Night of jubilation as Harrison wins in Indianapolis
Crowds poured into the streets despite rain, cheering Harrison's victory. Roosters with crepe, a coffin bearing Cleveland’s image, and bands filled the parades. Democratic leaders stayed quiet as celebrants waved American flags and sang in Times-style furor, while Sun boys wore Harrison lithographs from head to toe.
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Colored Democrat Peter Harper Faces Weapons Charge
Peter Harper a colored Democrat and former deputy U.S. marshal appeared before Mayor Denny in police court charged with carrying concealed weapons. He admitted going to Overstreet’s house on S Tennesse Street and threatening George Hawkins, a colored Republican, then fired three shots into the air. Harper was fined 18 dollars and costs after inconsistent testimony.
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Indiana Returns Show Large Republican Gains In Counties
Indiana voters delivered broad GOP gains across many counties with net gains totaling 8 137 for Republicans and 1 744 for Democrats, narrowing the variance needed for Harrison to win the state. Attorney general Michener, reporting from Indianapolis, predicts Harrison will carry the state as returns come in.
Great Gains The Republican Vote Largely Increased
New Orleans dispatch reports that the Republican vote sharpened in the state. A separate note mentions a colored wife named Mrs Hurst giving birth to six healthy children in Conrad Texas. Health ad copy promotes Brown's Expectorant at 60 cents a bottle.
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Waterloo Victory Sparks Newark Political Storm
New York reports show Harrison leading with 218 electoral votes and 233 if Indiana lands for him, while Cleveland sits at 168. Tammany and county Democrats face blame as Brice and tariff reform gain notice amid unfolding party turmoil. The nation eyes a Republican majority in Congress as returns suggest a decisive shift.
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Democrats claim Rooker wins Indiana election by 45 vote
Complete returns show Rooker ahead by 45 as Democrats claim victory while Republicans resist conceding. Hendricks County results still awaited at 10:30 pm with unsettled totals. Tincher reports carrying the county by about 1300, potentially tipping the statewide result. Wagner says coroners race 78 vote margin, may rise with labor vote. Weather: threatening, warmer Thursday, cooler today. Cure that Brown's Expectorant 60 cents.
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Fraud Charges and Wayne Township Election Contest
A Republican challenge alleges Democratic vote excesses in Wayne Township. A man claims access to poll lists showing 1500 more Democratic votes than polled, backing a contest to throw out the entire vote. Republicans seek to undermine the county ticket, aiming to place their prosecutor and allies in office.
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Marion county canvass disruptions and protests in court room
The Marion county inspectors met in the circuit court to count votes with Edgar Brown as chairman and deputies as secretaries. Protests arose over miscounted labor votes and misregistered names, including Hadly vs Hadly, Tincher counts, and shifts in inspector roles. By 6 PM arguments continued over precincts 2 and 13 amid party disputes.
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Republicans Claim Missouri and Harrison Cabinet Bets
News from New York and across the nation reports mixed reactions to Cleveland's defeat. Spl. dispatches note Harrison gains, discuss cabinet picks like von New and Michener, and predict Republican victories in Missouri and state legislatures. Local cities register Republican momentum and potential U. S. Senate outcomes.
Illegal Carlisle ballots threaten Kentucky election outcome
Report from Cincinnati dated November 8 describes alleged irregular Carlisle ballots in Campbell and Kenton counties printed on perforated strips. If those ballots are discarded, Carlisle’s county totals could vanish. Republican boards face pressure to exclude the votes. Carlisle reportedly knows of the irregular ballots and has sought legal advice.
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Jollification Planned by Happy Republicans Saturday Night
Gov. Porter presided at a lively meeting to ratify Gen. Harrison's election. The crowd cheered as the date for a public gathering was set for Saturday night. A committee led by J. N. Huston and others was appointed to arrange the event, inviting Indiana residents and countywide participation.
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Natural Gas Explosion Damages Home at 156 N East
A natural gas leak nearly wrecked Cohen's house at 156 North East Street when a check valve failed and accumulated gas under floors and walls. It reached a grate in the parlor causing an explosion. The parlor, sitting room and hall suffered about 500 dollars in damage.
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Five Killed in Reed's Crossing Railway Wreck
Full particulars of the Reed's crossing wreck near Macon Georgia arrive. An excursion train bound for the state fair collided, causing five deaths and about a dozen fatally injured passengers. Local dispatches report the tragedy and ongoing investigations.
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Harrison Elected President in Telegram Extra
New York dispatch reports that General Harrison won the presidency, issued in an extra edition Thursday afternoon. Springfield notice records the death of Mrs. James Fleming from blood poisoning due to decayed teeth in the morning edition.
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Gen Harrison Warms To Sun Reporter News In City Visit
Sun reporters visit Gen William Henry Harrison as returns pile up in Indiana. He appears pale but focused, declining to discuss his election while noting a possible 2,000 to 3,000 Indiana majority. John C. New reports 7 percent GOP gains across 1,000 precincts with Marion county swing amid alleged electoral intimidation. Mrs Harrison, shopping with her son Russell, appears pleased by public attention to the general.
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Waterfoot Dora Johnson and 1892 county election quotes
A mosaic of 19th century voices from Marion and New York politics as Riley reads a poem and officials muse on election results. County figures blame ballots, luck, and God, while Grover Cleveland remains an avowed future candidate.
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Judge Grants Mann Divorce for Adultery
Residence of P. F. Boyce at 284 N. Meridian Street damaged by fire. Judge Walker Thursday granted Henry G. Mann a divorce from Cynthia E. Mann on proof of adultery. Robert Smith was held for grand jury action Thursday. He is accused of stealing eight dollars from Frank Sawyer, an employee of Bird's livery stable.
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