People's Pilot, Volume 4, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 May 1895 — Jack Smith Killed by Marshal Kelly. [ARTICLE]

Jack Smith Killed by Marshal Kelly.

Cripple Creek, Col., May 14—Tack Smith, the famous leader of the Bull Hill miners, was shot and killed by Marshal Jack Kelly of Altman yesterday. The marshal also shot George Popst, a Vniner who was with Smith. The miners threaten to avenge the death of their late war captain. All saloons have been closed in Victor and Altman. Martial law practically has been declared. The authorities are confiscating all weapons they can find.