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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1891

Page

2

City debates fire apparatus bids and police conduct

The board weighs fire engine options beyond Cincinnati maker Ahrens, citing Silsby La France and Amoskeag as strong choices and urges competitive bids. It also criticizes Police Chief Colbert for preannouncing raids on speak-easies and notes public discontent with local press campaigns and governance.

Board of Public Safety and Council Chris Ahrens Cincinnati Ahrens Silsby la France Amoskeag Seneca Falls Chris Sun Office Colbert Lotterys Moore Chicago Post Indianapolis Blodgzbert Trua Department OF Public Works Office OF the Board Court Hows Ind Board of Public Works Indiana Helen Street Pearl Street Washington Street Maryland Street A. W. Conduuitt

Blizzard and fires hit multiple states with notable losses

A midwinter blizzard began in Minnesota while prairie fires rage in North Dakota. The R B Cotter lumber company in Louisville Kentucky failed for 200000 dollars. A freight wreck near Menominee Wisconsin killed two men and 248 head of cattle. Belvidere New Jersey saw 19 buildings burn with losses of 125000 dollars. Almon Strowger of Eldorado Kansas claims to have invented a machine to replace telephone operators.

Minnesota North Dakota R. B. Cotter Lumber Company Louisville Menominee Wis Belvidere N. J Almon Strowger Eldorado Kan

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