Great Fort to Fort Highway Opens After Long Construction
A long awaited Fort to Fort highway linking Douglas county towns was completed in 1919. The 18.27 mile road cost about $950,662.09 with bonds and federal aid funding. The project spans Grant Lawrence Waterford Kanwaka and Lecompton townships, featuring 18 foot slabs and a five foot earth shoulder.
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Fort To Fort
Douglas County
Lawrence
Topeka
Fitzpatrick Farm
Big Springs
Fort Tq - Fort
Geo. C. Brune
Grant Township
Chas. Robinson
Watervea Kanwaka
Lecompton
Douglas
Benefit District
Fort to Fort road project bids and approvals
The record lists bids and actions on the Fort to Fort road in Kansas. Zieger & Dalton Construction Co of Junction City won 411 267 10 for three sections. Details include Lawrence Nith Street improvement to connect with the Fort to Fort road, August 1921 and a November 1921 bond bid by Central Trust Co of Topeka for 200 000 dollars to aid road construction. A June 1922 bid by Brown Crummer Co of Wichita for 82 000 dollars in bonds to aid completion.
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United States Secretary of Agriculture
Board of County Commissioners
Fort
Fort To
Fort Road
Board of County Commissioner's
Board of County ‘Commissioners
List & Gifford
Board of County
C. C. Clark& Co
Cook & O’brien
Board of County Commissiners
City of
Lawrence
Board of Unty Commissioners
The
Central Construction Co
List & Gifford Gestruction Co
Fidelity National Bank & Trust Co
Brown-Crummer Co
Wichita
Kansas
Zieger & Dalton Construction
Junction City
Nith St
Grant Township
N. 7Th St
A. R. Young Construction Co
Kansas City
Central Trust Co
Topeka
Kan
Kansas School Funds Show End-Year Balances and Interest
The Kansas five school funds permanent, University, Normal, Agricultural College and Stormont Library ended their fiscal year June 30 with bond repayments and interest earnings. Totals include Permanent School Fund 923,970.84 and interest 534,864.30. University Fund 30,766.01 and 11,170.36. Normal Fund 37,250 and 13,472.31. Agricultural College Fund 60,434.10 and 25,457.02. Stormont Library Fund 1,000 and 316.36. State records note bond and cash holdings at year end across funds.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Kansas
University, Normal, Agricultural College and Stormont Library
N. Av .Turner
Normal
Agricultural College
Stormont Library
Rush Pittsburg Work On State Normal Building
Pittsburg Kansas August 22 work on the new gymnasium and physical education building at the State Manual Training Normal is rushed to be ready for fall use. The August term closes this week with over 700 attending. the summer session drew more than 2700. A proposal to replace the 8 week summer session and 4 week August term with two six week summer terms was adopted and will be considered by Normal authorities.
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Pittsburg
Kan
State Manual Training Normal
New Filling Station Planned at Tenth and Massachusetts
Lawrence officials hear plans for a drive in filling station at the northeast corner of Tenth and Massachusetts with two pumps and a double driveway. The project, backed by C A Christy and Sinclair Oil, includes a decorative shrub border and a single washroom for men. City commissioners require a separate washroom for women and will review revised plans next Wednesday.
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Lawrence
Long
C. A. Christy
Sinclair Oil Company
City Commission
Tenth
Massachusetts Street
Sinclair
Plans to Cut Expenses in Atchison
Aug 21. Manager Bert C Wells requests city commission cut municipal costs with a 14.5 mill levy, 2.5 mills below 1920 levy and 1.4 mills under last year. Proposed city raises would be $281,027 versus $809,033 in 1921 and $333,212 in 1920.
City to pass taxing ordinance in Wednesday session
City commission to convene in special session Wednesday night at 7:30 for approval of the taxing ordinance. Last night the levy for weeds sidewalks and related items was discussed along with a likely slight cut in the coming year’s levy. Harry Stucker of Stuecker Construction pressed contract issues over water main work and pipe testing with the city insisting on responsibility for defective pipe after installation. Stucker was granted cost plus 10 percent for deeper ditches than his contract calls for. The Kansas Electric Power Company six month report to July 14 shows $74,430.02 collected and city earnings of $1,488.60 at 2 percent under the franchise.
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Harry Stucker
Stuecker Construction Company
Stucker
Kansas Electric Power Company
Fraternal Congress Sets Montreal Meeting for Aug
The National Fraternal Congress of America plans its annual convention in Montreal from August 28 to 31. Speakers include Harry C. Evans of Des Moines on child life conservation and John A. Milliner on uniform legislation for fraternals. The congress
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Montreal
Milwaukee
Wis
National Fraternal Congress of America
P. Q
Harry C. Evans
Des Moines
Iowa
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
John A. Milliner
Columbus
Order of United Commercial Travelers of America
Emily Noble
Chicageo
Mxensten
Joseph S. Smith
Publicity Bureau
The
Congress
Behal
Edward F. Reimer
Henri Roy
Mederic Martin
Alfred Lambert
Charles Duquette
Canadian Fraternal Association
Harry Wade
Riddlepolis
Ind
Start New Santa Fe Line El Dorado Work Under Way
Work begins on the El Dorado and Santa Fe railway from Bazaar to El Dorado with two construction camps for seven men shovel crews. Plans include quarters for about 100 employees a mile east of El Dorado.
