FRANK BASKAS, POLICEMAN, DEAD
ASSOCIATE WITH DEPARTMENT FOR 18 YEARS.
AILED PATIENTLY AND LONG
Was the "Little Big" Man of the Force, and Engaged in Many Exciting Experiences.
Frank Baskas is dead.
He had been associated with the Leavenworth police department eighteen years, during which time he made many important arrests and gained a reputation for being a fighter whose powers were recognized and respected by the rougher element throughout the city. For more than a year he had ailed, but not until some two months ago did it become necessary for him to abandon his duties. Early last month he was taken to St. John's hospital, where for a time it was thought he would recover. Last Saturday a change for the worse came, however, and he sank gradually until death relieved him at 4:20 o'clock this morning. He was 45 years old.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock. Patrolmen Sweeney, Halpin, Quinn, Magner, Connelly and Cotter will act as pallbearers. Burial will take place in Mount Calvary cemetery.
Frank Baskas, although not born in Leavenworth, had lived here practically all his life. He was a man of characteristics which were not soon forgotten. When first appointed to the police department he was a patrolman. And he served in that capacity until ill health necessitated less strenuous duties, some two years ago. He then was made a guard at the city jail, which position he held when compelled to retire.
One Exhibition of Courage.
Although Baskas frequently exhibited his extraordinary courage, there was one case in which every officer of the department recalled this morning, as did many others not associated with the city administration.
It was some ten years ago that the so-called "James Brothers" reigned supreme in the northwest part of the city. They were thugs of the worst type, and there were few patrolmen on the department who dealt with them without certain uneasiness. Baskas was one of them. On one occasion a telephone message came to the police station that the "Jameses" were at it again in their customary "hangout," and Baskas was sent to investigate.
There were three of the brothers, all big and powerful men. Frank, while not large of stature, was powerful. Ascertaining the cause of the disturbance, he ordered the trio and their companions to be quiet or he would take them to headquarters. Without a word, the Jameses attacked the officer, felled him with a blackjack, and beat him into insensibility, after which they left him to die.
But Frank didn't die. On the contrary, he came to within a short time. He felt for his revolver, but it was missing. Baskas then went to his home, got another weapon, and started out to arrest the bad men again. And he was successful.
Lined Them All Up.
The "bunch" was found later in another section of the city from that of the northwest. Baskas, after finding them, lined them all up at the point of his revolver and marched them to the station, where they were safely locked up.
Baskas was married, but his wife has been dead for some time. Six children, whose ages range from 4 to 14 years, survive; as do four brothers, Anthony, William, Joseph and John Baskas, all of whom live in Leavenworth. There are also four sisters, who are: Mrs. M. Glynn of Leavenworth, Mrs. John Penny and Mrs. T. Carney, both of Kansas City. His mother, who survives, lives in Joplin, Mo.
From The Leavenworth Post (Leavenworth, Kansas), Tuesday, December 5, 1911.
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THE DEATH OF FRANK BASKAS.
Veteran Policeman Dies After Two Months' Illness at St. John's.
Frank Baskas, 46 years old, a member of the police force for nearly eighteen years, died early yesterday morning at St. John's Hospital from a complication of diseases. He had been ill for two months.
Mr. Baskas was born in Leavenworth in 1965. Six children, ranging in age from 4 to 14 years, survive. Mrs. Baskas died nearly two years ago.
The body was taken yesterday to the home of Mrs. Michael Glenn, 1209 South Second street. Funeral services are to be held at 8:15 o'clock this morning at the Cathedral. Interment is to be in Mount Calvary cemetery.
From The Leavenworth Times (Leavenworth, Kansas), Wednesday, December 6, 1911.
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The funeral of Frank Baskas, the policeman who died at St. John's hospital early yesterday morning, was held from the Cathedral this morning. Burial took place in Mount Calvary cemetery.
From The Leavenworth Post (Leavenworth, Kansas), Wednesday, December 6, 1911.
