Maine Republicans win with eight thousand vote edge
Maine voters backed Republican Bert M. Fernald for governor over Obadiah Gardner by an estimated eight thousand. Republicans also gained four new congressmen in a tight statewide race amid heavy turnout near 140000. Democrats increased overall party vote while Republicans lost ground in some counties. Contests were fierce in Cumberland and Knox counties, with Portland area sees Democrats toppled in several races. Waterville swung Democratic in part due to liquor resubmission issue.
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Portland
Maine
Bert M. Fernald
Poland
Obadiah Gardner
Rockland
Cumberland County
Amos L. Allen
Alfred
John P. Swasey
Canton
Edwin C. Burleigh
Augusta
Brock E. Guernsey
Dover
Guernsey
Swasey
Knox County
United States
Hale
Republian
Waterville
William T. Haines
Fernald
Haines
50 000 in the Canal Zone Census Totals Released
Washington reports the canal zone population at 50 000 with 24 993 employed by the Isthmian Canal Commission or Panama Railroad Company. Whites number 14 936 including 6 805 from the United States. 24 785 are Negro and 582 Chinese. US whites include 5 212 men and 1 650 women. families include 2 030 married men and 1 104 married women, 2 714 single men and 172 single women, plus 451 children. Seventy three colored persons from the United States are recorded, 57 males and 16 females. The census cost $29 26.36.
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United States
Washington, D
Washington
Panama
Canal Zone
Isthmian Canal Commission
Boy of Fourteen Kills Himself in Lancaster Hotel
William a fourteen year old boy from Leander Sheelz hotel, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, died by his own hand shooting himself after his parents urged him to attend school. The tragedy underscores family pressure and youth distress in the community.
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William
Leander Sheelz
Lancaster
Albany Player Van Zant Commits Suicide at Nashua Home
Charles I. Van Zant, 33, a baseball player for the Albany team in the New York State League, died by self-inflicted gunshot at his Nashua New Hampshire residence. Police report no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snjcure
Charles I. van Zant
Albany
Nashua
Fraud Probe Ordered in Charsey Oil Fraud in Cuba
Governor Macoon of Havana calls for an investigation into charsey oil fraud tied to army shipments entering Cuba. Officials indicate 21 plies involved in the scheme.
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Cuba
Macoon
Havana
Army 21
Women in the Day's News. Dentists and royal kisses
The article notes a North Carolina dentist Mrs. D. Z. McGuire of Asheville receiving licensure amid a piece on a frat woman dentist. It mentions the death of Miss Marie Rancke found drowned near Detroit and comments on the Queen of the Hellenes giving ceremonial kisses to ladies and others she does not know kissed on the forehead.
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North Carolina
D. Z. McGuire
Asheville
Font
Marie Rancke
Metroit
Mich
Hughes On First Ballot At Republican State Nominating
The Republican State Convention at Saratoga nominated Charles E. Hughes for governor and Horace White for lieutenant governor with the ticket including Koenig for secretary of state Dunn for treasurer Gaus for comptroller and O Malley for attorney general Haight for associate judge. Hughes led on the first ballot with 827 votes as Wadsworth 151 and Stewart 31, and the motion to declare the ticket unanimous followed. The platform endorsed Hughes policies and Horace White withdrew to run for second place leaving the convention to approve the rest of the slate without opposition.
