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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1901

Page

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Smuggler Union Mine Disaster At Telluride

Denver reports the Smuggler-Union mine fire near Bullion Tunnel killed many and trapped two hundred workers. Smoke choked tunnels as flames burned mine buildings. rescue crews battled to reach seven to nine levels below surface while officials planned continued recovery efforts and closure of the mine for a month.

Welluride Sminggla-Taion Abamtalnatn Hulton Wallabes Barta Aime Wid Sheridan Stinegier-Cilen Telluride New York Boston Cmpipariat Mayshall Gukih Denver Hulllon John Porter Thin Sity A. MH. Fowler Almut New England Exploration Company J. Lawrene New England Corn RB Heston Lawrence Arthur Collins

Miners Tragedy in Telluride Sparks Rescue Efforts

Reported in Denver from Telluride: Smuggler-Union mine disaster leaves many dead and families in shock. Rescue teams battled sulphur gas and rugged tunnels as officials contemplate inquests, relief funds, and state aid for widows and orphans.

Soldier Kills, Surrenders After Local Crisis at Fort Riley

Buchanan of troop D Fourteenth who killed Policemen White and Cooper at Fort Riley vicinity was found dead in his cell from hanging. Sheriff found weapon and details indicate a suicide. Escape earlier sparked talk of lynching but crowd cooled. Buchanan, an Indiana-enlisted man ten months ago, was deemed a rough character.

Junction City Kas Buchanan Aiairs Fort Riley Here White Cooper Backunan Sue Chanin Indiana

Drego Shale Mill Runs During Mr Gage Absence Test

Reports say the Gate cyanide process will be tested at Smoky Hill without Mr Gage. J T Lovewell leads the operation with Cushing Veale syndicate members overseeing a ten day trial. If successful, the Cushing syndicate may construct a new mill promptly.

Drego Gage Mr. Gage Simoky Hill Fred Close Veale Cushing Synitifair Ttem J.T. Lovewell Love Well Io Smoky Hill Tris Lovewell Gore Bens Cushing Syndicate

Murder Verdict Returns Second Degree Finding

The jury in the case of Oawesn Kon, charged with the murder of W A Stranberger, returned a verdict of murder in the second degree last evening. The jury was out about four and a half hours after a seven day district court engagement.

Oawesn Kon Witline Reed W. A. Stranberger

Seven Die as Trains Crash Near Franconia

A catastrophic head on collision between eastbound and westbound trains near Franconia, California, killed seven trainmen and injured fourteen others, with three passengers hurt. Two locomotives exploded, three engines were destroyed, and five cars burned, leaving wreckage and a chaotic scene as crews attempted rescue and evacuation.

Los Angeles Cal Franconia Mic Tralia P.M. Eingott FP. Goldsmith FE. Earnhardt Walter Duvoraxe W. L. Case A.W. Armitage Sam Brown Walter Bodice Joe Morse E.R. Higgins Buddy J. R. Willams Law, Fule State Street Chicago H.W. Webb Dearborn Street Otte Bare Cook Thomas H. Owen Lac Salle Street JH. Arnold Twenty Seventh Street J. W. Bryant West Fifty-fourth Place T. J. Steenson Pasadena W. L. Franklin San Francisco H. H. Gibben Oakland Wranconia Runimne Ume Case Armitage Needles Weetend Los Myelin Santa Fe

Man Plunges Into Furnace and Is Roasted Beyond Recognition

Pittsburg reports a man, about 40s, leapt into a Scheedberger furnace cage at Fourteenth and Kana streets, his body quickly roasted. Workmen pulled him free as the furnace emitted intense heat. he could not be identified, last seen at the scene wearing black laced shoes and a sandy moustache. The body was sent to the morgue.

Pittsburg Scheedberger Fourteenth Kana Holsting Thomas Lev Lee Lew

Santa Fe May Offer One Fare For Midwinter Exposition

Santa Fe officials signal support for a one fare rate for the Midwinter Exposition, but only on select days. They argue a limited open rate will aid the exposition more than continuous cheap travel, hoping other railways will follow Topeka's lead.

Santa Fe Sante Fe

RIDDLED WITH SHOT IN CANADIAN BROTHERS ATTACK

Chicago date November 21 Charles and John Miller of Toronto were shot by Robert Coburn who believed they planned to rob him. John Miller seriously wounded and Coburn drove four miles to a police station with the unconscious man. Coburn detained as police investigated the incident.

Chicago Charles John Miller Toronto Canada John Robert Coburn Coburn

Order of Midnight Sun conspiracy report confirmed

Seattle newspaper reports it will publish this afternoon documents and seals tied to the Order of the Midnight Sun, a noted secret society accused of plotting to overthrow Canadian authority in the Klondike. The Times claims to possess pos-session seals and records supporting the San Francisco Call’s earlier account from the previous Saturday.

Seattle Wash the Times Klondike San Praneises Times

Queen Drage Slapped by King in Servia Quarrel

London reports a dispute between Queen Drage and King Alexander of Servia. A published dispatch claims the king slapped the queen, who then drank poison but survived after medical aid. Temperatures of large cities across the United States are listed for November 21 with readings from New York to Minneapolis.

London Huda Pest Drage Alexander Servia

Lola Bonine Another Eve in Ayers Murder Trial

Washington November 21 The Lola Min Banta murder trial of James Seymour Ayers Jr opens with Assistant District Attorney Taggart outlining the governments theory. He argues Ayers was killed in a felonious malicious act by the prisoner after an on again off again relationship and a window entry. The first witness, Francis the diagram draughtsman, detailed the Kenmore hotel fourth floor layout as the court adjourned for lunch.

