Journal-World issue details and subscription rates
The Lane Lawrence Kansas Journal-World announces its offices at 723 Massachusetts Street and lists subscription rates by carrier and mail. It notes advertising, circulation, and Associated Press membership with delivery reminders and a Tuesday date of April 14, 1926.
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W. G. Simons
Massachusetts Street
Lawnee
Kansas
Chicago
Keater
Hartford
New York
Franklin
Alcorn
Starbridge
Associated Press
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Lawrence
German and Russian Politics Through the War Shadow
The piece surveys European anxiety over General von Hindenburg's possible rise in Germany and the risk of renewed military buildup. It notes Russia's plan to legalize drinks with up to 40 percent alcohol and comments on governance in the Near East, the call for trusted leaders, and social debates on child punishment and a sea voyage anecdote.
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von Hindenburg
Germany
Hindenburg
Europe
France
Russia
Goverment
Near East
Meniamis
Dodge
Smyrna
Roads, cars, and prosperity in the era of good roads
The piece notes motor car makers see saturation not from demand but lack of adequate roads. It cites rail freight growth in early year as evidence of strong business conditions and optimism for a prolonged prosperity ahead. It reflects early 20th century transport debates and economic mood.
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Devoe
Must Fix Rail Taxes In Kansas Faces Tax Appraisal Clash
Topeka April 14 The state public service commission confronts delays in fixing 1925 railroad valuations for tax purposes while 1924 values await federal court action. Commissioners on a ten day rail line tour study lines inspect M E T from Chanute to Parsons and Parsons terminal, meeting lawyers before the annual appraisal. The 1924 value sparked a suit seeking reduction from 503,171,318 to 393,762,684. testimony begins May 4. Taxes atop the dispute exceed 2.5 million.
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Topeka
Kan
State Public Service Commission
Kansas
Federal District ‘Court
Winfield
Chanute
M. E.T
Parsons
Peeters
Democratic ‘Commission
Democratic Board
Clarence Smith
Tax Commission
Public Service Commission
L. T. Hussey
Purdy Acquitted in Tulsa Murder Trial
Eugene Purdy is found not guilty of murdering B S Hutchison, Tulsa lumber dealer, in a January 13 incident. Defense cites insanity. Purdy turns himself in after the shooting. In a separate matter Oberia J. Kell files for divorce from Frederick A Kell for abandonment neglect and adultery, seeking alimony.
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Rae
Okla
Eugene Purdy
B.S. Hutchison
Tulsa
Puredy
Hutchison
Purdy
Oberia J. Keil
Frederick A. Kell
Radio Programs and Concerts Featured Across Major Stations
Thursday radio schedule lists varied programs from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. featuring Jean Goldkette’s Ensemble on WCX and Philip Spitalny’s Orchestra on WTAM, children’s sandman stories on WOC, Randall’s Orchestra on WOAW, and a multi-station musical block including WOC WSAL WGR WWJ WEEL WraR WCCO and WEAF. Additional broadcasts include Beethoven Orchestra at 7:15 p.m. on WJZ and United States Army program at 7:30 p.m. from WJZ. The Imperial Veterans’ Band of Canada, Hawaiian guitar on WBAP, Paul Whiteman’s Jazz on WPG, Colombian Trio from KFI, and Whiteman’s Midnight Serenaders on WMAK complete the night's array.
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Jean Goldkette
WCX
Philip Spitalny
WTAM
Sandman
WOC
WOAW
Randall's
WSAL
WGR
WWJ
WEEL
Wrar
WCCO
WEAF
Army
American Farm Bureau
Fe Eration
CNRW
Imperial Veterans’ Band of Canada
ONRW
Omaha Seversity
I “Vincent Tants Overiectien
Anit
WRC
Anoither
WBAP
Jazw
Paul Whiteman
WPG
KFI
Whiteman
WMAK
Rail Hearings Begin On Nickel Plate Merger
Washington April 15 Associated Press reports hearings by the Interstate Commerce Commission start tomorrow on the Nickel Plate merger. The case questions consolidating three roads the Erie Chesapeake & Ohio and Pere Marquette into one system, contrasting with the commission plan to form 19 or 20 large systems from about 160 class one railroads.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States
Interstate Conserce Commission
Commission
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Erie
Chesapeake & Ohio
Pere Marquette
O. P
M. J. Van.Sweringen
Eanes
Oxford Faces Century-Old Clean Streets Debate
Oxford council again debated street cleaning methods that have troubled the town since the 1200s. Recalling Edward II and Henry VIII era orders, officials noted ongoing conflicts over sanitation, taxes, and sweeping schedules, and deemed recent proposals as long-submitted and unchanged.
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Oxford
Eng
Associated Press
Edward II
Thys
Jencks
Rail consolidations eyed as Nickel Plate gains ground
Editorial notes on transportation policy and railroad mergers as the Nickel Plate expands challenging Baltimore and Ohio New York Central and Pennsylvania systems. The Transportation Act aims to simplify rates while regulators weigh proposed plans amid westward ownership changes and court-sanctioned consolidations.
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Nickel Plate
Transportation Act
Baltimore & Ohio
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Commission
Southern Pacific
el Paso & Southwestern
San Antonio & Arkansas Pass
Rock Island
St. Louis
Congress
Records May Fall at Kansas Relays Showcasing 1925 Marks
Seventeen institutions from across eleven states compete at the Kansas Memorial Stadium on Saturday for the third annual Kansas Relays. Expected record challenges include Hartman’s 42 ft 7 3/4 in shot put and top pole vault battles between Earl McKown and Sherrill, with strong relay times and multiple events likely to see new marks set.
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Kansas
Kansas Memorial Stadium
Bid Hartman
Nebraska
Richerson
Missouri
Schwarze
Wisconsin
Kansas Memorial Stdium
Earl MecKown
Siporia State Teacher's College
Sherrill
Pennsylvania University
Town
Northwestern
Oregon Agricultural College
Texas
Occidental
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Katsas City
Inwin
K. 5A. C
Crawford
Iowa
Sanford
Burleson College
Hartman
Neb
Tlavels
Oberst
Notre Dame
Platt
Denver University
University of Kansas Junior High Track Meet Entries
Abright coaches the junior high squad at Kansas Memorial Stadium for the second annual meet. John Clauser leads the team with daily practice as entries include 50 and 100 yard dashes, pole vault, shot put, 440 yard relay, high and broad jumps, with Clauser Birch White Banker Matthews Matthews Matth ews and others competing in multiple events.
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Abright
University of Kansas
Kansas Memorial Stadium
John Clauser
Akright
Clauser
Birch
White
Banker
Matthews
Mettner
Braves End Practice With Spirit and Second Team Workout
The Haskell Indian school completed its most successful spring practice last week as Coach Dick Hanley pitted his second team against Baker University's spring squad in a sixty minute workout. Practice began February 8 and has been intensely paced, continuing for two weeks.
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Haskell Indiana
Dick Hanley
Baker University
Haskell Braves Name Likely Varsity Lineup For Next Season
Coach Hanley outlines competitive scrimmage results and probable starters for next season. Key roles include Levi at left halfback with Colby at fullback, Elijah Smith at right halfback, Ward at signal caller, Norton to fill end and Kipp, with Stidham and Roebuck anchoring tackle positions.
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Braves
Aefinite
Georgy Levi
Colby
John “Levi
Elijah Smith
Haskell
Ward
Sallee
Pierce Bugea
Cross
Giraux
Folson
Hildebrand
Carpenter
George Kipp
Jack Norton
Pappie
Killbuck
Brightman
Harris
Jones
Stidham
Roebuck
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