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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1903

Page

6

SNAP SHOTS AT HOME AND LOCAL NOTES

Local items report a man named Lord living in Wamege and an announced appearance by James Whitcomb Riley at the Auditorium next month. Updates cover a working rear fire escape on the Masonic building, a Sitouts lodge reunion, Perry lectures on Authors I Have Known, and Vinewood transit changes with smaller cars. Also noted are weathered leaves raked before snow, hay market prices, alfalfa crop outlook, a Kansas football remark on Washburn, and Topeka railway yard preparations.

Wamege Lord James Whitcomb Riley Sitouts Lodge Perry Vinewood Vinewood Park H. Kuts Fifth Ward Oakland Carl Pyetski Santa Fe Branner Street Kansas Agricultural College Washburn Riners Kansas Dean Ruskin Low Kanvasity Daen Low Topeka Kansas City Twelfth Land Jackson Streets Salina Manhattan TR. Ft Myers Slory iGeneral Electric Company Lincoln Branner Indle

Carrie Nation's Play Draws Loud Welcome at Local Theatre

Elizabeth 3, J. Nov. 16 Carved Nat Hon and her company staged Hatehetation a new version of Ten Nights in a Barroom at the Lycwian theater for three nights. Carrie Nation attacked a saloon scene with a hatchet in Act four while the audience roared and women greeted her at the exit. Cast included Elisabeth Darrooms as the venerable, Muse Chanile Newton as the mistress, and Charles tiswhkite as the funny man. post show reception featured handshakes and souvenirs.

Elizabeth Carvnn Nat Hon Lycwain Theater Hyan Elieebeth Enla Carrie Shaw Chures B. Newton Jon Moken Aisa Newton Muse Chanile Newton Rat Cimtlee Webster Biman Charles Tiswhkite Iudiance

Jury Acquits Dr Wilder in Criminal Operation Case

Nov 10 The jury returned a verdict of acquittal for Dr A Wilder who faced a murder charge arising from the death of a woman during an operation. The trial centered on whether the procedure used constituted a criminal act.

Sidley Dr. A.as Wilder Dr. Wilder

Boone Delivers Hit Concert at First Christian Church

Brad Boone performed at the First Christian church drawing about 809 attendees and revenue around 70 dollars. The Topeka audience praised his piano repertoire from classical to ragtime, with Emma Smith joining as soprano for several pleasing numbers. The show was well received and a second concert at First Baptist Tadermack on Tenth and Jack Johnson Street is expected to be crowded tonight.

Brad Boone First Christian Church Topeka Wilad Boone Blind Boone Emma Smith First Baptist Tadermack Jacksonstreet

Big Land Suit in Kansas City Kansas Supreme Court

A suit over 108 acres of land along the Missouri river in Kansas City Kansas seeks to force title revert to the Wyandotte Townsite company. The case claims the land was given to the city for levee use but later leased to railroads and factories. The lower court ruled for the city. heirs appeal seeking possession.

Kansas City Kan Supreme Court Wyandotte Missouri River Leim old town= site company

Hearing on United States Ship Building Co postponed

In New York the hearing on the affairs of the United States Ship Building Company was postponed to a later date due to illness of an attorney. Nixon’s examination will be continued when proceedings resume.

New York Ted States Ship Building Company Nixon

Secures an Angel Hobson's Niece Makes a Hit With Wealthy Californian

Miss Ixene Hobson, leading woman in the Hello Bill company now at the Grind, wins favor with James J Sutrey, New York magnate staying at the Angelus hotel in Los Angeles. Sutrey intends financing her career after meeting her at the theater. Hobson, a Birmingham Alabama native, rose from society belle to stage star.

Hobson Los Angeles Cal Eisie de Wolfe Sliss @ Wolfe

Lyon County Beet Shipments Continue In Two Week Span

Lyon County sugar beet shipments will continue two more weeks due to bad roads hindering farmer deliveries. The executive committee met on Saturday and decided shipments will go out next Saturday and the following. Many shipments have occurred this fall though test results remain largely unreported.

