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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1899
Page
2
The New York Sun reports downtown churches see dwindling Sunday attendance as congregations shift uptown. London parishes rely on endowments while New York often tears down shuttered downtown churches, reflecting a long standing urban migration of church life.
The New York Times reports Harvard University appointed Mrs Henry Draper to visit the Harvard Observatory and Mrs William Patton Fleming to curate astronomical photographs. Mr W B Porter and Miss Mary Ames Ware join committees for Gray Herbarium Arnold Arboretum and the botanical museum. Mrs Draper, widow of a noted astronomer, has continued his work including a 10 000 star catalog based on photographs from Cambridge and Arequipa. Mrs Fleming, a native of Scotland, has worked as a Harvard computer for twenty years and is recognized for detecting new stars.
An extensive extract praising Dr. Pierce and a volume urging women to read about self care during pregnancy. It promises practical guidance for motherhood and claims to reduce fears and dangers of childbirth. The text emphasizes restoring natural mothering instincts and strength for women.
New York audiences witnessed a season of notable triumphs for opera managers and companies. The Metropolitan’s star roster, high production costs, and strong profits contrasted with Wagner’s works drawing mixed viewer sentiment. Lohengrin in English drew record crowds, while Mrs. Carter’s stirring stage presence sparked durable acclaim amid debates on morality.
A veteran notes the performance of Mrs Carter on the opening night of her new play Zaza drew the audience to their feet, likening it to the triumphs of Charlotte Cushman. Critics debate her technique, some praising training while others insist she commands the stage beyond strict form.
A London Mall piece documents a rail journey toward Jerusalem, depicting barren valleys, German colonies, and olive groves amid a stark landscape. The author notes the harsh, sunlit sky, dust-filled carriages, and a first view of Jerusalem dominated by a gray hillscape and Mount of Olives, before the city’s bustle erodes the initial sense of sacred انتظار.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a wall section near the gatehouse to the tower with a roadway and driving area. Mentions fish, aircoach, and business terms but details are unclear and names are incomplete.
A historic feminine survival tale recounts Marguerite de Navarre’s heroine, a noblewoman stranded on a desolate northern island with a shipwright and a Huguenot minister. After two years she endures demonic perils, bears an infant, is rescued by Breton fishermen, and later teaches girls while avoiding her cruel uncle.
Advance sale indicates a large audience will see David Belasco's Heart of Maryland at Crawford theater tonight. The company, personally selected by the author, has a record of 200 New York nights and performances in Philadelphia Boston Chicago and San Francisco. Prices range from 60 to 25 cents with balcony seats and a 16 cent gallery option. The Pay Train at Music Hall drew a full gallery and large downstairs audience, praised for lively incidents and realistic railroad wreck effects. World Gamelia and Mack to present Town Topics at Crawford next Saturday with several new features.
The New York Times notes a gift of 3000 francs to the best father in France, with 68 candidates and 468 children. M. Lucipis reports Haussmann era hygiene improving child survival from 0 to higher rates. M. Vandenbrouck and wife with 16 children live in a small house between Ivry and Cholsy, details of family ages and sparse home conditions.
Washington June 24 The Senate devoted its entire session to the promotion of naval officers Sampson and Schley in the Santiago campaign. Debate focused on favoritism in promotions and the merits of each commander, with calls to demand navy records and influence from various senators. The resolution to obtain documents passed after a lengthy political clash and the issue is set to be revisited in twenty days.
The article reports on calls to release naval records surrounding Admiral Schley and the Santiago affair. Senators push for full disclosure before promotions, noting disputes over coal timing, movements at Santiago’s harbor, and irregular promotions mirroring past actions.
A New York World item highlights socialite Harry Lehr as among society's luckiest young men. Mrs Astor entertained him as a house guest, with a lavish gathering at the cotilo and Elisha drs noted for a revel that accompanied the dancing and feasting. The piece hints Lehr's performances drew favor from Mrs Astor during the party.
Rumors swirl around Mrs Astor and Mr Lobe as Miss Van Alen and family stay at Melton Mowbray. The chatter mentions champagne sales and the influence of William Astor patronage on social connections and fortunes.
Mexia Texas publisher Mr Jas A Jones of the Leader reports successful treatment of influenza with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He notes one case required just over two days in bed after the second attack, while the first attack took ten days with prior remedies. He claims equal or better outcomes using the remedy and mentions being struck yet remaining productive in some cases. For sale by all druggists.
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