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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1899
Page
1
Two men are killed and 20 wounded in a confrontation near Fredonia between white strikers and colored miners from Pana. Firing continues through the morning and the situation remains critical.
Thursday night’s council session centered on gas ordinance and a long running fight with the Frank Bird transfer company and independent hackmen. An anti Bird measure to bar hackmen near stations was sent to committee. An amendment to broaden the scope to dry union station was adopted, while a separate effort to strike earlier anti Bird measures failed on a tie. A deputy city attorney warned that some measures amount to class legislation. A Colter ordinance to alter fire limits also drew discussion about building restrictions near Union depot region.
Personal R M Smock of the G A R office sent to Indianapolis posts the Crown Hill cemetery resolution allowing veterans to be buried in section 9 with uniform interments in section 10 upon a $5 fee. The cemetery requires regiment company rank branch of service state date of death and discharge papers. The resolution, offered by John C New, was sent with a letter to President McKinley and notes a Terre Haute encampment critique of the pension commissioner’s methods.
Ex governor Robert E. Pattison, visiting Atlanta on business, says Filipinos must be suppressed promptly even with 100 000 or 200 000 troops. He argues the war should end without political by play and that Filipinos should govern themselves if capable, urging swift government action.
The Supreme and Appellate courts issue opinions in several cases, with the Marion Trust Company receiver case affirming tender adjustments and interest credits after insolvency. Other rulings cover statements about information sufficiency in a heist case and deputy surveyor pay for county drain realignments, noting judicial functions do not render the office unconstitutional.
Friday in circuit court Judge Allen heard the E Michigan street sewer dispute as residents outside the city challenge assessments on land about a mile beyond city limits. Attorneys Williams Wilson Kern argued the city charter permits condemnation but not outside assessments. the case was continued.
Chairman Gerlach of the National Racing Board says the new national circuit opening in Indianapolis will boost the sport nationwide. The schedule lists races in St. Louis and cities including Janesville Ottumwa Chicago Detroit Montreal Boston Providence Philadelphia Mineola and more with a ten mile paced event between Jimmy Davis and Ed Steinmetz featured locally. Other events include a mile race for colored riders a half mile handicap professional two mile and tandem handicap.
Earl Harris posed as a son and phoned Mrs. Joseph Schmidt claiming he would send a messenger for $10. A policeman trailed the messenger and arrested Harris before any money changed hands. No affidavit was found against him in police court.
Doctors Cline and Sanders of the Board of hadith narrowly escaped a runaway locomotive at Merrig and Chestnut streets crossing on Thursday. A flagman was present but the pair barely managed to turn their horse out of the engine's path as it surged past.
Dispatch from Tacoma reports insurrection in Corea by the English-learning party with thousands joining, emperor sending troops, and Japanese gunboats protecting interests. Separate notes mention a terrible launch disaster near Amor with 70 drowned, and anti Christian violence in China with murders and captives. Pirates target Ningpo vessels and seize two sailors.
Frank Wayman, former private secretary to Chas Hernly, was named Indiana agent for Burdette and Co, five year arithmetics supplier. Critics say the appointment shows politics in state education boards. supporters cite fiduciary ties and previous campaign finance impacts.
State superintendent of schools says the new transfer law sets maximum charges of 1.50 dollars per month for elementary and 3 dollars per month for high school pupils when students cross district lines. Districts may negotiate any price not exceeding these figures. if no agreement is reached, transfers become compulsory. Under prior law transfers could be refused.
In Wango Parkerburg West Virginia on June 20 George W. Ingo of Washington Pa and Felix Carr of St Albans W Va boxed 20 rounds in a brutal battle. During a close exchange Wango struck Carr on the neck and Carr collapsed dying at 1 am Friday at the Commercial hotel. Wango fled with friends.
Mrs. Katherine A Tingley of the Universal Brotherhood leads a Theosophy program at a Plymouth church. She argues man is divine and destiny self-made, cites reform, early training, and moral cultivation, while other speakers push honesty and brotherhood concepts.
Albany dispatch reports Gov. Roosevelt stating he will not run for president in 1900 and supports renomination of President McKinley. He cites rapid prosperity and the Philippine war as reasons to stand with McKinley and to crush the insurgency, then pursue peace terms.
In Detroit on June 30, workers in the turning and welt department of Pingree & Smith's shoe factory walked out, prompting a shutdown of the large factory. More than 600 employees face unemployment as unfinished work remains. The strike centers on wage violations and the hiring of boys over men, with demands to pay current scale of 315 a week. Union leaders vow to continue until the shop is unionized.
County board of review approved additional assessments for several building and loan associations. Noted items include the United States Savings Fund and Investment Company and Railroad Men's Building and Loan Association with various cash on hand and stock values. Other assessed entities are Indiana Savings and Investment Company and Government Building and Loan Association with respective valuations.
The jury in Justice Lockman s court awarded Charles A Foos and Grace Foos 15 damages after a dispute with Frank H Rupert furniture dealers. The Foos had paid about 59 on installments when Thurston an Rupert employee and two detectives removed furniture from the Foos homes without a writ of attachment claiming the balance. Rupert says he did not know what his staff planned.
Readable fragment lists new recruits including Oliver Cunningham from Knightsville Elmer W Garrett John C Wilson from Terre Haute Alfred Bruner and others with partial names and locations. The text appears to be a roster notice identifying individuals assigned to a unit or post in Indiana.
