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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1899

Page

1

Witness Nello testifies in tense Collins trial hearing

James B Nello takes the stand amid a chaotic Wichita district court session. The defense aims to prove detective Harbaugh was hired to build evidence against John Collins while prosecutors challenge the credibility of the affidavit and witnesses. The proceedings feature cross questions about prior arrests and identifications, with jurors and spectators watching closely.

Collins Bearwe Letun Janes Nello Swrerkitee Waayden Hayden Grdart Mites Hazen Wiettin Blogden Hardame Ciredmetances Harbauch Wace Avenue Wichita Geo. Barker Lawrence Safford 9Aire Hazes wNnith Hayten Hazen Harbaugh Jake Collins Hasen Pry Fieim Judes Haxeer Dieregard Geuree Bemis Trindlus Orstadtldernt Wand Brindie Wey Tr ‘Rai Mazen Vyoa miMan Brindle Joe Judeet Harry Sallard Hendie Rieti Maken Valentine Juder Walt Udor Anin J. Te Mmse der. Hayden Lape & Cook Dorera Miller Hickenacker Jihn Collins Slayden Mary Council Rouse John Dickey Cyined Jiber Dickey Johnson Dasnasing Yong Man Jetmore John Collins Safford H. S. Bonner Butner Dickey John Collins Bue Combine Sello James B. Nelle Jordan Jess J. S. Collins Disteet Bey Gener Godard Hagen Nelly Juder Hagen Mr. Godard Mr. Hayden Jetmort Sattert Mr. Guder Jodee Haven Jetmmore Ulster Lines County Attemer Perabedy James B Nella Matthy Nella South Tenth Street Denver Lille Beadburyt Ste Harrison Brad Peatbody Emporia Nello Except Mr .Goitard St. Nicholas Hotel A. Ecause Ohio

Kipling Doctors Report No Significant Gain in Worsening Condition

New York doctors report no appreciable improvement in Rudyard Kipling’s condition overnight. Three physicians remain at his bedside in Brattleboro with Dr Dunham slightly more at ease about his rest, while London and Philadelphia observers react with deep concern and shared mourning for England’s celebrated writer.

New York March Retnard Kipfire Janeway Dnonham Tr Cowland Brattlebor Grenoble Dunhem Dunham Tithhan Kipling Trudyard Kipting England London Rudyard Kipling Daily Mall United States of America

Lord Herschell Dead, British Joint Commissioner

Washington mourns Lord Herschell, a key British joint commissioner, who died after a fall and ensuing illness. The 14th baron, born November 2, 1830, held numerous titles, including Privy Councillor, Knight Grand Cross of the Bath, and lord high chancellor in 1886 and 1895, with a long legal and diplomatic career.

Washington Lold Herschel Great Britain Herschel New York Parrer Herschelt Hidley Merschell London Melee Wm. Mobray Efinbineh Edward Leigh Kindersly Baron Herschell Kent Thirham Deals Castle Lemon University Venezuela British Guiana Ted Wes Lord Herschel Lonon University Lincoln's Inn Queen's Counsel Lincoln’s Inn Carlisle

Salinas College Bequest Motive Revealed in Will

A wealthy farmer from Mc Pherson county arrived in this city this week to bequeath the bulk of his property to the Balingate college. Judge Ellis prepared the will.

McPherson County Pelait Balingate College Ellis

Santa Fe Rumored to Control California & Nevada Line

Rumor says Santa Fe has gained control of the Colorado and Nevada road to Emeryville to create a terminal with easier access to San Francisco. The line would give Santa Fe a path into Oakland, with repairs ongoing and talk of extending to Mount Diablo, currently tied up in receivership under C. H. Smith of Denver.

Santa Fe California Road San Francisco Point Richmond Emeryville Oakland Mount Diablo C. H. Smith Denver

Captain Elliott Killed in Philippine Conflict

Kansan Capta in Elliott of Coffeyville former captain of Company G Twentieth Kansas was shot and killed in a battle against insurgents. A cable from Colonel Funston reported the death and requested promotions to fill the vacancy. First Lieutenant Glasgow, Second Lieutenant Hauserman, and Second Lieutenant Simpson were named for advancement in the succession plan.

Elliott Coffeyvine Cor Pany G Funston Eliott Eliots EB. L. Glasgow Baline M Company Tailioce J. W. Hauserman Leavenworth Seutenant Sxcceed Gilarnow Guy Simpson Beloit H Company Ueutenant Hausserman Commis Funsian

Instructions to Otis and Dewey on German Interests

The dispatches instruct Admiral Dewey and General Otis to carry out the German promise regarding the protection of German residents in the Philippines. The State Department denies extensions of US protection to German interests in the Samoan group, stating the German proposition covered the Philippines only. Berlin treaty protocols require joint policing by the three treaty powers and ships on station to safeguard the interests of all without discrimination.

