Police Jottings From Topeka Ruins And Arrests
Lively Sunday in Little Russia ends with Adam Wabherline badly injured likely fatally. A two by four strike to the head crushed the skull. Four-plus hours later police arrest three Russians Jacob Bolinck John Fiper and George Spetter on assault and interference charges. Police report chaotic scenes, street threats, and a prompted hospital transfer.
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Jacob Bolinck
John Fiper
Ant
George Spetter
Galine
Disorder and arrests in Christmas weekend justice scene
Police court fined Claude Moore five for creating a disturbance at a Salvation Army dinner on Christmas Day. A Baytlet church gathering drew a police presence, while a bicycle theft case led to Johnnie and accomplices facing charges. Simmering incidents of intoxication and disputes circulated as officers planned follow up before release.
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Claude Moore
Potice Court
Salvation Army
Moore
Grave Robber Killed by Angry Pursuers in City
Philadelphia report states Frank McNamee led a cemetery theft syndicate taking remains from Lebanon cemetery. He was found unconscious with injuries at Fifth and Walnut and died hours later. Riots by outraged Black residents followed his arrest and two year prison time for prior grand larceny. Police investigate for slayer.
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Philadelphia
Neklé
Frank McNamee
Lebanon Cemetery
Thin City
Fifth and
Walnut Streets
McNamee
Lebaron
Dave
Lebanon
Baseball men meet in Chicago electing Grillo president
The American Baseball Association opened in Chicago with owners sharing views on a new president. Journal editor J Ed Grillo is favored to succeed Hickey who will resign. The circuit remains nine clubs: Attiwaukes, Indianoneis, Columbus, Louisville, Kansas City, Minneapolis, St Paul, Toledo. Minneapolis ownership shifts as Manager Watkins of Indianapolis gains control of the northern club.
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Chicago
Dec
American Baseball Assoct
Tan
J. Ed Grillo
Chroonnel
Hickey
Last Sear
Attiwaukes
Indianoneis
Columbus
Louteville
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Faul
Toledo
Minneapo
Watkins
Indianaplis Hang
Indiana City
Writ of Error in Texas Greer County Case Granted
Guthrie Oklahoma December 2 news notes a writ of error to the United States Supreme Court grants appeal in the landmark Greer county Texas lawsuit. The dispute concerns 20 acres of land in Borda y and Cochran counties claimed by Greer county under Texas law to settle school lands.
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Guthrie
Greer County
Oklahoma
United States Supreme Court
Texas
Asad
Borlday
Cochran Counties
Texan
Scranton Mines Resume at Delaware & House Collieries
Work resumed at all Delaware and House company collieries in Scranton Pennsylvania. The Ontario Western company started up its whsheries today and all individual operators resumed mining.
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Scranton Mines
Scranton
Delaware & House Company
Ontario Western Company
Stuart Named Assistant Freight Auditor for Santa Fe
J D Stuart traveling auditor for Waters-Pierce CAL company, headquartered Hinustos Texas, is appointed assistant freight auditor for the Santa Fe, based in Topeka. Effective January 1, the new post was created due to doubling rail business under W J Healy. Stuart, with about fifteen years in rail work, will assist Healy and bring experience from St Louis & South Western roles.
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Santa Fe
J. D. Stuart
Waters-Pierce Cal Company
Hinustos
Tex
Topeka
Stuart
J. Healy
Healy
W. J. Healy
Albuquerque
NBL
Aeek
St Louis & Southwestern Railroad
St. Louis
Tes
Messiah Tonight at the Auditorium by Topeka Choral Society
The Topeka Choral Society presents the Messiah tonight at the Auditorium with the Carl Buch Orchestra of Kansas City. Director George B. Pensy leads the ensemble in preparation long from the chorus and singers expect unusually large attendance as railroad and other patrons plan to attend. Proceeds from ticket sales support the YMA and local charity drives.
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Topeka Choral
Méssiak
Auditoriain
Carl Buch
Kansas City
Choral Society
Direerlok
George B. Pensy
Washingry Villeme
Topela
Ue Ratiro
Sherstye
de Uelet
Han Ier
Aateketa
Po- Deka
Mokits
Fisiar Aersmgemnenis
Hams
Auditertura
Psd
Clowe
Pitt Leadership Cast in NY Senate Battle Amid GOP Rift
Senator Pitt hosts a visit by Republican leaders at his New York hotel as Governor Odell’s camp press for ousting him from state leadership. Odell’s allies expect no reply from Pitt’s invitation list, while Pitt aims to reaffirm control and unity within the party amid next elections and state politics.
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New York
Bes
Pitt
Hind
Pith Avenue
Odell
Ben
Jell
Asany
Senmtor Pinte
Newe York
le Dse
Sohmtor
Fume
Roteevelt
Hareyanjoun
Uie
Bikur
Piktt
Oddity in School Census in Keokuk
Keokuk and St Dec district records show a 20 year old mother Mrs Myrtie Keith and her 15 year old son Witte Keith counted as within the school age. The boy attends a local grade school and displays marked intelligence amid age range adjustments.
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Keokuk
Keojeuk
Railfeld Men’s Wages Cut Announced in Pittsburg
The Linjun railroad employer notified of a 30 percent wage reduction for all workers except trainmen. The move follows a compact among the Union Railroad Company, the Carnegie Steel Company, and a United States Steel subsidiary.
