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    Louis Jefferson Brann (July 6, 1876 – February 3, 1948) was an American lawyer and political figure. He was the 56th Governor of Maine. Brann was born...
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    1954 under a reform platform as the first Democratic governor since Louis J. Brann left office in 1937, and only the fifth since 1857. Muskie pressed for...
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    Senator Wallace White was re-elected to a second term over Governor Louis J. Brann. Although 1936 is typically seen as the end of Maine's status as a national...
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    election took place on September 10, 1934. Incumbent Democratic Governor Louis J. Brann defeated Republican challenger Alfred K. Ames. This was the only Maine...
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  • the Republican nominee for Governor of Maine. He lost to Democrat Louis J. Brann. Brann was the first Democrat elected Governor of Maine since Oakley C...
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    not seek re-election. Democratic candidate Louis J. Brann defeated Republican candidate Burleigh Martin. Brann was the first Democrat elected Governor of...
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    plantation as a polling station and meeting place. The school was named for Louis J. Brann, who was Governor of Maine at the time of its construction in 1934....
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    Barrows defeated Democratic Party challenger (and former Governor) Louis J. Brann. Communist Party USA candidate Winfred V. Tabbutt received 325 votes...
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  • Berube, state legislator Romeo T. Boisvert, mayor and state legislator Louis J. Brann, 56th Governor of Maine during the Great Depression T.F. Callahan, state...
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    election took place on September 14, 1936. Incumbent Democratic Governor Louis J. Brann did not seek re-election. Republican Lewis O. Barrows defeated Democratic...
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    and become the first Democrat to be elected to the Blaine House since Louis J. Brann in 1934, and only the fourth Democrat in the 20th century. This is currently...
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    print shop turned Brann's interest toward journalism, and he became a cub reporter. As his career progressed, he worked in St. Louis, Galveston, Houston...
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  • its early balloting. While Maine had elected a Democratic governor (Louis J. Brann) and two Democratic congressmen in both 1932 (although President Herbert...
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    1941 Preceded by Louis J. Brann Succeeded by Sumner Sewall Secretary of State of Maine In office 1935–1937 Governor Louis J. Brann Preceded by Robinson...
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    pp. 632–633. "Louis Jefferson Brann". National Governors Association. Retrieved March 3, 2023. Somerville, Cliff (January 5, 1933). "Brann Pleads for Economy...
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  • 20, 1933 May 6, 1935 Louis J. Brann death 23 Edward P. Murray Bangor Penobscot July 18, 1935 September 18, 1947 Louis J. Brann elevated to Maine Supreme...
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    Hall Performing Arts Center Kennebec River Laura E. Richards House Louis J. Brann, 56th Governor of Maine George Burgess, the first Episcopal bishop of...
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    senator elected. Republican hold. ▌Y Owen Brewster (Republican) 58.6% ▌Louis J. Brann (Democratic) 41.3% Maryland George L. P. Radcliffe Democratic 1934 Incumbent...
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  • the Maine Superior Court, and on July 18, 1935, Democratic Governor Louis J. Brann appointed the Republican Manser as an Associate Justice of the Maine...
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    faced a great degree of competition from independent candidates Nathaniel J. Holmberg, Andrew Olaf Devold, and John G. Alexander. The candidates were:...
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  • the Republican nominee for governor. He lost to incumbent Democrat Louis J. Brann. His wife was a prominent member of the Daughters of the American Revolution...
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    Representative from Dexter and former Governor (1925–29) Louis J. Brann, former Governor of Maine (1933–37) Brann was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. 1940...
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  • Wallace H. White (R) 1932 Herbert Hoover/ Charles Curtis (R) N 1933 Louis J. Brann (D) 26R, 7D 93R, 58D 2D, 1R 1934 1935 22R, 11D 96R, 55D 1936 Alf Landon/...
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  • of "Rock Island Line" at prison farms in Arkansas. October 9 – The St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Detroit Tigers, 4 games to 3, to win their third World...
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    qualified to receive reparations for their war claims". In 1935, Governor Louis J. Brann appointed Beliveau to the Maine Superior Court. He was then appointed...
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    McLean Democratic nominee for Governor of Maine 1928, 1930 Succeeded by Louis J. Brann U.S. House of Representatives Preceded by Donald B. Partridge Member of the U...
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  • and thousands die. The first production model PCC streetcar, built by St. Louis Car Company, is placed in service by Pittsburgh Railways. June 7 – The Steel...
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  • Judicial Court In office November 20, 1933 – August 21, 1947 Appointed by Louis J. Brann Personal details Born 1877 Guilford, Maine, U.S. Died August 21, 1947...
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  • nominee for U.S. senator from Maine (Class 1) 1934 Succeeded by Louis J. Brann Preceded by Louis J. Brann Democratic nominee for Governor of Maine 1936...
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  • actor (d. 2018) Johnny Unitas, American football player (d. 2002) May 11 Louis Farrakhan, African-American Muslim leader Anna Marguerite McCann, first...
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