Balloting Yields Wins in Principal Contests
Friday's vote returns Reichelderfer Melly Roggen Wells and Shirley victorious in principal races. Sheriff candidate Kelly leads ticket with the highest vote, surprising observers amid Republican nominees.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1908
Page
16
Political Ticket List with Local Candidates
A clipped ballot-like listing names for Democratic tickets across local offices. Includes candidates for Representatives, Prosecuting Attorney, Treasurer, Recorder, Surveyor, Coroner, Commissioners in Third and Second Districts, with multiple spellings and partial names suggesting a historic or OCR-damaged source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Wells
Adolph” Ropaen
Robert
Z . Bishirley
Albert
E. Thavod
Foucher
Aaron M. Reichelr Q
William H. Scheimanne
Robert E. Kelly
David Spindler
Ad. Kesler
Gammisaloner
James du Butts
Commisaioner
John.s. Wyss
Election totals show party votes across contests
The election commission reports final primary totals with 6288 Democratic votes and 2779 Republican votes. The tallies reflect the top three contenders on each side, including Democratic sheriff candidates and leading Kansas contenders. Cont page continues.
No Fusion for Hearst Delegates Move Independence Rally
New York delegates to the Independence party gathering at Carnegie Hall chose 2 delegates out of 410 to attend the national convention in Chicago this July. William Randolph Hearst, named permanent chairman, urged against fusion with either major party and received a standing ovation from delegates and spectators. He warned against sacrificing principles for any party alliance and noted past fusion experiences as cautionary examples. The convention reaffirmed the Chicago conference platform from February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Meg
New Yorke
Independence
Gerry
Carnegie Nall
Jorge
Altermant
Independence Party
Chicago
Tme
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Shearst
U. Lenygrary
Parilen
Grudente
Boil Lui
New York
Fignots
The
Texas carried by Bailey again headline style
Report from Hallas Texas shows Democratic primaries yield statewide support for United States Senator Joseph W Bailey. With 148 of 249 counties reporting, Bailey leads by about 15 000 to 20 000 votes over rival Cone Johnson in a pivotal party race. Also notes Willa H Thompson named postmaster at Geo Allen county Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallas
Tex
United States
Joseph
W. Bailey
Mir
Bailey
Cone Johnson
Trier
Arcola
Hemenway
Hong
Webish
Muncie
Midland
Madison
Newbury
Blkhart
Fort Wayne
Ayreshire
Washington
Peru
Askig
Gilliams
Mra
Jesse
Ouishawes
Arenia
Allen Country
Charles 8
Hell
Indianapolis
Postoffice
civil /service commission
Greencastle
Pontoffice Department
John H. Hilty Te
Berne
Senate
Westminsters
Lee
Allen County
William H. Thompson
J. P. Dister
Pikesville
Pike County
Elgworth
Houchin
Svice
F. L. Cooper
They Rule by Love and Good Will at The Hague Royal Palace
The article extols the Dutch royal court at The Hague as lively and popular. It notes Queen and Prince Consort work to charm the public, while the young prince attracts admiration. Subtly, domestic strains arise from the queen’s sternness toward the younger couple, yet harmony remains the hoped outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Cleveland Recovery Reported Quiet Amid Speculation
A Cleveland article cites reliable informants saying Grover Cleveland is recovering from a health attack and remaining secluded in Newark. Mrs. Cleveland denies any deterioration and calls recent reports unfounded while noting his gradual progress toward recovery.
