Fort Wayne Primary Predicts Democratic Mayoral Nominee
In Fort Wayne the Democratic mayoral nomination came down to a slender 4 vote margin amid a 6310+ ballot. Schmidt narrowly won over McCulloch with decisive ward splits while Scherer and Melching trailed. Republican results showed Grice sweeping all wards with Jefferies edging Schwegman for city clerk.
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August M. Schmidt
Fort Wayne
Charles McCulloch
Schmidt
Scherer
Melching
Hamed
David C. Stout
John G. Noll
Oswald Stalin
Albert J. Muldoon
Allen Hamilton
John J. Bauer
Charles E. Welch
Peter J. Scheld
G. F. Rogge
Grice
Skelton
Jesse Grice
B. W. Skelton
J. Frank Mungovan
William T. Jefferies
Gustave A. Schwegman
Eric A. Crull
Gottlieb Haller
Charles H. Gumpper
Henry W. Soest
Frederick C. Barrett
Primary Returns Show Schmidt Narrowly Tops McCulloch for Mayor
In a lively primary end to a day of steady voting McCulloch led early but Schmidt pulled ahead with a four vote edge after the Twenty-sixth Ninth ward precinct reported. The GOP vote was light with about 3,000 voters. Schweigman lost the clerk race to Jefferies, who had campaigned after Oakley era.
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Kieekamp
Sae
Peeene
Fruechtenicht
Ksi Saea Wee
Kopp
Guy Oy Acee
Griebel
Kee
Mungovan
Teseeeeaes
Muldoon
Seveeee
Stout
Wegus
de Aathe
Stalin
San Cees
Nanan
Schwegman
Jefferies
Stoltte
Hale
Hamilton
Bauer
Welch
Scheid
Buhr
Rogge
Crull
Haller
Gumper
Soest
Barrett
Rachel
Dittoe
King
Engmann
Csareeee
Coisa Belal Difa
van Sweringen
Eeee
Schroeder
Fitch
Sense
Schane
Eeseuveee Veresee Veese
Perry
Euen Cabenseseevenard
Pfleger
Wibendione & Ae
Johnson
Seee
Forbes
Fuhrman
Bane Nes
Kierspe
Wagner
Anne
Councilman
Goodfellow
Diehm
Glalgg
Apatay
Ole Tate
Junge
Isvesseness
Grafmiller
Ravers
Sarver
Tees
Braun
Tinialek
Pranger
Weaver
Wolf
Pegcbey
Felger
Dad Strodel
Pees Oat
Trevey
Pinniger
The
Sentinel
Third Ward
McCulloch
Schmidt
the Sentinel
Judge Skelton
Jesse Grice
Gustave A. Schwezgman
William T. Jefferies
Oakley
Nominated Democratic Tickets For City Offices
The tickets nominate August M. Schmidt for Mayor and Jesse Grice for mayor in separate slates. City Court candidates include William Frueh for City Court judge and J Frank Mungovan for judge. City Clerk selections list David C. Stout and W T Jefferies. Council seats span at large and all ten wards with names across both slates.
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August M. Schmidt
William Fruechtenicht
David C. Stout
Allen Hamilton
John J. Bauer
Charles E. Welch
Peter J. Scheid
G. F. Rogge
Charles W. Dittoe
Paul Fp, Kinder
Louis S. C. Schr
Jesse Grice
J. Frank Mungovan
W. T. Jefferies
Eric A. Crull
Gottlieb Haller
Charles H. Gumpper
Henry W. Soest
KF. C. Barrett
Frank W. King
William H. Didier
Budd von Sweringen
Charles B. Fitch
Harry Pfleger
Edward A. Wagner
B. Frank Sarver
Ervin Wolf
Harry G. Pinniger
Birney M. Hutchins
Canvass of the Vote Details Fort Wayne Mayoral Race
The official canvass of Fort Wayne returns finished after a long night at city hall with precincts 7, 8, and 12 submitting late. August M. Schmidt won the Democratic nomination for mayor by a narrow margin, with congratulations flooding the comptroller’s office and rivals McCulloch and Scherer sending best wishes.
