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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
1
The Indianapolis Sun reports peace has been declared in South Africa after nearly three years of war. An official surrender was cabled to King Edward by Lord Kitchener. The British cabinet met in London to finalize the peace announcement.
The article lists war duration two years and 32 days with estimates of Boer and British forces. It tallies British troops in field 280,000, officers killed 1,064, total deaths 22,208, invalided 70,951, and total 73,981. Boers and foreign recruits about 70,000, prisoners later 8,000, and cost to Britain around 1.25 billion dollars.
London reports Lord Kitchener, Milner and Boer leaders sign surrender terms. Kruger reacts with disbelief, crowds rejoice, stock market climbs as Britain hails peace before the coronation. Parliament confirms terms including Boer armistice, release of prisoners, and self government for Transvaal. Pope comments on global peace.
King Edward held a levee at St James Palace at noon as his carriage left Buckingham Palace. The brief item notes the royal attendance and the date in June, indicating a routine ceremonial event in London.
Paris June 2 Dr Leyds the Boer European agent is in Paris. Upon learning of the Boer surrender he gazed with doubt before accepting the news as possibly true.
London marks a peace celebration with revelers in East-end and West-end bars. Inebriated men and women, some with babies, fill fix p. m. crowds as sidewalks become impassable. Cheers continue into the early hours amid rowdy revelry across the city.
The Manual Training School clinched the Sun Cup by scoring the most points at the state interscholastic meet at Newby Oval on Saturday. Final tallies put M.T.H. at 67, 8.H.S. at 37, Marion 22, Covington 8, with Shortridge sprinters proving fastest and sparking the championship effort.
Shelbyville interurban line and Big Four railroad clash over crossing safety. State Auditor Hart mediates to pick an interlocking device. He favors a system that locks the operator in the switch shanty until the crossing is safely set.
A coroner's jury in Stapleton exonerates W C Baker and C E Denser from all blame in an accident described as unavoidable, following Monday afternoon proceedings.
Rev. H Green wood pastor of St Peters Baptist Church organized a movement to send Negroes to Africa. His sermon on the subject Sunday stirred excitement among Rome Georgia’s colored community as he called for white assistance.
Senator Mason of Illinois delivers a surprise speech opposing the Philippine civil government bill and endorsing the Democratic stance. He criticizes war costs and human lives sacrificed, and lauds the army while noting key amendments and White House discussions on Cuban tariff and land policy.
James A. Murray a thirty second degree mason formerly of Indianapolis was found dead in his San Francisco hotel room on Sunday It is believed he died by his own hand Murray left Indianapolis years ago His half brother Donald B Setcone lives here and questions the verdict The remains may be brought here for burial
Attorney Henry Spaan recalls winning a case by appealing to a juror described as a negro and an old soldier client. He recounts stepping in front of the juror and asking if the man who fought to free the race would be judged fairly. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus shares a tale of a temperance and ex-saloon keeper juror and a strategic closing.
The Indianapolis and Plainfield electric railway began laying track on Oliver Avenue early Monday. The LieBer line roadbed is nearly completed toward Plainfield and ties are laid most of the way. Poles are set for much of the route and work progresses rapidly. No city contract has been signed yet.
Politicians drift into town for the opening of the convention at Tomlinson hall at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The Grand hotel serves as headquarters while Republicans spared expense after Denison. 1,547 delegates attend. 774 needed for choice. James W. Fortune handles delegate seating.
Little action at the Grand hotel Monday as headquarters openings loom Tuesday. Clinton county supporters back Capt. D. F. Allen of Frankfort for secretary of state and plan to meet delegates there. Secretary Reilly oversees visitors, aided by Hosea Hawkins. Edith Lingle heads the ladies’ section with five to six assistants, while chairmanship remains unsettled with Kern of Indianapolis or Shively of South Bend likely to lead after the rules committee meets Tuesday night.
The commencement exercises of the deaf and dumb institute will be held Wednesday at 10 a m. Program includes addresses by Rev Joshua Stansfield essays by John Adams Butler concert recitation by Charles Mack John Herman Steele Joseph Leonard McCullough Kipling works by Rudyard Kipling recitations by Minnie Belle Gatton Frederick Wilfred Shelton Leon Jay Bonham Edna True Proctor and others with presentation of diplomas and an address by Scot Butler followed by benediction.
The grand jury in Chicago opened, with Abromet case 10 BE slated for Monday afternoon. The Hermans charged with blackmail against Dr. Stembel were to be concluded this week. Wm. L. Johnson replaced by sickness and David Powell as substitute. Twenty thousand Chicago butchers may strike Tuesday if teamsters fail to meet.
