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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1898
Page
1
Witnesses largely echo Grace Collins's claim that John Collins locked the balcony door, while young Collins testified he found it open. The consistent thread across statements highlights an important fact in the ongoing trial proceedings.
In Topeka a murder case unfolds with tense courtroom exchanges and dramatic eyewitness questions. The Cotline family attends as cross-examinations probe entrances stairs closets and basement access while residents recall a gunshot and a woman crying for help near the Collins residence.
Court recesses as Mr Pickens examination ends. Witnesses A W Knowles and Edwin Lange describe scenes at the Collins residence on May 12 13 including gun location near the bed folding doors open and Mrs Collins distress. Lange testifies John Collins aided by Grace Collins and others were present while evidence of gun position and wounds is noted with police and court procedures continuing.
Madrid dispatches report the Philippine insurgents refuse to recognize the cession to the United States and vow to resist. Claims say the US may need 70,000 troops to quell the rebellion and that the insurgents hold 10,900 Spanish prisoners to force into service.
Madrid Dec 1 An official dispatch from General Rios governor of the Virgin Islands reports Spanish troops at Tollo made a successful engagement inflicting heavy losses on insurgents. The dispatch says the insurgent spread is aimed at Americans, not Spaniards. Premier Sagusta denies reports that General Rio is negotiating surrender to the insurgents.
The article discusses how individual reactions to poisons and foods vary, noting that some tolerate or suffer from certain substances differently. It warns that malarial districts, kidney or liver issues, and alum in flour can influence adverse effects, stressing prudent, individualized dietary choices based on constitution.
In Philadelphia on December 1 the court of quarter sessions set trial start for the United States Senator Quay conspiracy case. Judge Finnetter denied defense motions to dismiss the five indictments returned by the grand jury.
Portier, a young Frenchman, killed his English former lover Jennie Andrews after following her from Australia across the ocean. He entered the Green House, locked the door, and fatally mutilated the victim while wielding a bloody knife. Witnesses heard a piercing scream as guards confronted him.
Lawrence, rec. 1.-merpert U. Avery, right end, was today unanimously elected captain of the Kansas university football team for the 1899 season. Captain Arthur Mosse declined re election and Harry Hess refused to be candidate. Avery has been second on the team, playing tackle last year and end this year. He is known as conscientious and heady, and is a able player. Avery's home is Dodge City and he is a junior in the School of Engineering.
The State House rotunda and dome were lit with electric lights for the first time. A chandelier of eighty lights hangs beneath the dome with 32 side lights halfway down and 32 more near the third floor. Copper pillars and the roof reflect the glow, while top fixtures are shaded for relief. Incandescent lighting extends through corridors up to the second door in the west wing as connections are finalized. An arc light sits at the center of the dark ground floor to aid visibility.
Alton officials report the front door of the post office was pried open during the night. The malt sack from St Louis was moved to the vestibule and stolen. The sack held forty pounds of first class mail though the exact contents and value remain unknown.
Washington December 1 The monthly comparative statement by the government shows November receipts totaling 18 900 215 AK compared with 21 853 40 for November last year. Excluding Pacific tulluard settlement 15 000 000 the month’s receipts exceeded November 1897 by about 12 560 000. Customs brought in 15 835 200 an increase of 5 000 000 from internal revenue sources 21 336 745 an increase of nearly 5 000 000. Disbursements for the first month amounted to 49 000 080 an increase on account of the war of nearly 11 000 000. Since July receipts totaled 204 057 00 compared with 148 119 878 for 1897.
Lawrence Kansas dispatch from Manila confirms the safe arrival of the first detachment of the Twentieth Kansas regiment aboard the transport Indiana. Metcalf, the junior major from Lawrence, and Detachment 1 under General Otis telegraphed from Masilla announcing no deaths, little sickness, and orderly voyage.
Wichita December 1 jury verdict for Wilson & Johnson of Hoxton against the Bank of Douglass for 1000 in a dull legal contest linked to the Campbell Produce company failure. The suit stemmed from an 1805 Homense business and prompts similar actions by about thirty Kansas firms totaling near 12000. Wilson & Johnson, commission merchants, paid drafts the bank allegedly conspired to fund with funds never intended for payment.
Sedalia Mo December report details a staged Missouri Pacific train robbery planned since May. Engineers James West and conductor E Stubblefield joined forces with accomplices after initial contact in a saloon. Cunningham, the third conspirator, provides a confession outlining the recruitment and threats used to secure cooperation. West and Stubblefield face a December 8 preliminary hearing.
Wichna Joe 2 a commy of sixteen negroes leaves Oklahoma City for Liberia. Led by farmer Appleberry who sold Fork Creek farm for 3000 dollars. Jisnop stooke of Guthrie will Porgeh at Church of the Good Rhep ard corner of Laurent and Eb Streets in North Topeka at 7ath evening. Rev Wm K Vonn of Wellington will assist.
The Creditoria of Grant G. Gillett prepare to seek bankruptcy in federal court within days. Woodbine cattle king Gillett faces multiple mortgage entanglements as creditors prepare to distribute assets from his ranch equitably under bankruptcy.
Isaac Stead once a wealthy Toledo and Kiaun manufacturer with vent heating apparatus faces bankruptcy in U S court. Petition shows assets at zero and creditors as banks and commercial houses nationwide.
A chaotic report describes Cleveland activity as trust begins to work while a westbound Santa Fe train incident near Wellington, Kansas results in a man fatally injured after being dragged by a train. The victim is identified as Stephen A. Douging, with a travel ticket from Paverport to Dallas Texas.
D W Mulgate identifies Frank Brocka as the favored mayoral candidate in a cautious political selection. The Journal reports Mayor Fellows pursuing a third term, while Koen pel ticland mounts support and Fallows faces scrutiny over securing sufficient backing. Opinion polls suggest active effort and early work by supporters for their preferred candidates.
The General Conference of the Methodist church, held in Chicago, selected the city to host the next quadrennial gathering. After protracted talks, Chicago was chosen over Minneapolis and other candidates, with Chicago Methodists pledging 25,000 dollars for entertainment expenses and aiming to raise 50,000 dollars to cover all conference costs.
The Tradesmen's National Bank in New York suspended operations October 4 and reopened doors for liquidation. Depositors hold $1,008,000 plus 3618.00 in church funds. 50 percent of this will be paid in January. Depositors receiving $100 today. County Treasurer Phillips notes tax increases and rising payments, with daily balances and cash reports improving.
A note records that a meeting could not proceed today because preparations were unfinished. At 3 pm it was determined the preliminary clerical work was not complete, so the assembly was postponed to 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon.
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