Burglary Case Tangles Atwood Farm Theft Probe
Police traced a string of alleged break in activity spanning Atwood and nearby towns. Detectives linked items found at multiple scenes to a suspect previously questioned in related robberies.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1903
Page
8
Police traced a string of alleged break in activity spanning Atwood and nearby towns. Detectives linked items found at multiple scenes to a suspect previously questioned in related robberies.
The New York sale featured items from the late Peter Mariwold collection at the American Art Galleries. The highlight was a painted Book Of Hours in a jewel-tone binding, with five miniatures and a large enamel panel. Other notable exports included Bellamy and Byron editions, rare poetry collections, and bindings from 1867 era. Total catalog value listed at $15,6vs.
April 7 Amsterdam dispatch reports widespread railway and bakery strikes across the Netherlands. Workmen oppose corruption probes and government pressure as pickets block trains and bread distribution tightens. Steamers resume service from Amsterdam while security crews monitor demonstrations.
A fragmentary notice discusses a proposed stage production deemed indecent and likely to corrupt public morals. It references a 19th century style performative troupe and a physician or promoter tied to city venues, noting legal concern and calls for restraint while denying explicit details.
An obscure wartime regional note describes the Du Khobors buying horses in Winnipeg, mentioning April events and a derailed derby. It alludes to Daknharn settlers and Canadian customs adoption, with veterans entering homesteads.
Apet the American Brides company has completed the treethin at Sereniyatin Muncheite Tracts rally. The firm claims the Six pevewane tasera have ae In qhis kage inidororkinis, ninth with a seat rie Cremenaeus elemcities, as Caria ou sear, bi neo one wee company Vie machintry and plant, rather than convey them back to the United States.
The April treasury tops $10,362.20 for city schools but funds fall short. A second tax payment is planned to clear deficits while the board considers audits, tuition rules, and city property taxation. Dismissal planned Friday as talks continue on expenses, tuition credits, and proposed improvements to the high school entrance.
A new Republican candidate George W. Wheatley of Galen emerges for railroad car commissioner, backed by State Auditor A Wells. The Cherokee county support could swing votes against rival Rex Burrow, with party maneuvers and county endorsements shaping the race as Governor Bailey’s administration faces pressure before major duties in St Louis and a presidential visit.
Vintage patent medicine ad claims Mother Gray, a New York children's home nurse, used to treat feverishness stomach teething disorders and regulate bowels. It boasts 10,000 testimonials and says it's harmless and milk like. Samples offered free with address to Allen 8 Olm.
Fragmentary OCR text references a sensation involving a person named De King and a medicine discovery, with garbled phrases about asthma relief and an accused corruption link. The readable bits point to a sensational local incident and a medical remedy claim, plus a street address line toward the end.
A long list of neighborhood events and sightings including Mrs Corban F, Miss Lydia Bolmaer, and Mrs Simpson among attendees at a Monday afternoon club gathering. Reports of anniversaries, lectures, and travel plans for residents like Mrs Horton's family, Miss Henderson returning from Chicago, and several residents visiting Kansas City, Chicago, and St Louis. The column also mentions social rivalries, amateur philosophy notes, and a revival scare between young residents on Topeka Avenue.
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