Indiana Cities Hold Elections With a Third Ticket in Field
In Indiana on Tuesday Democrats generally prevailed in major cities. South Bend saw Fred W. Keller win over Democrat nominee Patrick Joyce, while Joseph E. Bell carried Indianapolis by a wide margin. Fort Wayne and other cities showed liberal and anti corporation shifts amid multiple tickets and slow counts.
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Indiana
South Bend
Indianapolis
Fred W. Keller
Citizens
Patrick Joyce
Joseph E. Bell
William H. Johnson
Bell
Charles H. Buck
William H Latourette
William H. F. Boerger
Anderson
Oswald Ryan
Jesse H. Mellett
Terre Haute
Donn Roberts
Hunter
Will W. Robbins
Richmond
Zimmer
Ralph W. Gaylor
Melville W. Mix
Mishawaka
Benjamin W. Rosse
Heilman
Evansville
Muncie
Rolland Bunch
Kitselman
Vincennes
George E. Greene
Frank Guthrie
Logansport
Gary
Police Stand With Striking Trolleys In Sympathetic Walkout
In Indianapolis on November 5 twenty nine patrolmen refused to ride streetcars to protect non union conductors and motormen. They surrendered their badges to Superintendent Hyland and offered to help maintain order without riding. The superintendent filed charges, and police were withdrawn from streetcar duty as strikebreakers retreated to barns. Streetcar officials then said no cars would run without police protection.
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Indianapolis
Hyland
New York Names Judges and House Composition Change
New York State Assembly results show Judge William E. Werner elected chief judge of the court of appeals by about 80 000 votes with Judge Hiscock earning a similar plurality for associate judge. The new assembly standing is Democrats 59 Republicans 75 Progressives 16.
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New York
William E. Werner
Court of Appeals
Hiscock
Democrats Win As Ward Totals Show Clear City Victory
The city election on Tuesday produced decisive majorities for Democrats across wards, with voters and machines showing stronger Democratic organization. Wet and Dry issues influenced results, and the floating vote was largely captured before noon. a few ballots at closing could not have altered the clerk’s outcome. The piece urges reading the tabulation for the full story.
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Covington
Tri Kappa Postpones Annual Charity Dance
The Tri Kappa Sorority delays its Dec 26 Charity Dance due to hard financial times. They will not ask business men to buy tickets this year but will continue charity work with funds on hand and plans to raise funds later if needed.
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Tri Kappa
Big Auction Clearing Sale on South Third Street
James Slim advertises a large real estate and goods auction on South Third street starting Saturday afternoon November 8, 1913. Items include house hold goods lumber and second hand goods. Purchasers on sums over ten dollars receive 12 months time to pay.
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James Slim
South Third Street
Judyville Wins $25,000 School Site Amid Regional Rail Talk
The final site for the Wm. C. Smith bequest school in Williamsport favors Judyville. Located near the county center with a C. and E. I. branch, Judyville could gain a rail link to Winthrop or Attica, boosting its growth and challenging Williamsport if the line extends.
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Wm. C. Smith
Williamsport
Kramer
George Butler
Judyville
Winthrop
Brazil
Attica
Wabash
Traction Road Extension Rumors Reach Crawfordsville Area
Rumors persist that the traction line will extend west through Waynetown Millsboro Veedersburg and Covington to Danville in early spring. Those in the know say the plans are based on actual completed transactions with the route running parallel to the Big Four and linking several smaller towns to Danville and Crawfordville.
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Crawfordsville
Waynetown
Millsboro
James F. Fielder as Next Governor of New Jersey
James F. Fielder, described as a close associate of the President, is projected as the next governor of New Jersey. The report notes political backing and anticipated succession within the state administration.
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New Jersey
Invitations Issued for Miss Jessie Wilson Sayre Wedding
Washington dispatch notes 400 guests will attend the White House ceremony on November 25 with Rev. Sylvester Beach officiating. Miss Jessie Wilson will be attended by sisters Margaret and Eleanor, bridesmaids, and Dr. Wilfred Grenfell as best man.
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Washington
Jessie Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Margaret
Eleanor
Mary G. White
Baltimore
Voucher College
Adeline Mitchell Scott
William L. Scott
Marjorie Brown
United States
Miss Wilson
New York
White House
Death of Danville Carpenter Sylvanus VanHook at 72
Sylvanus VanHook 72 a long time Danville resident and local carpenter died at his home 724 East Johnson Street at 12 05 this morning after a prolonged pneumonia illness He was born in Covington Ind and leaves a wife and son Two years ago he was assaulted near his home by Aleck Wright John Harper and Charles White who were convicted Wright and Harper are in prison He was a brother of A R VanHook south of town and John VanHook of the city
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Sylvanus VanHook
Danville
East
Johnson Street
Covington
Ind
Mr. van Hook
Aleck Wright
John Harper
Chas. White
Wright
Harper
Democrat
A. R. VanHook
John VanHook
Republican Victory Parade Celebrates Broad Street Triumph
Philadelphia reports the head of the Republican parade advancing with red fire up Broad Street to Chestnut as returns show the party winning the city ticket by an estimated 50 000 to 60 000 votes and fusion losses limited to a few ward council seats while Pittsburgh also sees a Machine candidate triumph.
