Night of Tears at Grand Theatre Prompts Strong Cast Praise
A troubled study of vice on stage, the presentation of A Modern Magdalene at the Grand draws intense audience proximity to the drama. Roselle Knott heads a capable company with Mire Knott delivering a challenging performance as the central figure, while Victor I. DeBirke and Prarkiin Roberts support in key roles as the father and reformer. The plot follows a young woman drawn into debauchery by a mercenary world, the family’s hidden wealth, and a hopeful romance that seeks redemption amid society’s gaze. The production is marked by its stark, provocative staging and a cast delivering powerful, if uneasy, drama.
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A Modern Magdalen on Stage Sparks Mixed Response
A Broadway season review condemns the play A Modern Magdalen for its shocking scenes and provocative themes. It praises performances by Agnes Findlay and others while noting the controversial portrayal of vice and reformers amid dramatic moral questions.
Halloween Pranks and Local News In Topeka
Local Topeka items cover Halloween planning and celebrations, school and church notices, court actions, and city infrastructure. Reports include a fatal accident, football updates, election ballot printing, public meetings, and ongoing civic improvements.
Pensions for Kansans Granted Across State
Washington act gi Enexiiine pensions have been granted to numerous Kansans. Names include Samuel McCully Leavenworth National Home $6 John Garton Warner $17 John Stevenson Salina $24 Henry Oota Kansas City $17 Thomas Powell Leavenworth $8 Robert Van Piett North To nekas 32 Robert Calhoun Langley £4 James Van Low Mina $12 James Winfield $14 Jeremiah Bryave El nare IM George Dickinson Harmholst Bac on Johnein Caleabus 2 Witter Braniie Phillipsbea 29 Clinton Ftrad shaw Topeka $2 Henry Monter sabe tha $12 Henry Sherman Wichita Jr Briugene Baird Winfield 43 James Town send Wellington $10 Charles DeMos4 Kanes City Widow Cems Troup Fredonia 38
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Kansas U Football Center Richardson Hospitalized
Kansas University football center Richardson was taken to St Joseph's hospital in Lawrence after stomach troubles and excessive training. The team arrived in Lawrence and Richardson remained in hospital as teammates attended him. Doctors say no serious results but he may be unable to resume his old center position this season.
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Lives Saved by Dogs From Burning Building
Two Afghan mastiff dogs aided in evacuating residents from a burning Ashland Avenue building. They alerted their owners and guided people to safety before firefighters arrived. Four occupants were rescued with aided efforts as smoke and flames spread through the structure.
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King cured by X rays and farming notes mix in dispatch
A London correspondent reports that King Edward was treated with X rays sixteen times last spring for a nasal ulcer. The same item notes the death of Dr Arthur Blicker from cancer, and briefly touches on agricultural practices with wheat and crop stubble as a winter hold.
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Farmers Are Prosperous Amid Rich Summer Harvests
John T. Knox reports from M borne county after a week on business and recreation that farmers enjoy excellent conditions due to heavy summer rains. Pastures are in fine shape and alfalfa and fruits are luxuriant as he traveled overland from Lebanon to Natoma.
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Express Companies Lose in Iowa Supreme Court Liquor Case
Iowa Supreme Court reversed two trials on D D liquor sales by express companies. In both cases defendants faced seizures of consignments carried for purchasers via COD payments. The ruling ends exemptions for original packages and freedom of interstate commerce in such business. A separate Wichita death report notes Mrs. William Borkes found dead in bed at 180 North Wichita Street.
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