and conduct inspections. On board are George Kk. Vutaan, commissioner of the lighthouse department, returning from Washington, and Cam. EB. Sherman, superintendent of the lighthouse district.
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Hibiscus
George Kk. Vutaan
Gon
Washington
Cam
Five Islands summer notes and baptisms at Egan's Cove
The community table records baptisms by Rev. Wlot Rue for Doris MacMahan and others at Egan's Cove. Many residents and visitors are mentioned across Seguinland, Bath, Georgetown, and nearby towns with summer arrivals, departures, school openings, and local travel affected by fog. The City of Rockland faced a delayed Boston trip as steamers ran late. tickets sold briskly for the early morning train.
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Doris MacMahan
Kenneth MacMahan
Summner Mains
Basil MacMahan
Wlot. Rue
Egan's Cove
Clarence Macelalan
Pembroke
A. E. Holland
Arthur Marr
Medford
Florence Eliott
Auburn
Seguinland
Georgetown
Sarah Stevens
Lester Lewis
Bath
Flattie Rowe
Malden Island
Boothbay
Lulu Rowe
Martha Mains
Elbridge
Mains
Marion Stevens
Oak Grove Seminary
Vassalboro
J. G. Stevens
J. Z. Lewis
Electa
Edward Norton
Jamaica Plains
Zephalinda Fickett
Portland
Robert Hodgdon
Malden
Natilie Hodgdon
Lena Lewis
Clarence MacMahan
Wood
Elisha Field
Five Island Grammar School
Alfred Rowe
Evelyn
J. KB. Blaisdell
Iva Cromwell
Hall Cottage
William Gage
Helen
W. E. Rowe
Nellie. Bourget
Kola Wita
Carl Larrabee
Joe Lambert
T. D. Reid
Mere
Virginia Carter
Grace Farr
C. W. Nocton
George Yeo
Elizabeth Carey
Sunny
Madge O'Brien
Mary O'Connors
Charles Snowman
Rockland
Boston
New York Philadelphia Train Carries Extra Sleepers
A New York to Philadelphia train on Thursday night carried several extra Pullman sleepers, all well filled. It is expected to be full again on Saturday morning as passengers head to Maine for their farewell visit of the season.
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New York
Philadelphia
Maine
Hymn Solo Glows At Wesley Church In Belfast Event
Mrs Ray mond Colburn sang Does Christ stand within the shadow at Wesley church. The hymn, words by Mrs C B Ripley, was praised as unusually fine and may appear in popular hymn books. The First Maine Cavalry reunites Sept 13 in Belfast with G A R hall as headquarters and Ladies Circle providing dinner. A O Stoddard presides, M B B Cook secretary.
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Wesley Church
Raymond Colburn
C. BE. Ripley
Christ
First Maine Cavalry
Belfast
G. A.R. Hall
Ladies’ Circle
A. O. Stoddard
M. B B. Cook
Quarantine Rules Relaxed for Some Atlantic Arrivals
Quarantine restrictions on ships arriving from Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island are waived for inspection unless illness is aboard. The policy applies to ports in those countries, easing checkpoints for travelers and goods when ships show no sickness.
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Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island
Bath man reports ten automobile crashes on Labor Day trip
A Bath man who traveled from Boston to Bath on Labor Day says he witnessed ten automobile smashups during the trip.
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Bath
Boston
Bath Labor Day
Georgetown Social Roundup Includes Tea and Local News
Mrs Ida Hooker hosted a Friday tea at her cottage with guests including Mrs Veiree Mrs Rohde and several Todd and Thompson families. Residents traveled to Bath and Rostindale for visits while schools reopened with teachers at Five Islands Center and Woods. A birthday party at RoWnhad featured Miss Naomi and Elbridge Powers with out of town guests from Boston Brooklyn and Rhode Island.
