McKinley Wins Kentucky and Watches Nation Shift
The early returns show McKinley leading Kentucky by a narrow margin with a large national impact. Reports from Louisville to San Francisco note gains for McKinley in Kentucky, South Dakota, and North Carolina, while Tennessee and California figures hint at broad Republican strength and potential shifts in Congress.
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South Dakota
McKinley
Bryan
Kentucky
Perry County
Leslie
Bradley
Democratic State Committee
Leslie County
Perry
Melinley
San Francisco
U. P
Harrison
Cleveland
Barham
Cutler
Monteith
Devries
John
Election Returns Show Republican Majority In State Legislature
Latest returns indicate 40 Republican assemblymen and 10 Republican senators with 18 hold-overs, totaling 68 on joint ballot. Democrats have 9 assemblymen and 6 senators with 2 hold-overs, totaling 18. fusion adds 24 assemblymen and 4 senators, totaling 28 on joint ballot, plus one populist assemblyman. Overall, Republicans hold a clear majority, though final totals may shift slightly with complete returns.
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Louisville
Times
Bielinley
Knott County
Owen County
Bryan
Akknley
Col. Breckinridge
Congress
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
UC. P
Holton
Pritchard
Tennessee
Cincinnati
U. P
Nashville
Tenn
Robert I. Taylor
Democratic Executive Committee
Taylor
Mims
Sewall
Memphis
Cleveland
West Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
East Tennessee
Sound Money Democrats
Josiah Patterson
Sound Money Democrat
Tayette County
Carmack
Son
Milburn
Republcan
Finglish
Loud
Welly
Hinne
McLachlan
Barlow
Bowers
Castle
Indianapolis Manufacturing Boom Hoped From McKinley Victory
In the wake of McKinley’s election Indianapolis manufacturers report plans to resume and expand operations. Brown & Swetcham will raise workers from 100 to 500. Bellis cycle to 200. Central cycle to 300. Hay & Willits to 400. Indiana Bicycle to 600-700. Indianapolis chain and stamping to 600. Atkins & Co. to hire more as demand grows. Adell furniture to 200. Atlas engine works to full employment. Chandler & Tylor to add 60.
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Brown & Swetcham
Haughville
McRhinley
Bellis Cycle Company
Central Cycle Manufacturing Company
Hay & Willits Manufacturing Company
Smith
Indiana Bicycle Company
Indianapolis Chain and Stamping Company
K. Oc. Atkins & Co
Adell Furniture Company
Atlas Engine Works
Chicago
Chandler & Tylor
Climber At Pole Sparks Election Bet Spectacle
A crowded corner at Cornel and Massachusetts avenues watched James Tate climb a telephone pole in a political stunt supporting McKinley. He tore slivers of Central Telephone Company property, cursed the crowd, and slid down after a sweet smile, losing the bet to Bryan. The event was led by a Mr. Jones.
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Cornel and
Massachusetts Aves
McKinley
Central Telephone Company
Bryan
James Tate
Mr. Jones
Attempted Robbery at Saloon Ends in Capture
Thomas Connors alias Young Hay back and Geo. Goldman attempted to rob Saloonkeeper Mike Mahon at 159 W Washington St Thursday night. Connors fired, Mahon struck him with a beer glass, both men dragged away by a bystander then held by police. Connors has prior penitentiary time and curses police on arrest.
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Thomas Connors
Young Hayback
Geo. Goldman
Mike Mahon
Washington St
Grand Jury
Mahon
Connors
Jas. Taylor
Baker assaulted by man after political dispute
John Cunningham, a baker, was assaulted by George Strothers on Indiana avenue Thursday night. Cunningham, said to be wounded with a knife, remains bedbound. Strothers was arrested and his case continued in police court until Nov. 12 to await Cunningham’s condition.
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John Cunningham
George Strothers
Indiana Ave
Strothers
Cunningham
John Kaney
Charles
York
Hisenbeiss
Washington Sr
Kaney
Special Bath Room Tiles Sold By Lilly
Fragmentary list mentions Mardwoodt Mantals and Brates with Jne, M. Lilly and a special bath room item sold by Lilly.
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Mardwoodtmantals
Brates
Jne
M. Lilly
Jie
Mysterious case of child death in Dr White family
The 19 month old Mattie Harden, daughter of a colored servant in Dr J S White's family, died after a meal of chicken believed poisoned. Coroner Castor ordered an autopsy as investigators consider escaping gas or poisoning, with a post mortem planned if stomach contents warrant.
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Mattie Tiarden
James S. White
Capitol Ave
Castor
Colbert
White House
White
Finley
Dr. White
Kentucky
Whitsett
R. F. Bigger
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home Report Counts 623
Knightstown annual report shows 623 orphans with nearly 200 applicants for admission. The governor received the document on Friday. The reduced appropriation from 100000 to 90000 limits admissions and prevents feeding clothing and instructing the maximum number of inmates.
