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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
3
A World Telegraph letter from Hong Kong dated June 12 accuses American troops in the Philippines of unnecessary slaughter of Filipinos. It claims volunteer officers push brutal acts, with many killings occurring on suspicion, while governor-general and regulars are less implicated.
An account describes a lieutenant ambushed and killed, followed by a punitive outbreak as troops burned houses and killed natives labeled suspects. Officials hid the incident, claiming the enemy was routed with heavy slaughter, while no trial or formal charges were reported for the executed locals.
After a bloody fight that lasted into Wednesday night rebels quit. On Thursday a peace treaty was signed between Gen. Alban, governor of Panama, and Dr. Mendoza, secretary-general of the revolutionary government. The rebels surrender, amnesty granted, officers keep swords, political prisoners released.
A crowd of aspiring performers and would be stage managers mourn Harry Ellsworth who ran auditions in the Grand Hotel block. He hired many hopefuls, charging $15 to $50 as guarantees and cleared a large sum before leaving.
Kansas City July 27 A Missouri Pacific passenger train was held up by robbers near Shannon Thursday night officials do not believe any booty was secured.
Vienna reports Rudolph Aaronson, New York theatrical manager, has secured Johann Strauss operetta Wiener Blut with original scenery for production in the United States. The piece promises robust vigor and energy as a healthy blood theme is promoted by Hood’s Sarsaparilla.
A brief item notes neckbands being provided free as progress in laundry services. Telephone 13 listed for inquiries or orders.
In New Orleans on July 27 police hunt a single robber after reports of Charles the murderer of two officers. A negress Hannah Mather was shot dead in her bed and police say the killer is at large as militia arrest many suspects and calm returns.
Emil Albrecht, a noted Pacific coast bicyclist, was reported drowned. A shark caught by John Kinipeki on Sunday opened to reveal human bones, including a shoe in one foot, which Mrs. Ulbrecht identifies as Albrecht's remains.
William Roach of 4802 East Washington Street slipped Friday and tore knee ligaments loose. He will be confined for a long time.
Before adjourning the United States league of building and loan associations elected officers including President J Warren Bailey of Summerville Massachusetts Treasurer Joseph K Gamble of Philadelphia and Secretary M F Cellarius of Cincinnati Assistant secretary A L Guthiel of Shelbyville Indiana with George W Smith named Indiana member of the executive committee The next meeting will be in New Orleans.
Fire at B Kuhn & Co. dry goods store in Vincennes caused 60000 dollars in damage to the rear third story. The First National Bank also suffered heavy damage. Kuhn company carried 35000 on stock and 9000 on building. Fire response began immediately as a wave of local incidents is reported including a starving woman and various legal matters.
Will F Wood and his bride, daughter of ex Auditor A C Daily, eloped July 3 and wed in Danville Illinois. They returned to Lebanon with Rev D M Wood at his home on July 27. Daily opposes nothing but won’t discuss future plans. The couple are heirs to nearly a half million dollars. Dr Earl Daily of Wagoner Oklahoma is visiting his father.
The Sun denounces any compromise lines that would cede American territory in the Alaska boundary dispute. It cites the Monroe doctrine and the Republican platform, urging Secretary Hay and President McKinley to reject European concessions despite any private arrangements with Lord Pauncefote.
Edward A. Silersdorfer, a Democrat, runs for township trustee in Ward 9. He works in the shoe business with his father on Washington Street and expects strong support from republican business men, citing years of party work with his father and brother.
Sheriff Clark reports a letter from John Kortpeter of Southport claiming two loaded shotguns will be used to kill Judge Leathers after a ruling against him in a case. The notice warns of counterfeit DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve dealers profiting from danger, urging buyers to seek the genuine DeWitt's Salve sold by all druggists.
Country folks haul wild black berries by the tub. Oats harvest slowed by rain but crops look large. Grant Jordan accused of cruelty to a horse lunatic case. Plymouth girl Bessie Miles dies after swallowing a needle years ago. Four Indian skeletons found with relics at a Spice Land gravel bank. Jeffersonville depot to manufacture 110000 garments for soldiers in the orient. Mrs Henry Gimble of Muncie drank concentrated lye Thursday with likely fatal outcome. Two tramps apply for a night’s lodging at the Elkhart City jail.
Stephen Parygold collapsed Friday on Ken tucky avenue, bleeding from the ears, and was rushed by ambulance to his home at 17 Shepherd Street. Dispensary physicians say his condition may be serious and he is under evaluation.
Boers opposing Roberts retreat northward and plan guerrilla warfare until after the American election. Prisoners say they expect intervention if the democrats win, shaping Boer tactics at Balmoral Transvaal on July 22.
Nicholas Wycoff of Union County faces police warning to leave town or be sent to the big house. Authorities say he is not fully sane, but he is known to officers who plan to remove him if he does not depart quickly.
A stark line fragments convey extreme torment and relentless itching. The surreal phrase hints at severe suffering across miles, suggesting a vivid and unsettling mood rather than a clear event or report.
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