Debs Sees Painful 1904 Election Outlook
Eugene V. Debs, socialist nominee for president, predicts a coming panic and massive strikes as capitalists tighten control. He doubts Bryan runs again, and foresees Roosevelt as a GOP front runner in 1904. Debs says socialism would place the president as a common citizen with equal pay to other workers. He warns streets will run with blood amid capitalists oppression.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Eugene
Debs
White House
McKinley
Congress
Bryan
Roosevelt
Fraud charged in Louisville campaign dispute
In Louisville at noon the Republican headquarters faced doubt over a Yerkes majority as fraud claims emerged from the campaign committee. If McKenzie forces fail to secure a majority he may contest the third district seat in Congress. Contests also loom in the eighth and ninth districts as Beckham allegedly leads by over 6000. Frankfort hears Yerkes may challenge results in Democratic counties over irregularities. Republicans claim a new majority on the Court of Appeals following Judge O’Rear’s election.
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Louisville
Repub- Mcén
Yerkes
McKenzie
Congress
Beckham
Frankfort
Court of Appeals
O’rear
Hazlerigg
Carter
Montana
Clark
Fettigrew
South Dakota
Delaware
Anthony Higgins
Idaho
Shoup
Dubois
Teller
Colorado
Butler
North Carolina
Simmers
Dolliver
Iowa
Lentz
Ohio
Quails Abundant Hunters Readied for Season Opener
John Gasper reports thick quail numbers this year and expects to start hunting when allowed. Thomas Carter and Marty Hearsey cancel Shelbyville trip due to Hearsey’s fire, while Louis Deschler and Bert Adams plan to go to Paul Indiana. Gasper notes open season around November 18 to 20 and guides his quail hunts near Bowling Green in Clay County. He plans a second trip December 2 with Harry New as deer season ends. Gasper and Dave Winkler will fish the Kankakee River Sunday for salmon and ducks.
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John Gasper
Thomas Carter
Marty Hearsey
Shelbyville
Hearsey
Louis Deschler
Bert Adams
BL Paul
Ind
Mr. Gasper
Bowling Green
Clay County
Harry New
Michigan
Dave Winkler
Kankakee
Township official results show republicans elected
The official count lists Republicans elected to township offices: Men denhall trustee 3789 votes Jefferson assessor 4688 Hitz advisory board 4577 Perry advisory board 4256 Brown road supervisor district 1 4472 Alexander road supervisor district 2 4431 Yoke road supervisor district 3 4410 Montgomery road supervisor district 4 4371.
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Mendenhall
Jefferson
Hitz
Perry
Brown
Alexander
Yoke
Montgomery
Blakely Charged With Assault On Wife After Disturbance
Joseph Blakely of 480 E Washington Avenue was brought before Judge Daly on a Wednesday night assault charge after neighbors heard his wife scream. She lay bedridden with a bruised face and a broken nose. Blakely, who killed James Gordon about a year ago, had his case continued until Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Blakely
E. Washington Sr
Autopsy on Zoo Bear Reveals Coin In Stomach
A Thursday autopsy on the polar bear "Bob" at the zoo, aged 4500 dollars in value, found tuberculosis as the cause of death after an in cage operation. The stomach contained a Danish coin dated 1715 with "Idaler S. M." Onlookers reported tense moments as guards secured the cage after the procedure. The bear’s hide will join Indiana state museum collection following the display.
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Nash
W. B. Craig
Bob
Idaler S. M
Hamburg
Scotland
Indiana State Museum
Bonavita
G O P SWINGS IN CONGRESS WITH FUSION GAINS
Washington report notes fusionist wins in Nebraska and Idaho alter Senate control. Republicans celebrate Fettigrew’s defeat and anticipate majorities in the Senate and House. Some retirements shift leadership, with chairmen and seats redrawn as party lines hold.
Track Elevation Cash Judge Carter Hopeful for Quick Ruling
A garbled report suggests Judge Carter expresses hope to hear the track elevation matter soon. The dialogue mentions John Kern and attorneys, with emphasis on prompt practice and possible scheduling.
Gould Questioned on Yacht Firework Incident in Court
In New York Navy 8 Howard Gould faced pointed questions in a supreme court case brought by his former valet Frank Mowbray for 25000 dollars. The cross examination covered Gould and Mrs Blanchard and his payments of her expenses tied to a West Forty third Street house.
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New York
Navy
Howard Gould
Supreme Court
Frank F. Mowbray
Mowbray
Gould
Severance
Richard C. Boyd
Stephen Roach
Gould Blanchard
Grace Wolff
Mr. Severance
Mr. Gould
Blanchard
Giegerich
Marion county canvassers choose chair and set timeline
The Marion county board of canvassers met in circuit court on Thursday morning and appointed Harry Sheets of ward 6 as chairman. Debate followed over inspector work time with eight days proposed, then left to county commissioners. The crowded courtroom showed a broad mix of pipe smokers as canvassing began with ward 1 precinct 1.
