02 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1899
Page
1
London reports a clash near Dundee with Boer forces allegedly attacking and killing 37 British. Parliament set to convene October 17 to approve war funding, while Britain faces transport and supply hurdles for South Africa mobilization. General Buller rumored to lead 1200 troops outbound Friday.
Col J Franklin Bell of the Thirty-sixth United States volunteers organized and led the first Philippine volunteer regiment. He infiltrated Angeles with a small party to scout insurgent numbers, drawing fire and provoking a rout, then reported sixty insurgents counted as forces moved on Angeles.
A Washington rumor claims Admiral Dewey plans marriage to Mrs. Hazen widow of Gen. Hazen and sister of John R. McLean the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor. He would visit Mrs Washington McLean mother of Mrs Hazen in Cincinnati. Dewey has been a widower for twenty years.
Controller Johnson cuts expenses while City-clerk Stuckmeyer drafts voting place leases for 185 precincts. Posters must be printed Monday night and posted Tuesday. Law requires four posters per precinct and committees seek ready election lists.
Washington dispatch reports a debate over Admiral Dewey's politics after his Manila victory. Democrats dismiss a Dewey presidential bid, while Gen Grout notes Dewey and family have been Republicans since the party's rise. The piece also covers election costs and procedures in Indianapolis and Columbus gossip about a reported engagement of Mrs Hazen to Dewey.
A governor led party and Grand Army veterans depart at 12:25 to Dallas for a ceremony returning a captured Terry’s Texas Rangers flag to Texas. The banner, three by two feet, blue silk with a white satin circle and red cross, was seized near Coosaville in 1864 and later kept in Indiana’s capitol. The voyage echoes reconciliation as Gen A O Miller’s absence prompts questions from the Seventeenth Indiana survivors.
London reports a British campaign plan to delay hostilities in the Transvaal and hold frontier posts for months. By December a 50,000 strong force will begin advance, with Boer forces currently outnumbering Britain three to one if fighting starts immediately.
The Shamrock and the Columbia prepare for the first international yacht race for the America’s Cup off Sandy Hook. Columbia is favored at 4 to 5, with Lipton and Iselin confident of victory. Races will follow a 15 mile windward leg then back, with up to five contests and potential next-week matches.
Victoria expresses deep regret over the Trans-Waal crisis in a letter to Queen Wilhelmina. She says she has strived to uphold constitutional rights and maintain peace amid the serious turn of events.
In Pietermaritzburg Natal reports intense excitement as 600 Orange Free State burghers march from Albertona toward the Natal border. Analysts expect a Boer raid on Ladysmith with 10 000 to 20 000 Boers near Volksrust awaiting orders. British frontier posts at New Castle and Dundee face critical strain amid alleged war office mismanagement.
In Bloemfontein, Oct 2, Dr Wilson, a leading English physician, has been commandeered by the Free State government. The action enforces the return of burghers abroad under severe penalties and is being strictly applied.
Paris dispatch reports The Figaro stating Queen Wilhelmina will ask Emperor William to intervene in the Transvaal crisis. The move aims to influence British policy and end the deadlock escalating in South Africa.
Aden reports uprisings affecting England's dependencies with a local mullah preparing to overrun Berbera and the Somali coast in East Africa. British troops will be dispatched from Aden to quell the disturbances.
Mafeking, Cape Colony, Oct. 2. A town meeting was held Sunday night at which an urgent appeal was made to send help to the town as the British frontier defenses are utterly inadequate.
The text describes rapid city mobilization and high excitement as preparations for an imminent war reach peak. Citizens, officials, and local services intensify activities to support potential military needs amid growing uncertainty.
Merrill Moores files a brief in a Roby gambling case asking for a perpetual injunction. The state argues the lower court erred by not granting relief. Porter county judge Lowry refused the injunction, noting no evidence from defendants. The brief contends the supreme court may modify or reverse and remand with instructions.
A 13 year old boy identified as Edgar Driscoll was found beside a railroad track at Harding Street in West Indianapolis at 1 am. He recovered briefly, then told police he came from Bellefontaine and was assaulted by tramps who gave him tobacco and whisky before being locked in a box car. Police doubt parts of his story.
Gen Otis again refuses to recognize the Filipino government. He would only negotiate with Aguinaldo as commander of insurgents. Gen Alejandrino and two other Filipino commissioners prepare to depart for Angeles to relay Otis’s reply to Aguinaldo.