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Railfeld
Pittsburg
Linjun Tailroad Company
Dannnrg
Union Tailroad Company
Carnigie Steel Company
United States Steellorporation
Threatening Letter Sent to Superintendent in Weston
In Burlington Junction Missouri on Saturday a letter mailed from Weston warned Parkins, superintendent of Burlington road, that unless he deposits 35000 dollars in a designated spot by Sunday night, a man named Oded Carter would kill him on sight. The letter was turned over to authorities for action.
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Johannn Young
Johnie
Kansas
Joneale
Mr. Kymnan
Donnie
Pip
Ug Tour
Lyman
Sohonic CIA
Reak
Nick Nyzon
Gio Clesan
SL Joseph
Parkins
Burlington Yond
Weston
Organ Meeting to Discuss Auditorium Pipe Organ Plan
A Topeka area notice invites interested people to an organ meeting next Tuesday night at the Commercial club room. The aim is to decide on installing a pipe organ, fund raising, and potential incorporation of a supporting committee. The Choral Society and Kupela Chote group express ongoing interest in choral productions and possible Wagnerian works, with a spring tour and local performances anticipated.
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Choral Society
Tollowel
Noridien
de Lusat
Thes Choral Socety
Caroli Qeicet
New York
Geyrenth
Topeka
Veteran 95 year old to relocate with wife and daughter
The text notes a 95-year-old man and his wife planning to move to the area after a period in Mexico for his health. He later returned and has since worked as a traveling auditor for the Waters-Pierce Oil Company, based in Houston. His wife and daughter will join him here.
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Essary
Mexico
Waters-Pierce OW Company
Houston
Stuart
Shot At the Farmer Tititchinson Kansas
Joe Thompson and Frank Harris, Hutchinson men, jailed for attempted murder of Simon Nusbaum nine miles south of town after Nusbaum confronted them about shooting his chickens. Sheriff Hooper with a posse captured them on the Arkateas river bridge. Harris resisted, and the sheriff struck him. Crowd of farmers pursued to town as two youths shouted back.
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Tititchinson
Kas
Joe Thompson
Frank Herris
Simon Nusbaum
Nusbaum
Nosbaum
Hooper
Arkateas River
Harris
Thompson
Flarris
Glass Lovers Exhibit Draws Crowds at Local School
Last week crowds visited a glass exhibition at St. Kansas Avenue, praising the craftsmanship of glassware and steam engine displays. Admission is 10 cents with free souvenirs for children, and the event closes on Wednesday after a weekend run.
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Rudirc Crowdaail
Weinwstay
St. Kansas Avenue
North Topeka Notes On Local Visitors And Travel
North Topeka column details a string of visitors and travels including Miss Minnie Lotlin from Oklahoma City visiting her parents, A Rees of Grantville in town, and L Cramp greeting relatives. Several residents plan moves or trips to cities such as Los Angeles and Chicago, with Christmas visits noted for Foster Baxter, C H Swensen, and others.
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Emve
T Teetiball Printag Company
Karinne Avenue
Toller
Meriden
A. Rees
Grantville
Minnie Lotlin
Oklahoma City
Roy Heinzman
Carbondale
Foster Baxter
White City
Warren Betts
Gh Betts
HG. Gitman
Loc
L Angeles
Caln
Kimball
Chanute
L. Swensen
Paramore Street
Burgen
Christman
Family Christmas Travel and Local Visits Report
The State Journal notes holiday travel and guest visits across Junction City and nearby areas. Mr. Charles Routing dies in Fort Worth and funeral planned in Topeka. Several families from Junction City visit relatives and attend Christmas gatherings, with departures to St Louis and Omaha for holidays.
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Hin
M. Grady
Leon
Charles Routing
Batunday
Fort Worth
Tex
Remaie
Tovetotey
Harry Hiei
Courtey
Hall
Keot
David BR. Penny, Jr
Junction City
Christman
Sire J. B. Betts
Quincy
Elmer Betts
Tend
John Betts
W.T. Montgomery
Quincy Atrect
Elmour Betta
Helper
Utah
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Adam Wabherline
WIT
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Schitts
Heim
Moody
Ador Kabherline
Jt & Frew
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Little
Bern
ALPF
Wiliams
Oman
Ed Huenan
Requeek Buckman
Kimme
Chile
Ieee Mir
Roberts
Wotton
Walker
Mr. Primmee Roberta
Torino
Hesse
B Street
American Association Leaders Center
Green County
Golden State Limited
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
San Francisco
el Paso
Southern Pacific
A. W. Lacey
North Topeka
A. M. Fuller
C. Pla
Er Henry Irvin
Knight
MR. Stuart
Messiah
Topeka Choral Soci
Railroad
M.C. A
Senator Platt
Thomas Power O'Connor
Elizabeth Paschal
Texxa
London
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Iocal
Pierea Publicat
Tris
Baron Gevers
Rome
Hague
Der
Netherlands
Washington
Westenbere
Forimme Netherlands
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Kansas Avenue
Brokaw
Hart
Miles
Meron
Columbia River
Portland
VIA
T. L. King
T.A. Topeka
Walter Snook
Wif
Pat
Gilman
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