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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
12
Police report successful capture of multiple harness thieves with suspects deterred from stealing after swift pursuit and quick arrests. Disjointed accounts describe a man persuaded with a revolver, investigations by Topeka Peace Guardians, and related court appearances.
The funeral for Munroe Bailey, early settler, was held at the Gates cemetery amid a large turnout from Gram ali eter county. The service included readings, prayers, and a procession past the bier, with many neighbors remembering his steady community work and family ties.
A garbled news note references Congressman J F Tmuldeon Osnkord and a debate over Joseph Cannon and Ble overeat. Milwaukee Sentinel mentions a speaker race and Willeeraumi in a confusing fashion while noting the subject’s claim of never paying more than $13 for an overcoat.
A meeting of basketball enthusiasts was held on Thursday evening to organize a league. Plans included forming a committee to recruit teams and select representatives for the association. Scheduled matches list Leavenworth January 3 and other early contests with Baker University and Haskell Trojans of Lawrence among potential opponents.
Examiner Ames reports banks in excellent condition with ample reserves and brisk demand for money. He notes more cash on hand than last year though conditions suggest potential downturn, with optimism about loan demand from Joane and Saunens.
The text notes banks are returning to normal as demand for money rises. East regions previously borrowed heavily from the West, but now funds are more balanced. Banks profit when money is kept working, and conditions have shifted from a period of high eastern borrowing to a steadier, healthier flow.
A community performance features a political satire titled Johnson on the Stage with Mayor Tam Johnson parodied by Tom Jimp tes. The two act show unfolds at a local venue with acts including a reform duo and a musically themed pirate interlude, reflecting campaign-era humor and local figures.
Yale men faced penalties after a breach of peace incident on November 25 where a crowd seized tickets for the Yale Harvard football game, removing tickets from Sidney Treeden, a ticket operator. Names include Bradford Elverta New York William Orthaum St Louis William Barnum Sammaironeck N Y Hurd P Sawror Brinigenurt Conn AL Merchred Pinstnae et al.
The court levied penalties on Moorehead and others after pleas of nolo contendere. Elieworth was fined 200 dollars while Barnum Sawyer and Orthweil were each fined 100 dollars. The fines were imposed immediately.
Local North Topeka column items show Frid ay night officers at Ben Hur election and card party at 923 Jackson street. Subscriptions for magazines. Mrs Hen Hutchine from Roseville in town shopping. Mrs Robertson of Olivette visiting at 508 East Eighth street. former Miss L Hoffman. Fur goods sale and New Era Dept Store promotions. Christmas mood display and fashion items. Mrs Courtney silk skirts. Miss Nellie Dolman entertained friends with dancing. obituaries: Martin E Heety, 4-year-old son of Mr and Mrs J & Reedy, died at 3 am. funeral Sunday at 2 pm, burial at Rochester cemetery. John A Wilson of St Louis to marry Florence Eisel Coon at Bien Ron. post-Christmas home in Topeka. Board of directors elected by North Topeka churches. Rev J. Glendenning installed as president.
A long fragment details Rev J A Stavely leading a mass meeting to promote church union among Baptist Congregational Methodist and more. It notes a large Sunday gathering with music by W M Van Ness and multiple short addresses on spiritual endowment prayer and concerted action. Plans for a 2000 seat tabernacle and bright prospects for union are mentioned.
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