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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1900
Page
3
A St Petersburg dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports Chinese forces in Aigun crushed by Russian artillery. Surprised by the double assault, about 2,000 Chinese were killed and 17 guns captured while 7,000 Chinese troops faced the assault.
Secretary Hay sent Conger’s message to all ambassadors urging immediate international cooperation for Pekin relief. Reports say the Longer message may lack a date. the Chinese governor of Shantung is cited as cautious. Lem Wing, a Chinese laundryman in St Joseph, heads to San Francisco for military service in China. Dr. J C Ellis claims three Pekin dispatches confirm Conger and family safe to 6 p m Friday, while officials probe sources and Boxer censorship.
A war office communique asks the dominion government to arrange conveying large bodies of troops from Quebec to Vancouver. The message underscores planned redeployments and transport coordination across Canada.
Unconfirmed rumor spread through the streets that the transport Grant with Gen Chaffee and troops for China sank, claiming 259 lives saved from 1500 aboard. Army officials say no such news has been received. Grant left San Francisco July 3 and sails for Nasaki Japan on Saturday.
Judge Allen ruled Pyatt will stay in the insane hospital for 20 days to allow cure assessment. He postponed a clear sane or insane declaration, noting evidence made him reluctant to decide. Pyatt had sued for freedom claiming relations conspired to have him declared insane.
A proceeding on behalf of Martin Zimmerman was begun in superior court on Saturday and sent to the insane hospital Tune 22. The affidavit by his wife Rebecca omits that he had been discharged as cured after three weeks in Logansport asylum. The Zimmermans lived east of Indianapolis and neighbors hired L E Reinhold to file the suit as they doubt his insanity. The state populist committee plans to raise funds by an endless letter system due to no campaign assessments.
Ladies oxford sale offered in small sizes with regular prices of two dollars to two fifty. Great stock reduction on ladies and children's fine shoes. Store located at 37 E Washington near Pennsylvania at.
Shanghai July 21 The Chinese at Tien-Tsin are now unaggressive, the victory of the allies last Saturday seems to have a prodigious moral effect. Anxiety over the situation is diminishing. Several Chinese firms received orders from interior merchants showing the country is quieter. The report of Conger’s message to the American government has stunned Europeans here.
Shanghai dispatch reports the Chinese emperor telegraphing the mikado urging Japan to join China against western influence. The emperor warns China cannot act alone to avert danger and must rely on Japan. The mikado says insurgent acts violate international law and Japan will use war influence if needed to protect order and foreigners. Germany discounts Conger telegram and calls alleged Chinese mediation telegram fraudulent.
Madison Ind July 21 A Baybay Lyte dispatch says Lieut Richard Buchanan with 30 men captured Col Pedro Silverio president of Degami and a dozen men in the Philippines Silverio tried to escape and was shot and killed by Sergt Jos L Rogers both of Madison After his defeat Silverio had ordered inhabitants of Degami to leave under death penalty and surrendered in large numbers
Fort Wayne, July 21. Ted McCarty and Frank Botts, rivals for a young girl's hand, settled the dispute by fighting in Princess rink. Three rounds with two ounce gloves ended with both men badly used, McCarty floorings Botts. Friends arranged the meeting, and police faced criticism for not stopping the bout.
In Evansville Indiana on Saturday at 10 am Herman Strasser a railroader shot and killed his former wife Kate Long who was the housekeeper at Nell Hunters resort. He fired four times then killed himself, believed to be prompted by her refusal to give him money.
In Knightstown Indiana on July 21 J W Lowry was appointed post master succeeding Edgar Ti Cole deceased This marks the third Knightstown postmaster appointed during President McKinley's term.
Chicago on Friday night saw tensions rise after a window sign praised Boxers and claimed the shop would close on August 15 for the fighter Charley May. The page article notes the sign caused anti Chinese sentiment but officials intervened to avert violence.
Loganport Indiana July 21 Hettie wife of McAlvin Lowry of Pulaski county sues for divorce alleging unmerciful beating and threats to harm their two children.
New York reports Chief W P Hazen and secret service men captured an extensive counterfeit operation in Rutherford. Arrested alleged leader Richard P Genzer. Authorities found seven thousand dollars in bogus bills plus a lithographic press and stones. Genzer had four thousand two hundred dollars in a Passaic bank and paid a mortgage on his house, suggesting rapid wealth.
Indiana towns report a mix of church openings and meetings, plus local incidents. Marion begins a new church project, Vincennes hosts A M E camp meetings, and Columbus prepares for anti-sitting rules. Mishawaka’s Oscar Philion dies in the Philippines, while Muncie debuts its electric line to Chesterfield. Hartford City strawboard works suffer strikes, Terre Haute mourns a drowned boy, and a Terre Haute brigade honors a fallen comrade. Other items note a land emigration plan, a B&O collision near Cochran, a dramatic rescue in Marion, and local labor shifts among glass workers and real estate practices.
At the Seventieth Indiana regiment reunion in Bethany Park on Friday objections arose to renominating General Harrison for president citing his perceived lack of interest and absence from reunions. Col Samuel Merrill was suggested but declined in favor of Harrison. Merrill spoke and grievances were withdrawn as the election concluded with Harrison named president and Merrill as vice president.
Snow fell in Marshall on Friday afternoon during a strong wind storm causing extensive damage. Orchards were blown down, hoses torn from structures, roofs ripped, and glass broken as the gale battered the city.
Frank Kints of Terre Haute sues Dr. Casto for 10000 damages alleging attempts to burn his stores and alienation of his wife’s affections. Mrs Kintz, once Casto’s clerk, testified for the prosecution. Webster Douglas of Plainfield preserves relics from Squire Johnson and a Van Buren vest stitch. Seckman and Seckman sue Bishop and wife of Russiaville over land trades, claiming Tennessee property was never theirs.
At the Atlanta reunion Gen Albert D Shaw praised unity while Gen John B Gordon urged both sides were right in the Civil War. Gordon said only God will judge who was right, urging remembrance of the men who fought for their views. Gov Mount of Indiana praised the campfire meeting before departing for Indianapolis.
The Indiana governor hopeful and Purdue clings to candidacy in a tired corridor scene. He muses over heading the ticket, hints Durbin might be replaced, plans a personal photo atop Durbin, and in seeks funds to finance his campaign, saying he’ll repay from his future salary.
Indianapolis July 21. A long compiled market list shows prices for meats bacon sausage and ham. lard and pickled goods. vegetables fruits nuts canned goods fish and game. cereals flour and feed. oils and fats. cheese eggs butter live poultry coal and related commodities. Prices vary by cut weight brand and grade with many items offered in large quantities and per hundred or per case.
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