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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1900
Page
1
A dispatch reports Germany and England will not evacuate Pekin until the Chinese government provides full satisfaction for losses to foreign powers. An undated Taku message from Gen. Chaffee suggests diplomatic relations won’t resume soon as foreign armies linger and Chinese authorities refuse to return while troops remain.
An American eyewitness in Shanghai reports that after Blagovestchench was attacked 3500 Chinese were ordered to depart and Cossacks seized and robbed them as they moved away. He adds the Amur river is clogged with corpses.
Delayed August report notes contingents of British American and French troops four each and Russian Japanese and German units totaling 800 and 250 respectively marching through the forbidden city on Monday. Leaders inspected palaces as ministers and staffs accompanied the forces.
In Washington on September 10 Minister Wu announced a royal edict appointing Li Hung Chang as commissioner to handle dealings with foreign powers over Chinese affairs. He is granted full powers. The edict bears a date two weeks earlier and was sent to the state department by the minister on Monday.
Councilman Wegley urged the Board of Safety to fix fire houses before approving more funds. He said the board has 4000 to improve buildings and will withhold further money until iron bedsteads for firemen and interior painting are provided. He argued firefighters must not be compelled to live in dilapidated quarters.
Several thousand youths in Indianapolis faced a stern reality as the school year began with half-day sessions for the first three weeks. Laura Marie Richardson, six, with blue eyes and golden hair, started her first day at No 3 while her elder sister forgot to collect her. Patrolman Caldwell found a stray rifle in a drug store at Fort Wayne and Delaware, and a girl calmly bought a banana before being reunited with her guardian.
Early reports say the hurricane swept the Texas coast with Galveston hardest hit. Thousands drowned and widespread destruction reported as mail and telegraph lines fail and water depths rise. A relief message from Virginia Point cites about 2,500 dead.
A Santa Fe train near Alvin Texas was blown from the track during Saturday's storm. Mrs. Prather of Rosenberg was killed and several others injured. Reported by Houston wire service.
Dallas dispatch notes limited damage with only a few small buildings at Sabine Pass destroyed. Two lives lost. Port Arthur shows greater impact with the town pleasure pier and areas in front of Gates and Tacelwood homes washed away and a dredge sunk.
Ad vices to cotton brokers say Galveston wreck not overdrawn with several cotton exchange members killed. Southern Pacific states no bridge remains between mainland and island, traffic unlikely for weeks. Damage to railroad runs to millions. ships report terrible gulf experiences.
The weather bureau reports a tropical storm continuing northward through Texas with its center near Oklahoma City on Monday morning. It has weakened from a destructive storm and now carries only moderate high winds.
No game Monday afternoon as the Indianapolis club traveled overnight from Sunday. A double header is planned for Tuesday. Hartsel and Geier will join Cincinnati after the Chicago Indianapolis games in Chicago. Manager Watkins intends exhibition games in Indianapolis including a Sept. 19 matchup with Pittsburgh and other big teams.
Houston and Texas Central officials in Houston receive bulletins predicting 3000 deaths in Galveston. Missouri Kansas & Texas relief forces report expected fatalities between 5000 and 10000 along Galveston coast, warning the total may climb further.
A dispatch from Richard Spellane now in Houston reports Galveston devastated with thousands dead and the bay clogged by stranded ships. The city is in ruins in what is described as one of the greatest tragedies of modern times.
The Goebel guard, a former Kentucky capitol conflict militia, now in Indianapolis, wears Goebel memorial buttons. Leaders Evans and Barrett claim about 30 members with more joining and threaten consequences if Taylor acts. They refuse meeting details and say orders may come.
Gov Mount was summoned 17 times to appear in Marion superior court on October 10 in a case by 17 Franklin militia members who answered Governor’s call at the start of the Spanish-American War. They seek pay for all time in Indianapolis, with the state’s stance limiting payment to three days for travel and decision.
Bennett's at 3 E Wash showcases a month of photography pricing highlights. Deals include portrait and landscape prints, with framed options and customer discounts noted for early shoppers.
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight with increasing clouds and possible showers by Tuesday afternoon. Readings show 7 pm at 74, noon at 91, 1 pm 93, and 2 pm 90. Weatherman Wappenhans notes southern storms pushed the heat northward and expects moderation when they end.
At the Grand theater the box office opened Monday to long lines and hundreds signing for season tickets for the stock company. Women mainly formed the queue as 9 a m to noon saw no break, with matinee tickets selling well. Managers praised the strong start and plan single-ticket sales for opening week starting Wednesday.
Squire Stout joined Robert Collins and Anna Dunham in a wedding described as colored. After vows the groom joked in slang about hell tomorrow and a dollar to you.
Terre Haute police believe George Koser of 836 5. Delaware street was murdered by two colored men after being found dead on the C. and E. tracks last Wednesday. A gold watch and a valuable pin were missing.
The Christian ministers association opened fall talks at Central Christian Church with a discussion on whether clergy should back prohibition and which candidates to support. Reverends Anderson Rowlison Orcutt argued varied stances on McKinley Bryan and liquor interests, stressing moral backbone and political influence. The annual election chose Rowlison as chairman, Anderson as secretary with a slate for executive posts.
Gov. Mount, regarded as a major political orator, is released from national committee duties for one more week in Indiana. He will speak in district 9 for a week and then work in other parts of the state, spending a week in Ohio beginning Oct. 8, as the engagement was agreed with the committee. The national committee prefers to keep him but concedes Indiana needs his services.
The Indiana election board estimates eight state and presidential tickets are filed and a possible total of eight or more candidates may appear on the ballot. Secretaries and assistants calculate the number of ballots required for the state.
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