Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-03
Yesterdays Republican histories.

splendid example of Portland in COM
ing back into the Republican column
in such emphatic fashion is being fol-
lowed by the other Maine cities which
have made the mistake Of trusting
their affairs into Democratic hands in
recent years. Municipal elections were
held yesterday in II Maine cities and
rousing Republican victories were in
order all along the line. The Demo-
cratic wave that threatened to sweep
over the cities of the State has brok-
en- against the cliff of sane and sound
Republicanisin and is fast receding.
The great victory of Monday was
nebec dynasty of Democrats, which
has made so much noise in the past
few years. Last year DR.. Bunker, the
Republican nominee. was elected may
Or of Waterville, after several years
Of Democratic corruption and misrule,
| by bare plurality of 45 votes, while
the Democrats carried four of the
seven wards. This year Mayor Bun
ker is reelected by a margin of 215
votes and the Republicans carry five
of the seven wards. That was great
days work by the loyal Republicans of
| Watervile and they deserve the con-
CALCULATIONS of the party throughout
the State. There is no doubt where
| Waterville will stand next September.
| Over on the Androscoggin the Re-
publicans also did themselves proud.
! Auburn remains in line by an in
| creased. majority, being carried by
1876 last year and by 233 this year. In
| Lewiston, long a Democratic strong
| hold, last years majority Of 7S4 was
cut down to 442 This means that An
droscoggin like kennebec will be
solidly in the Republican column next
fail
Then there is the glorious word from
Eastport. Ellsworth. South Portland
ard Hallowell. Everyone of these four
cities went Democratic last year, and
everyone Of them was carried by the
Republicans Monday by Substantial
majoritics. They are in four different
counties, in widely separated parts of
the State and the significance of the
Republican victories in these four
cities yesterday is not to be misunder-
stood In Gardner there was COM
pletc Republican sweep this year. in
Bath there was no opposition to the
re-electiGn Of Mayor Hughes. but in
the ward elections. where there were
spirited contests. the Republicans car
ried six of the seven wards. Plainly
this is Republican year the whole
length of the Kenrebec and the pace
is set for Augusta next Monday. The
only city which gave the Democrats 4
ray Of cheer was Rockland, and the
ray is mighty small one for them
there in view Of their earlier victories
in that city. Last year the Republic
nine votes and this year the Democrats
carry it by So votes. a change too slight
to be even OF local significance
Thus the Republicans yesterday carr
ried Auburn, Waterville. Gardiner.
Ellsworth. PASSPORT, South Portland
and Hallowell. winning back the last
four from Democratic control. Bath is
soldly Republican except for the
mayor. who was not opposed. Saco
rc-electS its Citizen mayor. Lewiston
remains Democratic by a greatly re-
duced margin. Rockland furnished the
Only real Democratic victory Of the
day. and that by a margin of 80 votes.
1t was a great day for the Republicans
In the Maine cities, and next Monday
will be another. The Republicans of
Maine are getting together in the old
time spirit. They realize that this is
the year for Il State election and a
Prcsi lential election and therefore the
local elections are Of more than local
Importance. The turn of the Augusta
Republicans will come next Monday
The Journal is pleased to publish,