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Stoney
Knightstown
Unexpected Poker Raid Leads to Multiple Arrests
Capt. Dawson and Patrolmen Irish and Raftery surprised B. Matheny’s room at 8514 W. Markerst late Thursday night and found a poker game in progress. Five men were arrested. cases continued in police court to Saturday alongside other gambling charges. Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats.
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Dawson
Irish and
Raftery
Mrs Castle Guilty as Sobs Showcase Private Scandal Trial
In London a San Francisco couple, Mr and Mrs Walter M Castle, faced seven indictments for shoplifting totaling £43 10s. Mrs Castle pleaded guilty, was convicted on all counts, and sentenced to three months in jail with hard labor. Mr Castle was found not guilty and released. The court noted discretion due to Mrs Castle’s mental illness and urged post-release care.
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London
U.P
Walter M. Castle
San Francisco
Clerkenwell
Castle
Mr. Avery
Mr. Castle
Edward Clarke
George M. Savage
England
Griggs
Alderman Routledge
Maj. Tevan
Col .H. J. Rawse
Mrs. Castle
Ella Castle
McConnell
Tie
Home Office
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area enters 36 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for increasing clouds with possible flurries of snow or rain. Friday night will be colder with fair conditions by Saturday. Noon temperature Friday was 56 degrees, rising to 59 by 2 p.m.
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Indianapolis
A Frank Answer From a Life of Crime
The article portrays Frank Girton, a colored felon, as incorrigible and untrustworthy. It details thefts from Minnie Ham at 64 Ruckfe Street and Newton Lewis at 36 N Meridian Street including a gold watch, clothes, an overcoat, a guitar, and a lady's cloak. He pawned stolen items and claimed there was nothing else to steal before being sent to the grand jury.
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Frank Girton
Girton
Minnie Ham
Newton Lewis
Meridian St
Lewis
Joe
Cox
Ife
Grand Jury
Camp Dinnin Won't Break Up After Election Crowds
After the election crowds continued at the corner of Washington and Delaware streets with lingering supporters of free silver. Friday drew a larger crowd of men who had stood throughout the campaign arguing the money issue. Speakers claimed coercion caused silver's defeat and urged factories to reopen to boost work and fulfill Republican promises.
City Life items include a hospital amputation and a custody case
A Daggett & Co. employee at 41244 Mulberry street lost two fingers after cutting the wrong item. Dr. Charlton completed the amputation at St. Vincent's hospital. Mrs. Elizabeth D. Smith seeks habeas corpus against Winfield B. Smith to recover her 19 month old child, with Judge Carter ordering the child produced in court Saturday. The Indianapolis Kindergarten Monthly debuts with editor Mrs. I. S. Tucker and contributions from notable writers and a recipe department.
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Melia Kemmett
Mulberry Sr
Daggett & Co
Charlton
St. Vincent's Hospital
Elizabeth D. Smith
Winfield
Smith
Carter
Diadem Flour Ad from Noblesville Milling Co
When you want fine pastry light biscuits and flaky bread use Diadem Flour. Every sack guaranteed. Sold by all groceries. Noblesville Milling Co.
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Noblesville Milling Co
Wheels Buzz as Factories Restart Across Ohio Valley
Ohio valley business revives with big railroads reopening shops and expanding work. Mount Vernon Indiana received 300 car order. Niles tool works and Hamilton shops boost force. furnaces at Ironton Ashland and river towns to blast soon. Other mills reopen, copper shops resume full, and Barrett and Powell works restart heavy production. Stillwell-Bierce and Barney-Smith plan large staffing as Decatur and Chicago reports follow.
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Big Four
Chesapeake & Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Railways
Car Works
Mount Vernon
Inl
Louisville & Nashville Road
Ashland
Griffith Wood Works
Powell Brass Works
Raridon
Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Virginia
Addiston Pipe Company
Burgess Iron Works
Portsmouth
Hubbard
Lowellville
Stillwell-Bierce Company
Barney-Smith Car Works
Decatur
Ill
U. P
Chicago
Bis
Illinois Steel Company
Joliet
Bargain bonanza in local stores across town
The page lists numerous sales and promotions from Danbury through New York shops. Carpet, china, hats, dinner sets, suits, overcoats, shoes, and furniture feature in half price and special clearance events. Offers hint at weekend discounts and store-wide promotions.
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Taylor's
Danbury
Messenger's
Rubens
Chas. Mayer & Co
Haviland China
The
Globe
Arcade
Wasson
Maguir Si Granger
Broshan
Gall
Gu He Tee
New York
WE Inc
Speaia
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Weineey
Bryans
California
Bryan McKinley
Eeeran
Arnee
Weaeaee
Ees
Mattie Harden
DR. J. 5. White
Bies
Mrs. White
Gcg. W. Cunningham
White Residence
Haynes
United States Embassy
Roosevelt
Hudson
City Life
M’xinley
Ohio
Hillmois
Ohio Valley
Niles
Hamilton
Ironton
Illinois
ST. Louis
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