Maine Republicans secure sweeping victory in state election
In Portland on September 12 the Maine election produced the largest state vote in history, with roughly 150 000 ballots cast. Milliken the Republican candidate for governor led with about a 13 355 plurality over Curtis, while Republicans gain a solid delegation to Congress and retain control of both state houses. United States Senator results show Hale and Fernald for Republicans leading Democrats. Washington observers call the result a Democratic victory claim.
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Brazilian minister guest at dinner in New York
New York hosted a Pan American Society luncheon for Dr. Laure n Muller Brazil's foreign relations minister on vacation. Bassett Moore presided as president of the society and discussed the Monroe Doctrine and Pan American unity with Muller who praised regional efforts and Brazil's role. Muller planned to depart soon after the visit.
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Lauren Muller
Dr. Muller
Brazil
Muller
United States
South America
Elihu Root
Holy War Aids Turks In Advance In Persia
Dispatches from Washington report a holy war decree by Sunni Mohammedans and tribal raids in Turkestan aiding the Turks as they advance into Persia. Russian reinforcements have driven off many nomad auxiliaries, leaving Turkish regulars in Persia numbered around 20 000 men.
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Washington
Turkestan
Persia
Woman Prosecutor Denied in Mrs Barnes Murder Case
Chicago authorities announce no woman prosecutor will be appointed to pursue Mrs Iva Barnes charged with shooting her husband in a Chicago park. State's Attorney Hoyne says arguments set for September 18 after bond request. prominent club women urged appointment to counter juries' leniency toward women offenders.
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Iva Barnes
Hoyne
Polish Relief Appeal Reaches President for Wilson Action
President Gu from Perconto Polish Relief Work appealed for relief measures for Poland’s inhabitants. The appeal was reviewed at state level and sent to Mr. Wilson without public release.
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Wilson
Lightning Hits Portland Church Tower in Sept Fire
Lightning struck the tower of the Congregational church in Portland, X. C., causing substantial damage. The pastor was on hand and extinguished the fire.
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X. C
Congregational Church
Teutons Must Not Be Lowered by Peace Terms
King Ludwig of Bavaria declares in a speech at the inaugural ceremony of the new palace of justice in Nuremberg that Germany will not accept any peace that reduces its position compared with prewar standing. The remarks were quoted through the Overseas News agency.
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Bayville
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Ludwig of
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Palace of Justice
Nuremberg
Overseas
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American Board Entertains Delegations in Paris
Paris hosts the American Industrial Commission with a luncheon by the Republic Club of Commerce and dinner by the American Chamber of Commerce. Senator Mascuraud presided at the luncheon as Senators, deputies, and leading commercial representatives attended. W. W. Nichols explained the aim of reciprocal international cooperation. In a separate note, 47 crew members from the Norwegian steamer Elizabeth T landed at Savona aboard the Greek steamer Fetritals after distress.
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American Industrial Commission
France
Republic Club of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
American Chamber of Commerce
Mascuraud
W. W. Nichols
Export Associaton
London
Lloyds
Genoa
Savona
Fetritals
France Accepts Swiss Internment for WAR Parents
Paris on September 12 reports Premier Briana announced the government will intern in Switzerland all prisoners of war who are parents of three or more children and have remained in captivity for eighteen months.
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Briana
Switzerland
Copper magnate dies in East Whitestone hospital
Frank McMillan Stanton a leading figure in copper mining died at his home in Whitestone Long Island from intestinal troubles at 61 He formerly lived in Houghton Michigan and held director and officer posts at Michigan Copper Mining Mohawk Wolverine Copper Mining Houghton National Bank and Ohio and Kentucky Railway He is survived by a widow.
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N. Y
Frank McMillan-Stanton
Whitestone
Long Imland
Stanton
Houghton
Mich
Michigan Copper Mining Company
Mohawk Mining Company
Wolverine Copper Mining Company
Houghton National Bank
Ohio and Kentucky Railway Company
Thompson Nabbed in Jailor Killing Case in Boston
Boston report says George E. Thompson, wanted in Camden for the murder of jailer Isaac Hibbs on July 17, was arrested in a lodging house after a nationwide search led by Augustine Gribben of the county prosecutor's office. Thompson allegedly killed the jailer and escaped with keys. another keeper was shot but not fatally. MINERS RETURN. Chisholm Minn Sept 12 Men on strike for three months returned to the mines and asked to be placed at former positions with full crews expected at all properties.
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Mass
George E. Thompson
Camden
Isaac Hibbs
Augustine Gribben
Thompson
Ashbridge
Chisholm
Minn
Two Killed as Car Leaves Track in Bronx Riot
A trolley of Union Railway in the Bronx leaped a steep grade and crashed into two jitneys, killing two and injuring thirteen as a green motorman lost control. Four injured may die. car crew arrested pending investigation amid ongoing rioting and violence.
