Lawrence man recounts tense early morning scene at Collins home
Witnesses describe finding windows on the west and front doors unlocked after the shooting of John Collins. Testimony covers Mrs Collins on the night, possible entry points, conversations with John Collins, and a detective visit. Court plans a longer session to finish testimony.
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Houme
Athorney Cudard
Mr. Knowles
Sixth Street
Collins
Atiornes
Aston Gaert
Witnesses recount murder scene and letter contents in court
In a Lawrence court session, testimonies describe a murder at the Collins residence. Dr. Tefft details wounds, Mrs. Collins shot, and a printed note read to keep mum. The letter references a timing linked to soldiers passing through Lawrence, with questions about who delivered it.
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Kittie Smothers
Lawrence
John Collins
John Collings
Aly
Joe
Hayden
Rey
Skinner
Harba
Jun
Jon
John Col
Jetmore
Mise
H. G. Teftt
Collins
Mr. Collins
Fred
Mrs. Collins
Captain Snow Seeks Front Line After Resigning Local Command
Captain B L Snow of the Twenty first regiment writes Governor Leedy that he is ready for active service after resigning as captain of company K. He says his aim was to become lieutenant colonel of colored troops, but his resignation was accepted. Snow then forms a new company and reports recruiting 15 men, hoping to rejoin his regiment or another unit.
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B. L., Snow
Twenty-first Regiment
Plineree
Leedy
Snow
Bat
Emporia Citizens Demand Lower Coal Rates at Hearing
Citizens of Emporia led by E W Cunningham J B Watson D B Stone D W Morris Charles Harris J E Evans and City Attorney Spencer arrived this afternoon to represent the city before the state board of railroad commissioners. The council asserts Emporia pays higher coal rates than any Kansas town and is pressing for redress.
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E.W. Cunningham
J. 8. Watson
D.B. Stone
D. W. Morris
Charles Harris
Spencer
Emporia
State Board of Btllroal Commissioners
Kansas
Camp Merritt Grows as Troops Deploy for Philippines
Camp Merritt in California reports total strength 12,200 with additions from Minnesota Iowa Tennessee and Idaho and a stream of recruits from Kansas. About 200 more California volunteers join the Seventh Regiment and transport ships prepare to sail for Manila. Major Othe and Governor Richards plan brigading as troops depart for the Philippines.
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California
San Francisco
Minnesota
Sowem
Mert
Kansas
Tennessee
Idaho
Camp Merritt
Cornel Berry
Seventh Regiment
Monadnock
Manila
Neval Othe
Richards
Wyoming
Tor Mantla
First
Colee Smith
Philippines
$1000 A Month To Be Allowed To Each Illinois Regiment
Reports from Chickamauga June 21 indicate Major R W MecClaughrey Frederick Howard Vines and Captain Hartwell Osborne of Chicago led a state committee to study Illinois troops. The Army and Navy League plans monthly support from $600 to $1,000 per regiment for ice provisions and coastal supplies plus underclothes. Major H B Bradley remains in charge at the hospital, with forty patients now against 77 two weeks ago. Vaccination side effects linger as many remain ill with pneumonia and several are precarious. About twenty five inmates will be moved to Lester hospital in coming days. A Lafayette court session targets officers for whisky sales to soldiers and gambling. 150 indictments expected. court likely to run all week.
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Cnickamauga
R. W MecClaughrey
Frederick
Howard ‘Vines
State Board of Charities of Illinois
Hartwell Osborne
Chicago
Illnois Army and Oxy Rescue
H 2. Bradley
First Corps
Lester Hospital
Lafayette
Walker County
Parks Midway
Sadie Henry
Wright
Lkely
Spain satisfied prospects for joint Manila entrance
Madrid dispatch reports European powers likely to permit a joint occupation of Manila with Captain General Augusti and allied warships to preempt Tagal rebels. In Tennessee, Chickamauga Park officers push a new plan to preposition transports and keep troops there until an invading expedition date is fixed, aiming to reduce delays and improve efficiency.
