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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1900

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Degenerates Case Narrowly Divides Court Over Epilepsy

A trial transcript details Joseph Leach’s alleged murder of Thomas Fennell, with defense arguing epilepsy memory lapses and prior behavior. prosecution contends Leach planned the killing after returning to a fort for gloves and a knife. Expert testimony questions mental state while jurors hear both sides wrap up arguments ahead of a verdict.

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All Eyes on Gen Buller in Western Turning Move

London analysis says Gen Buller likely shifting west of Colenso, with a major action expected soon. Reports describe anxious public anticipation as transport constraints and Roberts' Cape Town arrival influence campaign plans.

New York London the Tribune Buller Colenso Foustt Weenan Jeter Jourbvert Naller Resence Springfield Runlway Suppler Hawke Unthte White Motil Roberts Cape Town Gem Fuller Ladysmith Colenne Reltway Freere Potgieters Tugein Colenko Tin Free State Trontier Potgfetwrs Free State Uveir Mountain Puisses Gen. White Clivice Enller Chiveley Tuller Garhead Toletaii Pretoria Arses Tovetus Boer Colecturs Tose Bertin Af International Roca Suliabury Vienna Neue Fre Presse Brussels Rensburg Cape Colony Slingersfontein Bensturs

London volunteers march with jubilant crowds in wartime sendoff

London crowds line the streets as volunteers join regular troops in a mass parade from Mansion House to Nine Elms amid cheering and song. Police struggle to manage the throng as banners hats and handkerchiefs fill the routes. Lord Mayor A J Newton and officials witness the farewell to troops aboard the transport Briton to Southampton.

London London Volunteers Irving Masa Peopie A. J. Newton Aide Atresta Thames Embankment Westminster Nine Elma Southampton Transport Briton Lord Mayors

Denver editor shot by attorney in office

Frederick G Bon ts HLH and Tammen, editors of the Poet, were shot noon by W W Anderson a prominent local attorney in the Poet office. Both survived walking to carriages. Anderson fled then was arrested claiming self defense. Polly Pry shielded Tammen during the attack.

Denver Frederick G. Bonts Hlh Tammen W. W. Anderson Tint Anderson Anderein Post Homilis Tannien Polly Pry Yat Anderson Bonfils Bontus

Freight rate troubles urged by Kansas stockmen to Governor Stanley

The Kansas Cattlemen's Association asks railroads to adopt the 100 pound car rate, arguing it is fairer, faster, and gentler on cattle. They recount past court battles, changes in rates, and alleged inequities in pricing by class of stock, urging courts to grant relief and restore equitable treatment for shippers.

Kansas Cattlemen's Association Stanley J. W. Robison Eldorado Thessociation Kansas Board of Railroad Commissioners Iin State Live Stock Association District Court of Lyon County Supreme Court Rey Tts Poodwelie

Citrus fruit trouble in routing fruit to markets

Los Angeles January 12 report that the chamber of commerce has learned Southern Pacific Company is ready to confer with Mr. Ripley of the Santa Fe or his representatives and with local commercial groups on the citrus fruit routing dispute between the railroads and growers.

Los Ankeiea Cal Chamber of Colluserose Southern Pacific Company Ripley The Santa Fe Citrus Fruit Crowers

Accident on the Rock Island wreck near Hook line

A morning accident on the Rock Island between Horton and St. Jur Freight caused several cars to derail. Nobody was seriously hurt, though the wreck disrupted service and prompted a cleanup. An early report details the crash and the steps taken to clear the track.

Horton St. Jor

Bank of Rushford Robbery Attempt in Rushfort

Five men attempted to rob the Bank of Rushford in Rushfort early today. They used force but only the outer door of the safe was opened. About $165,009 in currency and seven dollars in silver were in the room. thieves grabbed the silver but missed most of the currency.

Buffalo Bank of Rushford Rushfort Alleciang

Santa Fe Loser Witnesses In Leach Case Intercepted

Four witnesses brought from Baltimore to testify in the Leach murder case are charged with trying to beat the Santa Fe Railroad for their Topeka fare. Names include Charles Young John L Freya Pont and Houck. Tickets were advanced by a Santa Fe agent but mileage was drawn before the holdout order. The group was intercepted at Fort Madison Iowa with questions about who paid the fare.

