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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1900
Page
2
Democratic county headquarters reported progress with 25 percent of the Democratic vote counted by noon Tuesday. Officials praised the turnout as satisfactory though noting potential weak spots in wards Y and 11 and precinct 11 ward 15 where 98 of 121 Democratic votes had been cast by noon.
Republicans expressed concern about noon conditions as North-side turnout looked satisfactory while South-side turnout lagged with Democrats mounting the larger share. Officials noted a heavier colored vote in that ward than in others.
By 2 PM both parties claimed strong turnout in Indianapolis with about 70 percent of expected votes in. County Republicans praised ward results while Democrats reported surprising gains and predicted county victory. Reports from multiple wards noted slow voting, few challenges, and signs of a full election day.
At 6 on Tuesday evening 109000 ballots kept in the state house vault for emergency use will be removed and counted in the presence of the state election board. They will then be carted to the electric light company power house and dumped into the furnace.
Election sheriff Carter was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of seeking to register voters too young. Police report the arrest followed the alleged influx of illegal voters as officers removed Carter from ward 6 precinct 14.
Attorney general Taylor spent most of Tuesday in his office ruling on voting rights questions. He announced that a man born November 7 1879 may vote. A telegram from Linton said Republicans were gaining miners votes amid Democratic efforts tied to the Pennsylvania strike.
An arrest record involving Bud Richardson, a colored figure described as president of the Tron league and committeeman of ward 6, was found false after suspicion of bribery charges. The case status changed Tuesday as the evidence cleared him of wrongdoing.
Tuesday afternoon republican county managers sought Judge Alford to grant a warrant to break down Polster's doors on Indiana Avenue. They claimed unlawfully held Negroes were in the saloon basement and vowed to remove them if found.
Republican chairman Vernly and Democratic chairman Martin spoke in Indianapolis after voting at home. Martin said forenoon Democratic turnout was larger than ever as voters favored straight tickets. Vernly asserted Indiana would yield a Republican plurality from 38 000 to 40 000.
A brief report from Minnesota and Virginia notes light rain and a high voter turnout. In Minneapolis and St Paul voting proceeded as polls opened with substantial participation amid the November election.
Reports from various sections of the state say the weather is ideal and that a good vote is being polled.
Excellent weather greeted the early voters as a large turnout was reported across Fargo on this election day.
Dallas dispatch reports heavy voting with about three fourths of the state’s eligible voters likely to cast ballots. The irrigation amendment to the state constitution faces little opposition, signaling broad support.
Lincoln reports perfect weather and large expected turnout as betting runs heavily on the Nebraska gubernatorial race with Poynter favored at 5000 to 1. Lincoln also notes strong statewide voting while Reno observes Newlands and Farrington contest in Nevada with a predicted Newlands defeat and light turnout.
Voters crowded polling places Tuesday amid reports of no riot in the riot areas. McKinley gains appear in mining camps and mountain towns though not enough to overturn Bryan’s four year lead. In New Jersey heavy ballots by noon favor Republicans by an estimated 40 000 to 50 000 as Democrats anticipate a landslide.
Neighbors extinguish flames as Mrs Reel collapses fainting at the scene. Injuries to her hands from trying to put out the fire on her skirts are painful but not serious.
Cheyenne reports say Wyoming voters will carry the state for McKinley by a narrow margin as good weather blankets the region on election day.
In South Wilmington during voting, James McCue suffered facial injuries and James Dugan a severe head injury as a crowd clashed. Policeman Sherry was beaten and his club taken. amid delay, Charles Cook urged unrest with cries of cleaning them out. A ballot box with a single vote and the election books were stolen. a police posse restored order and polls reopened at 2 p.m.
Portland, Oregon reports a light vote as registration books closed before the June election. Officials note the limited voter pool will reduce turnout across the city on election day.
Avon town reports the first full returns showing McKinley leading Bryan with 174 to 150 at 2 30 P M in the presidential election. Earlier tallies from Accusnet show McKinley 117 Bryan 15, reflecting shifts since 1896 when Bryan carried Massachusetts ten votes to McKinley 177.
Des Moines crowd notes heavy registration as Democrats claim a 500 vote victory margin in the second district while Republicans make a parallel claim. The high turnout is emphasized as a sign of a tight race.
TOPEKA November 6 A cloudless sky and warm sun drew Kansans to the polls as both parties claimed the state. Voters appeared eager and turnout seemed steady across districts.
Reports show strong betting on McKinley at the Denison house with no 3 to 1 money and substantial pools at Walker's. Bettors favored Indiana going Republican with 2 to 1 odds. $25 to $75 offered on Mike Jefferson at the Denison. State pluralities were favored in Tuesday betting.
