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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1898

Page

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Not Guilty Claims At arraignment in murder trial

John Collins pleads not guilty at district court arraignment for the murder of his father. He shows composure and confidence, while Mrs. Collins attends in mourning. The opening stage includes motions and a crowded courtroom as the case proceeds toward trial.

John Collins Julia Henry Collins Collins Cas Yuuns Collins Hia Benkin Conia John Cullins Porter Cook Collins Hittie Hiether Collins Culling Oelock Grant Mene Morton Weetmoreland James S. Colina Abrs. Collins Grant’ Meade Mr. Collins Westmoreland Topeka Juni Jetmore Hayden Ducer Herrington Muyten James S. Collins Godant J. 8 Mr. Hayden Mr.Hayden Mr.Howers Willamsport John Elliott Eliott Elliott F. W. Harrison Tebnore Harrison Jourine Joann Dukes Harrizon

Trial Proceedings in County Court With Names of Witnesses

In a courtroom scene the judge sits as attorneys A A Godard Charles Hayden and others stand near. The state confirms readiness for trial but defense objects to lack of a copy of the information and witness list as names of proposed witnesses are read aloud including William Wiedeman J G Strickier Lois Tefft and many others.

Collins A. A Godard Charles Hayden Mr Godard Rennest Coltum Jetmore Garen Nichols Safford John HL Collins Cotmry Jetinire Mr. Jetmore William Wiedeman G. Strickier Lois Tefft Wim. Brometsick J. G. Gibes Boy Harper Sal Marks Abe Levy Lawrence Her Eullene A. Ot Baldwin Slee Hain D. Smith Paul & Brooks Lf Leonard Prof FH. Hodder W. N. Btorrinan Wm. Hodson W. F.ellteen Stansfield Ba Lange Wim, Wermuler Judge Hazen Jollee Mazen Mr. Hayden Hayden Young Collins Jet James S$. Collins Judson Tinzen

Jury Seated as Collins Murder Trial Opens

In Topeka the arraignment concluded with James S Collins's son charged with murder. Witnesses questioned as jurors sworn. Mrs Collins in mourning watched court proceed while Judge Hazen kept tight control.

Spain Accepts Surrender. Paris Pact to Follow Text

In Paris at 2 PM the joint peace commissions met and the Spanish declared verbal acceptance of American demands. A written acceptance will be presented later. European reaction is strong against U.S. Philippines gains with sharp criticism from French society and officials. Mr Stead notes Europeans largely uninformed yet forming public opinion, with hostility strongest at the Atlantic coast.

Paris Philippines Foreign Office Europe Williem T. Stead France Belgium Germany Russia Austria Turkey Italy Associated Preas England Stead Yvatlean

Spain Accepts Peace Terms After Prolonged Reply

Paris reports that Spanish commissioners declare American proposals inadmissible on legal principles and exhaust diplomatic options. Spain, prompted by patriotism, abandons war, accepts offered conditions to conclude peace. US demands sought full Philippine and Sulawesi groups for 20 million and Carcine group purchase. Cuban debt unresolved. Next meeting set for Wednesday.

Paris Spain Remsons Philippine and Sula Group United States Carcine Group Cuba

VESSELS WRECKED IN STORMS ADDS TO MARINE LOSSES

Reports from Washington list several wrecks during a severe gale. The Ever Bell, sailing Boston to Bristol, was stranded near Jersey Point with four crew saved. total loss claimed. A British brig Chemplon and cruiser Willard ashore in Quaddy Bay, Me, with another total loss noted for Chaminion. Nearby, the steamer John J. SUE ran aground near Nantucket Roads after dragging anchors in heavy seas. crew reported safe. The Joon J. SUE details include plaster trade, 7,000 tons, built in Marine City, Mich, from Port Huron. A Brooklyn bound schooner near Bar ners, missing, and passengers from Boston report cold exposure after a late-arrival train.

Washington, D. C Kim- Dall The Life Saving Service Quincy Mins National Sales John Milevare New York Ste Nantucket Orew John J. Sue Marine City Mich Port Huron York Gunk Barkere Blut Boston New York, New Haven and Wariford Grand Central den

Telegram From Dreyfus Wife Clears Health Report

Madame Dreyfus, wife of former Captain Alfred Dreyfus, reports by permission of authorities that the prisoner’s telegram expresses joy with all concerned and states his health is morally and physically good.

Pastis Madame Dreyfus Alfred Dreyfus Devil's Tland

Drowned in Volga Ferry Capsizing Claims 29 Lives

A ferry boat carrying workmen capsized while crossing the Volee at Kinesema near St. Petersburg. The disaster resulted in the drowning of 29 passengers as rescue and recovery efforts continue.

St. Petersburg Volee Kinesema

Ashore or Sunk in Boston Harbor Disaster Report

Boston, Nov 28: ships returning report many vessels ashore or near Heston Harbor. Seven large schooners and two coal barges wrecked. estimates show 25 to 30 lives lost. Only one boat believed saved, others missing amid efforts to recover. Steamer Ohio grounded at spectacle inland. Portland steamer whereabouts uncertain after leaving for Portland with 25 or 30 passengers.

