County primary results show Republican and Democratic tickets selected
Official returns from Allen County primaries show Democratic and Republican nominees for representatives and local offices. Wells heads Democrats for representative. Reichelderfer wins sheriff. Kelly secures recorder. Keller leads Republicans for representative. Votes tallied across city and county districts with late precincts finishing counts.
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Allen County
Board of Election Commissioners
Jackson Township
Pleasant Township
Aaron M. Reichelerfer
Joseph F. Getz
Recorder
Robert E. Kelly
C. G. Vonderau
William 5. Wells
Adolph Roggen
Robert B. Shirley
Harry D. Keller
Joseph J. Pichon
A. E. Houk
Mr. Keller
W. D. Kayser
Thomas J. O'Connell
W. F. Rosenwinkel
H. F. Sullermann
A. M. Reichelderfer
A. C. Gladieux
Robert E. Lipes
Harry D. Kel Jer
A. BE. Houk
W. D. C. Kayser
George L. Ashley
Cyrus Fike
Getz
Reicheldorfer
Gladieux
Mr. Kelly
Vonderau
Lipes
Wayne Township
Flames Start From Hotel Fire Tragedy In Fort Wayne
A hotel blaze in Fort Wayne trapped guests and killed several. Firemen lacked modern equipment, making rescue dangerous. Survivors on a narrow ledge were pulled to safety as Bu rford Killson and A R Sallot escaped. Miss Block, Miss Meehan, and Miss Nadeau were badly burned while others escaped with injuries. George H Brown saved valuables before the ceiling collapsed, and a purse containing $25 was found among debris.
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Morning Journal-Gazette
George Pressler
Herman Traxler
Washington Boulevard
Fort Wayne Fire Department
Sallot
A. R. Sallot
New York
Burford Killson
Kalamazoo
Killson
Miss Anna Block
Melita Street
Margaret Meehan
Walnut Street
Miss Block
Miss Meehan
Agnes Nadeau
Miss Nadeau
St. Joseph's Hospital
George H. Brown
New Aveline
Berry
Wayne Streets
Hilbrecht
Brown
Hotel blaze claims, saves, and survivors in Fort Wayne
A hotel fire in Fort Wayne sent guests fleeing from flames and smoke. Witness accounts highlight E M Matthews of Columbus who suffered severe injuries, Mrs. John C Hendricks who guided a man to safety, and other guests who escaped with burns and contusions. Survivors plan an Aveline survivors group and charity efforts fund dining room staff.
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Berry Street
E. M. Matthews
Columbus, O
Kimball, Matthews & Co
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Matthews
Charles Falls
Columbus
George J. Lockhorn
Cincinnati
F. Gerow
West Main Street
M. Meth
Pittsburg
Hope Hospital
B. H. Hamilton
Lorain
Ohio
John C. Hendricks
Wayne Hotel
Hamilton
Aveline Survivors
Hendricks
Ralph M Hmpkins
Hipkins
Mr. Hipkins
Charles Baird
D. J. Leahy
Baird
Young Baird
Edward Hamilton
Dragn
Grim warfare invades Roumarian bands in Rolling Mill district
In Roumarian quarters of the Rolling Mill district the Grim warfare conflicts continue. Zack and Dan Hoson and two countrymen appeared in city court Monday on a rioting charge, posted bond for tomorrow’s appearance, after bricks and bullets were shot through King’s saloon windows. Voices of the Hosons were said to be heard. Other cases listed include vagrancy, assault and battery, drunkenness, and train climbing with small fines and costs.
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Rolling Mill
Zack
Dan Hoison
Morris King
Bond
Grice
King's Saloon
Hossons
Socialists Nominate Congressional and County Tickets in Fort Wayne
Socialists of the Twelfth district and Allen county held two conventions in Fort Wayne. John S. Brunskill was named for congress and Charles L. Drake for presidential elector. County nominees include H Willard Smith and Clayton H Johnson for Representatives, Louis H. DeWitt for Prosecuting Attorney, Charles Banachowiscz for Sheriff, Elvin J. Wilkinson for Treasurer, Archibald Lerch for Recorder, Charles Ulver for Surveyor, Dr. James E Mc Hugh for Coroner, and Benoit F. Singleton for County Commissioner Third District. The hall was filled and a union with the Socialist Labor parties favored. senatorial plans to be announced later.
