General tax levy set for year with higher rate
With the general taxing ordinance approved by the city council, the overall levy for the year totals 86.0 mills, up from 68.5 previously. County and state take 26.5, city 24, and board of education 18.5 mills. L. C. Poehler has been ill since visiting Seattle, and Henry Tremper suffered a severe fall.
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Tham Lee
Board of Education
L. C. Poehler
Seattle
the Trempers
Henry Tremper
Chilly Morning Te mperature Rises Slightly
It was quite cold again this morning with a thermometer reading about ten degrees higher than yesterday morning. The shift suggests a mild warming trend though conditions remain brisk for early hours.
Haskell Indians Triumph Over Scranton 4 to 2
The Haskell Indians defeated Scranton yesterday by a 4 to 2 score. Pitcher Stanley allowed five hits while Brydee gave up tem safes. Each pitcher recorded six strikeouts in a tight game at The Haskell.
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Haskell
Scranton
Haskell” Indians
Stanley
Brydee
For Sale Bequest and Local Notices From Lawrence
An odd for sale note seeks information about a Lawrence raid participant in the second party that pursued Quanteell and his men, with a promise of a favor from a raid survivor if located by Marshal Prentica. Reported local paving work on Warren street and Barkley street foundations, plus a hospital appendicitis operation at Topeka for Mig Maud Harriott. Tony Williams alias Jim Brown fined for vagrancy in police court. Plymouth church hosts an event titled Maflowars with ice and cake for ten cents, and a newspaper subscription offer.
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Lawrence
Quanteell
Attoy Joes
Marshal Prentica
Tony Williams
Jim Brown
Adjourned City Council Sets Tax Levy and Street Plans
The adjourned City Comnett met with Mayor Selig and members present as plans for macadamizing Ohio Street were reviewed and bids revised. The general tax levy for 1903 comprised funds for general, interest, improvement, sinking, library, and bonds. Discussions covered street cleaning methods, curbing costs, and possible contracts with a street sweeper or push carts. The council instructed committees to study street cleaning, paving issues, and curb work while adopting a city paper contract and addressing local building and school matters.
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Comnett
Selig
Gardam
Krom
Garrett
Lindley
Newmark
McFarlane
Griffin
Griggs
Clarke
Bannett
Ellis
Ohio
Cco
Bridge Street
Bennett
Erie
Solig
Barber Bros
Qutt
T.N. Hanson
Warren
Massachusetts
Fra Department
Dan Dablene
Pinckney Straat
Gertha
Heonett
Journal
Lawrence nuptials and summer travels noted in local society
Miss Loren Leslie of Lawrence and Mr. Fred Horger of Kansas City to wed on August 26 here. Visitors arrive from Topeka to visit Miss Augusta Hall. Many locals travel or return from Chicago, Lake region, Colorado, and Missouri cities for visits, funerals, and university work. A new telephone exchange lights up as town life continues with social and business notices.
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Loren ‘Leslie
Lawrence
Fred Horger
Kansas City
Missss Messis
Gertrude Boughton
Topeks
Augusta E. Hall
A. Marks
Arthur Marks
Lake Region
K. R. Clark
Chicago
Mr. Clark
Ota Gricia
Carrie Dorward
Mabs
Dan
Carrie Ward
Topnka
May Phillips
Helen
Colorado
Niah Fisher
Oscar Davis
Mes A. Royer
Thos. Rayson
Nadina Noland Jast
Missouri City
Mary
Spencer
el Dorado
Cecil Leland
Fiorence Hawk
Mildred Chadsey
Cherokes
Kaw
la Vara Langdon
Top
J. T. Constant
Lincoln
Nebraska
Rate Zook
Salina
Kansas
F. Wilder
Wacelsior Springs
Kirk
Garnatt
Clarenes
Handerson
GO. H. Starnberg
Elleworth
Lovan Coanlias
Mabel Schwarz
Laelia Cooper
Leavenworth
Gort Rushmer
G. A Estorio
Hin
Opening of FSRM school marks feverish start for year
Four weeks remain before the September 16 opening as Weary Allen of Ottawa delivers the address. Inquiries from prospective students surge daily signaling record attendance. Chancellor Strogg moves into his new home ahead of the year’s rush. A committee led by Dr. F H Soow WY Morgan and Grant Harrington plans alumni outreach for the October 17 installation. Funds run short delaying campus cleanup while new piping arrives and the tunnel nears readiness. Mr W Ober suffers serious injuries from a falling ash while accompanying his son to markets. surgeons fear loss of sight in one eye.
