Kentucky and local voting tales amid a spring reflection
A fragment from a midwestern newspaper recounts Kentucky political tensions with fraud claims in Republican primaries and a push for broader voter participation. It notes Negro voting barriers, cites Fairbanks papers, and contrasts election issues with a spring-outdoor leisure piece. It also covers a Pottawatomie monument plan in Marshall County and historic notes on Native tribes and relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent ‘Tucky
Tls
Tha
Hell
Fairbanks
Kentucky
A Tos
Delinquent Tax Collection Spars and Political Clash
The piece examines delinquent tax collection in Allen County, detailing John Wingate doings, court pressures, and a political battle between Democrats and Republicans over who should enforce tax collection. It alleges misuse of funds and accuses Wingate and allied newspapers of pressuring the public and officials to pursue delinquent taxes for political ends.
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John C. Wlagete
Posey
Allen Vouily
Wingate
Selomnvans
Iis
Sredevexaop
Pank
Hamas Tor Jirandyuillon Onl
Tittle
Wewnyaier
Funle
Scherman
Demann
Sehel Roan
Ate
Funk
Dirink
Dms
Ring
Howler
Br. Wingate
Allen County
Scheilman
Punk
Schelman
Jane
Wingale Ang Ale
Howlers
Mill Dam Breaks Breathe Life into Auburn Fishing Scene
In Auburn Indiana on April 24 a damaged dam near the Jerkey grist mill drained a seven acre pond. Water escaped through a built up dam allowing mud and fish to be found by workers and locals. Flooding cleared quickly after repairs with timbers and cement restoring the pond.
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Bist
Auburn
Ind
Butler
Hamilton
Fish Creek
Fish and Ball Lakes
Birthday Surprise for Herman Gerke in Decatur Indiana
In Decatur Ind on April 16 a group of neighbors and friends surprised Herman Gerke for his 38th birthday at his home north of Monmouth. The masked guests, hosted earlier at Mr and Mrs BR Fleming, enjoyed a Geneva social evening and luncheon. Guests included Mr and Mrs BR Star, DB Kunkle, W Fenner, S Christen, and S Peoples with John Magler among others.
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Klet
Decatur
Ind
Berman Serke
Monmouth
BR. K. Fleming
Gerke
Geneva
Messrs. and Mesdames B
BR. Star
DB Kunkle
Fenner
S. Christen
Peoples
John Magler
Lea and Goshes Chalk Up Season Plans
Incomplete fragment notes Lea will play at least three more games and Goshes will appear in Warsaw later this season, outlining upcoming schedule plans and venues.
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Goshes
Warsaw
Allen County Democratic Primary Candidate Declarations
A series of 1908 editorials announces multiple Allen County candidates for representative to the legislature. Names include Winnem G Wells, Eros Rosenwinkel, Eleon W Whitlers, Robart L Sirley, John B Manning, and Thomas J Connell, each pledging to run subject to Democratic voters at the party primary.
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Leno
Ronoubia
Winnem G. Wells
Conde
Allely
Bator Journal-Gezette
Allen County
Wea
ELEON
Whitlers
Namie Aa
Tohn B
Manning
Tung
Phomas' J
Connell
Aion Cauriti
Duiter’ Journal-Ganotter
Amouica
Allan
Thele
Mina Denony Oseph F. Get
Gszetter Cage
Plenge
Sherif
Democratic Priory
Aaron M. Reigheldeater
Egitor Jourgai-Gasexe
Wounty
Rubbrr
E. Kell
Ofttes
Paty Primirts
Robert B. Lipes
Edker—Picass
Tam
J. D. Butt
Bdltore Fleade
Ks Democritlia
David F- Spindler
Falter Journal
Garoltes
Tressurer
Alen
Tor
Journal-Gazette
Gemocratu
Puleoun
Prominent Fort Wayne Woman Louise Schmueckle Dies
Mrs Louise Schmueckle longtime Fort Wayne resident and prominent church worker dies suddenly at hospital from heart failure aged about fifty six. She aided Trinity German Lutheran church and Lutheran hospital project, leaving husband Charles and nine children and fourteen grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday from residence then church with Rev Paul Stoeppelwerth officiating.
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Fort Wayne
Louise Schmueckle
Charles Tape
St. Mary's Avenue
Journal Gazette
Pape
Charles Pape
Eil
Quarners
Ottenstein
Hanover
Germany
Beaumon
Lutheran Church
Lutheran Hospital
Charles. Pape
Charles
Albert. C
Edward
Walter O
Edna Paner
Mr. Pape
William C. Pape
Henry
E. H. Buuck
Henry Plonro
Israel
Nellie Pane
Eminens Dothernn
Paul Stoeppelwerth
Ag Slater
Bo Warntse
Nna
Glocekle
Fubively
North Dakota
Louise Fricke
San Fanelsco
Albert Schinwecht
Delphos
Fred Schmueckla
Columbus
Fethe Tunorni
Cage Street
Welock
Wilk Belfe
Samuel Wagen
Mrs E J McLallen Reported Much Improved
Rat News Bureau reports Mrs E J McLallen showing clear signs of improvement after illness. The article notes she was under medical care at home with parental support and mentions relatives visiting to share hope and encourage recovery.
