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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1900
Page
1
Gen Roberts reports 11 000 troops engaged as Tucker's division drives Boers from kopjes south of Brandfort in a three hour battle. Two British officers and ten privates killed, 159 wounded, three missing. enemy retreats toward Brandfort with casualties higher than first tallied.
At Karu siding station near Bloemfontein on March 20 the British fought three hours before French on the right and Legallais on the left turned the Boers flanks and sent an orderly retreat to Brandfort. About 8,000 cavalry and 8,090 infantry engaged alongside Australian mounted troops. Rudyard Kipling accompanied Col. Legallais.
London dispatch reports Gen. Roberts says Mafeking garrison near survival improves with health high and food supplies steady. Local gun and searchlight system functioning. paper currency issued with Baden-Powell adding one pound notes.
The Journal de St. Petersbourg states no Russian intervention will occur in South Africa, urging President Kruger to understand Russia will remain neutral and has no interest in the region.
Lorenzo Marquez reports that General Louis Botha is appointed to replace General Soubert as commander in chief of the Transvaal forces in Pretoria.
Refugees arriving in Meseru Basutoland report President Steyn orders death for English and Boer residents of the Free State who refuse to fight on the republican side.
Saloon-keepers including Archibald Greathouse and Conrad Hess posted bonds Saturday for alleged liquor law violations. Others named on Massachusetts and Indiana avenues include William Ryan August Merrit Charles Toesner Jacob Brown Exall Pfantel Shaffer and Mass combines with addresses in Tacob Delaware Wabash and Washington streets.
Washington reports the Berne arbitrators awarded only 3.0628 million in the Delagoa Bay railroad dispute, a sum seen as insufficient and influenced by Portugal’s ability to pay. Officials consider possible irregularities but say no action can be taken now, despite the perceived hardship on Americans and English harmed by the decision.
Old street car man Thomas F. Redmond claims the Marion club backs a street car union to pressure Mayor Taggart and hurt the Democratic ticket if a strike occurs. Marion club president C. C. Perry denies backing the union. A conductor argues no union is needed, noting good pay and easy entry for new workers. The Central Labor Union accuses McGowan of delaying talks and plans to hold Wasson responsible, while Blue doubts McGowan’s Chicago presence and says spotters monitor meetings on cars.
Clerks in the city controller office issue vehicle licenses amid a drive to arrest delinquents next week. The office trails last year’s receipts by 34,000. Saturday 214 bicycle licenses were sold, 6.7 percent of the yearly total by noon, while 1,970 one horse wagon, 1,528 one horse buggy, 738 two horse wagon and 98 miscellaneous licenses have been issued. April 4 1899 marked a $2,700 day. Mr Sullivan predicts arrests will spur business growth.
The executive council of the International Typographical Union remains secretive about its discussions. Officials indicate the meeting aims to craft a pay scale acceptable to strikers in New York City Kansas City and Pittsburg though uniform terms across cities may be impractical.
A protest to Governor Mount seeks to block a pardon for John H. Brown, convicted in Washington for whitecapping. Brown and accomplices allegedly whipped William Coffey and his wife seven years ago. The jury verdict was read Saturday. Brown fled, later reported in New York, while friends press for clemency.
Mrs. Sarah Brown widow of Dr. R. T. Brown died Friday at her son John R. Tomlinson’s home in Irvington. She leaves three children I. T. Tomlinson Brazil Indiana J. Tomlinson Elkhart Indiana and John R. Tomlinson. Mrs. Sirena Bowlby aged 84 died Friday at her son John H. Bowlby’s home 534 East McCarty Street. burial planned at her former Harrison home. She leaves several children.
Local hat shop advertises men and boys headwear at three dollar price points. Meridian Street location at 531 North Dutereskons area offers best value hats from the At. Seaton Hat Store.
Washington dispatch outlines upcoming legislative actions for Insular Possessions. Hawaii government bill to be voted Thursday. Puerto Rican tariff bill expected in the House and Senate action slated Tuesday. Quay and Clark cases await hearing, with possible delays and Hay-Pauncefote treaty discussion looming.
In a March letter from St Paul, Speaker Henderson argues the Puerto Rico bill is misrepresented and urges careful consideration of how to fund and govern the island without imposing direct taxes on the United States. He says tariff revenue will aid Puerto Rico, not the U.S. treasury, and cites foreign policy aims and opposition from vested interests tied to Philippine trade.
Albert Rabb trustee filed the final report in probate court detailing receipts since the November 11, 1896 assignment totaling 51 842 26 with expenses 46 328 51 leaving 6 513 75 in receivers hands. This dividend adds eight percent to claims bringing total paid to 73 percent. the final report shows Mechanics' mutual dividend at 67 percent.
Indiana allocates about 70000 dollars to officers as pay day arrives. The state auditor issued vouchers Saturday to the judges and prosecuting attorneys.
