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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1900
Page
1
The article reports a heavy July siege at Tien-Tsin with 200 Russian soldiers killed, Chinese bombardment from the city walls, and Allied leaders like Admiral Seymour recovering. It notes noncombatants fleeing and foreign legations protected, while tensions with anarchists rise and forts at Taku exchange fire.
Reports from Shanghai say Emperor Hsu appeals to Russian English and Japanese governments for aid to uphold the existing Chinese government amid Boxers and Christian conflicts. Fighting at Tien-Tsin grows deadlier as foreign forces inch toward stabilization with Japan and Russia mobilizing thousands of troops.
Minister Wu handed Secretary Hay a June 2 decree from Pekin's privy council outlining the Boxer rising in Chih Li and Shantung. It accuses foreigners of provoking disorder, cites stray bullets, and notes the authorities' slow response as the movement spread. The document mentions foreign guards firing in the streets and efforts to retreat ministers to Men Tsin for safety.
The Navy reports Ninth Infantry and Marines arriving at Taku and Meade moving to Tien-Tsin. Col. Meade lands to secure Tien-Tsin defenses while Solace ferries sick to Yokohama. Oregon heads to Kure. Nashville convoying. Admiral Seymour says foreigners at Tien-Fan are hard pressed.
A Moscow report claims 2,300 Chinese are preparing to attack the British port Wei-Hai-Wei, which is defended by 600 men. Rumor says Boxer chief Foang-Tao-Sing was killed by his followers for hoarding loot. Reports also claim 12,000 Chinese wounded in Pekin.
The Indiana Bar Association discussed tighter marriage laws to bar unfit persons from licenses amid a tied 26 26 vote on a measure to ban railroad passes for judges. Judge Roby urged reform citing leprosy licenses, while Evans Woollen reviewed New Zealand arbitration and Col. Haynes spoke on education. A campaign finance bill faced splits on candidate contributions.
City officials and ex judges urge court action to address alleged charter violations by the Consumers' gas trust. They accuse the company of failing to refund stock and sell gas at production cost, possibly triggering a receiver to restore public rights and gas at cost. The plant is valued around $2 million amid calls for accountability and potential state oil leases.
Washington reports that China must pay a vast cash indemnity to the powers after suppressing the Boxer movement. Secretary Hay published the text and notes the agreement aims to preserve Korea’s status quo and territorial integrity. Russia, Japan, Britain, Germany, and the United States back the plan for an equal, cash-based settlement to avert further quarrels.
Attorney L P Harlan seeks a circuit court ruling that Wm J Pyatt is insane in order to secure release from the Central Insane Hospital. The petition argues sanity could be determined on merits, avoiding a standard habeas corpus defense by the asylum superintendent.
Harry Day known as Rube reports to police that his 18 year old son Berton recently out of reform school robbed his house. Berton pried open a slot machine to steal $25 his mother hid. The father says the son struck him and has repeatedly knocked his wife down, seeking repayment without prison.
Mayor Taggart City attorney Kern and the Board of Works met Wednesday to decide how to proceed with permanent improvements awaiting Supreme Court ruling on the city charter. Paperwork for several street projects including Meridian and Sinois streets north of Fall Creek and Shelby street south of the asphalt has been prepared for bidding with contracts expected to be let soon so work can start this summer.
The State board of agriculture secured a promise of better service from the street car company during fair week. President McGowan said power would be doubled and arrangements made for trains on the Mopsidu to help handle crowds. The board authorized negotiations to secure Patchen and Gentry for a race and vaudeville between races. The Indianapolis driving club may arrange two races for a silver cup and the Union traction company was granted right of way on land belonging to the association.
W N Harding representing the Indianapolis and Greenfield rapid transit company met Mayor Taggart, the city attorney, and the Board of Works Wednesday. They arranged a conference at the city attorney's office Thursday afternoon to discuss a franchise granting entry into Indianapolis with interurban cars.
Sarah Thomas sues St. Mary's Temple No. 2 Unite Sisters of Friendship for 5000 alleging summarize expulsion after 30 years membership harmed her reputation. She notes the society previously refused a small sick benefit judgment, cited as origin of the dispute.
Benny Kennedy sold the property at the southeast corner of Meridian and Michigan streets to William J. Holliday for fifteen dollars.
Six bandits stopped a passenger train near Wickliffe Kentucky and overpowered the express messenger. They blew the safe taking thirty thousand dollars then fled by river into Missouri after forcing the crew to run the engine. Passengers were untouched. Two posses pursue, a guard injured, dynamite used.
General George F. McGinnis has not received his commission as Indianapolis postmaster amid a delay tied to Senator Beveridge. The article notes expected presidential approval pending Beveridge’s consent, withVacation-time explanations and Shideler continuing as acting postmaster under Hess bondsmen.
A large Greencastle class of about 250 people camped along the river at Broad Ripple. They arrived at noon on Wednesday in four special coaches and traded them for street cars at the station. A 50 member delegation greeted the visitors, organized by former Greencastle residents now in Indianapolis. Most attendees were middle aged, with only four children, and two thirds were women while a few men helped with baskets and water.
Forecast covers 36 hours ending 8 p m July 12 with possible showers Wednesday night then fair Thursday. Morning low near 70 with midday 83 and 2 pm around 84 degrees. Also includes an unrelated medical and product advertisement for Hoyt's Poisoned Blood cure and a new plane priced at $16.00 at Wulschaer's.
John F. Scott injured in Morrison hotel blaze in South Bend reports escape with a fractured heel and severe shock. He questions Morrison’s character but refutes direct accusation, citing dynamite-like explosion and suspicious timing. Morrison, jailed on arson and murder charges after D B Johnson of Flushing swore out the warrant.
Preliminary hearing for John W. Morrison charged with murder and arson began in South Bend Police court. A crowd overflowed into a circuit court room and testimony was plentiful but yielded few developments by noon. the evidence against Morrison was not strong.
In St Louis Missouri on July 11 William Johns a 17 year old boy was attacked and beaten by a crowd of boys on a transit car in South St Louis His injuries were not serious Explosives were set on tracks but caused no major damage The notice mentions a household remedy ad for minor injuries and ailments.
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