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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1898

Page

6

No End in Sight John Collins murder trial testimony

Fragmentary transcript shows witness statements on revolvers found, searches of Collins house, and the involvement of John Collins and Jesse Harper. Testimony covers timeline from Dewey day to May, gun locations, pawnings, and conversations about a Topeka job and Johnson Jordan.

Steele Cheryl Petire Henry Hhads Joaniurke Pasity the Collins Jookins Donovan Col- Tine Collins John Tarmitty Juhn Jon Collings Grant Mrade Coline Jesse Harper Jetmore Vermont Lawrence John Colins A Johnson Jardin Joe Smothers Johm Collins Topeka Jordan Wand Spencer Abustad Cornelius Carter Tom Griffith Johnson Jordan Joe Johnson Eldridge House Jem Collins Johnson Jomian Et Brider Tg Bee John Colnet Actares Tohnson Jordan Stany Ames Saxy Johnson Ren Jordan Ted Jordan Qin Harper Hayden Lira Tenver Mr. Hayden Flarper John Cole John Collins Smothers Alwar Bios

Coal Rate Hearing in Kansas Adjourned to July 13

The Kansas coal rate hearing was continued until July 13 to allow railroads to prepare defense and finish statistics on rates and construction requested by the Attorney General Boyle. Railroad attorneys say the case will be examined thoroughly and they will prove to fair minded people that coal and other freight rates are reasonable and not unjust.

Kansas Boyle

Reinforcements for Shafter Begin Voyage to Santiago

Washington June 22 The first body of troops moved from Camp Alger to Newport News for transport to Santiago de Cuba under Major General Miles orders. Gen Duffield leads one regiment and one battalion by rail to Newport News then to join auxiliary cruisers for voyage to Cuba.

Duffield Newport News Bard Toransport Santiago Cuba Shatter United States Miles Michigan Harvard Dutfield Yule Massachusetts Virginia

Porto Rico Abandoned War Plan for Cuba Campaign

Washington dispatch reports the Porto Rico occupation plan is effectively dismissed for now. The focus shifts to a rapid campaign in Cuba, with General Shafter sent to Santiago to support operations as the Madrid strategy weighs the potential gains of a Puerto Rico venture. The shifting priorities reflect the uncertain theater and evolving naval events surrounding San Juan and Cervera’s squadron.

War Department Cuba New York Trbune Washington Porto Rico Seth Stintier Cita Santiago Rican Caimpalen Sampaon San Juan Cervera Cape Verde Stein Coudnue Madrid Schivy Sampson Shafter Japan

War Aims and Port Rico in the Limonese Treaty Debate

The article discusses the Treaty of Limonese, noting China’s possession of the island, U S justification for neutral stance, and demands for Porto Rico indemnity. It cites state department officials weighing strategic importance, while General Shafter’s forces and Miller’s push for troop additions reflect urgent military needs and upcoming auxiliary actions.

Limonese China United States Porto Fuco Spain State Department Diplomatic Corps Washington Porta Rica Fae Miler Shafter Oaly Parsday Falto Barvard

Christina Will Stay Amid Madrid Rumors of Abdiation

Madrid reports deny foreign claims that the queen regent plans to abdicate and affirm she will continue her duties. The government says no news of an attack on Santiago de Cuba, confident in Generals Linsres and Pereja to handle the crisis. In other news, Col. Crofton Dead at about 111 years in Washington.

Madrid Santiago de Cuba Linsres Pereja Erin Col. Crofton Washington Rea Crofton Delaware West Chicago Fort Shaddan

Delegates Elect Urtarte President of Central Union

From Managua Nicaragua on June 22 delegates from Honduras and Nicaragua assembled to draft the federal constitution electing Senor Angelo Urtarte as president. All constitutional assembly members are below middle age.

Managua Nicaragua Yveston Sttvadar Honduras Federal Union Senor Angelo Urtarte Constitutional Assembly

Three Great Crews Clash on Thames Showdown at New London

June 22 New London Conn The young oarsmen from Harvard Yale and Cornell vie for college rowing supremacy on the Thames amid favorable yet brisk winds. Bets favor Ithacans early with even money and Harvard and Yale money backs their crews as Cornell maintains pace from earlier trials.