ASSOCIATE WITH DEPARTMENT FOR 18 YEARS.
AILED PATIENTLY AND LONG
Was the "Little Big" Man of the Force, and Engaged in Many Exciting Experiences.
Frank Baskas is dead.
He had been associated with the Leavenworth police department eighteen years, during which time he made many important arrests and gained a reputation for being a fighter whose powers were recognized and respected by the rougher element throughout the city. For more than a year he had ailed, but not until some two months ago did it become necessary for him to abandon his duties. Early last month he was taken to St. John's hospital, where for a time it was thought he would recover. Last Saturday a change for the worse came, however, and he sank gradually until death relieved him at 4:20 o'clock this morning. He was 45 years old.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock. Patrolmen Sweeney, Halpin, Quinn, Magner, Connelly and Cotter will act as pallbearers. Burial will take place in Mount Calvary cemetery.
Frank Baskas, although not born in Leavenworth, had lived here practically all his life. He was a man of characteristics which were not soon forgotten. When first appointed to the police department he was a patrolman. And he served in that capacity until ill health necessitated less strenuous duties, some two years ago. He then was made a guard at the city jail, which position he held when compelled to retire.
One Exhibition of Courage.
Although Baskas frequently exhibited his extraordinary courage, there was one case in which every officer of the department recalled this morning, as did many others not associated with the city administration.
It was some ten years ago that the so-called "James Brothers" reigned supreme in the northwest part of the city. They were thugs of the worst type, and there were few patrolmen on the department who dealt with them without certain uneasiness. Baskas was one of them. On one occasion a telephone message came to the police station that the "Jameses" were at it again in their customary "hangout," and Baskas was sent to investigate.
There were three of the brothers, all big and powerful men. Frank, while not large of stature, was powerful. Ascertaining the cause of the disturbance, he ordered the trio and their companions to be quiet or he would take them to headquarters. Without a word, the Jameses attacked the officer, felled him with a blackjack, and beat him into insensibility, after which they left him to die.
But Frank didn't die. On the contrary, he came to within a short time. He felt for his revolver, but it was missing. Baskas then went to his home, got another weapon, and started out to arrest the bad men again. And he was successful.
Lined Them All Up.
The "bunch" was found later in another section of the city from that of the northwest. Baskas, after finding them, lined them all up at the point of his revolver and marched them to the station, where they were safely locked up.
Baskas was married, but his wife has been dead for some time. Six children, whose ages range from 4 to 14 years, survive; as do four brothers, Anthony, William, Joseph and John Baskas, all of whom live in Leavenworth. There are also four sisters, who are: Mrs. M. Glynn of Leavenworth, Mrs. John Penny and Mrs. T. Carney, both of Kansas City. His mother, who survives, lives in Joplin, Mo.
From The Leavenworth Post (Leavenworth, Kansas), Tuesday, December 5, 1911.
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THE DEATH OF FRANK BASKAS.
Veteran Policeman Dies After Two Months' Illness at St. John's.
Frank Baskas, 46 years old, a member of the police force for nearly eighteen years, died early yesterday morning at St. John's Hospital from a complication of diseases. He had been ill for two months.
Mr. Baskas was born in Leavenworth in 1965. Six children, ranging in age from 4 to 14 years, survive. Mrs. Baskas died nearly two years ago.
The body was taken yesterday to the home of Mrs. Michael Glenn, 1209 South Second street. Funeral services are to be held at 8:15 o'clock this morning at the Cathedral. Interment is to be in Mount Calvary cemetery.
From The Leavenworth Times (Leavenworth, Kansas), Wednesday, December 6, 1911.
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The funeral of Frank Baskas, the policeman who died at St. John's hospital early yesterday morning, was held from the Cathedral this morning. Burial took place in Mount Calvary cemetery.
From The Leavenworth Post (Leavenworth, Kansas), Wednesday, December 6, 1911.