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Allen County
Fort Wayne
J. F. Morse
John S. Brunskill
Congress
Charles L. Drake
H. Willard Smith
Clayton H. Johnson
George v. Burchard
Leouis H. DeWitt
Charles Banachowiscz
Elvin J. Wilkinson
Archibald Lerch
Charles Ulver
James E Mc Hugh
Benoit F. Singleton
See
Socialist Labor Paries
Little Flora Klaehn Injured In Aboit Township Wagon Accident
The six year old daughter of Fred Klaehn in Aboit township was crushed between a wagon wheel and a gate post. She suffered a skull fracture and a dislocated left shoulder after leaping from a wagon driven by her brother Carl Klaehn. She remained conscious despite the severity of injuries.
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Fred Klaehn
Aboit Township
Flora Klaehn
Mia
Fro Klaehn
Carl Klachn
Open Republican National Committee HQs in Chicago
Washington May 2 Headquarters of the Republican National Committee will be opened in Chicago on Monday May 11. Offices for Chairman Harry S New Secretary Elmer Dover and Sergeant at Arms W S Stone will be at the Coliseum where the convention is held. Washington HQs will handle contests for delegates at large over two days with limited time for district contests.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Harry S. New
Elmer Dover
W. S. Stone
Coliseum
New
Dover
Six for Bryan in Connecticut delegation poll at Denver
At a meeting of the Connecticut delegation to the Denver convention Alexander Troup secured a poll of personal preference. Six votes favored Bryan while Johnson received two and six were noncommittal. The delegation remains uninstructed.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Denver
Alexander Troup
Bryan
Johnson
Ohio Democrats to Meet in Columbus Next Tuesday
Ohio Democrats plan a state convention in Columbus on Tuesday to select a full state ticket. Edward H. Moore of Youngstown is named temporary chairman and Senator Gay man of Columbus serves as temporary secretary.
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Columbus
Ohio
Edward H. Moore
Youngstown
Gayman
Saloon licenses crushed in six towns across Hale district
In Hartford City and five other towns a major victory for anti-saloonists ended licenses for 55 saloons. Remonstrances swung with large majorities in Hartford City Montpelier Portland Ashland Upland Matthews. Rev N C Shirey hailed the result as the hottest battle he has seen.
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Hartford City
Blackfor County
Montpelier
Portland
Ashland
Matthews
Upland
N. C. Shirey
Sion
Court House
Shirey
Licking Township
Harrison
Beggar Wallace Arrested After Disturbing Gresley Street
Georges Wallace, described as a crippled beggar, was arrested Saturday after causing annoyance on Gresley Street. He entered an empty home and disturbed a resident, leading to police action amid reports of further disturbances and damaged property.
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Gresley Street
Georges “Wallace
Greeley Street
Oman
China
Body of Joseph Rapshaw Found in Quarry Water
Bedford Indiana May 2 the body of Joseph Rapshaw of Oolitic who disappeared March 24 was found today in a water pool at a stone quarry near Bedford wrapped in burlap with tight wire. No marks on the body lead to the belief he was alive when thrown in the water. Rapshaw had been drinking heavily and was a co respondent in a divorce suit. Coroner Voyles investigated and found evidence of murder before the disposal into the water as several crews search the area.
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Bedford
Ind
Joseph Rapshaw
Oolitic
Rapshaw
Voyles
Death by suicide linked to fear of paralysis in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on May 2 Frank McCormick, once a traveling salesman, killed himself at home with a revolver moments after his wife left. He had suffered a paralytic stroke two years earlier and lived with recurring paralysis fears, expecting a fatal stroke or crippling disability.
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Indianapolis
Frank McCormick
McCormick
Bloomington Murder Trial Nears Verdict in Sensational Case
In Bloomington Indiana on May 2 the Harvey Hinkle murder trial of John McClintock reached closing arguments after late testimony. The case, among the hardest fought locally, drew large crowds due to sensational murder details and prominence of those involved. the jury heard final remarks this afternoon.
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Bloomington
Ind
Harvey Hinkle
John McClintock
Purdue Chicago Track Meet Opens In Cold Wind
Purdue and Chicago staged a dual track and field meet at Stuart Field in Lafayette Indiana as White Purdue star distance runner appeared out of form. Charles B Jamison served as starter and the Boilermakers anticipated a Chicago victory while aiming for about thirty points. The event began at two o clock.
