Crowded hearing opens for John Collins murder case
A vast Topeka crowd packed the county courtroom for the preliminary hearing of John J. Collins charged with murdering his father J. S. Collins at 615 Van Buren. Patrolman Jenkins testified about findings at the scene and windows unfastened while Mrs Collins and neighbors watched. Defense waived nothing, and the hearing proceeded amid heat, fans, and rising tension as witnesses were sworn and cross examined.
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John J. Collins
Collins
Eorth
Suni
van Buren Street
County Court House
Jean Collins
Kis Fath
John Collins
Mimar
Sharif Cook
Departate
Ottlork
John H.collins
Grant Meade
Tate
Albert Heartburg
Ioan Collins
Jenkins
Lawrence
Topeka
Gidard
Mea Colling
Grace Collins
Witharsne
Thiel Detective Agency
Kansas City
Strang
Collins Residene
Officer Jenkins
Mr. Collins
Dr. Teftt
Feftt
Albert Eteartburg
Mrs. Collins
Dr. Tefft
Chief Steele
Cook
Birth of a Nation Proclaims Philippine Independence
General Aguinaldo proclaims a provisional government in Cavite on June 12 with a declaration of independence from Spain. He is elected president and Daniel Pirando vice president as insurgents reject full Spanish rule and accept possible American protectorate or occupation. Rebels seize Bulacan and Batangas garrisons while Manila remains out of reach amid troop movements and foreign ship arrivals.
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Chicago
John T. McCutcheon
Star
Dewey
Hong Kong
Bulacan
Pampanga
Batangas
Aguinaldo
Manila
Baltimore
Charleston
Pascal
Kaiser
Agreement Reported Between Aguinaldo and U S Consul
London dispatch reproduces a Times letter dated June 4 claiming Aguinaldo promised to organize a republican Philippine government under U.S. protectorate with two or three American delegates. It asserts open ports to foreign trade, press freedom, expulsion of tyrannical orders, and Spanish official recall, but notes questions of authenticity.
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London
The
Times
Herfin
Singapore
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Hong Kong
Admiral Dewey
United States
Tyro
Tnd
Spain
Merritt to sail for Manila aboard Philadelphia
San Francisco June 20 Major General Merritt may sail for Manila on the cruiser Philadelphia which has orders to be ready for sea by July 1 The Philippine governor general would likely travel with the Philadelphia while the Indiana of the third fleet advances Otis will accompany the fourth squadron The move aims to reach the islands with General McArthur's troops as soon as possible
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San Francisco
Merritt
Manila
Philadelphia
Philippines
Indiana
Francporia
McArthur
Otis
Sagasta Acknowledges Manila Crisis in Chamber Debate
In Madrid on June 20 Prime Minister Sagasta told deputies Manila is in critical condition. His brief remark dampened mood despite cheer over Admiral Camara’s squadron departure. Gen Weyler later condemned sending the squadron.
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Madrid
Sagasta
Chamber of Deputies
Manila
Camara
Weyler
Fleet plans and defense proposals for Cuba and the Philippines
Reports discuss Spain's defense strategies in Cuba and the Philippines. Weyler argues the fleet could deter Yankee offensives, threaten commercial cities, and keep American forces divided. Proposed ships destined for the Pacific include the Alamede and Acapulco routes, with fleet dispersal to Canberra and distant ports cited.
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Cuba
Philippines
Spain
Powder Mill Blast Near Cincinnati Noxious Fire Sparks Inquiry
A midwestern powder mill at King's Mill Warren County exploded at midnight sending bright sparks into the air. A worker was badly burned and dragged from the burning building by a companion who fled toward South Lebanon. Authorities suspect a deliberate act tied to a government contract, noting the smokeless powder failed to explode as ordinary powder and caused property damage with limited financial loss.
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Cincinnati. O
Sirebine
Rise Powder Company
King’s Mille
Warrenty
Tom
South
Lebanon
Guam
Madrid leaders weigh war act to seize Sana
In Madrid on June 21, officials believe Captain General Auersti may request troops to land detachments and occupy Sana, arguing he cannot longer withstand the insurgents.
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Madrid
Auersti
Toraien
Sana Om
Judge CG Foster and Baker Bill Spur Kansas Court Plan
Senator Baker pushes a measure to create a Kansas federal court. Hook for Leavenworth urges placement as assistant. If enacted, Judge CG Foster, Baker's law partner, would help establish the new court in Kansas.
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Baker
Leavenworth
Woc
Hook
Foster
Kansas Federal Court
Exchange Refused. Prisoners to be Exchanged
Washington June 9. The following was received today from firm Cortmnodius Walpers Captain general states Spanley gave men TreCunes to exchange prisoners Epis Yon and his men are prisoners in question.
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Washington
Cortmnodius Walpers
States Spanley
TreCunes
Epis
Oswego Boy James L. Green Killed in War
Oswego Kan June and a former Oswego boy James L Green captain of a Florida scouts company was captured and shot by Spaniards near Cadiz He enlisted at Fort for three years and reenlisted after his term expired He served at Leavenworth Port Aeon and was among the first regiments sent to the front His wife and child reside in Cheyenne and his sister Mrs Thea Scott and his parents are in Coffeyville and Chesrey His family has lived many years in Oswego and are well known
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Oswego
Kan
Kiistrts
Fuchine
James L. Green
Florida
Coben Beard Casinener
Gusie
Caredenisa
James
Green
Fort
Pirlog
Leavenworth
Port Aeon
Baty
Chewey
Gorshin
Thea Scott
Chesrey
Coffeyville
Pistaantnd
Capisin Green
Naval strike impact noted by ministers and officials
Amid a naval strike, Mr. Gorttien described the situation as causing a broader disruption. Mr. Goschen urged prudence and prudent stock management while coal miners in Wales were referenced in connection with the unrest and ongoing industry concerns.
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Landon
the Admiralty
Mr. Gorttien
Wales
Mr. Goschen
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