Baltimore Leach Santa Fe Topeka Charles Young John L. Freya Youre Charles Pont 3. Houck United States Marshal Sterne Makster Wolita Houck Huneek Holt East Fort Madison Iowa

Bryan Clarifies Imperialism Stance In Kansas City Speech

W J Bryan travels from Kansas City to Columbia Missouri for a speech. He rejects a Minneapolis AP interview as misquoted and says expansion differs from imperialism, urging independence for the Philippines while keeping a republic, with self government for Filipinos locally if capable. He argues annexation requires merit and the people’s condition weighs more than geography or trade gains.

Kansas City W. J. Bryan Columbia Minneapolis Bryan Associated Press Thare Philippine Islands

Bryan urged to omit silver from speeches in New York visit

New York officials outline plans for W. J. Bryan to stress imperialism and the 4 to 1 issue while avoiding prominent silver questions. A Belmont dinner on January 23 may align both party wings, with Danforth and Hirven pushing harmony to unite New York's Democratic electors for the national convention.

Bryan Silver New York W. J. Bryan The Evening Post Today Mr. Bryan Danforth Democratic Executive Committee Truyth Avaid Kryan Bisroand O. H P. Belmont Chicago Platform Democrats Belmont Hirven New York State Zallawerd Tammany Wet Danforit Eyes

Kansas Editors Meet at Fort Scott Conference

Secretary J W Murphy of the Kansas Editorial association announces the annual meeting at Fort Scott on January 23 and 24. D B Anthony of Leavenworth Times will present a paper on The Protocol of the Material Interests of Kansas. John Conway of Norton Champion plans an original paper yet unnamed. Randolph of Nortonville News will discuss Shall We Have a Kansas Magazine. Gomer Davies offers A Few Prerequisites to Success in Country Newspapers. Gen J H Rice of Fort Scott delivers the welcome address. H B Herbert of National Printer Journalist Chicago presides. Hinton of New York Boston Cincinnati papers will speak on The Pens That Mute Kansan. Memphis railroad to take editors on a Galena excursion. Quarantine officers appointed with Dr James Heatty as quarantine officer to oversee Rock Island cars loaded with southern cattle.

J. W. Murphy Kensae Smith Center Fort Scott D. B. Anthony Leavenworth Times Kansas John Conway Norton Champion Randolph Nortonville Gomer Davies JH. Rice H. B. Herbert Natconal Chicago Tt. Hinton New York Boston Cincinnati Memphis Railroad Galena

Breidenthal Withdraws Boosting Major Harvey in Kansas Race

A formal withdrawal announcement reshapes Kansas gubernatorial contest. Breidenthal cites business reasons and aims to strengthen Maj. A. A. Harvey’s bid, with Harvey and Ridgely as key beneficiaries among party supporters and state leaders.

John Breidenthal Smort Nea Pubilo Optolen Jx Mr. Breidenthal Dax Bing Brotden Furion Politius Broidenthal Mea Breidenthal Major A. A. Harvey Topeka Major Harvey Pert Geotite Tanna Harvey Ryeidenthal Wut Bol Stout Bolitica Mi Jor Harvey Central Committee Hert Logan It & Giant Senate Hirvey Warnot Allance Kansas Hie Turkers Fern Shawnee County Kansay Volunteers Otter Kedenthal Congressman Ridgely Toird Sarki Breiten Thal Stn Teidgely Air Breidenthal Ridgely Huck Breidenchal Waltiar Lsum Otbir Shemenite Keldenthal Magivalawes Clamat Mike

Gulf, Colivsde & Santa Fe Plan Terminal Improvements

Gulf, Colivsde and Santa Fe announce a 4108 dollar terminal improvement plan at Galveston year and a joint terminal arrangement between the Frisco and Santa Fe to share on the Frisco line. Frisco and Santa Fe business leaders note one tie, one agent, and payroll impacts as the Santa Fe builds its own roundhouse and depots, increasing railroad jobs.

Aria Tex Gulf, Colivsde Santa Fe Galveston Frisco Benett

Lecture on Bypnotium Paullae Hypoatiat Delayed

A fragmentary notice announces a lecture on Bypnotium Paullae and hypoatiat, with a second part about Carnarcadx the mindreader. The text hints at a discussion of sleved sr and young gentiesen roles.

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