Doughty Buckeyes Sweep Beyond Bryanists in Ohio
Ohio results show Nash Republican winner with a plurality possibly around 50,000. In Maryland Massachusetts Kentucky and New Jersey Republicans gain ground while Democrats retain key offices and a large share of the legislature. The Baltimore and Columbus reports note Democratic gains in city tickets and state counts, with Nash’s Ohio victory shaping national politics and Bryan-leaning efforts reconfiguring future campaigns.
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Ohio
George K. Nash
Nebraska
Kentucky
Maryland
John W. Smith
Massachusetts
W. Murray Crane
Pennsylvania
Virginia
New Jersey
Towa
L. M. Shaw
Mississippi
A. H. Longino
South Dakota
Nash
Govrnor
Columbus
Sam Jones
Toledo
John R. McLean
Washington
Philippines
McLean
Hanna
National Republican Committee
Foraker
Senate
Joseph
Col
Bryan
Cox Gang Downed In Ohio Election Signals Cox Loss
Cincinnati results show McLean winning Hamilton county by about 1200 and the city by roughly 2000. Fusion and legislative ticket gains narrow the Cox gang defeat. Jones secures 11549 votes, Nash elected but muted. The Enquirer notes McKinley support with a 1200 Hamilton county plurality. editorials were absent.
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Cox Gang
Cincinnati
McLeane
Hamilton County
Fusion
Jones
McLean
Commercial-Tribune
Republican
Nash
Ohio
Kentucky
McKinley
the Enquirer
New York Election Results Show City Democrats Win Big
In New York state Democrats carry Greater New York while Republicans win upstate. Republicans retain control of the assembly and likely widen their margin. Mazet defeated by 393 votes as Mazet’s defeat blamed on the Republican machine backlash. Rich Croker praises Mazet’s defeat as punishment by the people.
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New York
Greater
Upstate
Assembly
Robert March
Investigating Committee
Perez M. Stewart
Citizens’ Union and
Tammany
Mazet
Richard Croker
Mazet Haseen
Blandering
Mass election returns show Crane wins in Massachusetts
Unofficial returns place Crane Republican at 168,849 votes and Paine Democrat at 103,812, giving Crane a 65,037 plurality. Wolcott's 1898 plurality was 82,295. Democrats gain in both legislature chambers. Boston skews Democratic by about 6,000. Democratic vote near 1898 levels while Republican support falls 25,000, amid imperialism disaffection.
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Boston
Nov. J
Crane
Paine
Wolcott
Republicans Sweep New Jersey Senate and Assembly
Returns show New Jersey Republicans win about a 20 000 plurality with senate seats in Camden Gloucester Somerset Union Essex and Salem and Democrats winning Warren and Monmouth. Senate stands 18 Republicans 8 Democrats and Assembly 41 Republicans 18 Democrats on joint ballot majority 27 14 higher than last year.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Camden
Gloucester
Somerset
Union
Essex
Salem
Warren
Monmouth
Senate
Assembly
Kentucky Election Chaos as Leaders Claim Victory
In Frankfort on November 8, both Goebel and Taylor factions claim victory amid chaos. Unofficial returns from 21 of 118 counties show Goebel ahead by 4,356 but skewed toward Democratic strongholds. Goebel supporters expect election certainty from machinery, while Republicans contest results and predict a Goebel win by 5,000 to 7,000.
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Goebel
Frankfort
Long
Taylor
Louisville
J. D. White
McKinsey
Bryan
Gosbel
Louisville Returns Republican Taylor With 3,255 Vote Majority
Louisville and Jefferson County report full precincts as Taylor wins the race for which he secures a 3,255 vote majority. The city and county vote solidly GOP with Taylor leading the Republican slate.
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Louisville
Jefferson County
Taylor
Republicans Sweep Kansas Election Gains Reported
Returns from Kansas counties show populists fading as Republicans gain nearly 10 percent of county offices. Republicans won eight of twelve district judge positions amid a light turnout across the state.
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Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Fusionists Carry Nebraska by About Sixteen Thousand
Nebraska returns show fusionists narrowly winning the state by roughly 16 000 votes and gaining seats in Congress. The total statewide vote nears 220 000 as results indicate continued fusion strength. Governor and district races reflected shifts in political alignment nationwide.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Wim
Neville
Congress
Indianapolis Gas Pressure Tests Rise Over Chicago Threats
F. S. Hastings, president of the Indianapolis gas company, warns that with gas meters and a new ordinance, Indianapolis could be cut off if gas supply dwindles. He notes Chicago would pay higher rates and insists no direct link exists between Chicago and Indianapolis gas flows. Hastings plans to stay in the city through the week.
