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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1900

Page

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Peace terms to be laid before the House in Britain

In the Commons Mr Balfour said peace terms of the British government will shortly be laid before the house. Gen Roberts reports at Aasvogel Kop near Bloemfontein that British forces were unopposed on the march, with 172 Boer dead and 600 wounded. He predicts easy entry into the Free State capital within three days.

London Alalum House of Commons Balfour Kruger Roberts Aasvogel Kop Dreifertein Bloemfontein Dreifenstein Osfontein Orange River Pretoria Dreifon Tein Dreifontein Stoberts Free State Kelly-Kenny Lord Roberts Eustace Lomax McKartie Kitchener sRoberts Ranning Steyn Col. Methuen Pomeroy Simonstown

Fabius M Finch Dies. Indiana Legal Pioneer

Fabius M Finch longtime Indiana lawyer and former judge died at his home in Indianapolis at 10 30 am Monday. He and his son formed Finch and Finch the oldest continuous practice in the state. Born in New York and raised in Ohio and Indiana he witnessed much of the state or national history from frontier days to Civil War presidents.

Judea Fabius M. Finch Park Ave Finch & Finch Finch John A Indiana Minneapolis Bigger Marion Johnston Hendricks New York State Ohio Connersville Anderson Muncie Noblesville Franklin Johnson County Nancy Allen Brown County Alice Finch Shakspere University of the Frontier

Clay City's Epidemic Nears End

The small-pox outbreak in Clay City is nearly over with only three cases outside town. Quarantine is relaxed allowing people to travel without permits. Mail disinfection continues while Dr Williams of Patricksburg remains in quarantine after contracting the illness.

Clay City Wiliams Patricksburg Owen County

Loving Cup for Cronje Fund Underway in Moscow

A popular fund is being collected in Moscow on March 12 to honor the captured Boer general Cronje with a gold loving cup as a public tribute.

Cronje Moscow

Another Battle Near Bethulie Bridge In Orange River Clash

Gen Roberts reports Gatacre within a mile of the Bethulie railway bridge on the Orange river as the bridge lies partially destroyed and the Boers hold the opposite bank. Gatacre advanced from Colesberg with likely little opposition while Clements moves toward Norvais pont, bringing British forces near the Free State.

London Roberts Aasvoge Gatacre Bethulie Orange River Colesberg Gen Clements Norvais Pont Bethulie Bridge Free State

Merchants Excursions Talk Prompts Club Smokers

Gerrit Fort secretary of the Central passenger association will speak at a Commercial club smoker Monday night on Merchants excursions. The visit supports a Hub led movement to promote such trips, responding to effects on Indianapolis jobbers as excursions reach major cities. Members of the city and other clubs are invited to attend.

Gerrit Fort Central Passenger Association Indianapolis

Star Store Burns in $120,000 Blaze at Washington Street

Firemen battled Sunday night blaze at the Star Store, 360 to 370 W Washington, with a watchman overcome by smoke. Losses top $120,000 on stock and building, though firm claims stock value exceeds $175,000 and only smoke caused most damage. Building owner insured for $20,000. Origin of fire unknown as young employees watched from door.

Star Store Washington St G. A. Efroymson

Fire Rips Through Wholesale Store Damage Mounts

A blaze caused extensive damage to a multi floor wholesale store owned by Gustave Efroymson and Louis Wolf. The basement and first floor suffered major fire and water damage, with stock spoiled by smoke and water. Firemen faced blocked entrances and a collapsing balcony before bringing the fire under control. The incident also notes earlier fires and injuries, including a guard falling through a floor hole but unharmed.

