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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1903

Page

9

Hackett and Ermine theater piece stalls at Victoria

Readable fragments describe Hackett and Jessie Millward in a production featuring John Ermine of the Yatinwrenge, with Theodore Roberts and Charlotte Walker in supporting roles. The review notes Ermine’s dual nature as conqueror and dreamer, Millward’s debut star turn in A Clean Slate, and details the musical comedy The Girl From Kay's starring Frank Daniels at Victoria.

Cremo Jessie Millward Frank Daniels Victoria Theater Hitmartz HB. Smith Ludwig Enelander Mr. Dinloisie Mr. Daniels Geung Wophenis

Corbett Comment on Weight Class and Opponents

New York boxing notes quote Corbett on staying in featherweight or outgrowing it and meeting opponents at his weight. He vows not to concede Jimmy Britt and outlines conditions if they fight. Also mention Philadelphia Jack OBrien's return from England and Mike Murphy’s view on football headgear amid injuries.

Katherire Searles Charlotte Walker Sedries Theoflose Roberts Jehn Bourne Corbett Eghee Jimmy Fritt Murphy Mike Murphy Yale Young Corbett Hanton San Franciso Eddie Hanton Calvernia Hanton Seraints Runny Bin Comit Halves Valley Athletic Club MecGovern New York Jock Hanlon Ben Jordan O'brien England Johnny Bull

Football and pugilistic talk blend in year’s review

The year’s sports scene highlights football rule changes improving openness and representation on the field. Center plays gain prominence while end runs and quarterback evaluations draw attention. meanwhile talks loom of Corbett facing Hanton in a twenty round bout and other boxing plans with Ryan, O Brien, and Metzgar noted in the mix.

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Enthusiastic OBrien predicts win in proa and boxing clashes

OBrien eagerly envisions a meeting with Tommy after the prominent Fitzsimmons Gardner bout rumored to be staged. He says Gardner is fast but lacks experience while Fitz should beat Alm. Rivalry between Ryan and OBrien for the middleweight title stirs talk of a potential Ryan–OBrien clash. The Ingomar schooner abroad plan attracts wide interest as Morton Plant prepares a bold transatlantic venture with Charley Barr at the helm.

Obrien Brien Higan Tommy Ryan-O Brien Ryan O'Brien Corbett Kid McCoy Mitts Riven Ingomar Morton F. Plant New York Atlantic

Brilliant Opera Season At Met Promises Major Attractions

The Metropolitan Opera House in New York gears up for a memorable season led by Conried with Parsifal on stage and Ponchielli’s Gioconda planned. Enrico Caruso arrives for his opening night Rigoletto, with a stellar cast including Sembrich and Srotti. Regulars Plancon, Ternina, Weed, Seggard, Fremstad, Campanari, Gadski, Sembrich, Blase, Motti, Hertz, Ackte and Calve are featured, while Rosai and Vigita join the team as conductors and staff prepare the stage and schools for opera and ballet.

Metropolitan Opera House New York Metropolitan Chorus Conried Ponchielli Gioconda Hattered Bride Smeltana Les Dragons de Villars School of Opera School of Ballet Ballard Enrico Caruso Duke Ida Marcella Sembrich Antonio Srotti Caruso Milan Mario Mangini Italy Russia England Portugal South America Pol Plancon Milka Ternina Covent Garden Brune Hid Marion Weed Camille Seggard Olive Frematad Swe Den Giuseppe Campanari Johnna Gadski Robert Blase Felix Motti Alfred Hertz Aino Ackte Paris Opera House Emma Calve Paris Salome Massenet Marienbad Arturo Vigia Itate Arcangelo Rosai Br. Gilibert

A Versatile Actor in The Parson and the Pugilist

Jess Dandy of the Prince of Pilsen company is a multi talented figure known for comedy sleight of hand and stage prowess. Once a medicine student and traveling storyteller he emerged as a leading actor famed for his roles and quick humor. Augustus Thomas has written The Parson and the Pugilist for Charles Frohman featuring Dandy.

Jess Dandy Hans Wagner Hans Warner Augustus Thomas Charles Frohman Parson the Pugilist

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