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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
1
London reports on January 19 indicate rumors that Ladysmith has fallen and that General Warren was killed after an 18 hour battle. No official confirmation has been received.
An official dispatch from Gen. Buller dated Jan 18 reports Spearman's Camp action west of Acton Homes near Dundonald's mounted troop. The Boers suffered 20 killed and wounded plus 15 captured, including Field Cornet Heilbrun, while British losses were two privates killed and Lieut. Shaw plus one private severely wounded amid a long plateau flanked by Mount Abejmaza.
Natal January 19. The bombardment of the Boer position resumed with howitzers north of the river and naval guns on Zwartskop. Gen Buller’s column crosses the Tugela by pontoon as Warren’s division advances toward Trichardt’s drift. Boers refrain from reply while reinforcing behind kopjes along the Ladysmith river line.
Telegram reports Adelbert Hay arrives at Cape Town as newly appointed American consul to Pretoria. Boers are said to likely refuse Hay due to a ten day London stay prior to departure. Dr Leyds had agents tracing Hay and noting meetings with English officials and a visit to the war office.
The Times dispatch from Spearman's farm dated Jan 18 at 7:00 p m reports Warren's force bivouacked two miles beyond the river. Boers occupy Spronkop to the west, with a lower position than Mount Alice where naval guns are mounted. Spronkop is the highest hill in the area.
The Times correspondent reports Boers shelling Mafeking focusing on the women’s laager and hospital. Safety for women and children becomes uncertain as atrocities rise. Col. Baden-Powell denounces Boer honor and notes explosive bullets at Gametree.
London dispatch cites Bloemfontein sources denying widespread Boer despair and claims of heavy losses. It notes continued naval gunfire at Modder River and reports Methuen remains in robust health amid the campaign.
A poor rural student arriving in Indianapolis for business college was seized by hackmen as he left Union Station. The struggle involved Frank Bird men and a stronger Indianapolis transfer crew, ending with the youth placed in a company carriage and driven away.
Dr. A. W. Brayton, acting for the State board of health, visited Clay City to assess a small-pox outbreak as the disease spreads across numerous counties including Greene, Washington, Jackson, and Vanderburgh. Dr. Hurty defended the board against claims in a letter by EB Smith, noting diagnoses of small-pox and misidentification as chicken-pox earlier.
The Board of Works ordered the two story brick block at the northeast corner of Wabash and Delaware to be torn down within ten days. Recently sold by lodges of Odd Fellows, the purchaser plans a new building but tenants refuse to move. Robinson, the building inspector, says the block is dangerous, justifying the condemnation action.
The St Vincent’s infirmary training school held graduation exercises Thursday night with five graduates: Katherine Tuell Loo gootee Indiana Elizabeth Kitzmiller Canton Ohio Ellen Corliss Brownsburg Indiana Clara Haug Indianapolis and Eva Fettig Indianapolis each earning a gold medal. Dr I H Dunning urged nurses to avoid the commercial spirit and noted hospital service to the poor. Bishop Chatard spoke on hospital founding and opposition, praising the institution. Roosevelt declines Purdue invitation for June 6 graduation events.
A brief public notice from the grand hotel cafe announces meals priced at five cents to feed horses, with reference to a January date and Dustiees.
Paul Robinson fired at his wife in attorney W. B. Schwartz’s office in the Carter block at Delaware and Washington streets. The bullet hit her right shoulder. onlookers recall three shots. Justice Hay and Constable Herringer restrained him until police arrived. Robinson, claiming he bought the revolver in a Chicago loan office, faces shooting with intent to kill.
Bad faith charges against American and National Express in federal court as Indiana seeks to stop taxes on mileage on stocks and bonds in New York. Demurrer claims mileage figure rose from 35 000 to 163 000 with most abroad, no business growth to justify, aiming to evade taxes. about 35000 dollars at stake.
In criminal court on Friday John O'Shea and Harry Hoover pleaded guilty to stealing a copper wash boiler and brass from the Big Four railway. O'Shea was sent to the reform school while Hoover avoided immediate confinement after parents promised stable placement. The article also notes Ernest Wakefield, described as incorrigible, was sent to Plainfield after years of court efforts.
A Washington report cites a prominent Montana figure claiming the senate committee investigating the Clark bribery case favors expulsion and that Clark will resign immediately without awaiting a senate vote. The opinion stems from conversations with close associates of Clark.
A concise reflection declares that the Sun remains legible and readable despite its immense size, sparking note on perception and observation.
