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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1900
Page
1
Consul Goodnow in Shanghai cites Shan tung governor that legations stood on July 5 and outlaws were dispersing, claiming the statement has not yet won general credence.
Report from Shanghai dated July 10 states legation forces in Pekin captured one fourth of the prince's palace on July 3, a structure overlooking the British legation.
London reports say Prince Ching in Peking prevented the annihilation of the legations. He commands 10 000 troops and seized artillery and ammunition from anti foreign forces, halting a storming attempt while opposing Prince Juan on free trade principles within the Chinese empire.
Dr Eduardo Wilde former Argentine minister to China urges the United States to tear down the Chinese wall as a medical move against fanaticism He says the wall is sacred to the Chinese and breaking it would shock the masses into realizing Christian power and endanger foreign presence in China
Washington dispatch from General MacArthur reports the Fourteenth Infantry and the Fifth Artillery sailing from Manila for Taku. The War Department recommends an additional infantry regiment, the first to leave the United States, be dispatched as well.
Washington released state department circulars to ambassadors detailing U S aims in China. It emphasizes peace with the Chinese nation, protection of American lives and property, and pursuit of a coordinated response with other powers to rescue officials and prevent disorder from spreading beyond Pekin.
A Shanghai dispatch says a counter revolution in Pekin on June 30 ousted Prince Tuan and restored Empress Dowager rule. Yung Lu named prime minister as northern forces pledged to protect foreigners. Bruce reports 13,000 Japanese troops may land to aid Tien-Tsin relief with refugees arriving at Taku. German sick and wounded reach Tien-Tsin. Russian British commissariat breakdown noted.
M'KINLEY WASHINGTON July 10 It is announced on apparently reliable authority that President McKinley will return here immediately after being notified Thursday at Canton of his nomination. China’s serious condition prompts him to cut short his vacation. Joint army navy action has sparked debate in official circles and the president will settle the questions as commander in chief. After the program is decided he will likely resume his vacation.
General Julius Stahl, former consul at Yokohama and Shanghai, says the gravest mistake in the oriental war was the bombardment of Taku. He notes Taku was government controlled, Prince Tuan could turn natives against foreigners, and foreign religious interference worsened the trouble. He adds imperial divisions influence the war’s outcome depending on viceroy forces.
Commissioners decided to fund and construct the north approach to the Central Ave bridge. Fill material will come from Fall Creek bed, with total cost about 250 dollars. Bridge macadam roadway completion expected in two or three days.
Hiram W. Miller president of the State Bank of Indiana was brought to criminal court by a deputy sheriff after failing to appear as a witness in the embezzlement case against John B. Sherwood. Miller blamed family illness and Judge Alford forgave the absence.
City engineer Jeup returns from Kansas City and St. Louis with observations on overhead street railways using side poles and single feed lines. He notes underground systems exist mainly in New York and Washington, estimates Washington double track cost at about 75000 dollars per mile, and sees side poles as safer and more attractive. He plans to report findings to the Board of Works and discusses potential routing to avoid feed wires on East Washington Street.
Chicago July 10. City council passes ordinance tightening billboard rules. Limits signs to 100 square feet, bans placement near sidewalks, and caps height at ten feet. Requires galvanized iron construction and bans boards on streets near many residences to protect boulevards. Fire and safety concerns cited.
City officials plan to remove two obstructive entrances at Zener flats on Vermont and Delaware streets on Wednesday at 8 am. The work, supported by Mayor Taggart and deputy city attorney, may prompt an injunction, with police present as a precaution. The costly stone columns and terra cotta work face demolition, despite similar structures at Grand Bates and Denison hotels being allowed by ordinance or council permission.
Attorney L P Harlan filed for a writ of habeas corpus to release Wm J Pyatt from the Central insane hospital. Pyatt claims he is not sane and alleges a conspiracy against him. He has West side sympathy and testimony to dispute the insane declaration. Superintendent Edenharter refused release after a 30 day period. Pyatt mingled with friends after the insanity ruling and was arrested en route to his attorney.
County commissioners approve a liquor license for John W. Little and Henry Greening to open in Cumberland after removing many signatures from a protest. Authorities found the remaining bona fide signers fell below the required number.