A prominent Democrat questions Gov Mount's July fourth proclamation. He argues Republicans promote doctrines diverging from foundational principles and suggests celebrating independence day in a way that conceals true meaning. He cites Washington’s farewell as a yardstick.
The Board of Works lists permanently improved streets whose contractor guarantees expire this year. With only 25000 available this year the city must fund repairs to asphalt brick and wooden block streets, a rising cost the board calls a serious problem. Contracts will be required to repair streets before guarantees lapse.
Henry Fatout surveyor reports a vacant Lot east of the postoffice will host a two story brick building with 42 foot frontage. Charles F Sayles rents the federal building and will build. Internal Revenue offices Indiana title guarantee and loan association will occupy first floor with Sayles real estate office on second. Completion targeted for late May or early June.
At 3 p m Saturday the jury in Dr Calvin I Fletcher charged with criminal practice resulting in Laura Mc Daniels death had not reached a verdict. Jurors went out at 5 p m Friday as court officers stayed busy answering ringing phones and officials rotated to handle inquiries. Prosecutor Pugh frequently spoke through both lines answering the same questions.
Miss Donnan the sergeant at arms asserts absolute control over the High School senate denying debate on the illegal officers election. Senator Kenney Frank Seidensticker questions legality and urges adherence to the rule book. Beveridge and Pettijohn are noted figures in the ongoing controversy and a bill for direct popular vote fails.
Ernest Harris, 12, son of John Harris, claims Miss Algoe, principal at his school, whipped him with a peach tree limb for looking backward while marching downstairs. He says the beating left black and blue legs. she says she used a peach tree limb and calls the boy grossly insubordinate.
Freaney Bros the well known plumbers have moved their place of business to 132 B Ohio St opposite The Sun office. They show a line of new sanitary ware and have their showroom arranged.
Amid a city elevation ordinance, railroads face a April 1 1900 start deadline with Sept 1 1901 end date debated. Mayor Taggart and officials push action while executives express uncertainty over plans and responsibilities.
The Emmanuel Baptist Church at 1156 Villa Avenue plans a dedicated mission building as growth accelerates. Wallace Sherwood, chair of the ways and means committee, says they prefer to purchase the lot and fund the construction on an installment plan rather than take ownership of the property.
The latest list from Gen. Otis names Corporal Otis Smith of Company A Forty-fifth Infantry slightly wounded in the third at Polangui. March 18 he is listed as from Huntington Indiana and formerly served in the 160th Indiana volunteers.
Edgar Fleece aged 19 pleaded guilty to forgery on February 21. In a Saturday court session his suspended sentence was set aside and he was sentenced to 2 to 14 years in the Jeffersonville reformatory. He had stolen a bicycle and sold it for a small amount recently.
Ygnae E. Perkins of California was fined 20 dollars and sentenced to 30 days for drawing deadly weapons and fined 5 dollars for drunkenness in police court on Saturday after quarreling with newsboys at Washington and Illinois streets and drawing a revolver to disperse the crowd.
The Sun presents broad real estate and rental listings on page 7 with houses, lots, farms, rooms for rent or to hire, and various property offers at attractive prices. Read these popular bargains for current wants and offers across categories.
Merrill Moores deputy attorney general says two men from Kentucky seek ex Secretary of State Charles Finley who has been in hiding in Indianapolis for days. He warns a Kentucky shooting incident could occur if Finley is captured without a proper requisition, and notes Finley stayed briefly at the Bates hotel.
Grover Cleveland, in a March statement from Princeton, urges U S ratification of the Hay Pauncefote treaty and neutralization of Nicaragua, calling for disarmament and promotion of universal peace. He says the Philippines and Puerto Rico should move toward self government, with the United States acting as a guiding guardian.
Mrs Charles Henrotin ex president of the National association of women’s clubs told the industrial subcommission workers should organize. She described Chicago sweat shops with 13000 men 11000 women 1600 girls and 500 boys in garment work and said low pay and long hours ruined many families. She blamed unorganized workers for misery and warned unions risk violence harming the city’s future. Jane Addams supported similar views.
Judge Carter ordered the minutes of stockholders meetings for the Indiana and Victor glass firms brought into court on April 2. The prosecutor in Madison county seeks to examine papers on transfers to the American Window Glass companies and will be allowed to copy them. The suit aims to dissolve the glass trust.
Chief Barrett compiles a report on fire house conditions and needed repairs and equipment. Mayor Taggart says details and costs will be determined before any public statement, with public pressure aiming to sway council votes in favor of improvements at the Market and Alabama corner.
Divorce suit of Mary against George m dismissed in circuit court on Saturday. The parties are Arabs married in Abdallah Turkey in 1838. Arabian colony in Indianapolis heard of the suit and arranged a reconciliation.
Local retailer advertises clocks and ornaments with a sale price around 2.80 dollars and a 75 percent reduction on select items. All other clocks are sold at the same reduced rate. Store listed as J.P. Mullally with amendments to the menu and place.
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