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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
2
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To the Editor of the Indicator, Abrams Logan announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Recorder. Primary election date given as March 7, 1915, with a note by the Editor that he will run at the primaries on March 7, 1916.
Editor notes Earl Rowley and Samuel W. Larsen announce bids for Republican nominations for joint senator for La Porte and Starke counties and clerk of the Laporte circuit and superior courts. Primary set for March 7, 1916, subject to Republican voters' will. Harvey L. Odell also listed as a candidate from Michigan City.
Editor announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for coroner of La Porte County subject to Republican voters March 7 1916. Franks name appears as FRANK St LEEDS in the notice.
The piece argues Republicans should nomin ate a strong man like Watson or Rowley rather than a weak choice. It cites Watson's 1908 losses in Indiana and his stance on labor and the Hanly county option law, urging the party to back a capable nominee to restore state influence and push pro business reforms. It also spotlights Laporte figures Earl Rowley and John Schweitzer with local campaign notes.
A North Judson editorial warns that loud oaths on the street reveal a man’s littleness and weaken belief in Darwinian theory, noting such displays add little to the discussion and offend listeners in public.
BE. H. SCOTT urges Democrats in LaPorte County to support James E. Bowell in the upcoming primary. Bowell, longtime Secretary of the Agricultural Association, is described as mature and capable to handle county duties and county needs, with the support of local farmers.
The evening program features an illustrated Allied Europe show with 100 lantern slides, detailing wartime strains without graphic horrors. It covers nations in arms, warfare methods, and the devastation and waste caused by the conflict. Admission 20 cents, children 10 cents.
A filling error blocks R H McKellips from the Republican state convention ticket. La Porte delegates omitted their city of residence and Michigan City delegate listed a ward he no longer resides in, over a year.
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