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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1898

Page

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Murder Trial On Stand Mrs Collins Testifies

Mrs J. 8. Collins testifies in the murder trial and denies identifying the pistols found. A jury is secured after Judge Hazen's efforts. County Attorney Jetmore outlines the case, jurors are questioned, and the court adjourns with preparation for further testimony.

J. 8. Collins Jetmore Hiaydet Hazen Ci Dhe Bistner Venice Juder Tianen John Coyne Kansas Avenue Cast Sony Ssabel Caltinn Ty Jetmore Urgan Joan Coline Collins Jetmaire Collinge John Collins

Collins Widow Testifies In Court About Home Interior

Mrs Helen A Collins widow of James S Collins describes her Westmoreland residence layout and furnishings in court as defense outlines how revolvers and a shotgun were kept. She identifies rooms, doors and windows while detailing carpet, drapes and the hall to show residence security after the tragedy.

John Collins Law- Teter Mint J John Coline Frances Gabcock Lawrence Jetmaire Collins Joe Smythers Smothers Jess Harper Johnson Jordan Dring Jetmore Turner Hall Joe Smothers Jethone Ife Lina H.C. Safford Grant Mawde Grace Collings Henry Chittas Grace Gischiendien Galage van Buren Fes Knowles Parsor Collins Residence Safford Conia Cullins Mrs. Collins Teft John Tim Br. Collins Steele Collins’ Welch

Portland Wreck Disaster Leaves 99 Perished Off Highland Light

A Herald report from North Truro details the steamer Portland wrecked at 10 am off Highland Light with all aboard perishing. Of 99 on board, 34 bodies recovered by salvage crews by nightfall, trunks and wreckage drifting ashore, crew lists and passenger names partially compiled for official records.

Boston Herald North Truro Portland Boston & Portland Steamship Company Highland Light Ife High Head Staton Cape Cod Elarm Rai Uway Oren Hooper True Hooper Tsatnhh Frye Ruth Frye Maud Frye Maud Syroms Ezekiel Dennis Theodore Allen Miss Allen Miss Cole Spring Meld Mass Daniel Rounds Fred Sherwood Ross Edna MeCrilis F. Wilson Bethel P. Dudley Freeman Getchell Sophie Holmes Heten Langthorns Emma J. Plimpton Charles River G. W. Cole Mine Burns Charles Wiggin M. C. Hutchinson Hutchinson George C. Chickering Weymouth Afuse Wheeler South Weymouth Maass M. J. Sewell Charles H. Thonwson Kennison Jr. Booth Ray Perry Jackson South Portland Fred Stevens Mr. Pierre Iain H. Thompson Woodford Cantaln Hollis B Blanchard Lewis Strout Lewis Nelson F. A. Ingraham Horace Moore Edward Deering John McKay Ansel Dyer F. Peterson R. Blake T. Sewall G. Whitten D. Willems Therars Merrill John Walton Merrill A. V. Matthews Elven Houston John Daly George McGilvary Arthur Sloan James Davidson Peter Collins Morris Graham Cornelius O Brien D. Bruce Matthew Barron Richard Hartley George C. Reply F.M. Leighton J. A. Dillon Offer J. McNiel H. Merriam Freman T. J. Pennell H. Carter

Notable Crew and Vessel Details From Bath Built Steamer

A partially legible clipping lists Fee Johnson Arthur Johnson Lee Foreman George Graham and others, with Latimer Comer as head saloon man and stewardesses Mrs Carrie M Harris and Mrs M Berry. It notes a Portland built steamer from Bath Maine with tonnage details, dimensions, valuation at 250000 dollars, and fully equipped.

Fee Johnson Arthur Johnson Lee Foreman George Graham Gattlin Samuel Smith Latimer Ber Carrie M. Harris M. Berry Portland Bath Bed Was & Aide

Record of Disaster In New England Storm Wrecks Vessels

Reports from New England by wire and mail indicate vast shipping losses from the recent storm. At least thirty schooners wrecked and eighty six driven ashore with 140 barges aground. many more vessels missing or sailing late totals exceed 170. About fifty persons are known dead in Boston harbor with many crews fate unknown as survivors reach life saving stations and incoming ships.

Boston Associated Press New England Eastport New Haven Conn Borter Harbor Ohio Spectacle Island John J. Hill Atlantic Fairfax Sow Pigs Ledge Cuttyhunk George A. Chaffee Rockport Mass Boston Harbor Tre

British Steamer County Returns to Port in Distress

New York, Nov 29 The British steamer County Captain Tullock sailed from New York on Nov 26 for London but returned in distress with cargo shifted, boats lost, damage to decks, and heavy listing to starboard. The Hovie from Liverpool reported close by a stalled light ship as a storm raged. The Mackinaw near Philadelphia picked up the crew of a wrecked schooner and heads to harbor, likely with the rescued sailors aboard after the weekend gale.

