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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
1
Dr. Charles Rooker of Idaho, longtime small pox hospital aide in Manila, recounts brutal fighting, praises Gen. King, and criticizes continued war as he urges return home. He details hospital scenes, artillery, and the brutal view of Filipino combat and trade.
Five new smallpox cases among Indiana University students in Bloomington prompt strict quarantines and news suppression. Widespread vaccination in Posey county contrasts with outbreaks in Clay City and nearby towns including Worthington and Saline City. Health officers enforce quarantines and monitor travelers while reporting subdivisions coping with a “rheumatic wave” of aches and pains.
Katherine Vinnedge and James O. Wright were married Wednesday at 1930 N. Alabama Street in a simple ceremony by Rev. MacIntosh. The bride wore white organza and carried roses. Green and white decorations adorned the room and breakfast table. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan of Frankfort and Harry Vinnedge of Terre Haute.
London reports anxious England awaits Gen Warren's night attack on Spion Kop as Gen Buller promises to seize the high ground. Dispatches note Warren's position, heavy artillery duels, and speculation on British strategy. Pro-British casualty notes and political tremors add to the tension.
Charles Wachter a 58 year old German of 321 E Tenth Street was struck and killed by a Belt Line train near E Tenth Street while walking to Brightwood to his job in the Big Four car shops. The body was found at 6 15 by Franklin Wallace a farmer and brought to City Hospital. Wachter's lower jaw was broken his legs crushed and he suffered extensive injuries. He leaves a wife and a son a New York barber. The body rests at the city morgue as investigators note the mud filled street hampered the rescue.
The Board of Works pressed for city improvements while citing tight budgets. Officers said no money for new electric lighting or bridge work, sending several requests back for cost breakdowns and fresh justifications.
London dispatch says the War Office received satisfactory news from Gen Bulles via rumor. The Evening News notes the sole authority is a stock rumor and that Gen Warren has captured Spion's Kop according to the Change report.
The Chicago Tribune polled 24 Democratic National Committee members on William Jennings Bryan’s chances and the Maryland legislature snub plus New York club protest. All 24 predicted Bryan as the party’s presidential nominee this year, though White of Washington warned he would be defeated over his Philippine stance. Sixteen cited Maryland and New York actions as stemming from disloyalty and jealousy.
Weather outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity over the 26 hours ending 8 p m Wednesday shows colder in the night and fair skies for Thursday. Temperatures recorded include 26 degrees at 7 am and 57 degrees at noon with fluctuating afternoon readings.
Irvington marshal Sam Smith requests the town board appoint a deputy to quell rising strife between Boer supporters on the west side and east-siders. A camp and council of war formed on Butler Avenue as Frank Pfeifer allegedly led the Boers in secret meetings. The board considers Smith's appeal, noting his Chickamauga hero record and peacemaker role.
Report from Detroit and Indianapolis confirms Bell interests have absorbed the independent Michigan telephone lines. Erie syndicate owns the controlling Detroit and Michigan exchanges, pleasing many users while minority holders threaten court action. Over 4000 Detroit subscribers petitioned for consolidation amid the transfer.
The federal grand jury returned indictments for Melvin Kyle of Leesburg a railway postal clerk accused of robbing letters of money Frank R Reaming of Anderson accused of assisting in a post office robbery Oscar Welty of Kokomo accused of impersonating an officer Dr Franz Abendorth of Indianapolis former owner of a sanitarium accused of sending improper advertisements by mail Adolph Baker accused of robbing an Elwood lock post office box.
Attorney Henry Seyfried, secretary of local Boer sympathizers, has called a meeting and fund raising mart for Friday evening in Mozart.
The State board of medical registration and examination conducted its annual tour of Indianapolis medical colleges on Wednesday to verify equipment, lecture counts, and student totals align with faculty reports. The board met Tuesday night and issued certificates to Albion J. Miller and Jennie Ryan Amy. It also noted that two county clerks violating the law by issuing licenses on old credentials before 1897 were summoned. under the new law clerks must secure a certificate from the state board before issuing licenses.