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Saratoga
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Horace White
Onondaga
Samuel S. Koenig
Thomas F. Dutin
Monroe
Charles H. Gaus
Albany
Howard R. O'Malley
Erie
Frank M Williams
Madison
Court of Appeals
Allert Haight
Charles B. Hughes
James W. Wadsworth
John K. Stewart
Wiliam Barnes, Jr
Albany County
Ellin Root
Committee On Credentials
Assembly
Manhattan
Committee On Permanent Organization
Root
Job B. Hedges
Committee On Resolutions
Hedges
Senaor Horace White
Syracuse
Hughes
Lewis Count
Kings
Warren
Hamilton
Gleason
Livingston
Frank K. Cook
Genessee
Wadsworth
Senator Page
J. L. Moore
Fort Plain
Amsterdam
Aresaman
Charles EB. Nichols
Schoharie County
Tote
Hushes
Sneaker Wadsworth
Stewart
Barnes
Parsons
Rensselaer
Samuel Carlson
Jamestown
Gaus
Al-bany
Queens County
H. Homer Moore
Thomas B. Dunn
Rochester
Alpert Haight
Erle
William Berri
Chanler for Governor in Democratic State Ticket Nominated
The Democratic State ticket for governor Chanler and Dix was proclaimed by acclamation at the Rochester convention. John Whalen, Farley, and Palter were named for secretary of state treasurer and attorney general, with Parker presiding as chairman. The convention adopted a platform opposing Roosevelt and endorsing eight hour police shifts in NYC. Senator McCarren pressed Farley’s nomination but Farley carried, and the session closed as the shortest Democratic convention on record.
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Rochester
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanter
Dutchess
John A. Dix
Washington County
John S. Whalen
Martin BR. Glynn
Albi
Tullos Hauser
Nas
George M. Palter
Schoharie
Anpeats
Albert Haight
Buffalo
Philip PF. Farley
Kings
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
Sague
Poughkeepsie
Washington
John A. Whalen
Monroe
Philly F. Farley
Kings County
McCaren
Farley
Smyth
Murphy
McCarren
Roosevelt
Hughes
New York City
Alton B. Parker
Brooklyn
Thomas W. Gare
Oklahoma
Cowpers
Chanler
Dutchess County
Poughkeapsie
Latest News From The Nation In Parted Dispatches
Secretary Root a Grandfather in Boston as Mrs Grant, daughter of Root, bears a child to Lieutenant Grant of the U S Army. Cripple Creek reports a girl shooting noise makers. Annie Coplen wounded two men, and Robert Young injured while crime news spreads. A gas explosion wrecks Brantford buildings. one infant dies, and Mrs Horning is fatally hurt. Congress plans a paper mill tour in Appleton Wisconsin. Jack Chesbro saves a house in Whitinsville fire. Indianapolis notes a governor’s payment for a graduation address. A Pittsburgh bank signals liquidation. Boston elects a new head of Typothetae. Washington reports A F of L finances. Oklahoma OKs bank guaranty. Nelson gains 7500 in Gane Nelson bout. San Francisco gate receipts fall short of hopes.
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Brantford
Ont
William Horning
Disciples of St Peter and Paul Give Up Brooklyn Mission
A Baltimore Missouri group called Disciples of St Peter and St Paul abandon efforts to Christianize Brooklyn across the river. After arousing locals by denouncing other Christian denominations as evil, masked villagers burned their tent just past midnight, leaving embers and a deserted site an hour later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Disciples of St. Peter and St
Attempted assassination of New Jersey Governor Fort foiled
Philadelphia postal inspectors intercepted a package addressed to Governor Fort containing powder bullets and matches arranged to explode on opening. The device, described as an infernal machine, was stopped before reaching him, amid heightened mail scrutiny following his crackdown on Atlantic City law violations.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Atlantic City
Mothers threaten teachers at North Collinwood school reopening
In Cleveland police guard the North Collinwood school as mothers of victims threaten violence to the teachers and janitor. Students and staff, including principal Miss Anna Moran, return after the March 4 fire that killed 174. Parents remove or keep children home amid anger at the school board despite court injunctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
North Collinwood
Clark Hohodl
John Hirtes
Anna Moran
North Collinwood School
Eatealg
Jap Finances Unrestored and Other World News
Marquis Kamura outlined a right economic plan for Japan stating government finances remain unrestored. Bjornson celebrated his golden wedding at Aulestad with guests from Norway. The Ceylon schooner burned off St Catherine’s Point. crew rescued and later towed to Ventnor. A balloon with British aviators was picked up by a steamer in the North Sea. A European naval law conference focusing on maritime warfare has been postponed to December 1. Countess Vanderbilt and mother arrive in Vienna for health consultation. Mont Blanc tunnel engineers meet to plan work to start soon. Chile ends immigrant labor programs due to poor success.
