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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
4
The jury verdict signals a sweeping Republican victory in Maine with gains across the legislature governor and U S Senators. Bath and Sagadahoc favor Republicans though Bath misses two seats. The article notes broader national implications and critiques Democratic policies while urging adherence to state driving laws.
The Marine News argues that a shipping bill, framed as protection for American foreign and coastwise sailing, was drastically amended to undermine U S coastwise and Great Lakes shipping. It cites warnings dating to April 1912 and asserts Democrats enacted the crippling measures despite industry protests, warning readers of a looming crisis in shipbuilding and shipping interests.
Reach was settled and on one occasion white men from the Kenne bec broke up the assemblage before any of the young braves had discovered red ears. Charles W Morse opposes the Republican party and admires Wilson's Shipping Bill. The Bath boy is now a ship purchaser and the Democratic bill lets him buy ships cheaper from foreign shipbuilders. Morse may not consider the Bill's demoralizing effect on Bath yards. A new Nevada gold mine is discovered in Northern Nevada, recalling Nevada silver and William J Bryan. Where is Bryan now and why has his name faded from papers. Fame is fleeting and Americans are forgetful.
Brunswick reports pickpockets who tried in Portland are bound for Bath for the Hughes rally. Police warn Opera House throng to guard pockets as many hearers doubt the warning but several victims confirm danger. Shipbuilding sustains Bath with Torrey bushings producing 18,846 Kennebec engines over eleven years.
With flax prices rising, twine makers turn to paper twine as a cheaper alternative. Georgia aims to reduce mosquitoes by planting hyacinths in streams, arguing bulbs would cost Georgians more in wartime.
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Liquor publishers charge motion pictures harm liquor sales and moral standing. They cite lower saloon patronage near theaters, increased theater attendance, and police reports from major cities as evidence. Industry groups urge harsher taxes and censorship to suppress film portrayals of drinking.
An old advertisement warns that catarrh can lead to consumption and cannot be cured by local treatment alone. It claims catarrh weakens lungs and Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, urging readers to ask their druggist for the remedy.
The Exhibitors' Herald notes saloonkeepers oppose new theatres near bars. A Cleveland report by R O Bartholomew cites liquor interests pressing controls, tax hikes, and censorship to curb film venues showing liquor.
The five masted schooner Fannie Palmer departed Boston Friday bound for Hampton Roads to receive orders to coal for New England with plans to head to South America despite owners being blacklisted. The four mast Clara A Donnell also left Boston for Norfolk to load 1000 tons of coke for Barcelona and collect $23 per ton charter. In Augusta, the Panther Creek and Pocopson barges discharged and loaded coal at Stone Cooper and Purinton wharfs while the three masted Charles G Trickey loaded lumber for Bridgeport.
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