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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1901
Page
1
The Islander steamer struck a sunken iceberg and sank within fifteen minutes. It carried 725 passengers and a large treasure aboard. Many perished from exposure to the cold in the disaster.
A detailed account of a disastrous collision on the Victoria Shamvale route with the loss of the master and 85 passengers and crew. Survivors describe lifeboat chaos, rescue efforts by steamers Flowe and Lucy, and the swift sinking that left many frozen and drowning.
A broad appeal for the steel workers action follows Bayview Mass shutdown where about 1400 men idle as Shaffer’s health falters. Monessen import efforts and the broader Socialist split influence the crisis, with unions and the president’s condition shaping the stalemate in Pittsburgh and Monessen.
Pittsburg August 2 steel managers gain another exit off the strike. Two more allied at the Pulnter plant were put in motion, bringing the total mills in operation on the property to four. They claim that workers include 20 at work with about 30 skilled. within a month the plant may run to full capacity. Strikers call the move reckless, insisting the work is not needed. Monessen mill not started yet but expected to run tonight. fires prepared for operations. Strikers note surprise at strikebreakers entering the property and vow vigilance. Two Switchmen’s Union meetings denied sympathy strike but offered financial support to end the strike. At Bellaire, National Steel works idle except for some furnaces. Armcoal organizers say they’ve increased furnace workers and aim to raise union strength. Temperatures noted for large cities list several readings.
In Binghamton on Aug 9 Mrs. Carrie Nation accused Kansas Governor Stanley of being bought by liquor interests to delay her divorce suit and harm her. She pledged to keep speaking through September, alleging political influence blocks her case and labels it as commercial advertising.
State Insurance Department Topeka announces Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company remains solvent and well managed after four examinations. Reorganization completed in February with legal reserves secured by Kansas State Treasurer securities. Official expresses confidence in the home institution and its support for Kansas citizens.
General MacArthur arrived from Manila on the transport Sheridan with the Fourteenth United States Infantry. He will report to the War Department in Washington after a day here. He praised Aguinaldo’s capture as a significant factor in the Philippine campaign and indicated plans to discuss the event in his official report.
A fragmentary notice discusses objections to a Hill Lineai story and a New York speaker. It mentions a committee, an invitation to the New Yorker, and an inflated claim about a Writ spowe, with unclear details about a person named Ered.
A letter from a Baldwin polar expedition member arrives, detailing the July voyage via Archangel landing. The missive to notables discusses the America voyage toward Bronx and mentions participant names amid sparse diary fragments from Irmis and Anthony.
W H Pratt at 10 East Fourth Street faced three attackers who smashed signs and fired on him as he defended his candy and ice cream parlor. Pratt fired back, the struggle broke the rifle, and bricks flew along the street. Burgess fought back, using a baseball bat to drive off the gang. Police delays followed. charges were filed against the chief and deputies.
A damaged clipping mentions a police committee and police administration hearing nothing of trouble on Pourth. It references an incident or ice station Saturday night and a plea for self protection against an unidentified aggressor. The readable text is incomplete and unclear.
From Washington and New York reports outline Colombia's internal conflict with guerrilla activity and government victories at Anaporia and Jomsbilo JaiME. Ex-President San Clemente's residence in Anapomia underscores political instability as U S ships move to Panama to safeguard western isthmian interests.
A premature explosion of a 7 inch siege gun at Fort Riley during target practice killed Private Watson and badly injured Private Kg and six others. Captain Van Densen led the Sixteenth battery. ambulances rushed to the scene across the river near Jurétien ne. A defective fuse is suspected.
Garden City Aug 19 The Finney County fair and race meeting Aug 21-23 promises success with over four harness horses here and more to arrive from Denver Trinidad Aspen Ottawa and beyond. Racing begins 1 30 pm daily featuring trot and pace events including five mile and sprint sprints with weights and entries from local and surrounding districts. Owners and horsemen report excellent track condition and expect records to fall during the meets.
An article notes monthly budget changes showing an increase in per capita amounts. It cites the last previous apportionment as two contas por capita, with the total now adjusted to forty cents per person. The piece discusses distribution impacts and related figures.
Reports from Chicago dated August describe tensions at the Ottoman Bulgarian frontier with Allied powers observing troop movements and trade rumors. The dispatch notes uncertain signals and mentions Bulgaria in relation to military postures and regional instability.
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