Maine Aline election looms with parties optimistic
Prominent Maine campaign unfolds across sixteen counties as Republicans press prohibition and law enforcement while Democrats push liquor law repeal, tax reform, and government economy. National issues mix with state fights. leaders from Bangor to Rockland predict Maine will tilt toward Gardner for governor and lean toward GOP in Congress contests.
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National Committee
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Buffalo
Democratic Nations Committee
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Meine
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Republican National Committee
Union
Charles A Milliken
Christian Civic League of Maine
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Harris M. Plaisted
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Garfield
Cleveland
Blaine
Benjamin Harrison
Milliken
William Borah
Idaho
Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
Leslie M. Shaw
Wilson
John Kendrick Bangs
York County
Edward Brown
Hughes
New York
Henry 3. Bourwell
Illinoss
David J. Foster
New Hampshire
Guy A. Ham
Boston
Charles E. Littlefield
Daniel D McGilncuety
Littlefeld
Samus Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Littlefield
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Sagadahoc
Lincoln
Knox
Mr. Swacey
Franklin
Oxford
Knox County
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Oxford County
Franklin County
Cobb
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Woodward
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Scattering
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Congress
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House of Representaives
William MacKinley
McKinley
Joseph H. Manley
State Committee
Harrison
Edwin ©. Burleigh
Rockland
Republican Committee
Gardner
Charles Horburry
Lewiston
David N. Mortland
Cheries A. Milliken
Auguste
Guatemala’s President promotes Interoceanic Railway expansion
President Estrada Cabrera issues a circular to state governors detailing aims to boost Guatemala’s economy through the Interoceanic Railway and the creation of El Progreso. The plan envisions branches to Zacapa and Buchiate regions linking to El Salvador, Mexico, the United States and Canada, with mining code updates and stronger export routes.
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Canada
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Selech es for Missing Daughter in Eastport
Eastport on Long Island hosts Charles H. Sweezey of Yaphank and his fifteen year old daughter Lulu seeking news of his daughter Gertrude who has been missing since Thursday. Sweezey fears she left with a distant relative she met at the Suffolk County firemen’s tournament in Islip. Gertrude, who had been living on the South Shore, had been employed with a local family. No trace was found in Eastport. the mother recently suffered a stroke and has not been told of the disappearance.
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Long Island
Charles H. Sweezey
Yaphank
Lulu
Gertrude
Suffolk County Firemen
Islip
Miss Sweezey
Farm commission plan mapped by Roosevelt era map study
The Tribune notes President Roosevelt's farm commission, led by Gifford Pinchot and Liberty H Bailey, has drafted a comprehensive map titled on social industry. The plan covers rural land supply organization homestead and farm economy, including labor, stock, crops, education, and corporate control.
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Farm Commission
Gifford Pinchot
Liberty H. Bailey
Pinchot
Commission On
Thrice Thought Dead Now Walks At Last
Summit September 6 Special Surgeon reports Leon Emmons of the Lackawanna Railroad believed dead after a June 5 wreck near Millington. He suffered internal hemorrhages and multiple fractures but was discharged today cured and able to walk.
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Snoring Boarder Forcing Landlord to Seek New Lodging
Abis, a boarder, caused waves of complaints by snoring loudly while asleep, prompting his landlord to investigate after several residents woke during his slumber. The report notes Abis makes more noise asleep than awake leading to eviction.
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Springfield
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Abis
Army and Navy News on illegal prizefights on Plumb Island
Washington reports that Overton and Noble lease government land on Plumb Island may not use the government for prizefights or illegal sports. War Department orders investigation and possible prosecution, clarifying federal jurisdiction and lease validity.
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Plumb Island
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United States
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General Grant
State of New York
Thanks of the Fleet in Melbourne Australia's Pacific friendship
A Melbourne patrol reports eighty five American fleet men missing after Saturday sailings. The flagship Connecticut relayed that all aboard, from Rear Admiral Sperry to crew, valued the Australian visit as a landmark of international friendship. The Argus lauded the orderly landing and deep sympathy between Britain and America, hoping the bond will span the Pacific.
