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Washington County Republican Roster, Maine, 1954-1955, Washington County Republican Party

Maine History Documents

A directory of members of several Washington County Republican organizations and vote for Governor in 1952. Includes a summary of the Republican platform in the categories of International Affairs, National Affairs, State Affairs, State Constitution, Development, Agriculture, Labor and Industry, Education, Institutions, Welfare, Highways and Finance.

Washington County Republican Roster, Maine, 1950-1951, Washington County Republican Party

Maine History Documents

A directory of members of several Republication organizations for Washington County and the vote for Governor in 1948. Includes a summary of the Maine Republican Platform for 1950 with headings of Party Responsibility, Welfare and Security, Education, Highways, National Resources--Conservation and Development, Agriculture, Labor and Industry, Constitution, Finance and Taxes, State Valuation and Equalization, Commendation, Quoddy Survey, Veterans' Hospitalization, National Affairs, and Party Unity.

Washington County Republican Roster, Maine, 1944-45, Washington County Republican Party

Maine History Documents

A directory of members of Republican organizations in Washington County for 1944-45 and the vote for Governor in 1942.

Washington County Republican Roster, Maine, 1938-39, Washington County Republican Party

Maine History Documents

A directory of members of several Republican committees and clubs. Also includes a breakdown of votes for governor by county for 1936, and summaries of the Republican and Democratic platforms for 1938. The Democratic platform is broken into categories including the Quoddy Project, Fisheries, and a Federal Air Base.

Men And Women Of Maine: Speach [Sic] And Extracts Of Speaches Made By Colonel Roosevelt In Maine, August 18, 1914, Theodore Roosevelt

Maine History Documents

Extracts from a speech by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt at Lewiston, Maine. A few quotes are credited as having appeared in the Portland Daily Press, August 19, 1914. Includes sections under headings: Republican Organization Worse Than Ever; The Trust Problem; Farmers Most Difficult to Help; How Highway Policy Should Be Treated.

Cumberland County Roster, Maine Republican Party

Maine History Documents

Contains Republican organization for 1914, the vote for governor and congressmen in 1912, the vote of legislative classes in 1912, the Chicago platform of 1912, the call for the 1914 state convention in Augusta, the platform adopted at Augusta April 9, 1914, and a list of all Republican candidates. The party platform is explained for issues of the Tariff, National Administration, Prohibition, Public Utilities, Workmen's Compensation, 54-Hour Law, Mileage Rates, Woman's Suffrage, Ballot Reform, Good Roads, Presidential Primary, Increased Opportunity for Voting, Taxation of Intangible Property, Food Fish, and the Administration of Governor Haines.

State Of Maine Republican And Democratic Platforms, Maine Republican Party, Maine Democratic Party

Maine History Documents

A brief summary of the main views and principles of both parties. The Republican platform endorses the administration of President Taft as continuing the energetic and effective administration of President Roosevelt. It also includes reasonable regulation of interstate railroad rates, conservation of natural resources, and supporting prohibition and the vigorous enforcement of prohibition laws.

The Democratic platform pledges to support anyone, regardless of party, who endorses the several principles highlighted, including reducing state expenditures and readjusting the tax system, enforcement of laws, and enacting a corrupt practice act.

Inaugural Address Of William T. Cobb To The Legislature Of The State Of Maine, January 3, 1907, Maine Office Of The Governor

Maine History Documents

No abstract provided.

Inaugural Address Of Henry B. Cleaves To The Legislature Of The State Of Maine, January 3, 1895, Henry B. Cleaves

Maine History Documents

An update on the activities of several Maine state institutions delivered by Governor Henry B. Cleaves January 3, 1895.

Inaugural Address Of Edwin C. Burleigh To The Legislature Of The State Of Maine, January 8, 1891, Maine Office Of The Governor

Maine History Documents

No abstract provided.

Speech Of Hon. Lot M. Morrill Of Maine In The Senate Of The United States, February 5, 1868, Lot M. Morrill

Maine History Documents

A speech on the topic of Reconstruction by the Honorable Lot M. Merrill of Maine in the Senate of the United States, February 5, 1868.

Democratic Republican Party Resolution, 1832, Charles Stimson, Hanson H. Adams

Maine History Documents

A broadside announcing the unanimous approval of nominations for United States President and Vice-president of Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren; also approved was the Democratic list of candidates for Electors for the State of Maine.

A Brief Sketch Of Parties, The British And American, As Connected With The American System: Together With An Account Of The Extraordinary Doings Of The Maine Legislature For 1831, Maine Legislature

Maine History Documents

Contents include:

Chapter I: Origin of parties - The old division of Whig and Tory now existing under a different name - The principles these parties advocated before, and after the Revolution - The Whigs in favor of Independence as freemen, and manufacturers, the Tories contending for a submission to England - The war arose on these principles - One great cause of the Revolution was to establish the Independence of the American mechanic. Hence the origin of the American and British parties, as synonymous to Whig and Tory - Examination of the American and British parties - History of …

Speech Of The Hon. James A. Bayard, In The Senate Of The United States, James A. Bayard

Maine History Documents

Full title: Speech of the Hon. James A. Bayard, in the Senate of the United States, upon his motion made on the 16th of June, to postpone the further consideration of the bill declaring war against Great Britain, to the 31st of October.