Popocracy Heads Debate 1904 Party Control Clash
National Democratic power struggle centers on maintaining Chicago headquarters to shield the party from Bryan wing influence. Willis J Abbott warns reorganization would erase core democracy, while critics cite unity against free silver leaders and German vote shifts impacting 1900-04 outcomes.
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Chicago
Croker
Gorman
Hopkins
Willis J. Abbott
Democratic Party
Benedict Arnold
West Point
Geo.Washington
New York
McKinley Leads Nebraska With About Seven Thousand Majority
Nebraska returns show William McKinley with about a 7000 vote lead. Diederich tilts slightly toward governor, while the rest of the Republican ticket appears assured. the legislature remains undecided as Bryan avoids comment on party revival.
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Lincoln
Neb
McKinley
Nebraska
Diederich
Becktamnat naturality count prompts cabinet rumors
Louisville report notes the count began Friday to determine Beckham's naturality. Republicans already concede him 1,106 votes from returns. Democrats claim over 4,000. A rumor says Yerkes may join McKinley’s cabinet, but no authority supports it.
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Louisville
Beckham
Yerkes
McKinley
Ex President Cleveland backs Democratic party reorganization
Princeton dispatch reports former President Cleveland expressing openness to a party reorganization but avoiding any current statement on a movement. He says no knowledge of a regeneration effort and hopes steps may be taken in that direction.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Wayne county returns in congressional vote and amendment result
Wayne county official returns show McKinley 6785, Bryan 4020, Durbin 6534, Kern 4011, Watson 611, McKee 4044 for congress. Constitutional amendment to increase supreme court judges carried. Prohibitionist and reform groups together earned 276 votes.
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Wayne County
McKinley
Bryan
Durbin
Kern
Watson
Congress
McKee
Supreme Court
Prohibitionists
People's
Social Labor
Social Democrats
German Vote Narrows Republican Lead by 2060
Alvert Sahm predicted a swing that cut into the Republican majority by 2060 votes in the German vote coverage raising questions about party support and turnout.
Taggart Rules Out Bryan as 1904 Democratic Candidate
Mayor Taggart said he does not believe William Jennings Bryan will be the Democratic candidate in 1904 though he admires Bryan. He cited loyalty to Bryan and noted Bryan trailed Kern by only a few votes, contrasting with Shively's previous margin.
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Bryan
Taggart
William Jennings Bryan
Kern
Ben Shively
McMillan
Payne to Convene GOP Meeting on War Revenue Tax Cuts
Chairman Payne of the ways and means committee announced after a talk with the president that he would summon Republican members for a November 20 meeting in Washington to discuss plans for reducing the war revenue tax.
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Payne
Ways and Means Committee
President McKinley replies to Bryan telegram
On Friday President McKinley responded to William J. Bryan of Lincoln Nebraska with cordial thanks for the congratulatory message and extended good wishes. The formal note, signed WM. McKinley, was dated November 9 in Washington.
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Mc Kinley
Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln, Neb
WM. M’kinley
Harvey warns of riots and distress in northern cities
Rogers Arkansas November 9. W H Harvey author of Coin's Financial School predicts in the coming decade riots martial law and great misery in congested northern centers as people succumb to an influence he says leads to their crucifixion.
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Ark
W. H. Harvey
Political Prophecies Point to Local Officials and Rapid Changes
The article colors a crop of emerging roles including Cy Clark named U S marshal for his Rough Rider work, Littleton as assistant district attorney, and Joe Kealing succeeding Al Wishard as district attorney. It notes further appointments for Arch Young, Neal MecGrearity, and a Greer family link to the county poor house, with expectations of shifts in the sheriff, treasurer, and assessor ranks.
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Marion County Regiment
Saulcy
Marion Club
U. S
Joe Kealing
al Wishard
Frank Littleton
Littleton
Overstreet
Chicago
Congressional Committee
Arch Young
Sauley
Dick” Craft
Craft
Mike’ Jefferson
Neal MecGrearity
Greer
County Poor House
Young Greer
Court House
Durbin Private Secretary Question Looms At State House
State House changes look unlikely after Durbin begins second term as officials expect few resignations. Auditor Hart echoed similar views. The big question remains who will serve as Gov elect Durbin's private secretary, with Charles E. Wilson unlikely to take on another four years in the Mount administration.
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State House
Durbin
Charles E. Wilson
Mount
Commercial club criticized over water contract delay
The Indianapolis Board of Works has not signed the contract with the water company and awaits company directors. Commissioner Maguire criticizes the Commercial club for not acting sooner while noting six months of negotiations and concessions already secured. The board will keep the contract open for the club’s appointed committee to confer.
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Board of Works
Indianapolis Water Company
Coffin
Commercial Club
Maguire
Windle Marries Dora in North Forks Wedding
Emmet R Windle of North Forks N D married Dora BE Phil Hips in Mattoon Illinois after McKinley era election winds. The ceremony was followed by a parade and a wheelbarrow ride led by Editor Sumerlin who wore a 1776 era plug hat and black attire as a procession of Black residents followed through town.
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Emmet R. Windle
North Forks
N. D
Dora BE
Phil Hips
Sumerlin
Mattoon
Dick Pope
Robbers Attack Panhandle Train Near Dobson Sonora
Reports from Richmond Indiana describe an attempted railway holdup on a Panhandle train due to arrive at 11 oclock between Dobson and Sonora Ohio. The baggage master fired shots and deterred the robbers.
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Dobson
Sonora
A Frosty Jubilee in Indianapolis Honors a Political Victory
About 100 Marion club members in white trousers marched through Indianapolis Thursday night to celebrate a major political victory. They carried red lights, wore extra layers, and faced a chilly gust as they paraded from Washington Street to Monument Place, with the Atlas engine works drum corps and a club band adding to the scene.
