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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1902
Page
6
Scores of persons lose their lives when the steamer City of Pittshurs burns and sinks on the Ohio River. Rescue efforts cover riverfront areas as officials assess the disaster and search for survivors and missing passengers.
A chaotic scene unfolds as passengers leap into the river from a burning vessel near Ogden, with many rescued and numerous fatalities. Eyewitness accounts detail frantic efforts to save travelers, including crowded lifeboats, harrowing water rescues, and survivors distressed by exposure and cold.
The City of Pittsburg steamship, carrying passengers and crew, burned after a collision near Turners Landing. Capt Wes Boss and Captain Phillips led rescue efforts as waves of passengers leaped into the river. Dozens, including children, were saved or lost amid rapid flames and smoke.
A April 21 Munus court session focused on Gen Smith in a trial described as pivotal, with proceedings continuing as officials present the case details and defense arguments.
A damaged text piece references multiple names, including military and legal figures, with a judge and general mentioned. It appears to describe a courtroom or trial context with charges and orders but is garbled and incomplete. Names include Samer, Selene, William Hf, Chambers McKibbben, Douxbirty, Markley, Jesse Mc Lee, General Smith, and Colonel Charles A. Wood.
A Topeka discussion centers on electing avowed prohibitionists for county attorney. Rev Charles Sheldon urges an independent bid to counter Republican influence, urging enforcement of laws and nonpartisan action. Members push for candidates who will uphold prohibition and anti gambling statutes.
A federal grand jury has indicted eight men including Fred Robinson Bet Pearl Gilbert Mutlens Ak Thompson Turner Haines Arthur Hewitt Wiltine Murray and J Keating on charges of murder in a grain conspiracy case. Indictments were returned but defendants not yet apprehended. Trial possibly at the approaching Leavenworth federal term in June.
A grand jury indicted N D Parker of Ora for defrauding through worthless checks and drafts. He allegedly obtained over 10000 in goods from stores including The Packing Company and Western Grocery in multiple states, using firm letters as references and bank drafts on Ottawa and Grand Island banks.
The movement seeks to erect a permanent home for the Commercial Club of Topeka jointly with the M A or another organization such as the Athletic association. A meeting among association members discussed how a new home could remove banquet hindrances and enable business meetings and exchanges. Major T J Anderson cited St Louis as a profitable example of such a scheme with a mer ebinine Foxlaureat concept. The plan will be reconsidered at the next club meeting.
John A. Tae secretary of the Wolf Packing company died Sunday at his Potwin home aged 72 after more than two months illness. A Kansas transplant from New York state 45 years ago, he was a carpenter prewar, served as captain in the Second Kansas Cavalry, rejoined after, returned to Potwin to run a brewery then joined Wolf Packing as bookkeeper and later secretary. Survived by his wife and three daughters. Funeral Tuesday at 3 from his No 46 Elmwood residence.
Turbulent trading on wheat futures eased after weather worries cooled. Reports indicate extended selling pressure and modest plantings with prices fluctuating in light volume as traders await next data.
A chaotic market page shows cattle receipts and dairy prices amid fluctuating stock quotes. Notes from Kansas City Livestock and New York exchanges reference Timothy prices, pork traffic, and commodity shifts with general market tilt downward on shares while certain grains and dairy hold steady.
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