Reports from across Montana say a tremendous vote was cast early. Many arrests were reported on complaints by Republicans and anti Clark Democrats.
At 2 20 p m reports from county Democratic HQ show ward 2 a Republican stronghold with 1071 votes. 760 in. Average similar in other Republican wards. Wayne township reports a heavy Democratic vote. Messages sent to all precinct committeemen at 4 p m seeking immediate replies on chances to secure full Democratic turnout.
IT'S A LANDSLIDE in ward 11, Tuesday afternoon, politicians predicted a decisive result but could not specify the direction. Voters moved quickly after casting ballots, staying tight lipped as in prior elections.
Washington observes a calm election eve as Cabinet members vote. Hay and Gage stay in town to receive returns at the White House with long distance calls to Chicago and New York. Congressional leaders Loudenslager and Richardson manage return reports from Normandie and Metropolitan hotels.
Snow fell in northern Minnesota and Michigan on Tuesday afternoon, with light accumulations noted as unsettled weather moved through the region. No injuries or closures reported in the brief bulletin.
In New Bedford Massachusetts election returns one precinct out of twelve reports McKinley with 203 to Bryan 6. The same precinct in 1896 showed McKinley 406 and Bryan 149.
John D. Rockefeller and Senator Chauncey M. Depew cast ballots at 980 Sixth Ave in New York City. The booth area is labeled Millionaire's corner by election officials.
Mrs. J. F. Reel sustained burns while fighting a fire in the garret of her home at 32 N. New Jersey Street. The blaze started from a defective flue and ignited her skirt as she tried to douse the flames.
Reports from Milwaukee indicate the election is proceeding quietly with both sides claiming victory. Republicans allege 3,000 illegal registrations affecting the vote.
Michigan enjoys a bright presidential election day with long lines at Detroit polling places and a heavy turnout reported across the state. Voters head to the polls in what observers call one of the finest election days in 28 years.
In Atlanta on Tuesday the Georgia legislature elected William J. Bryan's president by a vote of 102 to 2 as the body, required by the constitution, could not return home to vote for a United States senator on the same day.
In Huntington West Virginia on November 6, the state election draws unprecedented interest as authorities report several arrests and multiple prominent citizens jailed at the county jail amid anticipated trouble.
In Wilkesbarre township north district democrats entered polling places and forcibly ejected Republican Michael Conway, replacing him with Democrat Barney A. House as judge. The report notes upheaval amid disputed roles and ongoing local political tension.
Little Rock Arkansas reports clear weather and unusually calm election day. By noon few Negro voters had cast ballots while conditions remained fine across the region.
Fragmentary OCR report from Shelbyville Indiana describes an incident where Philip Thomas and Marshall Palmer were involved in a dispute over a vote. The fight escalated with Palmer allegedly firing a weapon near Thomgh Niner MUR corey Avella, leading to a death. Names and details are incomplete in the source.
A linotype worker reports chronic indigestion and nervous exhaustion improved after six weeks on Grape Nuts. He gained weight from 124 to 157 pounds, says nerves are steadier, and his daily machine output increased by about two columns. The account credits diet change with restoration of health.
At the Indianapolis Union Stock Yards Navy market an inventory of cattle hogs and sheep shows receipts for Monday. Prices vary by grade and weight with prime steers 1 90 per pound and up, fair to medium steers 1 350 pounds and up, good to choice steers 1 150 to 1 300 pounds, and several ranges for cows bulls and veal calves. Hogs receipts at 1 00 and Monday shipments quoted good to choice medium and heavy packing, lightweights and pigs listed with price bands. Sheep receipts light with quotes for good to choice and common to medium sheep and lambs. stockers and feeding lambs also detailed with prices.
Interstate Stock Yards notes Monday receipts: cattle none, hogs 400, sheep none. Price quotes include good to prime export steers 1,350 to 1,500 lbs at 55 59. fair to medium feed, heavy veals 4 50 to 6 50. hogs good to choice heavy 4 80 to 5 00. lambs 4 50 to 5 00. wheat and corn futures mixed with No 2 red at 73 14 cents track various varieties.
Chicago wholesale prices show wheat up for November and December contracts with gains around percentages. Corn and oats rise modestly while Provisions list January pork at 31.25 and lard near 6.72, ribs at 6.00. Butter and cheese advance with creamery butter around 22 cents and full cream cheese prices climbing. Live poultry includes chickens hens and springs at varied cents per pound.
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