Pretoria June 30 President Kruger plans to submit a franchise bill on Monday. The measure includes important concessions to outlanders and aims at averting a wider conflict. Milner warns he will resign unless Britain acts quickly toward intervention in the Transvaal.
Sir Alfred Milner governor of the Cape Colony threatens to resign unless backed by a strong government policy on the Transvaal. Milner urges intervention, but Lord Salisbury and Mr. Balfour deem him too hasty. A high commissioner resignation now would be a calamity the government may try to avert with decisive action.
Three justices report quarter fees to Township Trustee Makepeace. Lockman 3161, Hay 194.94, Clark 159.25, Nickerson not yet complete but over 860. Smeck expects 950. They receive 9500 each as salary after reporting. Lockman also turned over 359.22 fines to county treasurer. Law limits township fees to 3 docket fees per case. rest goes to constables. None object to the law but say township should receive more funds.
John Sullivan an engineer on the WH & D line testified at the coroner's inquest about the collision that killed Hazel Schafer. He said signals were favorable and his headlight bright, he only noticed danger at the crossing near the survey, brake applied but oily track prevented rapid stop, speed under eight miles per hour.
June 30 Berlin reports the Kaiser summoned Prince Herbert Bismarck prompting talk of a new Prussian ministry to push through the North German canal measure. A noon Prussian diet sensation followed Dr Lucanus from the Kaiser’s staff seeking State Secretary Von Miquel as canal talks continued.
In New York City on Friday night street car employees formed a large organization led by John N. Parsons. They plan a secret meeting to decide grievances and a possible general strike if demands are refused. They demand hourly pay and adherence to the ten hour law, with the threat of the biggest railway strike in the city's history if unresolved.
Hinshaw and his lawyers discussed possible new evidence at the Benison on Thursday night. The defendant has written to friends indicating a preference to remain in prison unless cleared of the wife murder charges.
The Kissel Garden opens July 3 with daily matinee and evening performances by Lillian Waltona contralto Net tie Van Berg and Claude Ehrenfeld baritone among other attractions. Day watches jewelry diamonds and silverware offered at lowest prices.
A cablegram from Dean C. Worcester to The Times-Dispatch denies Brenner’s charge that four Filipino prisoners were shot by order of Capt. Bishop. It says two prisoners were possibly shot in battle for disobeying orders, while the rest of the report notes insurgent mistreatment and American relief actions in captured towns.
The Filipino junta says American forces suffered heavy losses north and south of Manila. At Matlahay near Paranaaue a detachment was ambushed with casualties and prisoners. At Caloocan an American detachment also involved.
The virulent case from the steamship Krim arriving from Cuba centers on John Johnson. He is moved to Swinturne island while the crew is sent to Huffman Iskind. Authorities say all precautions are in place to prevent further spread.
The Epworth league convention souvenir programs are nearly ready but delayed due to errors in song selections. Masses Haven and Schell headed the general committee with seven songs per special singer Black Hemonill and Excel. Some chosen songs required permission due to copyright. Rev. George W Isham reports strong western interest and Beatrice Nebraska conference support. Rev Lasby returns from Chicago noting strong attendance expectations.
The piece notes off season dull business in agriculture with berry flavors lingering and fruit prices. Early apples runy to $1.56 a bushel, gooseberries remain firm, new potatoes abundant but risk drying, tomatoes arriving with worm risks, blackberries variable, and watermelons set for a large crop with farmers watching the patch for ripening.
On carnival night crowds attacked women on streets while maskers tossed water, dirt, flour and paint from rooftops. Costly gowns ruined and hats smashed as Mayor Rose ordered an end to the disorder and police made arrests.
Washington reports that the administration aims to retain the Philippines by sending bright young temporary staff to the islands in the fall. Many are enrolled in rapid Spanish courses to communicate upon arrival, with the postal service expected to gain the most value. Officials note outsiders get the chance, while regular department employees show reluctance.
Members of the Twenty fourth and Twenty fifth colored infantry caused an incipient riot in Winnemucca. They raided a saloon, shot the barkeeper Chris Dye, and stole liquor. Sheriff and district attorney halted the train to Manila until a thorough search could be done. Major Noble authorized a search but no identifications were made. The train was allowed to depart after a delay to prevent scuttling the voyage.
Rennes reports semi official word that Dreyfus will arrive Friday night and be watched closely in a guarded cell. Mme Dreyfus remains at the house of Mme Godard with bouquets sent and a restrained public mood.
The barge Maregwaret Olwhl sank off Cleveland after leaving Kelley’s Island. Among the dead were Capt. John Brown his wife and their 9-year-old son, Mrs. Cora Hitchcock and others. Survivors include John Smith Alexander McLea Luke Cynski and Duncan Coyle who described a gale that hurled the vessel to the bottom and required the Cascade tug and Sacramento to aid in rescues.
The departure of state troops and mine closures ends the Pana strike era. Wisely, mining companies had ferried 230 Black workers to Bevier Missouri and other western points after the night violence at the Pana coal works. Seventy five went to Carterville Indiana and 50 toward Evansville Indiana to replace striking miners.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the six hours ending 8 p m July 1. Fair tonight and Friday, warmer Friday night, fair Saturday. Temperature 7 am 64, noon 78, 2 pm 80.
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