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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1896

Page

3

Fall Leal Murder details emerge in Lamborn case

Confessed sequence ties Thomas Davenport to the murder of an elderly man in a secluded Lamborn home. Evidence centers on Davenport and siblings after an ax entry, a will burn and a post crime dance, with related confessions and linked witnesses across the town.

Lamborn Lam Bert Tangiter Thomas Darcowrt Smortien Eve Tiel Erie Davenport Lawborn Davesport Lamberniust Wildaugster Charles Aene Lamborn Nilanée Trother Tad Davenport Widhe Agrsed Vist Memala Ib Vmborn Charles Laeborn Pheces Charles la Dyke Annie Linburn Port Tras JawWrence Laebern Annie Lemborn Davenport Neecins Mra Charité Willy Kansas Shaefer Toldier Bustand

CAPT WHITH DEAD SHAWNEE COUNTY CAPTAIN DIES IN ARKANSAS CITY

An old Shawnee County citizen named Captain Whith died in Arkansas City. Friends claim he did not violate the law and allege the event ties to a heated dispute within the Grutas movement. The piece notes his associates and the club's benefit relation and hints at unclear motives behind his death.

Shawnee County Arkanzas Arianne Antit Shayciwe Weare Harricen Ali

Cobbled Account of WREANs Hatchery Plans and Oreland Speakings

A garbled report describes WREANS backing a hatchery project to be planted statewide. It notes J. Coxey touring Atchison Missouri meetings, with stops in Bevier Macon and other towns, claims of large audiences, and a delay before a Macon event.

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Dip HE STEAL HEAP George Nesbit Accused of Abducting Jessie Landers

A garbled report from Atchison describes George Nesbit accused of abducting 1 year old Jenaié Leen Se Neehit. Nesbit denies knowledge of other details and appears in custody. The article also notes a local wedding, a fire department report, and Prohibition political results in Hill City.

George Nesbit Jessie Landers Atchison Apat Gea Nesbit Tzetty Jenaié Leen Archisnat

Fined for Disrupted Gathering In Polluz Court Case

In a polluz court yesterday afternoon Ron Jordan William Arnold and George Gite Frady were fined for simulating a sabian day and causing a disturbance. Clarence Weds Carr and Henry Senish Elie were warned but not fully charged. Otter Lacs led the arrest and Sidwel He and others faced verbal reprimand as later proceedings continued. The three others involved appeared in court with their cases.

Polluz Court Ron Jordan William Arnold George Gite Frady Rye Doldare Bintoatsety Clarence Weds Carr Henry Senishelie Ee Pidriel Diderit Twnetty Otter Lacs Newenaye

Rumor of Rhodes Death Shifts Markets

A muted chatter claims the death of Rhodes affects stocks while a denial follows. Amid stray notices, the British Chartered company pauses to address the rumor as financial tremors ripple through investors. Bishop Winserit hosts a charity lecture, while poet Vincent is noted in a separate cultural item.

Stikstone Gaps Seis Aiterdit Tsolsside Ernests Winserit Turch Diuchahie Vincent Wilective Liauler Vincent Sue

Beach Dog Show Earns Ribbons and Praise

Scores of dogs competed in a beach show with many ribbons awarded. Judges named winners across multiple classes, including top honors for Topeka entries and local dogs. The event drew a large crowd, with breeders and fans praising the spirited judging.

Fitz Pittsburg Roast of Johnny in Pittshurz Town

A chaotic, OCR ridden report describes a stage incident in Pittsburg PA where a visiting figure faced strong crowd hostility and whistling. He defends his record against local rivals, declaring he can beat them again.

Pittshurz Une Pittepure Bob Pibe Simmons Jim Grade Tim White Race Pittwbunc

Fragmented Notes On Baseball Image And Rivalries

A garbled report references Dr. Vance and Stucky photographing Crs Shivis Wrist and a discussion of a controversial image tied to Peter Childe and the Colonese in a April context. The text hints at a tense dispute over a portrayal and potential remedies, with mentions of Terne and Trauimal but lacks clear facts or names.

Peter Childe Coloneses Latte Vance Stucky

Detroit Driving Club Prepares For Blue Ribbon Meet

Report from New York on April 3 notes the Detroit Driving Club organizing the Blue Ribbon meet with high anticipation. Entries are strong including top drivers and heavy motor entries. The event promises a large purse and describes the famous driver with a gold miniature as a highlight.

Doble to Raise Capital for California Mine Venture

An Inez professor has decided to become a promoter and mine owner. Doble, owner of a California gold mine, plans a European trip to secure capital and will devote himself to developing the property on return. Rumors linked him to managing Hacky Baldwin’s Santa Anita stable, which he denies. He remains focused on financing and mining interests rather than racing.

