Maine Republicans win in state election shaping GOP sweep
Telegraphed dispatch from Augusta reports the Maine biennial election delivering a Republican gain for governor Bert M. Fernald of Portland by about 900 votes, with Republicans winning twelve of fourteen counties and a likely large overall tally. Prohibition dominated, with the GOP opposing liquor law resubmission while Democrats pressed for it. New congressmen elected include Amos L. Allen, John P. Swasey, Edwin C. Burleigh, and Frank E. Cole. Knox County backed Democrats. Rockland ward stayed Republican. Senate term pattern unsettled. Hale’s seat remains through 1930.
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Republican lead in Maine campaign grows to four thousand
Advices from Maine Republican leaders to Chair Hitchcock place the party strength tonight between four thousand and ten thousand, a thousand less than conservative estimates. Hitchcock says the campaign rests on local issues and reports the figures satisfactory.
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Nordica Jewels Stolen From Martha's Vineyard Cottage
Boston police are seeking a large collection of jewelry stolen from Mme. Lillian Nordica's summer home at Martha's Vineyard. Valued at about 14000 dollars, the pieces include items highly valued by Nordica for their associations. Police have few details and await further information from Mrs. William H. Baldwin and Dr. Baruch as inquiries continue.
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Profit on Fifth Avenue Deal Marks Big Week for Dowling
Robert E. Dowling, president of the City Investing Company, resold the four story and basement building at 374 Fifth Avenue for a profit of 35000 after buying from Mrs. Charlotte Astor Drayton Haig less than a week earlier for about 450.14. Brokers Douglas Robinson, Charles S. Brown & Co. and John N. Golding managed the transaction. The 37 by 100 foot parcel, formerly the Engineers' Club, lies just north of 35th Street. A well known retail house is the buyer and plans extensive alterations for its own use. This stands as one of the most profitable Fifth Avenue retail deals in months.
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E R Thomas Facing Board Over Reckless Driving
E R Thomas must appear before the New Jersey Auto and Motor Club board of trustees in Newark next month to show cause why he should not be expelled for reckless driving after an August 15 Long Branch accident. The trustees, led by Paul E Heller, voted unanimously that such conduct harms highway safety and autoist reputation. He is summoned to appear October 5, 1908.
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Sven Hedin Arrives in Simla After Tibet Journey
Explorer Sven Hedin reached Simla after a two year trek from Chinese Turkestan through Tibet. He will stay ten days with Lord Minto before continuing to Stockholm. He reports good health, no illnesses, and vast distances traveled mainly in Western Tibet with no white faces until Robo. He notes valuable discoveries yet much Tibet remaining for future exploration.
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Yellow fever reported in Havana prompts city entry ban
Havana records a yellow fever case in September and orders barred entry for officers and men from Camp Columbia. The directive aims to limit spread by restricting movement into the city.
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Big Fight on at Rochester over Democratic Governor Hope
In Rochester on September 14 the Democratic leaders Conners Murphy and McCarren faced a volatile split as delegates from Coler Murphy may be seated, risking a convention bolt. Talks centered on unit rule plans, potential unseating, and a possible dark horse ticket with Herrick Ely or Sulzer discussed amid Wall Street ties and upstate home rule divisions.
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Young Egyptian Party Formed in Geneva Protests to Britain
Geneva dispatch reports the creation of the Young Egyptian party modeled after the Young Turks. It sent protests to Sir Edward Grey demanding British withdrawal from Egypt and urged Abbas Hilmi to establish a parliamentary system of government.
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Charge Against Army Smuggling Meat Into Cuba
Havana editorial accuses the United States army of smuggling large quantities of meat and other goods into Cuba to dodge duty and sell them. Governor Magoon orders an investigation and will pursue action if the charges are not supported.
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Strange Park Shooting Near Lenox Avenue
In Central Park near 116th street and Lenox avenue a gunshot rang out from the Block House. Patrolman Robert Fisher found a unconscious Spaniard with a bullet wound behind the right eye in Circle Drive opposite 190th street. He wore fine clothing and jewelry. Doctors reported epilepsy but hospital tests confirmed a gunshot wound. A search near the Black House found no trace of shooter or weapon.
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First Ballot Victory Seems Assured for Hughes Nomination
Saratoga dispatch reports anti Hughes factions struggle to unite as Governor Hughes appears set for renomination on the first ballot. Secretaries Root and Hitchcock maneuver as Woodruff convenes a late advisory meeting while the Kings County bloc lines up for William Berri as primary challenger.
Seek Missing Girl in Chesterfield Mass Mystery
Miss Esther A Hilbert, 20, daughter of Mrs Mary Hilbert of Lanestown near Philadelphia, vanished yesterday afternoon. One hundred state police men under Major James McKay searched the area with no result. She recently graduated Springfield High and planned to enter Smith College. she left to read in the woods saying she would return. locals favor foul play over self harm based on the limited local geography and circumstances.
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Governor to Speak at Wyoming County Fair
Governor Hughes left Albany for Warsaw to address the Wyoming County Fair tomorrow. Assemblyman Edwin Merritt Jr. joined from Saratoga for a brief talk with the Governor. Both deny a political motive, Merritt visiting on personal matters. the Governor plans no meetings and will return late tomorrow night.
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