13 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1903
Page
1
Forecast for Indianapolis and nearby areas shows fair Tuesday afternoon and showers Wednesday with northeast winds. Temperature readings rise from 48 at 7 am to 69 by 2 pm. Also advertised are Smyrna rugs by WM H Block Co offering heavy wear and special pricing from 2.90 to 21.60 in oriental patterns.
New liner advertisements on the seventh page today include girl wanted drivers wanted rooms for rent situation as housekeeper furniture for sale steady positions sought and all terms listed.
The Sun declares it will publish a special extra edition tonight only when a definite election result is available. It warns against fake extras and urges readers to watch streets for the genuine Sun notice.
Washington reports detail J Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad presenting a president with a graft scandal tied to Thomas W Gilmer as several indicted officials faced charges and a many lurid claims of “grat” surfaced. Gilmer, who exposed charitable corruption, was allegedly maligned by officials and faces delayed recognition as the report nears public release before Congress. Attorney Tillman trial nears verdict as heWeeps during plea. case may go to jury Wednesday.
Mary Thomas of Missouri files a divorce complaint against William A. Thomas alleging threats to kill and being driven from home. The document notes her Missouri origin and desire to end the marriage amid alleged abuse.
On a Lafayette bound train a disturbed woman behaved violently after mid journey. She fought crew and passengers at the window and in the car, then repeatedly tried to escape as the train moved. Police took control at the Uhien station and found a four day furlough in her possession. Local authorities will notify the home to arrange care.
Across downtown wards 7 and 6 voting was slow while ward 1 precinct 4 at the police station saw turnout rise by 9 am. Both parties claim momentum as workers canvass, with police patrolling to maintain order and precincts reporting little trouble despite foreign and Democratic majorities in several wards.
A chaotic ward by ward tally follows a theft report as John Smith 30 claims winter drove him to shoplifting shoes from a Washington store. He was arrested after attempting to sell them, fined, and sent to the workhouse. Ward reports show uneven early voting with Bookwalter Holtzman and Hitz prominent in the dialogue, while turnout varies across wards and precincts.
Election sheriff Lews Heid of ward 9 jailed Albert Bannworth 36 for Megal voting after spotting suspicious activity and a failed vote purchase attempt. Ed Logsdon bailed Bannworth out, while William Wass was arrested for Megal voting and later bailed out. Frank Fletcher 42 was jailed for Megal voting after moving precinct and losing his vote. he was escorted to the police station.
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