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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1901

Page

8

Symphony Show Pleases Despite Labels At Auditorium

Review notes the Boston Symphony Orchestra performance drew praise for its simple, clear playing and varied program from ragtime to Italian classics. It contrasts audience reactions, cites acoustic issues hindering front row visibility, and highlights the standout string and harp ensemble plus an encore sequence.

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Down on the Farm and the Rowton Andrews Orchestra

Soloist EB’s "Down on the Farm" and the Rowton Andrews Symphony Orchestra under Frank W. McKee delivered crowd pleasing performances. Critics praised soloists Mabel Beaman McKee and Carl Crance, with emphasis on McKee’s clear baton technique and cohesive orchestra interpretation.

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Found Guilty No Jury In Fort Scott Case

In Fort Scott Kansas on November 13, a trial involving a conspiracy in a transaction concluded with the jury returning a verdict of not guilty for the two defendants named Weatherford and Humphrey. The proceedings referenced the lodging of appeal and the jury’s decision following arguments presented by the defense.

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Roosevelt pledges nonpolitical civil appointments in insular possessions

President Roosevelt announced that in appointing officials in the insular possessions of the United States he would follow civil service principles. He told Clinton Rodgers Woodruff of Philadelphia, chairman of the National Civil Service Reform League, that no appointments would be dictated by political considerations.

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Snapshots of Topeka News Highlights and Notes

A Topeka themed roundup reports misc. items from McPherson to Beloit including Miss Russ at an insane asylum, Thompson headed to Old Mexico, Chicago visits, a small audience for the Slayton Woman's Symphony, and local officials in transit. Other notes cover college football players, a Rock Island agent visit, theater inquiries, and various court and civic items.

Miss Russ McPherson Insane Asylum EW. Thompson Old Mexico Miss Luc Mattoon Chicago Slayton Woman's Symphony Orchestra Crawford Sheriff Mikels Morris County Frank Thompson Topeka Thompson Wishburn Beloit W. H. Firth Rock Island Denver Or Cook Booth Kaneas Midwinter Exposition Louis Bennett G. W. Clark Topeka Lodge America A. H. Hills Supreme Court Helon Christian Science B.A. Kimball Crawford Opera House Stahl Kansas City A. D. Wilcox The State Temperance Union Mr. Sheldon Joe George M. Brown John Strickrett Topeka Desicrating Company W. I. Osborne Frank Zingheim Zingheim Dan Anthony, Jr Leavenworth Stanley Kis County Everhardy Lemvenworth Charile Sessions Cook Miss Stone E. P. Dunlap Siam Cleland Quincy Street First Presbyterian Church Johnson Coopers Seaton Postal Telegraph Company Telegraph Company Edwin A. Munger Chicaspo Hamiltton Club New York City Albuquerque N. M Cap Nif

Topeka lumberman linked to early state industry figures

A clipped obituary page notes Topeka pioneer Mr. Johnson as an early nettler who shipped the first lumber carload to his Topeka yard and lived in the city until recent years. It mentions the Buffalo Jones confusion, a Water company leader's election, and several local civic notes with a mix of Kansas figures and events.

Mr. Johnson Topeka Fifth Avenue Hotel Buffalo Iba Jones Salina Kansas Jesse Shaw Topeka Water Company Kansas Gas, Water and Electric Light Association Planter’s Leavenworth Sievink Newton de. Swensson Stanley J. H. Richards Burton Balle Waggener Kansan Gear Maries Mhone Ephraim Kelgwin Jeffersonville Ind Osage City Warren Gill Washburn Ottawa Arthur St. Leger Mosse K. U Gill

Keen College Men Eat in Harvard Memorial Hall

At Harvard Memorial Hall about twelve hundred men dine in an enormous Gothic hall with old English oak and stained glass. The cooperative dining costs under four dollars weekly. Grape-Nuts appears on many tables as a practical brain food aiding sustained study and athletic work.

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Nissley Elected President in Kansas A GQA Meeting

At a Throop hotel parlor gathering last night the state executive committee of the M GQ A of Kansas elected officers. President J. J. Niassey Vice president Sumner Whitson Treasurer Thomas Page Secretary G. H. Anderson State secretary Andrew Hated reelected. Attendees included Governor Stanley and others from Lawrence Port Scott Pittsburg and nearby towns.

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Kimble Active in South Carolina Exposition Work

Sam Kimble of Manhattan, newly appointed judge of the Twenty first judicial district by Governor Stanley, serves as a Kansas commissioner for the South Carolina and West Indies exposition. He aims for a creditable Kansas showing and discussed the matter with Silas Porter in Kansas City.

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THREE BURGLARS CAUGHT AT METZ AFTER DESPERATE ESCAPE

Fort Scott Kansas November 14 deputy sheriff Ball and ex sheriff Allan Wheeler pursued three youths suspected of breaking into and robbing Leith's store at Has mond last Saturday. The trio tried to flee at Metz but were captured after a clash in which one man was shot in the leg. Five shots were fired at officers and the pursuing constable joined the effort to stop the escape.

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Riven as sufficiently to shady as to an adult

Fragmentary readable text hints at a sale or negotiation involving a shady or questionable adult context, but details are unclear and no definite facts emerge from the visible portion. Further text is needed to identify persons, places, or outcomes.

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