Logansport Convention Turmoil Over Fickle Nomination
A chaotic Logansport city Democratic convention devolved to riotous scenes as David D. Fickle won the mayoral nomination after a bitter fight led by Patrick J. Farrell. Delegates clashed, chairs were contested, and presiding officer Rufus Magee struggled to restore order amid shouting and threats.
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Fickle Nominated After Bitter Ward Delegates Fight
In the Jenkines office melee factions clash as Fickle wins the Democratic mayoral nod after a bruising battle among Third Ward politicos. On three ballots Fickle edges Bliss and Smith, then calls for unity as he thanks delegates amid lingering hostility.
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Charles J. Becker
Geo. Palmer
Abner J. West
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Chris Berg
Ed Bliss
Dan Gillespie
Fickle
Ritter and Pickett Winners Named for Council Seats
The convention announces Michael Courtney and Andrew Zanger as nominees for the two Councilmen at Large. Ritter and Pickett are listed among the contenders along with Louis H. Smith and A. H. Smith.
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Report shows illegal delegate selection during ward primary
A credentials committee report reveals the Third Ward primary convened delegates by precincts, a method deemed illegal and risky for minority sentiment. The report notes contested delegations, votes in First and Third precincts, and the shift to a ward wide selection amid a complex mayoral nomination process.
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