Black Sheep Comedy at Topeka Theatre Sparks Nostalgia
The review praises the Hoyt Company's farce A Black Sheep as a revival heavy with aging actors. It highlights Bill Devers and George Allen's performances and notes the cast changes from the original company. The piece discusses timing, character transformations, and the production’s old‑fashioned charm.
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Onis Harlan
Kerrie
Hoyt
Mr. Dowere
George Allen
Aller
Mke
Hassen
Betas
Harlan
Mir
Arizona
Thevere Te Cote
Heydlan
Mattie
Girard
Craig Mae
Coal Combine Worries As Dealers Cut Prices
In Topeka area reports show nonmember dealers cutting coal prices, triggering tension with the coal combine. A meeting was held to enforce strict adherence to agreed prices, with a proposed ban on any nonmember deals and a plan to penalize violators. Prices per ton varied by city, including Leavenworth and Burlingame, reflecting a broader price squeeze and fear of market disruption.
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Tor Coml Dealers’ Association
M&o
Combine
North
Topeka
Leavenworth
Seemnfoty Oe
Ae Burlingame Sree
Gleans Prediction of New Rail Link From Topeka to Harrison
Frisco official C. Gleed of Topexa Kansas quoted by the Harrison Times predicts a forthcoming railroad venture connecting zinc fields to Harrison within a year. He cites the nation’s demand for rugged mountain routes and the need to demonstrate financial strength before investing. Also noted is a U.S. court matter involving a Stated War Department penalty and private letters.
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Gleed
Topexa
Kan
Harrison (Ark
Harrison
Alaska
Columbus
T. Jobe
States Infantry
United States Court
War Department
Topeka City Troops Form Permanent Military Company
The Topeka mounted corps that aided the Twentieth Kansas reception voted to become a permanent unit. CH Samson was elected president and John Vechten secretary and treasurer. Captain AM Puller was reelected commander and plans for new uniforms. About 40 men are in the company with another meeting set for tonight at the county election office to decide further arrangements.
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Topeka
Kansas
Funston
Art
CH. Samson
Jom Yao Vechten
Secessary
AM. Puller
Wes
Toft Yount
Sioner
Seventh Street
Kansas Avenue
Sold for a dollar in a chaotic courtroom scene
In a chaotic magistrate court a man claims his wife and daughter sold him for two dollars and sought damages, while his family testifies of abuse and poverty. The judge bonds the man for peace as he laments threats to kill himself, amid fragments about stock transfers in a different report.
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Chloags
Dooley
Bis
Fes
Strevin
Sal
Iin
Parsons Soldier Testifies to Bravery of Lieutenant Callahan
Witness Van Meter testifies to Callahan's bravery at Guiguinto, describing how he exposed himself to danger to lead and shelter his men during the assault. He notes Callahan remained in the open when others sought cover, contradicting claims of cowardice and defending Callahan's soldierly veracity.
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Parsons
Callahan
Faindon
Eoldiers
Caliahan
Batte
Guiguinto
Funston
Ta Ke van Meter
van Meter
Gulguint
Caloocan
Guigsinta
Gallehan
van Metr
Punston
Metcalf
Umeé Tat
Metenif
van Moret
Ed Little
Guiguinfo
Col Metcalf
Tle
Lilie
Marilo
British press wary of Chamberlain speech on alliance
Paris dispatch notes most papers deem Chamberlain's Leicester remarks empty threats and view a Britain United States Germany alliance as eccentric or misrepresented. London papers largely distrust government backing, with some backing limited to shared interests with Germany and the United States.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Paris
Leicester
William
England
Ceria
Mr Chamberlain
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Mr. Chamberlain
France
London
Pali
Emperor Francis Joseph Praises Unity and Peace Prospects
In Vienna the Emperor expressed deep sorrow at the empress’s death and praised the loyalty of Austrians. He said monarch powers remained friendly, urged continued neutral stance toward Turkey, and highlighted The Hague accord as a peace guarantee. He cited Russia ties and urged patience for a prompt settlement.
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Austria
Vienna
Hunatiai
Francis Joseph
Imperial House
Peart
Europe
Ite
the Hague
Alio
Tussia
Bank Circulation Increases in November Report
The November 29 report from the comptroller of the currency shows a rise in total circulating notes of rational banks to 760,208, an increase of the month. United States bonds on deposit amount to 209,161,907 with a month growth of 1,341,158 and a year decline of 4,766. Circulation secured by lawful money stood at 4,508.48, down for the month but up by 5,504.35 for the year. Registered bonds on deposit to secure circulating notes were 524.22, with public deposits at 370,184,940.
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Washington
Dee, T
Bee
Rational Bank Bowes
United States
Seenbte
Bowie
Gift of Paul Kruger Described by Kilpatrick in Johannesburg
The one legged trick bicyclist Kilpatrick recalls meeting President Paul Kruger in Jo- hannesburg during the South African War. Kruger reportedly gave Kilpatrick a Transvaal sovereign, praised American figures, and noted Boers’ hospitality toward English travelers while displaying cautious regard for strangers and language barriers. The tale includes Kilpatrick’s exhibition and a rainstorm adventure to a Boers’ farmhouse.
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New York Tribune
Charles Kipatrick
Gom
Paul My Kilpatrick
Flo
Kilpatrick
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Kruger
Gom Paul
United States
America
Sam Paul
George Washington
Abraham Linco
Dom Paul
George Rlashington
Abraham Lincels
Pedes
Transvaal
Om Paul
Kilgacrick
Kilpa
Kilpatrivi
Narrow views mix with aid to Boers in Kilpatrick text
The passage portrays Kilpatrick praising American hospitality to visitors and expressing confidence in defeating the English. It also notes a shift toward a friendlier stance toward the Boers, contrasting attitudes toward both sides in the conflict.
A Woman’s Pocket Adds Space Under Overskirt Trend
A Philadelphia Taquirer excerpt shows a fashion discussion on adding an inside pocket under the overskirt. A dressmaker supports concealing pockets in the foundation skirt while tunics cover them, trading awkward external pockets for a hidden, roomy pocket to store handkerchiefs and purses.
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The
Philadelphia Taquirer
Dresenaker
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