Collins Trial Prolonged with Rest of Weeklie Testimony
The Collins murder trial drags into a longer week as rebuttal witnesses, including Mrs Collins and friends from Lawrence, testify to family ties and grief. John Collins faces cross examination while jurors prepare for more testimony Monday morning, with the court adjourning until 10 AM.
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Horton Wan
Grant
Collina
JS Collinis
Abe
Ciethina
Mra Collins
Cilitas
Collie
Mies Hopwine
Collins
Ondine
Coliites
Steele
Hopkies
John ColGss
TC. Stine
Ursawa
Colifna
Esa
Cuflina
Stine
California
Odd Fellows
John Collins
Bure
A Queer Letter Sent To Chief Strauss Revealed
A damaged OCR item reports a letter mailed from Cambridge to Chief of Police Strauss. It mentions James S Collins and a missing person case tied to a divorce, with references to a presumed killer and family intrigue. The piece speaks in uncertain terms about motives and possible parties involved, in a period-voice style.
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Strauss
Oseo
Dee
Jake Collins Denies Writing The Letters On Stand
Testimony at trial shows Jake Collins denying authorship of the letters during cross examination conducted by the State Journal Ball and related proceedings, with scattered references to individuals and affiliations mentioned in the fragmented record.
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Jake Collins
John Cob
Tina
State Journal
Ball
Kidd
Miss Babcock
Fraternmal Society Es
Botkin Murder Trial Witnesses Tie Handkerchief to Purchaser
In San Francisco a key defense setback emerges as two witnesses identify a handkerchief as belonging to Mrs Botkin, purchased in a local dry goods store. They link the fabric to anonymous letters and the Dunning case, with testimonies detailing writing similarities and suspected poison motives.
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San Francisco
Culin
Botkin
Hatkin
Danning
Art
Grace Harris
Paria Dry Goods Sters Dorms
Mra Harrie
Mra Betkin
Mra
Betkin
Mra Hares
Shiven
Stockton
Borks
Reet
Barkin
Ahe
Rost
Bet
Crise
Mr. Botkin
Fragmented Vietnamese letter fragment and war era rhetoric
The readable text discusses cooperation, time, and accusations about cutoffs of a share of booty. It references American involvement and Filipino complaints, noting a lack of engagement with discussions between God, Filipinos, or any American government representative. The passage is unclear and fragmentary.
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Manila
Populists push laws to boost Kansas revenue
Kansas news notes Populists plan new measures to raise state funds. A gross premiums tax on insurance and a proportionate charter fee for corporations are cited as key revenue laws. Gov Leady’s plans, legislative caucus dynamics, and railroad policy feature in the briefing.
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Kansas
John W. Breidenthal
Leady
Lawrence
Ed Hackney
Clem Puirehidd
Bradshaw
Topeks
Hackney Tually
Topeke
Wellington
A Richards
St. Joseph & Grand Island
Mtor
Coucus
Te Hill
Senate
Tarine
W. F. Brown
Pratt
Ace
Brown
Endea
President and Seventh Army in Savannah River Review
The presidential party arrived in Savannah at 11 and was welcomed by a large crowd. They reviewed the Seventh Army Corps, two regiments of the second division, about 1,000 enlisted men, and artillery, with a river trip on the pilot boat Estelle and a grand reception under escort of the Georgia Hussars.
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Seventh Army Corps
Savannah
McKinny
Georgia Hussars
Estelle
Merritt on Philippines and troop needs
General Merritt spoke in New York on December 17 about plans to increase funding to 200 000 troops for the Philippines. He said he had not seen a copy of the proposed measure and estimated about 30 000 to 40 000 troops would be needed to hold the Philippines, stressing the need to govern with credit to the country. He noted other leaders mirrored the same cautious approach and defended the government’s conduct amid insurgent activity.
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Arn
S Collins
John
Lake View
Mr. Chapman
Nel
Newton
Ustveraity
Jono Collins
Aebrol
Wings
Beta Fraternity
John Cullins
Webster Wilder
Coline
Caine
Wing
J. 5
Collins
Tee
Claidern Feneesin
Wes
Elarnh Smith
New York
Geneva
Bmhes
Merritt
Philippines
Old Sleuth Author Harland Halsey Dies at Brooklyn Home
New York December 17 1930 Harland P Halsey known as Old Sleuth died at his Brooklyn home after a cerebral event He authored many works including 135 books with two books written weekly His ancestry traces to Robert Treat Connecticut’s first colonial governor He helped organize Hamilton Trust Company and Kings County Trust Company and served on the Brooklyn Board of Education and Union League Club.
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New York
Harland P. Halsy
Brookllyn
Uw York
Robert Treat
Connecticut
Halsey Wis
Sons of the Revolution
Hamilton ‘Trust
General Lee Breakfast in Havana Echoes War Era
General Lee, recognized in Havana, returns to his old hotel table for breakfast marking the first postwar visit to his former seat. Havana residents recall the Civil War figure as Spanish forces near evacuation delays persist, while American officials plan shifts in governance and aid distribution amid dire civilian needs and looming year end changes.
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Havana
Siga
Lee
Tren
Hia
Ingiaterra
Res Dents
Deco
Commissiona
Arcus
Spain
Greene
Svaryone
Sealy
Ugs
United States
Iyunder
Bad Fire at Aiton Army Il Dac Iz The Pieron
A destructive blaze tore through a facility in Aiton Army district, with reports indicating the Pieron complex suffered major damage. No definitive casualty figures were released, and investigators began assessing the scene for the cause and extent of the fire damage.
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Aiton Army Il
Omeeeker Excursion Sale Via Santa Fe Route
A note announces a December 6 ticket sale to Arkansas Altoona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico and Texas at a single fare plus 3.0 for round trip. Contact nearest Santa Fe agent for information.
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Arkansas
Altoona
Indiana Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Kiabearra
Texas
Dangerous Overwhelm Warns of Kidney and Lung Strain
The notice cautions about overload on the kidneys and lungs from impurities and proposes remedies. It mentions sirens of therapeutic tonics and suggests taking care during cold weather. Weather outlook for Chicagos, Derti-Fer Kansas notes colder tonight with westerly winds and a Sunday chill.
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Kansas
Framed Assault Claim In Norwood Case Reported In 19th Century Record
An 15 year old girl from Norwood recounts an alleged assault linked to a planned abduction and marriage, with Dunbar involved and pursuit toward Kansas City and St Louis. The narrative notes coercion, a buggy ride, and injuries while en route to a hoped union, ending with medical transfer to Norwood.
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St Louia
Fratelliant Masner
Heyes
Norwood
Dunbar
Kansas City
Independence
Norway
Kansas
St Louis
J. H. Morrison
Wretteville
Streets of Cairo Wins Omanm Web Case
Ambiguous transcript describes a court case over a contested exhibition and its impact on rival party, with Judge Scott issuing orders to restrain the exposition company. Mentions officials and various entities, including Watthes, Rosensire, Clarkson, Montgomery, and an appeal process.
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Web
Judes
Scott
Carwll Momtaum
s=poston
Watthes
Rosensire
Fubonk
Clarkson
Gestral
Ayas
Senet
Is Gomez Dead Report From Harare Raises Urgency
Madrid reports a claim from Harare that General Maximo Gomes has died. The announcement follows sparse details and lacks confirmation from official sources. Meanwhile the Newcastle on Tyne collision involves a British steamer with scant particulars available.
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Madrid
Harare
Maximo Gomes
Newcastle Op Tyne, Dee
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