Go to the jury in Culine murder trial amid delayed deliberations
Final speeches concluded this morning as counsel argued over John Collins facing a charge of murdering his father. Prosecutors urged a guilty verdict while defense contended the defendant’s supposed gambling debts and alleged infatuation could not prove intent. The jury’s verdict decision remains pending with jurors expected to retire for deliberations.
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Tohn Henry Cullloe
Duryi Roy
Hotas
Jona
Dakn Collines
Habcock
Babcock
Mike Habcock
John Coline
Riate
I University
Ruétier
Stormumt
Bern
Patcock
John Gelliia
John Neues
Frances Baterck
Young Indy
Flrn
Harbaugh
Ate
Har
Abe
Twin Bills on Taxing Insurance and Dummy Railroad Measures
Populist caucus held two long sessions to advance a dummy railroad bill and a tax on insurance companies. The plan seeks to read each bill on three days, with the insurance measure aiming to raise about 200000 dollars in revenue. Debate covered railroad board selection and term lengths, while press exposure was debated but no expurgated report approved.
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Euucus
Revene
Reeari
Murance
Dick Home
Warrior Nnally
Railrasd Eormiasionere
At Jorge
Thwax
A Chance to Disagree Over Railroad Legislation Clash
A tense caucus preceded a joint meeting as the Senate and House argued over railroad bills. The Senate opposed a Brown bill and demanded the Harris vetoed measure, while the House pressed for the priority of its own bill. Senators later refused further railroad action, awaiting House momentum, amid expected Senate opposition and possible trouble in a special session.
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Senate
House
Cancun
Setatora
Harris
Leedly
House Committee
House of Representatives
Vis Uime
Lawmakers plan post holiday session order of business
Members resume Monday after adjournment with no caucuses until then. The planned order: railroad financing, taxing insurance brokers, railway express rates, telegraph rate cuts, corporate taxes on capital stock, banking bill, state printer fees, miners electing mine inspector, and extending the state tax books law.
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Breidenthal
State Board of Agriculture
Ninh
Quiet lynching shocks Scottsburg Indiana
In Scottsburg Indiana Dee a mob abducted and hanged Marion Tyler after masks hid their identities. Tyler had been jailed weeks for attempting to kill his wife. The mob attacked the sheriff’s residence, demanded keys to the jail, and executed the prisoner. Inquest planned Monday.
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Scottsburg
Ind
Marion Tyler
Trier
Moh
Ini
Jim
Ws Sims
Dail
Co Mave
Piaes
Corgners
Scwtt
Ichers
Tylerk
Military moves strengthen forces in Sioux country
The War Department plans a precautionary redirection of the First Cavalry from Pt. Filey to Fort Meade S. D. with two companies already there. Other companies will shift from Pt Riley Neb Ft Robinson Neb Pt Yates N D Ft Wahsaki Wyo Ft Re... Mont and Ft Miobrara Neb toward Meade. The Sixth Cavalry replaces them at Huntsville Ala.
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Washington
War Department
South Ta
First Cavalry
Pt. Filey
Wan
Fr Meade
Riley
Robinson
Neb
Yates
Ft Wanhask
Wye
Ft Reog
Mont
Bill
Okla
Ft. Miobrara
Sixth Cavalry
Hunteville
Ala
Tar and Feathers Threats Spark San Francisco Turmoil
A violent protest erupted in San Francisco after Walter Rosser, the man accused of killing Henry Hildebrand, faced calls for punishment. Flaming banners blamed jurors who acquitted Rosser and threatened retaliation against Chief of Police Leon. Extradition of Rosser would hinge on an indictment, a prospect seen as unlikely.
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San Francisco
Arcum
Thies City
Ingieoct
Walter Rosser
Tenhisses
Henry Hildebrand
Rousc
Leon
Risser
Wille Lynch
Hintebrand
Rosser
Otto Kuehne Plans North Topeka Elevator Expansion
Otto Kuehne will enlarge his North Topeka establishment next spring with a grain elevator sized for storage of grain and malt used in his business. He has not fixed the cost or design, but aims for an aesthetic structure to meet future needs and located near the bullet room beside the railroad for direct unloading of cars.
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Otto Kuehne
North Topeka
Mr. Kushne
Bullet Room
Santa Fe Rival Fast Train From Frisco to Los Angeles
A railway dispute promises a fast Santa Fe service between San Francisco and Los Angeles beginning December 4. Southern Pacific plans a competing route, asserting it will offer rapid, direct service and challenge Santa Fe’s new train.
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Southern Pacific
Frisco
Los Angeles
Darin
San Princiale
Lie Angeles
Mant Fe's Valley
Doane College Donation Mentioned in Berlin Amid Report
In Berlin officials dispute a rumor about a German gift to Doane College in Nebraska. The dispatch notes Zeptem from Scripgtveld via Mess about the will of Saterriet Emene of this city and references a pan el donation for Doane College.
