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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
7
An old advertisement fragment lists Emerson's Bromo Seltzer along with other patent medicines such as Swamp Root and Ayres Hair Vigor. The text includes prices and multiple brand references, reflecting period marketing language and product lineup.
A jumble of city items passes through the page with talk of homes, prices, events, public notices, and planning for community gatherings. Mentions include local businesses, roads, lectures, and upcoming celebrations plus civic discussions shaping the week ahead.
Shorey residents protest a disputed quarantine to contain a smallpox case at Shorey School. Dr. G A Johnson reported the illness to the state board of health and urged immediate isolation. City and county health officers clash over jurisdiction with state secretary W J Swan advising action under a five mile country limit. county physician claims no authority to enforce without city contract.
An unclear report cites tension between county and city health authorities over Shorey district boundaries. Residents fear a potential smallpox outbreak near Shorey school as officials debate quarantine action and responsibilities while awaiting county commissioners’ discussion.
Chicago June 19 the University of Chicago will declare a holiday next Wednesday afternoon to greet Ambassador Von Holleben Germanys representative to the United States who will stay two days. President Harper invited the envoy in a nonofficial capacity to strengthen international amity. A welcome address by Prof. J Laurence Laughtin will open the program with a reception in the Quadrangle and a dinner at Kissies at 6 20. The envoy said he seeks direct information to improve understanding between Germany and the United States. Train details for a sale of seats appear with a later note.
Secretary Coburn was presented with a photograph featuring the big ear of corn, tied to a prize bushel won by the Topeka Commercial Club. The framed image bears the inscription I Grew That Way I t Help It Out There In Kan. The reverse lists Roselannt White corn and honors from the club’s Paris exposition. The display honors Kansas agriculture and Coburn’s role in the club activities.
Fort Worth Texas reports heated discussion on leasing public lands adapted for grazing to citizen stockmen at fair rentals. The amendment by McKay was defeated 328 to 277. The rest of the morning covered the issue as sheep and cattle interests plan to lobby in Washington. The convention endorsed John F Hobbs for U S commissioner at the New York exposition and backed rail carload rate changes plus parasite disease investigation in sheep. A daily sale note highlights Farman's Shoe House offering deep discounts on good shoes.
John Kelly, a former policeman, was shot and killed yesterday afternoon in Steve Spencer's saloon at the corner of Pourth and Walnut streets. Worth Bailey, the bartender, fired after a confrontation, hitting Kelly in the breast and wounding bystanders. Bailey then fled to surrender.
Col James Burgess will be appointed city assessor by Mayor Drew at the next city council meeting. A longtime council member, Burgess has served five terms from the Fourth Ward and held the register of deeds post for four years. He will replace Willy Eisen, with the pay stated as about $25 per year for time actually employed.
Architect L M Wood proposes extending the Grand Opera House stage to create an uninterrupted floor to accommodate more than a thousand delegates and spectators for state conventions. With temporary floor work and seating reassigned from wings, the setup would seat about 1,290 attendees plus standing room. A speaker’s platform and aligned seating would enable clear sightlines for all, making Topeka a preferred convention site. The plan also notes Rock Island Route railfare to Kansas City and back at 2.00 with sale dates January 21-22 and return by January 26.
At a city meeting last night in room 2A of the railroad building, residents led by M Heery A Westen L D Eversole James Tooman and Joseph Gritey War urged Mayor Drew to move the pest house. Speakers denounced the council and warned voters that city authorities' pest house policy would influence the next election.
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