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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1896

Page

3

Davenport Arrest in Murder Case After Danes Party

Thomas Davenport, 22, jailed in Leavenworth County for alleged murder of J. L. Lamborn. Davenport attended a party with Lamborn’s daughter. he refuses to speak. Lamborn found dead and mutilated. clues include a tree, a pocket containing no money, and two buttons. County crime notes mix with state bureau updates and bond details.

Desveswonta Thomas ‘Davenport J. L Lanshorn Pali Leaf Leavenworth County Hiele Kilsing J. L. Lamborn Lamborn da Port Davenport Waborm Farm Mr. Lambers Europe

Emporia Jubilee plans and pension raid reports

The Emporia chorus decided not to appear at the Jubilee this year amid a plan for cash prizes only if at least three competing choirs enter. Nearby towns Newton Topeka Hutchinson and Leavenworth show no anticipated entries against Emporia. Separately a Veterans Pension gathering near Leavenworth is reported with about 70,000 dollars to be paid to claimants, while a Beltorn Land sale notes a 5000 dollar act of Beltorn with new property purchases in Meade County and a Meade area peace company investment.

Buronrs Patrosry Emporia Dave Tod Dr. Weagener Newton Topeka Hutchinson Leavanworth Emma Buldhers’ Helle Wis Charles McLouth Bank McLourn McLouth Putelity & Casualty Camp New York Lawrence Ingurence Company

Bank error and demand draft misdirection in Emporia and Kansas events

A draft drawn for $300, misaddressed to Herman Haussler in Emporia, Kan, led to swift verification and partial repayment after rediscovery of the true owner Herman Haussler of Enterprise, Kan. Other items include Williston invited for Asia field expedition, McLouth Bank restitution after a burglary, and assorted notes on local papers, a diamond loss, and Alaska plant specimens at Lawrence University.

Yacht Race Lengths Narrowed in Lincoln Park Clash

Lincoln Park Yacht club and Royal Canadians near a match as Commodore Warner reduces Vencedor racing length to forty five feet. Canadians prefer boats from forty to forty five feet and may agree if Vencedor fits the limit. Commotion follows between Commodores Warner and Lucas and a final authority from Commodore Berriman.

Lincoln Park Yacht Club Royal Canadians Warner Lake Michigan Yachting Association Canadian Racing Committee Deseo Commodore Warner Seior Neube Commodore Lucas Commodore Berriman Vencedor Bun and Jill Aansent

Second annual exhibition of the Persnems association at Madison Square Garden

New York reports the second annual exhibition begins March 16 at Madison Square Garden with goods reception March 2. The event aims for education, drawing a large audience after 40,000 attended last year. Also notes American riders eyeing Europe and early racing club nominations reaching record numbers. Slavin challenges Fitzsimmons for £1000 or bets Corbett £1000 to stop him in six rounds.

New Youk PeSrnems Association Madison Square Garden Manson Square Garden France New Yoas Lkely John 3. Johnson Charley Merphy Eddie Bald Harry Wheeler Europe Paris Americas New York Driving Club of Slavin Lospex Frank Slavin Fitzsimmons England Corbett

Lee's Second Bald iest Time He Was Carliste He Shelled

In Canute Pennsylvania on February 26 the seventeenth commencement of the government Indian industrial school began. General Fitzhugh Lee spoke, marking his first Carlisle appearance since he shelled the town and burned government barracks. General Howard, arriving later, will present diplomas to twenty five graduates.

Carliste Canute Goverment Indian Industrial School Fitzlough Lee Carlisle Gettysburg Robert &. Lee Howard

Winter's Saving Gone and Topeka Cow Quest

A family in northwestern Kapwes Just fall saved a year’s farm rent of about $20 to buy a cow in Topeka after reaching the city, but Leasenby reports losing his pocketbook with the money on the road. Also notes a Topeka caucus for Major Anderson’s supporters and a meeting for Major Amierson supporters, plus Havana reinforcements arriving and Mulvain Bank’s stable condition.

Iae Sis Leasenby Kapwes Topeka Anderson Major Anderson Madue Rooms Masonic Building Jackson Street

Purcell Case Settled Foreclosure Receivership Gains Favor

Purcell Mercantile Co mortgage foreclosure near $70,000 settled by agreement in Riley county district court Judge Spillman set March 28 sale date. Receiver Wagener keeps control. plaintiffs cancel $10,000 notes and three $10,000 coupons. taxes and costs total about $2,000. Settlement waives personal deficiency judgment against the receiver and favors the receivership per Judge Foster.

Mangartan Kan E. Purcell Mercantile Company Spillman Riley County District Court Purcell Department Store, Buildings, Warehouse, Inc E. A. Wa Purcell Ste Wagener Foster Recvlver

Cowboys Nab Bank Robbers Near Wichita Falls

Foster Crawford and a partner known as Kil surrendered after being cornered in a thicket eight miles from town. They had wounded bookkeeper P. P. Cangford during a Wichita Falls City National Bank raid. Rangers guarded the prisoners all night while a mob gathered outside the jail. Crawford is lightly wounded. both robbers are well known local cowhands.