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Ida Hooker
Fer Cottage
Veiree
Rohde
TB. OD Woodside
W. A. Todd
Arthur Rowe
Mary Thompson
Howard Fletcher
Elizabeth Thompson
Roscoe Todd
Melvin Cunningham
Carroll Powers
Ralph Reynolds
Ruth
Bath
Edward Wren
Rostindale
Everett Trafton
Vina Kingsbury
Five Islands
Lester Powers
Charlotta Young
Nancy Oliver
Edith Treat
Naomi
Elbridge Powers
RoWnhad
Mary Hunter
Pennsylvania
J. B. Morse
Anna Senter
Boston
J. Bergreen
Ethel
Christel
Brooklyn
N.Y
Wilda Thathman
Rhode Island
Gilbert Standish
George Nagle
New York
Edigh Treaty
Lillian Berry
Popham
Harold Hunt
Arthur Delano
Jennie Todd
Arthur Todd
Son Stetson
Boothbay
W.T. Boyd
Everett Higgins
Joseph Bearse
Fairfield
Martha McFadden
Proctor Hagan
Fred Thomas
Augustus Todd
Harriet Deering
Henry Albers
Andover
Mass
West Georgetown
F. A. Winchester
Son Earle
Jamaican Plains
John Williams
George Williams
Waterville
Ernest Curtis
Wendell Todd
Salem
Frank Algertson
Popham Beach
Frank Moore
Walter Oliver
Lester Oliver
Leon Oliver
Newburyport
Charles Oliver
Frank Morrill
Josephine Harrison
Francis
Sallie
Irvington
N. J
Evan Haynes
Portland
Ernest Morris
Kennebec Point
Frederick T. Rouse
Worcester
Hollis Webster
Lexington
Notable leaders head to Columbia theatre for remarks
Citizens will hear Senator Edge Governor Daxter and Congressman Wallace H White speak at the Columbia theatre Thursday night. The event promises policy insights and updates from state and national figures.
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Ning
Bath
Senator Edge
Governor Daxter
Wallace H. White
Columbia Theatre
Atlantic Highway linked Maine to Southern California travel
Maine centers on Portland with the Atlantic Highway extending to New York Philadelphia and Washington. Direct routes connect with the Lincoln Highway National Old Trails Bankhead, linking Maine motorists to Southern California. Winter driving poses challenges but Bankhead is year round. Prepare with Touring Bureau maps for efficient cross country travel.
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Portland
Maine
Pine Tree State
New York City
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
America
Qive
Loresto
California
Washington
New Mexico
Arizona
Chicago
Indianapolis
Nashville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kansas City
Dallas
Texas
Omaha
Nebraska
Automobile Club of Southern California
Los Angeles
Californian
United States
Jacksonville
Florida
San Diego
Dr James R Day visits town in busy sermon tour
The visiting preacher Dr James R Day spoke to a gathered congregation recounting his long ministry. He listed past pastorates in Biddeford Nashua Boston and Syracuse University where he served as chancellor for 28 years and seven months. He noted degrees from Wesleyan and Dickinson and a 1904 election as Bishop which he declined. He is the author of several works including The Raid on Prosperity.
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W. S. Benson
United States Navy
Naval Academy
Naval Operations
Wilson
Shipping Board
Admiral Benson
Harding
A. D. Lasker
Nashua
N. H
Boston
St. Paul's
New York City
Calvary Church
Syracuse University
Yale University
Dr. Day
Hamlin Birth Anniversary Noted in Bangor Memory
Sunday marks the 113th birthday of Hannibal Hamlin of Bangor born in Paris Missouri. He later lived in Hampden and Bangor practicing law and died July 4 1891 in Bangor after holding roles as United States senator minister to Spain and Boston port collector.
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Hannibal Hamlin
Bangor
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Hamlin
Paris
Hampden
Fifth Street
United States
Spain
Boston
Dorchester Man Falls 35 Feet From Tree Escapes Injury
Stanley Adams of Dorchester Massachusetts fell 35 feet from a tree behind his cottage in Westport. The incident caused a commotion but he was found to have escaped injury, turning fear into surprise.
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Stanley Adams
Dorchester
Mass
Westport
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