Maine Election Report Shows Republican Victory and Prohibition Question
Four hours after polls closed in Maine the Republicans claimed victory with Berty M. Fernald elected governor over Obadiah Gardiner. The GOP also held the resubmission of the liquor question amid heavy turnout and strong Democratic gains statewide. Four Maine congressmen were elected as Republicans carried Cumberland County and Augusta. Taft viewed Maine results as local, while Bryan hailed Democratic gains signaling broader national momentum.
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Portland
Maine
Berty M. Fernald
Poland
Obadiah Gardier
Rockland
Cumberland County
Amos L. Allen
Alfred
Toho P. Swasey
Canton
Edwin C. Burleigh
Augusta
Frank E. Guernsey
Dover
Messrs. Guerney and Swasey
Agress
Atervipose Homan
William T. Halne
Fernald
Haines
Cory Packer
Census in the Canal Zone Totals 60 000 Population
Washington reports canal zone census totals showing 60 000 residents with 24 963 employed by Isthmian Canal Commission or Panama Railroad Company. Whites number 14 635 and 34 785 are negroes with 683 Chinese. U S whites include 6 863 people and 5213 males 1650 females, plus 2030 married men and 1048 married women. Total census cost given as 3936.36 dollars.
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United States
Washington
D. C
Panama
Canal Zone
Isthmian Canal Commission
Fourteen Year Old Takes Own Life Over School Duty
The fourteen year old son of Leander Sheetz, a Jaicaster hotelkeeper, killed himself by shooting after being compelled to attend school. The incident highlights family pressure and youth distress in Jaicaster Pennsylvania.
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Himecl
Lim
Leander Sheetz
Jaicaster
Albany baseball player Van Zant dies by self-inflicted gunshot
Charles J. Van Zant, thirty three, a baseball player for the Albany team in the New York State League, committed death by own action at his Nashua New Hampshire home by shooting himself through the heart. No further details are given.
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Charles J. van Zant
Albany
Nashua
Fraud Probe In Cuba Involving Army Supplies
Governor Magoon of Havana offers an investigation into charges of fraud connected with army supplies brought into Cuba, aiming to clear irregularities and ensure proper procurement.
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Cuba
Magoon
Havana
First North Carolina woman dentist licensed in Asheville
News notes on women in society and profession including the licensure of Mrs Dr McGuire as the first woman dentist in North Carolina. other items mention Marie Rancke’s death, Berlin medical students, and society views on American women.
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North Carolina
Dr. McGuire
Asheville
Marie Rancke
Detroit
Mich
University of Berlin
Germany
New York
Herrick
New York State
Turkey
Marshall Field, Jr
Chicago
London
Attempt on Gov Fort Revealed in Suspicious Package
A thwarted assassination plan against Governor Fort of New Jersey was uncovered in Sea Girt after postal workers intercepted an infernal machine sent to the governor. The device mixed powder, bullets, and matches to explode on opening, with guards informed by Forts crackdown on Atlantic City law violations.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Governor Fort
New Jersey
Possom
Atlantic City
Mothers threaten teachers at Cleveland school reopening
In Cleveland the Clark School reopened with ten policemen guarding against an upset crowd of sobbing mothers whose children died in the North Collinwood fire. Police blocked a violent demonstration as teachers led by Miss Anne Moran entered. Parents jeered the school board and injunctions kept teachers in place while many victims’ families kept their children home.
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Cleveland
Ohio
North Collinwood
Ives
Clark School
John Hirtes
Anne Moran
North Collinwood School
Arkansas Returns Show Democratic Lead in Governor Race
Lite Rock Arkansas election returns indicate the Democratic State ticket prevailed with a large majority. Bruce Boulton says George W Donaghey’s governor plurality will exceed 60,000. Judge John Worthington carried the Republican line with scattered Prohibitionist votes. Prohibition was not an issue for Donaghey who favored voter submission to the next Legislature. License carried in Little Rock Argenta and Pulaski County by strong margins.
Treasury guards guard vast Aldrich-Vreeland funds
Washington reports Uncle Sam has amassed about 500 million dollars under Aldrich-Vreeland, stored in a converted storage space with guards. Deputy Treasurer Bentz notes a 190 million cash reserve this year and sees no stringency, as New York and Western banks show ample currency and prosperity grows.