John Turner was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment by a six to six jury split, with a poll confirming life terms. Defense plans for a new trial include challenges to confessed evidence and jury instruction on related assault with intent to kill.
Druggist Cook presented a photo of Shelby street near his shop showing water and mud covering the roadway while sidewalks sit above flood level. He warned the condition harms business and said previous boards failed to act. Chairman Fanning ordered temporary stone crossings and asked the city engineer to report on permanent improvements.
Commissioner McGregor visited the Central Ave bridge Friday to push the construction. He ordered more stone masons to work and plans daily visits if needed. He projects completion by March 1, while officials caution the project may not finish before June 1 due to spring flood risks.
William S Lockman was admitted to practice in all Marion county courts on Friday on motion of W P Herrod. A five year justice of the peace, he is in his second term and will not enter active practice until his current term ends.
Lucinda Ferguson seeks divorce from Thomas Ferguson citing failure to provide and desire to live single. Dangerfield Ellis also files for divorce from Lilly Ellis alleging desertion in the action.
Washington notes show ex member Bynum confident his nomination will be reported. Graff has favorably reported a pension bill at twelve dollars monthly. The item mentions David C. Dane, 85, father of George W. and Henry F. Dane, of the Third Indiana volunteers, with sons killed in 1863 and at Peach Tree Creek. Blood Bitters praised by Julia Filbridge of West Cornwall, Conn.
In Akron near Huntington Indiana on Thursday night a bank was blown open and about $6,000 stolen. Two night watchmen were killed in the robbery. The Akron bank is the scene of the crime with authorities investigating.
The Farmers' bank at Silver Lake near Goshen was robbed Thursday night after a safe blew open and about 3000 was taken. A running clash followed with two shots fired and Wm. Price wounded in the wrist. Blood traces suggest robbers were hit as they fled south on a stolen North Manene steel hand car. a posse pursues.
Thieves used nitroglycerine to force the safe at the Ellettsville bank, escaping on a hand-car toward Bloomington. The Chicago owner Edmond Palmer is named in reports. The event occurred Friday morning with three charges reported.
Cooler, cloudy conditions expected with a glow of damp air Friday night. Saturday will be cooler with temperatures around 45 at 7 am, 60 at noon, and 50 by 2 pm.
Solomon Kiser and Solomon Meyer sue Indiana National Bank for 1500 dollars claiming negligence after Thomas B. Hornaday posing as Volney J. Dawson obtained two 600 dollar loans from Meyer and Kiser by forged endorsements and the bank paid checks from their deposits. Hornaday, now in the insane asylum, had forged signatures and several similar transactions surfaced.
Father Huntington addressed 100 business men at Christchurch on freedom and moral responsibility. He urged self restraint and acceptance of religious authority, with notable attendees including Mayor Taggart’s representative and ex Commissioner Charles McGuire. The audience, all male, responded to the solemn, direct discourse.
Friday morning Charles P. Stout of Windsor street ran into Howard Shull at Market street and Circle, damaging Shull's bicycle. Shull followed and confronted Stout near Union Station, demanding payment. A crowd gathered, two officers arrived, and Stout agreed to pay as the two left in a buggy.
Gen Otis dispatches from Manila report MacArthur era operations with multiple insurgent captures and territory seized. Insurgent officers, Spanish prisoners, rifles and ammunition taken. rice burned. bands dispersed. American casualties few as troops advance toward Batanges and Emery.
J P Molera, fresh from Manila, says General Otis was seen on the firing line but quickly retreated to the palace after a rifle shot whizzed near his head. He claims no clue exists about who fired it and that American efforts to capture Aguinaldo remain uncertain, with troubles continuing after any success.
The Board of Works on Friday ordered a 315 fee for open cuts into pavement to deter damage by gas water telephone and electric firms. Applicants must obtain the contractor’s consent and the city hopes the higher charge will reduce repeated street tearing amid new house sewer and water connections.
The Ohio miners' convention met in session Friday with President Mitchell re elected by acclamation and John F. Ream added to the wage committee. The credentials report faced delays while officers were chosen and ballots prepared, amid calls for stronger action against federal courts and corporate influence. A contest for the vice presidency loomed as delegates cast ballots over the long afternoon.
President Mitchell wired for information as about 20 000 miners in the district threaten a long, hard strike over wage scales and coal cleanliness costs. Dissatisfaction has grown in the anthracite field. leaders hoped to settle issues after the convention.
The Sun advises readers to scan page 7 for desired items and check page 5 for further details. It emphasizes daily appearing columns and suggests trying the listings to discover what is available.
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