Allen County political candidates seek Democratic primary votes
A fragment from the Ohio era shows multiple names announcing candidacy for county offices in Allen County. Included are claims to seek the Democratic nomination for representative, sheriff, recorder, and coroner, subject to Democratic voters and the primary process. Names include Fenen Fleming, Shirley, Joun Manning, Getz, Aaron M. Relcuelderser, Christi Von deray, Robert S. Retly, and Peter B. Lipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Democraia A
Shirley
Allen Aou
Democratic Party
Jou E Manning
Euiter
Aaron M. Relcuelderser
Journal-Gazette
Tam
Tor
Robert
Pisess
Peoert B. Lipes
Pressroup draft confuses party message and candidate stance
The document appears garbled but hints at a pre election press strategy. It discusses how a standard bearer may be viewed and references opposition messaging. Specific names, dates, or places are unclear due to the damaged text. entities remain uncertain.
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Teyrubbosh Press
Pennsylvania's Great Graft and Capitol Scandal
A dramatic account recalls alleged graft in Pennsylvania during the 1960s building boom. It accuses contractors William, James and others of overcharging for furniture and materials, inflating the capitol’s cost to about 13 million dollars, with alleged waste totaling millions and dramatic public shock at the revelations.
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John H. Suuvterser
Willam
Gingraly Wo
Muthnes
Exstate Teaserer
James Bt. Siuniaker
Pruligylvainia
Quay
William TL Berry
Sir Berry
Capitol Building
Harsishurs
Pennaylyant
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Harrisburg
Fcropolis
India
Wilhelmahnehe
Hasse
Advertising and politics mix in Indiana campaign notes
A jumble of 19th century ads and political analysis discusses advertising costs for merchants, coroner candidates, and delegate battles at the Indiana state convention. It cites Mr Carnegie gifts, a South Bend newspaper, and voter sentiment toward Jim Watson, with figures on rents, salaries, and advertising outlays.
Democrats of Tikhart County Convene Delegates for Do Conn
Political action in Tikhart County Saturday as Democrats elected delegates to the state convention and instructed them to support Charles Do Conn for governor. Strong local party process and candidate backing noted.
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Charles W. Aller
Allen County
Marein
Watson
Democrats
Tikhart
Charles Do. Conn
Guv Ernar
Kerr Murray's gets big contract for U S gas plant
Kerr Murray company, manufacturers of mass machinery, wins a $14,000 contract to build the gas plant for the United States at Omaha Nebraska. The plant will manufacture gas to inflate balloons for the army and signal corps, marking the first such order for a Fort Wayne firm and boosting local industry recognition.
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Kerr Murray Company
United States
Omaha
Neb
Army and Signal Corps
Seal Company
Fort Wayne
Kerr Murray
Trainmen Opposed to Sixteen Hour Law Worldwide
Railroad employees oppose the sixteen hour law, arguing it imposes unnecessary hardship. Formerly engines and firemen worked up to twenty hours. now crews must leave locomotives along the line, risking delays and reduced earnings. Freight crews face added burdens as trains may need side tracking near limits of the work period.
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Anga
Tan
Excursion season prep and railroad funding setbacks
The article notes planned work funded by the executive budget, with most last year’s spend going to finish prior construction. Frank W. Morse of the Grayd Prairie railroad arrives in Lafayette with other officials, signaling a strong rail growth. Wabash freight business booms despite a dull season, while passenger lines prepare for April excursions and inch toward last year’s rates.
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Frank W. Morse
Griyd Paeble
Lifayette
Sunilus
William WY. Stuart
Tally Ang
WM. Cary
Morse
Anna Morse
United States
Purdue University
Washington University
St. Louis
Wabash Railroad
Port Wayne
Grad Vrunte
Pacific
Montreal
William ¥. Stuart
Lafayette Laurier
Wabash
Gettien Rimdy
Chicago
Wabash Pay Car Friday Notices Issued
Notices posted at Wabash offices announce the pay car arrival date. The monthly sap checks distribution will occur Friday morning at 9 o'clock in Fort Wayne. Electrical cooking demonstrations run this week at Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction offices on Harrison Street from 10 to 12 and 2 to 5.
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The
Wabash
Fort Wayne
Sap
Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Co
Harrison Street
Heavy Construction on Pennsylvania Project Report
Engineering reports indicate heavy construction on Pennsylvania progresses with full appropriation to be expended this year. The compilation notes substantial funding and ongoing work across multiple sites under a centralized plan.
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Pennsylvania
Real estate transfers listed by J O Heller and others
Real estate sales and transfers noted including multiple parcels in Hanna's addition, Springtald town, Bel River and Cedar Creek townships. Buyers include Indiana Leah and Trust Co, Tony Dewlite, Weaton, John Benward, Rine, and P. Plekand among others with prices around 4 to 4.5 dollars and fractions.
