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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1900
Page
1
New York July 31 reports reveal an Italian anarchist group in Paterson New Jersey praising killings of leaders like Carnot and Canovas. Leader Ernestina Crevella asserts they may approve murders and hints at McKinley being a target if he acts badly, while denying a formal order.
About 3 a m Tuesday Mice nibbled matches in Mrs M Holland’s double frame house at 615 Milburn St caused a fire that destroyed the home. Albert Hunt next door believes the mice caused the ignition. Firemen were alerted after a late alarm three rings failed. A neighbor in a night shirt dragged a look from the house and laid it on the curb. Loss about 1400 dollars, insured. Henry Brunner’s adjacent home suffered slight damage.
Smock, adjutant general of the G. A. R., filed a semi annual report on Tuesday. Indiana lists 450 posts with 16,811 members and 20 deaths since January. Six month receipts total 37,000 with surplus, leaving 22,000 in the treasury after disbursements.
Towne may withdraw from the populist ticket as vice president. Stevenson works toward a Lake Minnetonka acceptance speech and will travel via Chicago to Indianapolis. Gov ShaW Iowa aims for senator and may skip a special session to replace the late Gear. Senator Wellington of Maryland opposes McKinley and attends the Liberty Congress in Indianapolis while remaining Republican. Mark Hanna labels many states as enemy country and plans to send Roosevelt in September. Ohio Democrats meet in Cleveland with Altgeld to speak. Senator Foraker injured in Philadelphia. a cab door glass breaks and his arm is in a sling.
The Indiana canners association met at English's on Tuesday to discuss this year's pack. A tomato shortage due to heavy rains will cut output to around one half to two thirds of normal, with potential price increases.
Republican chatter says Joseph B. Kealing district committeeman and state committee vice chair aims for the district attorney job if McKinley wins another term. The report notes Kealing’s ambition and the party gossip surrounding the looming election.
Ueona metal polish for bar fixtures is mentioned alongside a cure titled Poisoned Bloa. The fragment notes Catarrk and Iry Hoyt as names in connection with the item.
Brindissi Italy July 31 King Emanuel VI arrived and learned his father’s assassination. He was overcome with emotion and sent a message of sympathy to his mother. With his wife he immediately departed for Rome.
In Monza six arrests were reported as police assess a possible plot behind the assassination of King Lambert, per The Tribune. The account notes investigators consider it a political conspiracy and trace suspects.
Mayor Taggart asked the council on Monday night for a new fire alarm system claiming the current setup may fail to register alarms and cause a serious fire.
T W Shelton master electrician of the street car company received a handsome watch chain and masonic charm from about 60 employes Monday night. They lured him with a false pretext to the Spencer house parlors then presented the gifts as he sat in a chair. J H Morris made the presentation speech but Shelton could not reply. He has worked with the company two years and will leave mid August for a new job in Ohio.
Charles Adair of 2109 Adair Sr. faced an alleged death by action attempt after being moved from a regular street car run to an extra shift. He told his wife of the deed and received medical aid.
A proposed railroad project would connect Peoria Illinois with Davenport Iowa. The item notes a new line possibility and mentions broader regional transport expansion across the Midwest.
From Washington adrift rumors say ministers are safe with imperial edict says various ministers except German are well. In Pekin legations siege and attacks reported but Chinese troops dwindling. 60 Europeans killed. Shanghai reports 10 000 Chinese assault New Chiang with 4000 Russians opposing. forts captured July 26. Sheng counters Pekin massacre tale as Boxer plot. danger hinges on powers discretion.
The American Protective League met at Second Baptist Church with Joseph W. Henderson of Rhode Island named permanent chairman. Few delegates arrived so the program paused as Henderson announced a need for about $10,000. Two headquarters will be set, likely in New York and Indianapolis. The convention opens Tuesday evening with welcomes from Gov. Mount and Mayor Taggart. Several leagues contributed despite limited representation.
Watkins chooses to travel with the team to Milwaukee and chase the pennant in Indianapolis. Dammann and Kelly rejoin the squad with Kelly troubled by his hand. Hickey sidelined for two weeks. Geier replaces him before the move from Chicago.
A Tien-Tsin dispatch from July 21 cites Maj. Waller reporting no firing since July 16 by agreement while shortages of ammunition threaten a long stand. Conger warned foreigners could face a general massacre if bombardment continues, yet he stated all are safe and well. Reports say Americans in Pekin and Tung-Chow are safe, though mission property was destroyed.
Friends reveal the secret marriage of Miss Josephine McDougal daughter of a Panhandle master mechanic and Harry W Essman second lieutenant US artillery in Cuba and the Philippines. The couple wed in Cincinnati at Second Presbyterian Church and plan to start housekeeping on Brookside avenue.
After Tuesday a law requires railroads to equip cars with air brakes and automatic couplers. All roads entering Indianapolis have completed the work. If a car is found un equipped the road will perform the installation and bill the owner. The change will reduce brakemen, long urged by the workers.
