Revised course at Haskell ready for signature
Washington reports Congress approved a federal child labor bill with Senate amendments now awaiting President Wilson's signature. The new law bans interstate shipments of products from establishments employing underage workers and sets age and hours limits. Haskell Institute to implement a remodeled vocational program starting fall with room for about 225 dormitory students and 800 total capacity. New faculty will be hired, and a football coach has not yet been chosen.
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Washington
House
Senate
Wilson
Congress
Haskell Institute
Haskell
Funeral for Alonzo Young Set at Indiana Street Dance Hall
The funeral for Alonzo Young is planned for four tomorrow at 7M Indiana Street, with Rev O C Brown of the First Baptist Church in charge. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers include Charles H Tucker W C Simons W R Green Taylor Petetish Dan Dunkel and P H Pierce. Relatives traveling to attend include Mrs W B Anderson and son W H Anderson of Knox City Mo Mrs Lewis Friend Mrs Harry Robinson Gabrielle Robinson of Brookfield Ma Mr Harvey Young of Neodeesha and Mrs P A Alexander of Valley Junction Falls.
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Alonzo Young
Indiana Street
O. C. Brown
Oak Hill Cemetery
Chaé. H| Tucker
W. C. Simons
W. R. Green
Taylor Petetish
Dan Dunkel
P. H- Peirce
Young
W. B. Anderson
W H
Anderson
Knox City
Lewis Friend
Harry Robinson
Gabrielle Robinson
Brookfield
Harvey Young
Neodeesha
P. A. Alexander
Valley
Jounation
Fows
Death of J D Holmes reported from Pleasanton
J H Holmes received word from Pleasanton of the death of his uncle J D Holmes. The funeral service will be held tomorrow and Mr Holmes will leave tonight to attend. J R Holmes formerly lived in Pleasanton and has many relatives and friends there.
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J. D. Holmes
Funston Weighs Immediate Withdrawal of Expedition
General Funston urges immediate withdrawal of Pershing's expedition from Mexico, basing the move on achievement of aims and health concerns for troops. He cites dispersed Villa factions, inability to pursue, and the presence of militia on the border reducing need for cross border raids. A joint commission with Mexico is planned to address border issues.
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Washington
DD. 6
Funston
Mexico
War Department
Pershine
War
War’ Department
White House
State Department
Commission
Carranza
San Antonio
Tex
Baker
Pershing
General Bliss
Peshing
Blissterday
Wison
Bidie
Gene Fansten
Joint International Commission
Soldier voting contest questions registration and counts
Kansas candidate Guyer filed contest proceedings with Secretary Botkin challenging 30 precinct counts in the Second district and the voting rights of 24 unregistered soldiers on the border who supported Littke. The state contest board will hear August 2, with potential implications on soldiers voting eligibility and precinct miscounts across multiple wards and counties.
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Topeka
Aug
Ss. Guyer
Kansas City
Edn
Fd. C. Little
Congress
J. Tom Botkin
Guyer
Littke
Eagle Pass
S. M. Brewster
W. E. Davis
Botkin
Quindare
West Bonner Springs
Matdox
Marmaton
Tola
Allen County
North Potosi
Linn County
Lawrence
Ft. Scott
Fine Meeting Planned to Aid Rural School Board
County Superintendent C R Hawley secured Prof J A Cutler of Emporia Normal to address the county boards. State Superintendent W B Ross will join with lectures to guide rural school improvements. The courthouse gathering at 10 45 a m Tuesday will discuss compensation for board members school tuition funding county taxation and annual meeting dates with general discussion open to all.
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C.R. Hawley
J. A. Culter
Emporia Normal School
Culter
W.B. Ross
Apportions School Fund: Douglas County Share
Douglas County draws 3551.18 this year as its portion of Kansas permanent school fund interest. Supt. W. D. Ross announced apportionment of 258,876.51 among counties, Wyandotte receives 16,148.64, Franklin 3388.205.87, and other counties listed.