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Weary Allen
Ottawa
Tee
G O
Foster
E. E
Strogg
F.h.soow
WY. Morgan
Grant Harrington
Dr. Strong
Shair
Doilar Bowsa
She
Mr. Obes
W. Ober
HH. B. Ober
Kock Hapd
Shore
Havana 10c cigar event at Dick Bros track show
The La Priceada Havana 10c Cigar at Dick Bros presents a Friday afternoon racing matinee at the driving park track starting at 2:39 o clock featuring a 3 90 trot a fron fer all trot and pacer roadster cote face and a pony race. 10 cent admission. General Thomas M Anderson recalls Manila era tension with Admiral Dewey in a blunt exchange over authority and fame. An officer recounts their feud dating back to the May 1 actions. Also notes Tokyo university building for women costing 52000 and Emperor William compiling sermons for sailors and soldiers in peace and war with passages printed in heavy type.
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Driving Park
Dick Bros. Corner
Thomas M. Anderson
Alastral Dewey
Manila
Anderson
Dewey
Andarson
Second Dragon Regiment
Andreson
Werlio
William
Hissimisto
Sidio
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Vna University of Manass
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Cmosso
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Peta
THE
Atlas Building & Loap Association
Preparanoes
Manteria
Goa
Ateld
G. R. Goold
Hebekahs
Wilder Bros
Maar
Smith's News Depot
Wiedemann
Tim Jerry Evers
J. G. Haskell
F. C. Gane
Kenan City
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Court Home
Middagh & Mitchel
McDonald
Gaon
D. Mackay
W. B. Brewsell
Ohio Streat
Waterman
Farke
Pass E. Witt
Senith
Mverphody
G. R. Gould
Ronmdars
OMN Standiag
Warren Street
Tel 171
Eremm
Beugins
B. Moors
Wits
W. Tayloe
KH. Joous
Trommes
M. E. Eleareh
J. J. Eddy
A. G. M. Menger
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T. M. Hawes
N. J. Metz
Tate
Baldwin
F. L Paaks
C. Deay
Panson’s Department Store
Rock Island
Bonner Springs
G. H. Norton & Bro
Mass St. Tel
Pt. Jr. White Mountain
Jaedigee
Mass
the Griffin Ice CO
Attheir Aiica
West Winthrop Atraat
Whoos Ds
Bosleens Nee
Hand
Wakefield
Humphrey
City Drug Store
H. Ziesen
Ziesen
St. Poens
Giblin
Averlcat
Hoadley’s
City Council
Esterday
Thea
Underwood, Mis
Sach Dipper
J. H. Slott
Guenther
LES Ibearere — Decorator
Leary Street
Phone
SIE
Saprotach
Giy Ol Lawrence
W. T. Sinclair
Mains
Raymond
Phillips’ Fruit Farm
Boener Bros
Huddleston Brob
South Lawrence
Bath
Lowell
Mattingsworth
Isc
Atic
YHAI
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Rowlands & Stevenson
Miesia
Barkley Street
Mig Maud Harriott
Topeka
Atlas
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Eeanes
Dimitio
Batiste
Dimity
Innes, Bullene & Hackman
Lawrence. Kamsas
Prin
Court House
Ernest Seidel
Choleest Maat Proaneta Telephone No
Olaan
J, Shultz
Court Homm
Chris Epley
Buch
Dore
Madero Woodmen
Miata Feacher
Topska
Mashallen
Paola
Emporia
Holton
Beloit
Adiversity of Kansas
Selly
Spaulding’s
Horizier & Co
A. H. Griesa
G. O. Fostee
University of Kansas
Nace Bouss
Tome of
G. KR. Gould Thoreday
Kumler& Basch
Altsersace
Weather Bureau
Pomtes Street
Amdses
Owen
Neel
Sasith
Starkweather
Persaxal Anif Social
Hannds Eike
R.C. Manley
Salt Lake City
Gale
A. W. Lamb
Rhode Island Street
Lawrance
Kan
J. S. Boughton
Massachusetts Street
Hanns
Havana
Dick Bros
Tokio
Japan
Fischers
Tf Co
W. W. Cleland
Riverside Coal Yard
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