Indiana Democrats urge turnout to secure majority
Indianapolis dispatch urges Democrats to vote in next Tuesday's election after noting 5,000 Democrats didn't cast ballots in the prior race. The piece warns a Republican win would derail reforms, raise taxes, defeat Voorhees, and restore 1873 gerrymander. It stresses a full Democratic vote can win Indiana's legislature and a Congress seat.
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Slavery Abolished as Secret Ballot Shifts Indiana Voting
Indiana moves to a secret ballot law expected to aid the Democrats. In Indianapolis, South Bend, Terre Haute and other cities workers who were previously coerced to vote for Harrison will vote freely for the first time. Democrats anticipate about a 2000 vote gain.
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Indianapolis Democrats Sue Over Voting Rights in Foreground Case
In Indianapolis two young Democrats Jease tamrick and Wilson Morrow seek an injunction against landlady Mrs. Sutton, a Republican, to avoid being forced from lodging and losing ballot access on November 4. A temporary restraining order is in place as the suit proceeds.
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Diverse Indiana Local Notes and Anecdotes From Counties
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Congressman's Salem speech amid wreck and delay
Congressman Williams spoke in Salem last week after a derailment near East St. Louis forced him to walk in when repairs were slow. With all trains gone he chartered a special to keep his engagement.
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Guessing on the House Harrison Afraid of the Indiana Elections
Washington dispatch notes Democrats claim a stable House majority and Republicans contest gains. Harrison may skip Indiana vote, fearing defeat, while tariff flaws threaten the bill and McKinley seeks support in Ohio. Internal Revenue directs GOP campaign in four West Virginia districts.
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California and West Coast Election Forecast Ahead of Balloting
A California dispatch notes that two years after a GOP surge Harrison carried nearly seven thousand and Congress split four Republicans two Democrats. It predicts a possible Democratic gain in two seats on November 4, cites weak anti-Chinese enforcement and an unpopular GOP nominee. Governors races look favorable to Democrats, while Senate hope and state legislature control hinge on intra party disputes. Nevada and Colorado expected GOP, but intraparty feuds in Colorado threaten unity. Elections open in thirty nine states next Tuesday.
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