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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1898
Page
5
A Topeka probate court jury found Frank Brown insane after he repeatedly passed checks for various articles. Witnesses described erratic behavior and numerous incidents. Brown was ordered sent to the insane asylum, with testimony citing smoking, liquor, and a history of deceit as factors. Local attorney A. Case and others testified, while relatives supported the verdict amid contentious remarks from the jury.
Mrs Atkinson's case advances after testimony about letters alleged to link her to a conspiracy. The Drak examination questions the authorship and intent behind the letters while the court weighs admissibility. A vocal music class led by Prof. W J Nesty will begin at the Presbyterian church with twelve lessons over six weeks and a public concert to follow. St Louis druggist W Alexander dies, a longtime leader in the national association.
The Z R B Dry Goods Store announces end of season closeout to make room for fall and winter styles. Last week's sales were successful, and this week features specials on a large assortment of laces and other seasonable goods at low prices.
For Wednesday through Friday the store offers 25 suit patterns valued at 4.50 to 6.00 at 3.00 per pattern. Also 25 suits valued at 3.50 to 4.50 for 2.50. Choice of patterns and suits, first come, first served, while stocks last.
Ribbons prepared for the midweek and near weekend events with items tagged for Wednesday Thursday and Friday, indicating a schedule or display plan.
In police court this morning Charles Holcraft faced two charges, resisting an officer and drunkenness. Patrolman Pavey testified Holcraft drew a six shooter and aimed, prompting a clash. the drunk and disturbing the peace charge was dismissed while the resisting an officer count resulted in a $36 fine. Holcraft expressed apology and willingness to pay promptly.
The party moved into the jailer's office where Holcraft deposited 50 dollars and received a Colt revolver and cartridges. He left the city prison carrying the revolver over his blue arm while clutching large boxes of cartridges in his hands.
Montreal June 7 Lieut Car ranza and Senor DuBose arrested today on a capias issued at the inst ance of Detective Kellert at the house of the Spanish consul general. The bodies of Carranza and DuBose are held by Detective Kellert until the claim is satisfied or the case resolved. U S authorities want them to leave Canada but cannot without forfeiting bail. It may be impossible for the Canadian government to order their departure until the capias dissolves. They may jump bail but prefer to remain in Canada.
The Modern Literature club hosted a thimble party for Alisa Frances Moon with attendees Miss Moon, Miss Roeland, Miss Jones of Leavenworth, Miss White of Junction City and Miss Haines of Sabetha. A Kindergarten Commencement is planned at Library Hall with Rev. Sheldon and a full program. Several social notices recount picnics at Garfield Park, travels to Kansas City and Topeka, and a quiet wedding of Myrtle Foote to Wallace Holmes in Kansas City.
Local items list visitors and guests including Miss Alice Goodtor of Denver visiting Dr. L A Ryder, Miss Laura Beverly traveling to Solomon City to stay with her aunt, and Rev D A Bhutt and Mrs Bhutt of Overbrook visiting Miksa Hoffman and C Kaser. Delegates Huck and Conkle leave for Hutchinson for the Republican convention. Amity lodge K of P holds a meeting electing officers for the new term starting July 1 with Frank Stitt as W M and other officers named.
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