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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1903
Page
9
A theatrical letter discusses Mrs. Fiske in Shakespearean roles at the Manhattan theater and her reception by critics. It notes admiration for her Viola and Lady Macbeth performances and contrasts her dramatic ambition with industry skepticism. It also recalls Sir Henry Irving’s candid discipline and a rehearsal anecdote about Dodsworth.
A new German opera Der Arme He¢inviche by Herr Hauptmennk will have a Berlin premiere. The season performance is announced but no specific date has been selected.
Lord Newton alleges secrets in Sir Horace Rumbold's reminiscences and a National Review article. The foreign office plans new rules barring diplomats from publishing observations or information from official duties without consent, citing secrecy obligations beyond retirement.
A dog with a collar bearing a name wandered from Hartford to New Hampshire 200 miles away. Benjamin Pepper, envoy of the lice court, learned the tale from West Springfield and Burrr, tracing the remarkable journey. The setter, tied to Pepper since the 1888 blizzard, had been moved among households before returning toward its owner despite constant handling.
Five rubberneck artists from Tilta hall faced Topeka Athletic Association in a chaotic bowling night. The TA A adopted new larger balls amid poor individual scores, while Kirkpatrick and Pitt led the Elites with top scores of 121. The TAA’s best was 114, and the visitors struggled against strengthened play.
North Topeka society items recount visits and school plans. Miss Myrtle returns to Omaha for studies. Miss Heloise Green travels from Lawrence. Mr Bowman heads on business to Chicago and New York. Church groups meet. Duplicate Whist results noted. city residents ill or recovering. social entertainments and hospital visits summarized with local names and addresses.
Williell Brown, sentenced for attacking a Chinese gardener in Ogden months ago, made a desperate escape bid from jail. A large pocket knife was found hidden in a blanket as guards inspected the scene. Co defendant James Young also escaped from jail the night of their confinement. Brown to be moved to the penitentiary today.
Dr. Douglas Graham describes a 36 year old woman who, before an attack from water, was confined for three months in darkness. He cites signs of memory loss and a possible fear response, noting she appeared to recite or misremember phrases while reading. The account mentions nervous distress and altered behavior during the period.
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