Taggart-Man Victory Amid Fifth District Convention Turmoil
In Rockville Indiana the Taggart Fairbanks faction won the Fifth district democracy contest as James Si Randall of Keencastle was chosen district chairman and state committee member, defeating Foley. The scene was chaotic with shouts, papers flying and calls to eject speakers, while Lamb faced opposition from the crowd.
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Marshall Lamb
Democratic State Committee
Rockville
Ind
Taggart- Fairbanks
Fifth District Democracy
James Si. Randall
Keencastle
State Committee
Peter A. Foley
Marshall
John J. Lamb
Foley
Terre Haute
Jshbanks
John James
Putnam County
James
John W. Redmond
Dana
Lamb
John E. Lamb
Redmond
Batt
Terre Saute
Don Roberts
Roberts
Carson Hamill
Colliver
Texie Haute
Taylorville
Vigo County
John FE. Vainh
Randall
Ninth district DEMocratic convention selects leaders and governor candidate
Frankfort Ind Dec 29 William F Longley was re elected chairman of the Ninth district democratic committee without opposition. The convention endorsed TI Ralston of Lebanon as the democratic candidate for governor. Governor Marshall is urged as the party choice for the presidency and district delegates are instructed to vote for him at the national convention while his name remains before the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Hamill
McFadden
Ralph Moss
Congress
Droverner Marshall
Hamill
Moss
North Vernon
Ind
Francis Marion Grifith
Democratic Committee
Charles Talkington
Bartholomew County
Alex Porter
Decatur County
Griffith
L. Ert Slack
Franklin
Frankfort
Wm. FE. Longley
TI. Ralston
Lebanon
Marshall
Evansville Democrats name Boose district chairman
The Democrats of Indiana's first district met in Evansville and unanimously chose Benjamin Boose as district chairman. Dr T P Seales of Boonville led the convention and declined to stand against Boose. Resolutions endorsed Governor Marshall for the presidential nomination and Beehne for governor, with praise for Seales’ four years as chairman.
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Evansville
Ind
Indiana
Benjamin Boose
T. PD. Seales
Boonville
Scales
Basse
Marshall
Beehne
Toward Rossa
Vanderburg
Dr. Seales
Ohio Progressives Meet Ten W racks State from Taft
Nearly 200 delegates from across Ohio gathered in Columbus for the first conference of Republican progressives to form a permanent state organization and adopt a platform. Judge R. M. Wanamaker presided as Walter L. Houser and John D. Fackler discussed backing Senator La Follette. A three hour debate ended with a vote 52 to 32 not to endorse La Follette and 81 to 11 to name him as the living embodiment of progressive principles.
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Columbus
Ohio
R. M. Wanamaker
Akron
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Walter L. Houser
la Follette
John D. Fackler
Senator la Follette
Gifford
Pinchot
Clapp
Minnesota
Works
California
Morse
Ohiu
LaFollette
Resolutions Committee
Church building boom drives 1911 permit surge
Figures by Oscar Blaising show five more building permits in 1911 than 1910, totaling 758 permits for 1 920 319 dollars. Major church projects include St Andrew's 60 000 church and 25 000 school, Precious Blood 59 000 church, and Old National Bank 35 000 in improvements, with home building rising in value.
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Oscar Blaising
Phil Wyss
Hotel to Close Thirty Days Under New Owner
Hartford City Indiana records say the Grim hotel will shut for thirty days under new Fort Wayne owner Mr Neff who recently bought the property from R L Pitts of Wheeling Missouri. Renovations include interior papering and painting.
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Hartford City
Ind
Ingrim
Mr. Neff
Fort Wayne
Fixhires
Fort Wayne Health Office Reports Higher Births In 1911
Records show 1 302 births in Fort Wayne in 1911 versus 978 in 1910 due to stricter laws and better reporting. Deaths declined by thirteen from the 1910 level as the age 13 figure is 852. Contagious disease tallies include 153 diphtheria cases with twelve deaths, 134 scarlet fever cases with seven deaths, 51 typhoid cases with ten deaths, 13 smallpox cases with zero deaths, and 36 tuberculosis cases with 59 deaths. 1910 figures show typhoid 74 with eight deaths, scarlet fever 164 with no deaths, smallpox 18 with unknown deaths, and diphtheria 69 with deaths not recorded.
