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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
3
The Burman line markets Eastern resorts via the Burlington route. It highlights 19,000 lakes and cool summer locales with frequent low excursion tours reaching Kansas City and other destinations. The text promotes the Burman as the old established route to Twin Cities.
The Burlington Northern Pacific Express departs Kansas City at 1 p.m. with direct connections to the early evening trains to Kansas City and St Joseph. It is the sole through train and through equipment from these cities to the Northwest, with a Denver connection at night via Alliance, Nebraska. Promotions invite travelers to describe their trip, request guidance on least cost, and obtain free publications from the undersigned.
Sorrentino and his artists return to Topeka for a concert at the Auditorium. The program includes Banda Rossa day and aims to familiarize the city with the Nazianians from San Severo. The piece recounts Herrmann coping with practical jokes seen in Vancouver, noting a stage escape trick disrupted by returning soldiers.
A bold profile of the Banda Rossa from San Severo, Italy, praised for its vast repertoire, scholarly training, and distinctive style that captivated American audiences. Eugenio Sorrentino leads a disciplined, elite ensemble renowned for fresh programs and high musical precision.
Mile de Lussan plans a United States tour this winter under Loudon G. Charlton after a storied career at Covent Garden and with Carl Rosa. Her programs will mix Spanish French and Italian songs with operatic arias. Lillian Blauvelt, already at Bar Harbor, heads to Cardiff and Norwich festivals before a January United States tour with major clubs and orchestras from the south to California.
Jacob Litt takes control of seven eighths of the McVickers Theater Company capital and the Madison Street theater building. The $500 000 capital stock is now largely owned by Litt with about twelve owners holding the remaining one eighth. The exact sale terms were not public. Practically all Chicago real estate once held by the McVickers family passes out of their hands. Litt plans about 10 000 in summer improvements to the theater.
William F Hartley editor of the New York Clipper dies after years shaping the paper and guiding its wards. The obituary notes his encouragement of performers and the respect held by actors who trained under him.
The piece recounts a theater event where Herrmanns famed trick story faced near disruption by a curious crowd. Details note audience reactions, backstage adjustments, and the narrator notes how careful handling preserved the show. Herrmann remains central to the unfolding performance.
The speaker notes that thanks are not sought for himself but for younger men who crave recognition, stressing that true appreciation lasts beyond spoken words and personal acclaim. The passage emphasizes humility and the value of impact over self-promotion.
May Irwin announces retirement from the stage to leave for a summer home in the Thousands Islands after returning from England aboard the Minnehaha. She is greeted by friends and accompanied by her two sons, saying America is the land for me and expressing no desire to trade New York for Buckingham Palace.
The report lists numerous stage names and engagements for next season. Maude Fealey shifts to leading lady duties with William Goiette, while Mephisto and Florodora revivals loom. Notables include Wallace Hopper Cyril Scott Louise McCullum and Helene Carrai with Francis Pierlot. Storied productions eye London and Duluth tours, with Jester Gruner and others slated for August rehearsals in New York.
A garbled 1902 fair schedule lists numerous county fairs with locations and secretaries such as Barton County Great Bend with James W Clarke and Brown County with Grant Wy Hargington. scattered entries include Clay Center Clay County and Ottawa Agriculture Society with Mr Porter and S B I Secretary. The text lists dates mainly in September and August for many associations across Kansas.
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