Indiana Cities Hold Elections With Multiple Tickets
Indiana voters across major cities elected Democrats in numerous races as many towns featured third and even fourth or fifth tickets. Notable results include Joseph E. Bell winning Indianapolis mayor, Fred W. Keller defeating Patrick Joyce in South Bend, and Donn Roberts and others sustaining a Democratic trend amid multi ticket contests and slow hand 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. Poerger
Anderson
Oswald Ryan
Jesse H. Meil Jett
Terre Haute
Donn Roberts
Hunter
Will W. Robbins
Richmond
Zimmer
Ralph W. Gaiior
Melville W. Mix
Mishawaka
Benjamin W. Bosse
Heilman
Evansville
Mincie
Rolland Vuaneh
Kitselman
Vincennes
George
Police Oppose Streetcar Duty Rerun in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on November 5 twenty nine patrolmen refused police duty on streetcars. They handed badges to Superintendent Hyland saying they would not ride to aid strike breakers. Officials said charges may follow as cars halted and authorities moved back.
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Indianapolis
Hyland
Assembly Elects Werner Chief Judge And Roster Shifts
In New York State on Nov 5 Judge William Werner Republican wins as chief judge of the Court of Appeals by about 30 000 votes with Judge Hiscock securing a similar plurality for associate judge. The next assembly stands Democrats 59 Republicans 75 Progressives 16.
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New York
William ©. Werner
Rep
Court of Appeals
Hiscock
Women Vote in Illinois Local Elections
Women voters cast ballots in 24 Illinois cities in wet and dry contests. Local results hinged on the strength of newly enfranchised voters and their turnout at the polls.
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Chicago
Illinois
Democrats Win in City Election Amid Tight Races
Voters turned out heavily in the city election held Tuesday with decisive majorities for Democrats in most wards. The Wet and Dry issue influenced results, and the Democratic organization leveraged strong voter turnout, including the floating vote, while the clerk’s race remained doubtful. The tabulated results reveal the campaign dynamics and overall tone of victory.
Tri Kappa Charity Dance Postponed This Year
The Tri Kappa Sorority of this place postpones the annual Charity Dance set for December 26 citing financial hardship. They will not ask businessmen to buy tickets but pledge continued charity support if needed and say plans are pending to raise funds later.
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Tri Kappa
Big Auction Clearing Sale on South Third Street
James Slim advertises a sale of real estate, household goods, lumber, and second hand items on South Third Street starting Saturday at 6 p m. November 8 1913. Purchasers on sums over 10 dollars receive 12 months time to pay.
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James Slim
South Third Street
Judyville Chosen for William C. Smith School Site
The planned 25000 dollar school building from the will of Wm. C. Smith will be located in Judyville after a county wide review. Judyville offers central location and a railroad line with C. and E. I. branch potential connections to Winthrop Brazil or Attica. If the railroad extension occurs Judyville could rival Williamsport and boost local growth.
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Wm. C. Smith
Williamsport
Kramer
George Butler
Judyville
Winthrop
Brazil
Attica
Wabash
Traction Road Plan May Extend West Through Five Towns
Rumors persist that the Crawfordsville traction line will extend west through Waynetown Hillsboro Veedersburg Covington to Danville in spring. Those in the know say the plan is based on completed transactions and the route runs parallel to the Big Four connecting many towns with Danville and Crawfordsville.
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Crawfordsville
Waynetown
Hillsboro
James F. Fielder Sees Friend Named Next New Jersey Governor
James F. Fielder predicts his ally will assume New Jersey governorship as successor to the current administration. The report highlights political maneuvering and anticipated shift in state leadership.
Wedding of Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson Planned at White House
Washington reports invitations issued for the November 25 White House wedding of Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson and Francis Bowes Sayre. About 400 guests will attend the fourteenth White House wedding. Rev. Sylvester Beach will officiate.
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Washington
Jessie Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Margaret
Eleanor
Mary G. White
Baltimore
Voucher College
Adeline Mitchell Scott
William Sk. Scott
Marjorie Brown
United States
Miss Wilson
Dee
Siender
New York
Ivors
White House
Republican parade marks decisive Philadelphia victory
Philadelphia reports a sweeping Republican triumph as Mayor Blankenburg’s successor and the entire city ticket win by a large margin. Fusion losses are widespread with only a few council seats captured in wards favoring independents, while Pittsburgh also records a GOP victory led by Armstrong.
