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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
6
Topeka audience enjoyed Realgrand Opera performances with Miss Shay starring as Carmen and Margarita in the production. The company showcased strong principals and a capable chorus, though critics noted some staging and pacing flaws, praising Shay’s Carmen and the vocal reach of the ensemble while highlighting moments of uneven balance between scene and orchestra.
A garbled account recalls a bizarre event involving Waggen possum tales and a dramatic scene at a residence. The damaged text references a kitchen, a plan, and a struggle ending with a person fed to a fire curtain and a strange conclusion about a missing or altered spectacle.
Parole officers seek parole for Kirby Mire Thora Co Kirhy of Berry to answer charges tied to a governor ruled case of servanthood and betrayal. The individual was allegedly confined after an incident at a Berry kinby motel near Percy and is connected to a two year old travel case.
Fragmented OCR text references a second degree murder conviction and a request for clemency or pardon. Mentions involve a defendant, a Kirby name, a Wise band, and a gubernatorial pardon day, but details are unclear.
A double header passenger train collided with a freight near Harriman Tennessee. Eight to ten people were injured and mail cars burned as the two trains derailed. Fireman/family names were not confirmed. authorities investigated the mix up of signals and the wreck occurred near the Crescent offices.
Mrs A J Redden and Miss Redden hosted visitors at their home corner Eleventh and Topeka avenues this afternoon. Guests included Mrs Arthur Murphy of Kansas City and Miss Florence Jones of Bloomington. Mrs Rhod Fuorth assisted. Tomorrow Mrs Redden and Miss Redden will entertain at the same venue. The Governor's House hosted a reception by Mrs William Eugene Stanley of Topeka Federation of Women’s Clubs following the November meeting at Unity Church. The event featured many federation officers and junior club presiding members, with gifts and acknowledgments to Mrs Charles L Mitchell of Morning, Arizona. The Ceramic Art Club held its December exhibit at First Congregational Church parlors with numerous exhibitors and new pieces. The Behemiah and St Cecilia clubs met, with elections and programs, and various social visits noted throughout the community.
A parliamentary panel publishes correspondence on the evacuation of Bhanehal. Foreign Secretary Lansiowne instructs Minister Hatta in Pekin to inform Prince Cheng of duplicity in Germany’s Yang Tse claims and Britain’s intent to preserve order and open access. Germany is notified similarly. China’s assurances and open-door principle are noted in replies.
Washington, Del and Commissioner General Sargent of the immigration bureau returned from California where he investigated the clambter of the Universal Brotherhood Wheat St Point Lama. He preliminarily finds the eleven Canton children held at New Fork suitable for admission to the school and will report in favor of their admittance. The department will follow his recommendation and the children will be placed within a day or two.
Coneved, NC December 2 John Starnes, a prosperous farmer, found a four ounce nugget of virgin gold after claiming a dead wife spoke to him in bed and guided him to the spot. He and his son collected pieces of gold bearing quartz and intend further investigation into a mining site. The tale blends superstition with a potential mining find.
Gould Dogs win prizes at Philadelphia beach show. Walter John Stort, heraldmaster for Frank J Aan, returned with a dozen prizes for the Gould St. Herman dome Sir Waldorf wins best in show and a $5 plate. Gen. Jacob Thappert’s former dog notable, Trilby I also earns honors. Bridget Maher burned to death at Great House in Chicago. fire caused by chemical property lake.
Mrs Tack Carey of Dade City and the Tou Trown of Slater, Mo were married at the bride's brother M A Firewn home Thursday evening November 3. Rev Edward Ily of the human church of Slater officiated.
The December session at Wally Church focuses on art with speakers Mrs. Alice Worewick of Oxkaloosa and Mike Bitte Graben of Topeka High School presenting talks on art in education. Mrs. Myrrltniger and Miss Wilmin Trier perform as featured numbers. Following, guests attend a reception at the Governor's House with honorary member Mrs. Eugene Stanley.
New York city and Saratoga are exempt from current Sunday closing rules but a proposed measure could end Sunday shaving in shops statewide. Barbers report many shops stay open until 4 or 5 on Sundays, despite existing restrictions, and union delegates urge organized labor to extend Sunday footing to journeymen barbers in the city and Saratoga.
In Floyd County, Indiana, Charles Tur Fy was sentenced to life for killing Tobias Baker last May after a quarrel over Mary McGinn. He had married Mary Spires in Albany, Indiana, only hours before the crime. He pleaded guilty to second degree murder and received a life term in the state penitentiary at Burchigan City.
Local notices announce Carmen by Gordon Shays Opera Company at Grand Opera House and Ma hura’s minstrels at Crawford Theater tonight. Prolific theater features include Thoroughbred Tramp and Atmosphere productions with James Neill’s company also slated Friday. Mephisto by Lewis Morrison draws crowds at Crawford Theater with Saturday matinee and evening showings. Also noted is Charles Klein’s Hon John Grigsby and a Venezuela-bound Retribution voyage.
A sequence of ships including the second class cruiser Tribune and the first class cruiser Ariadne were ordered to proceed to the same esttnation. The line also notes the Charrbilis sloop of war Alert and torpedo boat destroyer Quail following, with the second-class cruiser Charrbilis leading the group today.
Community items from North Topeka column note Shm oni Printing Co address, Kaw Valley lodge election, shoe sale at New Era Dept Store, property purchase on Central avenue, millinery discounts at Mrs Courtney's, travel plans of Bre Baron Ward, and social events at the Avmo Whist club. Also mention Miss Margaret Feld visiting, discounts on winter garments, and local residents visiting relatives.
Last evening at Mrs. Charles Curtis home a meeting featured music by Rev. G R Morley and Rev H W Cowan tied to the Topeka presbytery gathering. The New Era Dept store advertised silk waists while the WAC hosted a birthday for Mrs Ella Gordinier with guests and a meeting of the W T T K club.
A legal notice states Surety Co pays $16 250 in settlement related to a bond on a case involving H Wester Velit and others. The text mentions a bank, a ticker, and references to a state court, with partial details about the parties and proceedings.
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