Urdaneta gunboat burned and scuttled by insurgents at Orani triggers Philippine forces to deploy 259 sailors and marines aboard gunboats and an armored barge to the town to retaliate.
Contractor Arthur Light, living north of Fall Creek, offers to build a footbridge once the street car company or county furnishes materials. He disputes the street car company's claim that the bridge would cost $2,000, noting others say it can be done under $100. The dispute leaves children north of the creek without school access for most of the year.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m October 3 calls for warmer fair conditions with clear nights. Morning low around 41 f, midday 63 f, afternoon near 69 f. September average 66 f. Rainfall 2.54 inches, below average by .54. Local ad mentions Marcy's place offering watches jewelry diamonds and silverware at low prices and harness trunks sale.
Admiral Dewey rested Sunday after two days of celebration and declined a Philadelphia invitation while arranging a possible Chicago visit later. Chicago mayor William Harrison was informed he could not visit during the cornerstone ceremonies for the federal building. Dewey arch vandalism, sermon notes on patriotism, and departure to Washington Monday are noted as the city returns to normal.
Meridian Street M E church hosts the Indianapolis ministers association gathering with Rev A D Berry presiding. talks cover charity work neighborhood houses and boys homes as T A Hildreth proposes city branches and a canvass to assess needs. officers and dues are set for the next quarter.
Col. John Hooper Caffey, 77, Confederate veteran and former Alabama planter, died Saturday night at 717 W Twenty eighth St. He once owned slaves and property valued at $500000. He rose from private to colonel, led a regiment after saving a battle, was captured then escaped, and later allied with the Union.
Robert E. Brown of the Talgart colored club at 124% E Court St was drunk and removed all lamps and brackets from the club room. He claimed Mayor Taggart furnished the room and was fined $1 and costs by Special Judge Remster.
Mrs. Elmer Dunbar returned to her home at 1916 Thalman Avenue Sunday after an absence of a week. Her husband allegedly locked her out and forced entry, leading to police involvement and a demand for her arrest. Dunbar had been fined in police court about a week ago for assaulting his wife. She was not arrested.
The cornerstone of Grace Presbyterian Chapel at Capitol avenue and Thirty second street was laid Monday at 3 p m by Rev W M Elliott. Rev J Cumming Smith led services. The box inside contains Indianapolis daily papers a bible church records and neighborhood history. The chapel costs about 32000 with trustees and elders named.
Warre and Walter Crider were fined $1 each in police court for taking part in a Sunday fight over beer purchases. Herman Scholz and Charles Maschka were discharged. Walter Crider suffered a slight head stab.
Captain Lee reported forty six recruits from Anderson for Fort Snelling Minnesota for the Forty fifth regiment. The unit is now full and will prepare for deployment to the Philippines. No new enlistments Monday but many applicants are awaiting processing.
Justices of the peace reported quarterly fees to the township trustee. Nickerson received 898, Smock 265, Clark 217, Hay 200, Lockman 18 dollars. Each justice gets 500 per quarter. any deficit must be covered by taxpayers.
David Mull, a laborer from Michigan, resided at 18 W. The fragment provides minimal details on his residence and status.
Early Sunday morning burglars ransacked Guy Haugh's men’s furnishings shop at 225 N Pennsylvania St gaining entry through the front transom. The interior was scattered with stock and only select goods were reported missing.
A regular car inspector service will be established at Marion though the inspector is not yet named. Demand for coal cars is strong and the law against setting loaded cars on tracks will be enforced. Lewis Bowman resigns from the Union Station car service office and Charles O Belfour will fill the vacancy. The Association of Indiana railway officials met at Union Station Monday, the first such meeting since July, followed by a car service committee session.
Noble and Ajeking in chancery prepare to testify Monday afternoon in the state versus the railroad fund case. Examiners Cleland and Fanning reported findings kept secret, forming major evidence as Attorney General Ketcham leads the case. The railroad argues earnings fell short of dividends, leaving funds for the school system undisturbed.
The synod of the German Reformed church voted to appropriate 20000 dollars to Missionhouse theological seminary in Franklin Wisconsin. Rev J J Von Grunningen led Sunday services and Miss Holowell, a Japan missionary, spoke at morning Sunday school and evening church. She has seven years in Japan and directs the Sendai girls school. Monday elections began and congratulations were given to Rev S Barth on his 25th wedding anniversary.
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