The Heavy Man may join next year's stock company. It is probable that Hardee Kirkland will be a member after management reportedly made overtures and he is understood to accept. Kirkland was the stock company's heavy in the first year and a Grand favorite.
Electricians say overhead trolley wires contribute to the bad condition of the fire alarm system. A fallen fire alarm wire across trolley lines can cause severe damage, and wear from the wires is blamed for years of degraded service.
Warmer fair weather expected over the next 36 hours ending at 8 pm August 1. Tuesday night and Wednesday forecast fair. Temperatures: 7 am 67, noon 84, 2 pm 87.
William Roberson known as Kid Roberson, 29, a colored prizefighter, died Tuesday at 414 West Georgia Street from congestion of the bowels. Born in Los Angeles he came to Indianapolis two years ago and built a strong record with 40 or 50 wins. He leaves little money and supported his parents. his body will be shipped on Wednesday.
The Republican legislative convention meets between mid August and mid September. Critics of ring domination may yield a mild ticket with farmers and old soldiers. Likely senatorial nominees include F A Matson James T Layman and Lewis T Walker. Layman and Walker are veterans. Layman lives in Irvington and will represent the party outside the city.
Henry Smith, colored, remained imprisoned after a habeas corpus petition Tuesday. He served 2% days for loitering and challenged the loitering ordinance as unconstitutional. Judge Leathers ruled the imprisonment provision defective but refused release since it covered defaulted fines and costs. Deputy-city attorney Seyfried noted the ordinance dates to the old charter and urged legal reform to align with the new charter.
A fire on Monday afternoon damaged the Tal bott building minorly as zinc heated by the sun set pine boards aflame. No injuries reported.
Judge Carter refused a new trial in the Eureka case. Receiver Stringer must remit 2408.34 of the judgment against T. C. Whitcomb, leaving 39639.61 still due from him. Stringer is allowed 50 for services.
A Little Child Is safe in buying goods from us. We carry a general line of jewelry and spectacles. J. P. Mullally, 2 Circle.
C E Worth, a local dentist, has vacated the 433 Stevenson Building. The old telephone number 2700 remains on file as contact.
The Sun reports a job listing calling for a blacksmith to travel to Hon duras and join a lumber camp. Applicants are told there are wages offered and the liners promise pay.
Deputy factory inspector Richards notes many plants operate day and night. Factories offer excursions for workers and their families instead of paying higher wages. A large number of factories keep extended hours to boost production.
An advert promotes a comfortable trip on the Lehigh Valley Railroad to New York Philadelphia or Seashore points with emphasis on scenery and travel ease.
Fragmentary text mentions temperature 7 percent and locations West and Canal with names that appear garbled. No coherent event, person, or organization identified.
Washington reports a letter from Sir Claude MacDonald confirming alive officials, signaling continued defense by legation guards and shaping U S led coalition pressure for an early Pekin advance. The armistice remains fragile as Boxers threaten renewed attacks and European powers prepare punitive actions.
An Indiana manufacturing firm faces a state tax board battle over taxing a patent for threshing machine covers and clover bullers. The dispute concerns whether to tax tangible property or the patent value, with taxes now over $2,000 and former federal court actions overturned by the U S Supreme Court. The matter returns to federal court for resolution.
In Brussels on July 31 Admiral Alexieff assured M N N Dea Giers that his brother Michael de Giers the Russian minister in Pekin is safe following a report from Taku. The note confirms continued protection of Russian diplomatic staff amid tensions in Asia.
Gen Chaffen cables War Department from Che Foo about ashore actions and unloading facilities. He notes Indiana will finish discharging and proceed to Nagasaki, two days to unload horses, Reillys battery, Daggett to be seen, and reports forward movement toward Pekin with limited details. He plans to cable further from Tien Tsin and Tone Ku as conditions become clear.
In the house of commons Mr Brodrick said the government has advices from Gen Gaselee showing an immediate Pekin advance is contemplated and that he hopes for cooperation from allied troops.
Rear-admiral Bruce transmits a July message from Minister MacDonald in Pekin detailing an armistice from July 16 after repeated attacks on the British legation. Casualties total 62 killed including Captains Strouts and Oliphant. Wounded include Capt. Halliday. Oliphant and Warren were student interpreters.
London dispatch reports American marines under Captain Meyers conducted a night sortie on July 3 at Tien-Tsin hitting Chinese forces hard. Meyers was slightly wounded. Dispatches infer the American legation remains standing.
In the case of Sam Sagalowsky Louis Sagalowsky and Sam Grossmen Judge Daly upheld a section requiring second hand dealers and pawnbrokers to report purchases. Police say a new ordinance is necessary as they cannot operate without such reporting.
On Monday evening former Director of Posts Rathbone was released on bail in Havana. Bonds totaling $25,000 were provided by Senor Lopes, a Spaniard, with other wealthy Spaniards ready to supply the funds.
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