Westgard Promotes Golden Belt Road Plan and Good Roads Meet
A. L. Westgard advocates a nationwide standard road project called the Golden Belt as the Auto and Good Roads Club plans a meeting to discuss road legislation. The Pathfinder trip from a county exhibit indicates heavy backing for a north to south route with an estimated 10 million dollar spend to create a solid rock road from east to west, with Lawrence supporters eager for further developments. The Lawrence Automobile Roads Association will convene at the Merchants Association to select delegates for a state meeting in Wichita on the nineteenth of the month, proposing legislative drafts to fix vehicle taxes and fund road improvements.
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Amay
United Star
Weetgard
Yepark
Weir
Ward
Waurists
Lawrence Avutemobbe Huads” Association
Ue Merchants Association
Peoples State Tank
Utes
Wichila
aLure
Liv Bae
Otis
Usttin
University Men Honored as Officers of Chemical Society
Three Kansas university men were elected to offices at the Kan oats vie wetion meeting in Topeka. E. S. Bailey was chosen treasurer, Prof. W. H. Haverhill vice president, and O. G. Vor assistant secretary. Other officers included T. Bucknell of the Argou Te Company and W. S. Smith of United States Steel. Meeting at M. CoA. in Kansas City Saturday night drew many law students and university seniors. Bailey presented a paper on The Devariance of Canned Kraits. Hishone gave a report from the national conference in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turhenmpal Society
Kansas
EU. S. Bailey
Wh. N. Haverhill
TE. Bucknell
Eredory
Smnith
United States
Bae Yea
Nivel Incluston
Kansas City
M. Coa
Kausne City
Wehr In
York
Lash Sumer
E. LS. Bailey Dia
Farket
Bulgin Reports Revival Funds and Treasurer’s Report
The note outlines revival finances totaling 865 dollars with officer Lary Dick the treasurer. It mentions an S804 allocation and expenses including rent, with the entire amount accounted for and bills to be paid immediately.
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Lary Dick
Pasig
Neighborly Kindness Meeting At Y M C A Draws Interest
The Journal World notes a community meeting on Christmas at the Y M C A to discuss dense kind deeds and charitable giving. Organizers expect a large attendance with representation from every city group.
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The
Journal World
Y. M. Cae
Flere
Suffrage Group Discusses Water Quality and Plant Upgrades
Prof Grandville Jones of the University and state sanitary engineer Ries addressed the Douglas County Equal Suffrage Association Saturday at the Court House on water. Jones urged installing an ultra filtration and softening plant to remove iron, noting it would be costly but economical long term as soft water protects clothes and reduces iron in water. The meeting aimed to form a new county women’s organization but focus on water delayed next week’s gathering.
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Grandville Jones
Univversity and State Sanitary Engineer
Ries
Douglas County Equal Suffrage Association
Court House
Jones
Yiltra‘tion
Women Temperance bill debate fills senate galleries
Washington December 16 with galleries packed leaders of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and supporters pressed for the Kenyon and Sheppard bill to stop liquor shipments into dry states. Senators Sanders and Saunders argued the measure would not force inter states rights but would hinder enforcement in wet states. The senate received petitions for and against the bill and discussed its impact on liquor control.
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Washington
Temperance
Eaton
Senate
Kenyon and Sheppard
Sry
Ars
le Senate
Sanders
Wobhiress
Holyfield Presides at Ministerial Alliance Meeting
The Weekly Meeting of the Ministerial Alliance at the V2 MooC jailors discusses recent revi va gatherings. Elected officers include Holyfield as President Maile as Vice President POW Binford as Secretary and E E Stauffer as Treasurer.
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Reviva
Thei
New York Suffragists Begin All Night Walk to Albany
In New York, 22 suffragists depart Courtlandt Park for a 40 mile march toward Albany to deliver a petition to Sulzer on inauguration day. Led by Miss Rezalie Jones General Jones, they march with drum and banners as supporters cheer, planning fourteen days of campaigning and notes for women's rights.
