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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1903
Page
12
A jumbled account details critics watching a parade and a strange performance with dancers, clowns, and performers in mismatched outfits. The text mentions comparisons to other acts and notes a tense or failing moment with a driver and security or staff during the show.
Washburns lose control early then regain sting to edge the rival team as players like Molly, Othe Wealthant, and Kate vie for leadership. The game features balanced offense, strong defense, and a tense finish with Parkes and Ves resting on crucial plays.
A Fort Leavenworth officer named Perkins or Rayner deserts to seek wealth in the diamond fields near Johannesburg. He writes a letter boasting of a discovered mine and monthly earnings, while his wife claims different identities and seeks divorce settlement. The tale weaves through Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Topeka as authorities verify his status and relationships.
A garbled note from a park college story mentions sick supporters and a gathering. It references Potwit Vy and a late attendance drop as crowd health concerns hindered events.
Miss Bomar and Miss Lyte Bolmas attend a club dance in Greenwood. weddings announced. numerous society meetings scheduled at homes on West Lawrence, Fifth Avenue, and College Avenue. Visits, travels, and engagements of local residents noted with clubs including Good Government, Mutual Improvement, and The Travellers.
The article describes a Baptist Sunday setting where Eva Pattison and the Mt Olive group present selections. It notes the audience response and aims to stimulate and encourage African American youth, both men and women, to seek appreciation for refined intellect and elocutionary skills in local contests.
Circus rehearsals unfold as clowns and performers stage a dress rehearsal before the seman opening. The Sells & Downs troupe prepares in the South district with a marching band, costumes, and unique acts led by Orin Davenport and William Seils. Performers assemble amid elaborate routines, including acrobats, barrel hunters, and dromedary displays, promising a lively early show.
New York reports April 2 1 s2d Prand and ianiataint Welty of the Marcon Wirsiras Teles graph company depart for Alaska to install wireless telegraph stations for the Coalatiota signal service Fort Gilmon Port Gitenh Stanley area stations will be set up and operated by signal service personnel with an August 1 turnover to the government. In Petersburg the Soviet indicates Jews have suffered mass killings and injuries amid widespread destruction and displacement.
Tokyo dispatch reports Viscount Hayashi receiving a cable from Tokyo confirming support for the open door policy and urging restrained action. Russia hints at possible responses but unclear on concrete steps, while Britain and the United States are expected to respond with courtesy and prudence.
Silver Lake resident Mrs Hutchinson is in town with Miss Splame Sheets while Ber uicle hosts a gathering at 226 Jackson Street. Local notices report church services, guests, travels, and community events including a fire at Western Woolen, a May dedication ceremony, and a church program at Avenue M Church with Rev J A Stayels.
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