Burton and Hackney Clash Over Endorsement in Kansas Politics
A Wichita era dispatch reports Senator Burton’s resistance to endorsing Judge Pollock amid a factional split led by the Hoch movement. Hackney’s support shifted after Burton’s opposition, affecting power dynamics and state treasury implications. Weather notes wrap with Kansas cold records to start 1902.
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Iansua
J. B. Burton
Fockney
Seanaton Burton
Bailey
Ay Rueton
Burton
T.T. Kelly
Nebber
Kansas
St. Louis
Tor Burton
Enyening
Mueid
Mulyght Aid Minis
AGRE
Hoon
Hackney
Winfield
Leland
Mint
Tackney
Intel
Orinia
Wankincton
Aspolatenen
We Ington
Turton
Iekind bin
Pollock
Barton
Kannan
Washington
Eee
Mturten
Ten Below Zero Records Across The Midwest Weather
The morning brought record cold with thermometers showing ten below zero at dawn and winds around 18 miles per hour. Government readings tracked subzero temps across Kansas City to Oklahoma City with gradual moderation later today and a forecast of partly cloudy skies tonight into Wednesday.
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Kanaan
Os Olays
Concordia
Dedac City
Wichita
Kansan City
Ehermomdier
Zee
Ollock Mindiy
Kansas
Spelnqusid
Arto
Kansaw City
Ferdey
Sa'eeek
Concordin
Iran
Donker City
Kan
Oklahoma
Missouri
Indiana
Xero
Muro
Tragic Cave In at Stratton Independence Mine
An accident at the Stratton Independence mine near the city center killed 14 men and injured 7, as a cage loaded with workers rose uncontrollably to the surface. The cage broke free at the gallows frame, two men crushed, and one died from a falling wheel. Many workers perished or were injured in the shaft bottom water, and military authorities took control of the scene while engineers investigate the cage mechanism and engine failure.
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James Bullbek
Tage
T. F. Jackson
Minemeter
Ara
Harry E. Georgin
Ace Wae
Goldfield
Cornwall
England
Thomas Cornish
Frank Goltere
Coeur l'Alene
Lake Supede
Crippie
Muitip
Dent
Bnieting
Drake
Frank Gellove
Gelnt
Simllar
Woien Polve
Unothers
Enginnette
Murdock to Attend Kansas Day Banquet Solo Congressman
Victor Murdock will travel to Kansas to attend the Kansas Day banquet as the sole member of the delegation, with Tate Young of Des Moines delivering the keynote speech. The president requested his presence and communicated the plan by telegraph on Saturday. Temperatures of large cities are listed in the report with readings from New York to St Louis.
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Washington
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Kankax
Chicago
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chi
Harwick Mine Explosion Claims HLS Hope
After the Harwick mine explosion, hopes for rescuers or survivors fade as officials confirm diminished chances of locating living miners. Rescue teams persist, while families await updates on missing workers and the mine’s safety investigation commences.
Rescue Ends As Miner Dies In Cheswick Shaft Toll
Pittsburg June 26. One rescuer saved alive but lost his life. Selwyn Taylor, a renowned mining engineer, led the rescue at the Harwick mine of Allegheny Coal two miles from Cheswick. Taylor died after reaching the bottom in a doomed effort to save others. George W. Sheets, mine manager, said no one else would be brought out alive. Adolph Gonla survived with burns. many others remain entombed as volunteers continue perilous work through wreckage and dangerous gas. A relief hospital is set at a nearby school. The community mourns as authorities and miners press for a rescue that is increasingly unlikely.
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Harwick
Allegheny Coal Company
Cheswick
George W. Sheets
Ming
Amie
Selwyn H. Taylor
Thin City
Taylor
Wao Wie
Pennsylvania
Jost
Withkin
George Horvath
Adolph Gunix
J. Selwyn Taylor
Pillsbury
W—Selveyn
Song
Midland Coal Company
Canerns
A. G. Hatch
Cleveland
Mtr
Hatell
Imme
Mt. Hatch
M Deen
Adolph Gonla
Gonty
Cominttes
Mid
Figues
Dows
H Ume
Peter Wine
M. J. McQuade
Breepitt
W. J. Bell
Rob North
Pertone
Chilgren
Bolt at Holton: Curtis Walker Faction Walks Out
In Holton Kansas the Curtis Walker faction walked out of the Jackson County Republican Convention after disputes over chairmanship. J Q Hogueland and A E Crane were nominated for chairman. Crane won, but Walker delegates walked out. Delegations to state and congressional conventions were chosen. resolutions backed Roosevelt and Bailey. Contested delegations planned from Jackson and Atchison counties and Soldiers' Home.
