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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1912
Page
3
Returns show 68 Republican and 64 Democratic seats in the Maine House and 13 Republican 7 Democratic seats in the Senate out of totals. The result signals a narrow Republican majority but likely defeats Democrat Obadiah Gardner for U S Senate, with Edwin C. Burleigh favored.
A historical tabulation shows Maine governor and presidential vote totals from 1884 to 1908, highlighting Republican plurality declines and a Democratic victory in 1910. The data lists candidate names, parties, and state vote counts, illustrating shifting political support over time.
Maine voters faced a tight contest for governor and legislature as Republicans led by William T. Haines gained in the four districts while Democrats backed Frederick W. Plaisted. The Progressive wing controlled party machinery with Roosevelt’s approval, boosting Republican turnout and aiding McGillicuddy’s re election in the second district.
Gov Elect Haines declares real satisfaction with election result and vows to ensure laws are properly enforced by officers. In Waterville Maine on September 9 the Haines Club led by Warren C. Philbrook and William J. Lanigan accompanied by the local band marched to Haines residence around 4:30 PM.
Congressman Murray said Maine's election is not nationally significant. He noted a close Republican alliance in Maine and argued the electoral vote battle will be between Wilson and Roosevelt, with prospects favoring Governor Wilson despite Maine results.
Waterville Maine September 9 Chairman Warren C Philbrook of the Republican State committee reported a "comfortable margin" with a governor three congressmen and a majority of both houses won. He cited Penobscot county's large majority for Guernsey and predicted Goodwin and Hinds election and Burleigh to the Senate, giving Republicans full state control for two years.
Lew Dockstader famed minstrel and showman was arrested in Manchester on a Nashua warrant charging slander and $5000 damages. The alleged slander concerned remarks about Nashua policeman Napoleon Dichard at a Nashua performance last Thursday night.
Five families escaped a blaze at 290 Dudley Street Roxbury when smoke and flames issued from Charles Frink’s second floor apartments. Fire damaged two rooms and scorched the floor above, with losses pegged at 400 dollars.
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a 25 cent product that removes dandruff and breakage within ten minutes of use. It claims the scalp stops itching and hair grows anew, offering a glossy, luxurious look and urging readers to try it tonight from any drug store.
The article details multiple witnesses who saw Mrs Szabo fall overboard from a boat near Gibson, with others recalling incidents around the Szabo-Gibson affair. Observers, including a hotel proprietor, recount Gibson’s reaction, while authorities with affidavits withhold witness names and specifics of the fall. Franz Menschik will provide additional evidence from Trieste to supplement the record.
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