Polls Open as Rain Dampens Rural Campaigns in New York
Early tallies show 236000 votes, about 40 percent, cast in New York City with heavy rain and fog delaying rural turnout. Democrats argue weather favors their side, while Republicans seek edge in Greater New York and several states including Ohio, Colorado, and Nebraska.
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Missouri
Henry George
George
Cooper Union
New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Greater
Bryan
Roche Estier
Good Government Club
Warner
Asseyman Mierton E. Lewis
Melkinley
McKisson battle over Hanna in Ohio election
In Cleveland and Cincinnati on November 2, bad weather kept turnout light while political pressure rose. In Cleveland, Republicans accuse Mayor McKisson of undermining Hanna as Hanna’s allies push back. In Cincinnati, rain dampens day but heavy voting shows strong interest with fusion Democrats favored.
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Topeka
Kas
Wolcott
Boston
Walcott
George Fred Williams
McKisson
Ohio
Cleveland
Mc Icissorn
Hanna
Cuyahoga
APTOR
COX
Cincinnaty
Sontiment
Writ of Mandate on Venue Change Creates Legal Quagmire
A historic dispute over venue changes in the William Truesdale case against Justice Rezin Hammond has sparked a court-led effort. The Oct 11 serenade led to trespass and riot affidavits. only one defendant’s venue was shifted, forcing new affidavits and potential appeals to resolve the knot. The issue ties several defendants and justices of the peace in a procedural tangle amid ongoing legal maneuvering.
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William Truesdale
Rezin Hammond
Warren Township
James M. Beatty
Beatty, Jr
Harnest Truesdale
Hirvin Hensley
William Colston
Clark
Squire Hammond
Truesdale
Harvey
Superior Court Room No. 2
Hammond
County Liquor Licenses Granted and Remonstrance Heard
The county commissioners issued liquor licenses to John Stone, Larry Mueller, J. W. Stewart, Andrew Fanner, and Fred Kleine. Remonstrances are planned against John W. Murphy over Arlington Mt. Jackson and against Joseph Grunwald at 428 Massachusetts Ave. A man living above the 901 Elizabeth St. saloon may oppose license renewal for Dick Wells. Witnesses will be introduced regarding Murphys past behavior and saloon access issues.
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John Stone
Fort Wayne Ave
Flarry Mueller
Pennsylvania St
J. W. Stewart
Wabash St
Andrew F.anner
Shelby St
Fred Kleine
Michigan-ave
Cruse-st
John W. Murphy
Murphy
Joseph Grunwald
Massachusetts Ave
Dick” Wells
Elizabeth St
Dinner for Notables Hosted by Admiral Brown
A formal dinner event hosted by Admiral Brown drew notable figures from government and society. Attendees included prominent officials and distinguished guests who gathered to honor maritime leadership and public service in a ceremonial setting.
GAMS FOUND GUILTY IN COMMUNITY GAMBLING SCENE
Supt. Quigley scored a victory as Dan Smith, Charles Frady and five others pleaded guilty to keeping a gaming house and gambling in police court. The case stemmed from a raid on Smiths Illinois street saloon where a locked safe full of devices was seized. Smith dismissed related cases against locksmith Charles McConnell and paid costs. Judgment not entered until Wednesday morning. backers including a Terre Haute man named Worrell are noted.
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Quigley
Dan Smith
Charles Frady
Dawson
N. Iinois St
Smith
Charles McConnell
Cox
Terre Haute
Worrell
Bad Gang of Thieves Charged in Hicks Home Robbery
A group including H C C Gorham Guy Van Tassel and Frank A Wright faced Morgan county charges for robbing Samuel Hicks home near Monrovia. Arrested in West Indianapolis they were dismissed in police court to await Martinsville trial. John Hicks, Samuel's brother, remains at large after bungled police oversight.
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Monrovia
H. CC. Gorham
Guy van Tassel
Frank A. Wright
Morgan County
Samuel Hicks
Gorham
Indianapolis
Martinsville
John Hicks
Samuel
John
Poltice Headquarters
J. F. Kennedy
Southside Market Debate Sparks Citywide Turmoil
Prominent citizens debate locating a new market on the Southside of Indianapolis. Opinions split among residents, with some favoring southeastern or south end sites and others preferring farther west. A cross-town streetcar line on Morris Street could help unite the Southside for a market.
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Indianapolis
Morris St
Morton Memorial Program at Roberts Park Church
The Morton memorial services will be held Sunday morning at 4 30 in Roberts Park Church. Rev Charles E Bacon will lead the invocation and J S Dodge will give introductory remarks. Albert J Beveridge will give the oration, with songs by the choir and soloist. Gov Mount will speak and the service closes with the benediction and the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
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Morton
Miller Case Delayed by Absent Witnesses in Shelby Court
John Miller's case for shooting Nellie Sears with intent to kill was continued Tuesday morning due to witness nonappearance. Priscilla Dickson, who did attend, expressed clear displeasure at the proceedings after walking five miles through rain from her Shelby road home.