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F. S. Hastings
New York
Indianapolis Gas Company
Bates
Indianapolis
Chicago
Mr. Hastings
School inspection to save 1000 Indiana children yearly
Dr. Hurty urged mandatory examination of school children to curb diphtheria. He argued inspections would identify and remove infected youths, saving about 1,000 lives annually. The State board of health also faced delays and errors in vital statistics reporting, including missing names on death returns.
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Indiana
Dr. Hurty
State Board of Health
Mother and daughter declared insane by commission
A medical panel consisting of Drs Christian and Wolmer and Justices Hay and Lockman ruled Issie Miller and her daughter Minnie insane. The two lived at 312 N New Jersey street until Minnie escaped Union State Hospital by twisting bed clothes into a rope and leaving through a second story window.
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Christian and
Wolmer
Hay and Lockman
Issie Miller
Minnie
New Jersey-st
Union State Hospital
Africa
Richie’s Cornfield Spurs Street Plan Halted
I N Richie opposed opening Caldwell street through his 65 acre cornfield from Walnut to Tenth Street, arguing no benefit to residents. The Board of Works rejected urgent need, canceling action as neighbors had already bought lots and Richie warned he could pursue delinquents for payments.
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I. N. Richie
Board of Works
Alway
Caldwell St
Michigan
North St
Walnut
Tenth-st
Richie
Gift to DePauw Endowment Reserved Name
In Greencastle Indiana on Wednesday Chancellor Wickmaan announced a donor gave 85000 to DePauw University for an endowed chair. The donor's identity will be kept secret for now and the funds will be available shortly.
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Hickman
Greencastle
Ind
DePauw
Wickmaan
Homneo
Neighborhood House Opens At Arsenal Avenue Site
The Third Christian Church establishes a neighborhood house at 1537 59 Arsenalave with two rooms at 1533 as branches of Indianapolis charity organization. The main building hosts lectures, Sunday school, and church activities while Mrs. Francis Elliott manages several rooms. A public library branch, kindergarten connected to Free Kindergarten, girls school, night class, and dime savings bank are planned with free access and no membership.
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The
Third Christian Church
Arsenalave
Indianapolis
Gung Tton Society
Francis Elliott
Bridge contracts in Meridian and Illinois streets exceed estimate
The Board of Works awarded bridge contracts on Wednesday after a long meeting with Mayor Taggard and officials. Bids come in higher than the city’s 150000 borrowing plan, risking a delayed or single bridge completion and delaying steel option at Meridian or Illinois. Authorities doubt tearing out both bridges simultaneously and fear Central Ave. bridge completion won't come soon.
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Meridian
Illinois-sts
Board of Works
Taggard
Kern
Johnson
Washington St
Central Ave
Waning of a Wife's Love in Alienation Suit
Oliver N. Henry testifies in superior court as plaintiff in a $20 040 alienation of affections case against Wm Henry Harris. He recounts his marriage decline after 1885 with his wife and mentions increased absence after 1896. Mrs Henry sits in the corridor. Harris is described as a rival in the suit.
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Henry
Henry Harris
Oliver N. Henry
Wm. Henry Harris
Superior Court
Harris
Dr. Taylor
Gas Rate Ordinance Sparks City Action Plan
Mayor Taggart said the city will not wait for the council ordinance on natural gas rates and expects results for the public. He declined to detail next steps but suggested action could come Thursday or Friday as officials anticipate court challenges from gas companies.
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Taggart
Beating Husband Fined In Police Court Case
Charles Simmons, 425 Teledo Street, colored, received 60 days and a $60 fine after a police court hearing for wife beating. His wife, barefoot and in torn clothes, reported abuse and lack of support, claiming he took their two week old baby and left it in an alley. Judge Daly remarked the two stories conflicted and witnesses corroborated one side.
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Charles Simmons
Teledo St
Daly
Lamp Attack Case in Police Court
Frew Vinson Wilson 15 S Liberty Street colored appeared in police court charged with beating his wife. Bike-cops Hauser and Schroeder arrested him after a lamp strike left the woman bleeding from mouth and nose. Wilson says she struck him and he pushed her. He punched Officer Hauser after arrest. Case continued to November 10.