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Marion County
Marion County Board of Canvassers
Harry Sheets
Ward 1
Precinct 1
Prohi Vote Shows About Thirty-Five Percent Increase
Secretary E W Clark of the Indiana prohibition party reports gains near 35 percent over 1898, with quaker districts heavy yet not bolting the Republican ticket. In Grant county shifts from 20 to 47 in one township and 8 to 133 in another, and Hopkins townships elect officers. Franklin and Hendricks counties show gains, while precincts with saloons lead the rise.
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E. W. Clark
Indiana Prohibition Party
Clark
McKinley
Woolley
Grant County
Liberty Township
Hamilton County
Waynetown
Motgomery County
Brown Township
Hendricks County
Everett P. Hopkins
Franklin
Hall
Election Bets Paid Off In Wall Street
About four million dollars were paid to winners in New York on Thursday as election bets settled. In the financial district an estimated two million changed hands with similar sums believed to have been deposited in hotels saloons and private stakes. Louis Wormser won one hundred twenty five thousand after risking three hundred thousand while Richard Croker lost seventy five thousand.
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New York
Sullivan Case Drops From Prosecution
Prosecutor Pugh will miss trying the case of John Sullivan the Greencastle man who absconded as county clerk. He disappeared last winter, witnesses are dead and records missing to prove theft before Pugh leaves his office on November 20.
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Pugh
John &. Sullivan
Greencastle
McKinley Leading Nebraska with 70 Counties Reported
The Bee reports McKinley with a 5082 plurality after 70 of 90 counties, asserting victory in Nebraska. The World Herald counters by claiming Bryan and Poynter won the state by 1200 to 1500 based on 20 counties.
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Omaha
Neb
The
Bee
McKinley
Nebraska
the World-Herald
Bryan and
Poynter
Terre Haute Police Reply on Saloon Enforcements
Terre Haute police commissioners answered a charge filed with Gov. Mount by citizens alleging lax enforcement of saloon laws. The reply, now with Eli Ritter who spoke for the complainants, is understood to indicate the petitioners did not present a strong case.
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Terre Haute
Gov. Mount
Eli Ritter
City Life Highlights From Friday Civic Activities
State election board meets Friday to consider bills. Alpha council plan a special initiation at Union Trust Building. Maryetta Curry seeks divorce from William alleging assault and neglect. Olive A. seeks divorce from Martin Luther with alimony. Elija Powell of 818 West Twelfth Street charged with stealing gas pipes. case adjourned to Wednesday. Wiley Embers identified as a recurring suspect in recent robberies. Jack Redden and William Taylor face election law charges. sent to grand jury. affidavits for discharge filed by their attorneys.
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McKinley
Alpha Council
Union Trust
Maryetta Curry
William
Olive A
Martin Luther
Elija Powell
Twelfth St
Jack Mansfield Charged Over Election Day Liquor
Jack Mansfield, the sole Black man found in the crowd near the club house at Sixteenth Street and the Big Four, was arraigned in Squire Smock's court at 3 p m Thursday on a charge of giving away liquor on election day.
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Jack Mansfield
Club
Sixteenth St
Squire Smock
Births and Deaths and Marriages Notice List
A list of births and deaths with ages and addresses, plus marriages between numerous couples. Includes Frank and Milton at 1144 Bates Street for a girl and Orlando and Myrtle Gray at 19 West New York Street for a boy, among many entries with ages and local addresses.
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Frank and Milton
Bates-st
Orlando and
Myrtle Gray
W. New York-st
Charles W. and
Mary
Cordell
S. West-st
Ben and Mamie Gauze
A Chemist Praises Grape-Nuts Diet Use
A chemist recounts testing predigested foods and endorses Grape-Nuts after his family benefits. He claims his anaemic son improved, his own dyspepsia cleared, and his weight rose from 122 to 137 pounds with stronger nerves, appetite, and sleep.
Local Repairs and Builds Priced This Month
Pete Schiik of 27 Davidson street repairs for 500 dollars. Thomas Groves at 2410 Wheeler street repairs for 30 dollars. Davis of 915 Maple street repairs for 500 dollars. L A Delzell at 1435 Massachusetts avenue adds a frame and charges 150 dollars. R W Long at 2 North Alabama street repairs for 340 dollars. R Brattain, Mount near Becker street, frames a house for 1200 dollars.
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Pete Schiik
Davidson-st
Thomas Groves
Wheeler-st
Davis
Maple-st
L. A.delzell
Massachusettts Ave
R. W. Long
Alabama-st
R. Brattain
Mount
Becker St
Boynton Smith Faces Assault Charge In Police Court
Boynton Smith appeared in police court on Thursday charged with assaulting Henry Shelton with a knife at 15 S Liberty Street four months earlier. Shelton was bedridden for weeks, later moved to Michigan, but returned to vote and filed the affidavit after recovering. He received 82 stitches from the injury.
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Boynton’ Smith
Henry Shelton
S. Liberty St
Shelton
Michigan
Indiana results hint McKinley lead near twenty five thousand
Unofficial returns indicate McKinley may win Indiana by about 25,000 as Kern, Durbin, and Bryan performances shift. Prohibition votes around 15,000, Debs obscured, German and labor votes favor Republicans, Madison County around 1,100, Delaware about 3,200, Indiana Democratic leaders claim near 40,000 in state totals.
