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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
3
Theatrical circles report De Wolf Hopper will join Weber & Field for two seasons, abandoning his independent opera career. The move shifts the famed entertainer to vaudeville, signaling a major industry change as audiences anticipate Hopper’s new act next season.
Al Heyman led a drive via the New York Herald offering 10000 for a home for aged and infirm actors in New York, contingent on 90000 in donations. Major subscribers included Frohman and others, with Ada Rehan sailing for Europe on June 20 and Mary Mannequin choosing her star debut.
The piece notes Hopper’s return to New York for recarving the comic opera The Charatan after mixed South Africa touring. It mentions his past work in Bouma’s El Capitan, a move to Weber & Field company, and a forthcoming burlesque project with Terry Smith, while highlighting audience demand and his humorous stage persona.
A brief item highlights Mr Richard Mansfield as a notable figure, described as a remarkable presence with potential influence. The note emphasizes his prominence and positive impact in the community context.
The article notes Modjeska will headline an elaborate revival of King John with Wagenhals & Kemper producing and Louis Jones and Miss Kashryn Richter handling management for next season. A modern Winter’s Tale revival and other Broadway projects follow, highlighting cast plans, rights, and tours.
Viola Allen advances plans for a new stage adaptation titled In the Paths of the King based on Crawford's novel. The project has been in development for months, with preparations ongoing as she shifts from her prior production.
The German Empire shows explosive population growth since 1871 with 15 million more people than Britain and 17 million more than France. Births exceed deaths by 550100 annually, far higher than Britain’s 150000 and France’s about 25000, a factor in shifting French military policy. Also included is a household remedy for removing taint and whitening skin using boiled water, borax, and camphor.
Mary Stewart, president of the Woronita Club, describes philanthropic work supporting an industrial art school run by Topeka Woman's Club. The program ended its season with a Carrfeld Park outing for 70 plus children and teachers, funded by Patton. The club also hosts sewing, gardening, and home tasks for girls, with rooms and gym use provided by the YWCA. Other departments cover art, literature, library projects, and eye care funds. The club seeks assistance, a club home, and plans summer activities with the Hick commissioners.
Denver Timers account of Jack Vance a Kitte Creek cowboy on trial in Alliance Nebraska for shooting at a Burlington brakeman with intent to kill Vance claimed the act was a prearranged signal to ride back to the ranch His friend corroborated but the tale faltered and a court demonstration with stamps nails and a thread showed Vance’s odd claims as the brakeman watched in disbelief The scene ended as the brakeman declared Vance was indeed firing at him.
The London Chronicle recounts a tale from Meigen where Hotel du Glacier proprietor Herr Bronner’s two dogs, left under a watchman with a dog and a spits, witness an avalanche that buries the master. The dogs rush down the mountain to alert the landlord, who then ascends with men and dogs to the summit.
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