FRANK BASKAS, POLICEMAN, DEAD
ASSOCIATE WITH DEPARTMENT FOR 18 YEARS.
AILED PATIENTLY AND LONG
Was the "Little Big" Man of the Force, and Engaged in Many Exciting Experiences.
Frank Baskas is dead.
He had been associated with the Leavenworth police department eighteen years, during which time he made many important arrests and gained a reputation for being a fighter whose powers were recognized and respected by the rougher element throughout the city. For more than a year he had ailed, but not until some two months ago did it become necessary for him to abandon his duties. Early last month he was taken to St. John's hospital, where for a time it was thought he would recover. Last Saturday a change for the worse came, however, and he sank gradually until death relieved him at 4:20 o'clock this morning. He was 45 years old.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock. Patrolmen Sweeney, Halpin, Quinn, Magner, Connelly and Cotter will act as pallbearers. Burial will take place in Mount Calvary cemetery.
Frank Baskas, although not born in Leavenworth, had lived here practically all his life. He was a man of characteristics which were not soon forgotten. When first appointed to the police department he was a patrolman. And he served in that capacity until ill health necessitated less strenuous duties, some two years ago. He then was made a guard at the city jail, which position he held when compelled to retire.
One Exhibition of Courage.
Although Baskas frequently exhibited his extraordinary courage, there was one case in which every officer of the department recalled this morning, as did many others not associated with the city administration.
It was some ten years ago that the so-called "James Brothers" reigned supreme in the northwest part of the city. They were thugs of the worst type, and there were few patrolmen on the department who dealt with them without certain uneasiness. Baskas was one of them. On one occasion a telephone message came to the police station that the "Jameses" were at it again in their customary "hangout," and Baskas was sent to investigate.
There were three of the brothers, all big and powerful men. Frank, while not large of stature, was powerful. Ascertaining the cause of the disturbance, he ordered the trio and their companions to be quiet or he would take them to headquarters. Without a word, the Jameses attacked the officer, felled him with a blackjack, and beat him into insensibility, after which they left him to die.
But Frank didn't die. On the contrary, he came to within a short time. He felt for his revolver, but it was missing. Baskas then went to his home, got another weapon, and started out to arrest the bad men again. And he was successful.
Lined Them All Up.
The "bunch" was found later in another section of the city from that of the northwest. Baskas, after finding them, lined them all up at the point of his revolver and marched them to the station, where they were safely locked up.
Baskas was married, but his wife has been dead for some time. Six children, whose ages range from 4 to 14 years, survive; as do four brothers, Anthony, William, Joseph and John Baskas, all of whom live in Leavenworth. There are also four sisters, who are: Mrs. M. Glynn of Leavenworth, Mrs. John Penny and Mrs. T. Carney, both of Kansas City. His mother, who survives, lives in Joplin, Mo.
From The Leavenworth Post (Leavenworth, Kansas), Tuesday, December 5, 1911.
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THE DEATH OF FRANK BASKAS.
Veteran Policeman Dies After Two Months' Illness at St. John's.
Frank Baskas, 46 years old, a member of the police force for nearly eighteen years, died early yesterday morning at St. John's Hospital from a complication of diseases. He had been ill for two months.
Mr. Baskas was born in Leavenworth in 1965. Six children, ranging in age from 4 to 14 years, survive. Mrs. Baskas died nearly two years ago.
The body was taken yesterday to the home of Mrs. Michael Glenn, 1209 South Second street. Funeral services are to be held at 8:15 o'clock this morning at the Cathedral. Interment is to be in Mount Calvary cemetery.
From The Leavenworth Times (Leavenworth, Kansas), Wednesday, December 6, 1911.
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The funeral of Frank Baskas, the policeman who died at St. John's hospital early yesterday morning, was held from the Cathedral this morning. Burial took place in Mount Calvary cemetery.
From The Leavenworth Post (Leavenworth, Kansas), Wednesday, December 6, 1911.
