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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1898

Page

3

Topeka Theaters Announce First Class Season

Mr L M Crawford and O T Crawford of the Crawford theater group vow top quality attractions for Topeka this season. The program includes "Sowing the Wind" and "Hi Heavy" as new features with ongoing standard plays that have drawn large crowds in other cities. Newton Berm in "Test in London" will feature in a Saturday double bill at the Crateford, signaling an ambitious lineup.

Crawford Sind Newton Berm London Crateford

Dramatic spectacle praised for scenic splendor

The production presented under Frohman's direction has been acclaimed as a success nationwide. A two wealth of scenic splendor enriched the show with incidental scenes and a view to the west, marking a notable debut and favorable reception.

Frohman

Unclear historical scene from fragmented min text

The readable fragments describe a competition or event with mentions of second place and performers. It references Mohroe and Hart near the front, and a large feature of the year’s activities. The rest is garbled with nonstandard spellings and stray phrases about artists and reviews.

Entertainers Impress With Dances and Colorful Acts

The advertisement highlights Fauney and Stine as standout performers pleasing audiences with lively dancing and amusing routines. The bill features rainbow dances, opulent costumes, and melodic numbers that endear attendees for the season. Additional attractions and cast details are listed across the Crawford ad in the Journal.

Fauney Stine Crawford

Unfit for Duty Porto Rican Army Trusts Red Cross

In New York on September 20 Stephen E Barton reports from Porto Rico that over half the Porto Rican Army is incapacitated. Red Cross aid is praised for nutritious soups and delicacies. A cable message confirms supplies of ice and milk when needed, aiding wounded soldiers and lifting morale.

New York Stephen E Barton Red Crowe Executive Committee JeLler Mr. Barnes Red Crowe Police Porto Ries Price Red Cross Fee Cable &Tein Ari Rersona’bor America

Empire Theater Show Receives Tepid Reception in New York

The Empire theater in New York presented a social comedy with flawed characterizations. The production faced mixed reviews amid debates over a $40 admission, while notes on hospital medicine and Red Cross appeals echoed public calls for morale and health measures during a time of typhoid-related strains on troops.

Bie Inader quinatreiny fame and onstage wit

The performance features witty songs and entertaining music. Dao Allman and Billy Clark are noted as bright performers. A military band adds another strong entertainment element to the show.

Dao Allman Billy Clark Another Lignottar Bbe Entertainment

Japan Faces Rail Scandals Over Misconduct Claims

Tarots and Nippon newspapers report two major Japanese railway concerns are under scrutiny for financial mismanagement. The Nippon accuses Tokyo administration of malfeasance in wartime era funding, with allegations linked to a prominent former stock promoter and a state transport agency.

Japan Tarot Wash Uist Nishi Natt Manake Haw Ag Falealeg Tokio Formona

Interest advance on United States bonds anticipated

The trans avpartment has decided to anticipate Torres on United States bonds due November 1. On 1 per cents about 1,250,000 will be paid. on the 4 per cents $1,029,500 and on new 3 per cents something less than 500. The coupon will be paid October 10 and thereafter as soon as possible. British steamer missing. London reports the Mitradale of Liverpool, 1186 tons, Captain Wertent, which called from New Ne, has been posted at Lloyds as missing.

Trans Torres United States London Mitradale Liversom Wertent New- Ne Cala Lloyds

Note of sadness as train carries sick volunteers home

A Kansas Twenty-First Regiment train arrived in Topeka with eighty six ill and emaciated soldiers from Chickamauga. Major Armstrong led a rushed freight, delays at Holiday left rations and Pullmans behind. Governor Leedy used funds to transport them home, while doctors and nurses cared for the ailing men and three were taken to Christ Hospital.

Highty Chickamanes Santa Fe Topeka Armstrong Leavenworth Traim Plux Holl Major Armstrong Argentine Leaversworth Hook Island Union Pacific Hutchinson Arkansas City State Gat War Department Leedy Chickamauga Kansas Christ Hospital Brown Topeke Wiis Warrau Fred Lane Ed. Cook Sam Conelly Young Lane Second and Jefferson Lane Nee Cook Conelly

Queen Rose of Hilo Attended by Kansas Society Ladies

A crowded Kansas State House drew thousands who surged to greet Miss Rose of Hilo. The Queen, escorted by Mr Dean Low, received each admirer with a warm handshake and a spontaneous smile, while Battery B maintained order. Elegant gowns adorned the receiving line as Miss Rose wore salmon and white striped silk with cream chiffon bodice and jet trim.

Kansas Hilo State House Battery B Senate Miss Rose Mr. Dean Low George Stone John B. Stone Kansas City Marshall Harmilton Madoos C K. Holliday W. H. Johnston Americas Mes Humphreys Ecru Drs Col. Ross Frank Edson Valenciennes P.P. Mackennan A. W. Dann Meyers G i Myrtle Misa Mabel

Dr Miles New Heart Cure Promoted as Heart Strength Booster

Circulation improvement blood purification and nerve strengthening are claimed. Personal testimonials from MES. DORLASKA REED MORAYIA NY GEO R Hurd Monroe Mich and 3 W COREY Wathin NC describe relief after using Dr Miles New Heart Cure and Restorative Nergine. The ad urges readers to seek the medicine from druggists and offers free expert advice and heart and nerve charts.

Miles Mien Nene Dr. Miles Bodbler Miles Medical CO Bitkhart

The Rose of Hilo Visits Hutchinson Carnival

Miss Ana Kanaina Lake the Rose of Hilo tours Topeka and Hutchinson with the Karnival Knights. Crowds greet the Hawaiian queen at Santa Fe station and Commercial Club reception. A grand procession and Karnival Ball Masque follow, with path across Harrison Kanawsa avenue to state house grounds.

