Hale Hamilton Wins Jane Oaker in Topeka Theatre Scene
Theatrical page notes Hale Hamilton courting and winning Jane Oaker, heiress and actress, amid Topeka reviews. It details Miss Oaker formerly Minnie Dorothy Peper, her St Louis grandfather Christian Peper, and her rise with the James Kidder company. It notes Hamilton’s role as Captain of the Guard, Oaker’s engagement, and plans for marriage in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale Hamilton
Jane Osker
Minnie Dorothy Peper
Christian Peper
St. Louis
James Kidder Company
Hermie
Orange
N. J
Critter
Hate Hamilton
Louis James
Kathryn Kidder
Miss Oaker
West
Missouri
Kansas
IF Blessing
Miss Baker
Arthur Byron
Hale Ham~ Miron
James K. Hackett
Hele Hamilton
Ace
James K Hackett
St. Loui
Odette Tytor
Husband Wey
Stern
Julia Marlowe
Robert Taber Thorougly
Mr. Hamilton
Topeka Kas
Wpcars
Laura ‘Jean Libby
Mr. Hackett
Don Caesars
Mr Hamilton
Don Caesar
Maritant
Guard
Louisville
Christin Peperta
Hamilton
Bilas
Oakcr
Hamilton Dean
Teiny
Guker
Burlesque and romance mix in leading operas tale
Readers learn of a New York Journal summary recounting a theater season famed for operatic romance and burlesque. The piece tracks actress Jane Oaker, her engagement to Hale Hamilton, and attention from theater elites, with social intrigue shaping a Topeka born performer’s rising profile.
Lulu Glaser’s Kindness to Crippled Newsboy Inspires Roses
The performer Lulu Glaser recalls a San Francisco meeting with a blind crippled newsboy who sent roses and asked her to wear them. She wore them during a show and later invited him to dine with her, sharing a memorable meal and gratitude from the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Glaser
Miss Glaser
Francis Wilson
San Francisco
California
Peanut Gallery
Newsboy
Eben Holden on Stage Compared With the Book
Edward E. Rose adapts Eben Holden for the stage with major changes from the novel. The opening focuses on Will Brower in a barn with key characters, while costumes and dress codes draw attention to stage proprieties. Acting shifts occur as Holland fails to capture Eben Holden while Bradbury’s Tip Taylor steals scenes amid a playful yet flawed production.
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Edward E. Rose
Eben Holden
Will Brower
David Brower
New York
Hope Brower
Robert Livingston
Hope
Will
Deason
Mr. Holland
Eben Folden
J. W. Bradbury
Tip Taylor
Lane Pint Farm
Hackett Missed Extra Ten Then Recovered Payment Plan
Anecdote recalls J K Hackett in Daly's company who refused to volunteer for two special performances to earn extra pay. Bosses, including Richard Dorney, insisted performers volunteer or be paid extra. Hackett eventually planned to collect the missed ten dollars by deducting it from his upcoming salary during his Don Cassius Return tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K Hackett
Augustin Daly
New York Sun
Daly
Hackett
Guvner
Richard Dorney
Daly's
Dorney
Treasury Day
Bim
Tim
Memorial for Belle Archer Erected in Easton Cemetery
In Easton Pennsylvania a rough granite triangular monument with a bronze bas-relief of actress Belle Archer is unveiled in her memory. Erected by her parents James Mingle and family, the memorial honors her charity and art, noting a $60,000 life policy left to her parents.
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Easton
Belle Archer
W. Glark Noble
New York
Matthews Bulger Tour Fails to Finish Season in Texas
Shenie Matthews Bulger's company, once in Topeka, stranded in Texas after a troubled tour. Bulger dominated roles in The Night of the Fourth and By the Sad Sea Waves. departure to New York for The Beauty and the Beast left the troupe struggling. After Topeka they played Silver Street then headed to Salt Lake City before continuing south.