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Washington, D. C
Sam
Aldrich-Vreeland
Treasury
United States
Bentz
Vilas Will Creates 30 Million Endowment for Wisconsin
Colonel William F. Vilas dies in Madison leaving an estate valued at 2 to 3 million dollars placed in trust for four guardians. Mrs. Vilas receives income for life, then the university inherits the principal with a staged buildup toward a 30 million endowment. The fund aims to perpetuate knowledge and elevate Wisconsin to leading world universities.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin University
William F. Vilas
Cleveland
United States
Colonel Vilas
Three Killed In Yazoo Mississippi Valley Train Wreck
Three killed and thirty injured when Yazoo and Mississippi Valley train No 184 wrecked near Clarksdale Mississippi. Victims include Mrs Virgie Graham and an unidentified fifteen year old girl, with a woman in the chair car among the dead. Train sped off track, overturned a embankment, and wreckage filled cars. New York City public schools opened with 625000 pupils.
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Memphis
Tenn
Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley Railroad
Clarksdale
Miss
Virgie Graham
A. A. Graham
Glendora
Misc
Dunham
Amal
Siffon
Japan Cuts War Costs with New Economic Policy
Premier Katsura signals a shift to an economy driven war policy. The plan seeks heavy wartime sacrifices and a ten year program to save about 180 million dollars, delaying planned works for eleven years to conserve funds.
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Japan
Katsura
Wors
War Department
Cranberry Harvest Begins in South Jersey
Cranberry harvesting has started in South Jersey with hundreds of berry pickers at bog barracks. The crop is expected to be short this season.
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South Jersey
Notable World and Society News Highlights
Reported movements of prominent figures include J. P. Morgan returning from Europe and Nathan Strang resuming residence in New York after Europe. Col Neving of Red Hawk N J was elected Commander-in-Chief of the G A R. Sir Vincent Corbett arrived in Port of Spain en route to his post in Venezuela. Emanuel Mandel, Chicago merchant, died after a fall from a train at Basle. John A. Hall of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance died in London. Bishop Hanna of Pueblo Mexico accepts the Archbishopric of Mexico. Harry Thurston Peck of Columbia University and a New York divorce case are noted. Charles M. Schwab to relocate near his Bethlehem works amid questions about Riverdale Drive mansion.
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J. P. Morgan
Europe
Neving
Red Hawk
N. J
G A. R
Vincent Corbett
Venezuela
Port of Spain
Emanuel Mandel
Chicago
Basle
Switzerland
John A. Hall
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
London
Bishop Hanna
Pueblo
Mexico
Harry ‘Thurston Peck
U Columbia University
New York City
South Dakota
Nathan Strang
Charles M. Schwab
New York
Mammoth
Bethlehem
Riveralde Drive
The Warship of the Future Gas Engine Vision
Washington experts predict gas driven ships with no smoke or stacks. Mechanical engineer Robert Heywood Fernald says the United States will lead in gas engine naval propulsion, cutting coal use and boosting range. The Geological Survey notes higher power from coal with gas tech and the government costs aimed at efficient coal use.
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Washington, D. C
Robert Heywood Fernald
United States Geological Survey
Fernald
United States
Mr. Fernald
Pbleam
Great Lakes
Tso
German Support Claimed for Moroccan Sultanate Conflict
Paris dispatch from Tangier reports German Consul Dr. Vassel told Moroccan notables en route to Fez that Murat Hafid has German backing. Germany would assure Morocco's integrity and assist Mulai Hafid amid the feud with Abd el Aziz and the sultanate struggle.
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Paris
Eisar
Vassel
Tangier
Fez
Murat Hafid
Abd-el- Aziz
Sultanate of
Morocco
Germany
Mulai Hafid
Mexico Builds Guns for Coast Defense in France
Fifty nations and events mingle in a dispatch era. Mexico plans to acquire new heavy artillery built in France for coastal defense while Alsace Lorraine hosts large scale German maneuvers. A boardinghouse tragedy in Seneca South Carolina follows a rejected marriage proposal. The Netherlands demands Venezuela revoke Castro decree harming Curaçao trade. Rio Janeiro debates higher defense spending as Brazil eyes stronger national protection. In Paris, Delagrange records mark aeroplane progress at Issy les Moulineaux. The Belgian Chambers passes the Congo Rockabye treaty amid a 3 to 5 vote. Nevada backs Senator Francis G Newlands for reelection. A Turkish spy linked to Abdulhamid fled New York.
