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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1901
Page
5
Police notes describe repeated raids on the Capital Joint and Senate Capital as officers pursue beer and illicit goods. Detainees include Martin Dolan and Frank Raynor. cases linger as prosecutors seek continuances amid crowded dockets and routine police court questioning.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a detective and brokers, a description of a man named Chitene Bram, and references to valuables like a watch and ring. Police note concerns a cage and possible dispatch about items considered worthless, with uncertain details and period wording.
In North Topeka many residents were mentioned in yesterday’s gains, with John Presgrove and Martin Pennycump til among the names. Activities include WCTU meeting, Ladies’ Afternoon Duplicate Whist, Western Woolen mill directors gathering, Epworth League program, and a trial for cruelty to animals in Justice Wright’s court.
The Manola club held its opening dance Tuesday at Hudson's ball with decor and lighting, featuring Punch service and a lengthy list of performers led by Hall's orchestra. An Anniversary Party followed for Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Magee, hosted by Golden Hale Mission club of First Presbyterian church.
Mrs Lucy Morrow entertained about two dozen friends at her home on Monday. Mr Smiley relocated to 3oa West Eighth Street. Several residents planned short trips to Chicago and Kansas City. Dr Georgeton hosted a dinner for Miss Emma Kelly. Mrs J Whittaker hosted a formal afternoon for Mrs Katherine Freeman bound for Amarillo. Various residents, including Dr Harry Smith and Mrs Herbert Fairchild, planned visits or returned home from travels in Colorado, Cambridge Indiana, Admire, and Topeka.
Police announce a further arrest in the Great Northern express robbery near Wagner Montana on July 3. They seized a valise containing between 39000 and 60000 dollars in National currency notes.
In Topeka, Harry Steinberg son of Abe Steinberg and Milas Sarah Schreiber formerly of 2244 Madison street were married by Judge Teasdale in Kansas City after a bluff about eloping. The couple had dated long and planned the union, while reporters followed their moves for a big story.
A woman, registered as Mrs Hose at the Laclede hotel, confessed to forging signatures of Helena National Bank officers on notes. She denied knowledge of a man named Arnold linked to the Montana robbery and said she arrived from Vicksburg with her husband. Police held her and examined her bag and trunk containing twenty-dollar bills as the case unfolded.
Washington date line reports Stayton Campbell lawyers protest inclusion of statements in the Schley court of inquiry record about Admiral Sampson. The letter to Admiral Dewey requests strik ing or restricting statements by counsel and aims to prevent what it calls improper indirect accusations. The hearing focused on May 31 to July 2 events, with Parker and Rayner presenting lengthy arguments for Admiral Schley.
Reported remarks trace a court dispute and naval commentary. Admiral Dewey privately indicated no mob involvement would disturb tomorrow’s session while Mrs Dewey’s movement and residence change are noted. Captain Parker and Mr Rayner discussed inactivity claims and related conduct, with references to Brooklyn and a forthcoming game as context.
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