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Vinson Wilson
S. Liberty Sr
Hauser
Schroeder
Mass Meeting Aims At South Side Market Improvements
A mass meeting of South-side citizens will be held at the South-side market hall on Thursday at 7:30 p m to discuss improvements at the market and other public matters affecting that section of the city.
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at p m November 9 shows generally fair weather through Wednesday night and Thursday. Temperatures recorded 7 a m at 40 and noon 54, 2 p m 58.
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Indianapolis
Woodcarvers Conference Talks Revenue Settlement
Woodcarvers from Indianapolis who work at a chair factory planned a conference with the state labor commissioners on Wednesday. Following updated guidance they chose to seek a settlement through further talks and a rescheduled meeting was planned for an unspecified date.
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Indianapolis
Mrs Julia Hession Dies At Home At Nearly 100
Mrs. Julia Hession aged between 95 and 100 died Tuesday night from senile exhaustion. She lived with her son John Hession at 1238 California Street. Coroner Nash investigated. She was the widow of Dennis Hession who died 24 years ago after coming from Ireland 32 years ago. John Hession is her sole living child and they were longtime parishioners of St. John’s Church. Funeral is to be held Thursday morning.
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Julia Hession
John Hession
California-st
Nash
Hoodoo case drags on in Indiana perjury trial
Jeffersonville Indiana witnesses Isaac S Winstandly and Clarence J Frederick former president and cashier of the defunct New Albany bank face perjury charges. The case has bounced through judges due to venue and illness with juror Parady Wayne and judge Eley both affected, delaying the trial.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Tsaac S
Winstandly
Clarence J. Frederick
New Albany Banking Company
Gibson
Supreme Court
Marsh
Eley
Pike County
Parady Wayne
Paved With Gold Board Approves Asphalt Assessment Roll
The Board of Works has approved the assessment roll for asphalt pavement work. Officials indicate funding and project scope will proceed to next steps, detailing streets slated for resurfacing and budget allocations.
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Board of Works
Peyetient
Premier Mills to Rebuild Furnaces for Basic Steel Process
Sint H Blair Miller of Premier steel works has about 50 men at work preparing for a new opening within a month to six weeks. Two furnaces will be rebuilt to switch from acid to basic process using scrap steel, with Indianapolis cited as a scrap source to cut raw material costs and employment remaining about the same. Miller hopes to slightly raise furnace capacity.
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Sint
Miller
Indianapolis
Power Plans River Lock At Riverside Park Dam
Park engineer Power drafts plans for a lock in the Riverside park dam with a 30 foot channel and masonry walls. He intends to submit the design to the war department for endorsement and estimates the city will spend about 20000 dollars. Gates will raise or lower water to allow vessel passage.
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Mr. Power
Worthington Hotel Cafe Offers Meals at 3 Cents
Fragmentary notice lists Worthington related to Indiana water company and a grand hotel cafe. Mentions capital stock of $10,000 and dining services, with a stray line about meals priced at 3 cents. Overall appears as an early business notice with unclear details.
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Indiana
Candight Company
Worthington
Babe Gets 75 A Week With Denver Football Team
Chester C. Railsback of 325 E Ohio Street known as Babe joins the Denver football eleven as right guard after prior service with the Indianapolis light artillery. He will earn 25 dollars per game, playing two or three games weekly, and weighs about 226 pounds.
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Chester C. Railsback
E. Ohiost
Babe
Denver
Col
Indianapolis Light Artillery
Chicago
Denver Eleven
Indianapolis
Rockies
Pike's Peak
Best $3 Hats At Seaton Store Show Sellout
Hats priced at three dollars draw crowds at Seaton Store as shelves empty of hats robes blankets and trunks noted in local ads. Despool Kan.
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Best
Seaton
Despool
What is the matter with Mr Taylor in Indiana lynching case
A Scott county lynching case looms as Judge Baker is set to begin the trial of Tyler, administrator, against Gobvin and others next Monday. Attorneys indicate a swift trial with little sensationalism while debate over mob identification and state duty highlights tensions between the plaintiff and state officials including the attorney general and Gov. Mount.
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Baker
Tyler
Gobvin
Scott County
Rooker
Tela
the Sun
Indiana
Gov. Mount
Mount
Taylor
Life on West Ohio Street Sparks Family Fight
A tin bucket crash from 435 West Ohio Street signals a confrontation between two Black women, a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law. Heated exchange escalates with insults and threats, ending when the elder lands a poke and the other wields a bucket prop, then both retreat to their homes.
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Llah
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