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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1900
Page
1
A Tuesday morning riot at a Caseyville saloon owned by George Ilas and John Banders over politics left Wallace Graves dead after a hail of over 200 shots. Injured include Wm. Houston and seven others. the shooter remained at large.
At a Twenty second and Larimer polling site in Denver a clash between a rough crowd and officers left one officer and John Brandford dead. Four others including Stuart Harvey Richard Hardman Deputy Sheriff Chas Green and Hamilton Jackson were seriously wounded.
Reports from New York City indicate a smooth election with polls opening at 6 am and brisk voting. Chief Devery remarked on progress and the unusually high turnout surpassing early presidential figures. In Greater New York 639,228 voters are registered across 1,522 precincts.
Chicago observers report heavy turnout with voters queuing before polls opened. Authorities prepared for possible fraud with over 1,000 warrants issued to be served on election day. Republican and Democratic leaders claim wide margins for their candidates across Cook County and the state. Bloomington sensationally reports alleged Republican ballot tampering with premarked ballots found.
In Kansas City the weather is ideal and a large vote is expected, with Republicans aiming to carry Jackson County due to Democratic split. St Louis reports early voting and fraud charges as 33 polling places open for 136000 votes, with 1200 warrants issued for alleged registration fraud and a Republican deputy sheriff arrested for entering a polling area.
Columbus report says election day in Ohio began with ideal conditions and heavy turnout at 8 o clock. Initial precinct figures show strong participation with Republicans predicting victory while Democrats expect their voters to come out without urging and aim for enough GOP changes to carry the race.
In Cincinnati Ohio the heaviest early voting in years began Tuesday with many hilltop precincts already reporting more than half the vote by 9 am. Voter fraud claims circulate including 15 voters challenged in one precinct and a challenged voter leaving with an official ballot, described as an endless chain.
In Baltimore on election day November 6 1908 officials quote conflicting results. Democratic state chairman Vandiver predicts Maryland will pledge for Bryan by 6000 to 10000 votes while Republican chairman Philip L Goldsborough claims a 4000 to 8000 margin for the opposite outcome.
Wheeling reports cool clear weather as polls open at 6 50 in the morning with unusually large crowds lining up to vote, indicating strong voter engagement in the state.
Magnificent weather greets voters in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania. Early reports show precincts with ballots cast by 9 a.m. far surpassing typical noon or afternoon totals, indicating a potentially heavy turnout.
Philadelphia dispatch reports bright statewide weather and a likely large turnout. Indications point to a sweeping Republican victory in the election.
Election day opens bright and cool in Boston with large attendance in early hours. Most public interest centers on results in doubtful states as odds against Bryan firmed from 4 to 1 to 2 to 1 Monday night amid fine weather.
NEW HAVEN CONN NOV 6 The weather today is fair and crisp with no precipitation expected. Skies remain mostly clear as residents enjoy a cool autumn day.
In Charleston on November 6 the weather is clear and cool. The state Democratic ticket is unopposed. Col. Elliott is poised to be reelected to Congress from the first district by a 15,000 vote majority over his Black Republican opponent.
Lexington Kentucky voters start at 6 o'clock amid crowded polling places and high interest. Republicans expect the McKinley majority of 1 300 while Democrats predict about 500. No disorder reported.
About 25 Negro men spent part of the day at Mr. Taggart's Indian Cave headquarters as Boss Polster allegedly defied the law by packing his basement with colored men and serving liquor and food. Officer Green was sent away with a friendly farewell.
A Chicago area report describes Patrolman Green resisting enforcement actions at a canalside saloon run by Chas Polster. The piece covers polemics over policing, alleged electoral manipulation, black residents gathered at the basement bar, and Green as a key witness in prior disciplinary cases.
Both parties accuse each other of trying to steal a state ballot in precinct 11 ward 15. Democrats vow to arrest the man accused, while Republicans claim they first named the voter as a Democrat. Treasurer Bookwalter predicts arrest. sheriff search finds no ballot.
In Frankfort on election day November 6 the early returns show Republicans leading in four precincts and Democrats in three. Republicans claim the city by about 300 votes while Democrats concede roughly 150.
An ad touts box spring mattresses from Mahomey’s at 49 Massachusetts Avenue with a pitch about spending a third of life in bed. The notice also promotes horse feed from Jones’ Dusties Onto Bennett’s and features photographs and bedding items with address hints.
Democratic election officials arrested John Redden and William Taylor for alleged violations. Redden, not on the poll book, was challenged. Taylor swore in his vote and was taken into custody by Democrats.
E. N. Thompson a Republican railroader of 741 Virginia Ave was arrested by Democratic election sheriff Wood in precinct 1 ward 13 for swearing in his own vote amid residency allegations.
Fred Zimmerman of 1601 Montcalm street was arrested Tuesday morning on illegal voting charges. He claimed residency with his mother while working out of town. Democrats disputed his claim. Bond was provided by his employer, William Perry.
Ukko Matsumoto, a Japanese jeweler with first papers, faced initial denial before voting at precinct 3 ward 3. Democrats challenged his ballot, but at 2 pm his naturalization papers cleared, and he cast a Republican vote after review by Attorney General Taylor and party attorneys.
Republicans spent the morning verifying a report that five colored men were confined in precinct 16 ward 3 but found no trace. By noon several heavily colored precincts showed only light turnout, as managers blamed Taggart’s influence and directed colored allies to mobilize more Black voters.
The report describes Democratic procedures for collecting returns with 68 messengers visiting every precinct hourly. Poll-book counts and tabulated headquarter reports kept real time tallies of votes, while wheelmen conveyed messages and officials coordinated voter transport in the county.
Morning voting across Indianapolis shows 25 percent cast by 10 am with widespread delays as precincts opened late and officers struggled to report. Reports describe heavy turnout, challenges at several precincts, and both parties fearing long ballots and scratching due to constitutional amendments.
A heavy and potentially historic vote swept Indiana with fair weather. Reports note lengthy ballot handling due to four large ballots and scratching time. An arrest in Kokomo for fraudulent voting occurred amid nationwide tension and reports of polling place delays and black voters held behind locked doors.
A special dispatch reports McKinley leads in New York and New Jersey with large majorities, and says eastern states show greater interest than other regions, signaling strong early support.
Enormous sums were expended by both Republicans and Democrats in Indianapolis on Tuesday to secure votes. Money was used to transport voters and, among African Americans, cash and liquor purchases were reported. Fraud accusations filled party headquarters but no bribery arrests had been made by 3 p.m. Several Republicans were taken in on charges of illegal voting.
Warmer, cloudy weather expected Tuesday night with partial clouds Wednesday. Forecasted temperatures include 7 am 37, noon 55, and 2 pm 57 as the 36 hour period ending at 8 pm.
Gen. MacArthur reported to the war department casualties on Oct. 28 near Cuartero Second Lt. W. D. Pasco Lem Meador Adriz Eneix killed. Died Nov. 6 Stanley M. Stuart assistant surgeon Eleventh Cavalry Luzon Santa Cruz. He was thrown from a horse and suffered a fractured skull. A piano offered by Wolechner’s L D W Sleeping and Chair Cars listed for Indianapolis to Quincy service.
An old remedy promises rapid cure using laxative Brome with quinine and unnamed ingredients. The ad touts a one day cure claiming quick relief and a cheap price.
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