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Broderick-Thompson
Crane
Hogues
Togan
jerick-Walker
W. A. Thompson
Dude
Cave Broderick
Jackson County
Suman
John Q. Myers
5. S. Reed
Adam Amen
Joseph Hill
David Hagar
A. E. Crane
David Rice
HF. Graham
E. Love
Tert Smith
W. R. Fisher
Frank Pomeroy
J. W. Atwater
F. To Abel
A. McAllister
M. Beck
J. Ukele
Fred Brown
Henry Daniels
Curtis- Walker
J H. Lowell
Third Ward
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Walker
City
Curtin
Jackon
Atchison
Army Bill Passed in One House With Amendments
Washington January 22 one house passed the army appropriation bill totaling about 75 million dollars after adopting several amendments. Provisions to consolidate the adjutant generals department and record and pension office were struck. A 400 thousand dollar request for a Washington general hospital and a submarine cable from Sitka to Fort Lisewm were dropped on points of order. A state department carriage inquiry was also defeated. Weather forecasts for Chicago January 26 indicate partly cloudy skies, warmer tonight, with variable winds.
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Washington
San
Army
Adjutant Generals Department
Record and Pension Office
War Department
Military Secretary's Office
Grosvenor
Army General Hospital
Sitka
Fort Lisewm
Secretary of State
State Department
Whitaker Wright Dies Shortly After Sentencing in London
London January 26 Whitaker Wright died within an hour of being sentenced to seven years penal servitude for fraud. He collapsed in the court anteroom after the verdict and never regained consciousness despite medical aid. Wright had been the subject of a sensational financial case involving colossal dealings. The corpse lay in the room as authorities awaited the coroner and royal decision on subsequent steps. Wright had lunch during a midday recess and showed no prior signs of illness. relatives had not yet arrived amid curious crowds outside the court. Wright was arrested in New York on March 16.
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London
Whitaker Wright
Wright
So- Uétter Lewis
Brixton Prison
Weeht
Lewis
Iince Ton
New York
Bat Wright
United States
the & Globe Finance Corporation
Inet
London & Globe Company
Philadelphia
Exchange
London & Globe
London & Globe Finance Corporating
Marquis of
London Stock Exchange
Wright's Trial Ends with Seven Years Penal Servitude
The king's bench division sentenced Whitaker Wright to seven years penal servitude after a twelve day trial in which he was found guilty on all counts of fraud. He professed innocence as he left with his solicitor, and post verdict coverage noted intense courtroom emotion and criticism of lax oversight that allowed the London and Globe finance scheme to collapse.
Manhattn Student Dies in College Plant Accident
Elmer Gardner of Clifton, a State Agricultural College student, was killed when the pump pit wall collapsed and scalding water from the heating plant flooded the pit. He had only attended two weeks, and the college closed all departments for repairs.
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Manhattn
Kan
Elmer Gardner
Clifton
State Agricultural College
Gardner
Curtis is Coming to Kansas Visit
Washington January 2 Congressman Curtis left for Kansas this morning. Congressman Biller will depart this afternoon. Both plan immediate travel and expected to arrive by week end.
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Washington
Congreneman Curt
Kansas
Con Wiverman Biller
Teanner
Up to Grand Jury Holds Mayor Harrison and Sev eral Others Responsible
A local proceeding sends Mayor Harrison and several associates to a grand jury to face questions about alleged misconduct. The panel will review evidence and determine whether charges should be brought. No dates are provided in the readable text.
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Harrison
Chicago Mayor Harrison charged in Iroquois theater probe
Coroner Traeger reports implied homicide charges against city officials over theater disaster. Mayor Harrison Fire Marshal Musham and Building Commissioner Williams face possible bonds while others await arrest. a special grand jury to reopen the inquiry is planned as officials resist accountability.
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Chicago
Harrison
Mushum
Carter H. Harrison
Witt J. Davis
Geo. Williame
Howard Loughlin
Wil Tame
William Sallers
Freman
James E. Cummings
Willams McMullen
William Heary
J. Davin
Pitty
Carter
Warrigon
Witituma
Musham
Carter H. Harerion
Troquois
Williams
Grens
Williarm Sallers
Salters
McMullen
Curm
Mings
Trapger
Willams
Eypenrance
Grand
Ube Iroquois Theater
Iar
Treeger
Wil J. Davis
Eee Io
Cortner Traeger
Spebnet
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Judge Pollock
Hoeh
Senator
Victor
Cage
Stratton
EN City
Gerad
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Frazer
John Serinck
Joe Smithorum
Edward Twiggen
J. A. Wagoner
Yeoman
Edward Emith
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Murdock
Selwyn Taylor
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Curtis-Walker
Voth
Atlantic
Sol
Standhur
George Lewi Je
Associated Press
Mr. Lews
King's Bench
Led Court of Justice
Wiltaker Wright
Justine Hingham
Bigham
Dufferts
Elghinn
Lake View
London & Glebe
Standard
Highammala
Justice Birham
Caimed
Pimesli
Tamdon &Globe Financial
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Agricultural College
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