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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1899
Page
2
London reports from the Daily News recount the Battle of Elandslaagte won by a boy bugler. Amid doubt and retreat orders the Gordon Highlanders and Devonshire Regiment surged forward, delivering a decisive charge and sweeping the hill before them.
Washington reports Consul Macrum at Pretoria faced cipher-use limits on dispatches, a deviation from normal practice. Prior to war, Macrum enjoyed strong Boers support and cordial ties with leaders, a situation now tempered though official neutrality remains. Authorities deem protests inadvisable amid changing attitudes.
J S Otis brother to Gen Otis visits VIN WENNES Indiana on November 20 190 says he will not share opinion on the Philippines due to risk of misquote and notes instructions from his brother and the war department to keep silent He predicts the war may end by February 1 190 He lauds Funston calling him another Custer and expresses gladness at his return to the front He praises Gen Wheeler as a great fighter.
By order of the governor the adjutant general has mustered out the Second Separate Company of Infantry Frankfort due to below standard membership and efficiency. Captain and second lieutenant along with several men have joined U S volunteer service, hindering recruitment. Discharged men and officers will settle accounts with the state.
Richmond Indiana November 20. Coroner Watts went to Smithfield to investigate the death of Joseph M Ward postmaster found dead in bed. The death was caused by an overdose of morphine taken to relieve pain.
London dispatch reports an amalgamation of English, Scottish and American thread firms forming a single company with capital of 20 million pounds. The deal comes as a major international business consolidation with nearly 100 million dollars backing the venture.
Rev Dr James F Bruner a physician and preacher died in Vincennes at 77 after a long career in Indiana Missouri and the west. Formerly preached during and after the Civil War he also practiced medicine bringing a respected career to a close. Pansy Bunn a rural Miss became a revival convert and now preaches daily in Barbourville preaching from roadside stumps to wide attention.
Wilbur Beck, 30, a Pennsylvania Railroad employee and son of Rev. J. Beck pastor of Trinity English Lutheran church, was crushed to death Monday morning in the yards at Richmond Indiana.
August Swanberg a Chicago tailor shot and killed a man who tried to rob his house early Monday ring. Nothing identified on the body and the companion fled. Authorities investigate the incident as self defense with no immediate charges filed.
Paris dispatch notes Echo de Paris and the Kaiser and Queen Victoria discussed plans during the former visit to England. An alliance was proposed to make France a vassal state. In Berlin the hard labor bill was rejected by the Reichstag after a brief debate.
A fragmentary clipping mentions a mixed athletic club and a reference to Burdock and blood. The readable text hints at a bygone era sports or club scene without clear events, dates, or participants.
Vic Backus testified as the grand jury meets to hear street car rumors amid a flurry of indictments. Four men face charges including assault with intent to kill and entering homes to commit felonies as the jury adjourns for the day. George W. Gonser and James L. Keach were summoned. William Hamilton’s role remains unclear.
A destructive rain and wind storm struck Texas Sunday midnight, wrecking buildings in Abilene Decatur Jacksboro Bridgeport and Frencham and injuring several people. Telegraph and telephone lines were down and details were unavailable.
Jeffersonville dispatch reports John Turner in Marion county jail charged with murdering his wife Laura Turner. The piece notes a claimed Jeffersonville wife with maiden Wit Mitchell married Aug 10, 1895, and an attempted attack with a razor years ago. Turner denies any Jeffersonville wife and says he is from Kentucky with relatives there.
The council finance committee may report adversely on an ordinance for selling 46 000 worth of refunding bonds. Some members prefer letting original bonds mature. refunding bonds could lock repayment for twenty years. The contracts and franchises committee will not report on the natural gas ordinance and will invite gas company representatives to future meetings.
John Burk, an employee at the Brown Keichai iron works, suffered severe injuries when a large iron column toppled onto his feet Monday afternoon. The incident caused extensive damage and he was left badly mangled.
Attorney general Taylor is asked by T. B. Long superintendent of Colfax schools whether teachers may collect pay for time lost due to an epidemic of scarlet fever and diphtheria that has forced school closures. Dr H F Haden Summit Ala endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as effective for indigestion and dyspepsia. sold by all druggists.
Incomplete notice shows big four route and round trip fares. Travel allowed from November 29 to December 1 with valid return by December.
Mrs. Tyler testified that her husband once returned home violently drunk and twice restrained her in bed. She described a shooting in which she says Tyler fired at her, and she later faced questions about a lynching cover up as defense contested evidence and releases. Governor Mount and federal authorities were noted as monitoring the case and potential grand jury action was discussed.
Norfolk dispatch reports justice of the peace Oscar I Fleming of Princess Anne county who murdered Clarence Snyder killed a mob leader at his house and wounded several others during a dawn confrontation. The crowd dispersed as Fleming opened fire and the leader died nearby. Public outrage grows and lynching is feared.
From Durban dated Nov 20 General Joubert orders 6000 Zululand troops to Ladysmith while Ladysmith endures bombardment. The town is described as invested with new heavy guns at Bulwane hill and relief forces are being organized for a British breakthrough.
In Louisville on November 20 the Courier-Journal prints no election figures marking a rare shift and signaling it may have given up on results. Interest turns to the legislature as a suspended judgment is issued in a school truancy case.
Judge Carter orders divorce and grants custody of the child to Gertrude M Irennen from Vincent G. The same column notes Mapleton’s 19 to 3 football win over a Carmel high school/Gartham College selection team. A jury trial opened in superior court over Nancy Conn’s suit against Citizens’ Street Railroad over Reed’s death. Reed was a road officer killed years ago near Bates house corner.
WIRE WHISPERINGS note Dewey has presented to his wife the house given to him by the people. Deputysheriff Jennings of Walnut Hills Virginia killed Granville Fee Monday. Deputy-sheriff Dunham of Alexandria Texas killed Robert Lewis colored Monday. Henrietta Bamberger midwife St Louis charged with murder in the first degree. German Steamer Olinda suffers a fire loss at sea near Norfolk W Va. Eighteen passengers rescued by the City of Washington Monday.
Readable cattle hogs and sheep quotations with receipts listed for Monday shipments. Prices cover Good to prime steers from 1,300 lbs upward, heifers common to choice, veals, cows and calves, bulls, and stockers. Also included are rough quotes for lambs, sheep, and bucks with regional market terms.
Cattle prices range from good to choice for steers and heifers with weights noted. Cows and calves quoted with various grades from common to prime. Hog receipts described as mixed and heavy packing with price ranges and lighter weights. Sheep receipts none for Monday and lamb pricing shown.
A collection of classified lines listing furnished rooms for two men at 602 Huron and 413 N. Witneis with prices from 1 to 27 dollars, along with ads seeking a young girl for sewing, a carpenter, a general house worker, six colored boys, and multiple rooming options at 1024 Holbrook 535 New York 320 N Capitol 628 N Illinois 420 N Capitol.
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