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Philadelphia
Republican Organization
Broad Street
Chestnut
Blankenburg
Pittsburg
Armstrong
Election battles shape up over highway loan and judge race
Beating Porter, the Washington candidate. The vote of these two great cities may pull the 50 million highway loan through, but upstate districts swamp it. In the superior court race Webster Grim leads James Alcorn in this city as the Democratic candidate previously for governor.
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Porter
Washington
Superior Court
Webster Grim
James Alcorn
Danville carpenter Sylvanus VanHook dies after illness
Sylvanus VanHook aged 72 and long time Danville resident died at his home 724 East Johnson street at 12:05 this morning after a pneumonia illness. He was born in Covington Indiana and his wife and son survive. Two years ago he was assaulted near his home by Aleck Wright John Harper and Chas White, injuries prompting major surgery from which he never fully recovered. Wright and Harper are serving time for the attack. He was brother to A R VanHook and John VanHook.
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Sylvanus VanHook
Danville
East
Johnson Street
Covington
Ind
Mr. van Hook
Aleck Wright
John Harper
Chas. White
Wright
Harper
Press-Democrat
A. R. VanHook
John VanHook
Gustin Holland Arrested on Assault Charge
Deputy Sheriff John Glover arrested Gustin Holland of Cates on a warrant charging assault and battery. Bond set at $300 for appearance in circuit court. Described as a wild lad with prior trouble and rumored to be connected to illicit alcohol in the village.
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John Glover
Cates
Gustin Holland
Lafayette Lad Draws Fine for High Speed Ride
Joy Jamison of Lafayette was tried in Fountain circuit court before Judge Schoonover for speeding through Attica streets at forty mph. He paid a total of 79.90 including costs and attorney fees after a wagon collision near the levee. Mrs. Crone was injured. Jamison was arrested in Indianapolis and brought to Covington to face the charge, feeling humiliated to remain in jail during bond preparation.
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Joy Jamison
Lafayette
Attica
Fountain
Minor Crone
Dunklebarger
Crone
Jamison
Indianapolis
Covington
A Car Load of Cabinets At The Kerr & Sons Sale
A Kitchen Cabinet sale by Geo. W. Kerr & Sons features a great club event. The advertisement highlights a large assortment of kitchen cabinets and urges readers to read the notice carefully for details.
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Geo. W. Kerr & Sons
New Owner Takes Over McDonald Grocery Stock
Robert Rinn, fresh from California, purchases the John McDonald stock of groceries and assumes charge. He plans to expand the stock and offer an up to date grocery. John will stay with the firm for a period to assist.
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Robert Rinn
California
John McDonald
Robert
Myers Seeks Guard Position at Northern Prison
Wally Myers aims for a guardship at the Northern Prison if his party can secure the appointment. He has not always felt favored by Democratic brethren, and the post would help mend relations. He would serve in his quiet, effective manner.
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Wally Myers
Wally
City repairs misrepresented by Citizens column
The Mayor says last week's Citizens column misrepresented repairs to the McGeorge building. The committee explains the repairs were screen doors at the council chamber entrance and blocking up under the safe.
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Citizens
Republican
Southwest farmers now grow all their corn
Southwest farmers have shifted from reliance on northern states to producing sufficient corn for home use and export. Reported yields of 30 to 80 bushels per acre on $20 to $35 per acre land, suitable for pasture and dairy. An exhibit car from the Cotton Belt Route, to be in Covington on November 14 from 10 am to 7 pm at Big Four Depot, offers admission free.
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Southwest
Covington
Big Four Depot
Entertaining Evening by DeHaven Couple
Mr and Mrs Alvah DeHaven hosted the Young Married Folks Huchre club at their North Fourth Street home. A six o'clock dinner followed by cards featured Halloween decor and pumpkin favor pins. Mrs Court Dice won with a large Jack o lantern and popcorn.
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Alvah DeHaven
Huchre Club
North Fourth Street
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Echees T. H. McGeorge
L. P. Little
Chas. Baldwin
W. Scott Hugel
W. E. Bilsland
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S. P. Gray
Jas. A. Ritchey
M. F. Steely
G. A. Law
Thos. M. Vyse
David Wolfe
James F. Fielder
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American Presa Association
Washington Society
Sylvanus Vanttook
Menz
M. Schessey
McDonald Grocery
John
Myers
Guard
Merryman‘s
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