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Board of Election Commissioners
City Council
Mungovan
Underwood
Hartzell
Will Johnson
Ray McAdams
W. E. Cook
Charles King
Mr. Ellenwood
City Hall
Schmidt
Washington Boulevard
McCulloch
August M. Schmidt
Democrats
Fort Wayne
Baltimore
Concordia College
Prescott Bros. & Co
Columbia and
Clinton Streets
Wabash
H. M. Diehl
Wabash Railroad
C. H. Newton
Scherer
Boards of
Public Works, Public Safety and Public Health
F. W. Urbahns
Hosey
Millers Set Equal price for old and new wheat at $1.10
Millers quote both old and new wheat at 1.10 per bushel as quality of the new wheat proves strong. Early-season forecasts of good yield appear correct with averages near or above 60 pounds per bushel for many samples, though some lots fall short.
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Millers
Fort Wayne Mayoral Nominations Favor Schmidt and Grice
August M Schmidt Democrat and Jesse Grice Republican accept party praise after their Fort Wayne mayoral nominations. Charles McCulloch, narrowly defeated for the Democratic nomination, regrets not winning and hopes reforms in police and street departments. McCulloch criticizes fines funding and commends Fort Wayne Traction officials amid broader cautions about eastern capitalists.
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August M. Schmidt
Jesse Grice
Fort Wayne
Sentinel
Charles McCulloch
Mr. Schmidt
Mr. McCulloch
the Sentinel
Schmidt
Mr. Grice
Fire Department
Emmons
Fort Wayne and
Wabash Valley Traction Company
City of
Father battles license as Cupid wins in county clerk clash
William Snyder 22 and Daisy Calloway 18 sought a marriage license in the county clerk's office. The father opposed but the 18 year old claimant proved her age and the license was issued. Deputy Clerk Hammond presided as the couple prepared to marry.
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Cupid
William Sherman Snyder
DeGroff Street
Daisy Agnes Calloway
Oakland Street
Mason
Hammond
Cupid’s
Snyder
Migs Calloway
Calloway
Phe
Bride and father clash over marriage license issuance
Miss Calloway argues she could wed before turning 18 while officials at the clerk's office agree and issue the license as the groom-to-be notes his future father in law had a history of opposition to the match.
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Miss Calloway
Chicago police inspector indicted in west side graft case
Police Inspector Edward C. McCann was indicted on malfeasance charges for allegedly taking protection money from illegal west side establishments. Detective Jeremiah Griffin, said to be a collection agent, also faced indictment. Witnesses testified Griffin could take up to 9000 dollars monthly, with total graft around 150000 dollars. Also charged were Louis Frank Morris Shatz M A Sanchez and Michael Heitler.
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Chicago
Edward C. McCain
West Side
McCann
Jeremiah Griffin
Griffin
Louis Frank
Levee
Morris Shatz
M. A. Sanchez
Michael Heitler
Inspector McCann
Police Department
Three Men in City Court Held on Bonds in Fort Wayne
Under $500 bonds, Henry Hoffman, charged with stealing $125 in diamonds from a woman, awaits circuit court. Frank Morris and Fred Rogers, forgers, also remain jailed as their cases are continued with attorney Harry G. Hogan. Police probe past records and the source of the jewelry. Two others face fines after a keg party scuffle at a Lafayette Street rooming house.
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Henry Hoffman
Frank Morris
Fred Rogers
Hoffman
Hattie Miller
Thomas
New York
Morris
Rogers
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A. M. Schmidt
Jeffries
Mayer
Debe Ree
Highteenth
August M. Schmid
Republican
West
Jefferson Street
Perry Baker
Pape Avenue
Baker
Nickel Plate
City Force
City Court
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