25 Sep 1900
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1900
Page
1
Report from Bhanghat dated Sept 25 claims the dowager empress sent a secret edict to Li Hung Chang directing him to retake Pekin. The rumor notes Li Hung Chang has not publicly confirmed the message.
In Hazleton and surrounding towns on September 25 miners resumed marching toward Derringer and Tomhicken while sheriffs attempted to block routes. Collieries run short handed as miners and police clash lightly. In Scranton operators refuse union demands and plan talks. in Wilkes-Barre unions organize relief and commissaries for strikers. Markle & Co conceded all demands except powder price which faces arbitration. Local and New York observers weigh the broader impact on the anthracite region’s labor war.
The Kwang-Chang district faces frequent anti-Christian riots unchecked by viceroys. An army of 2,000 fiercely anti-foreign Tryads linked to the Boxers bases at Chung-Chien and threatens Canton preparing for rebellion. The French gunboat Avalanche sits at Kumchuk above Canton and is threatened.
Dispatches say missionaries in Yuan Nan province were killed by the Boxers. Among the slain were Bishop Fantosati and Father Quirine. A telegram from Shanghai states 45,000 native Catholics have been massacred across China.
Berlin notes that Russia and Japan assented in principle to the German note while France echoed the stance. Britain’s reply was not announced. Germany claims continental powers oppose US nonconcurrence, yet observers think the replies mirror Washington’s approach. Count Von Waldersee heads toward Tien-Tsin as the Kaiser seeks to justify his China policy.
The secretary of war ordered Gen. Chaffee to keep a regiment of infantry four cavalry troops and a light battery in Pekin to protect the minister and American interests. The rest of his force along with nonessential staff and materials would be sent to Gen. MacArthur in Manila while negotiations proceed.
President Coffin of the Commercial lab names A. L. Mason Byron K. Eliott John E. Scott C. A. Kenyon and John W. Kern to review street improvement laws. They may draft a new law or amendments after suits challenged the constitutionality of frontage assessment based on per front foot charges regardless of benefits.
A week of heavy sniffing gives way to relief as rain last Wednesday ends the hay fever season. Those affected are returning from northern outings, though several severe cases still linger while milder victims recover.
John Woodward aged 52 was arrested Tuesday and slated as a fugitive. Months earlier he appeared before Judge Baker on a lottery ticket selling charge and was ordered to leave the state. A bundle of lottery tickets was found on him at arrest.
Dr. CG Worth, dentist, has moved his office to 433 Stevenson Building. Old telephone number 29780 remains. The notice mentions gold and silver polish and new pianos priced at 165 dollars at Wutlschner's.
San Francisco dispatch reports Joaquin Miller arriving from China and urging withdrawal of troops once the legations are saved. He warns against dividing China and predicts China will resist, calling the mob actions in Berlin and New York rioter-led rather than Chinese troops.
Berlin reports the official confirmation of Prince Tuan’s appointment as president of the great council. Observers here say the move helps explain Washington’s decision to keep 1,500 troops at Pekin after the uprising.
Verne Brooks received a $100 fine and six days in the works by Judge Daly after being found on a Friday night with Pearl Moore a 16 year old girl from Montreal. Police believed enticement was possible but no evidence emerged. The girl’s case was adjourned with possible return to Canada to her parents or reform school if not located.
John Whitlock, colored, 109 McCauley street, was fined zero dollars and costs for giving beer to Elsie Taylor. Last Saturday a case of beer at his house caused a disturbance, and Elsie was found drunk in a second story room with several men.
Mollie Davis, 40, of 310 Muskingum street, was notified to the police as insane and troublesome. She was locked up Monday night after claiming someone bewitched her and that spiders swarm her brain. She scratches her face until it bleeds trying to remove the imagined spiders.
Mayor Taggart approves an ordinance allowing the Big Four railroad to lay two switches west of the river. He likely will veto the resolution seeking a 1000 dollar grant for Galveston sufferers, warning it would set a bad precedent.
Weed-cutting started after the $300 appropriation ordinance signed by Mayor Taggart. Saturday afternoon work began Monday, targeting vacant lots owned by non-residents to remove hay fever breeding covering.
City engineer Jeup directs a designated worker to ensure the remaining pavement on N New Jersey Street is properly laid. The project continues up the street, and once finished, the square between Walnut and W North streets will be dug up and relaid.
Mahomneys at 249 Massachusetts Ave offers a wide range of iron beds with new mattresses and springs. Upgrade from wooden frames with a large selection and quick setup options.
Local Democrats show slow fundraising and low public interest ahead of next week’s big Democratic clubs meeting. Sensing weak street buzz, Myron King reports donations lag while county committees labor in fits and starts. Galveston flood relief and carnival drives have raised substantial sums, but exerts little pull locally. Democratic papers in Chicago hype the event to the hilt.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours ending 3 PM September 26. Expect fair weather tonight with cool conditions and possible showers on Wednesday. Temperatures rise from 73 at 7 AM to 86 at noon and 89 by 2 PM.
