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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
8
The Princess Chic dazzles in Topeka stage review
In Kansas City Marguerite Sylva sings the lead but Miss Paul understudies and shines as The Princess Chic in a lively comic opera. The chorus of over 40 voices, colorful 14th century costumes, and strong humor carry the show despite Sylva’s absence and an understudy role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Sylva
Kansas City
Topeka
Kirk le Shells
Agnes Paul
Normandy
Burgundy
Paul
Etoile
Princesa
Kt Leavenworth
Sylva
Miss Sylva
Miss Paul
Francis Wilson
Alice Nelson
Ine Miron
Walter Lawrence
Bribatt
Nell McNeil
Tom Leary
Chaves the Bold
Flamine
Joe Miron
Fortune
Miron
Nell Meet
Ben Frankin
Danieis’ Smeer
Chic
Mise Mathilde Preville
Win
Christie McDonald
Julian Edwards
Kirk le Sholle
Perhaph
Margery Ward
Princess Chic
Lytton
Stage Realities of a Major Opera Rehearsal
Walter A. Lawrence played The King of France in The Princess and the King’s role dominates the rehearsal. The stage manager, described as pompous, guides the process as actors mesh in the big opera company setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Lawrence
France
Princess Chits Sis
Weil
Masked Stage Night as Lawrence Halts A Chorus
A chaotic rehearsal unfolds as Lawrence berates chorus members and stage hands over missteps and timing. He forces doors open and shouts for marching order, then softens, helping a chorus girl with her jacket as the scene closes with a display of paternal courtesy.
Fights Over Gould Estate In New York Court
News of sensational affidavits from Count and Countess de Castellant amid ongoing New York Supreme Court proceedings against trustees of Jay Gould’s estate. They allege income from the estate is threatened and counter accuse Asher Wertheimer of misrepresentation of antiques. They seek injunctions to protect their income and dispute Wertheimer’s claims and Wertheimer’s possession of art objects valued at tens of thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Sius
Countess de Castellant
Supreme Court of New York
George J
Eawin, Howard
Helen M. Gould
Jay Gould
Ben de Castelans
Coun Tew
Anna
Gould
Martine
Asher Wertleimer
Anton J. Ditmar
Worthelmar
Adieneta
Werheimer
France
Wertheimers
Supreme Court of
Tie Cliy
County of
Jay
Washington veo battiship Towa tale isthmus report style
An unclear OCR style note describes the Pacific station and a battleship Towa in a distorted passage. It mentions winter chulee and conditions along an isthmus being disturbed. The text is garbled and hard to extract concrete events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hagahith
Pacific
Starved Nerves Need Food Says Grinnell Reader
D. Horine of Grinnell writes that rest is not as vital as rich pure blood from food. He credits Grape-Nuts for lifting him from bed to walking and reading, noting nerves are starved and require nourishment to recover strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Horine
Grinnell
Town
Chinese Smuggled In Detentions At Jersey City Station
Detectives arrest two men named Ching Tung and Yin Wah at the Pennsylvania railroad station in Jersey City for alleged Chinese exclusion law violations. They rode the Lehigh Valley express from Buffalo in a Pullman car and were held for state examination. Tung said they were smuggled across the border to be sent to New York for employment. police believe a smuggling network moves as many as ten per day via the Lehigh Valley route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey City
Pennsylvania
Prispnera
Ching Tung
Yin Wah
Butisia
United States
Romaine
Tung
Murphy
Lehigh Valley
Buffalo
Kruger Arrives as Second Chamber Opens in Cologne
The Hague dispatch reports President Kruger arriving on a special train at 10 this morning. In the opening of the second chamber, President Glotehman proposed that the chamber authorize a welcome to Kruger, with cheers as the proposal was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Dec
Kruger
the Hague
The
Hague
J.G. Glotehman
Iron market steadiness amid mixed demand and exports
The Tron Trade Review notes steadier buying in finished pig iron and bars while market uncertainty grips ore prices for next year. Billet demand and export orders from steel firms sustain shipments, with rail traffic active and freight rates under discussion as mills adjust to Pittburgh benchmarks and foreign competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Tron Trade Review
Chicago
Ines
New
Youle
Pittsburz
Pittstars
English Press Sees Mercier Speech Amid Dreyfus Trial
Tribune from London notes rising excitement in English papers over General Mercier s speech on French invasion. French officers reportedly studied Dover Plymouth Portsmouth and Liverpool defenses with detailed fortress plans filed in Paris. British authorities reportedly deemed the matter of little importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
London
England
Dover
Portamouth
Plymouth
Liverpool
Demarest Plans Snow Route Harness Race Track
New Jersey turfman Demarest proposes a novel harness race on a half mile track at Reat are Sl J to use the first substantial snow. The plan aims to convert the course into a sled racing venue for as long as weather permits and snow covers the turf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Demarest
Siriens
Weathering Snow and Trotting Races Preserve Road Surface
Demarest aims to preserve compacted snow on roads as long as possible by sprinkling with free water when temperatures rise. The plan notes that horse shoes must be kept suitable for trotting races and that roads remain bare as conditions allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demarest
Two West Side Holdups Ended by Passengers and Police
On the Chicago west side last night two separate car holdups occurred. In the first incident a fight broke out and two bandits were captured by the car crew and passengers, who then handed them to police after a tense pursuit toward Madison Street. A second attempt on Fortieth Street prompted shots as the driver sped away, with bystanders pursuing and eventually delivering one captive to authorities while others fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eabbne
Tsa
Tolonee
Wilson
Madison Street
Madison Bineet
Queen Calls Special Session for War Expenses
London dispatch reports the queen’s speech requesting a special session to authorize further provisions for expenses of her armies in South Africa and China. She directs Parliament to focus on these enacting measures and not to engage in other public matters until the regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
China
Capture of William Gibson in Carter County Ky
William Gibson, accused of torturing and killing his daughter, was captured near Irwin Hill in Carter County and taken to Sheriff Davis’s home. A judge ordered safekeeping in Maysville, with deputies shifting him toward the train. A mob was rumored to be near the station. officers moved the prisoner to safety. Also reported, over a million dollars were sent from the United States to India for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattlettshore
William Gibson
Irwin Hill
Carter County
Davis
L. T. Everett
Maysville
Sher
Wiliam Glover
Satur
Eaeh
Fruseell
India
New York
Dec
United States
Widow of the Corpse Charged With His Murder at Funeral
At a funeral in New Virginia Mrs John Hresack was arrested last Saturday and charged with the murder of her husband, Hosanek. Authorities say he was killed by a blow to the head while sleeping beside her. The couple had reportedly quarreled over one of their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ian
Dee
New Virginia
John Hresack
Nigelet
Hosanek
Mra Horsnek
Irons Placed After Escape of Captives in War Event
Fragmentary OCR recounts a chaotic episode as prisoners from the United States Army may have been moved and guarded after a train stop. Mention appears of a Paymaster Barber and a homeward path to America. Dispatch notes an attempted break and a chaotic scene near a harbor or city with guards and a missing convoy.
Worthless Will Found and Heirs in Dispute
A poorly legible notice reports the will of Thaddeus Harperatine, a rancher and mine owner with holdings in British Columbia, California, Nevada, and Mexico, found after his death in which he died penniless after being kicked by a horse. Trustees Jodie J. E. Ban Jose and Jabs Bannity of Sutter County, California are named for US property. Commodore Alex Henderson is mentioned in New York as part of the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Dee
Thaddeus Harperatine
British Columbia
California
Nevada
Mexico
Harper Wie
Jodie J. E. Ban Jose
Jabs
Bannity Sutter Coame
Cal
United States
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