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Education reform and theater scene in Kansas City
The piece argues for improved U S education citing Horace Scudder and President Eliot, condemning political control of schools and praising European models. It then surveys Kansas City theatre, detailing Coates Opera House history, venues like Gillis and Ninth Street, managers, and local critics shaping dramatic coverage.
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Atlantic Monthly
Studles
Horace E. Scudder
Sogdder
United States
Mill
Kansas
Kansas City
Lawrence
Kaw
New York
Coates Opera House
Charles Locke
Coates
National Opera Company
Pope
Louis Theatrical
Mel Hudson
Lord
Coates House
Lotta
Emma Abbott
Tom Keene
the Florences
Sol Smith Russell
Warder
Col
Geo. F. Warder
Booth
Barrett
Corydon Craig
Tootle
Opera House
St. Joe
Gillis Opera House
Mississippi
Rockies
Craig
Dime Museum
Pawnee Bill
Col. Jas. L. Buford
Buford
Gillis Opera
Square
Market Square
Trafalgar
London
Nelson Monument
Gillis
Charley Thomas
Ninth Street Theater
Judah & Thomas
Music Hall
Impressario
Missionary Ridge
Edén Musee
Dld
Union Avenue
Union: 1 Depot
Rose Field
Eugene Field
Chicago News
The
Times
al Phenis
Breese
F. P. Fox
Evening News