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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1898

Page

6

Jury of Women Continues Trial Revealing Watch and Letter Details

Testimony details a special delivery letter marked Kansas City and a bomb shell plan. Witnesses describe a watch pawned after a proposed murder and describe John Collins's movements from Topeka to Emporia and Newton, with jurors hearing cross examinations and a defense bid to suppress a letter.

Nevela Kansas City Harper Collins Tanns Hater 409 Coline Kania City Crook Wright Joba Cullinan Kan- 1 Chelpus John Jamison

Missing watch and diamond study linked to Collins note

John Henry Collins files a dated note from Topeka June 6 1898 describing a missing watch with a monogram I H C and inscribed J H Collins March 31 1877, a chain, small button hook, and a diamond stud, with details of where it was last seen and where it was later found in pockets amid a parade and jail crowd.

Biardigi J. H. Collins Isa' Om Santa Fe Topeka Stonefield Babenck John Henry Collins

Rough House Incident Sparks Gunfire in Tampa

A mule packer party and rowdy riders attacked a disreputable house in Tampa on June 22. A man was shot by an inmate, a woman took three bullets with one wound dangerous, and several suspects, including three mule packers and two riders, were arrested as officials await developments. The wounded man is not seriously injured.

Tampa Pla

May Fight Today Tells Of Landing And Cuban Forces

Gen Miles received a dispatch confirming the Balquiri landing went smoothly with no casualties. The only opposing force reported on the ground were Cuban insurgents. one insurgent lost an arm from shell burst. About 5,700 insurgents were on hand, well armed and disciplined. Miles’ correspondent said troops were in fine spirits and ready for night, noting a possible engagement today.

Washington Miles de Camp Shafter Balquiri Milés

Army at Chickamauga Park progresses with large enlistments

At Chickamauga Park Tennessee on June 23 reports show 47 000 men present with 600 to 700 recruits daily. About 1000 arrivals yesterday and last night. Payments to volunteers total around 210 000 this week, pay rolls to begin soon, and uniforms arms and small equipment are being issued. An ambulance corps is being organized with 25 ambulances 28 horses and 70 mules and 1 1 drivers per vehicle. Major McCumber named chief surgeon. Commanders and drills noted with promising discipline and plans for continued field preparation.

Chickamaugs Park Tenn Brooke the Park Daty New York Chickamauga Park Selif Army of the United States England Germany France Major McCumber Ponntesnth Kings County Insane Asylum McCumber Chickamaven Park Army of Metals Adams Ohio Papa Thomas F. K Birty John Devane Tampa Iet Fred Grant Ordenow Hee Valle Trooke

Will Deport Prisoners Phrase War Prize Crews

Washington June 23 The attorney general decides to surrender to French and Austrian ambassadors as the diplomatic avenue of Spain the noncombatant crews of prize merchant ships seized during war. The measure follows justice policy amid ongoing diplomatic prompts.

Washington France Austria Spain

Prisoners to be deported after Spain agrees

With no feedings available, prisoners were handed to the war department. Secretary Alger refused to extend the arrangement. Spain’s representatives agreed to receive and ship the prisoners home. A telegram is sent to the US attorney to furnish prisoner names for immediate deportation at Spain’s expense.

War Department Alger Spain United States

Cornell Triumphs In Tri-University Boat Race

Cornell won the tri university boat race on the Thames in 23 minutes 43 seconds, finishing three and a half lengths ahead of Yale with Harvard about ten lengths back. Yale led early before Cornell surged, completing a dominant final stretch as Yale faded and Harvard fell behind.

New London Cornell Thames Yale Harvard Poughkeepsie Yale Secon Meikelham Corneth Crimson Cornel Courtney Coisim Cornnell Yule Dean Eli

Fight at San Juan harbor turns deadly

Madrid reports a clash near San Juan as an American cruiser appeared off the harbor and the Taabelia cruiser exchanged fire. One Spaniard was killed and three wounded as the American withdrew.

San Juan Madrid Taabelia Pontaya Lamedi Riis

Recruiting to Begin in Topeka and Nearby Cities

Governor Leedy announced recruiting assignments today. Adjutant General Allen and Sergeant Hudson will oversee the Twenty second regiment recruits. Recruiting officers will visit Leavenworth and Atchison Saturday, then Kansas City and Fort Leavenworth the next week, with enrichment at Wichita and Dawgen to follow. Major Young’s status and further appointments remain unsettled.

Topeka Lawrence Leedy Allen Hudson Twenty-second Regiment Linvenworth Atchison Saruday Kansas City Fort Entrant Wichita Dawegn Young Kansas Colrad Leeds

Bland Renominated by Acclamation in Missouri District

Jefferson City June 28 Richart F Bland noted free silver advocate representing the Eighth Missouri district was today renominated by acclamation by the Democratic convention. The congressman has been renominated by Democrats since 1872 without interruption though he was defeated once at the polls.

Jefferson City Richart F. Bland Elehth Missouri Congress

Pingree Arrives in Tampa with Michigan Regiment Escort

Gov. Pingree of Michigan arrives in Tampa escorted by the entire Michigan regiment and band on the way to military headquarters.

Tampa Gov. Pingree Michigan

Ladies Invited to Meeting on Sanitary Movement

A call is issued for a meeting of the Ladies Interested in the sanitary movement of supply to discuss deficiency of government furnished items. The gathering will be at the Senate chamber at 7 o clock Friday afternoon, and all interested ladies are welcome.

Kansas Senate Chaimber Builders’ Association Master Builders Association James Eslor

Port Arthur Typhoon Drowns 120 Chinese Destroyer Crew

A note from Port Arthur reports a recent typhoon drove a Chinese torpedo destroyer ashore with about 120 men drowned. Also damaged in the same storm was the Russian warship Gissot Vellker. Other items note King Alfonso’s confirmation in Madrid and various political and local notices.

St. Petersburg Port Arthur Gissot Vellker Sissel the Great

Market Report From June 24 1920 Wheat and Corn Changes

Weather favorable for wheat with falling prices on reports of crop progress in the Midwest and rising in Paris on lower futures. Corn weak at opening then firm, oats steady, provisions up modestly. hogs and cattle receipts noted with mixed price movements. overall market activity described as cooler and uncertain with emphasis on wheat and grain futures.

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Saything Desis Exchange Offers Trading Across Markets

The agency reports you can buy or sell Saything Desis on various exchanges nationwide through our network. The service highlights broad access, competitive rates, and streamlined listings enabling traders to move assets efficiently.

Rented lodge ad with garbled notice seeks party helper

Fragmented sale style notice offers large furnished room and party help with vague references to a rival group. Incoherent text mentions locations and codes not forming a clear offer or contact.

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