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The Detroit Times
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
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In the Third ward, Republican William Koenig was drawn by lot as the Democratic nominee for alderman after tying with Mowry and Dalton; all decline, leaving Prag or Guthard as alternatives.
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DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE
William Koenig, defeated for the Republican nomination for alderman in the Third ward, was selected by lot Monday morning as the Democratic candidate. The selection was made by the election commission, Koenig, Mowry and Dalton being tied for the Democratic nomination with four votes each. Koenig says he does not want the nomination. So do Mowry and Dalton.
If none of them can be induced to accept, the commission will have to select as a candidate either Charles Prag, Republican, or Jacob Guthard, Republican nominee, both having had two Democratic votes.
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Third Ward
Event Date
Monday Morning
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william koenig selected by lot as democratic candidate after tie; all tied candidates reluctant to accept; potential selection of charles prag or jacob guthard if none accept
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William Koenig, defeated for Republican nomination for alderman, tied with Mowry and Dalton at four votes each for Democratic nomination. Election commission selected Koenig by lot. None of the tied candidates want the nomination. If none accept, commission will select either Charles Prag or Jacob Guthard, both Republicans with two Democratic votes.