Government backs monopoly on meat car lines and facilities
The Federal Trade Commission urges President Wilson to declare a government monopoly over refrigerator and meat transport cars, packing plant facilities and stations, with railroads licensed to own and operate. The report argues current service is unequal and risks monopolistic control by the big five packers, and cites proposed remedies including government acquisition and regulated operation.
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Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
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Teapre
Thomas E. Wilson
Wilson & Co
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Bandit chase in Texas ends after pursuit fails
In Candelaria Texas August 24 an American search for gang member Luciardo Colonehe ended when his horse died and he escaped on a mule Capt Leonard Matlack reported that a Carranza outpost halted the chase near Cayaime and Jose Sanchez fear of a clash prompted a return to the border after a conference The American Retail Jewelers Association planned to urge repeal of the jewelry war tax at its Chicago convention today.
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Candelaria
Texas
Jesus Renteria
Pilares Mountains
Luciardo Colonehe
Leonard Matlack
Mailirek
Col. Langhorne
Carranza
Cayaime
Jose Sanchez
American National Retail Jewelers’ Association
Chicago
Snow Flurried Briefly In Hornell Amid Sunshine
In Hornell New York August 26 a brief snow shower lasting five minutes occurred despite sunny skies. The event melted almost immediately and no significant accumulation was reported.
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New York
Hornell
N.Y
Edge Hill Road to Gain Concrete Paving
After two years of talks the city commission approved an ordinance for concrete paving on Edge Hill Road at Fort Thatchker place. The 31 foot wide improvement will connect Louisiana and Tennegave streets with a tar filled macadam base and be funded by the local benefit district. Halland Wheeler will draft plans as contracts are prepared for the Edge Hill and Oak Hill cemetery roads in the same contract.
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Fort Thatchker Place
City Commission
Louisiana
Tennegave
Texessee
Ohio
Oak Hill
City Budget Drafts $113654 Yearly Cost for Lawrence
The city commission approved a 1920 budget totaling about 113654 to run Lawrence for the year, largely covered by a 15 mill tax levy. The general fund, funded by taxes and various fees, supports departments including health, nursing, hospitals, and cemetery care, with 45700 from taxes and 12900 from other sources. A 2 percent dividend from utilities and licenses fills general fund gaps, while the improvement, fire, and library funds receive allocations from the general fund and other sources.
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Lawrence
Pas
Manle Grove Cemetery
LA Isao Improvement Fan Oh
Tad Tark Fuel
Whiteway Punt Library Fund
Gold scarcity drives demand as prices rise in Lawrence banks
A Lawrence merchant deposited nearly 100 in gold coins at a local bank. Bankers report little physical gold circulating, with gold certificates also scarce. Officials note gold held only in Federal Reserve vaults and discuss calls to redeem silver certificates. Topeka lenders increasingly demand cash payments, reflecting high gold prices and economic strain.
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Lawrence
Federal Reserve Banks
Topeka
Austrian reply on peace treaty discussed by Allies
Paris August session of the supreme council reviewed Austrian response to the peace treaty. The discussion continued from yesterday as Tremier Clemenciesu attended the chamber of deputies, and no council session was held this afternoon.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Council
Tremier Clemenciesu
Chamber of Deputies
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Judge Lindley
Marriage licenses granted by Probate Judge Lindley to Harry Dunn of Baldwin and Wenona Royd Wil of Ingnd Wenona for Baldwin.
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Harry
Wenona Wil- Royd
Dunn
Baldwin
Kennedy athletic director push roars in Lawrence
Chancellor Hank Strong cuts vacation to Lawrence to tackle the university athletic board issue amid a Kennedy bid. Business leaders circulate petitions and plan interviews with alumni to back Kennedy, while a Boosters Club forms to rally support and extend athletic leadership at KU. A Spokane election on city worker raises adds to the day’s public affairs.
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Hank Stronger
Estes Park
Lawrence
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A R. Kenney
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Board of Administration
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Ford thieves target cars left in good order at Beebe residence
Police chief J H Monroe reports Ford thieves operated in the 700 block of Vermont Street taking touring cars that were in perfect running condition. The Beebe vehicle at 24 Vermont Street was found deserted and later returned to its owner. The incident aligns with other recent thefts in the area.
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J. H. Monroe
J. F. Beebe
Vermont Street
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Hess
Jean
Transportation Now The Larger Problem
Arnost Traeck leads a transportation tour across Danales county with state and agricultural officials guiding visitors. The excursion will start at the Chamber of Commerce in Lawrence and move to Leavenworth, using provided transport and meeting regional horticulturists en route.
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Danelas County
Cuilese
Deonneice
Douglas County
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Oserthee County
Franklin Coon Society
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Leavenworth Coty
Dearworth Horticulturists
Rasatbie
Blame Soviets for U S Race Rioting
A distorted clipping claims Soviet interests influence U S race riots, citing unnamed officials and media coverage. The text references investigations and tensions between Washington and foreign entities, arguing for Soviet hands in domestic unrest and propoganda shaping.
Veaillis af Fran Guest of Mars
Veaillis appears as a guest of Mars during a 40 feat event.
Thief Jailed After Double Car Theft Case
Sheriff reports a man linked to two car thefts in Shivaee County. Police say the suspect stole a Ford and a White sedan last May, driven to nearby towns, and was later charged with breaking into a shop. Witnesses describe a tense pursuit ending with the suspect in custody.
Wheat Durability Prairie News Notes State Farming Efforts
Farmers across the state push wheat production amid uncertain markets. A report highlights a new crop stand in Kane County adapted to drought and cold, with researchers outlining improved seed varieties and cultivation techniques.
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Fox
Kane
Willard Plans New Ranch Hiring Japanese Workers
An article describes Willard proposing to hire Japanese workers for his forthcoming ranch. The text includes garbled phrases and multiple scattered terms, but centers on speculation about labor and construction at a new rural operation.
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Willard
Unclear OCR fragment on flu vaccine and serums
Fragmentary text references flu illness vaccines and serums with disjointed names and phrases. No coherent events, dates, or identifiable entities emerge from the readable portion.
Honoton Overland Traveler Sells Home in Lawrence
The traveler from Portland area is arriving in Lawrence today to set up his residence at a new home. He plans to establish ties with local residents and update them on his journey.
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Honoton Overland
Lawrence
City Considers Free University Laboratory Aid Inspections
The State Board of Health discusses granting full equipment and university running of a city laboratory to support inspections. Lawmakers weigh costs and the option to finance the lab by combining testing with city inspection work, aiming to start by January. Commissioner W. W. Cleland backs university collaboration to ease funding.
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MUK
State Board of Health
W. W. Cleland
Combin
City Fire Chief Proposes Lung Motor Use Change
Fire Chief William F. argues city doctors should not be required to operate the lung motor during fires. He says physicians should be called to run it, citing local needs and ongoing protests to city officials. Police and citizens watch for action as debate unfolds.
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William F. Sy
Final Plans For Douglas County Free Fair
The Douglas County fair directors meet at the Chamber of Commerce room tomorrow night to set final arrangements for entertainment features at the free fair.
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Douglas County
Chamber of Commerce
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