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Rat News Bureau
Contimbia Crry
Mevatioen
Hanker
Addison
Minkey
Princeton
Indy
Mayen
Mes
Dewitt Mi Shale
Albert R Thomas declares bid for prosecuting attorney post
In a fragmented notice, Albert R Thomas announces his candidacy for a second term as prosecuting attorney. He asserts alignment with Democratic voters and sets the election date as May 7909, referencing county proceedings and the will of the voters.
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Jaurval-Gazette
Viece
Wf Allen Sour
Bie Kottientlag
Prin
Albert R Thomas
Family Reunion at Sutton Home Yesterday
A pleasant family tourney at the home of Mr and Mrs C Sutton in Decatur brought together parents and children after a long separation. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Sutton William and Ethel Sutton Mr and Mrs John A Sutton and others from Detroit Buffalo and Fort Wayne with Miss Marty Pennypacker and Mrs Arthur C Ventura among the guests.
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Rist
Decatur
Alfe
C. Sutton
Hay
Hoon
Mra
Sutton
William
Ethel Sutton
John A. Sutton
Lel Resi
Peles
Mabel
Detroit
Mich. Me
Alea Marty
Y. Pennypacker
Buffalo
X. Yi
Arthur C. Ventina
Fort Warns
Warsaw High School Loses Contest To Goshen
Warsaw High School suffers a defeat to Goshen in a district match as city officials and school leaders push forward with plans for a regional championship. The game date and precise scores are unclear due to OCR errors, but the result is noted in this brief metropolitan report.
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Warsaw
Goshen
Fifty-Five More Picked Up on the Gut Excursion Day
Industrial News reports the Wabash line inaugurated a busy Tugio excursion from Fort Wayne with about 100 passengers boarding at One Hundred Forty Fort Wayne spots. Morning weather was foul yet afternoon saw increased sales and a total of 260 tickets collected upon return. The Line notes rising rates but notes strong demand as midseason draws 500 weekly excursionists and nearby lines offer 100 mile round trips at low fares attracting several dozen travelers.
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Fort Wayne
Greth
Ravids
Indiana
de Watnih
de Burney
Ieapedal
Mickey Plata
Lake Shore retrenchment trims 750 workers amid policy shift
Lake Shore announces a broad retrenchment cutting wages and reducing staff across several departments. In Elkhart and other towns, 750 workers are laid off or working reduced hours as freight demand drops. Signal and roadmaster divisions lead the cuts, with roundhouse crews and locomotive hands reassigned or furloughed.
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Goshen Democrat
Sterday
Lake Shore
Elishart Ile
Informatio Mada Public
Round House
Elkhart
Collinwood
Cleveland
Buffalo
Adrian
Poledo
Rec
Smoker, reception for Wells as trainsmen praise his legislative work
The event featured three candidates and several ship membership applications with a hearty reception for The Hon. W. B. Wells by trainsmen. A Pennsylvania station incident disrupted evening schedules when No 28 the New York Chicago flyer’s cylinder head blew, yet no train delay occurred. Conductor Homer L. Baltimore of the Wabash, long hospitalized, is near discharge after a Port Wayne accident on October 15. Baltimore was injured when thrown from a box car, losing his left leg below the knee and part of his right foot.
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Warsaw Times
Hatrack
Pennsylvania
Jane Sloat
Pennsylvania Railroad
W. H. Eiler
Sammy & Levihan
Jane Sloan
Chicago
Winona Dake
Warsaw
Telly
Jane Slogn
Wells
Pennsylvania Station
Homer L. Baltimore
The
Wabash
Port’ S Hospital
Baltimore
Port Wayne
Apartment House From Homestead Plans Modern Flats
Architect Charles R Weatherhore prepares remodeling for the Glutting homestead into a modern apartment house with a Wantrome residence in front and complete flats. Steam heat in every room and a project value around 305.00. completion expected within days. Major Harold Magrew dies in Indianapolis after cerebral hemorrhage at banquet. he was former city council member and once president of the board of public works. White arrested for theft at a saloon on Calhoun Street.
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Charles R. “Weatherhore
H. GC. Magrew
Indianapolis
Harold ©. Magres
Liwkce
Board of
Nubile Works
Columbia City Defeats Winona Team in Openers
Winona Agricultural College was defeated by Columbia City high school in Winona Ind on Saturday. Theodore Leininger and Ralph White formed the Columbia City battery as two new players joined the lineup. Prof J C Sanders managed the team and praised the squad after the victory in the first game of the season.
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Columbia City
Ind
Winona Agricultural College
Winona
Columbia City High School
Columbia City Echo
J.C. Sanders
Theodore Leininger
Ralph White
Columbia City Battery
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