Boston Heston Harbor Hall Ad Ohio Warren Ting Spectacle Rainsford Island Uleciment Portland Breamsh Sompany Woon Gloucester Harbor Gloucester Portland Steamship Company

Lost on the rocks three perish on Bertha A Gross

Three men die and several crew members are rescued from the Bertha A Gross schooner after it wrecked on rocks near Fresh Island off Manchester. Captain Thurston Wellsee and his son John perish. Surviving crew report exposure and hunger for hours.

Bertha A. Gross Salem Mass Houses Island Manchester Fresh Island Saturtay Rold- Hight Wellsee Thurston Jonn

Wrecked Craft Litter Boston Harbor After Devastating Storm

Boston sailors report a near city closing storm wrecking nearly every shoal and reef in Boston harbor. Dozens of vessels ashore or sunk include the Calvin F Baker Abel C Babcock Samuel W Tilton Virginia Gov Amex and many others with crews lost drowned or missing. Hull Beach Shag Rocks and Moon Island bear the brunt as rescuers race against heavy seas and rising tides.

Boston Navy Hesica Hull Beach Tim Shag Rocks Boston Ught Brewsters Calvin B. Baker Ife Savern Calvin F. Haker Boston Light Abel Babcock Enuire Samuel W Tilton Virginia Thompson's Island Boston Harbor Capt Stanley Farmer Freeman Jr Mount Desert William B. Stanley Bars Consolidated Coal Company Pull Beach Nantasak Beach Gov. Amex Bustos Harbor Edward Broffet Calvin F. Baker Philadelphia Mathun

Keith’s Ablaze as Fire Hits Talbert Keith Co Store

Fire at Talbert Keith & Co. furniture establishment on Eleventh and Grand in Kansas City causes about 200000 in losses. Four floors affected, top floor stocked with mattresses and inflammable materials, building insured and stock coverage at 80 percent. Emery Bird Thayer & Co. nearby stock insulated by fire conditions, while insurance covers half its value. Building owned by De John Bryant of Independence.

Kansas City We Furniture Talbert Keith & Co Eleventh and Grand Avenue Keith House Eleventh Street Emery, Bird, Thayer & Co de John Bryant Independence

Storm Locks East Long Island Trains in Snow

New York reports heavy storm disruption across Eastern Long Island with no train service from Friday night into Sunday. Two trains remain stuck in snow drifts east of Babylon. Montauk Division trains limited to Bay Shore area. Sea liner La Touraine and Furnesia drifted conditions delayed arrival. trains west of New Jersey City show two to three hour delays.

New York Long Trlund Fiiroad Suffolk County Babylon Mmve Lone Island Railroad Greenport Sarles Montuk Bay Bhore Isiep Farmingdale White Cock Hills la Touraine Jersey City Pennsylvania Road Lehigh Valley Erie

Explosion near Raite Battery Kills or Injures Forty

A Nov Havena blast near Avenue Infants between Santa Clara and Relia Batteries destroyed a private house storing dynamite and powder. Forty people were killed or seriously harmed, with several boxes of powder and cartridges affected and a railway car press reportedly involved in the incident.

Havena Raite Santa Clara Relia

Great Musical Instrument Collection Presented to Michigan University

Ann Arbor November 28. Detroit millionaire Frederick Stearns presented to the University of Michigan a vast collection of nearly 1000 musical instruments. Stearns has spent about 25,000. the total value is far higher. The exhibit traces the evolution of three major types from prehistoric times to today, rivaling major collections in Europe and the U.S. The items will be stored in the university museum with a prepared catalogue, and Stearns will assist in its publication.

Michigan University Ann Arbor Mich Frederick Stenrna Detroit Hay University of Michigan Blearam University Europe Tsa Ra Stearns

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Mrs. Collins Collie Tam Halgh H. Gew Wu F.C. Bowen HS. Butner Charles & Cooper A. Thurman J. D. Page Judee Hazen Mr. Dickey F. C. Bowen Peter Hock Mr. Fleck Hazen Heck Lnter Scoline Heck J. W. Pase Hayten J. S. Collins John Henry Collins Florence Babcock Dreyfus Volga Abel C. Babcock Samuel W. Tilton Wetchmen Calais Sear Parrivbare Fred M. Emerson Booth Bay Megil G. R. Hopkins Fort Warren Paddock's Albert Hi Harling South Boston Moon ‘Island James Webster PB. R. Woodwide Captain McLane Norfolk Hull Lucy Belle Sullivan Dorchester South Cove John J. Hill Hillsboro N.S Atliantic Commonwealth Docks Weymouth Harrison's Square Wilson Ogie Enz Argo Anaes Spectacle Island Har- Grean Tarrmqua Chicago Kansa Keith Emers Bird, Thayer & Co
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