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Santa Fe
el Dorado
Bazaar
el Doraco
Bishops Meet in New York for First Synod of West Indies Branch
Eight bishops of the British West Indies including Dr Huut Son Archbishop of the West Indian Province travel to New York City for the first synod in that city by a branch of the Church of England.
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British West Indies
Huutson
New York City
Church of England
Lawrence to Topeka Road Bond Urges Regional Unity
Aug. 16 Major Los Angeles message from T J Sweeney asks Lawrence to extend goodwill to Topeka and nearby communities. The proposed road is described as a vital artery linking the city to others, fostering neighborly ties and easier trade for the country and townspeople.
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Los Angeles
T. J. Sweeney
Lawrence
Topeka
George Lybrecck
Fifty Two Attend County Institute In Douglas County
Yesterday opened the Douglas county teachers institute with fifty two teachers in attendance. The list names fifty two teachers with home addresses including Lawrence Baldwin Ottawa Lawerence Eudora and Topeka among others. The roll calls many educators from communities across the county.
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Attend County Institute
Douglas County
Teachers’ Institute
Elnora I. Anderson
Lone Star
Ethel Anderson
Kentucky Street
Lawrence
Ning R. Anderson
Richland
Wansak
Alta
Baldwin
Overbrook
Helen Breithaupt
Dora Black
Mc Louth
Rea Clark
Ottawa
Florence Claxton
Ferne Cochran
Malftie R
Haskell Avenue
Hattie W. Hampshire
Wilinn
Huse
Michigan Valley
Dovrothy Henderson
W. Finhth
Helen Oe Exiverton
Lillian Will
New York Street
Ellie Hoard
Tennessee Street
Carrie Hunsinger
Thurrence
Mary Leona
Isaacs
Mary Vanden
Vinland
Eva
M. Lindamood
Toepeka
Mabel Longhnecker
Attyrence
Mildred Longhnecker
Hilda Matthews
New Jersey Street
Riot at Newton During Rail Strike Told by Mahlon Weed
Mahlon Weed, a former railroad guard in Newton, recalls a violent rail strike night when martial law was declared and troops deployed. He describes mobs beating unarmed guards and attacking three KU students in a theater, sparking a 24 hour mob rule. Weed also notes intimidation of guards, dismissive jeers toward the Legion, and threats aimed at the New Orleans Legion convention. Mrs. Lucy Boyd and son Dean and Miss Elizabeth Lenty returned to St. Louis after visiting Newton.
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Newton
Mahlon Weed
Weed
Moving Picture i
K. U
Lane Patton
Paul Kinkel
Huffman
American Legion
Legion
The
New Orleans
Lucy Boyd
Dean
Elizabeth Lenty
St. Louis
John Garrett
Topeka trip for business and car savings plan
Ernest Seidel traveled to Topeka this morning on business. He planned to buy a Superion Chevrolet and bank the savings daily.
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Ernest Seidel
Topeka
Senate seeks accord on final bonus vote in Senate
Washington Aug 22 Senate Republican leaders pressed for a unanimous consent agreement for a final vote on the soldiers bonus bill though several senators objected. The unfinished business would be taken up after the Senate reconvenes Wednesday with four or five opponents seen. If no agreement, passage may stretch for weeks as substitutes and amendments flood the committee draft.
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Washington
Senate
McCumber
Finance Committee
House
BANDS GATHER FOR Legion Convention Parade in New Orleans
New Orleans plans for the American Legion national convention predict the largest display of bands and drum corps in history. More than one hundred units from across the United States will compete in prize contests judged by New Orleans musicians. Prizes total 1000 for first, 500 for second, 250 for third in the band contest. drum corps prizes include 2750 and 100 for second.
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New Orleans
Durin the
American Legion National Convention
United States
Legion
Maying
Leavenworth Bank Receiver Announces Progress
Leavenworth Mr Bishop receiver of the defunct State Savings Bank of Leavenworth reported 160000 collected of about 1000000 owed when the bank closed. Several overdue notes will be sued for payment in a few days and about 1800 depositors urged to file proof of claims to straighten affairs for the first dividend around November 1.
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Leavenworth
Bishop
State Savings Bank of
Iola Memorial Hall Construction Opens Near $80,000 Price
Tola reports site clearance and excavation completed for Iola's new memorial hall. The brick building with stone accents features large exterior columns and an auditorium for 1,400 on the first floor, with project cost around $80,000.
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Tola
Iola
Mrs Roberts and Arline Travel to Kansas City
Mrs PF H Roberts and Slaughter Arline accompanied Mrs J BE Roberts the Roberts family matriarch as far as Kansas City. Her home is Oak Grove Missouri. Mrs F If Roberts and daughter will spend two or three days at WNaraas City.
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PF. H Roberts
Slaughter
Arline
J. BE. Roberts
Dorothy Shelley Returns From KU Summer School
Miss Dorothy Shelley arrived home in Elmdale Kansas this morning after attending summer school at the University of Kansas for several weeks.