New York County Tullock Thia Port London Hovie Liverpool Wiltes Pee Philadelphia Stone Delaware New England

Robbery at Almena Express Office Shocks Denver

Officials report United States Express in Almena was robbed last night. A cafe opened and its valuables taken. Robbers seized a package of about $3,000 in greenbacks sent by the Standard Mortgage and Livestock Co of Hits City to the agent at Almena. No motive or suspects confirmed.

Denver United States Express Company Almer Ican Standard Moat and Livestock Company Hits City Fie Almera Ty Tn

Burglar Alarm Sparks Shootout at Grand Rapids Depot

Isaac Schuster, station agent, and Marshall Wickes faced two robbers in the Martin depot. A fusillade wounded Wickes. a robber was hit in the leg but both fled. One thief stole a farmer’s horse, then another, and was reportedly captured near Wayland. the other robber remains surrounded in a swamp.

Detroit Grand Rapids Mich Isaac Schuster Grand Rapids & Indiane Martin Marshall Wickes Wickes Schulter Shota Wayland

Writing the Treaty Began at 3 O Clock This Afternoon

Paria dispatch reports secretaries Moore and Olds started composing treaty articles at 3 PM, aiming for rapid progress. The protocol outlines relinquishment terms and a tentative free zone plan, with discussions set for Wednesday on religious freedom and regional points.

Paria Messrs Moore and Olds Gicigtke Ti Gareline Islands M Java Giher Secretar

Major Railroads Order Steel for Extensions and Repairs

Five western lines including Illinois Central Chicago and Northwestern Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Rock Island and Pacific and Chicago Burlington Quincy have placed large orders with Federal Steel for new rafts to be used in extensions and repairs. The Illinois Steel company will manufacture the material. Contracts total at least 1 240 000 dollars with shipments planned for next summer. Detailed tonnage includes Chicago North Western 70 000 tons Illinois Central 60 000 tons and others. The orders reflect a broad steel program spanning multiple roads and regions.

Chicago Tilinois Central Chicago & Northwestern Milwaukee St.Paul Rock Island Pacific Burlington & Quincy Federal Steel Comany Tllinois Steel Company Federal Company Chicago & Northwastern Tilinoly Central Untaaia Srees Company Ae Apie

Steel price rise speaks without official admission

New York reports indicate steel mill firms may have agreed to a price rise of about two dollars per ton, with quoted ranges around 18 to 20 dollars, while official confirmation is lacking. No details are provided from Peters, Bisel, Carnegie, Cambria, or Lacie wanna offices, and the motive centers on upcoming railroad equipment contracts.

New York Teepmasbie Advision Koesnadie Peters Bisel Carnegie, Cambria Laciewanna Companies Advance

Billiard Hall Fight Sparks Arrests in Topeka

George Hubbard from St Joe was arrested on a warrant charging assault after a quarrel with Harry Croft at Capital Billiard Hall on Kanes avenue. Hubbard, seeking work for Bell Telephone, claimed Croft struck him with a billiard cue cutting a five inch scalp. Croft was later arrested on a separate charge of stealing a pair of gloves. Both men appeared in police court. Hubbard posted bail.

Harry Croft George Hubbard Harry Crot St Joe Topeaa Bell Telephone Company Rimnarit Croft Raloes Kanens Avenue Fourth Fifth Hubbard Hubert Hird Mr. Bird Qwers

Increase of Pay Will Be Necessary to Induce Man to Enlist

Washington dispatch reports that as peace talks proceed 40,000 volunteers may be mustered out while 75,000 regulars remain. Alger hints at paying veterans more to recruit 30,000 to 75,000 volunteers, with an expected need to raise pay to attract enlistment amid postwar demobilization and deployment plans for the Philippines Cuba Porto Rico and other stations.

New York Herald Washington Paris Tas Ord Philippines Porto Telos Cuba Segular Jotary Alger Alger

Also Mentioned on This Page

Judge Hazen John Cole Dim Hoton Te Collins G. M. Berher Auburn Henry Porter Wareland Charles Stevens Valarie A. J. Burkiman Bulver Valsteln J. F. Godgin William Kerk Eintty Proper John Dickey J. A Miller Valeoeta Mtr Jetmi Nirdes John Collins Muede Mr. Collins Topeka Kansas Ciy Ace 8 Theatrical Mantoket Fet Nin Rendy Mian Rabcock Collin Detmore Tudor Waison Link Young Collins Mr. Goderd Grant Maude M. C. Jenkins Albert Hyens Tim Donovan E. Lange Lissie Moore Migs Shaw H. Ter J.C Pickens Geo.Piecer C. Gareter Joe Smathers Webster Willer Helen A. Collins Ho AE Steele Jense Larber Porter Conk Mr Collins Mr. Jetmore J. S. Collins Almena U. 8S. Express Co Steel Trust Rock Island and The
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