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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1903

Page

2

Dramatic Stage Night At New Crawford Theater

Reports describe a lively Monday night at the New Crawford Theater featuring performances of Three Lilies and a play titled Sandy Bottom. Cast members include William Rock and Helene Carral with notable humor from Mira Conley and Betty Maret, while costumes and sets receive praise amid audience enthusiasm.

Ams Boney Wintheap Stig Boer William Rock Charles Whyne Dart Jexa Helene Carral Marie Ork Princis Pierlot Gertrude Glert Wade Riwin Leone Leieh John Jial

Two Banks Fail in Wellington and Nortonville Bank Notes

The treasurers office announces two bank failures: Packard National Bank of Greenfield with receiver T. Pisteher and Bolivar National Bank of Binniver with receiver Jobo H. Cuinningham. The Nortonville Seventh Day Baptist Church noted and a conference planned with attendees from central and eastern states. One advertisement promotes a patent remedy with dubious claims.

Wellington Treasury Ators Bani Packard Natlonal Bank of Greenfield Succi Hank Kauns Lowe T. Pisteher Bolivar National Banke Af Hin Bante The State Journal Atchison Glibe Seven Day Adventists Nortonvillea Nortonville Wheeler Randalpt Griffin Kansas Sime Huntreds Dolmaten Oye Atom

Jews Surprised By Anarchist Meeting At Cooper Union

A large Jewish crowd arrived at Cooper Union for a Kinnur celebration only to face an anarchist led talk denouncing Jewish customs. The event devolved as the second speaker spoke in Yiddish and police barely contained the crowd. Jews withdrew in protest, criticizing the libertarian organizers and the misunderstood venue agreement.

New York Mhiaren Cooper Tien Kinnur Hervices Amd Couper Tinton van Fren Free Society Jan Temple of Derteatom Godwin Sreeker Jie Kina

Superintendent Simmons Reports On State Industrial Reformatory Work

S S Simmons, the superintendent, submits a thorough annual report detailing improvements to the reformatory’s master mechanic program, prison walls, carpentry shop, and central building including the root, sound room, chapel, and hospital. He notes educational features remain strong, parole outcomes improve, and recordkeeping modernized, with a positive assessment of administration and progress. Also mentions resignation of the reinforcing supervisor and dispatch of a new charge, plus railroad blockade delaying lumber supplies and ongoing wall construction.

Hutchinsng. Kaz J. Aimméne State Industrial Reformatory Mais Howe Winder Verster Howse Algo Lhe Gelas He Root Beter Leeds S._S. SIMMONS FL Marehall The Hoatel

Temperance union notices endorse cure for drunkenness

Mra Anna Mitt press superintendent of the Woman s Christian Temperance Union in Los Angeles California reports promising remedies for drunkenness and urges members to advocate and distribute these treatments through the group. The notice lists Fanot Sprneau White Ribbon Remedy and related products as recommended for abstinence and recovery.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Mra Anna Mitt Woman's Christian Temperante Unkin Tad Angeles Cal Winmaseh Cneietan, Son Tremont Teton Cial Ageor

Topeka News Scrapbook Highlights City Happenings

A column from Topeka covers a bustling mix of October events and local notes. It mentions court docket counts, theater plans with William Warsworth and Blanche Walsh, and social visits to Chicago. Also noted are streetcar incidents, paving estimates, and civic appointments amid school and church activities in the region.

Supreme Court H. Rnader Topeka Fort Scott Washburn F. M. Conwell al Jones Chicago Fort Eiley Baldwin Tincher Wiliam Warsworth Blanche Walsh Alex Hederstedt Salma Hii Glaze Fer Ferdinand Scholle Junge Sichie

Mrs Ball Expelled From Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary

In New Haven Connecticut the Women’s Auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans elected officers led by President General Mrs Isabelle Auster of Cleveland Ohio and others. During the session Mrs Ball was expelled after a split reconciliation attempt and she threatened legal action to overturn the expulsion.

New Haven Conn Isabelle Alex~auter Cleveland Ohi Clara Bailey Ohio Margaret Bright Tkahellé Worrell Ball Fiera A. Lewis Ball Bliss Hawley Order 7

Herrmann Magician Delights Topeka Crowd With Tricks

Last night at Crawford theater Herrmann amazed Topeka audiences with sleight of hand producing money cards and other items from unseen places including the air. Laskys on trumpet and a cast including Morey Stock Company offered entertaining acts with scenic illusion and robust stage presence.

The Crawford Herrmann Audieres Elise Merrmann Topeka Apa Big Laskys

Charters Granted to Several Corporations

Several state chartered firms received approvals including Southwestern Drug company with stock $200,000, Hasciton Coal & Lumber with $4,500, Pioneer Produce $25,000, Phillipsburg Live Trade company Montgomery Ga x, Union State Bank, Downs caps, Caney Greta of Chicago, and Xenia foreign corporation, with various capitalizations and locations in Kansas City Kan and Chicago.

Southwestern Drug Company Hasciton Coal & Lumber Company Pioneer Produce Company Abltenes Capital Phillipsburg Phillipe 5 Capital Montgomery Gax of & Menuece Io Company Kansas City Kan Cay Union State Bank Downs Greta Hy Chicago Xenia

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