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Dorothy Shelley
Elmdale
Kansas
K. U
Mrs Howard McConnell Returns From Visit
Mrs Howard McConnell returned home last night after an eight week visit with friends in Junction City.
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Howard’ McConnell
Junction City
A Jug of Corn and Four Colored Men Jugged by Johns
One gallon of corn whiskey and four colored men were arrested yesterday afternoon on the Fort to Fort road north of Lawrence. Sheriff and county attorney acted on a tip that four negroes were bound for Lawrence with liquor. They stopped a car and found Vern Elliot Otis Sweeney C Nichols and Willie Jackson. Nichols said the liquor belonged to him and the jug to his father.
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Fort Road
Lawrence
Vern Elliot
Otis’ Sweeney
C. Nichols
Willie Jackson
Nichols
Sheriff’s Razor a Total Wreck at Kansas Jail
Undersheriff takes two Kansas City youths into custody for car theft from Swope Park. One boy attempted to saw out with a jail razor left for shaving. Owner of the stolen car will not prosecute. sheriff plans to hand the case to federal authorities for cross state theft. The jail razor is ruined and the sheriff contemplates safer equipment.
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Kansas City
Ralph Lawrence
Inter
Swope Park
Lawrence
Johns
Belfast Judge Nears End of Death Sentence
Lord Justice Andrews, brother of Titanic designer Thomas Andrews, nearly swooned delivering a death sentence in Belfast. His voice failed and he rushed from the court as the sentence ended. The condemned killer, who had murdered a young girl in brutal terms, stood frozen until wardens intervened.
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Belfast
Justice Andrews
Thomas Andrews
New York Street Cars Run By One Man Like Lawrence
Albert Emanuel notes New York and Lawrence both operate large double truck street cars with a single conductor. He recalls earlier strong opposition to one man cars and says the practice now appears successful in the world’s largest city.
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New York
Lawrence
Circus Date Cancelled Due to Strike Conditions
Wellington residents and visitors faced disappointment as the only circus scheduled for the season canceled all dates amid ongoing strike conditions. The announcement impacted youths and families planning outings. Local officials suggested checking for any future reschedulings or alternative entertainments.
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Wellington
New Catholic Church Dedicated in Western Kan
A new Catholic church described as one of the largest and most beautiful in western Kansas will be dedicated here on August 3. The Park Park project marks a major addition to local religious life with a ceremony expected to attract attendees from surrounding towns.
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Park Park
Kanri
Lawrence Topeka Picnic Unites Kansas Farmers On Transcontinental Highway Site
Citizens of Lawrence and Topeka, and nearby farmers, gather at Fitzpatrick farm between the two towns to celebrate a highway opening and foster ties. Lawrence arrives first with bands and speakers, Topeka follows at 1 pm, with dancing and concerts planned. T. S. Sweehey credited for conceiving the idea and driving the effort.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Kansas
Big Springs
Ninth Street
Peoples’ Bank
Elms Pavilion
Win Newmark
T. S. Sweehey
Tour of Orchards Across Arkansas Valley Begins in Arkansas City
A four day tour of Arkansas Valley orchard farms began in Arkansas City under the Arkansas Valley Fruit Growers Association and county arm bureau. About 200 to 400 association members are expected in Oxford for a Saturday gathering. Demonstrations will be given at many fruit farms by Kansas State Agricultural College experts. The route includes Wichita and Morris County with a Belle Plaine picnic as a key event.
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Arkansas City
Nan
Arkansas Valley Orchard Farms
Arkansas Valley Fruit Growers’ Association
County Arm Bureau
Oxford
Dakesy Nevitt
Bellephtine
Valley
Kansas State Agricultural College
Wichita
Morris County
Arkansas Valley
Aad
Agricultural College
Alfalfa Acreage Seen Strong In Southeast Kansas
Secretary J C Mohler of the state board of agriculture reports an unusually large acreage of alfalfa to be sown this month in the southeastern portion of Kansas.
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Topeka
Kan
J. C. Mohler
Board of Agriculture
Marriage License Issued For Wise and McLean Couple
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Marvin Dean Wise of Kansas City Missouri and late May McLean of Topeka. The couple was married by Probate Judge L. je Menger.
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Marvin Dean Wise
Kansas City
McLean
Topeka
L. Je Menger
Quiet Title Suit Filed Against J Hall in District Court
Arena A Allis filed a quiet title action in district court against J Hall and others yesterday. The suit seeks clarification of ownership and real property rights in dispute.
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Arena A. Allis
J. Hall
Family return from Denver trip with relatives
Mrs Sanford Phenicie and family of Denver are seen in town as they finish their summer visit. They will return home tomorrow and are accompanied by Mrs Will Green and her sons Billy and Bobby.
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Chas. E. Sutton
Port
J. G. Cummings
Cummings
State Highway Commission
Kansas School Funds
Sinclair Company
10Th
Sassachusetts
Commission
Fraternal Congress
Lawrence Yesterda
All-Legion
Drs. Welch & Welch the Chiropractors
Arkansas
City
Drs. Welch & Welch the
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