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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
3
Lord Kitchener reports the Magaliesberg defeat. Four companies of Northumberland Fusiliers and Yeomanry taken, totaling 573 British captured, including 16 officers. Gen Clements escaped with part of his men to Commando Nek. Five officers and nine privates killed. Boers suffered severely.
London reports from Pretoria say Gen. Knox drove Gen. Dewet north to the Thaba N'chu Ladybranch line where British forces repulsed several Boer attempts to break through. Dewet's 3,000 men, aided by Boers from the north, suffered losses while the British recaptured two guns and 22 prisoners. Thaba N'chu lies 40 miles east of Bloemfontein, and the report suggests Dewet has escaped north.
War correspondent James Archibald just returned from the Transvaal reports that the Boer resistance remains strong. He notes British costs exceed 400000 a day and that Gen Botha believes the Boers can sustain the war for seven years, drawing funds from mining profits and seized British supplies.
London reports gloom as news reaches the war office of a Boer victory at Magaliesberg. A large crowd gathers seeking casualty lists while officials downplay the setback. Public faith in an end to the war is shaken by the loss of about 1000 British soldiers in three weeks and the need for Dewet’s capture to offset the defeat.
In the house of commons on a Saturday, David Lloyd George remarks that Clements' defeat is one of their severest reverses and notes that Dewet has breached the British line for the tenth time, calling Britain the laughing stock of the world.
Albert Stumph aged 45 of 818 Bradshaw street died at 8:20 p m Friday after ordering a drink in Pulaski's saloon at 875 Virginia avenue. Dr Jeffries attributed death to heart trouble worsened by drinking. Stumph had worked for Metropolitan Insurance since July 2 and was not a habitual drinker though he occasionally drank to excess. He left work about 2 p m Friday after discussing business matters and seemed in his usual health.
London dispatch reports Parliament prorogued to February. The queen’s speech thanked lords and gentlemen for liberal provision to cover army operations in South Africa and China. The war loan bill passed the House of Commons on Friday.
An excerpt advertises Cascarets candy as a cathartic remedy for indigestion constipation and sick headache. The copy presents a quick relief program and mentions prices 10 cents and 9 cents for preparations.
In Shelbyville Indiana on December 15 the Rush county case of Flora Farlow versus Hon Long Mull of Manila ended in compromise Mull paying 2500 dollars to Farlow to settle breach of marriage contract suit filed for 13000 damages. Mull is a well known figure across the state.
Shelbyville Indiana reports a quiet morning tragedy as a boy set fire to his sister clothing while their mother was away. The sister died from burns, and the incident occurred in Noble township.
Muncie Indiana December fifteenth report says the Western bottle factory at Eaton closed two weeks ago after laying off fifty union workers. The firm will reopen in two weeks with nonunion labor and may cut wages significantly.
In Kokomo Indiana on Saturday a United Brethren church was dedicated costing 14000 dollars. It is described as one of the finest small churches in the region.
In Muncie Indiana Hugh McGallen was fined 33.9 for operating a slot machine and the device was destroyed. Oliver Williams a billiard parlor owner faces court for the same offense. Mrs Sarah Crossfield organizer of union label leagues plans to go to Canada to organize leagues.
Various local notes report North Salem gaining a jail calaboose while fires claim thirteen horses in Orleans. Noblesville opens a new high school at a cost of 25000 dollars. A dance shooting near Columbus endangers Hira Stillabower. A Elwood child dies from boiling soup. Muncie High joins the Indiana High School Oratorical Association. Midwest industry expands with eight new Midland Steel milk plants at Muncie. Richmond resident William F. Robertson fatally burned in a house fire. United Mine Workers press for hoisting engineers to unite amid a Danville GOP clash.