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Argus
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Maine and Alabama Reach Suez on World Cruise
The Maine and Alabama, the lead battleships of the U S fleet on its voyage around the world, arrived at Suez today. The ships mark the advance guard of the squadron and their arrival signals the ongoing peacetime deployment.
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Alabama
Suez
Dinner for Officers at Honolulu Harbor Cruise
Rear Admiral Swinburne and Rear Admiral Sebree, both of the Pacific fleet, attended a dinner hosted by Alexander Young in Honolulu. Guests included leaders who helped overthrow the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893, and speakers recalled the era surrounding Queen Liliuokalani’s dethronement. Remaining formal events of the fleet’s visit were postponed until its return from Samoa.
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Swinburne
Samoa
Sebree
Alexander Young
Boston
Liliuokalani
Jersey Fruit Thieves Use Autos in Bloomfield
In Brookdale and Richfield, fruit thieves steal bushels of peaches, pears, corn, and apples in large touring cars over the past ten days. Local vigilance and police efforts failed, prompting farmers to organize their own force to catch the culprits after nightfall.
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Bloomfield
Brookdale
Richfield
Experts Meet on Mine Fatality Prevention in Pittsburg
Captain Arthur Desborough of the British Explosives Commission arrives in Pittsburg to join Victor Watteyne of Belgium and Karl Meissner of Germany in an informal conference. They work with American experts to develop methods to prevent mine explosions and fatalities. Professor J A Holmes represents the U S Geological Survey. A series of experiments will be held at the government testing laboratory at the old Frenceville arsenal.
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Arthur Desborough
British Explosives Commission
Victor Watteyne
Belgium
Karl Meissner
Germany
United States
J. A. Holmes
United States Geological Survey
Rnment
Frenceville Arsenal
Ex Labor Leader Adam Mensche Found Dead in Illinois
The body of Adam Mensche former state president of the Illinois Federation of Labor was found in his Kewanee Illinois bedroom today. Authorities say death appeared due to heart disease a fortnight earlier after he disrobed for the night.
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Adam Mensche
Illinois Federation of Labor
Armour & Co Woolhouse Fire at Union Stockyards
Fire destroyed the Armour & Co woolhouse and fertilizer plant at the Union stockyards in Chicago. The blaze caused extensive damage to the wooden structures and drew a large crowd. Estimated loss set at 500000 dollars.
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Armour & Co
Union
Orick Structures
No Dictation for Trainmen Protest Political Involvement
Chicago report quotes P H Morrissey grand master of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen denying any political program or use of lodge funds for partisan ends. He warns officers or members against enlisting or endorsing any party and urges prompt repudiation of such actions.
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Sept
Victor Rosewater
Republican Publicity Bureau
P. H. Morrissey
Brotherhood of Railroad
Brotherhood of
Roosevelt Likely to Seek Army Increase to 100000
The forthcoming annual message to Congress is expected to urge raising the army from 60000 to at least 100000 men. Military experts warn raw recruits would hinder efficiency, especially for garrisons at insular posts and Pearl Harbor, as tensions with Japan loom.
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Hawaiiam Islands
Yellowstone Park Garrison to be Expanded at War Dept
Washington reports the War Department plans to double the garrison at Yellowstone National Park under Major Henry T. Allen. General Young, in charge of the park, has urged adding to the force after a recent stagecoach robbery carrying 120 passengers highlighted the need for tighter park supervision.
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Navy Prefers Want Advertisements for Recruiting
Washington reports the Navy Department will continue spending most recruiting funds on want ads in daily newspapers. Short three or four line paragraphs in the want column are found to yield better results than display notices. Circular letters inviting recruits have had success in some regions.
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