The Rocky Mountain News headline of July 12, 1906 sums up the bravery of two young women from Globeville. Sisters Lottie Kalamajska and Mrs. Bertha Raczynski stepped into Saint Joseph's Polish Roman Catholic Church to pray when they heard a noise coming from a small cupboard near the altar. They investigated and found Globeville resident Louis Steckley on his knees, not in prayer but vigorously attempting to force the lock on the cupboard door. Miss Kalamajska quickly ran to her home a short distance away and returned with a revolver. Steckley was trying to conceal a silver communion service in his coat and make his getaway when Miss Kalamajska leveled the gun and ordered him to raise his hands. Steckley obeyed the order, then turned around and expressed surprise at the sight of the slender young girl. He became docile as she threatened to shoot.
Neighbors heard the commotion and called the police. Policeman William Hanley arrested Steckley, who was fined $200 and sentenced to three months in the county jail by Judge Grant L. Hudson.
The month of March has been designated "Women's History Month" and these young Globeville sisters are worthy of remembrance for their quick thinking and courageous actions.
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