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Bryan
Durbin
McKinley
Madison County
Delaware
Indiana
Republicans Parade Route Planned for Thursday Night Jollification
Republicans plan a grand procession starting at Meridian and New York, proceeding south to Market then west to Illinois, south to Washington, west to Capitol, counter marching to Pennsylvania, north to Market, then west to Monument Place and circling the area. The Commercial Travelers Republican Club will ratify with a banquet at the Denison on Saturday night.
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Meridian
New York
Market
Illinois
Washington
Capitol
Pennsylvania
Monument Place
Commercial Travelers
Republican Club
Denison
Death of J. H. Hull cashier at Consumers gas trust
J. H. Hull longtime cashier for the Consumers gas trust company died Thursday morning at his home 1714 N Alabama St. He had served with the company since its organization and earlier worked for the government treasury. He signed 1,000,000 of the old greenbacks. A widow and four children survive.
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J. H. Hull
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
N. Alabama St
Gas Company
Treasury Department
Greenbacks
Hedges And Mallady Indicted In Murder Case
Frank Hedges and Bil Mallady were indicted by the grand jury for murdering Mrs. John Wilhelm. They stood in criminal court Thursday and pleaded not guilty. their cases were scheduled for November 26. Wheat and corn market notes and grain inspections follow with mixed pricing and car counts.
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Frank Hedges
Bil Mallady
John Wilhelm
Chicago Markets Report on November Wheat Corn and Oats
Chicago markets show November wheat at 12iec with December at 314c and 314c in the mix. Corn for November trades around 38% 87EC while December adds 55 GPI5%46C. Oats for December run 217%4 at 22c with provisions for January pork noted.
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Chicago
Local Dairy Prices Reported in Fragmented OCR List
A partial OCR listing shows varied dairy prices and grades including cream, cheese, and eggs. Entries mention full cream twins, Swiss drum, limburger, brick cheese, and grades like No 1 and No 2, plus live poultry and eggs with per dozen or unit pricing.
Union Live Stock Market Report from Indianapolis Yards
At the Indianapolis Union Stock Yards on Thursday receipts include cattle hogs sheep and calves with price ranges for Good to prime steers Good to choice cows and veal calves noted. Hogs and lambs show mixed weights and categories with good to choice and common ranges.
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Union Live
Indianapolis
Slcots
Ceenee
Interstate
Interstate Stock Yards
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Webs
Weinley
Wtucky
M’kinley
Lincoln, Neb
Vinegar Pettigrew
Hanna
Sioux “Falls
Pettigrew
New Party
Ught
Mark Hanna
Social
New Democracy
Yepub
Rome
Joseph
Blakely
Senate
HOUSE
Gorman
Senator Wolcott
Wolcott
John Kern
Patriots
Virginia
PROHI
Croker
Richard Croker
J. E. Sullivan
Buckleshaus
City Life
State Election Board
Charles HW. Gardner
Montis
Arizona-st
Arthur L. Harris
Fulton St
David W. West
Woodlawn Ave
Katherine Burnett
Cincinnati
Catherine Barrett
S. New Jersey St
Horace G. Mann
N. New Jersey St
Harry Fiebleman
N. East-st
Oliver
I. McCarty
Melkerd Reynolds
Cora-st
Mary Bryant
Anderson-st
Lulu L. Belcher
W. Tennhst
Marasmus
Louis A. Carter
Lillie M. Sullivan
Wesley Young
Jennie Schaller
James Hartman
Mary Fieming
John Norris
Frances Easley
Wilbur F. Alley
Mary Jones
Dean Morgan
Dora Smith
Jamey
Anna Carson
Edward Huffer
Ethel Dunn
Hayes Stone
Della Marshall
Albert Ford
Ida Bagby
William Newbold
Fannie Brookover
Lon Hutchinson
Evelyn Gatewood
E. A. Huff
Gertrude Hitchcock
Horace Hayes
Precilla Jones
Ora Pollock
Edith Cookson
A.C. Guiles
Alice Smith
Charles Garinger
Grace Hurd
George Baringer
Edith Wills
George Noble
Gertrude Christian
John D. Crossen, Jr
Ida M. Brown
Otis McCormick
Christina Burk
George H. Ely
Bessie Lykens
Clare G. Cameron
Katherine Godwn
Richard Lewis
Jennie Jeffries
James Mason
Cora Powell
Frank Munshower
Grace Ewing
H. B. Hutton
Georgiana Jordan
George Thompson
Lucy Rogers
Russell McFall
Florence McConnell
Frederick Blank
Margaret Berry
Charles Mote
Effie Smith
Henry Reynolds
Eva Esarey
Slasher Smith
WM. H. Block Co
Jersey
el Aeaelelys
Wae
Syed
Saahiogh
Ecru
India
Ceylon
St. Charles
McKkin
Ley
Ikkern
Jollify
City Grain Market
Timothy
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