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Allany
Sulzer
Lagint Reuters
Courtlandt' Park
Pilzsimays
Rezalie’ Jones
Jones
Yonkers
Kansans Do Day Trips to Lawrence and Kansas City
E M Rideau of Chanute Kansas spent yesterday in Lawrence. Mrs George Kirchoff Sr and Miss Lillian Kirchoff were in Kansas City for the day.
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E. M. Rideau
Chanute, Kansas
Lawrence
George Kirchoff, Sr
Lillian Kirchoff
Kansas City
Willie Vernsen Taken Back To State Penitentiary
The Lawrence youth Willie Vernsen, paroled after burglary, has had parole revoked and is sent to Hutchinson. He was recaptured after recent Lawrence escapades and then transferred to Lansing for hard labor. His inter racial marriage ended in arrest and a broken honeymoon as his life again turns to prison.
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William Wernsen
Willie ‘Wernsen
Hutchingen
Willie
Lansing
Kan
Jfntchinson
Lawrence
Hutchinson
Vernsen
Aff
Cers
South Lawrénce
Vie -Sarbe
Gueil
Wernsen
Tle
Lansine
Willi Heseon
Meetings To Continue At First Heistian Churc h
Series of meetings led by Rev Milton continues this week at the First church with Rev Eugene McFarland assisting on Wednesday. Mrs McFarland is a prospective candidate for the ministry and draws strong support. McFarland has pastored Rock Island for six years and previously at St Louis. He is offered a higher salary to move here as pastor. Sunday services drew a large crowd with several new members joining after Rubin Rose meetings. Prof and Mrs Rose slated to lead services tonight.
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Pedd
CL i
Milton
Eugene McFarland
Rockhaul
St. Louis
Rubin-Rose
Mrs. Rose
Extension Department Moves Great Success in State Education
A late nineteenth to early twentieth century report details the Extension Department's rapid growth since 1910. It notes the division's expansion, number of rooms and staff, and outreach to high schools and cities, including lectures by Milton Fairchild and Ralph Spotts. The document records teaching courses, library programs, and statewide clubs while citing dates from 1909 to 1912 and a visit by a Stanford educator preparing a spring term lecture series.
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Smk
Fraser Tull
Price
Peon Gesell
Wieh
Ralph Spotts
My. Spotts
Estensian Peart
Tna
Milton Fairchild
Kabsaz
Witnsas
Tureau
Natronitplate
Tlie Munsie
Birreau
Owen
Final revival meeting draws thousand to auditorium
Report of a large three week Methodist revival led by Dr Bulgin, with estimates of up to two thousand attendees. The town notes many conversions and backsliders awakened, praising the sermons and the effect on local churches as the revival nears its end.
Churches Take Up Work In Turbulent Parish Scene
A fragmented community report notes church groups mobilizing youth, charity, and tithe drives amid local disputes. Officials seek cooperation as devotional activities and parish events continue on limited pages.
Safety First Warns Rail Safety From Commission Report
The Interstate Commerce Commission urges stricter railroad safety after a sixth annual survey links many accidents to carelessness and poor equipment. The report highlights dangerous roadways and weak tracks as primary factors and calls for enhanced inspection, better signaling, and safer policies nationwide.
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Uecunty
Chemical
Bulgin
Grandville
Suffrage’ ‘Association
W. G. . Vu. Ck’ Galleries
Holyfield
New York
New York City
Albany
New-York
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Hutchins
State Penitentiary
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Tutinoig
Adams
Stanford Urisity
Seney
Stanford
Mokster
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Lawrenin
Arceunt
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Stamline
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Laavren
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Rose
Sudines
Ted
Wien
Carl
Seth
Guy
Pirmant
Forelgin
Pal Hevisal Itera
Srreees
Pio
Pier Zeny
Adenele
Eve Milere
Beata Mediacelanedl
Fife
Nealtingal Wlore
Safety First
Commerce Commission
Congress
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PU Lane
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