Lulu Klein walked free from the Indianapolis jail at noon after twenty months confinement. The court released her on bond of 500 with future orders, while she remains in Indianapolis for court access. She expressed happiness and said she will testify against Maud Goodin if needed.
Tuesday at 7 30 p m a stop cock blew off the gas engine at the city library building cutting power to the electrical plant and plunging the reading rooms into darkness for a few minutes. Night watchman William Norman narrowly escaped the blast as excited children rushed to the street.
In his annual report Supt. Poucher states the City hospital ran at full capacity and urges a separate nurses’ house, a new kitchen and a new elevator. The facility treated 1,908 cases for $31,000, including 1,471 white, 366 colored and one Chinese patient. The ambulance service is noted with figures possibly mis-stated. Grand Hotel meals listed as 36 in June.
North-side supporters of locating the Herron art museum on the Fairbank Kissel Wright property on Fall Creek will meet at Mick's hall Wednesday night to report solicitors' total. About $2,200 is already raised and Albert E. Metzger, subscription chair, says $10,000 more is achievable. Metzger holds an option on the properties at $28,000 for Fairbank, $20,000 for Kissel, and $10,000 for Wright, expiring in two months.
Samuel Long appeared before Probate Commissioner Walker to challenge a will purporting to be from his mother Mary Long. He claims the will was not lawfully executed, that his mother was of unsound mind under duress, and that it was fraudulently secured. Elizabeth Detrow, a beneficiary, prompted a citation for Long to produce the document. Details show the will would give Long his mother’s real and personal property for life, with remainder to his sisters.
The Sun invites readers to notice daily liner column opportunities and profit from them. Stay alert to chances presented in the liner sections and act to seize benefits as they arise.
Sir Henry Irving stays with The Merchant of Venice as his chosen play for Indianapolis engagement and refuses to present Robespierre on February 1 at English’s theater. Management, contracts, and public interest all hinge on this decision. Several callers preferred The Merchant to Robespierre, but Irving remains firm.
A circuit court jury awarded Joseph Grine $150 after suing Joseph Kemper and the heirs of Joseph McClain for failing to honor a contract Grine had with McClain. Grine rented a 2 460 acre farm from McClain, but the heirs claimed the elder McClain was not of sound mind.
An independent slate titled Commercial club directors circulates, listing Hilton U Brown William F Milliolland C H Badgers James I Diszette and Qo ElK as members seeking local office. The effort emphasizes business leadership and civic service.
The Board of Works decided to advertise for a pesthouse site after protests against using City hospital grounds. Bids will be received Monday for the lease or sale of a five or ten acre tract suitable for a pesthouse to house patients or containment.
Street superintendent Herpick reports the condition of Shelby street south of Raymon’s main and recommends building an east side sidewalk to improve safety and access for pedestrians.
Conrad Hoover of 215 North Liberty Street was refused permission to run an electrical bell wire across Liberty Street at an elevation above the roadway. The decision aims to prevent future similar installations and the hazards they could create.
Street superintendent ordered to place barricades on Langley Ave to stop vehicles from driving over a walk. Indianapolis drop ree pany and the Stechhan lounge fac were ordered to a sidewalk of Dewney St with unclear details.
Readable text notes a tree cover over a gas box near the railroad track on Kentucky Avenue has created a dangerous hole. Nearby officials may be alerted to inspect and repair the hazard.
The board notes various paving and sidewalk works including asphalt on Bird Street, cement walks on Merkel Street, graveling first alley north of McCauley, and brick gutters on Jupiter Street. Other items cover sewer work on Selecterson Street and brick roadway on Court Street.
At Union Station around 7 p.m. Tuesday a quarrel among cabmen led to a duel of threats and a scuffle between Joe Lawson and Jack Costello over who should stand in a spot. Costello descended to confront Lawson, but bystanders ignored passengers as the two fought briefly before the incident ended with Costello left to contemplate his actions.
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