Lawrence Journal World Says City Tax Levy to Rise
The Lawrence Journal World notes the city faces a coming tax levy set at 322.95 per 1000 valuation, a figure higher than some Kansas cities but lower than others, impacting residents for the next year. The piece references in advance subscription details and the paper's association with the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
ATEN
Lawrem Kansas
Tee
Lawrence
Kansas Cities
Jitney Service Sparks Public Transport Debate
An editorial review notes jitneys crippling street rail operations in Des Moines while criticizing uneven service and lack of disciplined structure. It discusses open diplomacy, disarmament talks, and legislation on grain trading as part of broader political and economic contention of the era.
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Des Moines
Public Service Corporation
Eee
Bose
Panama stance and bond outlook amid European instability
The article discusses U S policy on Panama and a Senate allocation for the Shipping Board. It notes US insistence that Panama honor prior agreements and White decision on disputed territory. It warns about foreign bonds from Europe and exchange-rate risks, with a $48.5 million appropriation for the Shipping Board for the next year amid possible deficits.
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United States
Europe
Senate
Shipping ‘Board
Shipping Board
Regents Elect New KU Professors and Staff
A Kansas University regents meeting elected two new professors to chemistry and physics and to general and industrial drawing. Fred Stimpson from Harvard was chosen for chemistry and physics, and Capt. A I S Molinard, West Point graduate, for drawing. The panel also authorized hiring a taxidermist and mounting birds, and urged a lightning rod upgrade for the new building.
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Regents
University of Kansas
John Fraser
H. Vail
D. D
J. A. Halderman
C. B. Vines
W. G. Teyney
W.A. Starrett
R. G. Elliott
J. G. Reaser
Fred. FE. Stimpson
Harvard Scientific School
Massachusetts
A. I. S. Molinard
U. S. Regular Army
West Point
Military Academy
Twenty Five Years Ago In Lawrence
A compact historical note from August 24 1898 recalling social and academic life in Lawrence Kansas. Mentions people like Mr and Mrs James M Coat and Mrs Van Hosen, Gene Cliffle and Jim Newhoury traveling to New York, Bean County central committee appointees, and university prospects. Also references Acacia No 9 masons modernization events and local business activity at a mill sales room.
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Lawrence Fily Journal
Lawrence Daily World
James M. Coat
van Hosen
Gene Ciffle
Jim Newhoury J
Newy York
Pahner Cox
Ich
CG. H. Tucker
Repul- Bean County
Central Eqnimites
Bexin Fang
Uni
Stubbsy residence photos prompt pamphlet printing rush
Harril D. Burdick presented Stubbsy residence photographs and a sixteen page pamphlet was ordered for Tuesday. Capper Magazine Company at Topeka delivered live half tone cuts to the Chamber of Commerce, praised for better quality despite rush. Potatoes marketed in Kaw Valley. sacked curls and field rotations priced. Douglas County Building and Loan promotes monthly interest shares. Jenny Lind semi anthracite cart for immediate delivery. Colorado Lump coal on track with price quotes from Derby Grain. Local ads mention bicycle sales and a Black Seal tobacco brand.
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Harril D. Burdick
Tolli
Journal-World
Stubbsy
Yopeka
Chamber of Commerce
Col. Burdick
Local residents juggle work travel and family news
A flood of notes from Lawrence and nearby areas covers trips and visits. Mrs J E Dwyer and Mrs McKone are shopping in Perry. the Harold family tours Kansas and California, returning via Lawrence and Ottawa. School and church events schedule ice cream social August 30, while farmland work includes mowing and plowing by Skeets, H J Dwyer, and O'Dea families.
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H. Barnes
Perry
Kans
Harrris
Lawrence
McKone
Davis
Skeets
Alfred
Arno Taylor
Tonganosie
O'Dea
Jola Dwyer
Clyde Hord
Arthur Skeeting
Colorado
A. McRilt
Chester Hemphill
F. H. Barnes
D. O'Dea
Barnes
Fred Barnhart
Heaven- Worth
Geeroze Sullivan
Taylor, O’dea
Guy Perrot
Alvin Harrold
Los Angeles
California
Charlie "Chayey
Lawence
Mele
Plumindra Farm
T. Pony Creek
Mes
W. J. Frost
C. E. Cook
te_ Lawrence
J. H ‘Michaels
Kansas City
Gladys Barnhart
Ion
Wichita
Young
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Massachusetts Street
Chicago
A.R. Keater
Hartford Building
New York
Franklin P. J. Alcorn
Marbridge
Lynee
Kansas
Augus
Wilson
Houses
Congress
Sir Rens
Senator Reed
Missouri
Uncle Sam
Shatyou
Panama
Republican Daily Journal
McCulloch’s
Washington
Cepitol
MASONS _ Acacia No. 9
Audi
Paul Lange
W. M
W. H. Mays
Zephyr
Irwin Sutton
NC. Tracy
Mound Cis
W. L. Biges
Weither Unstafson
Kansas’ Military Academy
Douglas County Building, and Loan Association
Dqnor South Perkins Bldg
Jenny Lind
Griffin Coal Co
Car of Colorado
Derby Grain Co
A, TD. Weadley
Gus
Lawrence Clear
Hanna
Reno
Ostman
Charles.Puckett
Graham
Eyer Bros
Pesuineit
P. M. Pord
Muimbet
Morni Ss
Shine Park
Lear
Harmon
J.B. Diryée
Mers
Lover
J. E. Dwyer
Marion Weoiward
Laurence
Richardson
Glenn Barqshart
Gladys
Jarbale
Messip
H. G. Skeets
Houge
B. C. Stoub
Junction
City
Hred Huaynon
Six Corners
Mig
Arthur Skeets
Lawren
Jarbilo
Kelsall
Marger
McCleary
O 'Phursday
Mass
Zepayr Bakery
Lexington Iota Coal
McCollach
Cologato Jump
Nat Sloane
New York City
Lawrence, Ee
Cat of
Eastman Kadaks
Kedale Supplies
McCulloch’s Drug Store
Phillip Young
Salina
Lowmans
Peru
Musical Bulletin
P. P. Claxton
Commissioner of Education
Bell's Music Store
Erst al
Mert Hanis National Bank
Merchants
National
Leavenworth
Cherokee
Old Ben Purity Franklin Co
Illinois
Peacock and
Arkansas
Canon City
Colorado Petroleum Coke
Raw Valley Fuel Co
Phote
Will Pendleton, Mgr
Puy
Shiwnee Conny
Flosh Bewis
Gould
Pyle
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