Carrie Hatton of Fayettest receives a letter from her brother H T Cox in Wallis Station Texas describing greater hardship in small towns outside Galveston. He notes rich businessmen provide jobs in the city while farmers struggle, and recounts helping a neighbor rebuild with badly split lumber. He warns hot weather may bring more illness.
The Big Four railroad tests cars built per IA railway surgeons’ recommendations. Cars lack pets plush and ornamental woodwork. If the public accepts the design, all cars will follow the model.
Scarcity of natural gas at the monument led to replacing the two inch pipe from the main with a four inch line. The fountain often failed for lack of power. To prevent future outages, connections have been added to artificial mains as well.
Local ads highlight plentiful engagements with a $2 diamond ring option from J. P. Mullally diamonds and jewelry at 2 Monument Place. Also promotes Janes Dustiess oats for feeding horses.
Republican treasury funds become flashpoint as Sauley era clashes with Marion ring. Nominees break from county organization vowing solo campaigns amid claims of trades and misused money including 1400 dollars from Sauley and about 3300 dollars for the first assessment. Treasurer Bookwalter struggles to raise funds as old-line Republicans waver. march route listed from Denison house to Meridian and Market streets ending at the hall.
At the Union stockyards a dispute between Jos. Clay and Jos. Flack over prosperity led to a job call. Flack posted a vague ad for idle men. 50 to 100 men showed, but none would take corn cutting at eight cents a shock plus transport to North Salem. The crowd concluded most men have work or can easily find it.
Senator Fairbanks concluded a western tour and launched his Indiana campaign with events at Rensselaer. He described the West as prosperous and pledged vigorous efforts in states including Kansas Utah Washington Oregon and possibly Colorado and California as part of his Republican outreach.
Hawkins denied claims of collecting funds in Mississippi promised by Mississippi Democrats for Indiana. He spoke at a Carlisle Sullivan County meeting Monday night led by Maj. Menzies. Hawkins noted the former Republican glee club leader now heads the Democratic glee club, signaling shifting political tides.
Correspondent Offut of the Louisville Courier Journal visited state Democratic headquarters on Tuesday and voiced Kentucky style views on national politics. He said Bryan is gaining while McKinley is under the whip and racing at his best pace.
Railroads grant a one fare for round trip to the National Association of Democratic Clubs meeting on Oct 3 and 4. Tickets within seven miles sold Oct 1 2 3 4. outside that radius only Oct 1 2 and Oct 3 morning. Washington Republican Club colored will rally in Haughville Monday night. Dennis A Hayes Greenglass blowers international to back Republican ticket in Muncie. Bryan’s Indiana trip Oct 6 train stops Plainfield Greencastle Brazil Terre Haute Linton Washington West Shoals Mitchell Salem Albany Jeffersonville then Louisville. State committeemen accompany him. Kern club to form in Cleveland Hall Wednesday night. Tillman addresses Kendallville Democrats Monday returning from western tour. Kern gubernatorial candidate spoke Shelbyville Monday saying if elected no more fugitives from justice.
The first real parade of the campaign in Indianapolis is set for Wednesday night before the Tomlinson hall Republican meeting addressed by Congressman C. E. Littlefield. Col. C. Clark's Rough Riders will debut, with Marion marching club, Columbia club, B. C. Atkins Co. club, Parry Manufacturing Co McKinley club, Nordyke & Marmon McKinley club, and the Iron League in line.
Commissioner Roland T. Carr reports a sale of a Central avenue lot in the Hanway estate to Charles P. Lesh. The property fronts 20 feet on Central avenue between Thirty sixth and Thirty eighth streets and sold for 35 009 dollars.
Wm V Rooker, longtime attorney to John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers, argues railroads force operators to obey them and could cripple any mine by withholding cars. He outlines a strategy showing how railroads could strangulate business by exacting car deliveries, revealing the operators’ dependence on railroad goodwill. Secretary Wilson remains away from local headquarters as he heads to Pennsylvania to join Mitchell at the action site.
Miss Alberta Harding eighteen handed her mother a music roll and found a marriage certificate inside making her Mrs Governor G Dawson a wife of an actor. They wed in downtown after noon Monday amid neighbors who expected the match. Dawson had been her childhood sweetheart and is uncle to Miss Keller now Mrs Byfield.
On September 15 Mueller and Westing sent a letter to Justice H B Stout containing a check. The squire, a 45 year resident in business 33 years, received it on Tuesday but clerks marked no such man in the city. Despite decades in town and political dabbling, Uncle Sam's servants could not locate him.
A visitor recalls fear of meeting General Harrison in Adirondack hunting areas. He describes the general hiding in bushes for hours waiting for game, amid many hunters who shoot at movement. A wealthy widow recently lost a leg to a hip wound in a similar incident.
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