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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1902

Page

2

May Anderson Receives Ovation For Principal Part

May Anderson filled the principal role and drew an ovation with several calls and star power on stage.

Star

Captain Jinks of the Horse Mariner praised heroine Miss Anderson

The article reviews Clyde Fitch's Captain Jinks of the Horse Mariner, praising May Anderson as Trestratt for her natural ease and strong stage presence. It notes the audience's warmth, her curtain calls after the second act, and Clyde Fitch's famous play name shaping the production's charm.

May Anderson Trestratt T J. Anderson Topeka Acris Must Comedey Clyde Fitch Jhnics” Bisnyld Inez Might Miss Anderson Tove Atalr Robert Carronten Jinks Smme Trevant Stee Elieabeth Kennedy Jasee Mme Treton Theodore Ab Captain Jinks Horse Mariner Ie Crawford Ken- Heady Wan Captain Dinks Horace Greeing A. Be Gragt Treean Mme. Tretons America Murnc London Robert Tinka Hobert Wendy Ever Alix Tove Winhen Uti Bettes Mme. Tretani Balllattl Perma Dorina Hike’ Weild

Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines at Topeka

Elizabeth Kennedy stars as Mine Treton in a lively stage version of Captain Jinks. Theodore Babcock carries the male lead with strong acting, while Miss Kennedy delivers refreshing originality in the title role. The cast also includes May Anderson, K J Muck, PC Fox, Charlotte Lambert, Franch Yale, and Charles Lum. The production blends humor with human sympathy and features a memorable ballet in the final act.

Captain Jinks Si Kiegg Ranald O'Rourke Elizebeth Kennedy Robert Jina Horse Marines Miss Kennedy Babcock Mike Kennedy Tiearty Wiles Kennedy Theodore Babcock Bertie the Lamb Phe Henriette Stuart Hobson Mrs. Jinks Imother KJ. Muck Professor Beliturti Fox Charlotte Lambert Greenborough Franch Yale Charles Lamartine Charles ¥. Lum Cseie Topeka Mitch

Northwest Car Shortage Plagues Minnesota Shippers

The November report shows a severe car famine across Minnesota’s Three Cities, crippling flour and lumber shipments as railroads struggle to meet unprecedented freight demand. Wheat and coal movements, perishable goods delays, and extra cars from Great Northern and others fail to fully ease the strain, signaling ongoing disruption into the coming season.

Minneapolis North Minnesota Twin Cities Minois Great Northern Tallway Company Northern Pacific St Louie Milwaukee Ommba Renae Enye

Craze in New York as minister shouts and prays aloud

A New York street scene reports a man claiming to be Timothy Francis O'Connor a Glendale Avenue cleric who created a crowd at Pitt and Houston streets shouting and praying. Policeman McCartney intervened and took him to Bellevue Hospital where doctors described his religious mania as the worst seen.

New York Timothy Francis O'Connor Glendale Everett Pitt Houston McCartney Bellvue

Diver Rescues Man From Water After Narrow Fall

A dramatic rescue at sea sees diver John Were plunge nine feet to reach and save a man drowning near Clevering on November 12. Dugan steadies the craft and clears the boat gate, while Dosen belatedly assists as the crew clambers aboard and Dugan administers aid.

Clevering John Ian Dugan

Mackay's Body Arrives in New York From Liverpool

John W. Mackay body arrives in New York aboard the White Star liner Oceanic from Liverpool. Mrs Mackay and her daughter Princess Colonna travel on the same steamer. The voyage follows a prolonged siege and mortal illness noted in transit.

Mackay New York John W. Mackay Liverpool

Wood cutters on demand and local notes in Topeka

In Topeka area items include A. T. Lane of Wichita a visitor and Albert Larbdch elected representative from Holton. Ducks from Lake View and pumpkins hauled for cattle feed appear among farm notes. Local politics and upcoming dinners mix with telegraph office changes and street work at Mock Island.

Poe Huil Eye Holton Topeka Capital City Harvey Santa Fe Albert Reid Roosevelt Galen Nichols Roy Buckman Dallas Texas Daily Times-Herald Fred Cole Frank Crane William Morton A. B. Quinton W. H. Ward Lake View New Oxford Hotel E. W. Hoek Dumont Smith Kansas City John T. Chaney J.D. Smith T. Kelly Frank Sponable Johnson County Assive Sponable Gardner Kelly Mock Island Chavel Washburn Jane Cash Peonle Albert User Water Service Department Sheriden Marple Mr. Busey Calttras bin Tothy Aceéne Henry F. McComas Vinewood Company Fifth Street Jackson van Buren W. J. Haggard Panhandle Tex Coleman Judge J. 5 West Fe Ks Wichita Judge West Shungamoor Peacock Washburn College Shunganunga Creek

Peacock works progress and misadventure in town

In Shungantnge bottoms Mr Peacock and family relocate to a new house. Bays thet reports one fourth of the winter exposition floor space sold. space remains for exhibits as progress advances by early December. A caller notes upcoming exhibit prospects. A drunken man named Woods seeks police help, claiming assault by a black woman with a mustache. A baggage agent, W B Trowbridge, complains of delayed passenger service and depot relocation for freight, while Mr Crowbridge loses access to fees during depot improvements and awaits transfer.

