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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
2
Editor notes call for obituary notices and advertisements to reach by Wednesday noon. Abram L Logan requests Republican nomination for County Recorder for March 7 1916 primaries. Another notice seeks joint senator nomination for Starke and Laporte counties under Republican voters at the March 7 1916 primaries.
Frank R Leeds of Michigan City files as a Republican candidate for coroner of La Porte County. He states the nomination is subject to Republican voters on March 7, 1916.
Republicans should ensure pro progressives gain representation on the ticket at the upcoming primary. The move aims to reassure voters of party unity, reduce division, and boost turnout. County meetings led by P O Small explained the new primary law. attendees supported the plan and feared many will skip ballots for unopposed candidates like Fairbanks.
The article notes North Judson's Senator Chester McCormick and Dr. George Bond visiting the editor on Tuesday. McCormick supports a second term and withdraws a drainage measure he introduced, calling the implication unfounded. He is described as a creditable senator with a clear record.
Laporte county Republicans push for unity with Progressives ahead of Tuesday March 7 primary. William G. Coplin a Washington township farmer seeks the commissioner seat in the First District after two prior campaigns aimed at uniting the party. His opponent is incumbent Frank Travis.
James F. Goodrich and Noah Rowley emerge as strong Republican contenders for Indiana offices. Goodrich, a seasoned party servant and farmer, is seen as a likely governor pick with cross faction appeal. Rowley, Laporte and Starke counties hopeful for joint senator, is a self made, tireless worker praised by supporters.
Republican voters are urged to back clean, strong men for United States senator. Delegates listed include James C. Matotte in New Durham township, Emil G. Manthey for Cass Noble and Clinton, Charles H. Johnston for Scipio and Washington, and Robert I. Shreeve for Springfield Coolspring and Michigan.
Edgar D. Crumpacker of Valparaiso moves to back Warren T. McCray the Republican candidate for governor in upcoming primary voting on March 7 Ballot listings show No 12 for Fairbanks No 13 for New No 14 for Robinson and No 15 for Watson with delegates and precinct committeemen names not printed in the official notice published yesterday.
Edward Be Murphy outlines steps for reorganizing county district and state committees in Indiana. Meetings set at Oliver Hotel South Bend March 14 1916 and Hotel Severin Indianapolis March 15 1916 to elect officers and prepare for state convention April 5 6 1916 and national delegates. Delegates to meet at State House Room 112 April 5 7 30 PM to choose officers and committees and nominate electors and officials.
The Republicans nominate Dr. David D. Oak of Lacrosse for county coroner at the upcoming primary next Tuesday. He is the sole candidate from the south part of the county and would strengthen the Republican county ticket. His ballot number is 38.
A campaign message thanks supporters and urges high turnout for the March 7 primary. The speaker stresses voter zeal and personal effort, urging each man to vote for the candidates of his choice by marking the ballot line.
Knox Indiana February 26 1916 Republican voters in Laporte County urged support for Oscar B Smith for Joint Senator representing La Porte and Starke counties on the March 7 primary ballot His number is 26 and the letter cites unopposed Republican candidates in Laporte for Congress and State Representative urging cross county support to secure representation and victory in November.
In Indianapolis a strong Democratic push targets the Republican senatorial race. Leaders and papers seek to block Harry S New from the ticket, urging a different candidate while Farmers for New back his candidacy citing historical ties to the Journal and Lincoln era memories.
Delbert Topper, a Wanatah area farmer, and Mrs. Cole of Laporte were married Tuesday evening by the Wanatah parish priest at his home. It is each’s second marriage and they are now at home to friends on the groom’s farm.
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