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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1901
Page
3
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pie Cure as a universal remedy for various ailments including fears, protrusions, and unspecified conditions. It claims no detentions or harmful minerals, claiming to be a safe patent remedy with numerous piles promised at Petal Drug in Marshall, Michigan.
Railroad advertisement outlines Burlington Route services to Puget Sound Portland Montana Washington and the Northwest with various through trains from Kansas City St Joseph Denver and Omaha. Describes coach chair car and dining options and notes special California excursions and multiple train numbers with schedules and route details. Names including Crozier Wakeley Howard Elliott and others appear as management and contacts.
Richard Golden, a veteran actor, headlines at the Grand tonight in Old Jed Boeram Stock Company’s weeklong engagement. Tyler and McLean accompany the cast in Shakespeare’s King John, with Seeger and Jed Prouty among the supporting players. The article notes the production’s appeal and cites historical theater personalities influencing the era.
A dispatch reports the vaudeville actors and managers association won the first encounter against the White Rate of America in New York. The managers voted to abolish the charging fee for plaza bookings, with a formal vote pending after Thursday's informal agreement. A meeting at the St James building led to the decision, supported by figures including Manager Hyde & Beh.
The article notes Madame Modjeska’s value to the production and manager’s efforts to stage The Madison Square Theater engagement for a tour, with results praised from a financial standpoint and plans for cooperative booking with actors. It mentions Lotta Crabtree, wealth estimates, and connections with White Rats and manager Lathrop amid post July 1 contract changes.
Walter Damroch faces a New York contest with the encore fiends amid discouraging reviews. Despite courtesy and a few arias in the programme the audience grows disheartened as the ancient system Damrosch challenged faces return.
Fragmentary report notes ADA GHAY, veteran star of East Lynne, ill as she rests in a hospital. Other details unclear but references a home on an east street and Sew Work context.
A fragmented report notes Mrs Charing saying she plans to retire private life. She mentions visiting a partner home and refers to a long association with a single play, having performed mainly in the Middle West in recent years.
New York Feb 16 Miss Julia Marlowe denies rumors she will wed Charlsa P DEHI. She is performing in When Knighthood Was in Flower at the Criterion Theater and says the rumor is untrue despite public speculation.
A Providence report describes Miss Holland suffering a severe poisoning after oxalic acid was found in a glass given during a staged event. Dr Mohr treated her, noting low heart and stomach distress with no lasting injury to others, while the cause remains tied to the poisoned draught and residue in the glass.
Famous young actor Lackaye is cast as Uncle Tom in a forthcoming production titled Uncle Tom’s Cable. The article notes he has not read the original Stowe novel and discusses prior stage work, theater plans, and other actors and productions across multiple venues and dates.
An auction week at Fifth Avenue Art Galleries features varied works including Mauve and Dias pieces. Notable sales include a portrait by Dias with bidding around seven dollars, and George Moran landscapes drawing attention from collectors.
In White Plains New York February 16 Charles Hollister sued Edward Valentine for ten thousand dollars claiming alienation of his wife. The court found against Hollister and awarded him one thousand dollars. Mrs Valentine testified she married Valentine after a Dakota divorce action which the court labeled null and void. She described unhappiness with her first husband and noted she had no affection for him when married.
Police officer John W Hogan and his wife report recovery from nervous weariness after using Dr Greene's Nervura. The couple, living in Kansas City, praise the remedy, with Mrs Hogan crediting renewed sleep and relief from headaches. They urge readers to seek free medical advice at 45 W 14th St New York and promise results.
Fragmentary OCR passage notes Mr Valentine as legally the wife of Holsteter in New York law, with a jury verdict favoring the husband. Details scant, no dates, places, or full names.
New York February 16. Louis Enners Jr complains his wife neglects the baby and seeks separation. After a visit she agreed to sign articles of agreement admitting fault. They resolve to share household tasks with Enners doing dishes and sewing as part of a reconciled union in court.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a merchant tailor in Negrae lai and references clothing items such as garments and a spring design. Details are unclear due to distortions in the scan.
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