Maine Legislature opens amid crowded House and contested votes
The Maine Legislature begins with a record crowd at the Capitol as Republicans and Fusionists clash over quorum and seating. John C. Talbot is elected Speaker while Governor Garcelon administers oaths, and the Senate convenes amid protests and a plan for a bribery investigation.
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Maine
W. E. Gibbs
House’ of Representatives
Garcelon
Supreme Court
H. Carlton Cheever
Hilo
Halo
Statney
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Hale
Ional Barriora
Samuel M. Lane
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Renato
James Duentes
Cantors
Farris
Barry
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Quilet
Metentes
Conaiant
Gembs Lamiin
New Remedy for Toothache by Dr. Osborn
In a Medical Brief the dentist Dr. T. C. Osborn recounts treating a swollen cheek from toothache with compound tincture of benzoin. A cot ton pledget soaked and packed into the cavity relieved pain within hours, suggesting the tincture aided relief beyond faith in the remedy.
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T. C. Osborn
Discovery of a Toothache Drops Remedy Promises Quick Relief
The narrator describes testing a tincture on patients with toothache, yielding immediate relief. Patients requested the remedy for future use and winter cases also reported instant relief. The druggist was informed in December and began selling the drops, with widespread satisfaction reported.
Tragic Fire at Turner Hall Claims Twelve Lives in Upper Rooms
Fire swept Turner Hall on East Fourth Street in New York. Four victims died on the top floor while others suffered severe injuries. Rescue efforts revealed a scene of desperate jumps and burning stairways as firemen fought through smoke to reach survivors and recover the dead.
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William Winckel
William Geib
Louis Schmidt
Henry Gehrweiler
Teresa ‘Erhardt
Winckel
Annie Bauer
Turner Hail Rover
Avas
Heven
George Muller
Ernest
Herman Ruhl
Louis Meyer
Henry Gehrwoller
Teresa Erhanit
Annis Bauer
Rose
Harry Gehrweiler
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Teresa Erhardt
Hur
Fourth Street
Desperate Augusta Fusionists Seize Power Says Times
The Augusta Democrats and allies display desperation as Gov Garden proclaims a 76 member oath and a sham House. Republicans are praised for lawful action while the Supreme Court supports them, suggesting a lawful path to counter the conspirators. The Times notes the situation as a remarkable, troubling political crisis.
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Maine Crisis and Supreme Court Ruling on Returning Board
The article critiques Governor Garcelon and his allies in the Maine Returning Board, arguing the Supreme Court affirms their illegality and condemns their actions as partisan and fraudulent. It asserts fraud vitiates deeds and calls for de novo certification by lawful means.
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Democrats Must Unite to Oppose Garcelons Power Grab
The argument warns that Maine’s crisis mirrors potential abuses by state canvassing boards. It envisions Illinois where a Republican board could overturn a Democratic majority by manipulating returns, delaying legal scrutiny, or declaring laws unconstitutional, with no penalty beyond impeachment.
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Springfield
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Maine Supreme Court and Port land Representatives row
The Chicago Tribune reports on Maine political crisis where Garcelon refuses to recall certificates while twelve Portland and Bath representatives remain unissued. The piece discusses legality, fusion majorities, and potential Republican actions to enforce the legislature and governor outcome amid perceived Democratic involvement.
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Bath
Supreme Court
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Maine Fraud Threatens Republic and Usurpation of Power
The Chicago Inter-Ocean warns that Governor Garcelon’s Maine proceeding could let officials ignore voters, enabling entrenched one party rule. It urges a public protest to block such usurpation and preserve republican liberty.
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Garcelon
Maine
Chicago Inter-Ocean
The Maine Conspiracy Critics Suppression of Votes
A Philadelphia Press editorial condemns the Maine political crisis alleging a conspiratorial seizure of government after a defeated party refused defeat. It warns that breaking the electoral process endangers democracy and hints at abolition of elections if uncorrected.
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Maine
Philadelphia Press
Yankee Captain Pitcher and the Admiral in a Diplomatic Workout
A Maine born skipper Captain Pitcher, known as a coal trader, engages in a clash with a British troop ship. After a scuffle he escapes to the American Consul, where Admiral Sir James Hope cases the matter with humor and diplomacy. The tale ends with a cordial note and postponement of hostilities. Also notes a Philadelphia cooking club forming and a quip about judging mutton.
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Ald Duffer
James Hope
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Alabama
Zosion
Voyage to New Siberian isles for data on Asia coast
Nordenskjold prepares another expedition starting from River Leng to reach the New Siberian islands in September to gather essential data for safely opening the Asia coast to maritime trade. The report covers geological ideas on loess origins and notes diverse science items from earthquakes in Hungary to telegraph messages and potato uses in Europe.
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Leng
New Siberian Isles
Asia
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