Pat Davis ex policeman and saloon keeper at 301 Patterson St. fought Grocer Frederick G. Kahle at 1001 W. Michigan St. Davis suffered a broken leg and bruises. Police say Kahle is not to blame, citing Davis as quarrelsome when drinking. Kahle was arrested after Davis fell and broke his leg.
Four divorce complaints were filed Tuesday. Ida sues William R. Barton a music teacher with good wages for failure to provide. Emma sues Thomas Kurtz alleging gambling and drinking nights. Ollie sues Oscar H. Brown claiming abandonment of her and their child Nina aged 12. Byron sues Mary H. Fultz for constant scolding.
Local notice states dentist C B Werth has moved to 433 Stevenson Building phone 616 Tel 20708 indicating new contact details for patient appointments and inquiries.
Detectives Splan and Fort arrest Samuel Sagalowsky Louis Sagalowsky and Louis Flyman for failing to file 24 hour purchase reports as required by ordinance. Officers locate ten goods during the search and tracing of records.
The US recruiting station swelled with applicants over several days with two or three eager to go to China. One man vowed not to enlist unless sent there, claiming fighting blood and a desire to “clean the pig tails out.” Another hoped to travel through China via Uncle Sam's transports. Six examined Monday, four passed. Vaccination proved a barrier for many, with fainting at blood draws becoming common.
The Supreme Court ruled the city charter improvement provisions constitutional, allowing major projects to proceed despite a prior county court decision. Judge Baker and Hadley dissented. Township trustees and assessors will be elected next fall, affirming a Marion county court injunction on ballot access for candidates.
London July 10 The Lorenzo Marques correspondent of the Telegraph says he understands the United States government has recalled W Stanley Hollis the American consul there who is known to be a Boer sympathizer. Two Yankees who went to South Africa are said to have been shot by British soldiers for deserting.
A letter from South Africa reports Jos. Jarrean and George Dohlonde muleteers who sailed on the Sahara and enlisted with the British army were shot as deserters. Both men are well known locally and relatives have wired for details.
Judge Thomas B. Buskirk of Paoli will resign as state tax commissioner after this year to accept a circuit judgeship nomination. Gov. Mount has received several applications, including Mason Niblack of Vincennes E M Johnson of Indianapolis John Overmyer of North Vernon John O D Dermint of Jackson county B S Sutton of Shelbyville John D Morgan of Monroe county and County Assessor Johnson of Dearborn county.
Governor Mount will appoint W. E. McClelland to succeed General McGinnis as a member of the reform school for boys Plainfield board of managers after McGinnis resigns to become postmaster. The change follows Gen McGinnis' appointment to postmaster.
Building Inspector Bedell, with Mayor Taggart order, and a crew of workmen, moved to Zener flats at 11 a m to remove an entrance that crosses the property line. The action targets encroachment beyond the lot boundary.
Vancouver dispatch notes rising tensions in the Fraser River salmon trade. White fishermen vote to sell at 25 cents, packers threaten shutdown, 4,000 Japanese fishers break the agreement and sell at 2 cents. Fights erupt and armed Japanese fishers display rifles to deter clashes. Race violence feared as authorities monitor the tense situation.
Controller Johnson directed the license inspector on Tuesday to collect the 71,000 license due from local breweries. He does not anticipate resistance.
No more ancient pill poisons and black draughts but modern scientific Cascarets candy cathartic. Druggists sell for 10 cents in Missouri.
Peter Nissen, a former Chicago bookkeeper, survived a dangerous voyage in a two foot by four foot pine boat named the Fool Killer. He crossed the Niagara whirlpool in a crowds of 10,000 observers, drifted for hours, tipped multiple times, and relied on shoulder straps to avoid death. He described a brutal, breathless ordeal and noted he would not attempt the ride again if aware of the whirlpool's danger.
Forecast for Indianapolis and seven nearby cities for the 36 hours ending at 6 p.m. July 12 calls for fair weather with rain overnight and some mist. Morning 7 a.m. temp 65, noon 78, 6 p.m. 81. A fire at 8 a.m. Tuesday started by a match in a closet at H. P. Miller's home 1434 Bisine avenue. A rubbish fire damaged Davie’s barn at 829 Beville avenue Wednesday, with a $10 hole burned. Lehigh Valley Railroad notes describe pleasant experiences en route.
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