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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1896

Page

2

Despondent street car driver kills family then himself

John Ceboen, despondent over fear his savings would vanish, killed his three children and his wife then died by suicide. The Lehman family, long employed with the West Chicago Street Hallway company, had $7,000 saved. Henry Lehman found the bodies around 10 oclock after returning home. Minnie Lehman survived by not being at home when the killings occurred.

Catsog John Ceboen Lethan Bisowsie Lehman Clace Lehman Bertha Lehman Chicago Street Uenter Avenue Mr. Lehman Henry Lehman Bome

Bland for President Indorsed at Democratic State Convention

A resolution endorsing Bland for the presidential nomination was adopted at the Democratic State Convention. Governor Stove will present the resolution today and urge unanimous adoption after delegates vote on the measure. The convention session follows prior discussions with ex-Congressman Lovm.

Missvert Conventia Indorss Stove Indorenagat Sukhe

Clue to George Taylor Baffles Deputies in Missouri

A telegram from an area seven miles north of Carrellton Missouri claims a clue to George Taylor’s capture. Deputy Cummings leads a posse while authorities confirm no further details. the message requests sergeant Brown, Beuserr, and others involved investigate. Community tension rises as officers pursue leads.

Directit Magacd Carrellton Casmobrox Wun Boyard Bare George Taylor Sherif Cummings de Brown Ageia Beuserr Cel Bay Conference Congregational Organization Issruen Sistler Ret CO Brown Sond

Curious Crowd Sees Notorious Banker Murderer Taylor

A large crowd gathered at the county jail in Browning Mo to gaze at Bill Taylor banker lawyer and alleged murderer of the Monks family. Spectators pressed forward asking about his escape and injuries from a fall, while others jeered. Taylor’s wife expressed sympathy in a letter received at Browning noting his alleged failure to escape.

Feopta Kawass Grr Bill Taylor Adamer Monks Carrollton Marvtai Keshivar Anid Taylor Taylor Browning, Mo Taylor Isw

Bradley Favored by Republicans in Kentucky Convention

Kentucky Republicans in Louisville on April 1 announced Governor Bradley as their preferred presidential candidate. Bradley supporters leverage state pride to sway uninstructed delegates toward a working majority, while opponents concede to the Bradley camp. Taylor rehearing in Missouri involves Attorney General Waller opposing transfers and noting a possible escape from Carroll County jail.

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McKinley Delegates Win Support At State Nominating Convention

McKinley supporters prevail across districts as delegates and alternates are chosen at several conventions. Jamies Mingix and John Swanger selected as delegates with W B Rogers and W B Stewart as alternates to back McKinley Gist. Chauncey E Filley endorsed for national committeeman. Local turmoil and scattered race events noted in Kentucky and Texas reports.

McHissey Chauncey E Filley

Animal Industry Bill Recodifies Meat and Livestock Rules

Senate Agriculture Committee approves a measure to recodify animal and meat inspection laws. Provisions cover inspection of meat and live stock, disease control, transport regulations, and disinfection of stock cars. Veterinary inspection for export dogs penalties up to 5000 dollars and enforcement by inspectors with authority to condemn diseased animals.

Waanorerox Senate Committee of Agciiculture Seuster Warren Cgal Sbatioira

Frightening Crash Terrifies Crawfordsville Woman

Mrs Julia Leland of Crawfordsville was frightened to death last evening after hearing a noise in the street and seeing a passing Farmwhay team crash past. The coachman's figure fell and wound around the hub, leading to the belief it might have been the body of a grandson killed on the road. The shock left her insensible.

Indi Julia Leland Crawfordsville Gracdson

Deadly Storm Wreck Near Vicksburg Injures Thirteen

A twostage passenger train on the Queen & Crescent line was wrecked at Mile post 3 miles above Vicksburg Mississippi as a heavy storm struck. Thirteen passengers were injured including one seriously. the wreck occurred while the storm reached a trestle.

New Oaureays Louisians Mississippi Queen & Crescent Road Vussburg Miss Wil Jared

Women Vote Split Temperance Ticket In City Caucus

The article reports a city caucus where women supported two tickets, temperance and another faction, splitting votes. Oreniy and the women’s caucus backed differing candidates. the temperance ticket won by a large plurality led by Wost Richards.

Serene Cis Oreniy Uiket Eieverus Wost Richards

Coast Defenses Pass With One Nays Vote and Large Cost

The fortifications appropriation bill passed the House without amendment carrying about 11.35 million dollars. Debates centered on coastal defense costs since Endicott and on the burden of clerks fees in the judiciary. Senate- House friction over salaries and staff continued with argument over clerks for Senators and the overall employe costs. A separate note mentions ongoing efforts for naval and defense planning and a speech by Coxey in Missouri.

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Curious Names and Odd Tales From the Era

A New York press excerpt discusses unusual names given to Indians, including Grover Fellow and Political names, with reflections on origin and meaning. It references contrasts with Anglo names like Hoke, Thunder, and Lightfoot, and notes the humor and sentiment of nomenclature in public records.

Jedimas Fong Taching Uncle Sam Grover Sam Ban Grover Mountain Sheep Interior Apollo Batyiders William Henry Snc Ivan Star Tyan James Cumbes John Crasg Wiiliam Geoffrye Chips Lightfoot James C. Lightning Howard Hog-Ward New York

Dutch Colonial Life Aims At Real Reality In Labor

A fragment argues that Dutch colonial style life shapes the tide of fortune and that every man should pursue his ideal as part of life’s work, insisting success comes to the diligent worker.

Fragmentary cryptic note on an urban folly

A clipped, garbled OCR fragment mentions names and actions in a vague urban scene. Hard to extract concrete people, places, or events, but hints at a genteel confrontation and a toyed risk in a martie like setting. The text reads as a damaged cipher with stray phrases about riding and fashion.

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