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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1898
Page
1
Washington reports official word that transports loaded for Santiago have not left Key West by early morning. No reason given for the delay as officials avoid discussion. Advices suggest ships moved slowly yesterday, with debarkation expected to continue, while plans for a second invading force proceed despite uncertainties.
The Liverpool Lawn Tennis Championship opened at Aulrarth with American Clarence Hobart defeating British rival Wolff as the field narrows. The opening day saw most entrants listed, with Badd absent due to unspecified reasons, and the event moving toward the men’s title and honors.
Report from Osmanera dated June 11 via Mole St Nicolas Hayti says Sunday night fighting renewed Spanish assaults on Marines at Crest Hill New York after they landed Friday. Camp McCall and Crest Hill attacked by superior Spanish forces. Texas Marblehead and Abarenda supported fire up the coast into the bushes.
Mrs J S Collins and her daughter Miss Grace Collins visited stepson John Collins in his jail cell at 9 last night. They requested a private hourlong interview, were locked in, and left without public comment, Grace showing tears while Mrs Collins remained composed.
New York Supreme Court justice Daly issued an attachment against the property of Joseph Latter, of Chicago, alleged as its proprietor, for money advanced by E Lanvke and partners Whient era dealers.
June 14 ferry date, Phillip Davie lieutenant colonel of Pine and Gray Walloon, arrested by deputy sheriffs on charges of forging railroad bonds valued at £292.00. Requisition papers from Governor Farmer and Maryland's governor supported the action. Davis related to Generals Hugh Lee and Jefferson Davis.
Thirty five hundred soldiers embarked today on transport steamers bound for the Philippines. Preparations indicate the meet will sail tomorrow.
In Chickamauga Park on June 14 a severe storm blew down many tents at Camp Thomas forcing hundreds of soldiers to seek shelter. Trees were toppled and branches bent, but by noon conditions improved as repairs began under regimental oversight to prevent a repeat incident.
London correspondent for the Daily Telegraph suggests Spain aims to frighten the United States by spreading rumors of imagined sacrifices. The Emperador Carlos delays stem from her ordnance and armament repairs. The government may avoid action, focusing on intimidating opponents rather than fighting.
Wires from General Blanes report urgent requests to Madrid for military supplies. Dispatches from London and Paris allege failures in foreign aid efforts. The message notes rising tensions and domestic expectations as Washington weighs wartime readiness and action.
Nighttime visit described as part of a sensational Topeka murder case. Commanding officer Chief Steete asserts key statements by J S Collins were made and later disputed, while details of the fatal shootings involve Collins aiming at his father then his stepmother, with Mrs Collins staying silent as her dying husband’s wishes. A probate filing by Emma Peterson for $500 claims from Collins’ estate is noted, with Judge Delmen directing further action.
In the Collins estate a money claim was filed in probate court by H S Adams for Emma Peterson, who later recalled a change of mind and requested the claim’s return. Adams said the claim was not settled and that the funds on deposit may be used for investments. Emma Peterson lives west of Washburn College.
Chief Henry Steele gives reporters new details from the Collins murder investigation. He reports conversations with Mrs. Collins John and Grace Collins and notes John Collins visited the city the day before the murder and argued with his father. Steele asserts John intended to shoot the couple and supported his long held theory of guilt.
The report alleges YS Collins consulted Dr W H Wasson on the eve of the murder about handling funds of the Masonic Mutual Benefit association. Dr Wasson denies being drawn into the matter and accuses the move of blackening J S Collins to benefit his son.
London report says Germany plans to interfere in the Philippines with four warships at Cavite and the Darmstadt approaching Manila with fourteen hundred troops for a total marine force of about 3,000. Madrid correspondent notes hopeful interference prospects amid war tensions.
The Cuban republic agent in Nassau warns of a Spanish schooner Belenceta from Nuevitas attempting to run the blockade to aid Cuba. British subject Vareax, who bought the vessel and secured a British register, is provisioning the boat for a departure likely toward Monte Crinth and Santa Domingo before aiming for the north coast of Cuba.
The twentieth annual Ottawa Chautauqua assembly opened at 2 30 pm with acting president Rev H W Chartes presiding. Rainy weather slowed work but attendance remained fair as presenters including Dr J L Hurlbut Ti W Chaffee Prof DeMotte and Mrs Behr arrived to join the program. Lena Fuller opened the Woman's council and Prof DeMotte delivered a noted lecture on the Harp of the Senses while scenes from the projectoscope entertained the crowd.
Vienna reports that Spain has asked powers to push the United States to occupy Manila with American troops should the town surrender, to prevent the insurgents from taking the city.
Chicago June 14 Lieutenant Colonel Bangs reports from Springfield Alabama that Governor Tanner's son J Mack Tanner has accepted a colonelcy of the regiment. With this move the unit is likely to be called out at once.
There are signs in administration circles that the president is not considering peace at this time. Spain is rumored to be seeking peace through European mediation, but officials say no direct proposition has emerged and the war is being pursued vigorously. The president’s dispatches to Shafter indicate plans to seize Puerto Rico and expel Spain from Cuba.
London dispatch reports Sagasta cabinet nearing end with alleged loss of torpedo boat destroyer Tecar and possible Cuba news. Senor Silvers seen as rising figure among dissident conservatives as Carliste supporters grow and startling developments are anticipated.
Police nabbed Ray Coover at the Santa Fe yards. authorities report he is fatally charged. Constable Froney and Deputy Will Gray located Coover atop box cars and established contact after concealment. William Slink used a lantern to approach him.
The report notes suspicions over possible murder by friends of John Collins amid financial troubles and a defense team led by attorney W L Jamison for Johnson Jordan and Jesse Harper. Circumstantial evidence challenges the theory of self murder, with rumors arising about who organized the crime. The piece mentions continued coverage on the sixth page.
The president will not consider any terms unless Spain evacuates Cuba and Porto Rico. This statement emphasizes a hard line on territorial withdrawal as a prerequisite to peace negotiations.
Three Spanish steamers that lay at Liverpool have sailed bound for St John New Brunswick. The Gallego Navarra and Palestine were renamed Comin La Juna and Pale stro and were reported to be underway.
Dr E Benjamin Andrews receives complimentary votes as Aldrich leads on the first ballot in a Newport election. Official results show Aldrich with 25 and Andrews 1 for United Senate, and 61 for Aldrich and 2 for Andrews in the House, with Garvin listed among totals.
A struggle on a box car ended with Constable Franey aiding in restraining Coover and Slink, who fought to detain him as the lad bit Slink’s finger. Later at noon at the Methodist Episcopal church at Harrison and Sixth avenues, William K. Ward married Miss Ross B Caraher, noted Topeka residents. The Shawnee Building and Loan now occupies the J. S. Collins office at 115 West Sixth Street.
The Populist convention in the city faces splits as anti Leedy forces consider denying Leedy and backing David Overmyer for lieutenant governor while threats linger on the ticket. Webb McNall of the Free Silver Republicans weighs in as party lines bend over fusion aims and names like Justin Dust, Chris Hoffman, and Grant Haverington surface in caucus talk.
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