New London Conn Thames Harvard Yale Cornell Cnal

Third Philippine expedition to sail from San Francisco Monday

Washington June 22 Quartermaster General Ladington relayed a telegram from Quartermaster Long at San Francisco stating the third expedition to the Philippines will depart San Francisco next Monday aboard six transports the Ohie Indians City of Para Morgan City Valencia and Newport Gen Merritt commanding the new Pacific department and likely Governor General of the Philippines will probably accompany the Indiana Major General Otis will likely accompany the fourth expedition to the Philippines

Washington Ladington War Department Quartermaster Long San Braneteco Philippines San Francisco Ohie Para Morgan City Valencia Newport Merritt Department of the Pacific Indiana Otis Cormend

Rothechilds Lose Forgery Suit Over 1000 Pound Note

Landon June 2 Baron Rothechild and trustees of Alliance Assurance sued Sir Patton Sykes claiming a forged 2100 pound note. Tatton Sykes contended the deed dated by Str Tatton was a forgery and Lady Sykes argued the signature was genuine. Verdict returned for Tatton Sykes.

Landon Baron Rothechild Allance Assurance Patton Sykes York Joan Xiveneet Sekes Tatton Sykes Lady Sykes

Official denial on mutilation claim by navy surgeon

Washington reports that Surgeon General Van Em received full reports from the surgeon with Admiral Sampson’s fleet. The corpses were not mutilated, though severe wounds were attributed to a Mauser rifle ball. The statement counters claims of mutilation from the Guantanamo? incident, clarifying the medical cause and denying perpetrated mutilation.

Sampson Washington Jone 2 van E m Navy Admiral Sampsons Fleet Guantanamo

Fusion in Aberdeen fuels three party conventions

Minneapolis reports delegates and visitors fill town for Democrats Populists and Free Silver Republicans gatherings. Fusion is favored as talks proceed with conference among groups. Gov Lee nomination seen as assured despite minor protests from middle of the road Populists and Gold Democrats.

Minneapolis Aberdeen

Trade With Hawaii Shows Trade Shifts Since 1876 Treaty

New York June 2 A summary from the Summary of Finances and Commerce outlines Hawaii’s trade growth since the 1876 reciprocity treaty. U S exports to Hawaii rose from under 3.1 million before 1876 to about 6 million in 1896 with sugar and coffee driving gains. imports rose from around 2.5 million in 1877 to over 4 million in 1890 and beyond, with the United States supplying the majority of both imports and exports over time. The report notes population of about 109 thousand and government receipts near 2 million annually, funded by tariffs, internal revenue, and miscellaneous sources.

New York Hawaiian Islands Bureau of Statistics Washington The Tribune United States Isis Nout Hawaiian Island Urey Great Britain Augustralia Tnited

No Trace of Baughman in Missing Topeka Inquiry

No new information about Samuel Gauchrean’s whereabouts emerges. The last seen by IC Anderson, a teacher, who reported Baughman’s May 6 departure for a Shawnee Institute event in Topeka. Anderson recalls Baughman appeared nervous and dressed unusually shabby while waiting at the depot, and has not been seen since. A June meeting of ex-Confederates is announced at the Topeka Commercial Club rooms for papers and questions.

Samuel Gauchrean IC. Anderson Shawenee Institute U. P Baughman Topeka South Topeka Auburn Notlcie Enik Teachers’ Institute New County Ue Topeka Commercial Club G. B. Payne

Wanted A cod hand trower at Peerless Steam Laundry

Experienced man sought at 821 West Main Avenue for mint duties. Apply Peerless Steam Laundry.

Cod Apple Peerless Steam Laundry Dmralsinn Aixin Ave

Market Report From The Associated Press State Journal

Perfect weather in many states as rain effects ease. Liverpool demand weak. June market data reflects steadier trading patterns and muted price shifts.

Associated Press State Journal Chicago Liverpool

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