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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1900

Page

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Blue Eyed Harry Lyons On The Stand In Sells Case

In Columbus Ohio December Lyons faced relentless cross examination by Attorney Peters about letters to Mrs Sells and his marriage allegations. He described confusion and memory gaps as he testified under pressure, denying or recalling parts of the correspondence while nervously facing questions about his actions and motives.

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Fragmented Testimony Involving Mrs Sells Case

A long courtroom transcript reveals James Lyons acknowledging clandestine correspondence with Mrs. Sells and Florence, with questions about kisses and memories. The attorney questions Lyons about timing, places, and whether past letters influenced his conduct, while Lyons recalls visits to California and interactions at Logan and in Pittsburgh.

El Dorado Case Climax as Witness Names Mrs Castle Aggressor

A dramatic El Dorado case reaches its peak as an excellent witness testifies that Mrs Castle was the aggressor and that the deceased woman invited her to the house. The testimony centers on the confrontation and the deadly outcome, shaping the trial's direction.

Was But One Razor The First Blow Not Struck by Defendant

Jessie Morrison testified in a fatal quarrel case at El Dorado Kansas with Mrs Castle. The pale witness described threats and a struggle in which a razor cut Morrison, leading to Mrs Castle's death. The crowd filled the courtroom as Mitchell Castle and family observed, and Morrison maintained calm under cross examination.

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Kansas Crop Bulletin Records Record Wheat Peak Yield

The Kansas state board of agriculture issues the final crop bulletin for 1899 detailing winter wheat yield at 76,090,442 bushels the highest on record and worth 19 million more than last year while corn drops 60,659,755 bushels in yield but boosts total value of wheat corn and oats to 88.18 million dollars an increase of 7.29 million from 1898. The bulletin lists yields by counties and notes overall gains in value despite corn shortfalls.

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Operators Strike Shuts Gulf Lines in Texas

A telegraphers strike by Gulf, Culoristio de Santa Fe workers halts orders from junction points. In Galveston a conference with no manager took place while talks with President Fister failed to yield. Ten hour shifts and other demands risk widespread unemployment as talks continue and a possible broader walkout looms.

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Terms for Kruger

A New York dispatch cites comments on Kruger and Anglo Boer relations. It notes possible surrender conditions and England may permit a Boer republic in northern Transvaal if Kruger agrees to surrender. France’s influence and German reactions are mentioned as shaping Europe’s stance.

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New Law and Order Meeting Planned at Auditorium

Henry Allen and Bishop gh will speak at a TrueA Mneting presided by Edward Witter. J. Allen Tey and A. B. Heatwood discuss law and order. Fearon notes the event grows from new oral meetings at Trodimané Stmns and aims to aid workers in law and order efforts. William Allen White of Exiporia was invited but unavailable.

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Well Known Citizen Escapes With Light Fine For Shooting

James Pin e d $25 in district court yesterday afternoon. A neighborly dispute over a late lint led to a shooting two years ago in North Topeka. He was given a light fine and costs were paid, with the public record noting the outcome as a lenient sentence.

James North Topeka Jasons

Weather Forecast Incomplete Report Sees Mixed Sky

Fragmentary weather note states fair weather continues with a forecast cut in and out. It records a midnight high near 37 degrees and a 0.05 inch rainfall yesterday afternoon, with northerly winds.

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Funston's Fight Ensnares Filipino Forces Across Nehieo River

Dispatches report US forces under Funston charge across the Nehieo River routing Filipino troops. Reinforcements are requested for Bahul as Manila mobilizes. Early December broadcasts indicate intensifying activity with artillery exchanges and coastal movements across northern fronts.

Grout Bill Up in Senate and House Action

Washington December 7—House debate focuses on antishipment of imitation apparel and contraband goods with penalties. Senate adjourns to next Monday after vote on related measures, weather outlook shows cold front and windy conditions with brief forecast.

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