Walker Ao G. Woods Cutler Poller W.B. Trowbridge Santa Fe Crowbridge

Maude Berri Involved in Swiss Timepiece Incident

Maude Lilian Berri of the Sultan of Sulu company suffered severe abdominal pains after a Swiss watch disappeared from her room in Keokuk. Doctors examined her and found a foreign object in her stomach. A possible swallow during a performance is suspected, with her return to the cast expected soon.

Maude Berri Quincy Til Maude Lilian Berri Sultan of Keokuk Hintabe Berri

Women Wear Hats in Verona Theater Spark Arrests

Rome November 1 A Verona Prefect order against women wearing hats in theaters triggers protests. Silent protests grow loud as hatless patrons refuse, culminating in a chorus of cries and a deployment of soldiers who arrest hundreds before escorting them home. The Prefect vows enforcement to restore order and public decorum.

Rome Verona Indies

Five Thousand Dollar Auto Death Claim in Connecticut

New Haven Connecticut November 12 A settlement offer sets five thousand dollars for the death of a man struck by Dupuy's automobile. Thorne Munro widow of the victim and Allegheny Pennsylvania owner Harry W Dumry are involved as the extreme statutory payout. Doctors bills are covered and a manslaughter case is pending in the superior court here.

New Haven Conn Harry W. Dumry Yale Allegheny Thorne Munro Dupuy Connecticut Duppy Munroe Dupuyro

Boy regains hearing after seven years on live wire

Pittsburg November 12 Charles McCormick a seven year deaf boy suddenly regained his hearing after stepping on a live telephone wire near Independence Street. He was thrown to the ground and shocked but soon recovered and was found to hear again.

Pittsburg Charles McCormick Independence Street

Real Estate Transfers and Harbor Collision Report

Real estate transfers list several deeds with buyers, sellers, and prices including PF Roudebuen to J S Beach, Duhne to HF Lehiveter, M E L Slingerlei to J W Borst, and HB RO Wheeler to He Te Tromp. A collision in Victoria Harbor left the Fingal beached to prevent foundering after the Rosalie collided in foggy harbor conditions.

A. PF Roudebuen J. S. Beach Suasa Duhne HF Lehiveter South Belt M. EL Slingerlei J. W. Borst Lincoln Street Throop HB RO Wheeler Harrison Street Huntoan Victoria Harbor Victoria Rosalid Seattle Fingal Rosalie

Relief in Six Hours Distreaning Kidney and Ladder

Pain in dia ges, wrists and back. Water retention felt instantly. Claim mentions relief druggist Geo W Stansfield and sale to Deka Ian.

Geo W. Stansfield Deka Ian

Homeseekers Excursion Leaves Chicago for Eastern Points

Homeseekers’ excursion to eastern points for 199% will leave Chicago over the Nickel Plate November 227 and 2% for sleeping car accommodations. Address John Calahan, Agent, 413 Adams Street, Chicago.

Chicago John ¥. Calahan Adams Street

Price Baking Powder praised for household value

These great qualities are peculiar to Dr Price s Baking Powder and make it valuable and best for use in the household everywhere. PRICE BAKING POWDER CHICAGO T 8 A

Shaftesbury Hopeful Becomes Royal Ulster Commodore

Earl of Shaftesbury elected commodore of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club succeeding the late Marquis of Drefferin. He expressed optimism about Sir Thomas Lipton's America's Cup challenge and foresees strengthened Anglo Irish ties through the races. Commodore Crawford said the Stim Rock Trail will be more representative and would accompany the challenger to the United States.

Belfast Earl of Shaftesbury Royal Ulster Yacht Club Marquis of Drefferin Lori Shaftesbury Thomas Lipton America Colorel Sherman Crawford United States Royal Histor Yacat Club

Standard Oil Opposition in Indian Prospecting Battle

The Indian government refused permission to Standard Oil to prospect in the Bermunh oil fields. The decision affects Standard Oil's plans to extend its business in that region as reported from Washington on November 12.

Standard Oil Company Checker Washington Bermunh Lta

Diplomatic Inquiry Probes Discrimination Claim

The American ambassador to Greet Britwin, Mr. Choate, was instructed by the department to use his good office to inquire into the reasons for the apparent discrimination. The notice emphasizes a formal probe by the department through the ambassador's diplomacy.

Choate Britwin Department

Hetty Green Seeks Foreclosure On Chicago Church

Mrs Hetty Green moves to take possession of Fifth Presbyterian Church in Chicago over a 512000 mortgage. Witnesses suggest she seeks funds rather than parish welfare. She directs attorney to file suit after lenders declined to repay the loan. The case called before Master in Chancery Chauncy Rogers.

Green Chicago Hetty Green Fifth Presbyterian Church Mas Ter Chauncy Rogers

Prices Rise for Cheap Candies Ahead of Christmas

Chicago November wholesale candy prices have climbed one to four cents per pound, with barrels up 1.50 to 3.00. Cheap French candies gum drops and stocking fillers face higher retail costs while premium chocolates and cremes hold steadier. A candy maker notes cheaper lines likely to rise before year end as supply concerns and costs ripple through to consumers.

Chicago Wale Flani

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May Anderson i Sftichra Sotenrine Wm Sses Northwest Lewis and Atk Eva Emery Dye Ali H. W. Dupuy Dr. Price Shaftesbury Lipton Hetty Susdock West Coram
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