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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1902
Page
8
The piece recalls the Drewton theatre crowd as Bactonlnne and de Koren present a revue style show with songs and performances. It notes the cast members including Henk and Hambarger and mentions reactions, costumes, and stagecraft, while teasing future appearances and the overall reception.
Mazie Trumbull leads a heavy slate at the New Crawford with Irish farce The Iran Pewnbrokers and a bold lineup featuring Amelia Singhan in A Madam Magdalen. Richard Carvel stars in the romance drama with Andrew Stobson holding rights. Prices range from 25 to 75 cents, promising lavish gowns and strong reviews.
Insect collection prizes were awarded by the Topek Philosophical Society for best insect groups. Eugene Smyth received first prize for the Beene Smyth collection. Leroy Hauch earned fourth prize with four dollars. George Te Pribhie earned third prize. Beene Smyth won second prize with twelve dollars. Awards announced October 29. significant sums reflect 62 to 723 Kansas currency values.
In Boston on Oct 8 the Chickatawbut Republican dining group ratified the state vote by listening to Senator George F. Hoar. He praised Roosevelt and Crane and argued the Democrats have created grievances while Republicans would defend the president. He warned against trusts citing six harms and urged careful, prudent action to curb them without harming good institutions. He urged protection of citizen rights, discussed tariffs and anti trust measures, and defended a cooperative labor approach within a republic.
Toneka barbers voted down a plan to extend the workday on Monday and to stay open later Thursday and Friday. Only four teachers favored the late opening proposal, with winter parties and a pending state legislature meeting cited as factors. The group feared lost rest and confusion for workers, and the current opening hour will remain unchanged.
A late December New York report says the International American Coffee Commission nears final steps to extend export markets. A committee on production submitted its report proposing heavy penalties for misbranding, broader domestic tariff use, and clearer labeling of coffee with country of origin to aid market expansion.
A boy narrowly survived when a bear dragged him near a barge and clamped its jaws on his head. Rescuers freed him as the animal released the boy, who remained unconscious until aid arrived. Reports from Topeka Whintel note a forthcoming Smith building event and list standings for local games with several named pairs and averages.
Guilty of malicious mischief in a June Inber incident at silt mills. William Mac Queen and Rudolph Grossman, both with ties to Pater von New Jersey, convicted after CribbS connection. Sentence not pronounced. Also notes Federation Lecture Course tickets sold at local stores including Stansfield's, Roeht's, Fiel's, Zercher, Rowley & Snow.
In San Francisco Ort 22 the wheat market shows rising prices and widespread excitement as early crop estimates prove far off. Analysts now peg California yield around 900000? down from earlier hopes, with over twenty five to thirty million bushels carried over. Affected by Australian drought, UK shipping and new grain movements, freight rates have declined and ships line up for loading.
New York dispatch notes Liberals strengthening Irish members in education debates. Unionists forecast strict closure of the sinecure, with Colonial Secretary Chamberlain’s journey to South Africa drawing strong interest in Cape Town and Britain’s colonial relations entering a new phase as Mrs Chamberlain accompanies him.
In New York on October 3 Moore, a 19 year old, slept through a children's court arraignment. He claimed he loves sleep more than anything as officers noted a 4 story burglary with $2 in merchandise. Moore was taken to a cell where he slept again, while officials noted apathy among youths.
Newark report details John Kats and his wife Kate Lavien's quarrel over a spaniel named Mer pet. Kats killed the dog by throat cutting after weeks of tension. He later attempted suicide by poison and died by morning.
York investigators focus on Annie Hartner, a well known city figure, after she allegedly told of secret confidences linked to Richard Jordan’s murder last November. A man said to have stood guard at the victim’s feet is also mentioned in statements touching the crime.
A boy was knocked down by a car near Gouverneur Hospital and sustained foot injuries requiring ambulance aid. The nurse or bystander offered water while the mother and friend offered reassurance. Maude Adaton’s European plans clarified via cablegram with Charis Frohman. Mira Adams has been in Paris after a Swiss summer.
Early September cholera updates show outbreaks across the Philippines Notis and Negron with high mortality rates. China Japan Egypt and various provinces report new cases and deaths as authorities declare partial containment in some areas and continued spread in others.
Leo Schwab of New York, nephew of Charles M. Schwab, travels the Berkshire and Litchfield regions with a pedometer to test restoring his health. He arrived at Somet, Mae, by radio and on Monday walked ten miles toward West Hartford.
New York Oct 28 heirs of Cornelius Vanderbilt paid 367900 more in taxes than expected after long delay. Suits against Alfred Reginald Gladys and Attie G Vanderbilt for taxes on 100000 each plus 35000000 on the estate had been filed. They refused to pay until a settlement was reached, with the heirs paying 7000 in aggregate under a delicate legal point. The city regarded the outcome as fortunate.
Glasgow agrees to deepen and widen the river after a request from John Brown Limited and Fairfield Shipping to enable two Cunarders under a government subsidy. They will tender if trustees confirm the improvements will be carried out. W L Boyes, Prohibition candidate for the Thirty-eighth district, says he has growing chances and notes union endorsements and shop district support. He supports an eight hour law and aims to represent constituents’ widows with firmness, while backing Curtis for the U S Senate.
New York reports the death by drowning of Captain Bernart Cuan, once of Newark, N J, a seasoned Arctic mariner who followed the sea for 42 years. He was noted as one of the best versed men in Arctic matters and aided the relief effort during the Greek expedition by advising on currents and routes through polar waters. He is said to have accumulated a large fortune.
A fragmentary report claims Morton Hill of Tatanon Ta saved a woman with a “mystic cure.” The text is garbled but references rheumatic pain and relief following the cure, noting the wife could walk again.
Tickets may be obtained at Bransela's drug store Rossi's music store Hall's Stationery Co. Flad's drug store Zercher Book and Stationery Co. Rowley and Show's.
United Brethren in Christ conference at Lecompton Kan closes with extensive list of appointive assignments across districts including Topeka district leader J H Smyder and Manhattan E B Slade, with names such as W A Stanton Osige City G S Tarvin and Chas Hisset noted among faculty and officials.
The Federation Lecture Contest is announced with venues listed as Stansfield's Drug Store Hockr's Music Store Hull's Stationery Co Flad's Drug Store Zercher Book and Stationery Co of Rowley and Snow's.
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