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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1901

Page

5

Billiard Tournament Results Highlight Local Play

Three matches were played yesterday in the T A A Dillard tournament. Hawkins won the A class by 58 to 52 over Hodgins, while Knowles defeated Goodwin 2 to 0 to win the D class. Also noted are various official appointments and other brief items from Washington to Manchester and New York.

T. A. A. Dillard Claus A Clas Lavi Hawkins W. HL. Hodgins Knowles D. Goodwin Mudge

Halloween and Party Night Gatherings Across Town

A flurry of social events fills the schedule from Mrs W H Smithva Harrison street to West Sixth avenue. Luncheons, masquerades, and informal dinners host a parade of families and clubs with piano solos, vocal numbers, and festive decorations. A Halloween party and a birthday event highlight the week, with many young people and guests listed by name.

W. H. Smithva C. Nelson Marrivon Street Mias Grove Clark West Seventh Street Steinberg’s Shungamoor Frank Peacock Taw Alice Virginia Meade Vida Bush Clay Street Bethel Pex Alice Bind Topeka Avenue Mr. Husted Denver Carrie Lint Mise Buchanan Street Marguerite Mille Julia Warner Mise Core Anderton Geneve Bidney Blenkar Albert Parker Abert Eee Div Bester Davis Ralph Babcock Irving Bean Eugene Rogers Pragay ‘Fox Harry Forbes Henri Strawn Oscar Allen

Informal luncheon at Mrs Phillips home lists many guests

A Pleasant Luncheon at 1012 m Street featured Mrs HM Phillips host and honored guests Mrs Hermann Judd of Lead and Mrs John Norton of Galesburg. The group sat at a long table with a dainty centerpiece as notices of visits, parties, and travels circulated among Topeka residents.

HM. Phillips M Street Todiy Hermann Judd Lead, &, DB John Norton Galesburg

Lightweight silver fraud nets hidden plating scheme in New York

New York authorities seek federal help to trace operators behind a rising flood of lightweight silver half dollars found in circulation. The method mimics gold sweating, with coins plated to mask reduced weight, later revealed by wear and tear. Electro platers and firms deposit silver onto items, using coins to recoup costs and produce finer finishes while evading face value redemption.

New York New York Sub-Treasury Washington Secret Service Bureau

Police Jottings at Local Court Over Burdened Case

Police court hearings revealed a depleted liquor case with arguments over capacity and possible sale of beer. Thomas Henry and P J McGivern faced charges for drunkenness and alleged sale on the street, later reduced to fines, while Rosa Duval sought advice on her separated husband and a separate domestic dispute continued.

Rosa Duval East Fourth Street Daniel Duval Kansas City Prodigatl

Edward Yeager Wins Amateur Yacht Race Title

Unable to determine full context from fragmented OCR. Edward Yeager is noted in relation to a yachting event with Miss Kelly, suggesting a local or club race outcome. Further readable details are missing to confirm date, location, or exact event.

Excitable German Shermas Fails to Honor Threats

The excitable German named Shermas, arrested for smashing a neighbor’s window, had two colored boys Joat and Evdie Jennings arrested for breaking a window. Their father brought them to court but the complainant did not appear. The court told them to return tomorrow while police were to confront Mr Mas at the allotted time. The session then mainly focused on Nick Chiles who faced three counts in police court, convicted on one nuisance count and fined 300 dollars before adjournment for dinner.

Dnesday Prosecuting Attorney Army Frank Raynor Raynor Hungate Thomas Henry P. J. Me Givern Hotham Hlack Tralta Morning Joseph Heed Shermas Joat Evdie Jennings Mrmas Nick Chiles McKinley Elth Chiles Crise Pete Kacluitlage Olsen Viakite Neeson Yuan Cate Amon Esperial

North Topeka Notes and Local Appointments

In North Topeka Mrs Courtney promotes a full line of Czarina caps with special prices Thursday through Saturday at two stores. Meriden visitor H A Ploughe and Silver Lake residents M Forbes drop in. church lectures host Mrs Callie Howe of the WCTU. Local moves include the Clampits and Greens, revival meetings at the Baptist church, and Miss Lulu Knoble returning to telegraph work. Funeral for K W McDonald held. Susie Hine and John Custenburder wed at Pleasant Ridge.

Kimball & Ben Kansas Avenue Monroe Street Capitol Eleva~tor Company Herbert Green Williamston Paine Place Harrison Street Green Baptist Church Matthew Francis Council Grove Topeka C. C. Berry A. J. Berry W. M. van Ness Susie Hine John Custenburder Pleasant Ridge A. J. Arnold Adna Heywood Lily Graft Shavio Priddy Second Presbyterian Third Presbyterian Church WT. K Mim Campdoras Rochester Hall W. M. Costley Charles Egbert

Contagious Disease Rules Extended at Health Board Meeting

The board of health issued printed rules for managing contagious diseases and quarantine. A family information pamphlet will guide physicians and the public. isolation periods vary by disease and severity, with diphtheria and other infections requiring extended confinement and separate rooms.

Board of Health Oly Bat Stetina Farnitrae Emigen

Notable Women Writers in Attendance at Parliament Drill

Frances Hodgson Burnett Helen Hunt Jackson Mary Noallies Murfree Sarah Orne Jewett Mary E B Wilkins and Louisa M Alcott listed as attendees. The parliamentary drill was led by Miss Fannie Cole following remarks by Mrs Frank Bowen on Buren Street.

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