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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1900
Page
1
London reports Gen Warren abandoned Spion's Kop on Tuesday night. A dispatch from Gen Buller posted at the war office at 11 04 am confirms the retreat with heavy losses for the Boers and places the move at Spearman's camp dated January 25.
War office releases casualty totals from Wednesday fighting near Spion Kop. Killed 24, wounded 184, missing 3. Among the fallen are three officers from the King's Royal Rifle Corps and Lieut Col Buchanan. Boers are blamed for a likely trap and firing from surrounding kopjes as Warren’s garrison retreated under darkness. Crowds gather for updates as the Natal campaign prospects darken.
Morning Post reports from Spear Man’s Camp dated January 23 describe heavy firing at Ladysmith. General White assaults and diverts attention, with about 79 dead Boers found in British trenches. Warren’s guns fire thousands of shells as siege lines tighten and a Spionkop attack is foreshadowed.
Despondency in England grows over Warren's failure as word on General Dundonald, who led light horse, has not come since Monday. Last heard he was at Olivier's pass on the Acton Homes to Dewdrop road, west of Warren, with his movement ahead of Warren causing concern.
Echo de Paris publishes interview with Dr Leyds who claims the British failed to hold Spion Kop and suffered heavy losses. He asserts 1,400 wounded and 200 missing, and notes no Kruger letter to Loubet had been received by Macrum.
London trading on January 26 saw a sharp stock break after news of the War Laws reverse at Spion Kop. Rand shares fell about £2 and consols dropped half a point as investors reassessed risk.
Gen Hector MacDonald has reached Modder River Camp and Cape Town from India. He is understood to take command of the Black Watch after the death of Gen Wauchope, with confirmation expected on the second page.
The Greene and Washington counties record seven and several dozen new smallpox cases, with resistance to quarantine and vaccination. Dr Mayfield reports 15 new infections in three days, while some residents threaten violence and refuse orders. Doctors warn of misdiagnosed cases as chicken pox appears common, and one case is deemed critical.
The Sun features Bargain Sales on its liner page every Friday. Read the page for articles needed in homes and chances to profit. The listings promise pay and highlight home goods advertised to Indianapolis housekeepers.
Miners meet in Masonic hall at 9 a m to decide where next joint convention is held with Indianapolis chosen over Columbus and other cities. Delegates debate Iowa representation and wage demands as the joint scale committee plans a 20 cent mine run increase and seven cent differential. The session adjourns with no immediate settlement.
Washington reports recount the expulsion of Roberts from Congress after a fierce roll call. The House vote split along lines on exclusion versus expulsion, with Chairman Taylor leading the majority, and Littlefield Dearmond contesting in the minority. The scene drew full galleries and lasting historical note.
George K. Schofield of Indianapolis live stock yard seeks discharge in federal court listing about 100 creditors and debts totaling 52 637.63 with 195 exemption. Major creditors include Indianapolis Harness Co 3000 Water town NY Spring Wagon Co 7100 Indianapolis National Bank 2600 and Henry B Petro receiver of Franklin Buggy Co 8017.34. Other petitions noted include Harry Schofield, John K Ritter, Otis E Jones, Anson L Jones, Willard J Jones with varying debts and assets.
Property owners near the City hospital protested the pesthouse location, arguing it lowers property values. Board of Works officials delayed action until bids for a five or ten acre hospital site are opened. Health officials defended the site as safe, noting a prior move of a smallpox case and stating the isolation facility could be placed 400 feet from the hospital with no danger.
Madrid dispatch reports Capt. Mendonga freed from Ftono captivity describes moderate treatment. monks endured severe cruelty with at least 2,106 deaths among them, according to his account.
Washington Jan 26 General Otis cabled from Manila that 74 officers 1000 enlisted men 22 civilian officers 21 wives and 35 children were released and furnished transportation to Spain on Thursday and start for home.
