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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1897

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Fairbanks Named U S Senator in Hoosier Joint Session

In Indiana, a joint session of the general assembly elected Charles W. Fairbanks United States senator for six years. The vote: House 52 for Fairbanks, 42 Voorhees, 4 Templeton. Senate 83 for Fairbanks, 16 Voorhees, 1 Templeton. Fairbanks pledged to serve all classes, favor peace, and praised the England America arbitration treaty. He thanked Voorhees and shook many hands, displaying his wide circle of friends.

House Senate Indiana General Assembly Mount Pettit Haggard Fairbanks Voorhees Templeton United States Indiana Hawkins Senator Hawkins Jie England America Daniel W. Voorhees Mr. Fairbanks Jesse Lowell Humphries Tiaporte County Rogers Culbert

World Record Shattered at Midwinter Live Spar Row Meet

The Limited Gun Club hosts a two day midwinter live spar row tournament near Indianapolis en route to San Antonio. Voris led the first five events with a 75 birds score while the squad set a world record of 121 points as five shooters posted 23 to 25 birds. Prospects for the San Antonio meet next week highlight a strong field and travel plans for about 15 shooters.

Indianapolis San Antonio Tex Nd. Voris Crawfordsville Voris Elliott Bartlett Fulford Hampton McVey Parry Eliott Dickey Heikes Glover Ty Dickey

Young to Succeed Tanner as Indianapolis Collector

A. A. Young, popular Marion county Republican chairman, will replace George C. Tanner as collector of customs in the port of Indianapolis. The Sun announces the positive decision on Wednesday, noting Young’s likely start in the post.

Tanner Indianapolis A. A. Young Marion County Republican Committee George C. Tanner Port of Indian

Release of Belt railroad worker followed by renewed threats

Hugh Kirkendall, a Belt railroad employee, was freed from the workhouse after a long term for driving his wife and children from their Chanowhi street home with no clothing. His wife paid part of the fine to keep him employed. He later drank, chased them from the house again, and threatened to stab her. He was fined 41 dollars plus costs for drunkenness and 10 dollars for disturbing the peace.

Hugh Kirkendall Belt Railroad Kirkendall Cox

Police move to curb obnoxious indoor saloons and immorality

Judge Cox grants police power to regulate resorts where women frequent, raiding two places owned by Clark Carpenter and Jo Gasper. Some women fined as bad characters. prosecutors note a paid chair occupation claim. Separately, Gen Kneffer reports on soldiers and sailors monument work, noting a $38,500 bid and $99,617.42 treasury funds with $3,617.42 available after contracts.

Cox Clark Carpenter W. Market St Jo Gasper Virginia-ive Tdchr Walker Carpenter Fred Kneffer Board of Regents Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument F. M. Snyder & Co Indianapolis Bruno Schmitz Berlin

Ritter and Mayor Tackled in Saloon Complaints

A correspondence accuses Indianapolis officials Supt. Colbert and Mayor Taggart of ignoring repeated protests about a saloon near 500 W. Kent St. The letter, signed by Dyne, Pire and Belmont, claims daily activity and rooms for men and boys. The board referred the matter to Colbert for investigation while the mayor denies knowledge of the case.

Patrick Dyne Mary Piire Rs. SA. Belmont Capt. Ritter Martin McManus St. West St Kent James Quinn Thomas Colbert Maror Indianapolis Thomas Tageart Aid Naver Tageert Colbert Charees Tageart SUN

Firth Sterling Steel Company Consolidated in Pittsburg

Consolidation of Thomas Firth and Sons limited of Sheffield England with Sterling steel company of Pittsburg creates the Firth Sterling Steel Company. Capital stock rises from 200000 to 500000 and Demraler works will be enlarged to meet future demands.

Pittsburg U. P Thomas Firth, & Sons, Limited Sheffield Eng Sterling Steel Company Firth-Sterling Steel ‘Company Demraler

Diadem Patent Flour Promises Pure Winter Wheat Quality

Nobiesville Milling Co offers Diadem Patent strictly pure winter wheat high grade flour for all pastry needs. The ad claims entire satisfaction and urges readers to buy at all grocers.

