Burlingon Man Reveals Boxcar Mystery Tale
A Burling ton Kansas man recalls riding a boxcar last spring and peering through a hole hearing a plotted murder of James S. Collins with claims of manufactured evidence emerging from the case.
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22 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
1
Judge Hazen Charge Jury and Its Lengthy Instructions
In Coffey County district court a sensational testimony unfolded with a witness, Ida Carter, detailing a murder plot tied to Gipcuse the murder of TS. Collins near Burlington’s rail yard. The witness described a two week span before the killing and named several men, with questioning by Attorney Godard. She described listening to plans by two men at the Santa Fe station and a possible motive tied to money. The proceedings featured cross examination, with the witness answering about her residence, farm ownership, and noting conversations about killing the victim and arranging actions with companions. The testimony emphasized dramatic allegations toward unnamed conspirators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidhey Ujrdlegrall
Ia | Carter
Tittington
Coffey County
TS. Collins
Banta Pr
Burlington
Ate
Tie
Joe Matinee
Attarey Godant
Godard
Barlington
Coffey
Eran
Senta
Turlington
Lawrence Tala
Bay
Lawrence
Jordan
Baber
Attne
Bey Satie
Indge Hagen
Aml
Contegraft
Jetmore
del Hartauch
Updegratt
Updegrutt
A. Kennedy
Burlingtom
Shiney Updesram
Topeka
Goilard
Rutston
Hoe
Upderraft
Upderrail
Didle
Collins
Updegrafl
Flonder
Trom Buriington
Haxon
Trial in Shawnee County Hears John Collings Case
A lengthy Shawnee County murder trial details the 1889 case against John Coling for alleged deliberate malice in the shooting of James S. Collings. Judge Hazen delivers instructions stressing presumption of innocence, burden on the state, and the jurors must weigh witnesses carefully amid late-day postponements and defense objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazen
Wubatance
Shawne
Kansas
John Coline
James
Witsigna
Shawnen Pounty
Henry Collings
S. Collings
Sedeleitan
Uae
Abut
Als
Toth
Protest Fails to Clear House Reading in High Privilege Row
The Republican protest against assembling the Legislature was read but not acted on as the house adjourned. Names signed included Seaton, Grimes, McKeever, Finney, Jackson, Barker, and Hinckbush among others. A separate note lists the revised staff appointments for clerk, sergeant at arms, doorkeepers, and janitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Seaton of
Atchison
Spekter Street
Seaton
Unisime
Speaker Street
Republic
John Seator
PL Grimes
ED. McKeever
Warren Finney
J. Af Seaver
Chariks Hucks
Tom J. Juckson
H. G. Larimer
J. A Brown
Thos. Keddie
H. A. Smith
Jol M. Brown
A. L. Hrooke
John Shaus
Barclay
Elk
Welles
Mc Dunsmore
Journal
Thad Pleven
Gilpin
A. D. Gilpin
Lincoln
Hall
Stewart, Wavertr
L. J. Riley
Stockton
M. HL. Banson
Belleville
Elsie Walt
Word for the reportres and the big man of him
Cles Fairchild advocates for reporters and elevates a key figure. Pinney of Woodson proposes a memorial resolution for Representatives Bennett Akers Maxwell and Wilson who died since the last legislature convened. Finney Jones Hothweiler Douter and Baker are appointed to prepare the memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cles Fairchild
Pinney
Woodson
Bennett
Akers
Maxwell
Wilson
Finney
Jones
Hothweiler
Douter
Baker
Representative Barclay Rescues Press Table Duty
A fragment notes Representative Barclay of Elk introducing a resolution to reserve the press table for reporters actually at work. The sergeant at arms is instructed to enforce the order. The item reflects newspaper men gaining access to the house for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay of
Elk
Harclay of
Dunsmore Has a Kick in New House Shakeup
J. M. Dunsmore, sergeant at arms, is set for a confrontation as a revised list of house employees trims assistants. Dunsmore had served as a member of the house firmself in prior sessions and accrued influence during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Dunsmore
Mr. Dunsmore
Alum Baking Powders Face Health Condemnation Across State
Officials and physicians condemn alum baking powders as health hazards. Listed brands include Calumet Loyal Cameo Manhattan Chapman Mohaska Chicago Yeast Perfect Slinax Rock Grant s Bon Bon Taylor s Hotel One Spoon Frost Vision. Dr Wiley deemed alum powders unfit at the World s Fair but praised Dr Price s Cream Baking Powder for purity and leavening. Weather for Chicago area notes fair for Kansas, colder nights, brisk winds. Whitaker Brothers commission business cited as a rising concern with fruit and vegetable shipments by car pad. Flor De Langsdorf 10c cigars promoted at Geo Stansfeld s 632 Kansas Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Taylor's