Kansas Darliss Ross Hilo Newton Santa Fe Ana Kanaina Lake Rose of Hutchinson News Tela Rae Sere Tony Hae Autohinson Biss Rose Utehin Sof Utehinsog Mise Rose Appi &Fature Hutchin~son United States Miss Rose Topeka Karnival Knights Kanaventie Hawaii Lorena Itt Harrison Street Tenth Street Kan- S&= avenue Kansas Avenue Fourth Street State House Grounds Hamilton Hall Quincy and Sixth Streets

Grand Illumination Festival at Garfield Park Tonight

Garfield Park lights up tonight at seven with children of Topeka led by F B Bacon and various features. Later fraternal degree teams of ladies perform, followed by pele races and a fireworks display at 9:30. Tomorrow's program lists a 2:00 p m Grand Parade led by Harry L. Robinson with multiple divisions and bands, marching from Cour to Garfield Park.

Garfield Park Topeks F. B Bacon Harry L. Robinson Marshall FP. M. Kimball G. A. FR Boyd Quincy Street Tenth Street Frank E. Wear Tvyndon Band Tedims Eighth Street Otto Kuehne Nortonville Topeka Kansas Avenue Gordon Street Second Street A. P. Shreve Imperial Order of

Pelagic sealing fleets deplete North Pacific catches

A San Francisco report lists top poachers like Enterprise and Otto with large skin counts and notes imports to England at reduced rates. Pelagic sealing slashes annual North American catches to about 18 000 skins from prior 100 000, with similar declines on Commander Islands rookeries leased to the Russian Seal Skin company, which took 7 600 seals this year.

Ban Francisco Enterprise Minute San Diego Theresa Otto United States England Japan Commander Islands

Oswego Couple Wed After Quick Courtship

Oswego September 29 Trent Logan Wells of Company A Twenty second Kansas and Mike Maggie Green were married by Probate Judge Pfam. The couple met at 4 PM and wed at 7 PM. Lieut Wells is the son of Judge Wells of Erie Kansas and came to Oswego for an exhibition drill. Mrs Wells is the 18 year old daughter of J C Green a well known Oswego farmer and horseman.

Oswego Trent Logan Wells Company A Kansas Mike Maggie Green Pfam Lieut. Wells Oswego Town

The Cake Walk At Hamilton Ball Receives Prize Winners

An enthusiastic crowd at a Hamilton ball cake walk last night, featuring a majority white audience, awarded Willem Jackson and Miss Fannie Williams the $10 prize and cake. Doc Brown with Miss Jennie Woodley took second prize, while Charles Hawkins and Miss Luelle Goodall won third prize.

Hamilton Ball Willem Jackson Fannie Williams Doc Brown Jennie Woodley Charles Hawkins Luelle Goodall Eka Howe

Peters Bued in Wyandotte Court Over Campaign Fees

In Wyandotte county court of common pleas RJ Mackay sues Congressman Peters of the Second district for 450 dollars, alleging Peters promised 150 dollars monthly plus expenses for campaign management but has failed to settle since election. Also notes political alignments and a garment related line.

Peters Court of Common Pleas Wyandotte County RJ. Mackay Mackay

McCoy Corbett Fight Scuffle Breaks at Glidey House

At the Glidey house cafe in New York on September 9, Kid McCoy and James J. Corbett clashed after a confrontation in the lobby and Broadway entrance. Corbett challenged a fight, McCoy knocked Corbett, and a groin strike from McCoy left Corbett injured and unable to stand. A crowd gathered as both fighters retreated to their rooms amid a din of excitement.

New York Pugilista Kid McCoy James J. Corbett Glisey House Lalley Corbett George Considine al Smith Gilsry House Maintirig Alent Thrush Broadway David Nuwent Etswihi Athletic Club McCoy William Gray Hawthorne Athletic Club Considine Gray Corbell Sargett Ind

New Bedford Couple Wed at Ray Church in Early Morning

Atohn Ker and Miss Me. Rall Beata Wie exchanged vows at Ray Church in a crowded ceremony attended by about a hundred guests. The bride wore white and entered with her father J W D Webb. Rev Molinemax performed the rites as the couple prepared to leave for Lake Geneva and a two week honeymoon before resuming work in Hig Te vently.

Rall Ray J. H. Molineas Marty Jiktee W. D. Webb Tennal Molinemax Chicago Hock Island Pan Lake Gounamowoc Omaha Ave We First Street

St Louis fare limited to round trip for fairs and expositions

The southwestern passenger bureau in St. Louis announces one fare for a round trip to the Texas state fair and Dallas exposition from Denver Kansas City Hannibal New Orleans and intermediate points. Tickets on sale September 30 to October 2 with return by October 12. A separate round trip rate applies to the St Louis fair September 3 to October 6 with return by October 16.

St. Louis Southwestern Passenger Bureau Denver Kansas City Hannibal New Orleans

Knew Smith of Old in Leavenworth Case

Leavenworth sept 30 veteran who shot Gov Smith at Sants Monies yesterday, once connected with Leavenworth Soldiers home and long regarded as a crank. He organized Captain Mt to the Heldiere home police, arrested on United States warrant, faced indictment, and was released after several months of confinement.

Leavenworth Gov. Smith Sants

National League results mix of results across teams

Brooklyn and Boston split a doubleheader with Philadelphia and New York, while Cleveland cruised to a win over Louisville. Chicago defeated Bavone as Gov Burghart’s Aurora 10 cent 4par marked a quirky item in the roundup.

Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York Cleveland Louisville Chicago Burghart Aurora

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