Democrats nominate full slate in Indianapolis primaries
The Democratic machine swept to a complete victory naming all official candidates for mayor city clerk and council seats. Fraud charges arose as Moore allies claimed unofficial returns contradicted at headquarters with reports of doctored counts and denied access at several polling places.
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Democratic - Machiné
Moore
Geckler
Cox
Stevenson Building
Democratic
Maguire
Mayor vote totals incomplete as precincts unread
Unofficial mayoral results show 18 of 28 precincts reported, with 10 still unaccounted. Ward tallies for mayor and city clerk are listed, alongside police judge and council race figures, suggesting early leads for Madden, Dickson, Sweeney, Laut, Stacey, Curran.
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Charles M. Dickson
Giobert M. Madden
George C. Stacey
Andrew A. Sweeney
Henry W. Laut
David J. Curran
Charles’ E. Murphy
John We de “Busk
Francia PB. Bailey
Oscar Woerner
Andrew H. Wahl
William R. Hart
John FE. Pritchard
Christian We “Warnee
Michael Shea
James D.moriarity
Michael Kelly
Henry Friedman
James E. Berry
Gustav§. Meyer
John Wolsiffer
Fanning
Meyor Il
End
Ward
Moore
Maguire
Geckler
Tamm
Little
Cox
Walpole
Madden
Dickson
Sweeney
Laut
Stacey
Curran
Bernauer
Costello
Campbell
Bitzer
Moore Campaign Denies Fraud Amid Disputed Primaries
Unfavorable returns Monday night trigger fraud charges as Moore's managers promise affidavits from many voters. In precincts with only a few Moore ballots reported, officials warn the city committee may try to fix the results, while pledging to expose any fixes.
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Moore
Defeated City Clerk John Geckter Hints at Sun Supplication
A fragment reports City clerk John Geckter saying that without the sun's supplication he might have won. The quote appears in an unclear segment from a historical page. No other identifiable facts are readable.
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John
Geckter
Henry C. Cox Impresses in Preliminary Showing
A Democrat remarks on the strength Henry C. Cox displayed during the preliminary phase. The comment highlights Cox's vigor and potential as the campaign moves forward.
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A. Democrat
Henry.c. Cox
Democrats polled half their vote in mayoral primary
Bookwalter led with 7 211 votes to McGregor 3 836, total 11 047, while Democrats with ten precincts in count 10 166 and projected to 10 568, about 80 percent. Moore's HQ deserted. Moore managers doubt a fair deal and foresee no further contest though investigations into suspicious precinct results may occur.
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Bookwalter
McGregor
Taggart
Moore
Bookwalter Takes Lead in Indianapolis Campaign
Charles A. Bookwalter, Republican mayoralty nominee, returned to Indianapolis Monday night and will immediately assume personal charge of his campaign. Active work to begin next week with speaking engagements delayed for several weeks while quiet private conferences unfold. The letter of acceptance was not ready for public release Tuesday, but was expected to be finalized soon.
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Charles Korbly
Moore
Machine
Korbly
Maguire
Indianapolis Brewing. Company
Charles Roth
Terre Hat
Ing
Charles A. Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Bookwalter
Mayor Taggart at Democratic HQ Quiet Crowd
Mayor Taggart entered the Democratic headquarters at about 9 30 p m Monday. The crowded room offered smiles and handshakes but the usual cheer watch was notably lacking. A few hearty God bless yous from Irish workers broke the subdued mood.
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Taggart
Democratic
Lineman Ben Wille Electrocuted in Live Wire Net
Cincinnati on August 27, Ben Wille a 26 year old lineman who had been married two months died after being electrocuted while working in a net of live wires. An immense crowd witnessed the death and could not help him.
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Cincinnati
Ben ‘Wille
Senator Fairbanks Attends Minnesota Funeral Visit
Senator Fairbanks, returning from the east Monday night, went to Minneapolis on Tuesday for the funeral of R. G. Evans. Evans, once active in Indiana politics, had a bright future there before moving to Minnesota. Congressman Holliday of District 5 spoke with John Bonnell, the new Terre Haute revenue collector, on Tuesday. Bonnell takes charge in November and reportedly discussed deputy appointments with Holliday.
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Fairbanks
East
Minneapolis
R. G. Evans
Itiis
Holliday
Whitewash Risk in Marion County Medical Society Inquiry
A special Marion County medical society committee probing the city dispensary faces a likely next week report with no firm recommendations. It plans to refer to failures to secure testimony from Supt. J Frank Benham and Health Board members while inviting Mayor Taggart to testify. Some members accuse others of attempting a white wash.
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Marion
County Medical ‘Society
The
Insanity Trust
Cwhich
Frank Benham
Health Board
Oil Well Kills Two More in Beaumont
Two additional men died Tuesday as gas overpowered workers trying to shut off a gushing Beaumont oil well struck Monday. The disaster has wasted over 100000 barrels, and a Galveston diving crew will attempt to cap the well.
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Beaumont
Tex
Galveston
Chinese inspector Jossy dies by gunshot amid smuggling case
Chinese inspector Jossey stationed in Tucson was found dead from a shotgun wound Tuesday. He faced smuggling charges tied to Chinese crossborder trafficking from Mexico and an arrest of Collector Huey of Nogales. A coroner's jury deemed the death accidental during an attempt to shoot a skunk in his yard. Hoey of Muncie Ind faces hearings in the related case.
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A. T
B. I. Jossey
Huey
Nogales
Jossy
Jessy
Hoey
Dens of
Vice
San Francisco
Muncie
Ind
City Plans 60,000 Budget Loan To Cover Bills
The city, described as dead broke with 30 000 in debts, aims to appropriate another 60 000 and authorize a loan. Controller Dunn prepares estimates for next year while expecting a 73 cent tax levy. Much revenue will be anticipated to pay current year obligations.
