Indictments Filed After Grand Jury Report in Higgins Case
The grand jury returned four indictments at the court house on Wednesday with one public murder charge against Frank Hedges and William Mallady for the death of Mrs John Wilhelm. John Higgins faced three indictments not released to the public as he had not been arrested. Higgins fled the court house basement as capiases were issued. Juror Mannes caused delays, Albert Lieber testified about a receipt Higgins allegedly gave to the Brewers' association for welfare funds.
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Grand jury indicts John M Higgins in three cases
At the sheriff's office Higgins and councilman Mike Kelly faced Deputy Craft about bonds for three indictments. Higgins learned each bond was 1500 dollars, totaling 4500. He sought time to find bondsmen, and a deputy would accompany him as he left to locate them.
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Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area November 7 8
36 hour forecast through 8 p m November 8 calls for cloudy to partly cloudy skies in Indianapolis and vicinity. Temperatures will run from 38 at midnight to 44 at noon and 48 by 7 p m.
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Republicans claim broad victory in national ticket race
Congress and states shift to the Republicans as results show the Pacific coast and central west solid for McKinley. Colorado Montana Idaho and Nevada lean Democratic on silver, Utah swings to Republicans, Nebraska likely Republican, Kentucky contested, Maryland votes Republican. Lincoln and Illinois show reduced majorities. Official returns awaited.
No Doubt in Nebraska McKinley Wins Big
Nebraska political tallies shown by The Bee and editorials indicate McKinley leads by 5 000 to 7 000 votes with a Republican legislative majority anticipated Edmiston of the populist committee concedes the state. Hanna telegram to Nebraska GOP chairman praises the victory for McKinley and the party.
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NIP AND TUCK IN KENTUCKY RACE CLOSING
Republicans claim Yerkes leads Kentucky by about 1500 votes with returns supporting the claim. Democrats hold to their figures, forecasting a tight finish. In congressional races the Democrats expect to win all but three districts. An ad at 38 E. Wash notes piano and photo services at Les Wulschner's and Bennett's.
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Landslide Elects County Officers in Marion County
The landslide in Marion County elected Republican officials including Prosecuting Attorney John C. Ruckles haus Treasurer Armin C. Kothne Sheriff Eugene Sauley and Commissioners John E. Mec Gaughey Thomas E. Stafford. Also chosen were Assessor Marion Eaton Coroner Dr Alembert W Brayton Surveyor James B Nelson Senators James T Layman Frederick E Matson Charles N Thompson Joint representative Larz A Whit comb Representatives Joseph H Clarke Joseph A Minturn Joseph R Morgin Frederick Ostermeyer Carl C Pritchard William Reagan Henry Woeslings and Councilmen at large Norman B Byr am Dayton L Dawson Addison H Nordyke.
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Marion Eaton
Alembert W. Brayton
James B. Nelson
James T. Layman
Frederick E. Matson
Charles N.thompson
Larz A. Whitcomb
Joseph H. Clarke
Joseph A. Minturn
Joseph R. Morgin
Canvassers Begin County and Township Vote Canvass
The 260 county canvassers start in circuit court on Thursday morning with all election inspectors and the county clerk forming the board. They examine tally sheets to compile the official count. Township canvass began at Trustes Makepeace's office Wednesday morning as slips arrived and were copied by Squire Nickerson and two clerks. Reports came in sparsely with no figures available at that time. Republicans likely carried the township by a margin just below the county ticket.
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Wheelbarrow Bet Parade Through Courthouse Streets
At noon on Wednesday John Clancy hauled Republican Thomas Tobin in a wheelbarrow through the principal streets to settle an election bet. Tobin rang a large bell as onlookers from Hollenbeck printing followed. Jake Daub repeated a similar wager with Jesse Walker, who wore a woodcut of McKinley on his back, as the group paraded from the courthouse westward toward Washington Street.
