Witness on the Roof Case Sparks Kansas Courtroom
Ella Buchanan swore previous testimony was false as defense witnesses battled to prove witness coercion. John Collins and Henry Colline testified as the trial unfolded with jurors and spectators watching a sensational exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Colline
Joel Harper
Johnson Jordan
FG Buchanan
Collins
Collin
Callie
Johm
Minnet
Mont
Grant
Kanaes Priverity
Penta Collegiate
Lawrence Soe
Sayles
Cuber Alwage
Banta
Lawrence
En Buchanas Wee
Branner Street
Scranton
Birs. Burnett
Trial details recount family ties in Topeka case
Testimony from Topeka court reveals the Collins family closeness and John Collins’s gentle, obedient nature. Police and eyewitnesses describe events and sightings leading to the investigation, while neighbors and associates testify to loving relations at the Collins home and club.
Collins Family Relations Deemed Model by Witnesses
In Topeka the Collins case hears from E G Smith of 637 Van Buren who says the Collins family shared cordial relations since they moved into the house where J I Collins was killed. Judge George A Huron describes the family as a model, noting strong father son ties and longstanding kindness among members.
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Atisper
Jordan
Harper
Thad
Harpers
Toys Broadhead
Atghia
Topeka
Alma
Toptkat Nes
Raferty
Union Pactic
Goa
Ardat
Johnson Jordan
Wright
Kamble
Init
Crook
Tele
Wild
Rayner
Covuh
Fey
Bee Adams
Adame
Tla
Kansas City
Steele
E.G. Smith
Collins
Robert Edwards
J. 8. Collins
Masonic
John
Thompson
Br. Jetmore
Stanfield
Lawrence
Haxden
Cornelius Carter
Eldridge House
Dell Harbavigh
Joe Smothers
Atchison
Snoln
North Lawrence
Joan
Safford
Joe
Corneliia Carter
Carter
Bames
Carl Lawson
Shawnee County
Jaier
John- Johan
Jess Harper
John Collins
Mr. Harbaugh
Johnson
Harbaugh
Mr. Harbougd
Jettnure
Chika Ray
Hayden
Doolittle
Irving W. Doolittle
Throop
Grant Meade
Mr. McCabe
Mr. Meade
McCabe
J. S. Collins
Topeka Athletic Association
Collins Csse
G. Smith
van Buren
Journal
Pres
T Sn
Smith
Willies
George A. Huron
Los Angeles
Denver
Colutstyus
Mr. Collins
Mr. Huron
Henry Steele
King Collins
Eee & Mob
Huron
Ceme
Diner Rampage on Northern Pacific Train
Fargo North Dakota special reports John Smith third cook on the Northern Pacific coast train ran amuck before Fargo, assaulting conductor McLennan and terrorizing with a long knife. Officers met the train at St. Paul, overpowered him after an hour delay and halted the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Fargo
John Smith
Mclennon
Smith
Legislature Assembly Date Set for Wednesday December 21
An official notice announces the gathering of lawmakers on Wednesday December 21 to assemble the legislature. The message emphasizes the schedule and placeholder for agenda items without detailing specific topics or attendees.
Governor calls Kansas legislature in special session
Governor John W Leedy issues a proclamation to convene the Kansas Senate and House at the state capital on December 16 1894 at 4 p m to pass railroad regulation legislation. The move follows internal party struggles between old Populists and newer members with many officers and staff to be appointed or replaced for the session.
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Iowa
Minnesota
Manhattan
Chapman's
Chicago
Grant
Taylor's Hotel
Gre Spoon
Jack Front
Vision
K. G
Dr. Price
Loety
Senate
Topeka
Kan
Eich
Apec
Tal Sennton
F. John W. Leety
Kansans
Kansas
Kanaas
Toorks
John W. Leedy
Lendy
Forney
Leely
Leady
Wreitenthal
Aaid Attie
Disqualified Speaker Ed Weiler triggers pro tem duty
Ed Weilepot disqualified for accepting a federal position requiring the election of a new speaker pro tem. All other house staff were discharged by resolution except the following holdovers: Chief clerk A D Gitlin, assistant chief clerk S V Sinwart, journal clerk L J Riley, printing clerk Miss Aith Greg, sergeant at arms J M Chinemore, etc. Additional appointments listed include clerk of congressional apportionment Robert Lockin Clarke and others in various offices.
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HOUSE
Senate
Abedal
Investicutior
M. A Hous Holder
M. Watron
Ed Weilep
Federat
Welle
Acons
A. D. Gitlin
S. V. Sinwart Journal
L. J. Riley
Miss Aith
Greg Serpeant
Speater Door
F. Silcking
Virell Case Nel Mucures
S. H Woot
Committee On Educational Institutions
A. 3 Fink
New Members Deaths and Resignations Cause Four Changes
Eight members did not have seats in the regular session. The resignation of W. E. Bierne of Shawnee County is noted. (Continued on Sixth Page)
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W. E. Bierne
Shawnee County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ella Buchanan
Rome
John Rae
Grace
Schowlt
Mabes
McKinney
Morrill
Joab
Joe Soipthiare
Betu House
Tabcock
Lawrene
Harpeer
Turner Hall
Down Town
Stanthers
Beaters
Smothers
Asi
Rence
Mabey Atiu
Wald Steele
Crock Wright
Johnson Jortan
Lawrences
Juan
Cnle
Jetmere
Mary Burnett
John Colt
Orn Q
Lizzie Middleton
Dall Middleton
Middleton
Godard
Rita Buchanan
Misiaker
Filla Buchanan
C. H. Barry
Ella Buchhanan
Collins House
Johnson Jorjan
Omce
Sten Fe the Oo
Bla Buchanan
Lia Buchanan
TJ Wasaa
Tings
Collins Cass
Policeman Jenkins
Jenkins
Colling
Fansas Avenue
Sixth Street
Kansas Avenue
Milwaukee
Fourth
Third Street
Xolhe North
Albert Hearthurs
Donovan
Collins Residence
Charles Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Goilard
Thomas Griffin
Brady
W. R. Thompson
Court of Appeals
Knieht Templars
Tnd
J. Collins
Ah. Thompson
Alec
John Colling
de Langsdorf
Rowley & Shaw
Sixth and
Leedy
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