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Dunn
Amphion to sail with Virago Sparrow Hawk and Destroyer
In Victoria British Columbia Aug 27 report Amphion has loaded a large ammunition supply. It is said she will head for Panama escorted by torpedo boats Virago Sparrow Hawk and Destroyer on the voyage.
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Panama
Virago
Sparrow
Hawk
American Steel Wire Co of New Jersey Granted State Authority
The American Steel Wire Company of New Jersey with capital stock of 1 200 000 obtains authority to do business in the state by paying a fee on 000 stock. Charles Gauss of Anderson serves as state agent. The firm is reported as a constituent member of the steel trust.
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Wire Company of
New Jersey
Sander
Charles Gauss
Anderson
Steel Trust
Young Miss Emily Defends Boundaries in East Visit
Three year old Emily Mooregy Moorey, daughter of Indianapolis school commissioner Charles W. Seares, traveled east with her parents. A friend asked for a kiss. Emily refused and, when urged, quipped she thought he would steal it, sparking a memory of feminine resolve.
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Emily
Charles
Ww. Seares
Indianapolis
Dr J H Brill to Return from Bay View Michigan Friday
Joseph Fauver files divorce suit against Annie Fauver claiming morphine and alcohol abuse. The narrative mentions visitors to the Pan American ARs and lists several names including C F Daly and J P Hail Louis Goebe among registered roqueists from Indianapolis.
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Brill
Bayview
Mich
Joseph Fauver
Annie
Indianapolis
Roqueis
C. F Daly
Tatler's
C.H. Lester
Randall
J. P. Hail Louis
Goebe
Weather Snippet Records Tuesday Night Conditions
Partly cloudy skies with warmer temperatures observed Tuesday night. Morning temperature 66, noon reading 90.3, as observed in the local weather bulletin.
Kentucky Insult Alleged During Governor Durbin Visit
State officials are scattered across the region with Gov. Durbin and his secretary in Louisville for a Knights Templar conclave. A Louisville hotel reportedly assigned six guests per room, prompting speculation about reception. Several officials attend events in Denver and Kansas City as statewide duties continue.
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State House
Durbin
Wilson
Louisville
Knights Templar
Indiana
Ambush Fatally Hurd Deputy Sheriff Near Pensacola
Reported Aug 27 1971 describes an ambush in Pensacola Florida that fatally wounded Deputy Sheriff Sweet after officers arrested two Black women at a Black dance. The event sparked high tension and threats of vengeance as deputies pursued suspects in serious cases.
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Fla
Sweet
Mustogee
Vaghn
Hasselton
Salvadorian Government in Jeopardy Reported
Steam reports from San Francisco claim an imminent revolution aims to overthrow the Salvadorian government. The advisories warn of upheaval and possible political turmoil in El Salvador.
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San .Francisco
Windy City Police Graft Allegations Testimony Refused
Detective sergeant Cramer, amid alleged confessions tying Chief Colleran and Lieutenant Joyce to graft, refuses to testify before the civil service commission. He defends protections for those fearing self-incrimination and denies illicit payments or inflating expenses. The case, based on statements from Tracey, Cramer, and Gallagher, is deemed a disappointing hearing.
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Chicago
Cramer
Colleran
Joyce
Tracey
Gallagher
Pastor Blackshear Declines City Republican Executive Post
Rev. John J. Blackshear of the Corinthian Baptist Church refuses a spot on the city Republican executive committee. He writes that both major parties offend him and he will not raise a flag or defend either party, citing crime and silence by leaders.
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John J. Blackshear
the Corinthian Baptist Church
Republican ‘City Executive Committee
Logsdon
Fire chiefs visit for International Fire Engineers convention
Several hundred fire chiefs marched through Washington Street escorted by a band and uniformed firefighters, as Mayor Taggart distributed city keys. Inside the Masonic Hall delegates gathered while Alt Perdue caused a disturbance in the hallway before the convention resumed. A group photo followed at Monument Place.
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Washington,st
Focal
Internation Association of Fire Engineers
Masonic -Hall
Taggart
Miles S. Humphreys
Pittsburg
Humphreys
Foudn
Ola
Alt ‘Perdue
Monument Place
Morgan Refuses Talks With Strike Peace Emissaries
In New York on August 27 J. P. Morgan reportedly refused to discuss the strike with peace emissaries who are in the city seeking settlement. The move signals a narrowing path to negotiated peace as labor tensions rise.
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New York
W B Conkey plant bookbinders strike over reinstatement
About 193 women workers at the W B Conkey plant Hammord Indiana walk out in sympathy with discharged officers of the Bookbinders union after the company refused reinstatement. No disturbances reported as strike continues. Prosecution pending against those at Monday night meeting for contempt of an injunction.
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W. B. Conkey
Hammord
Ind
Coul
Indianapolis
Switchman Crushed Between Trains on L E and W
Four switchman Ed Luetdke of Noble Street was caught between two trains on the L E and W at Davisdon and Onieste Tuesday morning. He suffered severe head and arm injuries, was treated at City dispensary, then sent home.
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Luetdke
Noble St
L. E
Judge Lemley Sifts Witness List For Schley Court
Washington Aug 27 Judge Lemley of the Schley court announced a voir dire inquiry will present a list of witnesses to be summoned to testify. The panel will be made public on Wednesday as the court continues its examination.
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Washngton
Weather Convention Updates From Milwaukee Seminar
Milwaukee forecast notes a weather convention meeting in the city on Friday with regional updates and anticipated speakers. Attendees prepare for a day of talks on climate patterns and forecast methods.
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