Republicans Win Maine Election
Maine voters backed Ralph O. Brewster Republican for governor by about 35 000 with 593 of 633 precincts reporting including Portland’s. Fernald and Redman races follow, four Republican congressmen reelected, legislature GOP at all levels, tight Second district contest between White Jr. and McIntyre.
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Augusta
Maine
Ralph O. Brewster
W. R. Pattangall
Portland
Brewster
Pattanzall
Pattengall
William R. Pattengall
GO. P
Elbert D. Hayford
Armon J. Hodgkins
Carroll L. Reedy
John BE. Nelson
Ira G. Hersey
William M. Ingraham
Leon C. Tebbetts
Waterville
Clinton Q. Stevens
Bangor
Wallace H. White Jr
Lewiston
Bertrand G. McIintyre
Norway
Spanish Dictator Seeks Army Backing for New Term
Madrid report says dictator Primo de Rivera appeals to the army for a renewed mandate stating one year is too short to complete planned work. An official communique notes Spanish troops have retreated from western Morocco positions with heavy losses considered manageable.
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Madrid
Primo de Rivera
Directorio
de Rivera
Morocco
Damaging Frosts Hit Minnesota and Dakotas
Damaging frosts were reported across nearly all Minnesota, with eastern North and South Dakota also affected. Central Minnesota saw damage under 10 percent in low-lying areas while the Dakotas experienced very light frost in the low lands. Des Moines noted light frosts as a cold wave moved through Iowa.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Dakotas
Des Moines
Towa
Surrey church owns San Down race course
A single church near Usher, Surrey, reportedly owns the San Down race course mile from the church. The church has held most of the land for about three centuries and derives substantial revenue from it.
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Walt
Usher
Surrey
Sandown
Ely
Businessmen Luncheon Club schedule promoted by native ties
The Nat ie, promoter of the latest luncheon event, invites members to attend as the time and place are set. The piece notes the sponsor’s push to draw attendees with local ties and business networking in mind at a city event.
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Natie
Bansis City
Character First Independence Amid Seekers of Fortune
Readers are urged to value character as the true source of independence rather than chasing wealth. The piece argues that personal virtue provides lasting freedom beyond financial success and social standing.
Maid Accuses Diva of Smuggling Onboard Olympic
Mme Frances Alda, famed opera star, is engulfed in a New York commotion aboard the Olympic as her maid Marie Gabriel Mine accuses the singer of throwing her into a trunk, scratching her, and tearing her waistline. Alda denies assault, saying the maid tried to smuggle liquor bottles in the baggage ashore.
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New York
Mme
Frances Alda
Marie Gabriel Mine
Alda
Mme. Alda
Steamer South American Destroyed by Fire in Drydock
Fire swept the steamer South American at Holland Michigan while in drydock for winter service. The vessel, a premier lake passenger boat, burned amidship near the engine room where 560 gallons of fuel were stored. Firemen faced renewed danger as they fought the blaze with the boat valued at about 500 900 dollars.
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Holland, Mich
fTire
Ives
Appeals Board Bars Tax Refund Cases
Washington appeals board rules tax refund cases fall outside its jurisdiction in a test decision. The ruling affects how refunds are processed and who administers them.
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Appeals Board
Washington
New Board of Tax Appeals
Vision and sight clash in a Canuck nickname
A playful word puzzle notes a woman who enjoys the compliment vision yet rejects being labeled a sight. The quip centers on a punny clash between vision and sight and a Canadian nickname.
New York City Marshal Short in His Accounts
Deficiency of 50928 in City Marshal John McCann’s accounts reported to District Attorney Hanton by City Comptroller Craig. Shortfall equals the difference between personal taxes corrected on warrants delivered to the marshal and amounts turned in to the finance department.
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New York
John McCann
Hanton
Craig
Finance Department
Expend 22 000 000 Abroad This Year
New York reports that American tourists have spent abroad since April 1 and, by August 1, about 22 million dollars has come back to the United States. The figures come from the New York Federal Reserve bank and show larger overseas expenditures and repatriated funds.
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New York
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Difference Between Strong and Weak Verbs Mocked
A London Post item recalls a pupil answering an exam question by asserting that shouting “shut the door” is a strong verb, while adding “please” makes it weak, illustrating humorous misunderstanding of grammar. The quip highlights language teaching in a casual school setting.
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Londyn Post
Spread of Freedom and Humanity's Destiny
Quote attributed to Rossuth on freedom as a universal cause. The passage frames freedom as humanity's shared destiny and a global gain for all who seek it, reflecting 19th century liberal observations.
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Rossuth
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