Trial Highlights Grownsome Testimony in Collins Case
Testimony heats up with colored witnesses corroborating key points. John Collins seeks an assassin and the main witnesses, including Johnson Jordan and Miss Babcock, are slated to testify. Court crowds fill the square as details emerge from Harper and Jordan about telegrams, diamond evidence, and plans for the murder.
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Court House
Earny
Bresthead
Lawrence
Watkins Land Mid Lawn Company
John Collins
Coline Patt
Jess Harper
Johnson Jordan
State Journal
Was
Tollowa
John Cullins
Topeka
Benny
John
Jord
Hayden
Grant Meade
Lamond Stud
Othe Collins Stud
Harper
Setendante
Collins
Dawson Q
John Collings
Murper
Eldridgs House
Jordan
Eldridie
Col- Pine
SPO
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Kano
Walter Howe
Cornelius Carter
Har- Daemola
Jetmore
John Collis
Benetmere
Carter
del Harbaugh
Park
Reed
O'Bryan
Witnesses Testify in John Collins Murder Trial
The trial resumes with cross examinations as Harper and Collins associates testify. Witnesses describe loan arrangements, the diamond sighting, and May events in Lawrence and Topeka. Deliberations focus on the killer’s motives, alibis, and connections to a pistols handover and a possible $75 payment.
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Mr Haysen
Harbaugh
Ube
John
Safford
Hayden
Conkle
Chadwick
Lawrence
Harer
Ross Broadhead
Crowded Train Excursion Draws Record Turnout
The Merchants excursion from Manhattan to Topeka drew 349 travelers, far exceeding last year. Passengers from Manhattan, Wamego, Rescue, St Marys, Silver Lake, Rossville and nearby towns filled five coaches, with many shoppers ready for Christmas deals. The State Journal provided copies on board as the train paused at St Marys, and participation surpassed the prior years by a wide margin.
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Manhattan
Union Pacific
Tupeks
Bilver Lake
Asia
BL Brown
Menhattan
H. ¢. Shaffer
H. Kelly
Brixg
Letitia Lamb
Nettle Hayden
A. C. Little
Walters
T. C. Rasmussen
Carl Frank
Anna Frank
Marie Kemneté
CL. Shaffer
Bardell
J. J. Barnes
G. H. Failyer
H. 8. Wilard
Hen Cattell
Geo. Briner
W. J. Tennant
D. W. Briner
R. B. Spilman
C. B Durtop
A Wella
Frank Thornton
H. B. Shepherd
J. A. Finney
Wamego
Roy Morrisey
S. A. Stonebreaker
B.A. Pierson
F. D. Woodford
H. V. Docquet
J. W. Dolman
Harrison Fox
Hert Morris
Oral Sprague
Roy Weddle
Eaton
Lizzie Mork
Geo. Dietrick
A. M. Dearing
J. Ewords
Geo. Flounders
Mra
C. W. Wilkinson
Wm. Leilfogle
Henry Breyneger
Chas Morrie
J. W. Walton
Chas
Kemper
Chas. Eastner
Louie Kaatser
A. Melern
F. G. W. Travis
W. A. Rogers
J. A. Hoffa
C. B. Lane
Clyde Rogers
E. M. Staples
St. Marys
Jon. Pearl
Uziah Province
Henry
Margaret Hammerschmidt
Molly Koster
G. M. Hoover
Edith Hoover
Tra Atchison
J. F. Atchison
Dennis
Kent
St George
Belvue
Sliver Lake
Oil Trust Chartered in Trenton N J
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state for the American Tirseei Oil Company with authorized capital stock of 51.00 million are recorded. Incorporators Adrian Larkin Arthur Van Brunt and Francis L Patton, all of Jersey City, listed as directors or organizers. Weather update notes colder conditions for Kansas tonight and Wednesday with brisk northwest winds. An ad promotes Flor de Langendorf cigars from Geo Stansfield at 2 Kansas Ave as a Christmas gift idea.
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Martin Maroney
Lawrence
John Collins
Collins
Mr. Collins
Weymuller
Jess Harper
Mr. Godard
Harry Weymuller
Willie Sul
Warren
New Jersey
Alm
Weymoller
Chicago
Kansas
GEO
Stansfield
Kacsas Ave
Two New State Banks Chartered in Graham County
The Graham County bank of Hilly City and The State bank of Elaimore received charters today. Graham County Bank is capitalized at 10,000 dollars with 24 stockholders led by J.T. Lawis and D.C. Greenwood among others. The State bank of Elaimore lists owners from Humbold to Haganville and Mooreland figures, with a growing push to reorganize banks within the next year regardless of legislative compulsion.
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Lene
Dneepperaee
Bo Bf Gtr
Breidenthal
Atute
Graham County Bank
Hilly City
Capitis
Ifo
J.T. Lawis
D.C
Vickers Sons & Mawiss Eye Newport News Yard Stake
Rumor says the famed Vickers firm may take a large interest in Newport News shipyard as ongoing godations edge toward a hopeful conclusion. The Tribune notes potential expansion into exinoa F odin blisned production amid persistent industry signals.
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New York
Tribune
Fogle
Vickers Sons & Mawiss
Newport News
Odin
SIMON CAN'T SLIT DOWN NEW YORK RACE
fragmented OCR reports a political scene in New York with references to Simon, Democratic, Republican, and Populist alignments. mentions Tim I and Mas Tach amid a crowded, unclear race description.
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Simon
New York
Jawepu
Eiman
Oregon
Butler
Tachee Eng
W H Robertson Dead in New York Political Circle
W H Robertson dies after long illness at age 90. He served as collector of the port for New York and held a role in President Garfield’s administration. The resignation of New York senators Roscoe Dinkling and Thomas Piast was noted amid Republican split in the state party.
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Robertean
New York
Ind
Garfeld
Roscoe Dinkling
Thomas
Piast
Ted
Republican Party of
Neadtors
Germany can have them new york special to the hope set
A fragmented wartime dispatch from Warbington reports renewed advices about American peace negotiations. It claims Spain will end the conflict and hints at German acceptance of terms. The message mentions various names and officials and references recent government positions.
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New York
Pec
Warbington
Asericen
Spain
Calan
Steenberg
Altwes Fon
Hey
Fricherr von
Candiani's Epfigy in New York December Scene
An obscure city fragment discusses authorities working to prevent unrest amid independence rhetoric and threats. The piece mentions Candiani linked to a controversial event, with references to safety measures and retaliation plans, in a December context. The text is garbled but centers on public order and political tension in New York.
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New York
Grover Cleveland Aboard Yacht In Collision
The steam yacht Oneida carrying owner F C Benedict and ex President Grover Cleveland collided with a transfer float off the Battery Wall in New York Harbor. The bowsprit was carried away. Cleveland and Benedict landed at the Battery while the yacht continued up the East River.
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