31 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1901
Page
1
Western dispatch reports a westbound Great Northern wreck near Kalispell Montana killing 33 Scandinavian laborers and injuring 13. Superintendent Downs and several workers died. a passenger train broke and two freight cars burned. three passengers were among the dead. details vary as investigations proceed.
Details of the disaster at Kalispell area describe 36 dead and 38 injured when freight car breaks free and crashes into No. 2 passenger train. Superintendent Downs, his son, and cook Henry Bish among the instantly killed. Thirteen Scandinavian laborers among the dead. Fire destroys wreckage as workers from Nyack race to the scene. lines disrupted.
Gradually fair tonight and tomorrow with possible showers in the northeast portion this afternoon. Winds from the south, warmer conditions spread eastward with lingering rain chances. Large city readings vary, with mentions of New York and Chicago style indicators and general temperature notes. Weather indications suggest a temperate warm spell ahead for eastern areas.
A long parliamentary gossip column details the anxious race for the state printer position in Kansas, highlighting figures like Mort Albaugh and Stanley, the influence of party bosses, editorials, and backroom pressure. It discusses Stanley’s potential as a Senate candidate, Albaugh’s openness, and rival lines of support among editors and legislators.
New York August 21 opening day for metropolitan racing draws crowds to Coney Island Futurity. Nasturtium among favorites as 6 furlong two year olds contest appears wide open with 18 early entries. Perry Belmont buys Fly Wheel, strong field led by Whitneys Madden and Belmont entries, bets placed on Fly Wheel and Yankes.
New York aug 31 the coney tel and jockey club open the fall racing season at sheepshead bay the futurity the richest fixture headlines the program eighteen top youngsters expected in the six furlong dash nasturtium king hanover goldsmith blue girl yankee fly wheel and de reszke among entrants william whitney mounts nasturtium and king hanover with blue girl among Madden and Mackay entries the field promises a keen competition on a fast track with clear weather the inaugural steeplechase and fall handicap also featured the card
Kansas City dispatch says pursuit of Jessie Francia for the Henderson murder pivoted to Strasburg Missouri with bloodhounds failing to scent the trail. Posse members allege whites paid Francia to kill Mary Henderson and fear torture if caught. main chase shifts toward Kansas City while bloodhounds and trains are watched.
Constantinople August report says a telegram to the Ottoman embassy in Paris hints at mediated talks with France. The message, while not concrete, signals growing diplomatic exchange between the two nations amid disputes. Business note highlights Hailey Bros Co reporting 145 percent local gains and 4 percent general sales rise.
Veteran police official details a multifaceted extortion attempt with alleged involvement by Tim Deevan and a network of townsfolk. He notes secrecy, suppressed leads, and fear among residents, while confirming no arrests have been made and that several suspects are believed to reside in Topeka.
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