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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1901

Page

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Explosion Wrecks Chicago Laundry Crowd Near 100 At Work

A boiler explosion tore through a two story brick building in Chicago’s West Side, burying workers as the steam laundry burned. Eight dead, 23 injured, and five missing, with twelve girls pulled from rubble and many others wounded or trapped amid falling walls and shattered glass. Firemen fought the blaze as investigators and rescuers worked through the night, listing the dead and seriously injured while authorities sought missing employees.

Friesen Marth Boller Tareas Vannik Eorg McVall Farina Railek Sepesiler Kruwent Wores Sebrask Michie Geen Katherine Welly Witten Beas

Fractured Word Fragments From a Fatal Vehicle Crash

Fragmentary OCR text describes a deadly wreck with bodies found among debris. It notes rescuers, heavy machinery, and ongoing search for victims as officials assess the scene and casualties in the unfolding tragedy.

Chicago Storm Swept City Stricken by Severe Wind Damage

A historic storm swept Chicago causing extensive property damage, blown windows, and downed power and telecommunication lines. Officials warn restoration may take days as high winds cut marine and shipping operations, with widespread disruption across transportation and services.

Fears for Harrison Rise In Indianapolis Medical Update

General Flartburts Whee wealthie not critical Dr Henry Jameson has called in Dr Evan Hadley to attend the x-president Harrison case. Jameson reports sharp congestion in the chest with fever around 102.35 and respiration 20 to 30. prognosis uncertain with risk of pneumonia.

Indianapatis Ind Flartburts Whee Althiee Charlie Henry Jameson Evan Hadley Pruik Dermy Haa Jameson Maressott Turndey Garivral Harris Artischa Frurrtaen Sfierncon Jameson Mala

Hughes Wins Defeats J.8 Warner For Nomination For Mayor

Hughes defeats J.8 Warner to secure the nomination for mayor. His majority runs near eight hundred votes in a closely watched city race.

J. 8. Warner

Women Worked Hard to Get Out Their Vote in Hughes Lead

The article reports a Comeback style political primary in Topeka where J. W. B. Hughes won the mayoral nomination by a large margin amid strong women voters. It notes organized Hughes supporters, precinct by precinct results, and mentions opponents like Warner and Green with implications of post election shifts and references to law and order themes.

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Mrs Nation Out Again Bonded to Keep the Peace

Mrs Corzie Nation was released from county jail after posting a 2000 bond and will live in Topeka. Her brother CH Moore, J C McElroy, and others signed the bond. The scene in court drew crowd attention as Nation argued with the judge before a seat was finally granted and she prepared to return home with husband Davy Nation.

Corzie Nation Horace Topeka Nation CH. Moore Tram Labelle J. ©. McElroy Tiem Kansan

Lynching Rumor Circulates After Gambie Family Murders

Chicago dispatch reports a mob rumor that nine suspects including white man Broad and several Black individuals may be lynched over the Gambie murder in Carthage Mississippi. The mob allegedly attacked the Gambie home and a fire was set to conceal the crime, with victims said to number nine.

Chicago Tribune Carthage Miss Carthenge Canton Broad Gambie Russell Brand Andrew Boyd Famed Smith Minnie Smith John Oliver Gray Maud Glimore Will Wings Levy Lewis West Griffin James Gamble

Nation case ends in hung jury after long deliberations

In Wichita Kansas the jury in the Mrs Nation case failed to reach a verdict after twenty two hours of deliberations and has been discharged from further bearing in the case.

Wichita Kan March State Aggitiat Mra Nation Bas

Conger Leaves Pekin After Farewell at Station

United States Minister Conger departed Pekin this morning amid a farewell crowd at the railway station. Foreign ministers and officials saw him off as parting honors marked by a brief family farewell and public goodbyes at the station.

Pekin United States Conger

Too Easy On Boers in British Policy Debate

New York March 11 The London correspondent for the Tribune reports cautious negotiations toward terms that could be acceptable to the Boers. Cape Colony signals suggest Britain should grant concessions acceptable to the race while Great Britain remains divided on the matter. The general view holds the empire will not jeopardize future territorial arrangements.

New York London the Tribune Sage Cape Colony

Methods to Meet at Kansas Conference Opens in Topeka

The Kansas Conference of the Methodist church opens in Topeka with Rev. Malt Hughes of Independence Avenue Methodist Church delivering the annual sermon on The Imperialian of Christ and the King of His Kingdom. Notable attendees include Bishop Mer Fell and John A. Walder of Cincinnati. lectures and services feature Dr. Little of Northwestern University and Rev. J. M. Kim DD of Philadelphia.

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Nine natives tried for murder amid anti-American fear in Calamba

Report from Manila on March 11 describes the trial of nine natives charged with murdering Quisimbing, Calamba’s president, during rising unrest. The accused, linked to a secret society, faced fears of being buried alive as tension and resistance to American rule spread through occupied territory.

Manila Quisimbing Presidente Calamba Hecana Tie Dinitove Ameticnhs

Vague Russian Fronts and Industrial Plans Reported

A correspondence from St Petershure discusses rising reactionary currents led by editor Komar and associates of Nove Vremya. It notes efforts to educate youth in ancient customs, revive Russian antiquity, and cultivate language, with plans for broad state projects including earthquake monitoring, hospital and church support, and substantial railway material orders to boost output and self-government.

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De Wet’s Swift Trek Moves Eastward Across Free State

Bloemroton reports General De Wet advancing steadily at about two degrees per day toward the southeast. He is now west of Morosea near Severelbenall, with De Wetaar, Bquuhield, and Rouxville withdrawn to safety as forces pull back.

Bloemrotten de Wet

Attacks Growl Over Manchuria Crisis Amid Global Tension

A chaotic dispatch from London and Pekin outlines escalating pressures over Manchuria as Russia and Germany signaled hard terms, while the United States and allied powers weigh influence. American envoy Conger signals ongoing diplomacy and potential settlement efforts amid Boxer uprisings and foreign troops in China.

Bryan in New York with Bryan’s day in tow

New York reporters note Charles H. Parkhurst’s remarks about Mr Bryan’s presence in morning services. Observers describe a cautious approach by Bryan’s supporters and describe the political tension surrounding his visit in a precinct with wary public reaction.

New York Bryan Poe Charles H. Parkhuret Rye

Allotment Sale Of Indian Land On March 13

The United States plans a land sale involving over 1 200 meters along Franklin River. The land allotment was made to Munsee and related tribes for their circle voyage. Mr Nealewy will meet Prof McKay to study the dairy industry and investigate farm operations.

United States Franklin Minsiey Sra J. i Niseiey Nealewy Prof McKay Mnal Counirs Ulbo Ormendots Agi Uskag

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