Washington Lola Min Banta James Seymour Ayers, Jr Earnert Atorney Hugh Tt. Taggart Taesart Ayers Bali Aun Bor Mr. Taggart Tonine Ronine Ayert Abe Cane Tageart Kenmort Hotel Ayer

Paroled convict returned to penitentiary for intoxication attempt

Arthur B. Cates, a colored man on parole, was returned to the Kansas penitentiary in Wichita after becoming intoxicated and attempting to stab a man. He had served eight of fourteen years for murder and had nine months on parole.

Wichita, Kas Arthur B. Cates Wichita

Colorado Telegraph Sold to Local Syndicate in Colorado Springs

The Colorado Telegraph, the city’s leading evening paper, was sold to a local syndicate for 155000, the largest newspaper deal in the state outside Denver. Owner Lewis Gisford resigns with equity settled at 94000, and the Evening Mail will be consolidated with the Telegraph under a single title.

Colnra Springs Colo Nev Colorado Telegraph Denver Lewis Gisford Evening Mail

Woman Held for Murder in New York Case

Mrs Elizabeth Tule of Chicago was arraigned in Hoboken after arrest on murder charge in the death of her 6 year old daughter named Emeline. Recorder Stanton presided as she was accompanied by singers Russ and Heppenheimer. Police Captain Hayes asked that examination be adjourned pending an autopsy result anticipated today by County Physician Converse.

New York Elizabeth Tule Chicago Hoboken Emeline Finboken Stanton Dale Russ and Heppenheimer Hayes Converse

Colon Quiet as Liberals Seize Office in Colon

Still Hold Colon Colombia November 21 Liberal forces control Colon and plan to formalize gains by appointing a commission to take over offices. Roads and rail stations between Colon and Last Cartagena claimed under Liberal control. No immediate attack on Panama. U.S. to protect railroad and foreign interests. Transit and telegraph remain functioning.

Colon Colombia Yestern Barrera Liberal Foruw Department of the Interior Senor Espricita Panama Railroad Panama Uhr vNtoMs Zaldane Gatun Carades Pana Calon Domingo Diaz Dina Sarria U. S Machias Cotan Washington Neva ¢i Secretary of the Navy Bas Perry Towa Coton

King’s Health Reported Strong Despite Rumors

New York dispatch quotes London sources dismissing claims of royal illness. The king is said to laugh at reports, hunt and shoot in bad weather, and show no threat to health. London tradesmen supposedly would have faced higher coronation year insurance charges if facts had been known.

New York London the Tribune Informaton Huntire Bim Almont

I O O F Grand Lodge Bond Dispute Over Missing Funds

Officials of the I O O F grand lodge dispute a $3,500 bond claim with American Surety after D W Kent allegedly absconded with lodge funds totaling $5,000. The lodge contends the surety may challenge payment while admitting lax financial controls allowed improper handling of receipts and funds.

I. O. O. F. Grand Fosse American Surety Company D. W. Kent Kent Lodge

Evangelistic Revival at Westminster Church Gets Mixed Report

A Westminister Presbyterian revival program is reported to proceed with scheduled meetings this week including afternoon sessions Thursday and Friday at 3 o clock. Attendance is described as strong and spiritually uplifting with broad church and community interest despite a contested claim about tonight’s service. Weather outlook calls for fair conditions in Chicago area with southerly winds.

Westminster Hey. LC Denise Westminster Presbyterian Church

Convicted In Second Degree Murder In Kansas

After a lengthy trial in Osage County the jury found Klusmire guilty of murder in the second degree for the killing of his wife. He showed no emotion as the verdict was read and faces a possible sentence of up to life in prison or 21 years. A motion for a new trial was noted and will be heard tomorrow morning as the court adjourned late today.

Oxkaloosa Kan Klusmire Graham Sidney Hayden Jiement Wan Tuck

Aguinaldo Seeks Permission to Address Congress in Manila

In Manila Aguinaldo asks General Chartes for permission to travel before congress and speak for the Filipino people. He aims to be accompanied by eight friends and to tour various regions, while insurgents abroad and in Hong Kong consider oaths to the United States. A fund in Magile backs efforts to save General Torres, who was executed after being charged with war wrongdoing. Several conferees will be urged to join the campaign.

Manila Noy Aguinaldo Chartes Philippines Comeres Guar Europe Hong Kong Taft Allegianer United States Thie Wetian Pean Buling Magiile Isidore ‘Torres Thin Pent Torren

Medics May Abandon Topeka Visit Over Washburn Clash

Fragmented game note shows Topeka medical team planning to cancel or reschedule a Kansas City clash with Washburn. Doctors and Washburn officials dispute recognition and prior scheduling, with talks of a Saturday game if Washburn seeks a rematch.

Kansas City Medien Washburn Sutunday Soctors Washburn Thadder Peaton Texas Ffill Topeka Kansan

Commissions, Appointments, and Guilty Plea Reported

Adjutant General 8M Foehae announced commissions appointing Roy Leatherberry as first lieutenant and William Brogan as second lieutenant of Company T, Enporta, with Vernon R Carbutt named captain of Company H and Clinton B. Boewrae as second, amid other promotions. Highwayman pleads guilty in Washington after robbing an M and T train, with inspector statements and penitentiary terms noted.

Foehae Roy J. Leatherberry KN. G William F. Brogan Enporta Vernon R Carbutt Secor Fram Hyser Ax Lnapean Clinton B. Boewrae Washington Houck Todiy Caney Iar

Chicago In Shut Out Springfield Court Pleads Equalization

In a federal court today Judge Hamaphrey ruled the city of Chicago against Springfield. The decision centers on a request for equalization adjustments affecting state finances and associated legal actions.

Chicago Springfield Federal Hamaphrey Chis Sage Brome & Iy Fraicani Ion Beccccdii Prince State of Equalization

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