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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
8
A Topeka desertion case follows a wife with two children seeking her husband under the alias James acay. She tells reporters she would not trade him for any man if he quit whiskey, while a sergeant notes the difficulty of tracing him.
Hilliard Tevans famed Topeka watch repairer from Mindlson Street between Second and Third—once renowned for his craft—has been sent to the poor farm after years of drink and poverty. Police notes describe his fall from skill to hardship as he clung to finishing a clock he believed would run, while repeatedly resisting help and court orders.
A city streetcar collision injures a bystander as outbound and eastbound cars collide near Fourth Street. The crash stops traffic, damages the front of a car, and blocks the tracks while police investigate.
Cincinnati Consumers Brewery firm reorganizes with Walter J. Granger named as key figure. Assets valued at 75 000 dollars. liabilities listed as 40 000 dollars. The note asserts the change does not affect an anticipated merger or related project.
An extended jury instruction explains reasonable doubt and the elements distinguishing first and second degree murder. It defines malice, premeditation and deliberation, outlines how circumstantial evidence must prove guilt beyond doubt, and covers testimony credibility and accomplice liability.
Victor Vandewalle and Charlotte Mitenet wed at the probate judge’s office after a brief ceremony. A young woman threw rice at the groom, prompting his flight and a startled scene outside. The incident involved other female guests who had planned the surprise.
A probate court jury sent Charles McCoy back to the county jail amid unsettled actions. McCoy, known as Toan, was arrested for burglary at the house of SS Ott last month and may be committed to the asylum to avoid trial. He claimed Eston as his residence and spoke of a fractured head with copper points in the skull, accusing unseen men in the jail basement of shocking him with electricity. He also mentioned diamonds and $5,000 in Topeka. Dr Eastman delayed further action to monitor him for a week or two.
Telegraph instructions from Secretary of War Alger announce the Fourth Infantry at Port Sheridan and the Seventeenth Infantry at Columbus Barracks Ohio will sail for the Philippines on or before January 15. The regiments, now about 1200 men each, will join New York and the Suez Canal transit.
The January convention issue from national offices lists officer nominees for the United Workers, led by President John Mitchell of Indianapolis. Other named nominees include Patrick Dolan Pittsburg T Law Bridgeport and James Chatkro Coulture W. V. View president. Pottsville’s John Fahey is slated for every office except president, with sixty executive board nominations and thirty two to the American Federation of Labor.
In San Francisco on December 22 Dr Tyrett opened the defense in the Botkin case with testimony described as startling and directly contradicting Miss Henri and Miss Ditmann who swore they sold Mrs Botkin a box of chocolate tea on the forenoon of July 21 at 9 6 o clock. Fyrell testified he was attending Mr Botkin professionally on that date. Weather notes predict Christmas cold with rising barometer and fair tonight and Friday cooler.
Two women linger beside a transfer station after shopping praising a palm reader at 819 Harrison street. They recount his seeming accuracy on business affairs and personal illnesses while awaiting their cars. Prof Johnstone’s rooms draw a steady throng of patrons seeking palm readings and nerve remedies.
Hazel Merritt and Louise Burns, both under sixteen, endured seventeen days at sea after their schooner Deer Hill was battered by storms. Rescued by the British steamship Pawnee off the Mediterranean coast, they arrived in New York with Captain Burns and the rest of the crew. The girls recalled the perilous voyage from St John to Santos while detailing near-drowning moments and moments of hope aboard the rescue ship.
Chicago reports an inquest into Mrs. Mitchell Rollinger allegedly murdered by her husband. Lena Hecker identified him, and authorities note striking parallels to the Luetgert case with similar motives and methods. Rollinger’s body was exhumed and her wedding ring removed in the investigation.
Kalamazoo woman Mrs Ferdinand Nabicht dreamed of Germany and a Chicago murder involving her sister in law Mrs Michael Erol Rollinger. In the dream she returned to Chicago and met her sister’s daughter who warned that their father would be killed as well. The sister had recently reported her husband’s cruelty to her.
After 19 years Chicago, a F.-Jan. J. sates, who 18 years ago escaped from the Anamosa, Indiana penitentiary where he was serving a three year term for burglary, was arrested here today and will be taken back to Iowa to complete his sentence. Bates had served time in Chester, Til, penitentiary and Joliet, and faced murder suspicions while under arrest in Chicago. He is heir to $32,000 left by his father in 1882, but fear of arrest kept him from claiming it.
Washington reports December 22 that the War Department has not fixed plans for mustering out the 31,000 volunteers. Aimed for early steps by year end, the plan may use a three month furlough or immediate discharge with extra pay. Several units already back or near discharge. efforts focus on rapid mustering out to avoid hindering island administration. Units on station listed. includes engineers, cavalry, artillery, and infantry detachments awaiting replacements.
Madrid reports Carlist agitation persists in northern provinces with multiple agitators arrested in Morelia Castellan de La Plana. A Carlist arrested at Plasencia for distributing arms. Denial issued that Don Carlos contracted a loan in England. report said to have attempted such a loan.
A dubious tale recounts a patient cured of frequent headaches and neural pain after treatment by Prof Lamorte, with the narrator praising the physician’s methods and a “revelyer” remedy. The account asserts a dramatic recovery, notes the doctor’s secrecy, and mentions the location at Avenue A and unknown street details.
The article notes the discharge of volunteer troops after serving on the Philippine station with units including First Nebraska, First North Dakota, First Tennessee, First Washington, and First Wyoming. It mentions colored units and the signal corps at Honolulu, Manila, and related stations as duties wind down.
In Toledo area harbor reports a large ore cargo, valued at millions, broke loose from a derrick damaged tug. The Nickle Plate bridge may be damaged. A later Jam at the gorge could worsen the disaster, threatening roads and nearby towns. In Washington a marshal’s jury ruled ace W. Pearson insane after he hurled missiles at the British embassy.
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