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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
1
Foreign consuls were notified that the foreign ministers in Pekin are safe. A telegram from M. Cartier in Shanghai said advices confirm all Europeans are safe in Prince Ching's palace and the massacre report is contradicted.
A July dispatch from London reported that the Chinese minister to St. Petersburg received his passports and was ordered to depart Russia, prompting declarations of potential conflict.
Washington reports Commander Wilde from Kure says Oregon and Nashville arrived at 2 p.m. and should dock July 19. He proposes steel patches for a quick temporary fix to return to Taku, noting permanent repairs would take about 60 days. No injuries. Secretary Long approves patch and quick voyage.
Portions of the Amur district in Siberia invaded by the Chinese have been officially declared in a state of war since July 11. The notice was issued from St. Petersburg and confirms the regional governor’s declaration amid heightened tensions.
A London dispatch reports Tien-Tsin in flames on July 15 with the native city allegedly destroyed and loot said to total 500,000 taels. Allied bombardment earlier caused vast fires in the native city, and locals say rebuilding would take about a century if ruined.
Berlin reports Germany will dispatch 30,000 soldiers to China immediately. Italy plans to bolster its forces to 10,000 as part of shifting European military strength in the region.
A squad of regulars bound for China caused chaos in Highland Falls New York after drinking. They smashed a Chinese laundry, wrote passports to China, cut the queues of four men, and hurled them into the street as laundry linen covered the road.
A St Petersburg report denies Blagovestchensk capture by the Chinese while noting Russians may have taken Aigun. Russia warns against violence and restricts telegraph use for the Chinese minister. The Chinese legation contends a war declaration by the Aigun commander was unauthorized, with officials suspecting forgery.
Washington July 19 The leadership dispute for the allied forces grows as Japan claims the top command, citing its large troop contributions and forecasts of prompt mobilization. The United States lags in front lines, while Russia Germany and Britain resist a Japanese commander. A suggested solution is Gen Chaffee, recently promoted, to mollify tensions and project U S influence in China.
A flood of white moths filled the Old River Bridge area on Washington Street causing darkness from shadows under electric lights. Residents describe millions gathering at the west end, with a few near the east, and a riverbank pile three to four inches deep laden with decayed insects after rain. Local feed store owner A C Harker reports trouble keeping shop open as the stench and mess spread. Witnesses note two hairlike tails on the insects and difficulty breathing amid the dense swarms.
In a police court case David Pully and Lizzie House were fined 5 dollars and costs and given 90 days each for living together at 343 West Twenty fourth Street. The woman testified a remarkable life starting on an ocean steamer. Born aboard ship two hours after birth her father a slave dealer struck a bargain to sell her and her brother. She grew up on a Kentucky plantation as a slave and later lived among colored people in Indiana after emancipation. She married a colored man and, now widowed, reflects on white mistreatment and lifelong associations with colored friends.
Ernest and William E. Atherton both married Alnora and Tena Lawler on Wednesday at 7 p m in a private service conducted by Rev. John Jones. The Atherton brothers, 232 West Ohio Street residents, are employed at the Atherton printing company in the Central Trust Building and will live in Indianapolis.
Building inspector Bedell said he will begin enforcing the anti-smoke ordinance in a few days after testing two or three firms. He notes successful devices are expensive, while current tests are cheaper and he hopes results will justify action against manufacturers and hotel proprietors.
Harry B Gates told the State tax board that the New tele phone company’s earnings from July 1 1899 to April 1 1900 totaled 359 152.96. Norton Tiffin general counsel for B and O and F J Griffith Baltimore argued the northern Indiana route through Cass and surrounding areas is unprofitable and touches no major towns. Auditor Hart noted claims that Indiana roads are assessed 3 percent too low. George Calloway trustee Cass county seeks higher assessment for the Pennsylvanian cut off branch.
Commissions were issued Thursday naming Walter W. Barnett of Fort Wayne as surgeon of the Third Infantry with rank of major Reginald W Garstang of Indianapolis as assistant surgeon in the artillery battalion with rank of captain and officers of the Vincennes company Captain Adolph H W Kruse first lieutenant Oliver I Alton second lieutenant Hiram A Hopkins.
