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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1896

Page

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Anger Shaped Trial Testimony Over Cruger Shooting

Witnesses describe a tense long cross examination in the Gaines murder case. The ex policeman Gaines stands charged as court weighs if the shooting was murder or perhaps manslaughter with details from Robbine home and Cruger into questions about the weapon and sequence of events.

Gaines Tom Robbins Schriber Daty Scott Carr Weer Laurent Street Mr Welch James Fry Biliwood Robbina Place Hoe Olle Smith North Topeka Cruger Crager Bailey DI Hibben

Cruger in Court Questions Over Fatal Attack Details

Testimony recounts Cruger striking Mrs. Robbins and Gaines. The coroner's jury heard Schriber say I do not know when asked about Cruger's stance. Experts linked head injuries to brain shock, sick stomach, stiffness, and possible dazed condition after injury.

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Blood evidence ties Cruger to fatal assault on North Harrison Street

Eyewitness describes blood drops from the pump to the bay near the Robbies house indicating Cruger’s steps after the attack. City Physician M Q Mitchell examined the victim noting a contused left eye, facial injuries, and unconscious lapses. several residents departed Topeka in the last 24 hours to Chicago Lawrence and other cities.

Robbies Harrian Street Cruger M. Q Mitchell Vance Q Topeka Santa Fe J. H. Barbell Chicago J. N. Stewart Lawrence J. M. Simpson T. Hows J. G. Lowe Ay Center B. M. Jackson Atchison C. J. Robert A. J. Murphy New York Mre. Ball Small Mia Chl Small Sedulic Vin Vin Rock Island —George H. Stewart, Kansas City M. Dancas Kingfisher W. H. Stillwell A. K L A. Beatty Wichita Dr. Middleton Day Enport R. F. Clangon Belle Center

Palmer House Packed for National Democratic Convention

The Palmer House in Chicago serves as the rallying center for Democratic politicians with national committees from twenty states basing at the hotel. About 403 rooms are reserved across states including Indiana with the largest share, accommodating roughly 2000 men.

Curcaco Feb Palmer House New York Washington Missisppi Oregon Maine New Hampshire Vermont South Dakota Louisiata Indiana Colorado Connecticut Texas West Virginia Michigan Alabama Nebraska Pennsylvania Kentucky Willis Howe

W. H. English in Critical Condition Amid Heart Complications

The condition of W. H. Enwlist is critical today with a serious heart complication noted as the major threat. Doctors report the case is grave and monitor him closely as February 6 passes.

W. H. Enwlist

Tillman Sparks Outcry as Senator Faces Ostracism

South Carolina Senator Tillman draws praise from thousands for a fiery speech while fellow lawmakers and metropolitan papers denounce him. He sits in the Senate out of step, largely shunned by colleagues, as debates flare over senatorial courtesy and reform.

Wasursetos Tillman United States Mrr. Tulman Astors Mr. Tillman Senate Fes South Carolina Coventry Bis Mator Ays Cleveland Carlisle Zach Chandler Jefferson Davis

Senate Debate Over Language Used Against President

The senate held routine sessions with few speeches as debate moved slowly toward adjournment. Across the chamber the issue was the language used by an accredited senator in describing the president and treasury secretary, provoking protests and reflecting hostility tied to Mr. Cleveland.

Senate Secretary of the Treasury Judsa Cleveland White House Capitol Tillman

Murder trial unfolds in Pearl Bryan case

A dental student Scott Jackson and accomplice Alonzo Walling are accused in the Pearl Bryan murder near Cincinnati. A headless body was found near Fort Thomas Kentucky with only a shoe a corset and a dress as clues. Witnesses tied the crime to Indianapolis trip and a satchel with blood stains.

Cincuns Farm Kentucky Highlands Fort Thomas Covington Greencastle Ind Covrington Bryan Pearl Bryan Indianapolis Grim and McDermot Plummer Deitsch Cincinnati Scott Jackson Ohio Dental College Ilo Alonzo M. Wailing Walling Jackson Lamdome T Hays Fisco

Dunlap Comments On Santa Fe Ownership Question

Hubert Dunlap, Santa Fe railroad counsel, questions the ownership claim in a Chicago-Kan & Divine bill. He says opponents appear to hinder reorganization by seeking foreclosure and asserting a prior lien while bonds security is not clearly paid. He explains the plan to sell the road and pay bonds to fund the reorganization.

Santa Fe Cmicaco Hubert Dunlap Santa Fe Railroad Chicago-Kan& Divine

Three Masked Men Rob Milan Station In Night Raid

Three masked men entered Milan Tennessee passenger station at 4 am and forced several waiting passengers and the express agent to surrender cash. Major W T Parham, a U S revenue officer, lost 85 dollars while the ticket office lost 40. The total haul from the express agent was not known but believed to exceed 100. A watch and chain were taken from the ticket agent. The robbers rode away on horses.