ASSOCIATE WITH DEPARTMENT FOR 18 YEARS.
AILED PATIENTLY AND LONG
Was the "Little Big" Man of the Force, and Engaged in Many Exciting Experiences.
Frank Baskas is dead.
He had been associated with the Leavenworth police department eighteen years, during which time he made many important arrests and gained a reputation for being a fighter whose powers were recognized and respected by the rougher element throughout the city. For more than a year he had ailed, but not until some two months ago did it become necessary for him to abandon his duties. Early last month he was taken to St. John's hospital, where for a time it was thought he would recover. Last Saturday a change for the worse came, however, and he sank gradually until death relieved him at 4:20 o'clock this morning. He was 45 years old.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock. Patrolmen Sweeney, Halpin, Quinn, Magner, Connelly and Cotter will act as pallbearers. Burial will take place in Mount Calvary cemetery.
Frank Baskas, although not born in Leavenworth, had lived here practically all his life. He was a man of characteristics which were not soon forgotten. When first appointed to the police department he was a patrolman. And he served in that capacity until ill health necessitated less strenuous duties, some two years ago. He then was made a guard at the city jail, which position he held when compelled to retire.
One Exhibition of Courage.
Although Baskas frequently exhibited his extraordinary courage, there was one case in which every officer of the department recalled this morning, as did many others not associated with the city administration.
It was some ten years ago that the so-called "James Brothers" reigned supreme in the northwest part of the city. They were thugs of the worst type, and there were few patrolmen on the department who dealt with them without certain uneasiness. Baskas was one of them. On one occasion a telephone message came to the police station that the "Jameses" were at it again in their customary "hangout," and Baskas was sent to investigate.
There were three of the brothers, all big and powerful men. Frank, while not large of stature, was powerful. Ascertaining the cause of the disturbance, he ordered the trio and their companions to be quiet or he would take them to headquarters. Without a word, the Jameses attacked the officer, felled him with a blackjack, and beat him into insensibility, after which they left him to die.
But Frank didn't die. On the contrary, he came to within a short time. He felt for his revolver, but it was missing. Baskas then went to his home, got another weapon, and started out to arrest the bad men again. And he was successful.
Lined Them All Up.
The "bunch" was found later in another section of the city from that of the northwest. Baskas, after finding them, lined them all up at the point of his revolver and marched them to the station, where they were safely locked up.
Baskas was married, but his wife has been dead for some time. Six children, whose ages range from 4 to 14 years, survive; as do four brothers, Anthony, William, Joseph and John Baskas, all of whom live in Leavenworth. There are also four sisters, who are: Mrs. M. Glynn of Leavenworth, Mrs. John Penny and Mrs. T. Carney, both of Kansas City. His mother, who survives, lives in Joplin, Mo.
From The Leavenworth Post (Leavenworth, Kansas), Tuesday, December 5, 1911.
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THE DEATH OF FRANK BASKAS.
Veteran Policeman Dies After Two Months' Illness at St. John's.
Frank Baskas, 46 years old, a member of the police force for nearly eighteen years, died early yesterday morning at St. John's Hospital from a complication of diseases. He had been ill for two months.
Mr. Baskas was born in Leavenworth in 1965. Six children, ranging in age from 4 to 14 years, survive. Mrs. Baskas died nearly two years ago.
The body was taken yesterday to the home of Mrs. Michael Glenn, 1209 South Second street. Funeral services are to be held at 8:15 o'clock this morning at the Cathedral. Interment is to be in Mount Calvary cemetery.
From The Leavenworth Times (Leavenworth, Kansas), Wednesday, December 6, 1911.
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The funeral of Frank Baskas, the policeman who died at St. John's hospital early yesterday morning, was held from the Cathedral this morning. Burial took place in Mount Calvary cemetery.
From The Leavenworth Post (Leavenworth, Kansas), Wednesday, December 6, 1911.
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