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Fort Wayne
Health Department
Sheriff and wives host New Year dinner at Allen County jail
A New Year luncheon for Allen County sheriff Aaron M. Reichelderfer, his wife, deputies, and jail staff attendees was held in the dining room. Several guests’ wives and children attended, though many were ill, as the event ran through a turkey dinner before the sheriffs complete their term.
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Aaron M. Reichelderfer
Allen County
Dail
Oteman's Election 10 Chairmanship Is Assured
Indianapolis January 1 Thowes Taggart has told Governor Marshall the new Democratic state chairman must be friendly to the governor as Edward Hoffman of Fort Wayne was. Taggart's emissary pledged support for Marshall's presidential nomination bid. Politicians at the Denison Hotel expect Taggart to avert a factional fight and keep Toffman as next chairman unless rapid changes occur.
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Taggart
Marshall
Edward G. Hoffman
Indianapolis
Ind
Thowes Taggart
Edward
Offman
Fort. Waynes
Denison
Whursday
Toffman
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Uarlaw Post Office Robbery
William Pellon alias Joseph Pierron, captured in Antwerp Ohio, enters a not guilty plea before United States Commissioner Logan on charges of breaking into the Harlan post office with intent to steal. He asked for a lawyer or to act as his own counsel, but was told the court cannot appoint counsel. Pellon said he has no money and will defend himself. He has been jailed since his arrest after the December 11 robbery and was returned to federal custody on a warrant from Postoffice Inspector Pratt. Bond set at 600 dollars. hearing scheduled for next Monday at 2 p.m.
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William Pellon
Joseph Pierron
Antwerp
Ohio
Uarlaw
United States
Logan
Pellon
Harlan
Postoffice
W. B. Pratt
Harlan Postoffice
Reached City Prisoners Admit Past Jail Time
Reichelderfer mayor and Terwilliger of Antwerp report a prisoner has admitted to Sheriff Reichelderfer that he has served time in Jackson Michigan and Lenitt Michigan prisons.
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Reichelderfer
EE. St. 4
Terwilliger
Mr. Wail
Antwerp
Jackson and
Lenitt
Mich
Real estate transfers listed for several townships and towns
Transactions include Ernest W. Cook to Darry B. Menefee for Lot 9 in Fest Pontise addition Wayne township. Harry Templar to John F. Herber in Original plat Wellen Washington township for $75. Dan Myers to establish Myers first addition Huntertown Perry township. Daniel Myers to Delno C. and Marietta Fogel Lot 1 Myers first addition Hunt ertown Perry township for $300. Henry Yaggy to Ezra Yaggy Lot 22 north 4% for 23 Shirley City addition Shirley City township for $2. M W Fitch to August Hf Martin and back for 80 acres Madison township for $1. August KE Martin to Monde W Fitch 80 acres Madison township for $5 600. Hayden Miller to John Miller Monroeville for $1 000. John Miller to Hattie E Miller Monroeville for $1 000. Abe Ackerman to George Hetrick 27 acres west % northwest % Cedar Creek township for $5 415. George Hetrick to Orey Fry same description for Garnet BE Fry to Hetrick. Claimed to Jacob Conrad to Simon and Anna Roth Cedar Creek township for $6 143. NEE
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Ernest W. Cook
Darry B. Menefee
Perry Township
Daniel Myers
Delno CC
Marietta Fogel
Myers
Huntertown
Henry Yaggy
Ezra Yaggy
Shirley City
M. W. Fitch
Hf. Martin
Madison Township
August KE. Martin
Monrde W. Fitch
Harvey C. Crahill
Philip Marquardt
John F. Marquardt
Hayden Miller
John Miller
Monroeville
Hattie E. Miller
Abe Ackerman
George Hetrick
Mau
Fire Department Battles Large Citywide Blaze With 350 Calls
Fire department responded to 350 calls as a major blaze damaged Masthouy quibs and East Washington Street area. Homes on Cushon Heel Shoe Company corner suffered 2000 dollars in damage along with several sheds and wiring. Two New Year fires caused heavy damage to Mrs J J Monroe home on East Lewis Street and to Emmett J Boland residence on West Superior Street.
