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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1901
Page
12
A suspect evaded law enforcement by moving across state lines to avoid capture, prompting a cross jurisdiction manhunt. Agencies coordinated to triangulate movements, track vehicle records, and issue alerts while pursuing the case. The investigation remains active with no arrests announced at this time.
Freddie Johnson appeared in court this morning and pleaded guilty to disturbing the Hramer school. He had long sought admission to the school, but his actions prevented enrollment.
The report fragment mentions a man named Freddie detained after an incident where he allegedly ran onto a rock and threatened a pursuer. A court appearance is noted with unclear references to charges, a possible mention of kidnaping in a separate bizarre line, and scattered local color about town landmarks and a chess game.
Odd assortment of petty cases from a court report details Harry Jonson a 2 1 year old vagrant kept from his shabby Seventeenth and Hancock home for five days. Other items: Andrew Manon and Clarence Heavely jailed pending plea. Johnnis Jordan committed to Heforium school on family concerns. dog hunter Younkin in trouble with authority while policing a dog yard incident. an asylum inmate recaptured after a brief escape. a boy tramp James Webster 12 years old involved with local officers. local almanac notices and Pan American Expo fare deals plus a Blind Boone concert announced at Third Christian church with 25 and 35 cent admission.
At the Topske Council regular meeting on Sept. 10, Tonties pledge to support the new board of directors and local council. Dr J C Curts elected local secretary. New management includes leading financiers and prominent businessmen. The Tonties anticipate a bright future.
A fragment warns that weak digestion and dyspepsia ruin lives and promise death if untreated. It touts a product claiming to ease stomach misery, constipation, biliousness, nervousness, and liver or kidney issues. It also claims to prevent malaria, fever, andague.
Regular fall meeting plans include Mrs Jenniston Benton of Fort Scott presenting short stories The Girl from Kansas and The Open Question with a discussion on Women in the commercial world Guest Mrs Mary Vance Humphrey of Junction City will join the session The Ceramics club hosts the afternoon with musical numbers by Miss Irene Horner and Mrs W G Dickie A new Women’s licensure club Tris club formed at Washburn College may federate with Kansas clubs The Ninde Chautaugus Circle meets to plan winter study focusing on Men and Cities of Mary Imperial Germany and Italy poetry The Helianthus Club studies Mexico This week’s notices detail meetings and social events across Topeka clubs and visitors to the city.
Major William Bishop of Saline has been appointed public prosecutor in the Philippines by Governor Tutt. A former lawyer, Bishop joined the army, served with distinction, and becomes a key civil appointment alongside Manila’s fire chief.
The notice outlines a business course program including tree 1 ali Toeenbern of the Association. It covers subjects such as Hovickeewine, the wnentary and Advanced, Arithmetis, Elementary and Buen, Practical Grater and Letter Writing. Spelling eet aren will recelve personal at.
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