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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
1
Florence Sells testifies about Leon's visits during her absence. She recounts conversations and events to support her father's position in the court case. The defense emphasizes testimonies tied to Leon and family ties in the ongoing proceedings.
In Columbus court a 11 year old girl named Florence Fior ence McCune Sell testified about her mother's alleged conduct with Harry Lyons. She described witnessable visits to the United States Hotel and Park Hotel, and recounted letters from Clayton and Australia. The testimony painted a portrait of family ties and suspected relations spanning several years and locations.
Arguments begin in the Morrison trial amid a nationwide week in review. The Topeka Journal highlights local and national items including insurance law reform, railroad news, courtroom notes, and society notices. Sporting and theatrical items, markets, and ads fill pages with regional events and upcoming attractions.
Testimony describes Lyons entering Florence Sells mother’s bedroom, frequent visits to the living and bed rooms over years, and attempts to involve the mother with Bott and Hoster during calls. Florence recalls restraining actions and late night visits involving guests, with ties and a nightshirt linked to Lyons. Courts addressed diary contents and potential publication as evidence, while forecasts note Kansas weather.
Morgan the canvasser heard the fatal call and noted the defendant's response. He later heard glass crash and a door shut as tragedy ended. Evidence is complete as the judge charges the jury and a formal argument begins.
El Dorado Kansas witnesses clash over Olin Castle homicide testimony. Jesse Morrison faces potential acquittal while A J Morgan’s deposition strengthens the defense. Court adjourns amid jury instructions and jurors ready for final arguments.
Judge Shinn instructed the jury in the Jessie Morrison case in El Dorado. County Attorney Brumback opened for the state as defense rested. The judge gave no time limits and the room was packed with onlookers awaiting the Hood of oratory promising. Morrison testified effectively while Belle Ing’s testimony previously supported the defense. The instruction allowed conviction on various degrees of murder or manslaughter with potential sentences from six months to five years.
San Diego reports rapid preparations for Iowa and Philadelphia to sail at once. Admirals reassured orders aimed at coastwise movement while a sudden threat interrupts the Hathher near Buena Ventura with revolutionaries and claims of a declared blockade. A balance of troop movements and a reported 100 government troops encamped at Panama adds to the unsettled scene.
Hard pressed Gen Dewet appears in danger as British columns close on three sides with swollen rivers blocking front. News notes four colonial chase may end in capture. Dec 2 reports locate Dewet. dispersed Boer force escapes. Boers capture 77,000 sheep near Krugersdorp. Kitchener dispatch says De Wet treks northeast after failing to cross Commasis bridge. he is pressed from multiple sides.
A Windsor dispatch says court circles fear for Queen Victoria as reports of the Empress Frederick's throat cancer rise. The queen has lost appetite and sleeps poorly, once enjoyed long drives and walks. Doctors reportedly restrict her routine while rumors swirl about her health and the Crown.
A sharp rise in rhetorical attacks targets Joseph Chamberlain following aggressive moves abroad and domestic policy clashes. The piece notes intensified political commentary and calls for scrutiny of leadership, with a focus on public reaction and possible shifts in party positions.
The War Office expresses concern over General De Wet guerrilla tactics while London faces metro and theatre upheaval. Parliament debates Boer annexation, Liberals rally behind Campbell-Bannerman as internal discord surfaces briefly. London’s new tube project faces damages lawsuits from residents. American beef market intrusion cited as shifting with English meat potentially rivaled by U S sellers. The theatre scene sees casting shifts, rights questions, and legal battles testing booing norms.
A broad claim promotes a four part remedy system by Dr Locum for weak lungs coughs bronchitis consumption and inflammatory conditions. The program promises free instructions with the medicines and allows combinations. Each article targets pulmonary troubles and general debility, asserting safety for children and rapid relief.
A reader is instructed to write to Dr T A Slocum at 93 Pine Street New York for four free preparations illustrated above and to inform the De prke State Journal of the request.
The court refused mandamus to compel action and upheld lower court decisions. Justice Frank Doster wrote the opinion noting mandamus cannot force performance of an act enjoined by a higher court. The case originated in Clay County with references to various parties and prior rulings, including Laborte and others.
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