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Salt Lake City
Matthews
Mr. Lecart
Bulger
Ipfire
Theatrical Votes and Casting Sketch in London and New York
A fragmentary update notes William Gillette likely touring the United States next season. It mentions Pepe in Sherlock Holmes for the Lime, Dave Warfield’s success in The Aientioneer, Edgar Belwyn leaving the set, Kerio Bellew as stage wife, William Campos as Arizona, Wright Fyntinetun teasing from The Brixton Burglary, Rickard Mansfeld planning Beauchamp, and Herod not produced until later with a continuous London house idea and Princess Theatre sublease. San Toy renews in London, Ada Reeve in the title role, and the late Queen Victoria’s charitable gifts are noted along with Hamond’s Sentimentalist TM premiering in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Gillette
United States
Pepe
Iime
Dave Warfeld
New York
Edgar Belwyn
Sete
Kerio Bellew
William Campos
Arizona
London
Ada Reeve
Queen Victoria
Hamond
Cured of Piles Saved From Knife Headline
Fragmentary clipping reports a claim of cure from piles and arousal of a surgical threat. The text references an eminent figure and a sale by a group named Dias, with scattered names and phrases. The readable portion suggests medical claims and promotional material.
Theatre People and Productions in Transition
The article notes Zanlie Stuart gaining American citizenship after a period abroad and Hale's health prompting Mary Mianeting to leave her company with an unnamed successor to be chosen. It mentions Staley joining the Grace Gorge troupe, Gus FF’s money-winning potential in a new show, and a New York Sunday feature on cinema. Julia Marlowe plans a southern tour with a $3,500 guaranteed, Blanche Patestines resuming stage work, Mason Mitchell securing a pension, and Cuba’s George Wadleigh and Sherman Wade portioning from Rice’s company amid a separation.
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Zanlie Stuart
Vflorodori
United States
Hale
Mary Mfanneting
C Staley
Chua
Wales
Grace Gorge
Mugraser
Gus FF
Euspps
New York
Itu
Barnum & Halley Circus
Paris
Incee Beautiful Women
France
Trancman
Julia Marlowe
Uader
Miss Marlowe
Blanche Patestines
Linder Delpbis
Miss Hates
Mason Mitchell
Blanche Walsh Company
Mitchell
Cuba
George Wadleigh
E. B. Rice
Monager
Sherman Wade
Evangeline” Company
Newark
Hoth
Griffin letter defends temperance shift and urge moral suasion
From Mr Griffin to the State Journal editor he rejects the idea that he suddenly changed views and argues against reliance on prohibition or force. He praises moral suasion, criticizes license and law enforcement as ineffective, and urges temperance advocates to focus on Christian persuasion rather than political or police action. He notes his pamphlet argues new facts and defends its price as worthwhile.
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The
State Journal
Albert Griffins Changs
Bor
Topeka
Mr. Griffin
Itte
Sniown
T. i
Patent Cure Claim for Severe Cold Relief
To the public I praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claiming it cured a stubborn cold after taking the second medicine. The writer says chest pain eased and breathing improved, with a full recovery noted. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberain
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Jane Oaker
Topeka Theatres
Craeford
Wilbur Opera Company
Maud Daniel
Heither
Hale Paso
Tapia
Asdrews
Thors
WibUr
Wibhar
Ender
New York Journal
Alize Jar Oaker
Jane Ouker
Queen's Guard
Don Caesarle
Eimbrette
Bam
Don Ceasar
Bert
Ahackett
Shenie
Amon
Dias
Cherstoall
Weusewark
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
St Lowis
First National Bank OF
State of
Shawnee County
City of
C. E. Hawiey
Cashier
Rossington
Bowman
Asst
A. A. Robinson
W. H. Reer Helm
Sims
Obas
J.lantry
J. Devlin
W. A. Stephens
Hawley
Kans. Ave
Efasle
Smoker
Topeka, U.S. A
Lecter
Cu Cal
John H. Woodbury
B. 1
State St
Alebrt
Griffin
McCormick & Peakey
Jackson Street
S. Watts
General Merchandise
Kansas Avenue
A.W. Borers
W. M. Horus
Merchant Police
Sorg
Kansas Ave
Topeka, Kan
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