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Spain
Manila
London
Madrid
the Standard
Augusti
Put Out the Lights Spain Darkens Her Coast to Embarrass War Vessels
Washington reports that Spanish authorities have extinguished the lighthouses at Malaga and Torrox, Velez, Estepona and Motril districts, Cartagena, and Escombrera to hinder American war ships. Consul Sprague in Gibraltar relays the warning as part of a new Spanish coast embargo.
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Spain
Washington
Sprague
Gibraltar
Department
Maligu
Torroc
Velez
Estepona
Motril Distriet
Carthagena
Escombrera
Spasiah
Adjutant General Plans New Uniformed Company of Girls
Adjutant General Bord to present a drilled company of 4b girls to Governor Leedy, uniformed and well armed, with gun drills in the Senate chamber. They wear king blouse and white-braided skirts, genuine soldier caps, and springfield rifles. Tickets to Portland, Oregon trip via Santa Fe Route are $600 round trip, on sale June 30 and July 1, 1898. Lawn Fete tonight on porches and Wolfe hall.
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Bord
Leedy Wond
Senate
Springfield
Portland
Oregon
W. C. Garvey
Wolfe Hall
Market Report From Topeka on Wheat Corn and Cattle
Prices rose on wheat amid wet southwestern reports with Kansas crop prospects noted. Corn and oats opened strong but sold back on favorable crop news while provisions edged lower. cattle receipts and hog activity described with market tone steady. Kansas City and New York summaries include money, bonds, and currency alongside grain clearances and receipts.
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Associated Preas
The
State Journal
Chicago
Kansas
Leiter
Liverpool
Hell
Wisc
Idtec
Timoths
New York
Jung
Sterling Exchange
Fem New
Fered
Hag
Oman
Kansan City
Omaha
Giscara
Oath
Tire
Eptember
Ower Phigher
News
For Sale and Rent Miscellany Items
For sale cottage and sow potas plants. 3 miles northwest Worth Frank P. Tude. ANTHEA horse for lis keep best a date. FOR SALE the p e Como hand. $21 mans in nod condi. Address Happer. FOR RENT three room house on Harrison street and a room house on West street. The Lumber Co office Van Buren street. FOR BASE horse, harness and pimenton cheap. Inquire Kansas WANTED for general house work quick and understands care of children. references required Dale waxes 174 Taylor st. STRATED DR STOLEN June 17 near fanar. WANTED experienced collector over 21 years weekly pay. 46 Satiand Ave. A RENT Furnished room for that ehandekeeping in Guiney. FOR RENT Furnished rooms at aa To apes. First published in the ke State.
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Frank P. Tude
Happer
Harrison St
West St
Thema Lumber Ca
van Buren
Kansas
Dale Waxes
Taylor St
Satiand Ave
Guiney
Firat
Ordinance for Baker Park sewer work payment
An ordinance appropriates 29 dollars from the general improvement fund to pay Baker Pradhary for making sewer joint counts in the city park under contract. The ordinance states it takes effect from the date of publication in the Topeka State Journal.
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Coun
Topekas
Gener
Baker Pradhary
Apd
Teao State Journal
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Morse
E.stith ST
Tate
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Grace
Thixty
Godream
Mia Collins
Mormerus Varier
Cornelius Carter
Police
Carter
Jesse Harper
Jessa Harper
Desve
Jesse
Massachusetts Street
Tian
Almas
Jetmyre
Lange
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Sheriff Moore
Douglas County
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Chas, Hayden
Pinkney
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John
Harper's
Aperhaps
Ester Ake
Gedard
Langer
Reht
Justice McClintock
Dr. Tettt
Grace Collins
Sin
Hitty
Wes
Capt. Snow
Army and Navy League
Chickamauga Park
Tenn
Chickamauga
Brooke
Wade
War Department
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de Jay
Tampa
Company OF Amazons
Topeka Cash
P. S
Thena
Today's Market Report
Kansas City
Texas
Texas Gleers
Pease Cowen
Tulle
Chicago Livestock ‘Market
Recelpia
Laos
Praeiay
Ted Suet
Palm & Coyne Commission Co
West Sixth St
Topeka
Palm & Caynes
Pushianet
Pat & Coyne Commission Co
York
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