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Doane College
Scripgtveld
Saterriet
Emene
Senate Seeks New Stenographer as Mayor's Niece Declines
The Kansas Senate debated journal accuracy and chose Edith Coles of Topeka as stenographer after Governor Leedy's daughter and his niece declined posts. The body also addressed protests, clerks' pay, and plans to seal the senate chamber.
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Senate
Reportera
W. K. Loofburrow
Hanna the Servie
Leedy
Augusta Hayes
Niee
Lewelling
Edith Coles
Topeka
Miss Coles
Oftce
Hessin
Fnally
Senator Cooke
Jenty
Uns
Judiciary
Renate
WJ. Anderson
Te. T. Bradshaw
Renate Railroad Committee
Senator King
Misa Thaie Crain
Boyle
Sans and Daughters
Large panels darkened by smoke in refinishing work
The article notes that large panels finished like ordinary rouster absorbed smoke and darkened through. thin casts were whitened by removing about an eighth of an inch from the edge, but this cannot be done on large panels without ruining the finish. It also warns that the room requires proper care and supervision by K. R. Eddy, the superintendent, to prevent damage from strong lye used to clean lacquered pillars and marble work.
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K. R.A. Eddy
Stroog Lye Wan
The Collins Case Ends With Jury Deliberation
The Collins case nears its end as Attorney Jetmore finishes argument and the jury considers a verdict this afternoon. The State Journal will publish an extra edition if an early verdict is reached.
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Collins
Jetmore
State Journal
Sagasti Death Strains Spanish Market as Premier Fights Illness
Madrid equities slid after a bulletin on Premier Sagasti's health showing bronchial pneumonia with high fever and no sputum. Doctors consulted and the queen regent sent the crown physician while foreign diplomats and dignitaries called at the premier's home amid anxious coverage.
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Madrid
Spanish Interior Securities
Senor Sagasti
Ste
Interview on Cuban property evictions by Spanish crown
Rear Admiral Bampeon discusses the Cuban evacuating commission and alleged Spanish obstruction to inventory crown property. He claims Spain hid records, leaked missions for Madrid, and that many buildings were secretly transferred to private or religious bodies after surrender. He warns such tricks aim to deny Cuban rights and trusts the U.S. will defend them.
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New York
Bampeon
Paris
Havana
Madrid
Arine
United States
Santiago
Wood
Naval Hospital
Custom House
Dakota Rate Case Ends In Railway Favor
After months of study and extensive testimony, United States Judge Amidon ruled in favor of the railway in the North Dakota rate case. Judge Thayer concurred. A new reduced freight rate was challenged by a railway commission injunction, with special master Lovell appointed to hear testimony. Attorney General Cowan led the effort, aided by experts, to argue that rail profits exceeded only reasonable returns on invested capital.
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North Dakota
United States
Amidon
Thayer
Comnission
Farfrelds
Lovell of
Casselton
Cowan
Stamps Must Be Dated by Washington Regulation
Internal Revenue Bureau orders all stamped documents to be canceled with user initials and the month day and year. This measure aims to prevent reuse of old stamps following fraud involving documentary stamps and their cancellation.
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Washington
Damentary Aghear
Imernalee
Internal Revenue
Wurenu Toda
House Opens As Lawmakers Push Bills Before Christmas
The house convened at 10:20 with many members presenting bills, including a railroad charter bill by Rothweiler and measures on garnishment, insurance, and express regulation. Debate touched on a constitutional amendment and a general election change, but the chamber adjourned for Christmas break as many members left for home.
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House
Larimer
House Journal
Speaker Street
Judiciary Committee
Tombols
Wellep
Court of Common Pleas
Cassin
G. C. Clemens
Ordi
Milinx
Witick Whall
Harbaugh
Hackney
Tolman
Nekwmi
Atalee
Kedfer
Amone
Hein
Hothweiler
Alec Titte Duc
Traziefer
Representative Hackory
Representative Harkney
Rothweiler Bill Introduced To Reserve Calendar Time
The Rothweiler bill was introduced to place the railroad measure on the calendar as a preliminary step. It aims to set the bill on the dummy calendar and be substituted later for the current calendar item. The move appears procedural, pending further actions next Tuesday.
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Huthsreiler
Rothweiler
Civil Service Bill Introduced With Key Provisions
The civil service measure introduced by Representative Keefer provides for the governor to appoint three civil service commissioners from different political parties. It would place civil service rules over managers and employees of state penal and charitable institutions, public schools, and city departments of police and fire, with rules extendable to other state agencies. The bill follows federal civil service law outlines and seeks broader coverage under governor’s rule.
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Keefer
Hoya
Ener Caunell
Federel Civil Service
Hiw
Resolution to Call a Constitutional Convention in Kansas
A Kansas House resolution proposes calling a constitutional convention to revive and amend the state constitution. The measure, attributed to Representative Hacks Hey, argues for convening a body to draft amendments as part of a broader political reform. (Continued on Fifth Page)
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Hackshey
State of
Kansas
Senate
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