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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1900
Page
1
The navy department received Admiral Remey’s dispatch confirming allied commanders fixed July 30 as the date for advancing on Pekin. The decision provides relief to officials in Washington.
Washington reports say Prince Tuan dispatches ministers alive and that a U S rescue of Minister Conger and colleagues may go ahead with allied help or alone if needed. Gen Chaffee could reach Taku with 3700 Americans to start toward Pekin by late July.
Paris reports say officials discuss advancing on Pekin with available flying forces. The idea may have originated in Washington amid Wu’s offer to produce Conger and the ministers’ silence over Conger as the sole minister believed alive in Pekin.
Rev. Robert S. MacArthur of Calvary Baptist Brooklyn denounces missionaries in China in a Sunday sermon. He says some missionaries act as civil judges, impose fines, and surround themselves with kingly dignity, fueling anti foreign sentiment.
London dispatch reports a Chinese man claiming to be a foreigner's servant escaped from internment in New Chwang. The Brit ish steamer captain notes the arrival of the man on Thursday and cites the account dated July 21.
In Washington on July 2 it was reported Wu seeks to relay another cipher message to Minister Conger. The note, prepared with great secrecy, conveys China’s conditions since Conger’s isolation and the relief efforts, aiming to confirm the first message’s authenticity.
In Cheyenne Wyoming on July 2 authorities report outrages by foreigners against Chinese residents in Rock Springs. State officials fear a broader attack on Chinatown and order several troops to stand ready to move to the scene. A decade ago, ten Chinese were murdered at Rock Springs by foreigners.
Sir Charles Dilke says the United States should join England to prevent partition of China after the current outbreak. He notes neither nation seeks territory, only to punish the uprising and keep trade channels open, while Germany and Japan favor conquest.
A cablegram reports Admiral Remey will go in person to Tien-Tsin to obtain information on the situation there. The message was received by Secretary Long.
Census director Merriam writes to Indianapolis that the official census report will not be issued before December 1. Secretary Wilkins of the State fee and salary commission wanted the data to shape a new law for the next legislature. With counties moving to fixed salaries based on population, the census would help set the figures.
The Aquatic Club announces its third annual regatta at Broad Ripple on Saturday August 11 featuring long and short distance boat and canoe races, upset canoe, swimming events, and both long and high diving. Blood and medicinal ads appear alongside unrelated notes in the clipping.
Indiana National Guard camp at Fairview opens with organization and relaxation. Soldiers soon prepare for hard work as the commissary issues four days of rations in one minute to Company C. First battalion, Second Infantry earns praise for discipline and readiness amid a lively, strict camp routine.
A camp scene shows soldiers reading military tactics in small black books while a fog horn calls attention and officers receive courtesy. Civilians note the respectful street order as Company C escorts a young lady, and praise the quartermaster for ample grub and efficient ration dispatch. Indianapolis battery arrives tired but content. green horses cause delays.
Sunday crowd rides the new Riverside streetcar to a plain, dusty site with little to see besides grass and weeds. Passengers voice frustration that the Fall Creek site offered more value and question city officials handling of the purchase and cost.
Deputy clerk Tamm admits clerical error misrepresented last council meeting as having passed the gas meter ordinance unanimously. The record incorrectly shows third reading and engrossment. in reality the motion was stricken and the council did not adjourn properly, with actions omitted from the minutes.
The notice advises job seekers to consult page 7 for popular liners from THE A SAWS and to read them for finding places and items they need. It notes the liners pay and encourages readers to use them.
About 1,500 people attended in West Indianapolis for Evangelist Griffin's camp meeting. Roughly 300 whites and 1,200 blacks filled the area around the tent with twelve preachers on stage. Boy preacher Biddy gave a sermon and a barbecue Sunday drew hundreds. Griffin plans a larger tent and may move to Indiana Avenue neighborhood after this week.
City owes 922,138.14 dollars with only 12,789.38 dollars available for current expenses. A water bill of 22,138.14 dollars has been overdue since July 1. Bridge fund shows 102,965.74 dollars with 12,485 checked out at noon. Meridian and Illinois Street bridges near completion. remaining bridge fund to be needed and Controller Johnson vows no current expenses use.
City council debate centers on a $150000 loan ordinance for fire department and hospital repairs. Charles Bookwalter, once mayoral candidate, is blamed for steering the plan and delaying permanent bonds to push a temporary loan funded by a higher tax levy. Republican leaders argue against near constitutional debt limits and seek credit for improvements.
Monday night the city council met under Mayor Taggart to consider a 125000 temporary loan ordinance with no other business allowed. Democrats claim progress hinges on Republican cooperation as officers face absences and illness while scrutiny focuses on fund flows and unexpended balances across departments.
The Christian women’s board of missions week at Bethany Park opens with modest Sunday crowds and a strong boys brigade under Capt Thomas Taggart Jr. Cadets and eight Chicago girls form the Juanita green club, as youngsters drill and sing while two sailors admire artesian water with humorous remarks about its taste. Captain Taggart, son of the Indianapolis mayor, earns praise for drillmaster skills alongside a Burdock Blood Bitters closing endorsement.
Rameus Weld promotes Dutch Lunch sandwiches and hot delicacies at Seaton's Hat Store. The brief ad hints straw hats and affordable fare, inviting shoppers to visit for both headwear and meals.
Dibby Flynn the scrappy Indianapolis infielder was cut from the team Saturday night by Manager Watkins. He had four years with the club and, despite fan support, was released as the team retrenches after recent reverses. Flynn showed weakness at bat and costly throws, and will likely stay in Indianapolis for the rest of the season.
Manila reports last week two hundred insurgents killed and 130 captured while twelve Americans died and eleven captured. Guerrilla actions continue as Aguinaldo receives amnesty news from his mother and awaits a response within a month.
South Bend reporter notes 12 year old Harry Engledrum was to race in Garfield park Chicago on Sunday but the event was canceled for unknown reasons. Engledrum sought to pit his son against riders of similar age while rival Harry Gibson of Cincinnati trains for Paris competition.
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