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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1900
Page
1
Berlin dispatch states Russia will publish an official note within a day or two in response to Kruger's appeal for intervention. The note will be directed against England with a serious tone and issued with the knowledge of France and Germany.
Reporting from Bloemfontein on March 20, Boers destroyed a railway bridge and entrenched along the Modder river about 14 miles north of the city. Gem Joubert is said to be in command of the forces.
London dispatch reports the War Office denying Mafeking relief and saying no imminent breakthrough. Col Plumer’s force nears Mafeking but not yet strong enough to lift the siege as Buller’s army grows to about forty thousand. Natal Boers numbered sixteen thousand. Roberts awaits Buller to open Natal before Transvaal invasion. Wolseley predicts Pretoria fall by May 15.
Gen. Kitchen entered Prieska in the dispeleted district of the middle west Cape Colony on Tuesday. He was not a p ad. The loyalists gave him an enthusiastic reception and hundreds of rebels surrendered their arms.
The Paris Herald prints an interview with President Kruger conducted last month in Pretoria. He welcomed the interviewer on the piazza of his house and wore a rusty colored coat with the front of it...
Fire HQ operator Frank Sloan explained that by the first alarm number, firefighters can locate the blaze area. Numbers 100s and teens point northeast, 20s and 200s north, 30s and 300s northwest, 40s and 400s west, 50s and 500s southwest, 60s and 600s south, 80s and 800s east, with downtown as a special case. Exceptions are rare and quickly learned.
Chas Krause visited the county clerk seeking where to file a $280 claim against Premier steel company. He reported prior directions to the circuit court clerk and mentioned paying $14.56 in a liquor case to George Bu’l. He was told to file with John McGettigan.
A list shows druggists who paid up after appearing for selling intoxicating liquor without licenses. Names include James R. Lambert of 206 BE Washington Street, William Hornbrook at East and Washington corners, and Chas H. Broich of 1138 S Meridian Street.
Kruger declares that England forced the republics into war and vows total resistance. He says Boer fighting strength is 40,000 and that 200 blood relations fight, preferring all perish to yield to British aggression. He asserts liberty or death and appeals to Americans to support the Boer cause.
In Ladysmith on Monday a Victoria Cross was affixed on Captain Reid and Sergeant Nurse in front of a large crowd. The first train from Durban arrived there on Monday.
Gen Sir Geo Stewart White, who commanded besieged forces at Ladysmith, arrived in Cape Town in poor health and is unable to receive a public reception. The news notes his illness and presence in the city on March 20.
Bloemfontein reports President Steyn dispatching special envoys to Free State towns to reform scattered commandos and concentrate them at Kroonstad.
London dispatch says Dr. Leyds the Transvaal representative has been invited to speak at an pro Boer meeting in England. The Globe cor respondent reports the invitation follows urging from Boer supporters and attention to the South African question.
Omaha dispatch says after the Africa war ends Burlington road will send emigrant agents to the Transvaal to recruit Boers for U S settlement. Railroad managers argue Boer settlers could boost western agriculture and stock raising. an emigrant agent will depart for the region soon.
London reports that the government plans to offer British soldiers in South Africa who are not regulars inducements to settle after the war. Each man agreeing to stay ten years would receive 240 acres of land. Those not wishing to farm may be placed in the British South Africa Company field force.
Chairman Joseph T. Fanning drives expansion by moving the street department, converting a private office into Clerk Spencer’s space, and building a public session platform. Petitioners and remonstrators will be fenced off from the board by a railing as work continues in the courthouse basement.
Emil Shubert, accused of loitering, will be tried. Merchant policeman Borgmann observed him on a corner and ordered him to move. Shubert refused, a rough fight followed, both men bruised, and Shubert allegedly grabbed the officer's hat and fled.
Local jeweler J. P. Mullally advertises friendship bracelets at four cents each or seven for 25 cents and diamond rings priced from 25 to 50 dollars. A satisfaction guarantee accompanies every sale from 28 Monument Place.
Strawmyer and Nilius at 37 Monument Place offer lap robes and blankets at cost through Charles T. Whitsett Undertaker at 531 N Meridianet phone 54. Time period unknown.
Thos. Bedford of Brightwood, 47, told police court he was insane at times due to epileptic spells and claimed he served under Gen. Nelson Miles in the 1878 western Indian war. Bedford and his wife, with three children, had a tumultuous nine year marriage ending in a magistrate’s recommendation to seek reconciliation.
Attorney Charles E. Barrett returns from Washington after another attempt to recover Harry Keyes, Indianapolis victim of the Maine disaster. He plans a personal appeal to Secretary Long with Senator Fairbanks. believes cemetery officials want to keep the complete Keyes grave number 15021 in Arlington’s Maine section.
Crowds of women gathered in a New York store Tuesday to view the new spring hats. Sales were brisk as dainty pastel creations drew buyers, with lime pastels and pinks especially popular. A notable child’s hat featured a pink chiffon rosette and rosebud wreaths.
Tarquinia L. Voss sues Peter Spitzfadden of 44 South St for $1000 damages claiming coal smoke from Spitzfadden’s stable and barking dogs at night create a nuisance and seek abatement.
