University of Nebraska probes for chancellor pick
Column endorses Dr Frank Strong as ideal Nebraska chancellor candidate, praising his education leadership and business acumen while noting his unlikely departure from Nebraska to Kansas. Also reports stockholders meeting for Watkins National Bank and local notices including bakery promotion and a death in Lawrence.
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Nebraska University
Kansas University
Chanel
University of Ne
Pat Beach
University of Kansas
Strong
University of Nebraska
Board of Regents
Kansas
Dr. Strong
Nebraska
Frank Strong
Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence National Bank
Lawrenc
Lawrence
Geo. W. Kuhne
Walling’s Corner
Emporia
Kans
Texas
Leroy N. Walling
Real Estate Exchange
Notice of Pinal Settlement in Ludvigtov estate
Notice from Lipily Journal November 27 1908 announcing a Pinal Settlement for the estate of Reuben W Ludvigtoff deceased. Exectrix to apply January 11 1909 in Douglas County Probate Court for an allowance for services and attorney fees and a final settlement and discharge. Includes references to heirs and local adverts.
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Lawrence Lipily Journal
Reuben W. Ludvigtov
Touglas County
Kansas
ag-Executrix
Aunice B. Ludington
Well Known Shoe Man Heads the Commercial Club
Chas Starkweather elected president for the coming year at the Commercial club meeting. Officers chosen include Vice President Paul A. Dinsmoor, Secretary J. N. Van der Vries, Treasurer R. E. Protsch, and Executive Committee members Robinson, Heaford, and Caryan. A resolution urged support for the Haskell Indian School. A banquet date was shifted to avoid inauguration night. Numerous personal notes follow.
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Chas
Starkweather
Commercial Club
Paul A. Dinsmoor
J. N. van der Vries
Kansas Seeks 438000 From Congress Over War Militia Costs
Kansas claims nearly 438000 for costs of state militia in border conflicts during 1864 1868 1869 and 1875 including bonds issued to pay expenses while repelling invasion threats from Missouri bands and clashes tied to the Quantrell raid. John C Nicholson will present the claim in Congress with proceeds to the state university if paid.
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John C. Nicholson
Kansas
Washington
Congress
Missouri
Ted
Nicholson
Freeto State
Lawrence
New England Emigrant Aid Society
Bert Davis Dead Well Known Hack Driver Dies
Bert Davis a prominent city hack driver died at 4 30 pm after a brief illness. He had been ill some time and refused his medicine despite efforts by Donnelley Bros. to persuade him. The funeral will be at 2 pm tomorrow from Warren Street. He leaves a mother sister and four brothers.
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Bert Davis
Bert
Don Rnelley
Warren Street Baptist Church
Donnelley Bros
Late Shopping A Habit Campaign For Early Christmas Buying
Local merchants push for early Christmas shopping to dodge holiday crowds. City shoppers are urged to buy now, ensuring better selection and attentive service. Merchants argue waiting until the last minute repeats an old Saturday trading habit and risks leftovers.
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Lawrence
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
How New Law Works. Soldiers Age Pension Rise
The article explains pension increases for aging veterans under a 1890 law replacing disability rules with an age based system. It notes 100 percent higher pensions in some cases and outlines historical screening by surgeons. Also mentions long past debates and the shift toward elder veteran comfort as they pass away. Nell Afr Saphedde is quoted regarding liking lady fingers and Belle comments on holding a girl's hand.
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Topeka
Cape Cod
Topeka Commission
New Jersey
Wisconsin
National Cranberry Association
United States
Des Moines
Congress
Nell
Afr
Saphedde
Independence Adopts Commission Form of Government
Independence Kan December 8 19 Today voted to adopt the commission form of government by 118 to 922 ballots cast. Every ward except Mayor Stichs went for the change his ward voting against it by 30. Opponents had predicted a rebuke to the present administration.
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Kan
Stich
Girls College Boom Lifts Women’s Education Rise
New York press notes rising female college enrollment with Bryn Mawr Smith Mount Holyoke Trinity and others expanding. Catholic Trinity near Washington reports building enlargements to accommodate growth as tuition may rise. Merchants team score and Barteldes highlights appear amid scattered sports lines.
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Bryn Mawr
Pasy
Helen Taft
Smith and
Mount ‘Holveke Colleges
Trinity
Washington Jetty
Douglas County Fair Association Elects Directors
Stockholders meet to reelect the same directors for the coming year and plan a fair next fall. Board to elect officers in January. Members regret not holding a fair this year due to spring floods, but optimism returns as weather improves and farming conditions rebound.
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Douglas County Fair Association
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