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John Miller
Nellie Sears
Priscilla Dickson
Shelby Road
Chrysanthemums to headline Indianapolis flower show opening
The city chrysanthemum show opens Tuesday with Gen. Harrison delivering the address. Florists report blossoms meeting high standards, with Bettermann Bros. and Wiegand & Son showcasing fine varieties. John Hartje misses this year’s exhibit due to delayed bloom, while Mrs. M. J. Larsen presents an exceptional ivory collection.
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Gen. Harrison
Indianapolis
Bettermann Bros
Rieman
Wiegand & Son
John Hartje
M. J. Larsen
Local business and government notes from Indiana period
The Beatty-Brady glass firm of Dunkirk announces articles of incorporation with $40 000 capital. Gov Mount accepts D W Henry’s Vigo circuit court resignation. Samuel C Stinson named as successor after Henry becomes collector of revenue. Indianapolis post office stamp sales in October reach 32 300, up 9 percent from 1896, while September 1897 shows a 17 percent rise. State printing board secretary Thomas Carter locks himself in his office to review two year bids. Public works awards include cement walks and roadway grading on Central avenue and Minnesota street projects, with Capital paving and construction Company cited for cement walks. sewer work noted.
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Dunkirk
Jay County
Mount
D. W. Henry
Vigo
Samuel C. Stinson
Henry
Indianapolis
Thomas Carter
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State Printing Board
Board of Public Works
Central Ave
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Capital Paving and Construction, Company
Minnesota-sti
I Wvnson-st
Robert
King
Heating woes at courthouse and Turnverein anniversary celebrate
A county official vented frustration over damp conditions and failing ventilation in the courthouse as he stood by a leaking register. Also noted is the Turnverein of South Side preparing for its fifth anniversary program featuring Curt Toll demonstrations, music, addresses, and athletics.
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Court House
Turnverein
Turnerbund
Curt Toll
Job Lot of New Ordinances In City Council Session
The council held a half hour session and introduced ordinances totaling 27,037.12 to cover remaining year expenses after suburban annexation. Proposals include plumbing inspection at 2,000 a year and name changes for Webster and New York streets. A weed burning prohibition was proposed with private yard exceptions. Curfew ordinance was also introduced.
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Johnson
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John M. Crall
Commodore Higgins
Ward 15
Dakota St
Benton and
Thomas Sts
Costello
Weather and births and notices in Indianapolis area
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p m Tuesday cooler fair Tuesday night and Wednesday noon temperatures 44. Births list multiple couples with addresses and newborns including a girl and a boy. Marriages listed for five couples. Deaths given with ages causes and addresses. Note on a complaint addressed to Postmaster Sahm about a missing child fare payment.
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Indianapolis
Sahm
Bedford
Bent flag staff on courthouse tower sparks weather rope debate
A citizen told THE SUN that the courthouse flag staff is bent by wind. He argues ropes tied too tight during rain cause contraction and bend the staff, suggesting using west-side ties or replacing the pole with iron or solid pine.
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Court House
Efo
Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever Strain Harrison County
The secretary of the Harrison County board of health reports the county is suffering from both diphtheria and scarlet fever. He has written to the state board for the law to address the outbreak and fund relief measures.
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Harrison County
County Board: of Health
Board For the Law
Piele Refuge
Indianapolis Street Cleaning Plans Trial Sweep
The Board of Public Works approves a test in down-down street sweeping on Washington and possibly Pennsylvania streets. The city hopes to remove dust before sprinkling, using water later to avoid a sticky paste. success could make the method a permanent program.
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Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Washington
Pennsylvania-sts
Tom the Hospital Cat Wins Doctor’s Affection
A big city hospital treats Tom a lazy cat with a fish hook in his cheek. Dr Ferguson performs a delicate removal with the mistress holding the cat. Tom then stays at the hospital, shows gratitude by rubbing against the doctor, and refuses to return home.
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Tom
Dr. Ferguson
Supt. Ferguson
Woodruff Place Club House Considered By Residents
Local leaders including Layman Rogers Huey and Raymond discuss a Woodruff Place club house offering dancing reading bowling billiards and other pleasures. The plan remains tentative with cost and boarding co op ideas explored and a failed cooperative boarder scheme noted.
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Woodruff Place
Layman
Rogers
Huey
Raymond
Maple Tree Leads Arbor Day Reports Across Districts
Ninety district reports to the state superintendent show strong Arbor Day participation with Milan township in Allen county planting 120 trees, 117 maples the most. Voting on favorite trees shows maple leading with oak close behind, while hickory, apple, and cherry also appear in selections.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Milan Township
Allen County
Montefiore Lecture by Dr Henry Berxowitz at Temple
The Montefiore society schedules a free lecture in the Jewish temple on E Market street Thursday evening. Dr Henry Berxowitz of Philadelphia, a noted rabbi and chancellor of the Jewish Chautauqua, will speak on The Jew's gift to humanity.
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Montefiore
Montefiore Society
E. Marketst
Henry Berxowitz
Philadelphia
Fragmentary OCR Brief Placeholder
A damaged OCR fragment mentions places and names in a stray urban record. The text includes scattered words like seventh and Illinois and references to dogs and Wood without a clear event or context. No coherent person action or organization is identifiable from the fragment.
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