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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
5
Article reports a troubled stage production with legal attachments delaying performances. Writs against theater management caused cast dispute and show interruption. deputies threatened halt until claims were settled. Also notes a separate nautical dispatch about a German ship incident and a Senate nomination for a post.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a superior Ca arch cure band offering advantages over liquid remedies. It stresses convenience, portability, and sustained medicinal effect while warning against antibiotics and false claims, asserting the tablet form better preserves ingredients and provides lasting relief rather than a cure.
Topeka sees Whitney’s Que Vadia at Crawford with strong leads Nero and Petronius praised. Staging lavish with eight acts, new Roman arena scenes impress. some weaker supporting roles noted though overall production earns praise and a second Crawford showing planned.
The Ernest Ramble Cannert company performed at the High School auditorium to a receptive crowd. Soloist Bice Sammis impressed with a sweet strong soprano while Miss Jenkins delivered a deft violin performance. The ensemble numbers by Mr. Gamble and Mr. Shonert drew extra applause, especially Handel and Lehmann pieces.
In Cleveland on December 13 the Independent manufacturers meeting concluded in a move toward a strong nationwide organization to influence the American glass industry. Practically all independent makers attended or were represented. The preliminary steps aim to create a complete body to urge coordinated action.
Local items include Arthur Capper itinerary in Chicago on pardon day, arrests for bicycle theft, a charity treasurer Kanavel, and court actions. Public meetings, lectures at the high school, and a “Guo Vans” showing at Crawford theater draw small crowds. Fire calls, a duck-pin contest, and a divorce case provision appear amid city political chatter and candidates’ movements between Kingman and Topeka.
Burton managers claim the Abilene man has paused campaigning for Senate as he nears election. They say only eight Kansas legislators remain unpledged, with 58 of 56 needed pledging to vote Burton in caucus for nomination, while Baker supporters mock the claims.
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The ad claims the tongue tastes off and appetite low with a weak stomach and constipated bowels. It touts Ayer's Pills as a reliable cure, urging readers to trust the remedy for digestive discomfort.
The residence of Mr. and Mrs AA Hurd hosted a brilliant Wednesday reception. Guests, in fashionable attire, enjoyed Watson's Orchestra, refined refreshments, and decorated parlors in pink and white. Mrs. Young and Mrs. Moreland led the hostesses with many attendees assisting in an elegant, well managed event.
Refreshments were served as guests gathered for a post to the mem bers of the In Tempora Tuk. The notice lists many attendees and notes a marriage set for Christmas Day at the bride’s home. The Grace Cathedral Guild and other groups report meetings and social events through December with a Beulah Chapter O B S installation and various visits. Edits include plans for a double duty afternoon party and travels to Topeka and Chicago.
A band of burglars operates across Ashmore Melwood and Metcalf in the last forty eight hours looting J G Hermann’s store for 225 dollars and ransacking four business houses. The gang’s whereabouts are unknown and authorities pursue suspects.
Benton Harbor Mich dev 13 Romer Morgan president Hopper-Morgan Paper company marries Mire. Baile Pippa Morgan is son of President Morgen of the national paper trust and rich. The notice hints at a dramatic love story and a previously unhappy marriage ending in divorce.
Montreal dispatch reports Miss Lizzie Kerns of San Francisco learns from a Montreal message that her uncle, a wealthy trader in railroad stocks and canal ventures, has died leaving about 6 million to two sisters and assorted relatives. She claims adoption as a youth and recalls a runaway romance with Senator Gibson of Ottawa before settling in San Francisco.
In New York today six teams remained in the tight cycle race at Madison Square Garden. The Ste Day Cycle Riders drew tears and fatigue as the field pressed at a punishing pace, leaving riders exhausted and struggling to keep up.
Early hours of the race in Babcock saw chaos as a rider from ghost exhusttion referee Wilson was mounted by a trainer while attempting to continue. Turville and Gimrm withdrew after severe injuries, Turville thrown and carried off after over an hour, while Wieeher supported the bunch at twenty three miles per hour. Harry Elkes rest later, McFarland also tired after a burst tire, and pace quickened. Waller and Benson clung to lead with a fifteen mile gap to Miller and Waller’s record pace from the previous year.
New York December 13 The Harlem Savings Bank faced a substantial run with 250 depositors waiting to withdraw funds before 3 pm. Officials stated prompt payments would continue and that the bank remained sound as depositors were eventually served and the crowd dispersed.
Philadelphia reports tentative plans for the 128 unit to begin a sea trial after completion, with a favorable report suggesting Seattle unit may join the Atlantic squadron.
The Anvil notes a fraternal benevolent society article outlining a department action and a schedule of lectures. It mentions the Union Lecture Course with the EiderTolise organization and a reading of medical topics. The text covers lectures on cures for colds and influenza with humor and local event notices.
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