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Green
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Plans another Arctic cruise by John Borden at Seattle
Name Alaska Sept 12 John Borden Chicago millionaire whose power schooner Great Bear wrecked August 10 in the Bering sea left for Seattle on the Umatilla yesterday with guest Norris Rokum Chicago business man. He says he will build another boat next winter engage Captain Louis Lane as commander and set out on another Bering sea and Arctic ocean cruise.
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Lous L. Lane
Arctic
Three Inches of Snow in Bozeman Reported by Passengers
Passengers arriving in Jamestown report three inches of snow Sunday morning in Bozeman Mont on the North Coast Limited of the Northern Pacific. Snow fell heavily as the train left Bozeman, closing the line briefly and delaying service.
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Northern Pacific
Bozeman
Mont
French Legation Still Guarded by Marines in Athens
In Athens on September 12, via London, reports say French marines continue guarding the legation despite Greek public opinion. The British minister to Greece declined the offer to provide legation guard.
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Greece
London
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Famous Geologist Found Dead Today
Columbus report says Erin Prosser, noted geologist and science writer associated with a prominent university, was found dead in the Olentangy River near Columbus. Authorities say the death appears self-inflicted following mental collapse.
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Erin Prosser
Logy Department
Opatate
English Violate U S Neutrality Reported Over Cebu Incident
Governor General Harrison informed the War Department that a British torpedo boat halted and examined the Philippine steamer Cebu within Philippine territorial waters. The event occurred near Carabao Island, prompting a protest to Great Britain and follow up with the State Department about recurrent British activity around the Philippines.
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Cebu
Philippines
War Department
Harrison
State Department
Great Britain
Carabao Island
Morehan
Rebels active at Verria Greece in Greek army defense plan
Advices from Saloniki report rebels in Verria forming a Greek national defense force. Captain Bartzacas announced to General Cordonnier that his unit will fight with the Entente. Volunteers arrive daily, are issued khaki uniforms, and sent to a nearby camp near the city.
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Saloniki
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Twenty two die in Mexican railway wreck near Ortiz
El Paso reports indicate twenty two people were killed when a National Railway of Mexico northbound passenger train struck a spreading rail near Ortiz Chihuahua about 75 miles south of Chihuahua city last Sunday.
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Chihuahua
Chihuahua City
Juarez
German Crown Prince Leads Three Western Front Sectors
Berlin reports Crown Prince Rupprecht now directs German armies on the Somme and Verdun fronts. Three princely commanders have three sectors, with Duke Albrecht leading the north and the Crown Prince overseeing Verdun, enabling unified reserves and broader coordination under Hindenburg.
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Verdun
Duluth Teen Fatally Wounded by Accidental Shot
In Duluth Minnesota on September 12 a 17 year old Duluthian Swood Fraser was shot in the abdomen by an accidental discharge while fishing in the Cloquet river. He died yesterday after being wounded.
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Swood Fraser
Fourteen Nations at War and Six at Peace in World Conflict
The piece notes fourteen European nations at war with their colonies and a fifteenth combatant Japan, plus six neutral nations maintaining armed neutrality. It cites populations, areas, and lists Belgium to Greece as war participants, with Serbia and Albania amid the Balkan front and an Asia Minor theater. It frames the conflict as a world war with vast geographic scope and mentions major fronts from Belgium to the Adriatic and the Suez Canal.
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Fraser dies after pistol explodes near river fishing
Fraser bicycle ahead of companions then fell as his revolver discharged when it struck the ground. He recovered his fish but collapsed and died from the blast after reaching the automobile and later becoming unconscious.
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Raser
Infant Plague Cases Decrease in New York Health Bulletin
New York report shows 22 infantile paralysis cases in the health department bulletin, the lowest since June 26, with nine deaths the least since July 6. Health Commissioner Haven Emerson writes to education board president approving school opening on September 25 and lifting public gathering restrictions on that date.
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Haven Emerton
Board of Education
Toledo
Speaking Tours Planned For Hughes and Fairbanks
Raymond Robins will vote in the September 13 state primary then start a western speaking tour for Hughes and Fairbanks. He opens September 16 in Durant Oklahoma and travels to Perry and Hutchinson Kansas before addressing the Kansas state fair. The Republican committees plan 180 speakers westward in coming weeks.
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Wicht A. Kas
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Virginia
Emil Brands
Seattle
Wash
Alvin T. Hert
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Oregon
California
Pacific Coast
Brandt
Mail seizure issue tests wartime policy with Britain
Washington reports Secretary Lansing considers censor information from the mails for military use only. British war minister Lloyd George cites broader public utility as a possible stance. Diplomats expect a cautious approach as negotiations continue amid potential retaliatory moves and a looming trade dispute.
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Lansing
Great Britain
David Lloyd-George
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Paria
Teparmant
New Entente Offensive Advances in Macedonia Reported
Reports from the Macedonian front indicate a likely general offensive by Entente forces. British and French units press along the Struma and Vardar fronts, with Bulgarians suffering losses as Kavala forts are handed to Greeks and Russian successes noted in the Carpathians.
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