Chicago health officials fear a locust invasion as seventeen year locusts emerge. Health commissioner Reynolds has two specimens from West Baden and will study them with the city bacteriologist. Experiments aim to find biological controls and whether locusts could be edible for potential combat against the meat trust.
A 10000 word document filed with the U S clerk by Chambers Pickens and Moores defends Indiana bucket shop operators. It counters the Chicago Board of Trade suit against Philip E Mutchner and others claiming 30 years of practice, argues public interest in margins and futures, and denies secret quotations while detailing the case.
The city controller will urge the council to approve $1000 for the Flower Mission hospital project after verifying the Board of Health will take over the hospital post completion. The Indianapolis Lebanon and Frankfort electric railroad franchise also heads to council, with a likely $13,500 vote to buy a new pesthouse.
Willis Perry, a colored man declared insane, threatened self harm on Saturday night. His wife alerted police and he fled. authorities feared a canal tragedy. He later wandered Northwestern Avenue outside the city units and was taken to the police station. Perry had opened a barber shop in the Commercial club building, a venture that proved losing, and has since brooded over his affairs.
In a Sunday night brawl at Porter Fritz saloon on W Christ Street Mary Tats white wife of Bert Tate colored struck Charlez Stubbs colored as he tried to mediate. Stubbs badly wounded with profuse bleeding but later reported rapidly recovering at City hospital. Police court case continued to June 6.
The 101st anniversary of Brigham Young’s birth was celebrated in Salt Lake City with daybreak artillery salutes. Mormon businesses closed and descendants and followers gathered at Salt Air beach for a reunion event.
In Norfolk Virginia on June 2 a head on crash between Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Railway trains near Portsmouth Sunday destroyed the Coast Line engine driven by F. W. Smith and left 15 freight cars wrecked.
The McDonald Stockdell company of New Albany reports a contract valued at 410 900 for a city link project. Calumet construction of East Chicago is listed with a 25 000 amount connected to Uniondale rural telephone works.
In WilkesBarre Pennsylvania on June 2 1920 union leaders announced a victory as reports showed a majority of firemen engineers and pumpmen joining the strike. Across anthracite fields engineers and pumpmen were reportedly strking, with operators keeping pumps running to prevent floods. Pinkerton detectives monitored colleries as strikers assigned to prevent workers returning. In Hazleton 25 new union men who arrived from Philadelphia were sent to Beaver Meadow and No 40 Lehigh collieries amid local jeers and a strike by waitresses.
In New York on June 2, union firemen and engineers protest the use of soft coal. Many say they will refuse to handle soft coal during the ongoing anthracite strike. Delegate Holland of the eccentric firemen's union comments on the dispute.
In Scranton on June 2, pump men, engineers and firemen from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western, Delaware and Hudson and the Erie railroads returned to work despite John Mitchell’s strike call. No disturbances yet, but valley residents fear a broader outbreak may follow.
Ninety five percent of the pumpmen firemen and engineers quit work in Shamokin Pennsylvania on Monday. Ev erything remains quiet as the stoppage continues with no major disturbances reported.
Nonunion pumpmen operate at nearly all collieries in the Pittston area and will be fed and housed on site.
In Tamaqua Pennsylvania on June 2 authorities fear a prolonged strike could trigger a mass march from McAdoo similar to the 1900 action that ended in bloodshed.
Three trainloads of deputies arrive in Mahonoy City as pumps operate at Tunnel Ridge and St Nicholas under armed supervision amid boss control reports.
Governor Durbin and health board discuss smallpox control in Ohio River counties. Dr. Hurty and Dr. Ferguson depart to inspect river counties and interior areas. A proclamation may enforce contagious disease laws. Louisville Evening Post questions Indiana quarantine efficacy and urges mutual restraint between states.
Desk sergeant at police headquarters helped Mrs Wells decide how to manage her ten year old daughter who refused to go to school. The sergeant suggested paddling the child and sending her to school, then offering to escort her if needed to ensure compliance. He questioned why the police would be asked to intervene and remarked on the odd request. The incident was described to a newspaper man.
The State printing board plans to edit Blatchley’s geologist report. Blatchley states the report was altered a year ago and says he will not publish a board edited version. He notes he has been delayed six months and will not let the board release it in its current form.
Gov Durbin approved a Kentucky request Monday for Harry Kels a colored man at Wickliffe under arrest at Brasil Ex Sheriff Watwood Ky claims Kelley runs wholesale burglary along the Ghio river A requisition was granted for Menlikoski alias William Miller wanted in Niles Mich on charge of stealing a horse and buggy
In St Louis on June 2 a young woman named Lillie Joerdemann reportedly swallowed carbolic acid after persistent teasing by boarders at her mother’s boarding house over the attentions of a young man. Police and medical staff were alerted as the incident prompted an investigation into the circumstances and the social dynamics at the residence.
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