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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1888
Page
1
Across states, Republican gains and Cleveland plurality battles shape the election night. Reports from New York, California, Connecticut, and beyond show Harrison leading in many key districts while Democrats press in others. The South remains solid for the Democrats, and tariff reform gains are noted.
The Sum recalls Harrison era politics with New York influence feared by Indiana Democrats. Local leaders warn of trouble if New York seeks to control cabinet appointments, while Gov Gray and other Democrats cling to hopes of Indiana and New York votes. Harrison loyalists predict conflict but remain hopeful as results trickle in.
The democratic state committee stayed in Mr. Sheerin's private room above the committee chamber until 5 o'clock Wednesday morning waiting for returns. Telegraph signals ceased at 3 30, promising a restart about 6. After hours of waiting the committee disbanded and retired to bed with word of no telegraphic communication until 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. A rumor from New York was linked to the action.
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Robert Oliver received one dollar and costs in municipal court after a Monday assault case against Pete Jamison on Fort Wayne avenue. Henry Adams faced charges of distributing whisky on election day in the first ward and pleaded guilty. the mayor released him on a commitment at Parlor Goods, Wm. L. Hider's.
New York city observers report Harrison as next president with Republican control of Congress. Journal extras cite electoral college leads from 66 to 71 and Republican majorities in several states. Story notes mixed results, with close races in New Jersey and Illinois and surprise in Cleveland prospects. Harrison rejects callers, awaits official results as crowds celebrate outside.
Washington officials reel from late election dispatches as Brice claims New York, Indiana and Illinois swing. Cleveland clings to luck for four more years while rivals push for expected GOP gains in Ohio and Michigan restates early returns.
Gen. Harrison stood at supper as a Sun reporter called on him Tuesday evening. His yard looked bare after crowds, and his halls held telegraphic returns. He refused interviews, preferring solitude while his son Russell and others managed press access. A New York majority forecast and Indiana results buoyed supporters amid campaign oddities and town dispatches.
Early returns show a Democratic gain in Marion and broader Indiana shifts. County tallies across Greene Vigo Johnson Parke and more indicate Democrats ahead in several areas, while Republicans lead in others such as Dearborn and Harrison gains in numerous counties. Overall statewide outlook remains unsettled with estimates predicting tight margins.
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