From Gen Otis dispatch dated Manila January 26 reports Hayes cavalry at Santa Cruz driving out forces from Luzon towns including Tayabas and nearby areas. They rescued 200 Spanish prisoners and five women while most enemy units retreated to mountains. Eleven American prisoners left, casualties include one killed and four wounded.
Miners and operators gathered at the German House Thursday night for a social meeting with speeches and music. John L. Griffiths introduced by Walter S. Bogle led off the program, with Phil Penna and W. P. Read speaking for the operators. John Mitchell and Chris Evans declined to speak, Lily Adam sang, and the event concluded with refreshments and a theatrical after-piece.
Paul W. Robinson waived examination in police court on charges of shooting his wife Tillie Robinson on January 19 with intent to kill and was sent to the grand jury. The shooting happened in Attorney Schwartz office Carterblock. Tillie Robinson files for divorce alleging a quarrelsome disposition and infidelity.
William Harris received 30 days in the workhouse and a 1 fine after pleading guilty to assault and battery in a case tied to a Dec 8 saloon incident. Arch ie Greathouse's saloon and accomplices Bad Dan Taylor and Claude Sanders were involved. Harris claimed self defense after Sanders was struck with a beer bottle and shot.
The two lawsuits filed by the West Indianapolis school board against the former treasurer were decided in favor of the plaintiffs. Judgment amounts are 32 237 13 in one case and 2 033 76 in the other.
Governor Mount has not decided if Gen. Lawton's body will lie in state in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. The latest word from Gen. Shafter suggested he would try to accommodate the governor's request if possible.
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m January 27 calls for cold but fair weather Friday night slightly warmer and fair Saturday. Temperatures range from morning lows near 17 to afternoon highs around 38 with fluctuations between 9 and 16 at various hours.
Labor commissioners met with a committee of carvers on Thursday and then with owners on Friday. Owners would not concede the demand to discharge the foreman, leaving the strike unresolved at the Indianapolis chair factory.
Ernest McCollua sues Myrtle McCollua alleging abandonment and improper conduct including sale of property and misappropriation of funds. The complaint cites alleged improper handling of money and distant conduct as key issues in the marital breakdown.
The Indiana republican editorial association met in Denison to discuss foreign advertising and rural free mail delivery. Fred A. Miller urged treating foreign advertisers like locals, Cragin praised Rural Free Delivery for boosting readership, and McKain urged better rural carriers. Officers elected soon. banquet attendees wore their best clothes.
Lawton monument commission reports a $19 increase in the fund on Friday. John E. Spratt of the United States Express Company will be a Republican candidate for township trustee. Horatio A. Hicks of 973 W Michigan St was involved in an incident Thursday night and fired a revolver. Judge Daly fined him and costs.
A mob crisis erupted in Frankfort Kentucky as a 15 coach special train carried mountain men into the capital. Bullets flew as the depot was fired upon. police failed to enforce order and panic spread through the streets and Capitol building. City residents breathed easier after the mob departed.
The frustrated rhetoric from both parties describes Goebel supporters clashing with Governor Taylor backers in Frankfort. Democrats blame Taylor and his advisers for mobilizing a pro Goebel demonstration, while Republicans condemn the uprising as an illegal overreach. Both sides warn of potential armed confrontation as tensions rise.
John Kerr and Arthur Navin were each fined 75 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to assaulting Will Freeman on January 5 outside Navin’s Washington Street drug store. Freeman, who started the trouble, was released. the incident involved gunfire though the calibers were the same and it was unclear which hit Freeman.
Wreck near Waycross Georgia injures 30 readers report no deaths. C W Davis of Wabash sustains severe leg injuries while L F Smith and wife Rochester F A Brown and Miss Sarah E Rophinte of Indianapolis hospitalized. Mrs Smith with a baby unharmed.
A meeting will be held Friday at 8 in the residence of A. G. Smith at Pennsyl vania and Sixteenth streets. Residents and others interested in selecting a site for the art museum are invited and those favoring the Talbott location are welcome.
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