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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1903
Page
3
Police reporter explains a Washburn High School girls basketball game with humor and quirks. The piece notes no game of basketball, how scores arise from tossing the ball into a dip net, and that referees decide points by vote. It humorously guides spectators through entrances, attire, and oddball details observed at the Y W C A venue.
The article recounts a humorous and chaotic high school basketball event. It notes players from different groups, noisy crowd antics, attempts at singing, and occasional disruptions. Descriptions include mischief, minor injuries, and the spectacle of a rowdy gym as the police report closes.
A Newport telegram to the St Louis Globe-Democrat recounts rumors of a breach of trust involving Miss Bryan daughter of William J Bryan and artist Leavitt. It notes prior attention to Miss Gonk and claims about consent and marriage plans, followed by vague statements from Miss Bryan at her home about legal counsel and outcomes.
The Shawnee County Bar association met in the district court room and adopted resolutions mourning the death of Mrs Z T Hazen wife of the district court judge. They praise her home life industry kindness and candor and extend sympathy to Judge Hazen their son and bereaved family.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on December 14 a trio of black bears including a mother and two cubs were killed at Crystal Lake by a hunter named Watkins. The dogs had located the animals under a ledge and the bears were shot after being spotted.
Wanted a registered pharmacist at once in Garden City Kansas and a housekeeper with board and separate home. Also a bright teacher with $31 to invest to open a Kansas branch for an association. Anomalous notes include job offers, a large child listing, and odd weights.
Forty eight liquor selling arrests since November 13 have yielded four convictions in police court. Twenty five were discharged for insufficient evidence, and nineteen arrests remain with no disposition. If trends hold, three more convictions could be added, totaling seven of forty eight. Judge Clad Hamilton is cited as unsympathetic to jointists but prudent about tying up district court.
Dr. Gardener Howell of New York met Mrs Joseph Bush of South Berkeley on a Santa Fe train to Point Richmond. Introductions led to friendship then romance as they traveled toward Berkeley. By Monday afternoon they were married after a swift courtship spurred by meetings with Miss Bash.
Real estate transfers include Western Loap and 1 LonCo to 8. Eilner for 250 dollars covering lots 349 and 357 on Market street, and Caldwell and wee peartin for 2500 dollars, Dale interest 15 ne percent ne. J Thomas trustee to R W Bede for 900 dollars, lots 77 and TJ Jefferson street, Pierce's addition. Z F Murphy to J R Melton for 30, ne 447, 12, 37. J Martin and others to N Gallaway for 3600 dollars, tract on Kinsax avenue North. Murphy and husband to N Rh lGurninghouse for 3200 dollars, lots 28 and ms Western avenue, Douthitt Place addition. de Aeneides guardian to 3 Gallas ie oe a tract in North Topeka. Haley and wife to FM Wale for 363, 35 and 97 Arch street Stilsen Pz Barthoiancws addi.
Pittsburg December 14 Carnegie Steel company acts to advance blast furnace operations using the current market. Edgar and others see potential for rapid action within two or three days as plans proceed to take advantage of the situation.
Connellsville Pennsylvania December 14 Over 800 men resumed work at the Sligo iron and steel mill after a period of layoff. The workers had been idle for several months and are now back on the job under resumed production.
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