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Douglas County
Permanent School Fund of
Kansas
W. D. Ross
Wyandotte
Franklin
Fae
Tohnson
Judge Norton Improves After Hospital Stay
Judge J Q A Norton was taken to Simmons hospital a couple of days ago and is reported much better today. He had been ill for several days with back pains and the exact illness was not yet determined, but he is expected to be out in a few days.
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Judge Norton
J. Q. A. Norton
Simmons Hospital
Kansas Weather Report
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with unsettled conditions likely in the north. Cooler in the northwest portion on Sunday.
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Kansas Weather Report
Lake to Remain Open for Five More Weeks at Potter Lake
Lawrence will keep Potter Lake open through September 1 unless water purity falls. Tests show clean water but low supply. swimming will cost fifty cents for two weeks to cover guard costs. After September 1, lake use is limited to students. outsiders barred. Guarded access and seasonal rules will continue with monitoring.
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Lawrence
Potter Lake
Shea
University
Dinmer
Postal service clarifies status of border call troops
Postmaster General Burleson issues a Washington statement dated August 14, 1916 to postmasters and postal staff. It reiterates that postal employees entering military service will be returned to their former positions at their prior salary without waiting for formal approval, and urges families also to understand there will be no loss of status due to military service.
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Postmaster General
Washington
Posta
Mili- Service
United States
Postal Service
Post Office Department
Talso
Wader A
Burleson
Y M C A. Team Triumphs Over Knights and Ladies
The Y M C A. won a Twilight League ball game last night over the Knights and Ladies. Rice hit a fourth inning homer with two on base. Final score YMCA 5, K&L 2. Batteries Reed and Wortman. Boltz and Gallagher. Poverty gets blamed for a shots hot of things for which it isn’t responsible.
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Knights
Ladies
Rice
K&l
YMCA
Reed
Wortman
C. A. Boltz
Gallagher
Soldier vote tally shows Republicans ahead in Douglas County
The county clerk released soldier vote totals from the recent primary. Republicans led Democrats with 55 to 8 in Douglas County soldiers on the border, while Col Wilder S Metcalf drew the highest individual support with 47 votes. Governor Capper also led among state offices. Clark and McConnell's race for Justice of the Peace stayed unchanged. County totals list votes for county offices, state officers, and various district positions, including Brune for County Clerk with 30, Elwell 10, and Ince 11 among others.
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Secretary of State
State Board
Douglas County
Thej
Wilder
S. Metcalf
Metcalf
I. G. Stevenson
Capyer
Justice of the “Peace
Clark
McConnell
R. C. Manley
Alborage
al. Brewster
E. ‘Ebing
W. D. Ross
Lizzie Wooster
Carey J.wilson
W. R. Smith
U.S. Guyer
EF. C. Little
C.A. Smart
M.A. Gorrill
W. S. Metcalf
W. J. Gummings
Charles Elwell
E. L. Ince
C. E. Lindley
J. R. Woodward
Ww.h. McKenre
Will Johrts
C. M. Fisher
Geroner
H. T. Jones
O. J. Lane
Jessie Glenn
Clerk District Court
C. E. Moss
Earl Powell
B. M. Gregory
W.T. Harwood
Justice of the Peace
R. C
Ano
W. Clark
Mnei
L. C. Bowers
B.A. Ewing
Local Government Officials and Court Clerks Listed
A historical notice lists elected and appointed officials for the region. Joseph Taggart serves in Congress for the 2nd District, with district clerks and judges including F A Wad dle and F B Fugate. Other posts name B E Wilson, Otto Gufler, Herman Broecker, Albert Griffin, C W Murphy, W E Emick, W H Banning, Dr R B Barnes, Elsie Dershem, Holland Wheeler, and E O Sherwood along with Sheriff and probate court connections.
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Joseph Taggart
F. A. Waddle
B. BE. Wilson
Otto Gufler
Herman Broecker
Albert Griffin
C. W. Murphy
W. E. Emick
F. B. Fugate
Sherif
W. H. Banning
RB. E. Barnes
Elsie Dershem
Holland Wheel
E. 0. Sherwood
Briggs Recruiting Officer to Lead Border Mission
First Lieutenant E. M. Briggs of Company M will join a recruiting party from Eagle Pass and travel to Fort Riley within a day or two. The adjutant general's office confirms the officer’s assignment but hisstationing for recruiting work remains unclear.
