Maine Republicans Narrow Victory in Maine Governor Race
Late returns show B. M. Fernald leading for governor with about 8,009 plurality as Democrats gain in cities and counties. Republicans win four congress seats but with smaller margins. the state legislature likely Republican though reduced. Bryan and Mack react with optimism, citing nationwide Democratic trend.
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Augusta
B. M. Fernald
Maine
United States
Auburn
Belfast
Ellsworth
Portland
Knox County
Gardner
Rockland
Waterville
William T. Haines
Fernald
Haines
Congress
Allen
Charles E. Littlefield
John P. Swazey
Edwin ¢. Burleigh
Frank FE
Guernsey
Dover
Taft
Sherman
Bryan
Baltimore
William J. Bryan
National
Stone
Mack
War horse Shelby M Cullom quietly aids Taft campaign
In Chicago on September 15 the veteran U S Senator Shelby M Cullom, unable to stump, conducts campaign work from his private Grand Pacific hotel suite for Taft. The aged statesman with half a century in politics garners praise from party leaders as he supports the national effort.
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Rochester
N. Y
Maine
Mack
Chicago
United States
Shelby M. Cullom
Grand Pacific Hotel
Taft
Hughes on First Ballot Likely Nominated
A bulletin reports Hughes has been nominated and is likely to win on the first ballot. It notes he cannot defeat the demands of the people regarding the renomination of New York's governor.
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Eee
Hughes
Hughes Renominated as Governor After Bitter NY Convention Fight
At Saratoga on September 15 the state Republican convention renewed Hughes on the first ballot amid a fierce battle between party bosses and popular demand. A cable from Ambassador Dr Jayne Hill sparked the decisive move as anti Hughes factions yielded to the decisive vote, with scattered opponents totaling about 350.
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Saratoga
New York
Hughes
Jayne Hill
Nelson McFarland Bout Nears Thanksgiving Clash
Promoter Coffroth announced in San Francisco that arrangements are nearly complete for Nelson to fight Packey McFarland here on Thanksgiving day for the world championship.
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San Francisco
Coffroth
Nelson
Packey McFarland
Thaw Rejoins Jail as News Visits Blocked
Harry Thaw is brought to White Plains jail where his pleasure jaunts end. Guards bar reporters until the sheriff returns from the Saratoga convention, signaling restricted access to the notorious defendant.
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White Plains
Harry Thaw
Bernt Nelson Appointed to Onalaska School Site
Bernt Nelson is appointed by the school board to select and begin work on a new Onalaska school site in the ninth ward. Board members visited the grounds with Nelson, choosing a central knoll for grading crews already at work, after reviewing several applicants.
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Nelson
Funeral services for John Lienlokken in Missoula
Tentative arrangements announced for John Lienlokken who died in Evaro Montana. The body will be brought to town tomorrow evening for services at the Norwegian Lutheran church at Sixth and Division streets Thursday at 2 30. Rev Magelsson to officiate with Fessler and Dahl in charge of arrangements.
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John Lienlokken
Evaro
Mont
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Sixth
Division Streets
Oak Grove Cemetery
Rev. Magelsson
Fessler & Dahl
Calumet Flares Reignite as Miners Fight Lakeview Blaze
Fires revived at Calumet after 48 hours of dormancy with Calumet Hecla Mining Company sending a large force to Lakeview to battle the flames. Small fires reported near Norway and Iron Mountain as danger eases elsewhere. In Duluth a steamer confirms towns on the north shore including Grand Marais out of danger. refugees stay put. Minnesota relief fund for fire victims reaches 100000 dollars.
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Calumet
Mich
Calumet Hecla Mining Company
Lakeview
Norway
Iron Mountain
Duluth
Minn
Grand Marais
Minnesota
Bryan drills Taft as Latter dodges debate moves
Philadelphia dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan accusing Taft of misrepresentation and evasion while calling for tariff reform and direct election of senators. Bryan references Taft's position on public questions and asserts his own tariff reform stance dating back 28 years.