Indianapolis and vicinity forecast for 36 hours ending at 5 p m July 20 calls for generally fair conditions. Early temperatures 7 am 73, noon 75, 2 pm 82. Four day rainfall excluding Thursday totals 1.67 inches, bringing July precipitation near average.
W B Wilson national secretary-treasurer United Mine Workers reports May 8 to June 20 receipts totaling 166103.65 with a balance on hand of 68657.02 as of June 30 Glasgow Kentucky suffered a 75000 fire Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday morning Charles L. Garrison of the P. & E. offices collided with a brewery wagon at Georgia and Delaware streets. He was severely bruised, his bicycle ruined, and witnesses say the wagon driver drove off while Garrison lay partially conscious.
The Sun advertises business chances real estate bargains expert workers wanted houses for rent and other wants. Read them try them they pay.
Thursday filings list John H Bilheimer Blountville laborer assets 2824 75 debts 653 Weeks brothers Elwood assets 4550 74 debts 1904 88 James A McCracken Washington merchant assets 1758 74 debts 2071 54 Missouri s third regiment offers services to the president in a separate note
The Black Diamond Express departs Buffalo at noon via the Lehigh Valley Railroad and arrives in New York at 15 68 PM. Dining car available the entire journey with a la carte service.
O E Worth, dentist, has moved to 483 Stevenson Building with old telephone number 29780. The remaining lines include advertising phrases about pricing and a jeweler J P Mulally at 2 Click, plus garbled product jargon and a plane price of 1060, none forming a coherent event.
Mr. Kleinsmith owner of a hat shop declares he will not sue if a waste paper box is placed before his store while criticizing the council for passing the ordinance. He says the campaign is backed by the city administration and predicts public opposition will force action. Saks assistant manager Rubens says a box at that store would not be an ornament and comments on the political angle.
The article reports that Indianapolis utility and business leaders clash over placing or fastening boxes on lamp posts. Manager Perry questions Stuckmeyer’s trespass rights, noting poles are private property and may require compensation. Kahn tailoring and Big Four officials also weigh in on permissions and advertising control.
An ex officio Democratic figure denounces the Board of Works for granting a 20 year litter box contract to ex City Clerk Stuckmeyer under Tom Taggart. The critic claims Sahm sacrificed independence and notes Lahm would have condemned the move.
Rev J L Griffin known as Gods prize fighter will preach on Blake street near City hospital Thursday night with Rev Wilson assisting A white philanthropist backs a 2000 seat tent and may bring singers R R Hawkins and Queen Snyder to Indianapolis If successful he plans negro excursions from Louisville and Cincinnati for Bryan event and revival Also Sunday meetings with free dinner in West Indianapolis assisted by Rev R P Christian Thursday topic The child sneezed seven times.
Black and tan Oxfords advertised at two fifty for women and one fifty for children. The sale promotes substantial stock reduction at Siersdorfer's new store located at 37 East Washington near Pennsylvania Avenue.
The State Democratic committee met with most committeemen present and discussed current campaign plans. Candidates were expected to attend with their materials while echoes of past campaign financing resurfaced as a factor in renomination decisions.
In Stevenson on August 8 committee members led by Mayor Taggart inspect proposed sites as power shortages hinder swift decisions. E M Johnson tours Newby oval to assess seating and streetcar capacity, finding park satisfactory but service slow due to power. Plans for Bryan's arrival in Lincoln and his notification by populists are being prepared with Edmiston and Patterson set to establish headquarters while Edgerton joins the national committee.
J A Norton of Tiffin Ohio, a leading Democrat pushing for a third term, spoke in Indianapolis Thursday predicting Democrats will test Republicans in Ohio but not forecasting Bryan carrying the state. Norton says Ohio Democrats are unified, silver concerns fade, farmers are penniless, and imperialism and militarism will shape the race.
The plan introduces Bryan and Stevenson badges in gold and silver to express loyalty to bimetallism. A new Republican badge features a celluloid canteen two inches wide with Hernly button design and the inscription 1895 1900. The reverse will bear photographs of McKinley and Roosevelt with the flag.
The executive committee planned to meet at the Occidental hotel at noon to discuss campaign plans but no representatives had arrived yet.
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