Dewey Washiheim Philippines Gen. Ous United States State Department Samoa Untervals

State Fair bill faces defeat amid farm interest clash

The senate debated a state fair appropriation of $2.00 to fund premiums and annual exposition, with Senators Hanna King and Stone opposing or supporting recommittal as farmers push for export of concerns. The bill passed to recommittal after a heated filibuster, while warnings its defeat would kill the project dominated the session.

Senate Weetia Miasij Uwsange Hanna Stone Lewelling Pif Wass

Davenport bids 15000 purse for Jeffries Thesimmons fight

In Chicago on March 1 Davenport is in the field as bidder for the Jeffries Thesimmons bout. Manager Jack Leonard of the Tri City Athletic Club telegraphed Dave Holland offering a purse of 15000 for the heavyweights clash. A Davenport backer and Tom Hanton are said to be backing the bid with assurances that authorities in Davenport will not oppose the meeting.

Chicago Davenport Feld Jeffries Thesimmons Grove Jack Leonard Tricity Athletic Club Dave Holland Leonard Tom Hanton

Royal Sells Out to Willem Zeghe in Major Transfer

New York March 1 The Tribune reports on good authority that the interests of Royal Baking Powder Co NY Baking Powder Co and Cleveland Baking Powder Co are transferred to Willem Zeghe for an estimated sum of 12 million dollars. The deal consolidates major baking powder operations under one buyer with far reaching market impact.

New York Trifune Royal Baking Powder Company New York Baking Powder Company Cleveland Baking Powder Willem Zeghe Beeweom Bivacomraia ReVoNe

Mrs Logan Gravely Ill in Washington

Word reached Chicago that Mrs John A Logan lies critically ill in Washington with grip. Her son Maj John A Logan, serving with the army in Cuba on Gen Bates staff, has been summoned to her bedside. She caught cold at a theater, temperature spiked to 105, then fell to 101. Additional ailments include an ear abscess and an ulcerated tooth. She is under two specialists care.

Chieaso John A. Logan Washington Maj Plunteer Cuba Gen. Bates

Senate Won't Extend Adjournment Time

The senate by unanimous vote declined to consider the house proposal to extend final adjournment to next Tuesday noon. The vote to indefinitely postpone the house resolution was unanimous. Senators will press to adjourn Saturday at noon per the week’s joint resolution.

Senate House

Reformatory Changes at Hutchinson Reformatory

Hutchinson Kansas March 1. The reformitory board dismissed guards appointed by Leedy and named new officers and guards from multiple counties including S J Stauber John Brunn Dan Harris EB Rosser H Tick John Harlow Tennis Lakin. About 49 positions to fill. further appointments expected.

Hutchinson Kan J. & Shamans Dighton Lane County Toot Reformatory Leedy Bebb Sumner County Lon Kerrick Kingman County J. L Davis Coffey County H. J. Roberts Lyon County H.W. Yates Finney County Walter Warren Labette County G. W. Pry Cherokee County FE. W. Majors Cherokees County W. T. Gwyn Greenwood County J. J. Steele S. J. Stauber Cowley County John Brunn Reno County Dan Harris EB. A. Rosser Osage County H.C. Tick Doniphan County John Harlow Tennis Lakin Morris County

Back to Conference Washington March adjournment debates big bills

In Washington March 1 excitement rose over near adjournment and key measures. The conference report on the omnibus claims bill was agreed after sharp attacks on French spoliation claims. Reports on the census bill and Indianapolis public building bill were adopted. River and barber bill to conference. general deficiency appropriation bill moved under suspension.

Washington Indianapolis

Miners Wage Advance Promised in Birmingham District

Birmingham district miners will receive a wage increase of 2.5 cents per ton of coal mined effective today, with expectations that the raise will be extended districtwide within a month or two. Also noted are new fourth class postmasters appointed in Kansas and a Covington Kentucky postoffice stamp and money robbery estimated at $20.00, with suspects concealed in the stamp department.

Birmingham Als Kansas Washington Dayton Dickerson County A. J. Dayhoff H. W. Dayhoff Macyville Cloud County John B. McMinn C. W. Amspacher Sherwin &. Davis E. 3. Zimmerman Covington Cincinnati

Entrenchments Reported Around Malabon Church

Manila dispatch notes insurgents active at Caloocan and Malabon preparing earthworks and a gun battery in front of Malabon church, damaged earlier by the Monadnock’s fire. A Cebu letter dated February 2 cites Petrel arrival, insurgent fears of American confiscation, and surrender proceedings under Commander Cornwell with local officials taking over administration.