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Lafayette
Ind
Purdue
Chicago
Stuart Field
White
Charles B. Jamison
Boilermakers
Tuberculosis Hospital Site Chosen Near Rockville
Indianapolis May 2 The commission selecting the site for the new state tuberculosis hospital chose a tract near Rockville Indiana with the condition that the site be as represented. Construction of the new state institution buildings will begin this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Tuberculosis Hospital
Rockville
Ind
State Institution
Receiver named for Terre Haute and Merom Traction Co
Charles Harlan was appointed receiver for the Terre Haute and Merom Traction company. Two miles of rail have been laid at a cost of about $50,000 and script was issued.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Chas. Harlan
Terre Haute and Merom Traction Company
Postmaster for Leo Named Thompson
Washington May 2 William H Thompson was today appointed post master at Leo Allen county Indiana The appointment assigns Thompson to manage mail service for the village reflecting local postal district changes announced today
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Washington
William H. Thompson
Leo
Allen County
Ind
Fine Talk at St Marys Graduation by Rt Rev Oechtering
The Rt Rev J H Oechtering delivered a life lessons speech at St Marys high school commencement praising christian education as a lifelong principle. He thanked teachers and parents for their work and urged graduates Edward Alter Marc Baker Arthur Friestroffer Elmer Jockel Tierbert Krock Henry Weigand Bernard Nieman Alber Pranger Arthur Stler Alfred Lauer Marie App Julia Christen Beatrice Henry Caroline Klug Marie Lampke Ida Martin Ellen McNulty Florence Olinger Anna Potthoff for their effort while noting crowd and program praise.
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Hfe
J. H. Oechtering
St. Mary’s High School
Oechtering
Mark Baker
Marie Lampke
Marie App
Beatrice Henry
Rt. Rev
Winter Street Work Resumed After Tie-Up
Seven Teamsters returned to Winter street on Saturday after a Friday paving tie-up by Moellering Construction demanding 40 to 50 cents more per hour. Thirteen were at work Thursday and the same number expected Monday.
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Winter Street
Moellering Construction Company
Lintz Brothers' Machine Works Incorporated in Fort Wayne
The Lintz Brothers' Machine Works of Fort Wayne was incorporated by the secretary of state with a capital of $10,000. The directors listed are George Lintz, Hel Lintz, and Mary Lints. Reported from Indianapolis station.
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The
Sentinel
Ste Indianapolis
Ind
Tlints Brothers’ Machine Works
Fort Wayn
George
Lintz
Lints
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Wells
Roggen
Shirley
Reichelderfer
Kelly
Democratic
William S. Wells
Albert E. Thomas
Aaron M. Reichelderfer
William H. Scheiman
David Spindler
A. J. Kesler
James D. Butt
John 3. Wyss
Republica
Harry of. Kesler
Amos £. Hoyt
Joseph J. Pishon
Messrs. Fruechtenicht, Carpenter and Mason
John Belot
W. A. Johnson
H. Hilenwood
Ernest W. Kruse
Washington Township
Glatieux
Vonderan
Lines
Rosenwinkel
W. F. Roserwinkel
Roserwinkel
Pichon
Rosenwinkle
Crabill
Alle
Anning
Thomas
Scheiman
Spindler
Wesler
Butt
Wyss
Calvin Crow
Pleasant
Wesley Swank
Marion
Homer Brown
Madison
John Shaffer
Monroe
Edward M. Johnston
Adams
Herman Fenker
Abeite
Alphonse Corbat
Lake
John Solon
Hel River
Horace McDuffie
Jefferson
Frank Lamont
Adolph Grosjean
St. Joseph
Michael Costello
Scipio
Charles K. Couchanour
Springfield
H. B. Roller
Milan
Adam Bruick
Jackson
Lester l Lothamer
Cedar Creek
Charles E. Daily
Perry
Charles Roy
Henry Banning
Baxter
Frank Baxter
Bluffton
Johnnie
Wayne
John C
Journal-Gazette
East
John Watt
Schwartz
George Wallace
George Mitchell
John Bower
William Burns
John Keseelbaum
William Stuckey
Ako
Convention City
Hoosier State
St. Mary’s
New Fort Wayne
Lintz Brothers’ Machine Work
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