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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1907

Page

3

Siam Elephant Hunt Witnessed By Royal Court Guests

The article describes a royal elephant hunt in Ayuthia near Bangkok where hundreds of tame elephants enter a king's kraal to corral wild elephants. It notes the ceremonial grandstand, royal filming, and the treatment of elephants, including injuries and the contrast between tame and jungle elephants.

Royal Elephant Corps Bangkok Survey Corps Aruthia Oxford Merica Bang-pa-in Ayuthia Siam Krhal Nealde Kraat

Memorial protest over Knightstown orphans home plan

Champion Orphans George H. Thomas Post No. 1 G. A. R. has drafted a memorial and protest to Indiana lawmakers against converting the Knightstown Soldiers and Sailors Orphans home into a general indigent orphans facility. The memo recalls the home’s history from 1867, its 1878 conversion for feeble minded children, and 1887 reestablishment for soldiers’ orphans, urging the legislature to preserve the original purpose.

Knightstown General Assembly Soldiers’ Orphans Fort Wayne Indiana Sons of Indiana

Dreamed bill to guard Indiana lakes faces foes in Syracuse

Kosciusko county leaders and Syracuse cement interests rally in Indianapolis against a proposed "A bill to protect the lakes of Indiana" they say hides a joker that would halt dredging and marl removal. They warn Syracuse and its 2,000 residents, plus a cement industry worth millions, would be ruined if the measure passes. Representative Zook of Goshen introduced the bill. local advocates say it would exempt some lakes to favor rivals.

Legislative Mill City Indianapolis J. P. Dolan Syracuse Turkey Lake Hage Messmore Kosciusko County Winona Lake Wawassee Fishing Club Zook Goshen

Jim Hill King of the railroads faces retirement talk

Special to The Sun reports Jim Hill, the so called man of the west and king of the railroaders, contemplating retirement yet noted for vast Great Northern knowledge. It praises his memory, art collection, lifestyle, and humorous anecdotes from dealings with officials, artists, and journalists.

Jim Hill Man of King of All the Railroad Harriman Hill Great Northern Mr. Hill Ilili Seattle Pittsburg New York Fishbech United States Great Northern Railway St. Paul Jim Ill Queen Victoria

Primary Bill Fight Promises Senate Showdown

The primary election bill is expected to be reported out of committee Friday and will spark a major senate battle upon return. Minority members are anticipated to play a pivotal role in shaping the fight and outcome of the session.

Senate Committee Senate

Contest on Hands in Senate Election Case

The committee on elections and privileges in the senate has not developed much in the Thad Talcott versus RE Volney Bingham contest from St. Joseph county. Depositions occupy the hearing, with oral testimony planned for Friday and a potentially active session.

Senate Thad. Talcott RE. Volney Bingham St. Joseph County

Pyramid Pile Cure Ad Returns Patient Testimony

An appeal touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a proven hemorrhoid remedy offering a free sample and promise of relief without surgery. A testimonial from Mrs. Chas. L. Coleman of Tullahoma, Tenn, is included along with an offer to mail a plain sealed sample to prove efficacy. The ad claims the cure costs nothing to try and promotes purchase through Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall, Michigan.

Chas. L. Coleman Tullahoma Tenn Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid Building Marshall, Mich

Unclear claim finally affirmed as systemwide standard

A cautious note reveals that for years diligent claims have, at last, been acknowledged as an unequivocal system. The statement underscores formal acceptance and sets the stage for broader implementation.

Shrimp Men Supplant Peanut Vendors in San Francisco

In San Francisco a new street food craze has overtaken peanuts as the shrimp seller shouts five cents a pint. Previously a delicacy controlled by a few, shrimp are now sold widely on busy downtown corners, enticing pedestrians to open their nickels and sample the seafood, transforming street-snacking habits across all ages.

Mr. Hill St. Paul America Dakota Hill Mgr. Hill

Engineers Rally in Indianapolis on Safer Engine Calls

A meeting of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers gathered in Indianapolis on Wednesday to discuss proposed legislation aimed at reducing enginemen dangers. Fred L. Feick, chairman of the legislative committee, spoke to the group outlining the effort.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Indianapolis Fred L. Feick

Railroad Engineers Back Feick Legislative Support

The board of railroad trainmen and engineers heartily endorsed the legislation that Mr Feick is backing, signaling strong professional backing for his policy.

Board of Railroad Mr. Feick

Scranton Fielder Hogan Yaney Joins St Paul for Season

Lexington Ky January reports Hogans Yaney center fielder of Scranton Penn joins St Paul, after strong hitting last season, the club buying his release to play center field for the coming year in Florida spring training.

Lexington Hogans Yaney Scranton Florida Oerson St. Paul

Indiana proposes convention to amend state constitution

A convention plan by Senator Will B Wood would appoint delegates via election on the first Monday in August 197, to draft amendments or a new constitution for Indiana. Delegates equal in number to the state senate and house, elected by the same methods, would assemble at the state capital next October to organize and set procedures.

Indiana Senate House

Guilty Pleas End Prize Fight Case Network

The Sun reports that 14 defendants in the Madison Square Garden prize fight cases pleaded guilty. Promoter Henry J. Pollock was fined 310 or 30 days in prison. Britt and McGovern received suspended sentences. others were discharged on their own recognizance.

New York Jimmy Brit Terry McGovern Madison Square Garden Henry J. Pollock Pollock Britt Britt and McGovern

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