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Mexico
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Roe HjukJa
Anderson
Seneca
S. C
Netherlands
Venezuela
Castro
Curacao
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
M. Leon Delagrange
Issy Les Moulineaux
Congo
Nevada
Huntexus
United States
Francis G.newlands
Zg ‘Bey
Turkey
New York
Bubonic Plague Case Linked to Squirrel in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles case reports bubonic plague in an eight year old Mulholland who found a sick squirrel in the park. The squirrel bit the boy, illness followed, and doctors confirmed bubonic plague. Additional Park squirrels were noted as infected and treated.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Mulholland
Bankbook Fraud Tangles a Buffalo Bank Bookkeeper
Louis Lippman a 33 year old German bookkeeper for Knauth Nachod Kuhne bank in New York is arrested in Buffalo after a large theft scheme. He allegedly stole between 200000 and 3200000 by manipulating ledgers while the larceny on April 6 totaled 161 13. Pinkertons traced him from Albany to Toronto and back to Buffalo where he used the name Meltzer. He confessed to investigators claiming many friends aided his schemes. Only a small portion of the fortune was found.
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New York City
Buffalo
Louis Lippman
Blir
Knauth, Nachod & Kuhne
William Eired
Lippman
Oia
Pinkertons
Albany
Toronto
Meltzer
Graves Named Independence vice presidential nominee in Atlanta rally
In Atlanta 2000 listeners at the Casino Theatre heard John Temple Graves named as the Independence party candidate for Vice-President. Prominent figures including William Randolph Hearst and a cadre of party leaders spoke as Graves received hearty applause and the crowd cheered on cue.
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Atlanta
John Temple Graves
Independence Party
United States
Casino Theatre
Hisgen
William Randolph Hearst
Graves
Clarence J. Shearn
New York
Joseph M. Brown
Georgia
Hearst
Colonel Graves
Dixie
Lilley for Nutmeg Governor Wins Nomination Easily
New Haven Conn After a one sided contest George L Lilley of Waterbury was nominated for Governor by the Republican State Convention here With Lilley the full ticket includes Lieutenant Governor Frank B Weeks Secretary of State Matthew H Rogers State Treasurer Freeman F Patten State Comptroller Thomas D Bradstreet and Representative at Large in Congress John Q Tilson all named in the party slate
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New Haven
Conn
George L. Lilley
Waterbury
Lilley
Frank B. Weeks
Middletown
Matthew H. Rogera
Bridgeport
Freeman F. Patten
Stafford
Thomas D Bradstreet
Thomaston
Congress
John Q Tilson
Wealthy men in Wilmington end their lives in separate suicides
Alexis J Hart thirty an official at A J Sfaft Company shot himself at his mother's home after a short marriage. Edward Williams sixty five a real estate owner killed himself at his summer home. Williams recently suffered paralysis and was said to be despondent.
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Wilmington, del
Alexis J. Hart
A. J. Sfaft Company
Edward Williams
Chestnut Croft Willams
Five Children Die in Farmhouse Fire Near New Brighton
Five children of J C Burdette suffocated in a farmhouse fire near New Brighton Minnesota. Neighbors, unaware children were inside, raced to save household effects while the home burned. Parents had spent the evening with friends and left the children at home.
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Minneapolis
Minn
J.C. Burdette
New Brighton
Mildew Devastates Champagne Vineyards Reducing Output
Mildew has ruined vineyards across the entire champagne regions of France. Crops are practically destroyed and wine production falls to about 2,000,000 bottles, a loss to growers near 20,000,000 dollars from an expected 46,000,000 bottles.
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Champagne
France
Bank President Philip Lilienthal Killed in Auto Crash
Philip N. Lilienthal, president of the Anglo California Bank and a leading San Francisco capitalist, was killed in an automobile accident in San Francisco as he returned from the Gans-Neivon fight.