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Lawrence
E. M. Briggs
Eagle Pass
Adjutant General’s Office
Fort Riley
Briggs
Levy Increases To Fund Fire Department Pump
The city commission votes a ten point levy increase to 6.625 to cover added fire department costs and a more powerful three stream pump. The booster pump proved inadequate, drawing water from city mains across town, raising about $1,000 in tax revenue with about thirty eight cents per $5,000 valuation for property owners.
RESUME DRAINAGE WORK AT MAPLE GROVE SYSTEM
Work on Maple Grove drainage began after a month delay. An excavating machine will dig 150 feet of ditch twenty two feet deep and six feet wide in eight hours to speed completion. The main line runs east and south parallel to the river with Branch E from George Petty to the main line. Branch C runs south and west from a low area north of town to join the main line near Maple Grove Cemetery. A planned extension to the Bismarck neighborhood awaits scheduling.
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Maple Grove
Union
Pacific
Lyon Street
George Petty Place
Maple Grove Cemetery
Bismarck
Frame work in place for last bridge spans pouring tonight
Frame work and steel reinforcing are in place for the final two spans of the new bridge. Concrete pouring on these spans to begin late tonight. Steel rebar for fifth spans erected this morning and side walls set. A second arch will be reinforced while one crew pours.
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Yoni
Much Damage in Gulf Hurricane In Texas Camps
August storm hit Gulf coast causing tents and mess halls to be razed in Brownsville and border camps. Several drownings reported near Rockport as fishing parties were caught in gale. Fort Aransas damage unknown. Lines and causeways damaged. reconstruction underway. minor injuries among soldiers. No fatalities in Brownsville according to wireless report.
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Dallas
Tex
Corpus Christi
Texas
Rockport
Beeville
Gulf
Theigale
Fort Aransas
Tarpoon
Brownsville
San Antonio
Port Sam Houston
Plans Confirmed for Kansas Natural Gas Company Reorganization
Kansas City Mo August 19 Confirmation of reorganization plans for the Kansas Natural Gas company as announced at Pittsburg Ia was given today by W R Thurmond attorney for R A Long director. The gas company will issue 9 million shares at fifty cents on the dollar. Of the 4 12 millions raised 3 millions will pay indebtedness and the rest for extension. The conference suggested the plan depends on obtaining a higher gas price and raises question of the Kansas Public Utilities Commission stance.
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Kansas,City
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Pittsburg
W. R. Thurmond
R. A. Long
Special Express Car to Run Kansas City to Lawrence
The New Valley Interurban plans an exclusive Lawrence merchandising car to make the KC to Lawrence run in one hour and forty five minutes. Preliminary notice reached this city as merchants will be consulted before definite action. The car aims to provide night express service with prompt shipments, not interrupting freight or regular passenger traffic.
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New Valley Interurban Line
Lawrence
Kansas City
Self-made man debated on breeding and wealth
In a sharp reflection, the piece questions whether wealth and self-reliance imply refinement. It notes that even in extreme heat some hold long standing resentments, suggesting wealth does not guarantee cultured upbringing. The tone remains pointed and opinionated.
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Parié
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Rome
London
Carso
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Stokhod
Florina
Monastir
Sofia
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A. Young
V. S. Guyer
YM. A
Justice Supreme Court
A. Graham
Silas W. Porter
Judson West
Arthur Capper
Stas
W. Y. Morgan
Sec
J. T. Botkin
F. B. Brown
W. W. Cook
C. Evans
Walter L. Payne
Matt Weightman, Jr
John Bramlage
DP. B. Dyer
Fred Knapp
Frank Organ
J. ‘Pl Little
Otis
Alien
Ben S. Gaskill
W. C. Lansden
S. M. Johnson
Margaret Grandle
WJ. Dayal
D. F. Callahan
S. A. Buckland
J. Ve Cckville
Frank Eg. Smith
Robert Focht
Ree Briggs
Levy
Union Pacific
Quacters
Utilities Commission
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