W. F. Steut Joe Patterson Monninger Gustave A. Efroymson Louis Wolf Herman Mitschrich Woodlawn-ave Dome Hattie Johnson Senate-ave Alice Bradshaw N. Ilinois Sr Pearl Harry Roth Star Store

On the Verge of Civil War in Kentucky

Democratic and Republican factions in Kentucky face a tense standoff as Governor Taylor blocks a $100,000 state guard appropriation. Some lawmakers fear an evacuation or assault as 200 state soldiers and dozens of militia members surround Frankfort. Beckham backers form a guard at the Capitol hotel amid rumors of arrest attempts. Bloodshed looms with only two days left in the legislative session.

Kentucky Gov. Taylor Capital Hotel Frankfort Gov. Beckham Capital Beckham

Fourteen Lives Lost In Newark Tenement Fire

A four story Newark tenement on Morris Avenue and Fourteenth Street housed Italians when a fire broke out at 5 10 am Monday. Thirteen died in the flames and another died of injuries from a jump. Several suspects arrested for possible incendiary origin as rescuers pulled bodies and survivors from the ruins.

Antonio Carmillano Rostine Ocelnio Tasino Angela Gaetana Tasmino Minciato Tarto Theresa Tasmino Vito Credanzo

Escape of Powers from Kentucky Governor's Mansion

Secretary of State Powers and Capitol police Captain Davis fled the governor's mansion with 25 soldiers guarding them. They shaved, wore soldiers' uniforms, and boarded a train toward Lexington. In Lexington, police arrested them after a tense clash as Lieut. Peake fought to intervene. Both carried pardons signed by Gov. Taylor.

Frankfort Powers Davis Capitol Lexington Peake Gov. Taylor

Clash Likely As Kentucky State Militia Split Emerges

In Lexington on March 12 Democratic Adjutant General Castleman visited the armory at 6 30 am now controlled by Capt Longmire and revolting militiamen Castleman refused to reveal plans Gov Taylors public statement alarms conservatives who fear a fight between Democratic and Republican state forces and warn against compromise If trouble comes the consequences could be severe

Lexington Castleman Longmire

Taylor May Go to London as Powers and Davis Arrested

LONDON Ky March 12 The personal body guard of Casey Powers and John Davis, 25 soldiers, were left here without orders for transport after Powers and Davis were arrested in Lexington Saturday night. It is believed Taylor will arrive here once the legislature adjourns Tuesday as mail has been arriving since Saturday. The region is highly charged with excitement and a Democrat offered Gen Castleman 100 picked men on 24 hours' notice.

Taylor London Casey Powers John Davis Powers Davis Lexington Dad Powers Castleman

Secretaries of State Powers and Davis Taken to Louisville

Taken from Lexington jail to Louisville at 2 a m Monday to prevent possible rescue. The secretary of state and a policeman were arrested Saturday night as accessories to the Goebel murder. The Sun promises a new story in the next issue.

Louisville Lexington John Davis Wm. Goebel

Weather Outlook for Indianapolis and Vicinity

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 24 hours ending at 8 p.m. March 13 calls for warmer, cloudy conditions with showers tonight and cloudy skies on Tuesday. Early temperature readings include 23 at dawn, 26 at noon, and 28 expected by midafternoon.

Indianapolis

The Sun to Publish New Story Beginning Monday

The Rev Chas Sheldon has written a human interest tale set to appear in The Sun starting next Monday. Feed your Horse Janes Dustless Oats advertised with Grand Hotel Cafe meals at a listed centa rate.

Chas. Sheldon the Sun Grand Hotel

A Distracted Juror Delays Clay Dental Case Verdict

The jury in Grant H. Clay's case, charged with practicing dentistry without a license, failed to agree after 29 ballots totaling 27% hours. A juror near a family emergency in Muncie distracted the vote, with initial tallies 5 to 7, then 6 to 6, then 7 to 5 before resuming.

Grant H. Clay Alford George Sturadling Hi Father Muncie Clay

Lost fox terrier dog appeals to Sun liners

A reader reports a missing pet fox terrier and turns to the Sun's popular liners as the quickest way to locate the wandering dog. Page 7 lists the facts and hundreds of other want liners, with a reminder that the Sun's liners pay.