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J. O. Heller
Ahvtracter
Ciry
Jove Miller Et al
Rose Raswelier
Hanna
Indiana
Leah and Truat Co
Koenlers
U's
Tony Dewlite
Timbrook
D. Herrick
Weaton
S. McCulloch
Marlon Township
John Benward
Benward
Bel River Township
North
Walor Shi
Billeces
Child Breaks Left Arm in Play at Columbia City
In Columbia City on March 15 Tad Frainces, the 42 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs. Ralle Chamberlain of Washington township, fractured both bones of the left forearm while at play Saturday afternoon. The traces livles were reduced by Br. S. R Wh ot Laud, and the child is doing well.
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Columbia City
Tad
Barch
Taft Campaign Expenditure Ties Up In Ohio and Midwest
A sweeping look at Taft's prevails spending shows Ohio absorbing the largest outlay with 750000 dollars, while Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma plus other states received heavy funding. The article notes Charles Taft as William Howard Taft's influential brother steering salaries for staff and campaign hires and mentions Hearst and Delmont as contrasting spending examples. It highlights the scale of cash poured into the Taft operation, the state-by-state push, and internal campaign dynamics in Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas.
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Washington
Deuilsguine
Chierles
Anu
Baie Brace
Linnie
Boon Mainley
Aingly
Alarka
Puto Hearst
Waliam Randalph Hearst
Fant
Hearst
Bearst
Taft
Hit
August Delmont
Charles Platt
Charles
William
Charles P. Wie
William Tr
Comer
Chaylea P
Howe
Bl. Louis
Oklahoma
Ike Prank Hyitchcock
Arthur Vorge
Missouri
Alahoma
Kansas
Ohio
Senate
Dat Igiah Tatt Om
Nitherta
I Fister
Victor
Fairbanks
Hemenway
Tattzent
Fate
Alme
Parisian Sage Hair Restorer Advertisement Scam
Vintage payola style ad touts Parisian Sage as a guaranteed cure for dandruff and gray hair. Claims quick restoration and youth, targets men over 40, and pushes mail order with promises and prices.
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Sre Tetiring
Randrutl
Giroux Mix
Untitled fragment clues crime tale and New England notes
Fragmentary text discusses deception and a named Victor, hinting a temption plot. It compares New England practices with Bureau and traveling agency usage, noting limited cash display. It mentions Valley Traction Co and street addresses with vague schedules.
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Oklahome
Frank Alliehcoele
Victor
Soma
Eft
Victar
New England
New
Enghend
Watson Still in Lead In Race for Republican Nomination
Special to the Journal-Gazette from Indianapolis reports Captain John K. Gowdy of Rushville says returns show Watson leading with 376 of 1026 delegates at the state convention. He cites delegate gains in neutral counties and labor center support as evidence Watson will secure the nomination early, despite opposition claims.
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Journal-Gazette
Indianapolis
John K. Gowdy
Rushville
James BE. Watson
Watson
Captain Gowdy
Bly
Hite
Curtain Gowdr
Torry
Charles W. Willers
Hush Th. Miller
Gowdr
Wateen
Penny Engine Goes Wrong on Train No 17
Reported incident details a faulty Penny engine on Train No 17 near Van Wert. The tender damaged, repairs needed, causing service disruption. Classifieds note limited information and request for corrections in the Journal-Gazette.
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Pennisviventa
van Wert
Four Harness Stakes at Fort Wayne Great Fair Feature
Four stakes of 1000 dollars each will headline the Fort Wayne fair driving program this fall. A 2:18 trot 2:24 trot and a 9:20 pace are planned across the first four days, with Derby Day Saturday highlighted. Officials Myers and Strleder prepare early entries. stocky purses aim to attract top harness horses and boost local interest.
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Great Fork
Wayne Fair
W. F. Myers
P. Ps Strleder
Richard
Fort Wayne
Itpellarea
Ty Cobb Reported Offered Record Salary by Union League
Washington March reports say Union League chief A W Lawson announced Ty Cobb received the largest salary offer ever to play for the Washington Union League club. Cobb in Augusta said no offer yet but expects a decision. he would consider a $5 000 yearly bid and may join Detroit if terms fail.
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Washington
A. W. Lawson
Union League Baseball
Hart
Union League
Clu
MY. Lawson
Tyrus Cobb
Lawson
Schiller
Philadelphia
Eague
Wagner
Augusta
Trrus Cobb
Associated Press
Union Baseball League
Ar. Lawson
Washington Club
Geree
Nevin
Detroit
Cobb
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Eailey Journal-Gazette
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Joseph Township
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Carnegie
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the News
South Bend
Thetenstom
Court House
Baler Dqurass Gasser
Tkean
James Ely Watson
Assa Baliiwies
James Elghimst
Ac Watson
Wr. Watson
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Geonle
Povernor
Jim” Watean
Ayer
Chemsu
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Sam—Railroad
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Rurode Dry Goods Co
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