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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1897
Page
2
Local conditions forecast for the thirty six hours ending 8 p.m. January 4 1897 warn of threatening weather and rain. Propriety owners listed include BH Kinney C A Turpin T Hubert Owens. Post office entry indicates second class matter.
The Terre Haute Express endorses W. R. McKeen as successor to D. W. Vorhes and condemns George E. Finney for years of slander against Columbus. It credits McKeen with railroad leadership, Republican support, and charitable deeds, while accusing Finney of bitterness over the Columbus post office loss.
Martinaville newspaper endorses W. R. McKeen for senator praising his knowledge of Indiana affairs and laborer interests. The letter calls him broad minded, courageous, and the strongest Republican counselor in Indiana. The endorsement appears in the November 21, 1896 issue.
In Indiana, Sena tor Fairbanks aims to assume full control of federal patronage. Congressmen from the state are expected to respond, as they often influence such matters and readers anticipate their stance on the issue.
Harness owners urged to oil gear to extend life and reduce replacement costs. Ernest Stannaurir & Co Druggists advertise Black Velvet Harness Oil as the solution, noting dry leather cracks and bulk purchase options.
The Indianapolis Sun reports that Fairbanks will oversee most state government offices. He may appoint the Indianapolis postmaster, but otherwise his influence is limited to this appointment. December 14, 1896.
In 1860s Indiana times Meheen stood as security for the state to finance Governor Morten and equip Hoosier soldiers. He supported the grand old party through peace and war, and is urged as deserving a seat in the United States Senate.
In political circles Fairbanks is called a cinch for a top post though not yet an officeholder. He entered as attorney for the Receiver of the Indianapolis Bloomington and Western Railway, later guiding the case through reorganization and a dispute over about 400000 dollars in wages owed to workers when the railroad passed to a receiver.
A Cincinnati Enquirer report from November 11 1896 outlines links among railways in Indiana. It notes William R Fairbanks rising from railroad service to General Solicitor roles and hints at ties to the Indianapolis News owner, suggesting political influence and a shift in newspaper support to the Republican ticket.
Starting November 15 trains depart from the Pennsylvania passenger depot for Indianapolis and Madison with daily and Sunday only runs listed. Schedule shows No 105 ex Sundays 8 50 am to 10 25 am, No 101 Sundays 7 45 am, and other daily ex Sunday departures including 4 25 pm 6 20 pm, plus routes to Cambridge City with Cambridge City service via agent Wm Down.
A fragmented OCR shows names of city officers and council members including Mayor Wm Beck Clerk John Saverkrup Treasurer James Sibley Marshal Wm Schooler City Attorney John W Donake City Engineer John K Rights and councilmen from wards one through five.
The CenTRAL Union TELEPHONE COMPANY announces an improved party line system that allows two or more subscribers to signal the central office on the same line without interfering with each other. The company offers grounded or metallic circuits and promises lower costs for users with limited needs. Rates quoted on application to the Manager.
A compiled directory lists fire alarm box locations by cross streets and notable sites including Mooney and Cannery, Starch Works, Reeves Pulley Works, and several intersections such as Fifth and Washington, Seventh and Jackson, and Eleventh and Franklin. Additional entries cover Sixth and Mechanic, Pearl, Sycamore, Chestnut, Wilton, Union, Hutchine Avenue and California.
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