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Southampton
Eng
Ceylon
Shooter's Island
St. Catherine's Point
R. V. Webster
Colombo
Ventnor
Isle of Wight
Aeronauta
Rotterdam
Germany
North Sea
Tehnett
Short
Batterson
London
Pea
Europe
Szechenyi
Vienna
Szechpyi
Ber
Corneling Vanderbilt
New York
Japanese Spy Ring Led by Englishwoman Target Charlestown Yard
Double guards were posted at Charlestown Navy Yard after reports of Japanese spies visiting. Visitors faced strict scrutiny as authorities investigated a daring effort to learn about the new Davis torpedo and its recent trials that alarmed naval circles.
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Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Two Grothers Killed and Robbed on Public Highway
The sons of John Bins, a wealthy farmer, Cuthbert Gay Henry and Turner Bins, were found dead on the public highway. They had been shot while returning home with several hundred dollars and some cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grothers
Cuthbert
Gay Henry
Turner Bins
John Bins
Secret Alliance Discussed in Pekin Meeting
In Pekin the Aepsror and Dowager Empress of China conferred privately with Mr. Yuan Shih Kai about a Chinese alliance. The session aimed to shape policy and assess foreign ties amid regional tensions and court intrigue.
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Pekin
Ching
Aepsror
Dowager Empress of China
Yuan Shih Kai i
Woman Shoots Self Over Ill Health in New Jersey
Mrs. James W. Johnson of Trenton N J committed suicide by shooting herself with a revolver purchased by pawning household goods. Her death is linked to ill health. She was sister in law of former Mayor D J Bechtel.
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James W. Johnson
Trenton
N. J
Johnson
D. J. Bechtel
Kermit's Hunting Comrade Heads for Standing Rock Trip
Captain Spt Bullock and Kermit Roosevelt plan a three week expedition to the Standing Rock and Cheyenne reserves. They will meet on the Huron frontier to hunt and scout activities among the Lakota and allied communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit
Spt
Bullock
Explosion blasts into Atlantm mast injures worker and blows man apart
A dynamite explosion in the Atlantic Dynamite Company mast at Ashland, Wisconsin, blew D. R. Weber, an employee, to pieces while severely injuring the vaneraal superintendent, S. T. Ber, in a deadly accident reported from the plant site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantm: Dynamite Company
St Ashtard
Wis
D. R. Weber
Vanera
5. T. 3Er
Gypsy Boy Dies After Rattlesnake Fight Near Braddock Grave
Uniontown report tells how Harry Walkice, a nine year old gypsy boy, battled a six foot rattlesnake on the mountain near General Braddock's grave. He killed the snake after a fierce struggle and returned to camp, but he had been bitten several times and died hours later in agony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Harry Walkice
Braddock
Craftsman Village Plan and Diplomatic Revelations
Gustav Stickley declared plans to found a craftsman village in New Jersey. Roger Foster, returning from Russia, described the country as in anarchy. The Netherlands requested France to expel actions against Venezuela. M de Reus, Dutch minister to Venezuela, said a letter caused his expulsion was published without consent. He warned a blockade of the Venezuelan coast would be easy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Stickley
New Jersey
Roger Foster
Russia
Netherlands
France
Venezuela
M. de Reus
Arkansas Election News Reflects Democratic Lead
From Little Rock, Bruce Houlton notes Donaghey's likely governor plurality above 60,000. Judge Worthington gains full Republican vote with Prohibitionist spillovers. Prohibition not the issue. Donaghey supports submitting the question to voters next legislature. Licenses prevail in Little Rock, Atgente, and Pulaski County by a strong margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Bruce Houlton
Democratic State Committee
George W. Donaghey
John Worthington
Worthington
Donaghey
Atgente
Pulaski County
Three Killed In Mississippi Train Wreck Near Clarksdale
Memphis dispatch reports the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley passenger train No 134 jumped the Durtham track near Clarksdale causing a car and coach to derail and plunge down an embankment. Killed were Mrs Virgie Graham of Glendora and two other women. about thirty injured.
