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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1904
Page
15
Reporter Job Kendrick records a lively backstage chat at the Comedy theater where Chames and the gallery discuss Parsifal and a series of musical acts. They critique current musical comedies, lament repetitive tunes, and note a wave of new acts like a pickle dance and Hiawatha parody while touring audiences seek fresh melodies.
A reader reports severe daytime fatigue and sleepless nights eased by a medicine named Deane to Ten. The testimonial credits two weeks of use for reduced nervous strain and improved rest, with several family members noting better sleep and daily energy after taking the remedy over seven years.
Miss Fay Pay argues that practice of occult mind reading enhances business success. She cites examples from executives to clerks who study customers’ thoughts to close deals, claiming this unseen faculty drives modern commerce and personal advancement.
A feature on Miss Adaention performing at Crawford next week with matinees for women on Wednesday and Friday. Note recalls her prior visit two years ago and the public curiosity about her personal questions. She offers confidential consultation on social and business matters and a program includes audience Q and A.
English actor Charles Warner discusses his first American professional tour and his role in Drink. He recalls moral impacts from the play, a visit by Greek royalty, and an anecdote about being asked to meet the king and queen in his dressing room despite stage makeup.
In Houston last week Robert Gray announced Nina David as the great voice he found in the West. He plans a United States tour under his auspices with 19 concerts starting in New York at Carnegie Hall, highlighting her rare three octave range and refined vocal tone.
Amusing anecdotes of actors and managers reveal Madam David as a German mother figure with operatic pretensions. Richard Le Gallienne laments English girldom while Ethel Barrymore recalls tiny audiences and a one man show. Lawrence D'Ortay’s absentmindedness surfaces on a train. Mansfield and Jefferson discuss painting, titles, and studio wit. Theatres proposed as undergound due to fire safety, ushers tips origin, and Constantinople’s Othello alterations carry political humor.
The Topeka Playgoers present Peck's Bad Boy tonight and That Bad Boy of Peck's returns at Crawford tonight. Hearts of Oak Tuesday, The Silver Supper Saturday, Anna Eva Fay appears all week. The program schedule reflects minor changes to the season.
A bygone theatrical reminiscence notes Hearts of Oak the milestone play by James A. Herne introducing scenic innovations and a rain effect. The Silver Slipper returns to Crawford with the Champagne Dance, black embroidered dresses, and a six-woman chorus led by Sam Collins and a cast including Ann Tyrell Donald Brine and more. Text Week features Fay and Somnolency, with Indian week pricing on Wednesday and Friday.
The article discusses Mrs. Fiske canceling a performance of The Belie of New York while Mrs Frances Burnett prepares a new dramatization. Franklin Pyles regains health and Daniel Frohman joins Lippler company with Ralph Stuart. Alma Powell to read a role in If Women are Mur.
Theatre column previews Lady Atgy in Atlantic City renewal, Marie Mont and David Belasco, Guibert Heaton joining Amelia Hingham’s company under Victor Herbert. Reports note Wins Kismet funding, Weber and Fields with Frohman, and a Paris success Mile. Cotilion secured by Minnie Ran while Raleigh actors and critics discuss Loyalties and rivalries.
A runaway incident led to severe injuries and a fatal outcome for an individual identified as Teaver 38. Authorities report the event as a serious accident with lasting health consequences and ongoing investigations.
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