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Marse
Washington Street
Harrison and
Cobra Streets
J. J. Monroe
East
Lewis Street
Emmett J. Boland
Pennsylvania
Superior Street
Fort Wayne Welcomes 1912 With Quiet New Year
Bells and whistles greeted 1912 in Fort Wayne as police banned noisy displays. Hotels and cafes hosted late celebrations, while the Scottish Rite held an organ recital. Monday was a general holiday with government offices closed and business suspended.
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Fort Wayne
Father Time
Lewin
City Hall
Court House
Government Building
Rebels Attack Imperial Arm Holds Hankow
Pekin reports describe four revolutionary columns attacking Hankow yesterday with mixed gains and ongoing hostilities. Imperial leaders reportedly welcome the outbreak as a potential escape from the peace conference decisions at Shanghai amid plans for a national convention to decide China’s government.
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Pekin
Hankon Westerday Ovens
Heres
Imperial Court
Shanghai
China
Newsies Honor Hof Mt Cave Host With Dinner Tribute
Harry Wiebke proprietor of the Hof Mt cave died last Monday after noon at his fourth annual New Year dinner for Fort Wayne newsies. The boys organized a surprise gift, presenting a chess desk set and a token of esteem. The event featured a charmin dinner and a list of attending newsboys, led by Charles Whelpe and other officials.
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Harry Wiebke
Hof Mt Cave
Fort Waste
Charles Whelpe
Toyal Neweboss
Mar Wiebke
Hoys
Turken
Mr. Wiehie
Charles Phelps
Corcoran
Horniman Atkin LaVerne Strodel
Felix Miier
Sinjon Meer
Karl Raver
Bruno Bauer
Vi Klerner
Frank Oddon
Merrill Iee
Arthur Jenne
Earl Johnston
Otto Cox
Paul Ecenbarger
George Leedemann
Karl Baedecker
Arbert Stroder
Maek Southwood
Carl Rleiel
Walter Tebbhard
Theodore Gebhard
Clarence Kessen
Willie Bon
Katie Brateman
Becky Brateman
Victoria DeWood
Isragh Zweig
Adams County corn and poultry show opens in Berne
Berne Indiana January 2 The Adams County corn and poultry show begins with promises of record exhibits Wittwer building at Main and Springer transformed into headquarters Entry volume expected to exceed prior years with hundreds of entries and many fancy fowls and fine corn from Decatur and other areas.
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Berne
Ind
Adams County
Wittwer
Main
Springer Streets
Decatur
Earth Tremors Felt Across Wisconsin and Illinois
Northern Wisconsin and nearby Illinois reported earth tremors on January 2. The shocks ranged from a faint vibration to a strong jolt that rattled bric a brac and dishes. Kenosha noted a distinct movement prompting a cautious inquiry into a possible separate blast at a powder mill.
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Chicago
Vountins
Wisconsin
Kenosha
Earth tremors and blast disrupt Wisconsin towns
An early morning quake was felt across Rockford and nearby cities including Elgin Kenosha and Winnebago. Reports describe dishes broken doors thrown and buildings rocked with a gas tank explosion adding to the alarm in Fox River Parking plant.
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Aurora
Dik
Dan
Fox River
Teleagins
Dixon
Tfl
Rockford
Elgin
Kenosha
Wis
Tan
Winnebago
Deur
Salary Goes To Woman In Wells County Audit Change
Bluffton Ind Jan 2 Under a new county change L A Williamson becomes auditor but will not serve day to day. Clem T Kain will act as chief deputy while Mrs Helen Robinson widow of Seymour H Robinson receives all revenues after deputy salaries and expenses. Mrs Robinson, a Kingsland wreck victim, will serve as deputy under Kain.
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Williamson
Robinson
Kain
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Taft
Stori
Relehelderfer
Yes
Terdkiny
Wiflian Peifou
Sheris
Breskeremy
Charles Aker
Frank Fie
Barney Schoenfeldt
Riling
Tae Kirk
Superior Court
Ed Courdevey
Harry Lowry
Jo‘ Tf Eekles
Fred Stolte
AL Me Rteiehchlerfer
Water Fearer
Tomeer
John TH. Eckles
Margaret Eckles
Dessie Baker
Ed Courdenay
al AM. Reichelderfer
Susie Boger
FE Isic Bell
Oteman
J. C. Heller
Court Street
Fort Wayne’s Department
Alarras
Imperial Arp
Hankow
Harry Hhcbre
Newsies
Adams County Corn and Poultry Show
Illinois
Harth
Kingsland
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