Bash Elected School Trustee Amid Local Council Rifts
In a tense Fort Wayne council meeting, Charles S. Bash won the school trustee seat amid factional maneuvering and chatter of ballot concerns. The session saw debates over gas franchise routes, track extensions, and public works funding, ending with shifts in support and contentious votes.
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Woodworth
Charles 8. Bush
Bursley
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Bash
W. W. Roykin
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Ning
Puptig Thergin
Belleve
Indiana traction lines merger moves forward in state
Indianapolis June 9 Another step in the merger of Indiana traction interests and the expansion of interurban lines toward Chicago Cincinnati Louisville Calumet and southern mills came as the Indiana Union Traction company filed incorporation papers with the secretary of state The $5 million company lists every sizable Indiana city as a potential line point and will consolidate the state rail and interurban networks under one management At a stockholders meeting in Anderson directors named Horace Stilwell and A C Carebenter presidents and T R Leeson B A Turpin and others as directors Fort Wayne Lafayette and other cities will see street car lines operated under the new union except Kokomo where a local company holds control and Logansport where lines intersect the Union Traction system.
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Unknown Woman Kidnaps Child in Michigan Rescue
Henry Hockemeyer reports his eight year old daughter vanished during morning, a woman and another girl seen with the child. Detectives tracked the abductors to Lake Shore depot and a Detroit-bound train. Jackson authorities hold the trio as the case unravels.
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Union Traction Co Elects Anderson Leaders
The Union Traction and Indianapolis Northern Traction merger directors were elected in Indianapolis. George F. McCulloch Adall Morgan J Levering Jones Philip Mati J A Van Osdol W C Sampson and W H Schoepl named as directors. Mee Cullach president Mati president War Osder secretary Sampson treasurer Stillwell to present a stock plan. next meeting set for June 30.
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Indiana Union Traction Company
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Traction Syndicate Plans Fast Rail Franchise Push
A northern Indiana traction company announces it will seek franchise rights to build an electric railroad from Fort Wayne through Logansport and toward Auburn and Autumn. The firm aims to convert major northern Indiana cities, including Port Wayne, with rapid construction and no delays.
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Senator Beveridge as Roosevelt's VP pick named by Lodge
Boston June 9 The Post prints an interview with Senator Lodge forecasting Roosevelt’s renomination and a western favorite for second spot. He says Beveridge of Indiana is most favored and hopes Taft will head the national committee in 1914. He adds Roosevelt will face no opposition at the convention.
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Presidential prospects and possible rivals debated
The fragment discusses Henry Ford era politics with mentions of Roosevelt as a leading figure. It notes uncertainty over a second term candidate, naming Senator Beveridge as a possible contender and Governor Cranston heading a Medillanal committee. It also references Senator Arnold as a potential return, reflecting speculative pre nominating period chatter.
Flood Hits Chase Creek Area Near Cuflun
Early reports from WSBBE Arizona describe a wall of water up to eight feet cascading down Chase Creek near Cuflun. The flood swept through the area late tonight damming the creek, washing away a number of dwellings, and leaving several residents dead or missing. Mexican inhabitants are listed among those affected as rescue efforts continue.
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Fire gutted Walner and Engter dry goods mill
Bulletin from Blufpton reports a fire at 1:50 am gutting the Walner and Engter dry goods store. The blaze started in the millinery on the first floor and spread to the second floor. The firm carried a 335,000 stock with 15,000 insurance. The building value was 20,000 with 18,000 insurance. The fire is not under control.
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Indiana Democratic Editorial Association Session Invited in Port Wayne
The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association plans its midsummer session in Port Wayne June 18 and 19. Senator Plemins urged members to bring guests. Former Senator Barrett will introduce, J. Stoll of South Bend will speak, and Samuel F Marsa ofNetian Anolis will address attendees. Henry Watterson may yet accept to speak at the mixer. The event will be at Mer Wayne hotel with Senator Hlomtag as host.
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Beveridge silent on vice presidency speculation
In Indianapolis on June 9 Senator Beveridge declined to repeat any statements about being a candidate for the vice presidency. He cited prior remarks and denied rumors of him being slated as contemporary chairman of the Republican National Convention next year.
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Water disaster halts as Mississippi flood peaks at record levels
Reports from St Louis and East St Louis describe river cresting at 47.78 feet with extensive flooding across Granite City Vernon and Madison. Widespread damage to homes and businesses, loss of life from capsized boat near Madison depot, evacuations and disrupted rail service on Eads Bridge. Citizens race to reinforce levees while river thieves reportedly plunder amid chaos.
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