Manila Caloocan Malabon United States Monadnock New York Herald Maxiia Cebu Petrel Hormer Piemy Ieaders Cornwell Plugkett Cena Parker Worl

Filipinos Use 7 Million for Spanish Prisoners Release

Manila dispatch reports Spain authorized General Rios to offer 500000 for release of Spanish prisoners. Insurgents demanded 7,000,000 and declined the offer. General Klos threatened to label the Philippine republic lawless if terms aren’t met. Flores and Torres relayed Rios message. About 20 English subjects, including women and children, are north of Manila within Filipino lines. no word since February 5.

New York The Herald Manila Spain Rios Klos Piippine Republic

THE FILIPINOS' SIDE They Claim to Hold 600 American Prisoners

A Manila dispatch dated February 35 reports Philippine forces holding several American prisoners and denying surrender. The Filipino junta asserts independence and readiness to defend it. A Cebu telegram says foreign residents asked withdrawal to avoid bombardment and that Filipinos hope for a favorable settlement via foreign consuls.

London Manila Pusiz Paternos Guadalupe Tondo Cebu

Kansas Preacher Sentenced for Theft From Widow

Des Moines Iowa March 1 Reverend William N Coffey a divinity student formerly of Manhattan Kansas was sentenced by Judge Bishay to three and a half years in the penitentiary Coffey admitted stealing six hundred dollars from Mrs Magert a widow in an Iowa town

Kansas Iowa Des Moines William N. Coffey Bishiay Magert Coffey Manhattan Kan

Apia unrest and German council apology reporters Sydney NS

Advices from Apia dated February 17 say affairs remain unsatisfactory. Provisional government meddling with natives and British subjects and taxing Manetoa and Mataafa ation. German council president Raffel apologized for boycotting the Porpoise and insulting guests aboard. McPherson reports a rapid duck hunting season opening with many scouts and lakes teeming with birds.

Apia Sydney N.S. W Mataafa Raffel Malictou

Western Baseball association meets in midland cities

Perro ee emo Dod of Rockford Rock Island Quincy Ot tumwa Bloomington Springfield and Peoria attend the first meeting of the season. They plan to grant a franchise to Captain Bryan of Peoria to appoint a schedule committee and arrange for the campaign.

Perro Ee Emo Dod Rockford Rock Island Quincy Ottumwa Bloomington Springfield Peoria Western Baseball Association Bryan Peeria Arrance Vauipalen

Under the Knife For Removal of Cyst From the Thigh

A medical note describes a surgical procedure to remove a cyst from the thigh. The patient undergoes a planned operation with standard preoperative and postoperative considerations outlined. The report focuses on the procedure and its uncomplicated course.

Pope Recovers After Cyst Removal At Vatican

Reports say the pope’s fever vanished after yesterday’s illness, a cyst was removed at 9 10 a m and 6 a m examinations showed no complications. Dr Muzzini and Dr Lapponi oversaw the operation and later rounds found him in fair satisfactory condition as officials issued bulletins from Rome.

Rome Muzzini Pontis Musaint Lapponl Vatican

Four Die in Train Collision Near White Plains Nevada

A head end crash between passenger train No 1 lastbound and a double header near White Plains Nevada left four dead and one seriously injured. Engineers F J Yeargin of Osage and Dyllon of Browns Bay were named among the injured and unconfirmed reports mention another engineer and a head brakeman seriously hurt.

Ogden Utah White Plains Nevada Dena F. J. Yeargin Eae Hisbansnon Osa Ireman Dyllon Browns Bae Brikeman The Forest

Government Trader Injured in Caldwell Train Crash

Well known government trader W. Van Horn, active in trade acts, met a severe train accident at Caldwell Wellington Kaw. March LD. He suffered exposure of both legs and is not expected to recover. His wife was aboard the train.

Caldwell Wellington Kaw March W. van Horn Bil Caldwell Tedas

Senate approves 20 million appropriation for Spain

Washington March 1 The senate passed the appropriation bill for payment to Spain totaling 20 million dollars without dissenting votes. The measure clears the chamber in a smooth vote as the country eyes international relief and debt settlement.

Senate Washington Spain

Iron Prices Advance Across Pittsburg Mills

An Amalgamated Association deal lifts steel billet prices by 30 cents and increases skilled workers wages by 8 percent. Job sites at Sharon and Sharpaville report higher pay from 10 to 33 cents daily, affecting about 15,000 workers with 1500 employees benefiting.

Pittsburg Maren Seael Bessemer Amalgamated Association Sharon Sharpaville

Sagasta Resigns as Madrid Minister to Queen Regent

Madrid reports Senor Sagasta handed his resignation of the ministry to the queen regent. In Washington Kansas banks record a decline in reserve and growing loan rates. Philadelphia notes major banks advancing loan rates by one half to one percent amid weather and financial updates.

Madrid Senor Sagasta Kansas Nations Washington, D.C Kansas Eee Josuz

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