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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1900
Page
1
Admiral Bruce reports from Taku that on August 17 the allied forces entered the sacred city of Pekin. Capt. Reilly, an American hero, is reported killed at Peku as of August 19.
Reports say Japanese cavalry surround the empress and her court in Shanghai after pursuing them. The empress reportedly holds a vast imperial treasure as allied forces contest Beijing. Dispatches conflict on her location with suggestions she may be in Si Nan Fu or en route under imperial protection.
New York reports the death of Capt Henry T Reilly of Battery F the Fighting Fifth at age 62 He led his unit in the Spanish American War and the Philippine campaigns earning praise from Gen Miles Gen Chaffee and Gen Lawton He leaves a widow two daughters and a son in Chicago
Washington dispatch notes that Minister Conger's message avoids mentioning Capt Reillys death and is discounted by the war department. The signal corps says telegraphic links are restored between Pekin and Taku. Chaffee reports arrival at Pekin but provides no details from inside the city.
Advisers from English and Japanese sources report ongoing fighting in Pekin and a dire need for reinforcements. Four marines from the Italian cruiser Fieramosca have been dispatched from Taku to aid in the defense, with expectations that Japanese forces will also contribute.
Reports from Pekin dated August 15 say Russians attacked the city on Monday night, with Americans British and Japanese following. Japanese artillery drove Chinese from the walls as part of United States forces scaled the east gate and raised the flag. By Tuesday noon all troops were inside the walls and the legations rescued with about 70 killed and 12 wounded among the allies.
U S State Department released an extract from a telegram from Minister Danors at United States legation in Peking via Che Foo noting a dated report that Americans and others were alive and well after a near extermination attempt in the city with casualties including Mitchell the American sailor and a Russian and Japanese wounded and a German killed. The telegram mentions relief arriving and entering the city with little trouble and lists names for advisory contact.
Conger to be ordered home to recuperate due to poor health from the long siege. He has not requested leave but is believed to need a long rest. Commissioner Rockhill was due at Yokohama and a telegram asked him to proceed to kin and handle China trouble settlement. Conger’s suppressed message accuses Chinese imperial authorities of Boxer outbreaks and the legation attack.
Miss Anna Smith of Brazil Indiana, riding home from Decatur Illinois on a Vandalia excursion train, walked off while asleep at 25 miles per hour. She was found along the track still asleep and only slightly bruised.
Gov. Mount will respond to The new birth of the country at the G A R banquet in Chicago Monday night.
Candidates vie for Republican senatorial honors with Charles N. Thompson leading. James T. Layman and Frederick E. Matson also in contention as Daniel L. Brown challenges Thompson. Convention set for Wednesday at Masonic hall with Bookwalter as permanent chair.
A cultured young woman from southern Indiana asked the governor to intervene with her guardian so she can enjoy her property. She fears a return to the insane asylum. Private secretary Wilson said the governor could not act.
J Mullally, a diamonds and jewelry shop located at 28 Monument Place, advertises a new stock of fine diamond rings and studs for purchase. The notice highlights jewelry offerings and store location.
Ris photographs the best at the lowest price advertised as the place being Clark 116 N TiL St, promoting a dustless cats feed for Hore Janes and mentioning RL Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure.
Indiana state banks show improved strength from bankers view though total assets as of July 31 fell about 600000 from May 16. The 96 banks hold assets of 22576934.42 and deposits totaling 16777276.83. Loans and discounts rose by about 100000 indicating active borrowing.
The Central union telephone company petitions the State tax board for about a 65 percent reduction to its assessment, arguing the hike would hurt operations. Independent companies oppose, saying the fight has strengthened this year. The firm is assessed on 32,695 miles of wire at $60 per mile. Grand Rapids & Indiana and Grand Trunk railroads also appeared as hearings continue through Thursday.
The courthouse buzz centers on Willis Minor as a likely interim superintendent of the workhouse. Debate notes the short term and lack of promise beyond the year before any permanent appointment. A prominent Republican favors Captain Robt. Harding as assistant superintendent due to his veteran status and popularity.
Labor day committee hires balloonist Prof. S. E. Thompson to ascend 3000 feet at the fair grounds creating local buzz as rivals spar over bids. John McGregor chairs and will ride as judge to decide the race while preparations begin for a gas explosion house excavation.
Forecaster predicts partly cloudy skies with possible showers over the next 36 hours ending at 8 p m Aug 22 Cooler conditions expected Wednesday with temperatures rising to the low 90s today 11 a m 91 to 93 by 2 p m The piece includes quotes on hot weather and reactions to forecast details with hourly readings through 4 a m and notes on public reactions.
An Indianapolis survey finds wide discrepancies in 1892 McKinley Bryan popular vote figures across almanacs and handbooks. The New York World, Sentinel, and News books disagree on McKinley totals and margins, with Indiana figures also showing two different plurality numbers.
Patrolmen chased three men after a van robbery near New Jersey street. Harry Golden and John Harris of Evansville identified themselves. August Engman of Fort Wayne, an old soldier, was involved in prior incidents. Milton, a 14 year old, was arrested for stealing $6.75 from a restaurant money drawer on Sunday.
Police report Margaretta McMullen of 534 Fletcher Ave states her Detroit brother Adries forced entry Monday night and seized two chairs and a feather bed willed by their mother. The items were recovered in an alley. McMullen could not be located.
Robert W. Jones, a Washington township farmer, briefly became violent on Monday afternoon arming with a butcher knife and driving off all on the farm. He later regained calm, begged neighbors for restraint, and told officers he feared another outburst. Patrolmen Hart took him to the station. he refused food Tuesday claiming he preferred his pork chops and water.
Former Governor Taylor declines to see a newspaper reporter in Denison on Tuesday. He sends word he is not in when asked if he will return to Kentucky as a witness in the defense's case.
Note reads like a clipped item showing Viona brand gold and silver polish and a dentist C. B. Werth removal. The fragmentary text suggests an equipment or store notice with names and places but is incomplete.
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