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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1900
Page
1
London reports the United States breaking from England in the Chinese tangle sparks serious debate among public figures and press. The Manchester Guardian urges U S leadership with Russia, while major papers oppose the shift citing England’s historic lead in the Anglo American entente.
A dispatch from Tien-Tsin dated August 24 says Gen. Gaselee raided the carriage park after relief of the legations and seized state vehicles chairs and buried silver. He has withdrawn looting restrictions but demands orderly acts and pooling of proceeds for the common benefit, per Sir Claude MacDonald.
An epidemic of death by own action has broken out among the Chinese in Pekin. Families of eight or ten persons are destroying themselves, generally by hanging.
The city remains formally divided in writing among the powers, but not yet occupied. Reports indicate troops from one power have already entered and begun looting.
The dowager empress seeks protection from Lu, governor of Shansi and former governor of Shantung. Lu is believed to have ordered the execution of 51 missionaries and told the empress of this action some time ago.
Acting secretary Atlee reports no details on notes from powers and says one cabinet member has yet to answer the United States proposal. Communications show varied opinions and a Pekin withdrawal by American troops is nearly assured with Germany Austria and Italy staunchly opposing Russia's move. France backs Russia. Japan and possibly Great Britain may align with the United States. Withdrawals to follow due notice to all powers.
Paris reports that France would back Li Hung Chang as China’s agent to negotiate peace if he is joined by two other high Chinese officials in the mission. The notice cites reliable authority and details a three man delegation approach for peace talks.
A Shanghai dispatch reports two American correspondents and four Americans left Pekin August 21 and arrived in Shanghai on Saturday. They observed the legations showed no signs of acute distress and that the food supply remained substantial despite the relief.
A Shanghai dispatch dated August 31 reports Li Hung Chang stating Russia would issue instructions for its troops to leave Pekin and return to Tianjin. A Chinese minister in Berlin adds that Germany is ready to cooperate with Russia, signaling coordinated action on the retreat.
The Board of Works granted S E Rauh and Julius Hanson a 25 year street and alley franchise to install a hot water heating plant. The decision followed bids from Thorntons and the Rauh Hanson group, with Thornton offering the Yargan system. The plan requires 5 percent of gross receipts to city, start within 90 days, and completion of the first mile square by Sept 1, 1901.
County experts Ayres and Lesley deny ex-Treasurer Holt turned over a ten thousand dollar check to cover potential shortages. Holt claims he has always offered to make good any sums due from his term and will accept the commissioners’ legal interpretation. The report on the treasurer’s office is nearly finished and could be filed soon. Officials and the county attorney Brow remain silent on its contents.
In Indiana, Democratic leaders Bryan Kern Lentz Foley and Menzies spoke at various cities. Bryan attacked Republican emphasis on the silver issue and imperialism concerns. Kern faulted the GOP for political indecency, while Lentz mocked divine guidance and navy secrets. Foley opposed rule by force and carpetbaggers. Menzies labeled Roosevelt a sanguinary reformer and criticized Hay as a British flunkey.
Labor Day activities expanded beyond state observance with a full local program from a morning parade on Washington and New Jersey streets to a fair grounds picnic finale. M. T. Butler led arrangements while County Commissioner John McGregor headed the amusement committee featuring a 4 30 pm cottage gas explosion at the track inside the fair grounds ignited by an electric spark. Miss Jessie Lendormi earned the honor of triggering the blast.
The Washington Street parade drew about 1 500 marchers and 25 carriages, with 4 bands and numerous trade unions including carpenters 175, iron molders 175, printers 120, cigarmakers 128, and more. Grand marshal John Koch led the front, police divided the units, and floats displayed crafts from sawyers to plumbers and garment workers, reflecting a large, organized civic pageant.
Slate-geologist Blatchley warns Indiana polis maple trees are at risk from moths. He notes ten to twelve whitish cocoons under bark and in trunk crevices, predicting moths in weeks that will lay eggs for next year. Trees should be cleared of cocoons now. Also advertised: a 10 acre model farm near city, contact P Pfisterer Virginia Ave.
Bicycle patrolmen Schroeder and Hauser recognized David Horger for assaulting Mrs Murphy and her daughter on Blackford Street. Horger, a Black man, was arrested Saturday night and had previously been accused last year of offending a woman on Pennsylvania Street. Passersby witnessed the incident but did not intervene.
Capt. Wm. E. English states he told Mayor Taggart he sent his resignation letter to a mutual friend for delivery, accounting for the Indianapolis postmark. Democrats claim the postmark shows the letter was prepared with suggestions from local Republicans.
The Monday program at the fair grounds featured fat and lean man races, hammer throw, shot put, boys and girls races, standing jump, three legged race, 1.5 mile bicycle events, ladies race, sack race, pig race and several horse races, with balloon ascension as the final event.
New York on September 3 suspended business as Labor Day celebrations took place. Trade groups marked the holiday in diverse ways but the usual general parade did not occur.
Labor Day was observed in Washington with all departments closed and about 20,000 government clerks and their families taking a holiday, contrasting with parades and meetings in commercial centers.
James Jordan of Richmond attempted suicide twice at a police station after a drunken spell. He used a glass shard and later an improvised noose, resisted by fellow prisoners, calls for an insanity commission, and has prior time in an asylum. He spends time in Indianapolis and has multiple drunken arrests.
Mayor Tazéart and Controller Johnson split on Tuesday to seek a 75 cent city tax levy for police and fire pension funds plus surplus for unforeseen obligations. A separate bond plan would finance a hospital wing addition, with $35,000 estimated by the health board.
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through the 36 hours ending at 6 pm on Monday. Cooler, fair weather expected tonight. Monday night will be fair. Tuesday will be pleasant with daytime temperatures around 80 and readings near 70 at 7 am.
Police enforce curfew as city notes patrol actions and incidents. John G Campbell becomes room clerk at the Denison. Various transport counts show 27007 moved, 20485 loaded, up 2314 from prior week while fires, assaults, falls, and minor injuries occur across streets including Alvord and Dorman. Percy Williams leaves Y M C A for Toronto.
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