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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1898
Page
6
Testimony recounts household events and the night of the murder. Witnesses describe the house layout, revolver findings, alarms, and the eerie sequence as Mrs Collins testifies about inner details while defense probes for contradictions. Subpoenas seek Atkinson and other officials as key players in the unfolding case.
The state subpoenaed the witness, but County Attorney Jetmore did not intend to use him. The defense may argue that John Collins showed no effort to conceal facts related to the murder, with Jetmore and Sheriff Cook likely to be questioned on this point.
A large number of Lawrence residents have been summoned to Topeka to testify in the Collins case. Names listed include Cornelius Carter Kitty Smothers Joe Smathers Webb Wilder C N Hitegart Jess Harper A Strickland Mrs Shaw Mrs P K Brooks and many others.
Diphtheria fires spread in Arkansas City Kansas as epidemic warnings rise. Three deaths were reported Monday amid growing concern in the town and surrounding area. Health officers push precautions to halt the outbreak.
In a federal court fight over the old Kansas Loan & Trust receivership T B Sweet resigns as receiver. Major Dallas of Rossington Smith Dallas appointed in his place amid bondholder opposition. Further developments and legal actions loom as parties seek replacement of any connected with the company.
Reports from Houston to Galveston claim Rock Island lines are poised to acquire the Porte road. A Chicago system deal would route Houston and Texas Central tracks Fort Worth to complete a Chicago to Galveston corridor pending a bridge between Fort Worth and Sinton.
A Sedalia telegram reports Grant G. Gillett once attended a business college in Sedalia Missouri. While there he hatched plans to consolidate western colleges and gain influence, and devised a scheme for a typewriter trust, but his youth hindered execution.
A man matching Kansas City cattleman Grant Gillett’s description checked into the New Optie hotel under a false name S D Montgomery Patterson NM. He arrived last night stylishly dressed then wore a cowboy outfit and prepared a box containing his gear before taking the southbound Santa Fe at 4 PM today as suspicions rose over a suspected $1,000,000 shortage.
Authorities in El Paso learn that Grant Gillett, a Kansas cattleman from Abilene, Kansas, may have visited the city. Telegraphed notices received from Kansas City confirm some details, but local officials and residents have not been alerted or notified of his status or possible presence.
The fragment describes Andrew Lesser aged 52 with a thin morning diet at his home near Liberty Bitent and St. Aridrews. He is noted to attend a cathedral service, receive communion, and participate in a ceremony at the Milt ber Cveral evensonar Rit Sh address by the dean. A Nat iersat Syatem 2 Pas Paper orchestra is mentioned.
The new electric light plant at the state house began operation today though completion by November first was delayed by design faults. Installed by Fort Wayne Electric, the Wood system uses an engine and two dynamos, with only one usually run. Governor Leedy, Secretary of State Bush and others inspected the plant as the setup proceeds. The floor in the engine room remains unfinished and dust rises during motion, but lights are expected to illuminate the building within a day if all checks are satisfactory. The total cost upon completion is about 4500 dollars for the engine, two dynamos, boilers, and installation.
Father F. Gallagher of Johnstown Pa files an injunction suit in U S court to stop the conversion of bank real estate to Thomas Kirby for creditors. He claims he lent more than 7000 dollars on his notes and seeks recovery plus interest from Kirby and the bank receivership.
The Karavat Knights ball at Hamilton hall starts at 8 30 pm. An 18 piece Topeka Musical Union orchestra will provide music with a polished Hoor. Lawrence society set guests expected and numerous patronesses listed from Topeka and nearby towns.
Ex Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii, en route to Washington, plans to press President McKinley for $36,000,000 in land claims and offer to sell the crown title lands to the United States for $4,600,000. Foreclosure actions loom in Wichita & Western railway debt, with Kingman set as sale site and Santa Fe likely to bid. A Populist gathering at the National Hotel includes Governor Leedy and other state officials, though described as nonpolitical.
The Santa Fe company filed suit in U S court to compel Western Union Telegraph to stamp its telegrams sent over that line. The suit was dismissed without prejudice by Santa Fe’s attorneys after Washington ruled that railroad business telegrams sent over a telegraph line need not be stamped.
Governor Leedy announced promotions within the National Guard. George B. Payne of Junction City rises from first sergeant of company F to second lieutenant of company H, succeeding H. A. Tott who resigned. Nelson B. Marshall of Coffeyville becomes second lieutenant of company D, succeeding A. M. Bowker who resigned.
Judge Williams instructed the jury to verdict for Parker in a third trial over George H Brown, assignee of Engle & Co., vs. George R Parker. The Kansas banker had seized stock under a chattel mortgage before the assignee acted, and the court found no fault in the banker’s possession. The case, appealed to the U S Court of Appeals, was reversed earlier.
The Union Trust Company of New York seeks a mortgage foreclosure decree in U S court against Union Pacific Railroad and receivers. Case involves 1.5 million dollars tied to lands in Nebraska Colorado Utah and other western states. Mortgage granted 1873 for 20 years renewed in 188? defaulted on interest. Hearing set for late this week.
A telegraph from Madrid Missouri reports J T Louis a leading Kentucky farmer murdered for money. Two African American suspects involved. one captured and shot by a mob. The mob pursues the second killer as the body was sunk in the river.
The Hoftmaster v Gowder suit to set aside Jonas Hoftmaster's will, valued at 25 000 dollars cash and extensive real estate, ended quietly last Friday night. The litigants reportedly met at a local prayer meeting and reached an amicable out of court settlement within church walls.
A murder in Weaver has sparked talk of immediate hanging in Prescott area. Three Mexican bandits are jailed for the Segna killing as white residents threaten vigilante action to drive out or hang Mexican residents amid a long string of unsolved crimes in the gold district.
Washington dispatch reports Transport Zealandia delivering headquarters and seven companies of the First Tennessee to Manila on Nov 23. The ship arrived safely this morning with no casualties. Laundry service notes gear cleaned to appear new by Peerless Steam Laundry.
Daily market notes on wheat and corn futures with weak overseas signals and mixed domestic receipts. Chicago hogs and livestock data hint at ongoing price adjustments as traders weigh Argentine crop news and early futures movements.
A jumble of market data shows hog, cattle, and steer receipts, with steady market cues and varied stock outcomes. Prices and consignments for hogs, cattle, and sheep mix with wheat, corn, and bond notes amid regional and city forecasts and financial advisories.
Wanted experienced decorator and window trimmer in Topeka for goods and house needs. Requires first name and references. Also offering sale of a good gas burner at a cheap price.
A brief classified plug urges readers to trade goods. It suggests marketing items like bicycles or stoves and notes a small 25 cent ad can generate trade worth ten times the cost. The notice emphasizes advertising value for clearing a stock of goods.
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