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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
8
An article describes store detectives and walking officers deployed in city shops to deter theft. It notes detection tactics by Mai Walker and police partners, with arrests in February and the evolving role of detectives who blend with crowds to spot shoplifters.
The Illinois Supreme Court yesterday ruled that county treasurers are not owed a salary for duties beyond their official responsibilities. The decision affects Dillon, Lake County and others, clarifying the scope of compensation for clerical and supervisory tasks claimed by former county treasurers in the state.
Shively of Kanwes City plans to attend a meeting at the Bike Lodge to pursue membership in a Misguided Maltley group. The proceedings aim to form a temporary organization tonight with local interest in Topeka.
At a meeting the group discussed the 319 deposit and guarantee for the team. Topeka is favored, while Chanute and Parsons have already offered funds and pressed for league attention. President Shiveny outlined entry requirements and Elk supporters agreed to push Topeka tonight.
A bonding company is being formed in Topeka to keep anyone out of jail for a nominal fee. Organized by Inc. Schentk, Henry March and former city jailer D H Morgan, with $25,000 startup capital under a state charter. Morgan noted money in the bonding business as strangers visit town and face bonds or drunk in town detentions.
How Nature Lends But how few realize that Royal Baking Powder in its chief ingredient is a direct product of the grape. This constituent of the grape, crystallized and ground to an impalpable powder, is the cream of tartar which forms the active principle of every pound of Royal Baking Powder. The rust properties are indispensable to the healthfulness of the body, and those of the grape as used in the Royal are the most valuable and healthful of all. Hence it is that Royal Baking Powder produces food remarkable both in flavor and wholesomeness.
An association backed by several capital holders aims to issue misdemeanor bonds and avoid jointist bonds. They prefer small fees for two bonds over jail time and note they are not ready to be publicly identified with the company.
State Treasurer notices that interest on warrants stamped not paid for want of funds will cease January 21. A December 22 notice said warrants redeemable in 30 days with no interest thereafter. Taxes due January 30 are already arriving. stopping interest sooner could save state funds.
A report claims Mayor Bergundthal is a member of both the Elks and the Arions, a claim he rejects saying he has never applied for either group and only belongs to the Masons. He notes hosting officials including Mayor Bodrén of St. Joe sparked the rumor.
A rectal train loaded with turkeys for New York Christmas dinners arrived from St Louis. The shipment, unusual in freight, began in Missouri with nineteen cars and 3000 turkeys. The supply in the city is scarce and prices reach 35 cents a pound.
Central Park park commissioners start extensive upgrades including an entrance driveway to Route and grading for a dome that will house water in artificial lakes. Major grading is planned before roads and features are ready, with Christmas goals tied to funding.
Mayor Bergundthal expresses surprise and regret that a Mitch panel member has resigned from the police force. He denies any planned shake up after January 1 and dismisses rumors of Wolles and White s leaving. Police committee member Howe supports the mayor, saying none are slated to quit.
Congressman Reeder stopped in Topeka briefly to endorse Clark A. Smith of Cawker for supreme justice but did not meet Governor Bailey who is in Halleyville. Reeder has not been in Washington for weeks, taking leave to return home to Logan to care for his ailing wife. He continues brief district travels handling post office duties and local district needs.
The county treasurer reports about 300000 in taxes paid over the past ten days. Regular clerks plus extra staff have struggled to keep up as piles of letters and property lists accumulate on the desk. It may take a week to clear the backlog.
Empode Texas December 21 Rear Admiral White, who died suddenly, was a first cousin of William Aled White editor of the Emporia Gazette. Their fathers were brothers but they did not meet until four years ago. Kron Prinz Wilhelm damage reported near Saari port New York December 22. The steamer was due at the port yesterday but fog prevented resumption of progress near Sandy Hook lights.
The supreme court hears an application for a writ of habeas corpus to free John Nolen from Hutchinson reformatory. His lawyers challenge the board of managers power to recapture paroled prisoners for parole violations, arguing due process was not followed. Nolen, sentenced for burglary in 1893, was paroled in 1901 and rearrested about two weeks ago for parole violation.
Police court notes report discontent among officers after rumor of mass resignations and arrests of four men in North Topeka for larceny with fines up to 25 and appeals. State charter board grants several charters including The Kansan Sentusce Oil Co of Sterling and The Carbondale Telephone Co. plus others with capitals from 2 000 to 320 000.
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