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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
9
Grace Belton reviews a two act dramatic program including The Bird In the Cage and The Unforeseen. She critiques acting and dialogue noting Harrigan and Daly strong yet finds the piece overlong and classically pompous with mixed audience reaction and a cautious verdict on the playwrights’ aims.
A long reconstructed review details the staging of a Viennese style melodrama with Haynes and Traquile characters. It highlights the interplay of lovers Philip and Hosalie, a wealthy household, and a subplot of social change, while noting the audience response and the production’s reception.
Across the nation exhibitions draw keen interest in sporting and toy breeds. Westminster Kennel Club in New York February 11 12 13 draws international attention as diverse breeds vie for prestige. Pomeranians and Boston terriers headline popular pet divisions while beagles setters and terriers gain favor among sportsmen and city elites.
The article compares Ryan to McCay, praising his speed and skill while noting a tendency to neglect training. It describes O’Brien as solid but not as scientific as Ryan and recalls Ryan’s fights with McCoy as possibly his best. It hints at a wider sporting climate and mentions nationalistic rhetoric around a peace conference and commemorative monuments.
Princess Marvelcroft, a famed Gould St Bernard, valued at 12000 dollars, is praised as a top prize winner and dam of valuable puppies. Frank J Gould, the sportsman, owns her. one pup was gifted to General Joe Wheeler’s daughter. The item also touches on boxing lore and early baseball intrigue surrounding Ban Johnson.
Aurel Hetonyl stands among Wet Known drivers and judges as he drives Orhella and Arab Princy, top winners in the Gotching dnke. Bad weather and expert handling separate top horses from lesser ones, with Conibear of Illinois optimistic about Koos and a freshindn class featuring fast dark horses and former nonperformers coaxed into speed. Illinois Veterans Captain Herrick aims to break the mile record, chasing a strong chance in the intercollegiate meet.
Keene's English Stable, James BR, and BP Reene promise the greatest stable of thoroughbreds in England this month. Notable horses include Conroy winner of the Brookien Wenilleng est geir, Petruchio who has a tough road at Gravesont fet i mile, and Ghee TH who placed third in the English Derby of 1900. Several foals and prospects are listed with sires Kingston ering 1. Onp and Bella EL, My Chie, and others racing in coming events.
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