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Philip N. Lilienthal
Anglo-California Bank
San Francisco
Gans-Neivon
Tow Prices For Hay In Boston Markets
Sales of choice new L B hay reach 17 dollars in Boston. Other hay types including clover mixed and cattle hay range from 12 to 19 dollars depending on quality.
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L. B
Boston
Baseball Player Movements Across Teams in 1900s Era
Outfielder Goode of Akron joins Cleveland. George Winter loses Tigers first full game. Cincinnati buys pitcher James Wacker of Evansville. Jon Wood, Kansas City phe nom, to Boston Americans. Cy Young Day highlights. Utica Club signs Staub from Empire League. Pittsburgh Club buys Sam Frock from Baltimore Eastern League. St Louis Club tabs Frey Galser for two years. Chicago Americans sign Roland Zelder from San Francisco for next spring.
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Goode
Akron
Cleveland
George Winter
Tigers
Cincinnati
James Wacker
Evansville
Ind
Jon Wood
Kansas City
Boston Americans
Cy Young
Boston
Grand Aldman
Clevelands
Utica
Staub
Pittsburg
Sam Frock
Baltimore
St. Louis
Frey Galser
Atlantic City
Chicago American
Roland Zelder
San Francisco
Wen
Roosevelt Endorses Taft in Remarkable Election Letter
Theodore Roosevelt writes from Sagamore Hill praising William Howard Taft for his moral focus and relentless stand against corruption. He urges support from wage workers, notes Taft’s railroad and trust policies, and affirms Taft’s integrity, court temper, and ability to balance reform with practical governance. The letter cites Taft’s record on injunctions and dedication to protecting both labor and capital within the law.
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Taft
Taftt
United States
Bia
Labor
Mr. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Government tunnel project misalignment near Forbach
Heidelberg reports a survey error in a Black Forest tunnel project as two halves fail to meet by twenty six feet. An Italian surveyor, dismissed, caused a misplacement pin error. The blunder will cost about 1.1 million dollars.
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Heidelberg
Germany
Black Forest
Forbach
Global labor unrest and union reforms across cities
The report notes large parades and strikes in New York, New Orleans and New Zealand. It cites Labour Minister Millar on wage disputes, a universal eight hour demand by leather workers, union reorganizations in Buffalo, wage gains in Queensland rail offices, and relief funds for out of work in New York.
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New York City
New Orleans
Suve Fong
New Zealand
Glasgow
Scotland
Clyde
New York
Big Six
Millar
Dominion
Buffalo
N. Y
Queensland
Australia
Eeffico
Celebrations for Tolstoy’s Birthday Relaxed in Russia
Celebrations across Russia for Count Tolstoi’s eightieth birthday passed quietly as authorities eased bans on festivities. Special performances of Tolstoy’s plays were allowed after a late order relaxation. The reactionary Znamya newspaper was suppressed for an outrageous attack on Tolstoy.
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Tolstoi
St. Petersburg
Russia
Cound Tolstoi
Tolstol
Znamya
Count Tolstol
Notable 1900s Sports Headlines Highlight Pro Debuts and Races
John J Hayes wins Mara thon in London and turns professional. Robert Leroy of New York retains lawn tennis title of Ohio. Hamburg Belle wins $10,000 Charter Oak Stake at Hartford in three heats. New York Athletic Club oarsmen dominate middle states regatta near Washington. Alfred Shrubb wins three and four mile events at New Caledonian Club games. Billy Papke knocks out Ketchell. Moran and Attell draw. Chippewa Bay Yacht Club seeks to reclaim gold cup. formal challenge sent to Thousands Islands Yacht Club for next summer race.