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Philadelphia
Bryan
Taft
Philippines
Bengal
United States
Taft Declines to Answer Bryan Statement
Taft said he has nothing to say and will not comment on Bryan's Philadelphia statement, ending the long distance dispute between the two candidates. The remark came as Bryan renewed calls for response, but Taft offered no reply.
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Taft
Cincinnatis
Bryan
Philadelphia
Bryan speech highlights on Taft tariff and empire ideas
The Nebraska candidate argues Taft dumped platform planks on the platform issue and questions imperial costs in the Philippines. He asserts he helped shape the 1894 income tax, opposes railroad ownership, and says free silver is no longer a political issue due to Alaska gold production.
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Bryan
Taft
Unc
Europe
New York
Roosevelt
London
McKinley
Congress
Senator Isaac Stephenson Retires to Fishing Season Homes
Marinnette Wisconsin reports Senator Isaac Stephenson, long time businessman and millionaire, has just passed the age of 79. He owns several summer homes but lives quietly in a modest brick city home. He remains industrious, favors others’ vacations, and enjoys fishing.
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Marinette
Wis
Isaac Stephenson
Elliott Protests Could Put La Crosse Second in Standings
President Elliott will lodge protests over five of Madison’s wins against La Crosse, arguing ineligible players and a ten day rule. If upheld, La Crosse could claim second place over Madison, sparking a sharp dispute with President Moll and local fans.
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Elliott
LA Crosse
Madison
John Elliott
Moll
Wausau
Senators
The
Baseball Association
City
Conroy
Elliot
Japanese Seal Poachers Captured Near St Paul Island
The U S Department of Justice was notified of the capture of 30 to 40 Japanese seal poachers and two schooners Sakan Maru and Pinzai within three miles of St Paul Island. The revenue cutter Bear pursued and captured them. detainees were taken to Unalaska for transfer to Valdez for trial. Skins and blood on board the vessels provided strong poaching evidence.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Pinzai
St. Paul Island
Bear
Unalaska
Valdez
Goldman to Go New York
Emma Goldman the noted anarchist will depart the United States for Australia where she will undertake a lecture tour. The move ends her stay in America as authorities anticipate her absence may ease public tensions.
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New York
United States
Emma Goldman
America
Australia
Firemen's Watch Returned To Owner
While hurrying to a fire on State street last Saturday afternoon, J. W. Reed, engineer at station No. 1, lost a $25 silver watch. The watch was found by John Schuta and returned to Reed after the police were notified and an advertisement ran. Reed rewarded Schuta for his honesty.
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State ‘Street
J. W. Reed
Reed
John Schuta
Democratic State Convention Opens In Hartford Uncertain Tickets
Hartford readers see a split in expectations as Democratic delegates arrive late to the state convention seeking a possible ticket. Judge A H Robertson of New Haven and Archibald McNeil of Bridgeport indicate acceptance, while C M Gunn of Milford and Henry A Bishop of Bridgeport decline.
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Hartford Conn
A. H. Robertson
New Haven
Archibald McNeil
Bridgeport
C. M. Gunn
Milford
Henry A. Bishop
Gore Oklahoma Senator to Open Campaign in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Democrats announce Senator Gore of Oklahoma will speak in Madison on Thursday and La Crosse on Friday under the Democratic National Committee. Doherty indicates La Crosse date chosen for clear impact after Gore’s Denver convention speech. Auditorium venue secured for 8 PM address with Manson invited to join.
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Oklahoma
LA Grosse CO
Madison
Wis
H. H. Manson
John A. Aylward
W. P. Gore
la Crosse
Democratic National Committee
Wisconsin
Bryan
John F. Doherty
Democratic County Committee
Wausau
la Crosse County
Milwaukee
Doherty
Manson
Senator Gore
Senaor Gore
Weather and Water Update Across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa
The report notes La Crosse as coolest at 56 and warmest at 80 with light wind and no rainfall. River levels show La Crosse at 2.4 feet and Prairie du Chien at 2.3 with minor changes. Fair weather continues for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa, with slight warming in Wisconsin north and west, and little temperature change elsewhere.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Prairie du Chien
Minnesota
Iowa
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