Lyon County Emporia Kan

Baldwin to Testify Before Grand Jury in Missouri

Evelyn Baldwin, the Arctic explorer, arrived in St Louis en route to Jefferson City to testify before the grand jury probing legislative boodle. At Attorney General Crow's request he will recount his knowledge of alleged ties to defeats affecting the baking powder trust interests as the Jefferson City panel resumes its inquiry.

St. Louis Evelyn Baldwin Arctie Jefferson City Baldwin Crow Laking Powder Trust

Murphy Rules Out Tamany Men for City Posts

New York November 10 Leader Charles F Murphy declares that High class men not identified with the Tammany organization will head city departments under Mayor McClellan Only two exceptions are named John T Oakley and Frank J Goodwin Murphy aims to be a national political factor and seeks McClellan’s gubernatorial bid by shaping a clean administration He vows no repetition of the Van Wyck era and favors men of public trust loyal to the machine but not overtly linked to it, with opposed figures given a chance for appointment

Murphy New York McClellan Charles F. Murphy John T. Oakley Frank J. Goodwin William Dalson James J Francis J. Lantry New York City van Wyck

Rock Island hold up case prompts threats to Chicago office

Des Moines Iowa Nov 10 detectives here on the Rock Island hold up case report another threatening letter received by the Chicago office of the railway. Guards patrol the right of way between Des Moines and Enrhem twenty miles with a man every two miles. Two suspects detained here are not believed to be connected with the affair.

Des Moines Rock Island Chicago Enrhem Hin Tong

Johnson Claws Targeted by New Cleveland Code Plan

Columbus reports that Cleveland leaders expect a new municipal code to strip Johnson of patronage power in future contests. Senator Henna hints at reshaping control to curb city influence, affecting Cuyaoga Republicans after recent election. The proposed code seeks to curb patronage and restructure governance amid political tension.

Hanns Cleveland Columbus Wablicans Te Yokitron Henna Johnson Cuyahoga

Council Grove Debates Topeka and Council Grove Electric Railway

Business leaders held a meeting at the opera house to discuss a proposed electric railway linking Topeka and Council Grove. The gathering proceeded with enthusiasm and the project is favored to advance in Morris County with plans aimed for next week.

Council Grove Kan Opera Bouge Mooreboune Clairman EL Leatherwood Topeka Ghey Strane Morris County

Concert Ticket Notice in Kansas City

Kansas City ticket details for a Melba concert dated November 1. Union Pacific will handle a $2.70 fare via the depot station and agent Ji top, depot gent, phone 34. A Lewis, city ticket agent, 525 Kansan avenue, is the contact.

Kansas City Tate Union Pacific A. Lewis Kansan Avenue

Coming Dramatic Events At The New Crawford Theater

The Chaperons is announced for tomorrow night with a near original cast and updated staging. A blend of opera burlesque and extravaganza, the piece features Witmark music and a 50-member company led by John G. Sparks Mabel Hite May Boley and others. Also on bill Sherlock Holmes with Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon and Lincoln J. Carter melodrama The New Past Mail promises thrilling scenes including a steamboat wreck and Niagara Falls night views.

Crawford Eald Aldore Witmark George W. Lederer John G. Sparks Mabel Hite May Boley Thow Whitten Arthur Burnet Harry Ladell W. W. Strum Mae Stebbine Genevieve Day Oscar Ragland Seate Sherlock Holmes Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon London New York Leach City Lincoln J. Carter Niagara

Alcazar Theater to Stage New Farce with Diverse Characters

In San Francisco the Alcazar presents a weekly show featuring Mr Facon and a new play with por trays of Amos Till. The production includes an Irish elderly woman, a witty Chinaman, two Indian types, a Swedish boy and Swedish actress in the title role. Music and special features abound as the cast unveils the original scenic efforts. Sargent Is Better. A Girl from Sweden comes to the New Crawford next Monday night with its Swedish heroine.

Guages Alcazar Theater San Francisco Amos Till Mr. Facon Sargent Sweden Bee Crawford Wes Amvichen Axa

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