Republicans Win Maine Election
Republicans won Maine by about six thousand votes with Bert M. Fernald leading in the governorship race against Obadiah Gardner. Returns from 468 of 519 cities showed a heavy rural turnout and likely Republican gains in Congress and the state legislature. Bryan commented on the Democratic gains in Maine.
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Portland
Maine
Gaye
Bert M. Fernald
Poland
Obadish Gardner
Rockland
Cobb
Davis
Allen
John G. Swasy
Burleigh
Frank £. Guernsey
Hitchcock
Chicago
Baltimore
William J. Bryan
Associated Press
A Living Torch Ends in Self Immolation at Salem Wis
Mrs. El ia Isbester, wife of James Inbester of Salem Wisconsin, died by self immolation in a pasture. She dressed in her new gown saturated with kerosene and set herself ablaze while her stepdaughter, age thirteen, watched as others could not cross the ring of flames. The husband was away seeking a doctor in Antioch.
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Kenosha
Wis
el Ia Iebester
James Inbester
Salem
Antioch
Isbester
Postoffice Robbery Suspects Nabbed After Shipboard Heist
Fargo officials report three men tied to the Mannhaven postoffice robbery have been arrested. The trio, all steamer workers from Biemarck to Mannhaven, carried out the theft when the ship docked at Mannhaven. A cook's tip to authorities followed a vault concealment attempt, after threats to his life.
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Fargo
N. D
Lacey
United States
Marshall Stout
Mannhaven
Biemarck
Twin City Markets. Minneapolis Sept 14 Dream Ite
Market notes report wheat No 1 on a steady market with prices and trading activity, along with dairy and livestock remarks. Reading shows a brisk field with slight shifts in futures and local price movements.
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Minneapolis
Whesat
Dalry
Fancy
Firete
Forest Fires Rampage Across Fort William and Port Arthur
Reports say towns along the Canadian Pacific line and a 30 mile stretch from the international boundary to Hymers are engulfed in the worst forest fires in memory. Camps along the Pigeon and Arrow rivers are destroyed while Thunder Cape and Silver Islet face great danger as smoke envelops the city.
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Port Arthur
Bueh Brea
Fort Willi
Thunder Cape
Canadian Pacific Railway
Duluth
Hymers
George Mooring
Pigeon River
Pigeon River Company
Arrow River
Bridge Death Toll Reaches Fifty Five in New York
A committee of the Central Federated union reports fifty five workmen killed in constructing the Blackwell's Island bridge over the Mast river. Fifteen deaths occurred at the Chelsea docks improvements. Investigators accuse city inspectors of concealing fatalities due to nonunion labor and unsafe high work.
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New York
Tve
Blackwell's Island
Mast River
Central Federated Union
Chelnea
Lofty Heights
New Manhattan Bridge
Gas Explosion Kills Pastor Family in Pittsburg
Pittsburg Pa Sept 11 two deaths followed an gas explosion at the home of Rev George Misquel pastor of the Greek Orthodox Catholic church. Mrs Sadie Misquel aged 32 and her four year old son Jacob Misquel died from burns. Two other persons were seriously burned and four injured by debris or burns as the wall collapsed.
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Pittsburg
George Misquel
Walla
Debri
Sadie Misquel
Jacob Misquel
Passavant Hospital
Bryan on Journey Shakes Hands in Columbus Stop
William J. Bryan the Democratic presidential candidate passed through Columbus on the Pennsylvania train No. 14. He did not speak, but greeted a crowd on the platform, shaking hands and answering questions during a ten minute stop. London hosts dinner for Judge Gary at Reform Club with iron and steel leaders from multiple nations.
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Bryan
Columbus
William J. Bryan
Pennsylvania
Wheeling
W. Va
Mr. Bryan
Frank Chance Signs Four Year Cubs Contract
National League president Harry Pulliam confirms Frank Chance has signed a four year deal with the Chicago Cubs covering 1909 to 1912. Chance will serve as both player and manager, guiding the team through those seasons.
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Cubs
Chicago
Harry Pulliam
National League
Frank Chance
Young Bears
Philadelphia to host federal fleet for Founders Week celebration
Announcement states that the federal government will send a fleet of vessels to Philadelphia to take part in Founders Week festivities next month marking the 228th anniversary of the city's founding.
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Philadel
Philadelphia
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