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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1900
Page
1
London reports indicate the government may abandon Ladysmith as a military necessity unless Parliament objects. A near-term official note says retreat could avert greater losses, with the British considering a broader South African push and potential Delagoa Bay arbitration outcomes.
Commandant De larey reports from Colesberg in the Cape Colony that a large British force attacked the Boer position on January 2 but was driven back with heavy losses. Boer casualties were two slightly wounded, while Grobler and Scheeman aided in repelling the effort. The British losses are described as severe.
London reports no news from Buller by noon Tuesday and officials fear a Boer attack on Chieveley if Buller moves east from Tugela. Chieveley, held by Gen. Barton, would trap Buller between the river and Boer forces with heavy baggage and artillery on rough roads.
A refugee arriving in Durban reports a January explosion at a Johannesburg shell factory killing and injuring many workers. The loss to the Boers is described as irreparable.
At several state institutions hospital tents will be erected early in spring to allow consumptive inmates to live in the air. Amos W. Butler of the state board of charities believes patients can stay outdoors seven or eight months yearly. There are many consumptives in the institutions.
George C. Clark, who sued the P C St L railroad for injuries from a fall while painting smokestack rungs, accepted a $200 settlement in Judge Carter's court Tuesday morning. Clark had been employed by the railroad in June 1833 when the rung gave way.
London dispatch reports Parliament assembling amid high tension and gunpowder vault checks. Sir Charles Dilke aims to topple the Salisbury ministry with a no confidence motion supported by Bannerman Asquith and Fowler, with a general election possible if the government falls.
The Irish nationalists met in London on Tuesday with Timothy Harrington presiding. William Redmond urged a general union of Irish in parliament and proposed ending party divisions to form one united Irish party. The motion was carried unanimously and party whips were appointed. Harrington remained chairman.
In Berlin a Transvaal flag flies at the hotel where Dr Leyds stays. Engineers and manufacturers seek work while journalists and scholars seek interviews. Leyds says peace terms should recognize Transvaal sovereignty and restore territories seized from the Orange Free State, and he believes a harbor in British territory should also be allotted.
In criminal court Tuesday morning Harry Lindsay, a prominent young Black man, was sentenced to ten days in jail and fined ten dollars for receiving stolen goods. His good character spared a heavier penalty after a diamond stud was given to him by a woman who stole it from Mike Welch. He remained silent to shield her, aiding her escape into Kentucky.
Strawniger and Nilius at 37 Monument place offer lap robes and blankets at cost. Includes meal service claims for horse and janes at the Grand Hotel Cafe.
At a joint conference in the German House coal operators and miners debated wage scales. President Mitchell mocked a nine cent increase while highlighting higher prices at company stores and arguing for a mine run basis. The session adjourned with plans to reconvene and reassess the scale dispute.
Baby girl Whorland weighing one and a half pounds began life in an improvised incubator made from a soap box in the Moore block on Massachusetts Avenue and St Clair Street Indianapolis. Her twin died within seven hours and she remains in the box for eight weeks under doctors care.
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Lydia Cox left the Friends church for a Christian holiness group and has not eaten for fourteen days claiming divine command. The sect practices ceremonial foot washing kissing and hugging to the point weaker members enter trances.
The Indianapolis Sentinel filed a claim in circuit court against the estate of P. A. Salisbury for 50 cents owed in a death notice. Filing costs were listed as 1.80 dollars, billed against the estate, about four times the claim amount.
Mrs Anna B Hendrix aged 87 is reported very ill at her home 1127 North Meridian Street. Doctors fear she may not recover due to old age. Her son Victor Hemirix heads the Hendrix Vance company.
Charles Tilter and James Maiden were sentenced to 40 days each by Judge Daly on Tuesday for stealing 1200 pounds of row from the Malleable foundry. City prosecutor Seyfried argued the affidavit failed to prove the charge, but the judge noted the defendants’ own testimony convict them.
Spahr announces run for prosecuting attorney citing reform aims. The statement references John C. Spahr and opposition from current prosecutor Pugh, with unspecified details about candidacy logistics.
The case against Flavius J. Meyer former superintendent of the poor farm may be tried within weeks as jail cases clear. Meyer held as bail for over a year after arrest. items bought with county funds were found at his home claimed as store goods for the poor. Proceedings depend on calendar and existing trials, including the Dr Fletcher case.
Investigators remain at a standstill as the council fails to start the police department inquiry after two weeks. Chairman Wheeler notes Republican members are out of the city, hindering a special session to fund the committee. Rumors say one official may resign, while others resist with defiant statements.
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covering the 26 hours ending 5 p m on January 31 calls for fair and colder conditions Tuesday night and fair on Wednesday. A cold wave is noted Tuesday night with temperatures 7 a.m. at 24, noon at 16 and 2 p.m. at 17.
Weatherman Wappenhaus reports a brutal chill prevailing across the northern plains with Saskatche wan and nearby regions seeing 38 below zero. He notes Indianapolis lacks influence to join the eastern circuit while Gulf currents bring warm coats elsewhere and north winds push further south.
Councilman Munro pressed a petition for water mains to serve Cerealinetown where mills lie up to 1000 feet from a plug. The board fears 2000 feet of mains and four plugs would cost $50 yearly, delaying action as residents claim insurance rates rise without fire protection.
About one third of seats remain unsold for the Irving show with many balcony seats unclaimed. The article notes buyers can still obtain tickets at varying prices, urging prompt purchase before the event.
William E Goebel Kentucky senator and gubernatorial contender was mortally wounded by a rifle shot near the Capitol in Frankfort as the state house was in session. John Whittaker of Butler County was arrested and five pistols found. Gov Taylor ordered a militia surroundment and Goebel was moved to the Capitol hotel for treatment.
News reaches the Kentucky capitol as crowds surge from the house of representatives after the assassination of Goebel. Police suspect Whittaker, armed with a bowie knife and pistols, as leaders vow swift action. Democratic attorneys prepare a no argument submission to push Goebel’s election.
Governor Taylor wept upon learning of an attempted assassination as militia deployed before the capitol in Frankfort. Reports say four men may have planned the plot while Goebel associates meet to decide next moves and sheriffs or deputies may be summoned for security.
In Frankfort Kentucky January 20 Senator Blackburn’s supporters denounce Gov Taylor for denying a commission to Senator elect Blackburn. Anti Goebelites back Taylor arguing the Louisville election and several counties are invalid and many legislators involved in Blackburn’s victory were not properly elected.
Initial reports of Goebel’s assassination reached the capitol via Scripps-McRae wires, causing immediate disruption as members paused business. Democratic Kentucky figures Wheeler Berry and others expressed grief and shock at the unexpected, grave event.
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