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Indianapolis
Marion Club
Atlas Engine Works
Washington St
Monument-place
SUN
Sentinel Office
English
Wm. BE. English
Political Singing, Charter Violation Debate in Indianapolis
The Board of Safety officials discuss whether Emanuel Collins a colored foreman at Hose No 1 organized democratic clubs or engaged in politics. They caution such activity would violate the charter but do not indicate any planned investigation or charges.
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Anderson
Barrett
Collins
Shelbyville
Davis
Board of Safety
The
Safety Board
Mary Stewart Fined for Drunkenness in Police Court
Mary Stewart, 53, of Hendricks county, was fined $1 and trimmings in police court Friday for drunkenness. A well known figure at the police station, she first faced arrest on August 14, 1882, and has spent most of the time in the workhouse since. Matron Reisner notes she has been arrested 12 times in the last two years.
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Mary Stewart
Hendricks County
Matron
Reisner
Eaton Barnes and Lydia Weeks Recover From Street Car Crash
Eaton Barnes and Mrs. Lydia Weeks, injured in a street car accident on East Thirteenth Street, are nearly recovered. Early reports suggested Barnes suffered fatal injuries.
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Eaton Barnes
Lydia Weeks
E. Thirteenth St
Barnes
Counterfeit Money Case Ties Lafayette Family
Secret-service officer Halls and Deputy U S marshal Boyd return from Lafayette with Robert C. McKee aged 74 and his son Howard 47 charged with making counterfeit money. McKee’s daughter Eliza Herring 52 was cleared. About eight counterfeit notes and molds were seized. McKee, a pensioned former soldier and reputed mold maker, appeared sullen while his son seemed easily influenced. The family lived in a Lafayette double house near Stephen Swainton.
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Halls
U.S
Boyd
Lafayette
Robert C. McKee
Howard
Eliza Herring
Stephen Swainton
McKee
Swainton
City Life Briefs From Indianapolis College and Civic Notes
City life notes report the Tammany club sending congratulations to President McKinley with a playful line. Trustee John J. Totten sues to correct a deed with mixed title after several transfers. A case against ticket broker George K. Powell is continued due to absence of the witness Adolph S. Rudolph. A trolley ride marks a Republican club event. President Pearson of the Indianapolis Gas Company announces a new pumping station ready by November 20. Custodian West seeks legislative funding for hall carpet blinds and general furniture overhaul. The 105 Culver cadets may return if parents sign a good behavior pledge. An anti faculty student organization is said to exist with pledges to stand together.
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Indianapolis
Pearson
Indianapolis Gas Company
West
Hall of Representatives
Culver
Health trip for Secretary Roots sparks political interest
Secretary Roots plans a health visit to Cuba, departing Washington on Saturday, a move believed to carry political significance amid ongoing U.S. interests in Caribbean affairs. The report mentions related business and regional events across the country.
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Philadelphia
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J. WD. Clinely
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Woodbury
Factory Inspector McAbee Receives Gold Medal Nod
Official notice states McAbee's department earned a gold medal diploma for its exhibit at the Paris exhibition. A bronze medal will be sent, while a gold medal would cost 600 francs if the department desires it.
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McAbee
Official county canvassing board tallies complete for six wards
The county canvassing board finished six ward tallies by Friday morning after Thursday night sessions. Official counts list multiple candidates across offices including Kern and Hunt for secretary of state, Durbin and Burke for prosecutor, and many ward totals for governor and other posts. The steamer City of Vienna foundered on Wednesday night in St George's channel with one survivor who clung to a lifeboat keel for 57 hours.
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St. George's Channel
MacArthur May Be Recalled as Philippines Commander
Rumors in Washington predict Maj. Gen. Arthur MacArthur will be recalled to command in the Philippines with Gen. F. D. Grant and Gen. J. C. Bates possibly returning. Gen. Chaffee is seen as MacArthur’s successor while leaders debate insurgent reverses tied to Otis and MacArthur policies.
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Ing
Philippines
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Insurgents Repulse Americans in Mavitac and Torrijos
A Hong Kong telegram reports Gen Cailles forces repulsed Americans at Mavitac. In Torrijos the American commander was wounded and captured with his troops. Allegations claim U S forces seized 500 unarmed peasants on Marinduque to block rice harvest.
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Mavitac
Torrijos
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American Naval Action to Crush Filipinos Near Cavite
Washington reports all American warships at Cavite and gunboats will cooperate with the military to crush hostile Filipinos. Admiral Remey will command the operation as details are withheld by the War Department. The homecoming order for volunteers is rescinded for now. About 71,000 troops under General MacArthur are in the Philippines, with roughly half expected to re-enlist.
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Ygnatio Sopreno
Mexico
Quebéc
North Pole
James K. Jones, Jr
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Aurora
Alschuler
Louis
Musical Festival Company
Michigan
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Cavite
Remey
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MacArthur
War Department plans regular army reorganization
The War Department has drawn up a plan to reorganize the regular army to 85,000 men. It envisions 30 infantry regiments 12 cavalry regiments and an artillery corps equivalent to 12 regiments. The plan will be submitted to Congress by the Secretary of War.
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Washington
War Department
Regular Army
Congress
Secretary of War
Six Days Pay for Election Officers Cited in County Bill
John McGregor says commissioners will set election staff pay after work is completed. Inspectors would receive six days pay totaling $2,850, with a cost of $10,800 for poll helpers including clerks, judges, and sheriffs. alternative hours imply a $1,700 estimate.
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Shepherd
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Friday. Temperature at 7 am 20 noon 38 2 pm 41. Partly cloudy with cool breezes, risk of frost overnight. Stronger cold front expected by Friday night into Saturday with gradual warming thereafter.
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Indianapolis
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