Nashville Tenn Milan W. T. Parham United States Revenue Nbt

Uhl Nomination for German Ambassador Favored by Emperor

Washington Feb 6 Emperor William is ready to accept Mr Uhl as ambassador to Germany sending the nomination to the Senate. Berlin reports say the appointment would be welcomed with gratification by the emperor and no further obstacles remain. Mrs. Geo Barker Dies Suddenly in Kansas City following Lawrence report. Congressman Miller Returns Home for ten days on law business.

Bets Parfoetty Abie Wasatxcton Uhl Germany Willian Berlin Senate Geo. J. Barker Kansas City Peb Lawrence J. Barker Iste Uharies Bragacombe Barker Vcongrrasman Miller Miller Lef

Catron prize fight bill passes Senate and heads to president

The Catron prize fight bill to stop boxing and other pugilistic events in New Mexico has passed the Senate after House approval. It becomes law upon presidential signature and would declare such events a felony with one to five years in prison. The measure aims to halt upcoming bouts during the Stuart carnival and could invoke military aid to enforce the ban.

Wasumotox Feb. T Senate House District of Columbia Catron New Mexico Army War Department We Army Eee Pneaxies United States United States Supreme Court Fizsimmons-Mather

Expel a Corkrespondent Washington Magers stay denied

Spanish authorities refuse to allow Washington correspondent Mannix to remain in Cuba after being ordered to leave. The U S state department has not been advised of Havana officials action. Sage ill with paralysis. Rock Island freight chief in Chicago gravely ill after sudden onset. Morrisey dies on Rock Island train near Burlington Colorado.

Washington Magers Stan Wasutxoron Wm. F. Mannix Cuba Isisod G Star Havana State Department Mannix Wis M. Sage Win M. Sage Rock Island Road Sage Rock Island Purplessune W. GC. Morrisey Colorado Springs Hartford Conn Justight Burlington Colo

Funerals of Mesures and Kellam Arrangements Set

Funeral notices from Grace Cathedral list pall bearers and assembly at 1 30 p m at Mr T J Kellams late residence. Service at Grace Cathedral 2 pm Friday with Dean Bodley Canon Miner and James Moore directing. Other services for Edward Roltom set for Saturday at his home with clergy officiating.

Edward Sod Kellam Jocmnan Plala Grace Cattiocks T. J. Kellam Grace Cathedra James Moore Dean Bodley Canon Miner Hare J. Bapeer Edward Roltam Ray J. Bodley Grace Cathedral Rey Mr McIntyre Hanny J. Barnes Percival McIntyre Chicago T. J. Kellar Henry A. Kellam Flotrida Mr. Kellam Arthur Cable Evanston Iia

Woman Defends Home as Rail Right of Way Clear

In Perry Oklahoma on February 6, Mrs Burlgton Buffington faced 30 Santa Fe workers clearing a city right of way. She poured hot water, scalding several, until the home was moved after payment. About 25 workers were arrested, a compromise reached, and the site dragged away. Improvements valued between 4000 and 875000. Government surveyors attempted to study the right of way before the dispute.

Perry Ole Santa Fe Railroad Burlogton Perry Waverles and Lochs Company

Visitors Toast New York Drinks And Demeanor

A visiting American notes New York life from transit to hotels, praising friendliness but critiquing local drinks, which he observes are named after popular heroes and nicknamed by locals. He recalls slang and trains, and jokes about police, bakers’ men, and busy urban noise amid a lively city scene.

New York Herald Third Avenue Col. Waring England Ike John Collins Peter Jim

City councilmen seek site for coal hole in eastern district

A patrol wagon carried Councilmen Burgess Drew Pattison Fulton and others with City Engineer Barnes and Street Commissioner Hamesy to the east city area to select a location for a new coal hole. The Manitabs legislature opened this afternoon with Lieutenant Governor Patterns presiding before a large crowd.

Burgess Drew Pee Pee Bkinnar Pattison Fulton Ity Barnes Hamesy Man

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Cruger Hacden E Gaines Balapen Hintelul BB Welch Mra Heathorn Henry Schriber Wabannseee County Robbins Mr. Cruger Thay Tom Hobbine Safford Mre Robbins Folicemann Gaines Mrs Maggie Cruger Mr. English Mrs. Walling Extrance Wong S Criger WM. H. English Woebegone Emperor Limes Uhl Hin Tam Win & Visitor Evegland
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