The body of James Cresap of Marton Ohio arrived in New Orleans from British Honduras where he was killed in an accident while serving as superintendent for a steam dredge company. He reportedly died after a dredge failure.
Dr T A Wagner who advised during the 1899 smallpox scare says he was not paid for three months of service. The city board cut his $1,000 bill to $500, which he refused. He criticizes city finances and politics while fellow practitioners defend his substantial value and note the strain on his practice.
John Duffy 17 Pat Moran 17 and John Finley 18 were arrested Tuesday by Detectives Asch and Dugan on charges of grand larceny and burglary. The youths, previously linked to the now-broken bungaboo gang, admit taking liquor clothing shoes and furnishings from multiple stores on West Washington Street and elsewhere totaling about 100 dollars. Martin Long indicted for larceny is said to have accompanied them in robberies.
The grand jury continues sessions with few witnesses. those who testify are kept long as investigators probe deeply. Prosecutor Pugh denies plans to inspect the empire show but says he will pursue tips if someone comes forward.
CITy LIFE reports Theodore Beard sues his wife Lillie for divorce citing immorality and abandonment. Bettie sues Martin Lyons for divorce alleging an attempted assault in a store. Betty and Martin married in 1873 and have six children, three minors.
Mrs Lueila Duell aged 23 of 333 W Market street died Monday after a week long pneumonia. She refused medicine, resisted needing a physician, and urged death. Her mother Francis Thompson is near death and the coroner scolded the family for delaying care. The ill house and frugal means are noted. husband reportedly in Terre Haute.
Col W T Durbin attended a funeral in Anderson with no comment on a fight between C F Heritage and Patrick T O'Brien. At a Republican convention in Muncie Heritage proposed O'Brien be expelled. O'Brien was knocked down by Melson who used brass knuckles, leaving serious injuries. Heritage denies instigation. friends doubt impact on Durbin's campaign.
John C. Austin a railroader formerly with the Big Four waived examination in police court and was sent to the grand jury charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. He is accused of shooting Mrs. Matilda Moore at East and New York streets on March 6. Mrs. Moore was shot through the nose and was in a precarious condition for several days. Her daughter testified as prosecuting witness and Austin was incarcerated after her statement to police.
The SUNS Miner column on page 7 highlights good Indiana farms offered for sale. Read about them in THE SUNS liners and note they are profitable listings.
Street cleaners struggle with rapidly changing weather as thawing days followed by blizzards freeze piles of dirt. Inspector Joseph Bauer cites building activity and frequent complaints on the North side while the South side prefers twice weekly sweeping.
Frank Davidson appointed guardian of 75 year old Truman Spafford after Mrs. Lou Day petitioned alleging addiction to liquor and morphine. Spafford, living with daughter at 645 N. Priest, is a Union veteran with monthly pension. He was taken to City hospital and will be moved to Central Insane Hospital. he requested monthly pension allocations for himself, his daughter, and a grandchild.
An intervening petition in the old receivership of Chas. W. De Pauw vs Premier Steel alleges the mortgage securing bonds to Henry E. Southwell was fraudulent. Petitioners include Pollak Iron, Schofield Schurman Teagle, F. B. Holmes, A. Burdsal, Anna Bornstein, Stow Fuller, A. Kiefer Drug, Standard Wheel, and Pioneer Brass. Claims total 8496.06.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending at 3 pm March 21. Colder but fair weather with Tuesday night and Wednesday mostly fair. Temperatures: 7 pm around 25 degrees, noon about 27, 2 pm around 27.
The legal agreement between the American League and Chicago club president Hart remains unfinished with signatures expected by Tuesday. It reportedly involves purchasing the Cleveland park for 10000 dollars and Hart dropping opposition to a competing team in Chicago.
FP P Owings, builder of Ohio first skyscraper, is freed from debt after bankruptcy law clearance. Owing $5,564,917, he is reported debt free. Other notes include H E Taubeneck Seattle former People’s National Party chair and B M Ghanley New York street railway figure, plus political and social tidbits.
March 20 report shows War Department says details on British northern fortifications are private and confidential. Senator Sulzer and Democrats clash over releasing the information amid concerns it could threaten the republic and anger Downing Street. House votes to table Sulzer’s resolution.
The remarked lines accuse Pettigrew of withholding Lincoln’s words as the Republicans had diverged from his policies. Hale questions whose wisdom guides the discourse while Pettigrew delays. Sewell cites the manuscript’s bulk and uncertain contents. Lincoln and Jefferson are cited alongside Washington in the dialogue.
The Four Courts report a busy start to March with 8 marriage licenses issued and 38 divorce complaints filed. Superior Court room 2 shows the most divorces granted, with Judge Leathers untying 13 unhappy couples. Judges McMaster Allen and Phipps also note a rush calendar of divorces to be resolved this month.
A Tuesday explosion at Chanler's crate factory in Raleigh killed John Monroe and injured workers Taylor and Angus Kelly. Fire officials reported a blast that blew debris across the Pines area, with investigators examining the scene for cause and sending conditions to stabilize the plant.
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