Still Wrangling on Wage Question in Cleveland
Still wrangling over wage terms as motormen and conductors of the municipal street railway fail to reach a final decision with Mayor Johnson. Midnight session at DuPont and city hall ends acrimoniously at 1 20 with promise to resume after the state convention. Executive committees convene as hours pass with a possible walkout looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Municipal Street Railway
Johnson
DuPont
New Rar
Columbus May Day Assembly Delays Final Appropriation Bill
Bulletin from Columbus reports the general assembly met at 2 pm after a continuous session since 1 am Friday and concurred on the conference report. The appropriations bill, carrying close to 9 million, was debated and recessed to May 1 for final action. An item notes a person of about 18 years old with unknown residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
General Assembly
Garys Big Gathering in Gary Draws Democratic Crowd
Democratic leaders in Lake County Gary gathered to name a county ticket at a large barbecue attended by upward of 3,000. The event, described as the largest political gathering in Lake County, featured stacks of meat, bread, buns and pickles prepared for attendees. Mr. Marshall could not attend the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Marshall
Lake County
Hammond
Ind
Gary
Weather Forecast Fragments From Washington Gazette
Weather notes from Washington forecast Sunday and Monday with rain in parts of the Midwest and West. Reports predict warm spells and frost risks across states, details on rain bands from Canada to the Gulf, and cautious notices about fruit and garden frost damage warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Lower
Michigan
Iunday
Canada
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific
Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountains
Garis Mar
Jocel
Express Company Suit Against Indiana Rail Board
In Indianapolis on May 3 four express firms led by United States Express and National Express filed suits in the U S district court to block Indiana railroad commissioners from enforcing a 10 to 12 percent reduction in state express rates. The action seeks to overturn the commission’s order, aimed at lowering annual express business costs by over $100,000, and challenges the commission’s authority under interstate commerce law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
United States
Railroad Commission of Indians
Thomas C. Platt
United States Express Company
Johnston Livingston
National Express Company
Levin Weir
Adams Express
Wells-Pate Express
Pacific Express Company
American Express Company
Commission
Indiana Railroad Commission
Hatch Wins Missouri A C Marathon Race
Hatch wins the Missouri Athletic Club Marathon in St Louis finishing in 2 23 0 0 marking his third victory and a bid to the London Olympics. The field follows with Forshaw Thibault Corey Jackson and others, noting the world record pace and close gaps late in the race. Baroness Kills Husband Rerun: Baroness Udo Von Ruexchen shoots her husband in a chateau near Dortmund as he retires, then shoots herself but survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BT. Louis
Dio
Hatch
Tom Longboat
Freeburg
Trinemiadie Raton
Mucheau
Corey
Chicago
Jackson
M.A. Gy
Korbly Nominated for Congress in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis Mass-Chai Rorpiy of this city was nominated for congress this afternoon by the Democrats of the Seventh congressional district. The resolutions endorsed Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mass
Chai Rorpiy
Congress
Bryan
Canal Eyed as Key to Commerce by Chairman Davidson
Chairman Davidson of the house committee on railways and canals pressed for deeper study of a proposed Michigan and Erie canal from Fort Wayne to the Illinois border. He questioned travel volume, shipper preference over lake routes, winter navigation limits, and insurance savings, signaling possible further hearings by Representative Gilliams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Bay 2
Davidson
Rallweya
Conpla
Fort Wayne
Bnhaleoc
Michigan
Ale’ Vendy
Wold
Guhams
Poisoning attempt on Woodmen circle leader in Omaha
Mrs Jennie Colliss supreme physician of the Woodmen circle was poisoned by candy she ate a week ago in Omaha Nebraska Detectives investigate the case and chemical analysis found poison in part of the candy Her husband says the candy arrived addressed to him and she remains in critical condition but is recovering now
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Jennie Colliss
Woodmen
T Woodmen
Jnfrs
Colfass
Tira
Colfaas
Cardinal Logue Heads 40000 Catholic Parade in New York
In New York on May 3 a 40 000 strong Catholic procession reviewed by Archbishop Farley and Cardinal Logue marked a grand display of Catholic solidarity. Logue praised the gathering, noting its rarity and significance, as police and militia escort led the march from Washington Square to Central Park West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ula
Veilelong
Fifth Avenue
Farley
Cardinal Logue
Roosevalt
Cardinal Logua
Auen
Rome
St. Patrick'’s Cathedral
Varians
Vais
Amd
Pila
Thomas P. Barry
Gai
Washington Square
Fifty-seventh Street
Central Park West
Tast
Sli
Knights of Columbus
Richmond
Victor and Vanquished in Oregon Primary for Senator
In Portland Oregon the Oregon primaries produced a party split and fraud accusations tied to the defeat of Senate Fulton. Henry W Cake won the Republican nomination for United States senator as president of the Portland Chamber of Commerce.评
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland. Ore
Senate
Fulton
Henry W. Cake
Republica
United States Gene
Cake
Te Portland Chamber of Commerc
Senaton
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Prsed
Fepublizan
Issepl G. Pfeiffer
S Frederick W. Gallmajer
Independence League
Texas
Leo
Willa H. Thompson
Geo
Madiana
Dorope
Ilolland
Conanet
Hiv Sutjeet
Mmist
Qreen
Youne
Hoor
Mammal
Lakewood
Grover Cleveland
Neu
Cleve
Janda
Troyele
Bulletin
North
Ing
Power
Missouri A.C
Horself
A Korbly
Wayne Canal
New York City
Wasi of the Star
Impres
Vorce
Henry M. Cake
Charles W. Fulton
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