Nobiesville. Milling Co

Fire chief cites many needed upgrades for city engine houses

Thomas Pharrett, chief fire enaineer, urges Board of Public Safety to fund repairs across engine houses and related facilities. He lists leaks, rotten floors, door hangs, and roof problems risking equipment, with several engines and ladder companies cited. President Maguire notes scarce funds and asks for economical handling while Barrett prepares specifications.

Thomas Pharrett Tre Board of Public Safety Barrett Offire Trarrett Chemical Company No Maguire

Indianapolis 36 hour forecast with periods of rain and snow

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covering the 36 hours ending 8 p m January 21. Expect cloudy skies with intermittent rain or snow tonight and possibly more rain or snow on Thursday. The noon temperature Wednesday was 33 and at 2 p m it remained 33.

Indianapolis

Noblesville Milling Company Diadem Flour Ad

The ad touts Diadem 3 made from the finest winter wheat produced locally. Each sack is guaranteed and marketed by Noblesville Milling Company as a choice for baking, pastry, and everyday use for careful wives and good housekeepers seeking reliable flour.

Noblesville Milling Company

Quail Protection Bill Advances in Indiana Senate

The Indiana Senate passed a two year quail protection act amid debate over penalties. It bans killing quail for two years and imposes $100 fines for violations, with supporters citing farmers who rely on quail as insect control. The measure now goes to the House for consideration as officials note opposition from some sportsmen.

Senate Shively Tobilya Houghton Shoals Watson New Self Early Farmer Patten Haggaard Heller Haggard Holler Ile Alexander Henry Ghiseil Vernon Indiana Newby Ellison Hogate Reform School &T

Indiana House Debates Broad Bill Agenda in Wednesday Session

The Indiana House considered about 300 bills with many on the same topics. A concurrent resolution backed the Chickamauga park monument decision on Snodgrass hill despite a national commission’s stance. Multiple proposals followed, including street improvements, party primary nominations, city governance changes, and new boards for education, optometry, and life insurance. A half bushel wheat measure sparked rural opposition as Remington's bill faced a heated second-reading debate.

Brother Lawson Lima Sullivan Journal Indiana Chickamauga Park Nicholson Elliott Marion Tuttleton Indiana Bermudez Asphalt Company Indiana Ekratz Evansville Deaf and Dumb Institute Rifenburg Lake McCrea Record Kratz Billott Washington Medsker Eastern Insane Hospital Sutton Shelby Board of Education Dr. Newton Bartholomew County Brown DeKalb Remington Littleton Fichhorn Barlow Hendricks County

Mob burns prisoners at stake after Amite jail break

A mob broke into Amite jail, seized John J Archie Joiner and Gus Williams amid stiff resistance. Williams died at a tree, Archie Joiner burned at stake after confessing or denying guilt, Johnson later shot while fleeing. Victims cited include Cotton family members and several others hacked with an axe. Williams’ wife reportedly wounded. Johnson faced five indictments for serious crimes.

Amite City John J Archie Joiner Gus Williams Son Tickfaw Johnson Joiner John Cotton A. Stevenson Lizzie Miller Mo Miller New Orleans Amite Williams

Firemen Injured In Chicago Department Store Blaze

A late Tuesday fire at a London Department Store on State Street caused $25,000 in damage. Two firemen were injured by glass, others treated for smoke exposure in the basement, while four firefighters aided evacuations and rescues.

Thomas Ruff Thomas McMann Smok

Topeka Senate Caucus Chooses Again For Leader

Topeka Kansas January 20 state caucus meets after 24 ballots with a three cornered fight among former congressman William A Harris state senator P King and Edward C Little as they plan to reconvene Wednesday night to continue the senatorial selection.

Topeka Kas U. P PTH Eame William A. Harris P. King Edward C. Little

Ben Powell fined for dumping garbage on vacant lot

Ben Powell, a colored man, was fined and costs in police court after it was shown he hired a small boy to dump garbage on a vacant lot to avoid punishment. The report notes related municipal actions and comments from officials.

Ben Powell Colbert H. H. Hanna Ton Gordon& Kurtz Munden Board of

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