SUN

Call to Arms Mobilizes Russian Army and Navy Reserves

London reports a general order from the czar for immediate mobilization of the Russian army and navy reserves. Observers expect shifts in the Indian frontier and northern Asia Minor effects.

London Czar Indian Asia Minor

Veteran lottery agent arrested for counterfeiting in saloon

John Woodward, a veteran lottery agent, was arrested Saturday night in Wea Stout's saloon on charges of passing a counterfeit half dollar. He says the coin was passed on him at another saloon and he is now under federal indictment for lottery operations.

John Woodward Wea Stout Woodward

Clung To His Mother By Reform School Order

Jesse Hitchcock thirteen was sent to the reform school by Judge Alford on Monday after clinging to his mother and resisting separation. The report notes the boy’s stubbornness as officials prepared to take him away. Seaton's Hat Store is mentioned in a nearby ad snippet within the same column.

Jesse Hitchcock Reform School Alford

Remarkable operation at City Hospital on yeast plant

Dr A W Brayton assisted by Dr Harry Langdon performed a rare surgical removal of a yeast plant from the right middle finger of Samuel Plummer 56 after he sought help at Bobbs free dispensary. Tissue was sent to Prof Katherine Golden at Purdue for confirmation and photographed for medical works. The case joins seven prior reports by physicians in Johns Hopkins Central Indiana insane hospital Chicago Bush medical college and Germany.

A. W. Brayton Harry Langdon City Hospital Samuel Plummer Brayton Plummer Katherine Golden Purdue University W. T. S. Dodds F. B. Wynn Dodds Plimmer Gilchrist Johns Hopkins Hesster Central Indiana Osepital Hyde Presbyterian Hospital At Chicago Lud Wig Hektoen Bush Medical College Busse Germany

Two Highwaymen Shoot Stout on Osage Street

John B. Stout a 59 year old harness maker was held up and shot in front of 21g Osage street. He died at 11 Sunday after being taken to a physician and City hospital. Witnesses describe two white men in black with mustaches and black hats. detectives have no solid lead as descriptions vary.

John B. Stout New York St W. Compton W. & Given Stout Holliday Carrie Stout Remson Hiram Madison Dianapolis Tenbrook Osage St W. M. Reser N. Senate Ave

Bunco Suit Over Damages In Circuit Court

Charles M Powell and partners sue Wm L Higgins Horace H Kinney and Charles A Hannable for 15000 damages alleging a stock swindle in the Metallic Manufacturing Co a bike chain plant at Nineteenth and New Jersey streets The four brothers allege Higgins and Kinney caused Hannable to be placed in stock ownership to be sold and later they learned the plant was insolvent and incumbered and the factory has not operated since two months after purchase stock face value 9600 dollars.

Charles M Herbart EB Clifford L Percy B. Powell Nearet Wm. L. Higgins Horace H. Kinney Charles A. Hannable Powell Brothers Higgins and Kinney Nineteenth and New Jersey-sts Hannable Kinney

Laura Lennon Guilty Plea In Stolen Goods Case

Laura Lennon pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods on Monday and was sentenced to three months in the workhouse. The record notes she was among several defendants connected to the case involving express companies.

Laura Lennon Wang Make ‘Hing Wegens Expresa. Companies

That His Head Has Swelled TM Last Season

The painters began work on a ball park on Monday with seats being installed. President Watkins has received no notification about the league meeting day or place. Ban Johnson indicated meetings may be postponed to Monday, while George Hogrtever and Ap officials expect Attendance.

Watkins George Hogrtever Handa Hiy Head

Suit over Mary McDonald hat and desertion claim

The case concerns Mary McDonald suing John F. Scanlan and Jax for 10600 dollars alleging affection and desertion by her husband and seeking relief related to their children. The filing references bishops and Methodist ministers in connection with arrangements.

Mary McDonald John F. Scanlan and Jax

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