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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1902
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text describes fear and rumors surrounding mysterious illnesses and dubious remedies. It references towns, names, and movements of patients seeking cures for unspecified ailments, noting widespread concern and the spread of unverified treatments. The garbled prose preserves a sense of public anxiety and medical confusion.
A new stage comedy adapts a James Whitcomb Riley poem, bringing lyrical humor and nostalgic Midwest charm to the theater. The production centers on a small town setting with lighthearted mistaken identities and witty dialogue, highlighting Riley’s rustic verse in living drama.
The Fort Worth stage scene previews Thanksgiving shows at the New Crawford and Grand. Manager U. Ik Newell promotes A Jolly American Tramp and Midnight in Chinatown while the Gordon-Shay Opera company performs Il Trovatore and Pallet, drawing praise from Fort Worth patrons.
The New Crawford hosts a drama featuring The irresistible Fara Kendall with a new play The Vinegar Buyer. Kendall stars in a village humorist tale backed by Herbert Hall Wipstod and Liehler Co under Farves management, with a Brooklyn Indiana setting and local village cast famed for faithful character portrayals.
A press agent tale centers on Miss Lottie itams emerging from Hieney's Newark Theater after a rehearsal for Only a Shop Girl A bystander Trisha Youdly whistles while repair work on telephone lines continues A milk bar wagon speeds by causing a misstep by Pat leading to a fatal fall or near tragedy as a crowd gasps then erupts in relief The incident unfolds with sensational narration characteristic of a press agent sketch.
The actor Joseph Jefferson argues performers should speak before the curtain only when it serves the moment. He notes his own enjoyment of vaudeville and favors keeping performances entertaining rather than dryly didactic. He contends drama should elevate the audience and that actors must consider the varied intelligence of patrons.
Miss Allen asserts New York praise rarely dictates success for her works The Eternal City previously drew record receipts in other cities and may guarantee a strong debut at Victoria theater next Monday November 17 with a powerful company and varied elements of triumph poised for The Eternal City at the metropolis stage
Mrs Fiske appeared in Macbeth as the Apparition and earlier played the Duke of York in Richard III on the Arkansas circuit. Debut was in Little Rock Ark, with a notable Apparition scene that stunned the audience before missteps disrupted the performance.
The diary-like report lists Madge Toasine and Marie George in a Christmas performance at Gray Lane London, with announcements of other acts including Antsey's Lyre and Lancer. It mentions a contract offer to Marie Cait and notes involvement of Cosmo, Stuart, Mabeth Perera, and Robert Gwen in new works, along with stage plans and management shifts for the season.
The article notes Cookcliffe Hyne's Captain Kette tales adapted for London stage by Murray Carson and Malesia Watson in a four act play. It discusses actors and managers, including Gus Hill and Gentes W Leiter, with plans for performances and notes on past success and forthcoming productions in New York and London theaters. It mentions other plays and performers, including The Awakening of Pie, Huckterry Min, and Private John Allen, with financial and scheduling expectations across stock companies.
A fragmentary notice praises a line of devices by Archin Gunn and Margaret Hrington. It highlights a select cast including a star and mentions American performances and a return to the country in February. The text references a new play by Wilson Barrett, The Christin King.
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