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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
7
Alvin T. Hart, manager of the Western Republican Campaign Headquarters, says the Maine vote shows about 85 percent of Progressives supported the Republican ticket. He calls the Maine result greatly gratifying to the party, predicting a Republican House and a Senate freed from Democratic control.
Secretary Daniels called the Maine vote a Democratic victory and noted Progressives sided with Democrats when national issues were set aside. He estimated the Republican majority at about 15 000 instead of 50 000, labeling the result a Democratic win.
The department of agriculture reports an August 9.3 percent rise in prices paid to producers for main crops, with a 21.9 percent higher index than a year ago and 18.6 percent above the eight year average. Meat animals show small monthly gains while overall farm income faces shifts amid rising costs. Public notices include a lawsuit involving Philip F. Chapman over a collision in Cape Elizabeth and shipper earnings for the Eastern Steamship Corporation.
Woolwich resident Bradford Farnham dies after two years of ill health at 86. He served as postmaster, station agent, treasurer and town clerk, with Republican and Baptist ties, survived by wife and daughter Laura Farnham. Probate and administrator notices cover multiple estates, hearings, and required publishing in Bath Independent. The notices name heirs, executors, dates and required actions for settlements.
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