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Philadelphia
Broad Street
Chestnut
Blankenburg
Pittsburg
Armatrong
Contested City Races Shape Highway Loan Vote
The sweep of two major city races could swing a $50,000,000 highway loan, but upstate districts have drowned the bill. In the superior court contest, Webster Grim leads James Alcorn of the city, a rematch of political flavor.
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Porter
Washington
Judgce
Superior Court
Webster Grim
James Alcorn
Gustin Holland Seized on Assault Charge in Cates
Deputy Sheriff John Glover arrested Gustin Holland of Cates on a warrant for assault and battery. He posted 3500 bond for circuit court appearance. Reputed to be a troubled youth with prior knife threats and drunken brawls as investigators probe possible links to illegal activity in the village.
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John Glover
Cates
Gustin Holland
Lafayette Lad Draws Fine After Auto Run
Jay Jamison of Lafayette was tried in Fountain circuit court before Judge Schoonover and fined 40 dollars plus costs totaling 79.90 with attorney fees. Involved were Max McCullough of Williamsport. the crash near Attica injured Mrs. Crone and Mrs. Dunklebarger. an affidavit charged violation of motor vehicle laws. Jamison was jailed briefly after arrest in Indianapolis and brought to Covington to answer.
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Jay Jamison
Lafayette
Attica
Fountain
Minor Crone
Dunklebarger
Crone
Jamison
Indianapolis
Covington
Kitchen Cabinet Sale Promoted by Kerr & Sons
In another column the Kitchen Cabinet ad from Geo. W. Kerr & Sons touts a great club sale of a splendid kitchen article. Read it carefully.
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Geo. W. Kerr & Sons
Local grocer Robert Rinn takes over John McDonald stock
Robert Rinn, recently returned from California, has purchased the John McDonald stock of groceries and is now in charge. He plans to expand the stock at once and offer an up to date grocery. John will stay with the firm for a time.
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Robert Rinn
California
John McDonald
Robert
Myers Seeks Guardship at Northern Prison
Wally Myers hopes to become the prison guard at the Northern Prison if supporters can secure him the position. He has had past frictions with Democratic peers and sees the appointment as a way to ease tensions while serving quietly and effectively.
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Wally Myers
Wally
City repairs McGeorge Block clarified by mayor
The mayor says last week's Citizens' Column article misrepresented the case. Officials explain the McGeorge building repairs involved screen doors at the council chamber entrance and blocking up under the safe.
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Republican
Growing Corn in the Southwest Exhibit in Covington
Southwest farmers now grow all their corn and export surpluses. Reports show yields of 50 to 80 bushels per acre on land costing 20 to 85 dollars per acre, suitable for pasture and dairying. An exhibit car from the Cotton Belt Route will show this land’s products in Covington on November 14, with free admission from 10 am to 5 pm at the Big Four Depot.
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Southwest
Covington
Big Four
Entertained Friends by DeHaven Home Euchre Club
Mr and Mrs Alvah DeHaven hosted the Young Married Folks Euchre group on North Fourth Street. A six oclock dinner preceded an evening of cards with Halloween decor and pumpkin face favors. Mrs Court Dice won with a jack o lantern filled with popcorn.
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Alvah DeHaven
Euchre Club
North Fourth Street
Mrs. Court Dice
Messrs and Mesdames M. Mayer
John LaTourette
C. W. Pice
T. E. Rainier
L. M. Dunlap
R. A. Rogers
Oscar Phebus
Russell Alien
George Schwin
Claude Philpott
Roy Sanders
Elmer Wilkey
Arista DeHaven
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Hoosterdam
New York State Assembly
Illinois
Cea T. H. McGeorge
L. P. Little
Chas. Baldwin
W. Scott Hugel
W. E. Bilsland
Worth Reed
S. P. Gray
Jas. K. Ritchey
Cit Ee
M. F. Steely
G. A. Law
Cit
Thos. M. Vyse
David Wolfe
Albert Hegg
S.C. Kaufman
James F. Fielder
American Press Association
Washington Society
Republican Organization
Hase
Chesiey
McDonald Grocery
John
Myers
Guard
Merry
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