Mountz Withdraws after Gilhams Victory in Fort Wayne
After Clarence C. Gilhams swept Fort Wayne’s city delegation in the Republican primaries, Howard W. Mountz of Garrett DeKalb county withdrew from the congressional race. Mountz conceded Gilhams has the district’s support and endorsed acclimation for Gilhams at the Fort Wayne convention.
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Clarence C. Gilhams
Lagrange
Fort Wayne
Howard W. Mountz
Garrett
DeKalb County
Gilliams
Fort
Gilhams Sweeps City In Republican Delegates Race
Gilhams of Lavrange appears set to lead the GOP in the upcoming Fort Wayne congressional convention after a strong sweep in the city primary. He defeated Howard W. Mount of Garrett in each wave, with only N. Taylor of the First Ward not openly aligned. Delegates to the state convention favored Judge Heaton for the superior bench, as listed by ward.
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Clarence C. Gilhams
Lagrange
Fort Wayne
Gilliams
Howard W. Mount
Garrett
N. Taylor
First Ward
Taylor
Mouitz
Judge Heaton
George Waldschmidt
W. M. Leedy
L. P. Sharp
Val Rochell
J. B. Harper
W. A. Gross
I. N. Taylor
Clark Fairbank
Geo. H.loesen
Reader Smith
P. L. Cassidy
Frank E P. Purcell
G. H. Loesch
William Suttenmeister
Fourth Ward
W. &. Doud
C. B. Fitch
Wayne township delegates spark Republican convention fireworks
In Kendallville Noble county Republicans condemn Representative Gilbert over the post office fight. They plan reading the resolution at the Fort Wayne congressional meeting. Gilliams seeks nomination with Thomas J. Logan advising. A labor candidate is expected. Fred L. Feick of Garrett may be chosen. Harry L. Gandy attends Whitley county events en route to Columbia City.
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Gilliams
Mr. Mountz
Mr Mountz
Mountz
Gilbert
DeKalb County
Walter §. Penfield
Auburn
Penfield
Washington
Ailen
Gilhams
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Nobie
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Steuben
Wayne Township
Noble County
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Fort Wayne
Thomas J. Logan
Logan
Congress
Fred L. Feick
Ot Garrett
Harryl. Gandy
City
Columbia City
Whitley County
Toledo and Chicago Interurban Railroad Stock Moves in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne investors are purchasing securities of the new Toledo and Chicago Interurban Railroad company. The electric line from Garrett to Fort Wayne is under construction with ballasting progressing. Cars are expected to run into Fort Wayne by month’s end.
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Toledo and
Chicago Interurban Railroad Company
Garrett
Fort Wayne
Indiana State Auditor Report Reveals $400000 Shortfall
Final committee findings show four auditors misappropriated about $309000, with Rice and Carr estates facing suits and insurance companies liable for taxes. The inquiry notes five insurers already paid taxes to the treasurer, not the auditor, and totals about $400000 including uncollectable amounts.
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Indianapolis
State Auditor’s
Hanly
Manson
Wolf
W. H. Hart
Hart
Rice
Carr
Henderson
Daily
Conger
State audit officers to review county and city accounts
The duties include auditing the accounts of the institutions and the city town township and county officers and appointing a deputy to audit the general accounts of the state business with emphasis on quarterly reports.
Governor Sleptzoff Killed by Bomb in Tver Town
In Tver on April 7, Governor M. Sleptzoff was assassinated as his carriage passed through the principal street. The bomb shattered windows, badly mutilating the governor’s body while injuring his coachman. The young attacker was captured as Sleptzoff headed to attend a council election.
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Tver
Russia
M. Sleptzoff
Sleptzoff
Council of the Empire
Vesuvius Carries Peril to Village and Towns
On April 7 Naples reports lava surrounds Boscoreale and threatens Quitajano as new craters open in Vesuvius. Residents flee with belongings while artillery carts aid the fugitives. Cardinal Prisco orders special prayers and may visit the disaster area. Boscoreale is his birthplace and home to many relatives.
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Naples
Quitajano
Joseph Prisco
Boscoreale
Murder verdict in case against Joseph Noelting
In Washington Indiana on April 7 the jury found Joseph Noelting aged 26 guilty of second degree murder for shooting Herman Pepmeier in a Freelandsville Knox county saloon.
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Washington, Ind
Joseph Noelting
Herman Pepmeier
Freelandsville
Knox County
Noelting
Pepmeier
Governor Denies Sherrick Pardon In Embezzlement Case
Governor Hanly refused to pardon or parole David E. Sherrick former auditor of state who began a two to twenty one year sentence for embezzling state funds He gambled away twenty five thousand to thirty thousand dollars and used other funds for risky investments Ten thousand petitions were filed in his favor but the governor noted the public support was small and said petitioners lacked facts in the case
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Indianapolis
Hanly
David E. Sherrick
Sherrick
Street Car Falls Off Bank. Several Hurt in Kokomo
A Kokomo street car derailed on April 7 sending the car down an embankment. James F. Bruff an archic tech was killed on the rear platform. Mrs. Frank Hudgens suffered serious injuries. David Young of Sharpsville and M. R. Gard of Center were slightly hurt James Rogers had minor bruises.
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Kokomo
Ind
James F. Bruff
Frank Hudgens
David Young
Sharpsville
M. R. Garard
Center
James Rogers
Indictment Returned in Bailey Poisoning Case
New Castle Indiana April 7 a grand jury indicts Frank Thurman son in law of Reuben Bailey for murder in the first degree in connection with the alleged poisoning case Thurman has been held on the charge of criminal fault involving his wife’s sister.
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New Castle
Ind
Reuben Bailey
Frank Thurman
Thurman
Bailey
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