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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1901
Page
1
Relatives and officials gather at the Indianapolis scene as General Harrison’s condition worsens after a prolonged illness. Messengers convey sympathy from across the country while doctors urge caution about the dying process. Family members arrive. Carnegie and other dignitaries send condolences amid a tense, anxious vigil.
A mob overpowered officers and burned John Hendersom a colored man who had confessed to murder. The crowd swelled with thousands arriving from neighboring towns as the execution took place beside the court house, despite appeals for restraint. The incident drew out sections of the community, with others seeking to intervene and stop the lynching.
The body of Sherman Harris, a Negro, was found swinging from a tree along the Spelman road six miles below town. He had killed Ridney King, a merchant and farmer, the day before, and apparently hanged himself this morning.
Rome March 13 The Caplian Fra crass publishes notices that the Marquis of Salvattorneet Italian minister to China will return home from Peking and resume official duties.
James Orr of the law firm Terton Waggener Orr heads the ticket as Democrats rally in Atchison. Waggener plans to oppose Donnell with partner support while tensions rise over potential opposition locally.
Snow sleet and high winds sweep Omaha and Des Moines areas, snapping telegraph lines statewide. Widespread outages disrupt Overland routes as rails report minimal delays, with heavy damage to telephone networks and continued windy conditions through the morning.
March 1 in Qheststown Captain Cort reports the Dutch steamer La Flandre, bound for Philadelphia, became unmanageable after heavy damage and refusal of aid from several ships. Friesland and several other lines declined to assist. only the West Point towed her to Queenstown after a failed attempt by the Liv to salvage.
New York, March 14. H. 3. McIntyre reports that 17 nominations exist for the Saratoga special races, with entries including B. Haggin, Capt 8. S. Hrowy and Michael Murphs. Subscriptions total $10,000, with stakes of 31,000 each and payment terms through May 1, as the event aims for a $20,000 purse and two-year-olds weight for age conditions.
In Washington naval circles debate over Bruner medals for officers who served in the war and Manila Bay rations centers on including profiles of officers from Bartilzo bets. Secretary Langhaw sent the issue to the awards board, with Hackett chairing. Medal honors will extend to those in the Samoan, Chinese, and Philippine campaigns.
James G. Stowe United States consul general to Cape Colony will sail today on the American steamer for South Hampton on his way to resume duties at Cape Town. Weather indications predict a gale and unsettled conditions in the region.
A fragmented discourse shows Home Defenders and Mrs Nation debating petition signatures to place Emerson on the mayoral ballot. Women are urged to circulate petitions while noting the need for capable workers over private quarrels. The tone calls for coordinated effort to back a “worthy” candidate through organized pressing of supporters.
A heated gathering of the Home Defenders led by Mrs Nation and Mrs Roudebush debated endorsing Hughes for mayor and whether to back the Republican and Democrat tickets. Nation pressed for a single candidate, while opponents warned against dividing the temperance vote, and discussions probed petition circulation and party alignment. The informal meeting drew other attendees including Mrs White and Senator Tom Nofiseer, ending with continued opposition to any third candidate.
March 12 report from New York states General De Wet is moving toward a peace conference with General Botha after talks involving General Kitchener and Mir Almeric Milner. British cabinet duties center on possible terms for a peace statement while De Wet moves north toward the Orange Free State frontier.
In Trenton the boiler explosion killed several workers near the Ledigh river. The men named Morgen Mork Pires man and Robvet McMullen from Pittast were among the victims. Authorities say investigators will determine the cause and whether safety failures contributed to the tragedy.
Fragmented OCR style item mentions naval command changes and port matters with names like Chappell and Portsmouth yard. Also references to St Petersburg March 12 and a wealth sworn in at four million dollars, with unclear details. The readable facts include admiralty references and a royal gesture in a period tone.
Fragments describe a scene with Nelthie devil and a conversation at Ber Nemubiir's. Confusion and envy mark the moments, with mentions of Mrs Matton and Mrs Nathun. The narrative hints at a betrayal, fear, and alternating loyalties amid a murky social web.
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