Grahame-White Sets $10,000 Record at Boston Light Meet
Grahame-White circled Boston Light to set a new record of 34 minutes 1 15 seconds for the $10,000 prize course. Ralph Johnstone of Wright machines broke American records for duration and distance and a new world record for accuracy. The event featured Brookins and Willard bombing targets aboard battleships as crowds cheered the final minutes of a dramatic air meet.
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Grahame-White
Boston
Ralph Johnstone
Grahame White
Brookins
Charles Willard
Democrats sweep Maine in decisive election victory
A strong Democratic surge in Maine results in Freerick W. Plaisted winning the governorship as Democrats claim 20 of 29 state seats. Republicans suffer a stunning defeat with several districts carried by Democrats including two congressional seats and possible another victory.
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Portland
Maine
Frederick W. Plaisted
Augusta
Twenty In Peril As Store Is Blown Up
Malden Sept 12 Twenty tenants fled for their lives after a massive explosion wrecked the drug store of Sn J. Mian at 3 Faulkner Street. A fire followed causing about 2500 in damage as smoke poured from windows and flames climbed the three story building, forcing occupants to escape.
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Malden
Sn. J. Mian
Faulkner Street
Explosion at Store Injures Fireman and Nears Fire
Allian, at the store front, escaped as a blast ripped through the rear partition. Explosives and acids toppled from shelves while flames sprayed danger to firefighters. Michael S. Murphy of Hose 1 was struck by a flying coupling, suffering a deep cut and unconsciousness before Dr. C D McCarthy treated him. Origin of the blast remains unclear with theories of sun-induced acid explosions versus spontaneous ignition.
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Allian
Michael S. Murphy
C. D. McCarthy
Weather Outlook for Tuesday With Cool, Variable Winds
Forecast calls for fair skies with occasional clouds and moderating winds. Temperatures range from 60 to 70 degrees with morning breezes 8 to 10 mph rising to 18 to 20 mph, then easing to 10 to 12 mph by evening. Flying conditions improve after 4:30 pm though winds stay higher than yesterday.
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Sept
England
Vermont
New England
Middle Atlantic
European
Grand Banks
Ednes
Daily Fire Record entry noting multiple losses
At 10 14 a m a fire loss at Albany Street Box 54 7 for Charles Abdald valued at 825. At 12 55 p m a second loss at Cheever court Box 21 5 for Abraham Martin valued at 15.
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Albany Street
Charles Abdald
Cheever Court
Abraham Martin
Taft May Dine With Lorimer
United States Senator William Lorimer is to be the guest of honor at a major Chicago dinner. The event aims to rebuke Colonel Roosevelt for declining to share a table with Lorimer, with plans to invite President Taft to sit at the head.
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Chicago
United States
William Lorimer
Roosevelt
Lorimer
Taft
Maine Handwriting on Wall Before Landslide Table
A partial chart traces Republican vote declines since Llewellyn Powers era. It notes 1880 fusion Democrat Plaisted ahead by 169 votes, 73,713 total, and 188? era events with General Plaisted, Harris Merrill, and Davis figures, reflecting shifts in Maine politics and gubernatorial results.
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Llewellyn Powers
Powers Ibors
Powers
Hill
Bn - Hill
Democrats
Maine
Major Plaisted
Plaisted
Harris Merrill
Greenbackers
Daniel F. Davis
Tle
Aisted
Plaisted's Plurality in the 20 Maine Cities
Portland Me September 12 The vote of the 20 Maine cities for governor is listed with comparisons to 1998 and 1905. The article presents tabulated results showing how each city voted for the governor, highlighting Plaisted's plurality across the cities and trends over the years.
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Plaisted
Maine
Portland
Boston Clings to Second as American League Race Tightens
Boston regains second place in the American league standings while Detroit rises to third and New York slips to fourth. Last league game of the season also noted with national and golf events on the card.
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New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Abbe
Syracuse
McFarland
Baldwin
Wood
Vale
Ostom Nationals
Lowell
Investigating Case of Four Chinamen Detained in Freight Car
Springfield reports four Chinese men arrested for immigration evasion were not brought to court. Inspector Sullivan of Boston arrived to continue the investigation.
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Springfield
Inspector Sullivan
Boston
Plaisted’s Win in Maine Cited as Local Factors Drive Victory
Governor Plaisted credits Maine electors, citing Sturgis law and resubmission issues as shaping the vote. Taft offered no comment on results, noting limited information from the summer White House. Draper also refused to comment on the election outcome.
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Taft
Plaisted
Maine
Sturgis
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