Dail Rangers Worra Texas Foster Crawford Kil City National Bank Wichita Falls Kisling Cyshor Frank Dorsey P. P. Cangford Security Wichita Falla State Tangers

Emotions flare in district court over Eaton vs Baldwin case

In Arne, attorney Joseph Baldwin faced questioning by Attorney Stebbins as Julian Eaton sues Baldwin and Judge G N Elliott for withholding funds from Mrs Exton's North Topeka property. Judge Hilcott sustains Perry's demurrer against Elliott. Baldwin's case continues with a verdict delayed. Eaton alleges Baldwin and Elliott profited from a 1984 sale of property later valued at 140, with Mrs Eaton claiming no proceeds reached her. Baldwin argues statute of limitations.

Arne Cates Joseph E Baldwin Stebbins Stebbing Julian Eaton Baldwin G. N. Elliott Mra. Exton North Topeka Perry Is and Elliott Mr. Eaton

Pine wanname deeds tie to Hacket Howard in two ship acres

In the registers office a batch of warranty deeds and mortgages is recorded. Names include Brooks office records for Wannaste Desps Rankin Mason to Hacket Howard for 20 acres in two townships, Mary J McDonald to James M Morrow on North Van Buren street for $1 and affection, and multiple transfers in Prairie Hall Christian church, Kaw reserve 4, and other tracts in Cook County and Washington DC. Several mortgage amounts are listed including $1,162.50 and $2,600 with transfers among Henry Checksfield, John Yeater, and Nevada Newburg. The county commissioner reportedly plans action on a tract in Sprague Chase. Peerless Steam Laundry advertisements appear at 142 and 314 West Eighth.

Andrew M. Coleman Prairie Hall Christian Church Square Rods Sear Church Benjamin M. Davies Cook County Lil L. Anton Clement Smith Quincy Strees Samuel Kooz Washington, D. C Fanny Huston Thomas W. Andrews Alice E D. Mileuam Holcomb Agnee Nevada Marburg Gate H Frank H Martin Newburg Sprague Chase Moxreach Caxcetro Martin M. E Choreate Board of Church Extension of AL. B. Chore

Destitute Families Sent Between Cities On Relief

Destitute women and six children, sent by central police from Chicago to St. Paul to join their husbands in Seattle, are returned to Chicago after Chicago authorities intervene. Indigent group stranded in Chicago February 13 and cared for by police. The Chicago Northwestern Railway provided transport to St. Paul, but officials there sent them back, with Inspector Pitepatrick asking the Nickel Railway to decide future action. The railway may be compelled to return the families to Buffalo.

Vicorous Beckers Catcago Buffalo Central Police Chicago St. Paul Seale, Wao Po-Lce Chica & Northwestern Railway Company Pitepatrick Nickel Railway Cleveland

Ingersoll Accepts Militant Pulpit Talk in Chicago

Joun Cariaco reports Dr. John Ruskies received a letter from Robert G Ingersoll confirming he will speak at the militant church pulpit in Chicago on practical Christian work for humanity. The letter thanks Rusk for January correspondence and expresses willingness to discuss religion and church aims with the congregation.

Chicago Cariaco John Ruskies Robert G. Ingersoll Mlilitant Church Mr. Rusk Leander KG. Inoensonn

White Horse Brigade to St Louis by Allison Club

The Allison club of Deacyte with 2500 members plans a mass ride to St Louis before the convention. A 100 man company on white horses with a trumpet band will lead the procession, gathering supporters along the route. Doubtful tone about individuals in the piece. Charles F. Sexton dies at 43 from creeping paralysis in Highland Park. Funeral at his home. interment at Bethel cemetery.

Allison Cink St. Louis Deacyte Allison Club St Louis Tey Hartes F. Sexton Charles F. Sexton Highland Park Mr. Sexton Summers Conn Bethel Cemetery

Wheat and market report from Chiago February summary

Wheat opened lower with quotes near 6.07 and 6.14, then weakened as a lack of support appeared. Corn declined to around 8.03, oats slid from 2.13 to 2.04, and provisions stayed weak with hogs weighing on May pork at 9.75. Receipts were large for hogs and cattle, market mixed but generally weak, with Texas and market notes from Bassas City and surrounding areas.

Associated Press State Journal Chiaco Northwestern

Market notes and price bids from a turbulent commodities day

A读 summary of oats corn wheat and provisions trading amid mixed results across Chicago New York and Liverpool markets. Prices drifted lower on heavy selling while May pork looked like a bargain. Reports cite Argentine surplus estimates and cautious cash demand with private cables noting profit taking and weak grain futures.

Tupeka Kanter Arenas Argentine Oto Logan Brovost Commission Houses Cudahy Markos Guemio Chicago Eno Uy New York Brosseau Ohio Valley Thurman Swift Liverpool Kurele Armour Bartlettd Co Lighee Journal Commerce Jude

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