Inez Doble California Iurope Ong Hacky Baldwin Santa Anita Drebyle

Vanish From Earth Chinese Missing After Powder Explosion

A chaotic report from Vancouver details a 16 000 pound powder explosion near Wimsis causing many ChE ey soldiers to die. The article mentions a mass blast wiping out two battalions and a powder room explosion triggering a destructive fireball.

Ewa Vancouver Orient Wimsisin Hella

Victor Goes Populist in Colorado Mining Town Election

In a Colorado mining town, voters elect a straight Populist slate led by Victor Gol and Art The article notes a decisive shift toward populist candidates amid local economic tensions and calls for reform.

Colorado Gol Art Mbit Majesty

Denver misses planned National Circuit bicycle race

Unclear text notes possible cancellation or postponement of the National Circuit bicycle race in Denver for the season. Mentions Denver Whit Gob and figures like Quiliel iirman Gideos with references to a city assignment on May 2 and other factors.

Denver Quiliel Iirman Chin City

Dressmaker and Lover Die in Salem Blaze

In Salem Massachusetts on April 9 dressmaker Mia Josephine and her lover James Filinn perished in a house fire. The fire destroyed the building and authorities suspect a murder or accident as the blaze ended their lives.

Salem Mass Mia Josephine James Filinn Holm

J. J. Hitts Chickens Stolen and Found at Police Station

Report of a theft of J. J. Hitt's chickens during the night. Officers observed a man with a suspicious sack on Jackson Street, chased him to Van Buren, he discarded the sack over a fence and fled north. Sack contained four live chickens and two dead birds. chickens later recovered and returned to Hitt. Also details a construction bid notice for the Topeka State Journal building with bid opening set for April 1, 1896.

Shoud Street Desnsas Avenue Jackson Street van Buren Street BNCL Macielinan H. Mt. Hadley Columbian Building Toneka Kan Bntil Topeka Pias Bigtth Kanes State Journal Lennan Torcky Kansas Maren

Market Report from Chicago and Livestock Markets

The Chicago market report, furnished by the Associated Press, covers commodity trends, livestock bids, and grain prices. It notes dullness in some markets, mentions corn and wheat values, hogs at various price points, cattle and sheep receipts and prices, and regional figures from Sioux City and Omaha.

Chicago Market Letter from Topeka Exchange Fluxes Wheat

Market report from the Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange notes activity in wheat and flour markets. Trading was steady with business scattered but continuous as inquiries and receipts accumulate. The letter reports improving conditions and general absorption of supplies, with expectations for further updates tomorrow afternoon.

Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange Eversbory Efernoott

Market reports show bullish grain and pork activity

Readable notices describe bullish expectations for government reports, with wheat demand strong and cash markets firm. Corn and oats cited as firm, pork prices rising, and several regions report steady or improving crop and trade activity amid mixed shipping and weather notes.

Exceeds Them All In Topeka Growth Chronicle

A Topeka report touts unprecedented growth, calling it the most remarkable expansion ever recorded. Local observers note rapid development across industries, with significant gains in jobs, infrastructure, and commerce.

Topeka

How We Grew The Chronicle 2885 Circulation Figures

A fragmented study traces yearly daily averages and monthly totals for the newspaper in 1868 through 2885. It notes high and low daily print runs, with March values and a near 10,071 average by late March, alongside scattered numeric traces.

Sam Sanuiry Ingany Siarch

Deadly Parallel: Topeka Capital business issues reveal circulation

The Topeka Capital reports December issues totals and postage outlays. Figures show daily issues from Dec 1 to Dec 22 with varying sizes, plus a comparison to the State Journal. The data suggests the Capital’s largest postage account and a broader circulation outside Topeka.

Topeka Anodes Capital State Journal Padey Topeks

State Journal Leads Local Circulation Over Capital on Sunday

The State Journal records a higher daily local circulation than the Capital on Sunday, with the Wichita Daily and Sunday Eagle noted for its sizable reach. It mentions another large circulation in Oklahoma homes, while Topeka State Journal prints are comparatively smaller.

Topeka Daily State Journal Kansas State Journal Capital Wichita Eagle Kangas Daly Okinahoms Topeka State Journal

Bley Up Hungarians. Witheabarrs, Pe. April A-Prank

An unclear report mentions a prank and a serious case across a noted event or group. It references individuals and a boarding event, with details obscured by damaged OCR. The fragment preserves names and dates but lacks coherent context or outcome.

Schaefer Tony Bulliy

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