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Marion County Returns Show GOP Lead Near Five Thousand
At noon on Thursday about 175 of 240 Marion county precincts reported. The tally compared with the 1898 vote for Hunt and Ralston indicates a Republican gain of 1,208, suggesting a countywide GOP plurality near 5,700 if the trend holds. Koehne and Overstreet were close in several precincts, with Koehne 2,823 and Overstreet 2,844. Sauley had 2,759 votes.
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Nebraska Results Show Bryan Down Across Voters
The report notes Billy Bryan lost his precinct ward township city and county and the latest results suggest he also lost the state Stevenson lost his precinct while McKinley carried his precinct ward township county and state.
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Thanksgiving proclamation and local notices in city life
Gov Mount will issue a Thanksgiving proclamation Thursday. Edna May accuses Everett Dillinger of beating and betrayal and seeks a divorce. Roy Charleston, colored, sent to reform school Wednesday, released on probation earlier but caught stealing again. Senator Beveridge projects a 90,000 McKinley plurality, about 40,000 likely. Democratic managers wary of Indiana defeat in Indian affairs.
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Both parties surprised by McKinley landslide in election
Chicago reports Tuesday results show McKinley likely re elected by the largest electoral majority. Payne cites 319 electoral votes with state leads across New York Ohio Iowa Maryland Illinois Utah New Jersey Wyoming and Massachusetts showing Republican strength while Bryan gains fall short in Massachusetts and Utah votes split.
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Harris and Zimmerman Charged With Illegal Voting
Fred Zimmerman and George Harris appeared in police court on Wednesday charged with illegal voting after arrests by election sheriffs who said neither resided in Indianapolis. They were bound over to the grand jury. Several others were arrested but released for lack of affidavits. The Sun report misattributed the arrest to a colored sheriff. Carter is identified as a white optical worker.
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Hopkin’s Prohibitionist Victory Shocks Brown Township Vote
In Brown township Hendricks county a split in the Democratic ranks led to a fusion with Republicans. Everett T. Hopkins, a radical prohibitionist, won the election by a majority, surprising many observers. The event marks an unexpected political realignment amid party divisions.
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Jones expresses surprise over election results
Senator Jones, chair of the Democratic National Committee, says he was surprised by the results. He doubts Nebraska Kansas Kentucky and Washington losses but has no solid information. He blames fear of business disruption for Republican success and questions his Roosevelt assessment. He vows the Democratic Party will remain active in 1904.
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Americans in Shanghai vote straw presidential ballot
Americans in Shanghai held a straw ballot on Tuesday with McKinley leading Bryan by 10 to 16 in the unofficial result.
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HOW IT HAPPENED The Nation’s Imperial Debate
The article reports many figures analyzing a political result. C H Harris cites common sense and prosperity over imperialism. J E McCullough blames voter confusion and fear of free silver. Addison C Harris, minister to Austria, emphasizes trust in the president and Republicans. James E McCullough notes ignorance of imperialism’s stakes. Thomas Taggart cites low vote totals. Jacob P Dunn mocks public historical knowledge.
Hawkins says he is whipped in election aftermath
State democratic secretary Hawkins declines sympathy for the defeated and says he has no patience with a man in training who complains after being whipped. He notes a serious mistake, hopes the next four years bring prosperity, and mentions committee rooms likely not closed until about December 1.
Democratic HQ declares Indiana safely Republican
Chairman Martin and Secretary Hawkins at the Democratic State Headquarters report Indiana as safely Republican. Martin smiles at noon on Wednesday and jokes about Bev eridge’s mood, with Hawkins and Howard Gates joining the laughter as they discuss political fate.
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Home Forum Receivership Tells of Indiana Lodges
The Home Forum, a Chicago fraternal insurance company, is placed in receivership after failing to meet all losses. Indiana auditors refused a license, deeming it experimental and not strong enough, though lodges in Indiana formed before the 4 last March fraternal law.
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Trinary case hinges on contested voter status and bond
Fragmentary note references Dr. Trinary and Julietta, mentions insanity and hospital, notes furnished bond and challenges to credentials. Indicates a claim of not being a legal voter and possible rest or halt in proceedings.
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