Indiana wires report a street crowd in Brownsburg and a baby burned to death at Ortis House near Fountain Town. Marshall County assesses $832,236 in omitted property, while Edward Pea flees from a second-story window. Linton coal mines shut Friday. miners strike over crew issues. A farmer loses fingers in a fodder cutter accident. Col. Velmer demands 11 pm closing for saloons and bans minors in Columbus. Muncie gas debate hints at shifting business. Breach of promise case settled for 5000 dollars. Mouse incident amuses Edinburg women. charity conference in Fort Wayne elects leaders. An apron with bloodied hands found near Black Prince saloon. Montpelier steel to build a giant dredge chain in Virginia City.
In Columbus on December 15 attorneys dispute real estate values to shorten the trial. Peter Sells’ Columbus holdings are valued at 105000 by his side and 229000 by Mrs. Sells’ counsel, with 125000 agreed for Topeka property. Trial adjourned to Monday. Mrs. Sells to testify mid next week.
In Butler county Kansas a strong sentiment favors not retrying Jessie Morrison. District clerk Osborn estimated the current trial cost at about $6,000 plus $15,000 for a new jury and court costs if retried, asserting funds are better spent on a courthouse than another penitentiary case.
Gov Roosevelt spoke at the National Civil Service Reform League banquet in New York at the Savoy. He said his term as governor was ending and his life would be less strenuous for four years, a remark that Wayne MacVeagh spun into a joke enjoyed by all.
The Times-Herald calls the Terry McGovern vs Joe Gans bout a massive swindle with over 2,000 turned away at the doors. Mayor Harrison vows stricter controls before future permits, as observers estimate the schemers stole about $70,000.
In Fredonia a fatal blaze at the state normal school Friday morning killed janitor P. J. Morris and six female students Irene Jones Bes sie Hathaway Ruth Thomas Cora Storms Mae Williams Maud Fiazell. The women occupied third floor rooms. Fiazell Maud returned for a diamond ring and perished. Seventy six young women were in the building.
Chicago Dec 15 Pea beans jumped 14 cents a bushel Friday to 2.08 dollars free on board Chicago or 2 dollars at Detroit as the main supply source. Demand from the Orient and Philippines depleted Pacific coast stocks. Canada sent large quantities to South Africa from the Canadian country.
James Wilson, famed chest expansionist, consumed laudanum after a museum appearance on Friday night. He was then thrown downstairs by a snake charmer to keep him aroused until aid arrived. He was hospitalized in a despondent state.
Washington reports that manufacturing metals exports for the year ending soon will total about 200 million dollars. Treasury bureau data for ten months ending Nov 1 show over 100 million in iron and steel and more than 50 million in copper, with other metals pushing the annual total to about 200 million.
Hugh J. Degnan of Alexandria testifies in federal court that excessive faith in humanity led to financial trouble. He asserts debts totaling $1241.86 and lists $106 in household goods, with $1000 in unpaid groceries on his credit book.
Severe wind along the coast Friday caused considerable damage in San Francisco. Rain fell in torrents while telegraph and telephone service were paralyzed temporarily. Sacramento hailed, Nevada reported heavy snow, and a gas company receiving tank overturned releasing over 248000 feet of gas with substantial losses. Some buildings were blown down.
James Whitcomb Riley was guest of honor at the Indiana Society of St. Louis annual banquet held Friday night at the Planters Hotel. Riley recited "Down at the Capitol" to the assembled attendees.
An ad from Clark at 116 N. Till St. promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for a cold in the head and touts his photographs as the best at the lowest price.
Provisioned meat prices listed for Indianapolis markets including ham cuts bacon sausages and dried beef with varied weights and price quotes such as marrow bones lettuce not included observed.
A long OCR listing details prices for meats vegetables fruits nuts canned goods and other groceries. Items include pork cuts lard tenderloins hams and roasts with per pound or per hundred weights. vegetables such as potatoes onions cabbage and beans. fruits like cranberries apples bananas lemons and oranges. canned goods fish and seafood. dairy and coal prices. The list names varieties and price points across multiple categories with regional references to Indiana and Baltimore markets.
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