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John J. Hayes
London
Robert Leroy
New York
Ohio
Hamburg Belle
Charter Oak
Hartford
New York Athletic Club Oarsmen I
Middle States
Reigatta
Potomac
Washington
D. C
Alfred Shrubb
New Oar Caledonian Club
Mabpoth
Billy” Papke
Stanley Ketchell
Owen Moran
Abe” Attell
Chippewa Bay Yacht Club
Chippewa Yacht Club
Thousands Islands Yacht Club
Tto
Nominating Speech as Hughes Wins First Ballot at State GOP Convention
The Saratoga Republican State Convention nominated Charles E. Hughes for governor and slate others including Horace White for lieutenant governor, Samuel Koenig for secretary of state, Thomas Dunn for treasurer, Charles Gaus for comptroller, Edward O Malley for attorney general, Frank Williams for state engineer, and Albert Haight for associate judge. Hughes led with 827 votes on the first ballot, Wadsworth 151, Stewart 391, and the assembly adjourned after a brief push for unanimous nomination.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Charles EB. Hughes
New York
Horacy White
Onondaga
Samuel 8. Koenig
Thomas B. Dunn
Montagencase
Charles H. Gaus
Albany
Edward R. O'Malley
Fiie
Elihu Root
Committee On Credentials
Assembly
Manhattan
Committee On Permanent Organization
Root
Job B. Hedges
Committee On Resolutions
Hedges
Horace White
Spyracuse
Hughes
Lewis County
King
Warren
Hamilton
Gleason
Albany County
Living- Bro
Frank K. Cook
Genessee
James W. Wadsworth
Wadsworth
Page
Husher
J. L. Moore
Fort Plain
John K. Stewart
Amsterdam
Charles &. Nichols
Schoharie County
William Berri
Spies at Charlestown Navy Yard Supposedly Led by Englishwoman
Double guards were posted at the Charlestown Navy Yard after reports of Japanese spies led by a beautiful Englishwoman. The group aimed to learn details of the new Davis torpedo and its recently publicized tests that shook naval circles.
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Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Two Brothers Killed and Robbed Near Cuthbert Ga
In Cuthbert Georgia Henry and Turner Bins, sons of wealthy farmer John Bins, were found shot on the public highway near their home. They carried several hundred dollars and gold cotton as they returned from a trip. A secret alliance discussion is reported in Pekin involving the Emperor, Dowager Empress, and Yuan Shih Kai.
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Cuthbert
Henry
Turner Bins
John Bins
Publc Highway
Pekin
China
Woman Shoots Self Over Ill Health in Newark Pawn Incident
Mrs. James W. Johnson of Trenton New Jersey died by self infliction using a revolver bought by pawning household foods. Ill health cited as the cause. 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
Kermitt's Hunting Comrade Heads to Huron for Three-Week Hunt
Captain Seth Bullack departs Deadwood for Huron to lead Kermit Roosevelt and pursue a three week hunt across the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Indian reservations.
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Kermitt
Seth Bullack
Deadwood
Huron
3. D
Kermit Roosevelt
Standing Ork
Cheyenne River Indian
Death by own action of Howard M. Saylor in Philadelphia apartment
Howard M. Saylor of New York City died by his own hand in a Philadelphia apartment house, stabbing himself with a butcher knife. Before dying he wrote a note to his mother stating that purity and faithfulness were poorly paid for by his wasted life.
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Howard M. Saylor
Howard M.saylor
New York City
Philadelphia
Wu Ting Fang Authorized to Align Arbitration Treaty
Chinese Minister Wu Ting Fang in Washington DC has received government authority to align the proposed arbitrator treaty with the United States.
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Wu Ting Fang
Washington, D. C
United States
Thrilling rescue at Ocean City ends with revival
A large beach crowd witnessed a dramatic rescue as Les ter Boulander of Romulus and Herbert Packard of Philadelphia were swept by surf. Lifeguards Longwell and Haggerty attempted to reach Boulander, the boat capsized, and Boulander was brought ashore unconscious but revived. Also reported: $200 in Paterson bond coupons stolen, a broken engagement, and notable local obituaries and civic notices.
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Ocean City
Lester Boulander
Romulus
Herbert Packard
Philadelphia
Boulander
Packard
Longwell
Hag- Berty
Cosen
Pennsylvania Treachmen
Hoe
Haggerty
Joseph Krauss
Joseph G Pierson Dead Served Twenty Seven Years
Joseph B Pierson longtime Sergeant at Arms of the New Jersey Supreme Court died in Trenton at age seventy eight. He was well known to lawyers across New Jersey New York and Pennsylvania.
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Joseph G. Pierson
Joseph B. Pierson
New Jersey Supreme Court
Trenton
NCW
Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
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