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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1902
Page
3
An August advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a tonic to nourish the nerves and rebuild the weak, emaciated body. It claims to purify stagnant blood, strengthen digestion, and restore energy, with bold claims that it “truly makes sick people well.”
A new season begins Monday as Slater's Madison Square Theater unveils a largely redecorated interior with ivory and gold tones, new curtains and scenery, flippers on stage wings, and a comprehensive scenic upgrade. The opening week features Martha Morton's Her Lord and Master and William Gillette's Held by the Enemy, plus other strong plays and two vaudeville acts by a company of 15, with no price advance and a free woman per paid ticket. The Crawford theater follows with The Penitent and other productions, including The James Boye in Missouri, promising lavish scenery and notable casts.
A theater mash letter is delivered to Little Anna Laughlin of The Wizard of Oz fame. A gift of two dozen American beauties and a request to nod in the front row leads to dinner plans and rumored private intrigues amid stage life. Enrico Caruso and Maurice Grau headlines cited with high pay checks and contracts for performing in Europe and America.
The curtain rose nine times on the opening of Quincy Adame Saw yer a new rural play. An Academy of Music audience roared with delight at a kick a kiss and a smudge of paint, leaving observers unsure if the crush of reaction came from the nudged paint or the combined stunt.
Miss Laughlin scolds the audience and orders a countermand as Enrico Osruso the tenor commands $1,850 per show. New cast additions at the Metropolitan and Royal Opera Home join the Dresden production. The play’s chaotic finale features a Virginia reel, a painted “For Sale” board, and a ramped cow stunt drawing raucous laughter.
A long review of stage life describes a dramatic moment silencing a crowd and a blind girl’s screen presence. It lists forthcoming productions, casts, and company moves featuring Mabel Gilman, Elaie De Wolfe, Jerome Sykes, and others, with notes on new plays like Anorna and John Henry adapted as Down the Line. It also mentions actors joining companies, touring plans, and notable industry shifts.
Paul, traveling to Europe, recounts John W. Mackay’s kindness to theater people. The late magnate helped without seek ing public thanks, aiding artists like William J. Florence and a penniless singer. He paid Florence’s benefit trip and sent a $150 gift for tickets, illustrating his quiet generosity.
M Crawford-Damatist gains notice for latest work Anorna Bor Mra Bruns. Critics call his stage craft exceptional though muddled text suggests uncertain reception. His preceding Fra n cesta tale earned praise, with strong performances and notable stage presence despite confusion.
A Brooklyn Eagle query editor voiced frustration over an advertisement increase, exclaiming Hang it all as he wrestled with the mounted ad rush and its impact on the newsroom workflow.
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