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Memphis
Tenn
Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley Railroad
Clarksdale
Miss
Virgie Graham
A. M. Graham
Glendora
Fifeen
Durtham
New York City Public Schools Open With 625000 Pupils
Attendance at city schools rose as public schools in New York opened for the term with about 625,000 pupils enrolled. The report notes robust early participation and plans for ongoing student access across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Cranberry Harvest Begins in South Jersey Bogs
Harvest of the cranberry crop in South Jersey has started as hundreds of workers arrive at bog barracks. The scene is busy with glokers and crews preparing for the harvest while the season gets underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Jersey
Stort
Notable Figures Return and Appointments Across Nations
J P Morgan returns from Europe, Colonel Nevins of Red Bank NJ elected Commander in Chief of the G A R, Sir Vincent Corbett arrives as British minister to Venezuela at Port of Spain, Emanuel Mandel a Chicago merchant hired by a fall from a train in Basle, Switzerland, Jake A Hall president of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance dies suddenly in London.
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J. P. Morgan
Europe
Colonel Nevins
Red Bank
N. J
Vincent Corbett
Venezuela
Port of Spain
Emanuel Mandel
Chicago
Basle
Switzerland
Jake A. Hall
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
London
Fashion Notes on Coats Skirts Hats and Lingerie Embroidery
New York City fashion feature highlights a voluminous coat with integrated sleeves and bodice style, dainty lingerie embroidery used on hats and frocks, and becomin straw hats including rough straw sailors. It mentions parasols, bolero ensembles, and seven gored skirts, noting trends in morning wear and the continuing wings on hats.
Elegant Tailored Gowns With Panama Cloth and Embroidered Girdles
A fashion note describes gowns using light brown serge trimmed with foulard and taffeta bands, with roll over cuffs and a stylish collar. It covers coat finishes, underarm gores for graceful sleeve shaping, and the use of sashes as girdles. It details material quantities for sizes, pleated skirts in seven gores, and two styling options. Hand embroidered linen girdles close invisibly for a smooth, youthful silhouette.
Lorgnette Chains Display Rich Ornamentation
The article describes new lorgnette chains noted for their beauty in Poencl gilt with stone groups of coral, jet, topaz and lapis lazuli, and for gilt and gum metal chains decorated with rhinestones that resemble dewdrops, offered at similar prices.
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Taft
Bregan
Fifth Regiment
William J. Brean
Wallsworth
Democrats
Mass
U- 3
Grant
United States Engineering Corps
Brookline
Cripple Creek
Col
Annie Coplen
Gillette
Robert R. Young
Wilbur Rand
Mise Coplen
Appleton, Wis
James R. Mann
Chesbro
Whitinsville
Jack Chesbro
New York Americans
William H. Carr
Church and
Prospect Streets
Hanty
Indianapolis
Ind
Talianapolis
Hanly
Manual Training High School
Big Bank
Pittsboro
E. A. Kitzmiller
Cosmopolitan National Bank
Typothetae
United Hypothetas of America
B. Lawrence Fella
Treasury
Washington, D. C
Executive Council of the
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Morrison
Oklahoma City
Okla
State Supreme Court
Nelson
San Francisco
Gans
Burns Church
Peter and Paul
Philadelphia
Collinwood
CABLE
Tokio
Japan
Marquis Kamura
Bankers’ Club
Christiania
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Aulestad
Lilliehammer
Norwily
Mont Blanc
Courmayeur
Chile
Santiago
Arkansas
Mississippi
Katsura
War Department
Tan
Meen
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