Maine Governor Cobb Re-elected Narrowly Amid Liquor Issue
In Maine Governor William T. Cobb Republican wins re election by a small plurality amid a tight race focused on preserving the state liquor law. Congressman Charles E Littlefield Republican defeats Gompers backed opposition. Littlefield’s margin about 1000 with Taft Lodge Beveridge Cannon aid noted. Others reelected or leading in their districts.
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Commercial Tribune
Portland
William T. Cobb
Rockland
Maine
Cyrus W. Davis
Waterville
Charles E. Littlefield
Littlefield
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Congressional Committee
Taft
Lodge
Beveridge
Cannon
Federation of Labor
Edwin C. Burleigh
Augusta
Congressman Powers
Houston
Cobb
Allen
Burleigh
Powers
Sturgis
President Palma Declares Martial Law in Cuba Provinces
Havana reports President Palma issued a decree suspending constitutional guarantees in Pinar del Rio Havana and Santa Clara and activated public order measures akin to martial law. Liberal leaders including Alfredo Zayas disappeared and arrests spread among congressmen as veterans denounce the move.
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Santa Clara
Alfredo Zayas
Liberal Party
Florencio Villuendas
Enrique , Villuendas
Cienfugos
Borger
Varona
Bombardment Violence in Warsaw Suburbs Kills and Wounds Hundreds
Reports from Warsaw describe artillery use in Siedlce and destruction in Pienkna and Aleina streets. Rioting and firing from windows by revolutionists leads to soldier volleys, with 209 Jews killed and 3,000 wounded. Loot includes jewelry and clothing. police and civilians suffer additional casualties from bombs and stray shots.
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Siedlce
Pienkna
Aleina
Libau
Rudgusowska
Zhardow
Massacre in Siedlce Poland Triggers Military Firepower
In Siedlce Jewish residents faced a planned massacre with Christian warnings to display ikons. Libau Regiment terrorized the city, killing about 200 Jews and wounding 1,000 amid looting and arson. Governor Skal lon requested artillery. four batteries hit Pienkna Warsaw and Aliena streets as soldiers sold loot and streets emptied.
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Pienkna
Warsaw
Aliena
Will of Herman Oelrichs Quietly Allocates Estate
The will filed for probate on September 10 names Herman Oelrichs's brother Charles May Oelrichs and sister Mrs. Lucy Jay as primary heirs while his wife receives nothing. Young Herman Oelrichs Jr. gets only personal effects. Mary Livingston receives 30000. a 300000 bequest goes to Charles May and 100000 to Mrs. Jay.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Herman Oelrichs
Charles May Oelrichs
Lucy Jay
Herman Oelrichs, Jr
Mary Singleton Livingston
Oelrichs
Charles May Oecelrichs
Mrs. Jay
Men Captured Who Swindled Avondale Widow
New York report says Ralph Crawford and Cincinnati detectives arrested Frank Kiss and Samuel Rosenfield in a Central Cafe raid. The Hungarians allegedly swindled Mrs. Emily L. Heine of Avondale out of 517,790 by misrepresenting rugs and paintings and arranging bogus sales and notes.
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New York
Ralph Crawford
Cincinnati
Central Office
Central Cafe
Second Avenue
Fifth Street
Frank Kiss
Samuel Rosenfield
Europe
Ohio
Emily L. Heine
Avondale
Rosenfield
London
Kiss
Heine
Gilbert Avenue Viaduct Measure Passes Council
After a thirty five year dispute the council chose the Gilbert avenue viaduct plan over the Union Grain and Hay Company alternative. The decision condemned the Union Grain elevator at Eighth and Eggleston, triggering heated exchanges and a near clash between officials. Council debates postponed funds, with Byrth urging immediate action and Kellogg pressing for available financing.
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Breen
Kellogg
Byrth
Barth
Eilers
Council Grants Water Bonds for Cincinnati Water Works
A Cincinnati council special committee recommended issuing bonds of 122000 to cover Water Works debts and repairs, with funding by taxation. The report, praising prudent funding by water department taxpayers, was adopted amid debate on administration competence and bond purpose.
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United States
GinginNation Figures Spark Row as Daugherty and Burton Threaten Action
A fractious scene unfolds as GinginNation supporters mob the rally with a celebrated figure leading a march. Daugherty and Burton vow to push resolutions that could stir party tensions, while taunts and threats echo through the crowd.
Senator Dick Forecasts 600 Delegates and Committee Control
Senator Dick says numbers will rise to over 600 delegates and he will lead a strong margin in the new State Committee. He asserts the convention will reflect their strength and claims at least fifteen votes on the committee as the situation improves.
Senator Foraker Comments on Convention Prospects
Senator Foraker says he has not yet talked with anyone about the situation and will refrain from detailed remarks. He believes the circumstances are satisfactory and anticipates a strong convention, a solid platform, a good ticket, and a decisive Republican victory over the Democrats in November.
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Foraker
Democratic Party
Foraker and Dick Crowd Delights at Ohio GOP Convention
Staff report from Dayton details Senators Foraker and Dick entering the Algonquin Hotel to a roaring, handshaking reception. Delegates surged through corridors forbidding passage, with fans lifting and crowding around the pair as they reached the hotel stairs and spent two hours greeting supporters.
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Dayton
Algonquin Hotel
Senator Foraker
Ohio
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