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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
8
Fragmented report details a court session where Swayze defends a suspect known as Smoke. testimonies mix with chaotic narration as police pursue a gang suspect named Ginoke. State warrants were issued for involved parties, with travel restrictions noted for a key defendant.
New Long Island City map approved by New York City aldermen extends gas plant rights and closes Bradey Avenue. Calvary Cemetery gains 2 and 1/2 acres and may occupy 100 more on the opposite side. Gas firm claims further extensions citywide likely.
A Thursday night storm in Seattle caused widespread damage along the north water front and North Broadway. Attic cottages were overturned, occupants escaped, and high water on the Duwamish River complicated conditions. Wires were down across the city after gusts reached 35 miles per hour.
Jacob Schaefer, holder of the world billiards title, leaves New York with Leonard Howison of Canada, Louis Barutel of Paris, Jose Ortis of Spain, and John Moulds for daily play with French pros Rent, Ducatti, and Ferdinand. He plans a five month stay to meet French experts for the diamant emblem. He faces Vignaux, Fournil, Gibelin, and Cure as top rivals. In London, W Curtis Wakefield of New York leases Tatton Park near Windsor for the coronation year, hoping to buy the estate later. the house fronts a moat and is set in a 300-acre park, former Duchess of Buccleuch residence.
Vienna orders expulsion of gambling principals after a December 21 baccar game at the Jockey Club where Count Pailevicini won most of the 70,000 in three hours. Counts John and Joseph P. retire to Russia amid Austria’s ban on large wagers. Also noted are a memorial for Prof. Morse, and assorted excursion rates for health resorts in Phoenix San Antonio El Paso and Las Vegas with dates and prices.
A Topeka society note details a four to six hour afternoon reception hosted by Mrs. W. Stanley at the executive mansion with teachers and guests from Wichita Ohio and Chicago in attendance. The piece lists numerous guests including Miss Gertrude Petch and Miss Merzhret Johnston at various card parties and dances, plus delight in a modest holiday season with entertaining dinners and personal notices from local families and visitors.
Mrs Nation arrived in Topeka unannounced to address the State Teachers Association. She pressed to speak at President Sinclair and urged teachers as bankers to train children to obey laws and the constitution. The clash over the programme ended with Nation returning to the corridor as others urged adherence to the schedule.
Denver dispatch notes Jim Jeffries expressed desire to meet the Philadelphia winner of the Sharkey Maher bout, with a March or April venue in mind, and he previously signaled assent to such a match when approached by promoters. The letter confirms his interest in the title challenger.
New York reporters note the Rev Charles M Herald pastor of Bethusda st val church Brooklyn announced his recovery after blindness from an attack in the pulpit He claimed God restored his sight following a surgeon's grim prognosis He told Congregational ministers the miracle confirmed his faith and challenged clerical critics
New York officials confirm the Jockey Club will outlaw all owners trainers and jockeys who race in Charleston farming events. The action follows prior warnings given to the horsemen about consequences for racing at Charleston despite inquiries into their standing.
Samuel one well Ruseta ail mest end club member scored the equalizing goal as the match at Commercial Athletic club ended in a draw.
A severe coastal storm hit Vancouver at midnight and persisted through Thursday causing heavy damage to shipping. The steamer Avranisi fouled a Canadian Pacific cable and wreckage and collisions damaged the harbor and multiple vessels. About 15 small craft adrift suffered varying harm as crews awaited news on the Malnander and other ships.
Alexander M. Orr of New York assigned all assets and liabilities of the paper company to Joseph C. Behan of Troy New York. The assignment was acknowledged in Troy on December 1 and Orr served as company president.
New York reports a signed protocol settling the Argentine Chilean dispute while officials insist preparations and calls to active reserves will continue. The Buenos Aires correspondent notes possible hostile demonstrations upon publication of the protocol.
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