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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1904

Page

14

Paul Gilmore to Return to Romantic Drama Next Season

The article notes actor Paul Gilmore plans to return to romantic drama with The Mummy and the Humming Bird and will tour Kansas. It highlights Mrs. Gilmore, a nonprofessional, traveling with him, and praises Gilmore as a rising star known for enthusiasm and restraint.

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Miles Nervine Cited As Cure For Chronic Headache

A testimonial ad claims Miles Nervine cured a lifelong chronic headache and stomach issues for a patient over forty seven years. The letter from Encass W. Wilsoe asserts dramatic relief after using the remedy from Miles Medical Co and notes a free hook service for more information.

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The Theatrical Season and Rising Stars of the Stage

A report on young talent and upcoming shows notes the promise of a new leading man and the planned repertoire at Crawford tonight. It describes a stage history of magic tricks, a presidential box scene, and the ascent of Miss Crra Tracy as a protegé of Miss Van Studdiford, highlighting her budding role in the Red Leather company and potential national acclaim.

Quincy Adams Crawford Tf Te Viet Mad

Local Theatre Schedule Highlights and Notable Acts

A collage of acts heads Crawford week events with Willard Simms leading Pickings from Puck on Sunday, The Black Patti Troubadours appearing Wednesday, Williams & Walker not touring Topeka, Harry Beresford set for Saturday, and J M Barrie’s The Protesters League Story noted. A magical twist with a party trick ends in roses for Ethel Meatgust, while the audience follows a Maine-like village of simple, warm, genuine characters in the revue. The piece blends performers, venues, and a playful anecdote.

Crawford Williams & Walker Topeka Harry Beresford J. M. Barrie

Old Masters Tales From Liszt Rubinstein Remembrance

A Weimar anecdote recalls Barpay and friends planning Rubinstein quartet renditions during a performance. Barpay mocked Rubinstein, the pianist asked about hearing the quartet played by two strangers, and Rubinstein joked about Jewish music while critiquing other composers.

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Roosevelt’s Daughter At Magic Show Sparks Ring Incident

Ethel Roosevelt attended a Kellar the Magician performance in Washington with President Roosevelt and siblings Archia Kermit and Quentin. During the act a pistol barrel routine misfired and a turquoise ring handed by Ethel was reportedly struck and the ring and box were involved in a dramatic moment.

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American girl Elizabeth Parkinson signs Covent Garden contract

Miss Elizabeth Parkinson of Kansas City Missouri signs a three year engagement to sing in Covent Garden starting next season. A pupil of Mme Marchesi she debuted in Paris and has sung in London venues including Grawine rooms and royal amateur concerts, with Mme Meiba praising her potential.

Kansan Covent | Garden Opera Elizabeth Parkinson Kansas City

Missouri Encounter Shapes Grace Van Studdiford Saga

Grace Van Studdiford, famed for Hed Feather, vacationed in Missouri where she heard a mysterious young singer in the woods. The aria resembled Gounod, drawing the opera star’s surprise and prompting her to seek the singer, who vanished before contact.

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Stage lore and tights bring sharp wit to Broadway notes

The Weekly GHisT sketches theater life from Richman meeting a penny admitting past attendance to his crowding memories. It covers Jestie Bartlett Davis on tights in Erminie, Tree on phrase style in London, Gertrude Hoffman’s vaudeville tales, and Lew Dockstader’s yarn about Potty-second Street.

Charles Richman Captain Barrington Mr. Richman Hichmuen London Mr. Tree David Sarmuel Lew Dockwitader George

Madame Scheff and the Royal-Echoing Elevators

A gossip-filled note on stage life recounts Madame Scheff hearing staff call her duchess and princess, with holiday misreadings. It mentions theater moves by Ded Coste, Arthur Byron, William P. Carleton, Wyndham, Frohman, and Rosenfeld, plus injuries and recoveries of Verona Jarbeau and Ethel Matthews, and the season’s reshuffling across New York and London theaters.

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Johnson and Frohman connected in theater talks

Johnson appears with Mrs Frohman as Charles Probman discusses bedding needs for William Faversham. The company revisits Richard Brinsley Sheridan and plans to return to Lord and Taylor after another unsatisfactory effort.

Disagreement of Foreigners on Japanese Character

A New York Times summary notes wide debate over Japan's character amid tensions with Russia over Corea. It contrasts views from Percival Lowell and Laf H Chamberlain with Ten Kate's harsh critique, and cites Dr. Basle and other observers praising Japanese quickness and thoughtfulness while warning against misinformed reporting. The piece links Japan’s status to a looming regional power struggle in the Far East.

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A Very Clone Call to My Engine Bellam Motive Fireman

A garbled excerpt from CW. Bellam of Burlington Indiana recalls weakness and pain from a clashing ordeal. The fragment hints at fatigue and faint appetite as a fireman reflects on strength.

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