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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1901
Page
5
The board faces opposition as residents urge against compulsory vaccination for children. Officials recount past city efforts to vaccinate with parental consent, noting about 2000 unvaccinated pupils remaining. Debates touch on funding, legal authority, and the role of health officials amid broader taxation and schooling concerns.
Death of Mrs Jeanette Harvey Mitchell daughter of Judge D A Harvey occurred on Christmas at her home in Senees Missouri from scarlet fever in the prime of life. The phrasing notes the loss as a sorrowful event with the reaper and references the early age at death.
Chas Bennett of 73 Ransas Avenue advertises dyspepsia and indigestion cures. Authorized to Skene Begs for refunds if relief is not achieved. Bennette Tablets listed for sale at 100 Ye and Kansas Avenue location.
The report describes an Epiphany party with Canon Bywater and Dr. Nellie presiding, the queen chosen for the next party, and guests including Mr. Henderson and Rev. Wayne. It notes a Lakota club gathering at Miss Hogamond Horton’s home and lists attendees and invitations, with social updates on residents traveling and a few notable local movements.
Local society round up notes: January 15 events and after hours gatherings at 42 Taylor Street. The Commiscee club hosts a regular dancing party at Sudarons hall on Thursday evening. Mrs Virginia McCrory returns to Lawrence after visiting Miss Jeannette Ware, who is ill. Central Congregational church holds its annual supper this evening. Miss Hailie Moers hosts informal gatherings Monday night. Mrs Charlie Blood Smith and family travel briefly to Chicago. The Helianthus club dancing is planned for Saturday evening. Mrs T J Kellam hosts her card club Monday afternoon. Mrs Harry Clark of Kansas City visits sister Mrs Theodore Harmmatt on Polk Street. Mr and Mrs J C Robison are guests of Mrs S F Davison at 386 Topeka Avenue. Dr Mary Rowland spends Monday in Topeka with J A il’s family on way to Woman’s Medical College in Kansas City from Herndon Ohio where holidays were spent.
Topeka items highlight political remarks, appointments, and social notes. Walch visits Hulton for legal business. Keiser returns from Kansas City. Frenzied activity across city offices includes eight county commissioner election talk and committee meetings. Travel mentions include a New York trip via Niagara Falls with Lehigh Valley routes.
The Topeka city council passed an ordinance authorizing Mayor Drew to offer the waterworks company 463 350 for the plant and its properties with transfer by February 10, 1901 and payment by September 1, 1901. Two engineers valued the plant differently and the council foresees little chance of agreement. Chief Stahl’s nomination failed again as votes against prevailed.
The Exposition bill outlines state participation in a 1904 celebration at the Kansas State Capitol. It proposes a state board of commissioners appointed by the governor, funds of 200000 dollars, a permanent exhibit, and provision for sale of property after the exposition. It names the Kansas Exposition Association and sets duties for managing expenditures and governance of the board and exhibit.
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