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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
1
A roundup of Democratic leaders and local figures debating party reorganization and leadership. Statements span support for unity, skepticism of Dickinson, and calls for a straight ticket, with opinions from figures such as Thomas Thomas, Joseph Bell, Samuel Morss, E M Johnson, Richard Coleman, John Kealing, Myron King, and others.
Early returns show McKinley with a large popular vote plurality about 719 000 and projected 305 electoral votes if he wins Kentucky. Nebraska and Delaware suspense remains with rival claims. McKinley endings include possible cabinet placement for Wolcott and gains in the West offsetting eastern losses.
John G Woolley as prohibition nominee claims 500000 votes for his party while National chairman estimates 360000. He touts victory over liquor interests and predicts a strong campaign for 1904, denouncing saloon power and urging church unity.
State Republican chairman Hernly's latest estimate on Thursday morning places McKinley carrying Indiana by 25,000 to 30,000, while Idaho shows a Republican loss of about 1,000 and Kentucky remains doubtful. Official tallies still pending with counts in every county. final figures expected by night. Hernly concedes four congressmen to Democrats with Republicans retaining their prior seats. no state legislative results yet but anticipated majorities.
County Republican chairman Akin, Thursday morning, forecast McKinley would carry the county by 5,500 to 5,800 votes. Eugene Sauley trails the ticket by about 600, with Durbin also behind McKinley’s county tally.
Republicans concede Idaho will elect the fusion ticket and control the legislature. Early returns show Fred Dubois likely to win on the first ballot with Bryan 12,638 votes, McKinley 11,734, fusion for congress 12,071, Morrison 11,619, Hunt 12,210, Standrod 11,452, total state vote about 50,000.
M A Smith Democrat elected delegate to Congress from Arizona by a 400 to 800 margin. Illinois focuses on Sen Cullom’s successor with candidates Hit Cannon and Tan ner. Mrs H Fields of Harrisburg collapses and dies after learning McKinley’s victory.
Senator Hanna announced he would not be a candidate for president in 1904. He said he had had enough politics and public life to suit him, following a push from the northwest to run.
New York reports that Wall Street doubts Hanna as the 1904 Republican standard bearer. F A Murray argues Hanna is too old and too polarizing, while Roosevelt appears favored to steer the ticket to a third victory. Minnesota parties claim governor wins as returns show Lind leading.
A Monon freight fireman, Dc A McColm aged about 30 of 2729 McPherson Ave Indianapolis, shot himself on the railroad embankment near the Monon Tall creek bridge. Grieving over a dying child, he left a prostrate widow and three children. Neighbors saw him stand by the tracks then walk away. Swick found him dead with a revolver at his feet, four more cartridges in his pocket. He had asked for a layoff the night before due to family sickness. The dying child is a girl about a year old. He had moved to Indianapolis recently and was well liked by coworkers.
Cold, fair weather expected for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m November 9. Temperatures: 7 a m 29, noon 32, 2 p m 34. A light snow flurry occurred shortly after midnight Thursday morning and winds were sharp as winter is felt by pedestrians.
Newspapers in Berlin express satisfaction at McKinley’s victory while warning that American imperial policy risks danger. Most papers favor friendly terms with the United States though the Tages Zeitung supports free silver. The mood reflects official inspiration and unity on foreign policy concerns.
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley arrived in Washington from Canton at 11:15 am in high spirits. They went to the White House for breakfast and to review congratulatory letters. The president will finalize his congressional message about ten days before Congress convenes, likely addressing the Philippines and China with added vigor.
The Hague reports strong expectation and enthusiasm over McKinley’s re-election. Dutch bankers with large US interests feel relieved by the outcome, though some Dutchmen fear possible effects on United States policy.
Chairman Hernly claimed he alone knew McKinley would win Indiana by 30,000 or more votes. The remark highlights confidence in the Republican candidate during the campaign.
A brief ad notes a stock of diamonds and watches just received for sale. It invites buyers to examine options whether they purchase or not. J. P. Mulally is mentioned as the seller or contact.
W. P. Campbell reports that insiders say Bryan remains steadfast on silver, blames fusion tactics for losses, and barrels toward a 1904 Democratic presidential bid or Senate run. An ally notes Bryan may enter the Senate if elected by the Nebraska legislature, with Allen possibly stepping aside.
In Lincoln Nebraska on November 8 W J Bryan states he will not seek the U S Senate if the legislature is controlled by Democrats. He instructs state committeeman J C Dahlgren to deny any talk of his appointment, noting his failed bid for the presidency and that he will not take others' positions.
Houston reports Bryan plans to move to Austin Texas as campaign notes mention his visiting and may stay there if defeated. The item references improved health of a Bryan child and hints at strategic residence decisions amid the Texas political scene.
The councilman Higgins faces bribery charges with a bond of 4500 posted by James L. Keach after a lengthy bid. Pugh to aid prosecution. Higgins cried after securing bond and professed innocence amid crowd reactions in Kelly's saloon.
An old advertisement notes a claim to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine and a refund promise to druggists, signed by BE. W. Grove on each box.
A fragmented item mentions California wines and bottled goods tied to Schuller and Mert in an unclear trade context. The readable bits suggest a commerce or display note for a shop or catalog listing with entities Schuller and Mert.
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