Wiley
Dr. Price
Senate Rules Committee Formed to Bar Filibuster Tactics
The Kansas Senate created a Rules committee to limit obstruction and speed proceedings. A Republican protest was filed but not read, while a caucus protest against Governor Leedy’s call for a special session was declared out of order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty
Senate
Beamy
Rolley
Kansas
John &. Hessing
LAMB
P. T. Anderson
John A. Fulton
C. Morrow
A. J. Coleman
Fred A. Stocks
Chas. B. Joanso
T. J. Anderson
P. T. Battey
Senate adopts 65 degree temperature resolution and flag order
Senator Young pushes to keep the senate chamber at 65 degrees to protect health, while Senator Lamb supports the move as a frostbound stance. A flag exactly like those over Porto Rico and the Philippines will drape the lieutenant governor's desk as incandescent globes hold small US flags. Committee appointments follow with names including Newman Dorrie Devee Campbell Hoe Eckert Stone Murphy Cooley Costigan Lamb Morris Costigan and a joint house senate caucus set for Friday. The session adjourns until then as senators pore over letters and plan future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Senate
Semitor Lamb
King
Porto
Rico
Philippine Islands
Cuba
United States
Newman
Clay Center
Ways and Craton
Grant Dorrie
J. Garner
Otle Devee
Grice Campbell
Joh F. Hoe
Charlee Eckert
Kate Stone
House
Peforenoon
Cilla
Hanna Honored Solely in Wens Dius Event
A brief note confirms Hanna was the only person honored in the wens dius ceremony. The text repeats the attribution, emphasizing Hanna as the sole honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
SENATOR'S CLERES List of Those Appointed Who Draw $3 a Day
A list of appointed clerks earning three dollars daily is compiled, naming Senators and their selections such as Hart, Shelton, Braddock, and Hanna among others. The roster includes J. C. Hewett, Grace Pampbell, Maude Well, Mawde Lamb, and several others with varied spellings. The article presents the appointments in a fragmented OCR style with inconsistent initials and surnames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart—s
Shelton WW
Costizan
Braddock
Aneunt Fowl
Meee Hooeeholder
Muabel Mouser
Hanna—J. J. Kehooter
Johnson
Idity Greate
Caldwell—Fieyd Caldwell
Ryan
George Reon
Hassin
John C. Hewett
Shatter
S. G Shatter
Campbell
Grace Pampbell
Field—Mabel & Miott
Junniper—Maude
Andrews
Lamb—Mawde Lamb
Memorial services honor Betintyys Wallet victims
A memorial service was held for those connected to the Bowne death and others recently deceased. Senator Chaplet and committee members Ward Shone and Cooke prepared the event and led arrangements for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosher Oy
Giferrd
Chaplet AL Linette
Toreeherstlerts
Andenwa
Ward, Shone and Cooke
Brown to chair committees amid cabinet shuffles
Reporters note announcement names Brown as chairman with changes anticipated in committee assignments. Speaker Street has four determined positions as of this afternoon. Vague talks about vacancies linger, while Susan Mey Susman is mentioned in discussions but no replacements finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betes
Eoatia
Reorganization of Committees Confuses Pratt Chairman
The article notes a reorganization of committees causing confusion over chairmanship. It states Brows of Pratt is the chairman and questions the reserve status. Speaker Street remarks Bir Brown would continue as chairman of the railroad committee, implying continuity amid changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Speaker Street
Bir. Brown
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Burlington, Kan
James S. Collins
Thare
Rome
SiSale
Johnny Holt
Mr. Ralston
Saudi
Howin Taylor
Morial
Amed
Dunsmore
Chicago
Whitaker Brothers
Flor de Langsdorf
America
Geo. Stansfeld’s
Kansas Avenue
Householder
Perrelly
Reser
Wari
Hopelle Henk
Mr. Harvey
L. J. Kiene
Topein
Fred Hodgers
Wait Baward Murphy
Penal Institutana
J. T Cooley
W. B. Harvey
Maude Lamb
Temperance
Grant Morris
W. J. Costigan
George Hanna
Clay County
Memorial Services
Wallack and Mosher
Brown
Eee
Haliroad Committee
Changei
ANL
Kaw Aves
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