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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1900

Page

5

Dramatization of Mark Twain play captivates Dawson audience

Last night at the Play, 76's staged a Twain piece with Interpreting the title role that held the audience through several scenes. Mayo led strong support by Campers and others, delivering solid acting and stage presence despite rough text.

Mark Twain Wilson Sveral Sirenne Muro Weiss Paspear Witton Devi Potita Iva Dras- Sihring Mayo Rahamé Mayo Ak Caimpems Mckay William & Tan York Edwin Natud

New Temperance Scheme Faces State Debate This Week

A proposed plan to create a state temperance commissioner to enforce prohibitory laws and issue druggist permits is set for discussion in North Dakota. Supporters argue it could enforce the law nationwide, while opponents warn it may become a political tool. The bill’s fate hinges on governor approval and party support.

Baer Temperance Bhi North Dakota Recratary Stephens A.C. Rankin

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Advertised in 3 Flags

A local advertisement touts a "Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming radical relief within one to three days. It asserts immediate disappearance of the disease after the first dose and lists Ewitt & Holliday druggists at 623 Kansas Avenue as sellers.

Ewitt & Holliday, Druggista Kansas

National Live Stock Association Sale Tickets Notice

For the National Live Stock Association Ft Worth Texas January 18 to 18 the Rock Island will sell tickets at one fare 81.50 for the round trip Tickets on sale January 18 to January 27 final Return tickets good until January 27 for transportation to the event Tickets and reservations available through participating agents.

National Live Stock Association Ft Worth Texas Hock Island Uith Mit Fes Tnihemantsin

Port Worth Train Offer to Fort Worth Return

A garbled notice advertises round trip tickets to Fort Worth from Port Worth two trains daily via Santa Fe. It mentions a January sale with round trip price around 14.50 and cheap cigars, though several words are unclear.

Port Worth Texas Santa Fe Wth Fort Worth Sith Tivo Siepere

Social and Personal Notes Highlight Busy Topeka Social Scene

Grace Lemon hosted Miss Mabel Wood with high five games and gifts. The Superba Club closed its season with many guests, while Stedman Club elected officers and heard praise from visitors. Numerous social gatherings, club meetings, and visits across Topeka reflect a bustling local scene.

Grace Lemon Mabel Wood Browning Mursel Wood George Bar Superba Club P. Updegrafft Miane Hinckley P_ Meyers Louise Wood Ethel Davis Jeannette Ware Hilan Hinckley Elle Smith Lulu Ewart Jessie Meyers Louise Allison Relta Apdegram Grace Prost Agnes Burdge Lousa O'Neill Hazel Wolf Carrol Faker Arthur Metlintock Howard Patton Martin Poindexter Terance Holliday Charles Guibor Howard Guild Allan Layek Roger van Hook George Allen Hurley Reisenan Gilte Updeeral Earl Ewsri George Bates Harry Rigby Ora Garvin Stacey Hadley Proctor Foucht Ben Curtin Charles Ost The Stedman Club

Missing Miller Mystery At Augusta Mills

In Battle Creek a missing miller Sherman Church is found dead under the Augusta Mills water wheel. His hands were bound behind his back and a heavy iron weight was attached to his left side. The coroner impaneled a jury to determine the cause of death.

Chicago Battle Creek Michelaya Sherman Church Augusta Mills Henry Marvin Marvin Church

In His Steps Dramatized in London Stage Version

London reports Francis Neilson has dramatized Mr Sheldon’s In His Steps for the stage at Frohman’s London theatre. Sheldon cannot copyright in Britain, so the drama may proceed without his consent. The piece may echo Uncle Tom’s Cabin in popularity, with Topeka demand and London production soon. Dr. W. Godfrey Hunter arrives New Orleans. other items cover medicine ads and a Loganton reader’s note.

London Francis Neilson Charles Frohman Mr Sheldon Sheldon Great Britain Herc Topeka Ralf New Orleans W. Godfrey Hunter Guatemala Linusville Washington Loganton Thalon

Chicago Players Signing and Training Plans

President Hart of the baseball club confirms last year’s roster except for Tim Dona hue and Bill Lange. Contracts for the coming season are added. Hot Springs, Los Angeles will host spring training. Also noted are ads for Arnica Salve and a lecture course at the High School discussing Jewish topics. Sugar prices in New York steady with refined grades up 1-2 cents per pound.

Stedman Club Stedman West Elehth Street N. P. Garretson H. W. Bradbury Laura. Case C. 5. Baker Latchford London Karese Kansas Cakker City Association Dublin Wwe Chicago Chienge Hart Baseball Club Tim Donahue Bill Lange Hot Springs Los Angeles Cal New York Eae

Topeka News Roundup Sparks City Life and Court Scenes

A battered digest from Topeka items notes state meetings in progress, court dockets, and assorted civic happenings. Chief mentions include J B McAfee former Topeka police chief, court trials set for next week, county commissioners’ reorganization, and a bustling federal building during Leach murder case proceedings.

ArBvel Ierartefads J.B. McAfee Topeka County Commission Haynes Hogebaum State House East First Street District Court Court of Appeals Concordia Annie L. Stowe Ivorve Alfred Stowe Armory Les Curtis Gen. Hughes T. P. Rodgers State Temperance Union Kansas Avenue Thacher Blehth Avenue Earl Evans Wichita Stanley Copeland Topeka Overall Branner Swift & Holliday Friends of Paol Grinstead Stuart Jonn V. Abrahams Columbian Kansas Welter Belknap Reform School Ads Belknap W. R Comstock Federal Building Leach Taylor Riddle Populst State Rossville State Home Hutchinson News Topeka State Journal State Temperance Convention

Wonderful Electric Pills advertised for nervous back pain relief

An advertisement claims Dr Hallock's Wonderful Electric Pills cure weak nervous systems causing backache headaches and other ailments. It asserts 68 years of study and promises safety for sensitive users. The ad directs readers to buy $1 boxes or order by mail from a Boston address.

Dr. Hallock Hallock

Milford attempt to float American liner Parts for ballast repairs

A Milford harbor attempt to move the American line steamer Parts from the dock today aimed at taking her to ballast for extensive repairs after a previous failure. The report notes confusion over assertions and references a communication signed by T A Riding regarding AO members of No. 3.

T. A Emer G. MW Paris London Milford Haver Hathors

Hungarian executed in county yard for murder after refused marriage

Pittsburg reports William Wesco Hungarian was hanged at 18:16 this morning in the county courthouse yard. He faced the scaffold without a prayer, then uttered goodbye. The crime cited was the murder of Anns Seats after she refused him. He shot himself but survived briefly before death. He described pain and tortures during the act.

Pittsburg Wiliam Wesco Wisseo Giadiy Sweri U Trange Wasco Anns Seats

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