Merchants Bureau Plans Institute for Store Forces
A meeting in Lawrence discusses forming a downtown merchants institute for shop employees with potential university co operation. Officers to be elected, and plans considered for a midwinter clearance sale and cooperative window unveiling as part of broader retail education efforts.
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Committee of Merchants’ Bureau
Ae Patown Merchants
Lawrence
Wmay
Chamber of Commerce
G. Ingham
St. Louis
Ingham
Merchants’ Bureau
Rio
Proposed World Flight Aims Four Continents Route
A Dutch aviator plans a world flight leaving May 25 from a distant airfield. The chief instructor at the Berg military aerodrome leads a committee of aviation engineers meteorologists and bankers backing the project. The route includes West Indies to the Americas and back home with seaplane development seen as key.
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Mans Trip
Ae Fom
Berg
Airdome
West Indies
America
Aeronauticalland En
Money Changes Hands (Continued From Page 3)
A transcript reveals claimed pleas by Governor and remarks on parole cases. The text alleges discussions of monetary influence by Pollman and Davis, with denials of money in exchange for leniency. It notes a confrontation involving the governor’s son and references a purported trap and denouement.
Kansas lawmakers seek inquiry into pardon and parole system
Senator Ben Hegler and Reps H K Lindsley and Harry T Dedrick joined former Governor Henry J Allen in demanding a legislative investigation of Kansas pardon and parole workings. Allen said recent acts by Governor Davis outraged law abiding citizens and called for remedial laws to protect Kansas youths and state integrity.
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Wichita
Kan
Associated Press
Ben’ Hegler
H. K. Lindsley
Harry T. Dedrick
Sedgewick County
Kansas
Henry J. Allen
Davis
Allen
Pardon Plot Tied to Kansas Governor's Son at Topeka Hotel
A Kansas Journal report alleges Russell G. Davis, son of Gov. J. M. Davis, accepted 4250 for delivering a pardon to Fred W. Pollman, recorded in room 641 at the National Hotel. A short hand reporter and Journal staff listened as Pollman and Davis discussed delivery and timing.
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Radios Gilvy
Associated Press
National Hotel
Topeka
Rusgell G. Davis
J. M. Davis
Kansas
Fred W. Pollinus
Forgen
la ‘Cypne
Kam
Kangas City
W. (. Millar
Belvidere
Kan
Journal
Pollman
Journal Today
Art
Russell Davis
State House
Russil Davis
Warenrdine
Pollan
Labor unions report higher wages but shorter hours in 1924
The United Press notes the Bureau of Labor Statistics found 894,348 union members in 68 cities had an average hourly wage of 3.04 dollars in May 1924, up from 1923, while total hours worked showed reductions across eras. Stone masons and bricklayers topped the pay scale, with other trades varying by weather and task.
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Ington
Dan
United Press
Bureau of Labor Statistics
United States
Ottawa residents petition to ban three part gas rate
Petitions signed by 740 Ottawa residents were presented to the state public utilities commission seeking to abolish the three part gas rate in Ottawa. The city is the only one where the system operates and previous hearings marked it as a shining example amid protests from Wichita, Neivton, and Hutchinson. The petition charges the rates are discriminatory in favor of large consumers.
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Torcka
Kan
Ottawa
Utilities Commission
Wichita
Neiyton
Hutchinson
Fire hazards from paint and rags prompt warnings
A fragmentary note warns that oily rags and paint scraps kept in boxes or drawers can ignite spontaneously, causing fires. The message stresses immediate disposal or proper storage to prevent dozens of yearly blazes.
Wheat and corn futures rise enterprising Trading in Chicago
Wheat prices climbed briskly on calendar date trading with strong buying by a large seller. May futures touched 1.81 before profit taking and weekend adjustments left May at 1.80 3-4 and July at 1.54 1-8. Corn and oats rose slightly as cash discounts kept corn under pressure, while hogs steadied with the grain market.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Chicago Livestock Prices Shift Across Markets and Cats
Chicago market notes show US Department of Agriculture tags, varied cattle and hogs prices, with 950 top 300 pound butchers and 10.50 to 10.85 for top cuts. Kansas City brief cites cattle and hogs shifts, plus volume figures and week comparisons. Wall Street-day recovery follows, with Du Pont and General Motors near record highs.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Kansas City
U. S) Department of Agriculture
Boloena
Wall Street
New York
R. H. Macey
Century Ribbon
Continental Insurance
Nash Motors
Grain market prices and directions from Chicago and Kansas City
The report lists mixed grain quotes with wheat and corn varying by grade and month futures. Wheat ranges from 1.70 to 1.98 in various grades, corn mostly unchanged around 1.19 to 1.22, rye and oats noted, and Kansas City futures show wheat around 1.72 to 1.46 with corn near 1.23. Hay market activity shows cars unchanged to lower, with alfalfa priced 24.50 to 26.50 and other hay grades listed.
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Wharley
Mila Maize
Kansas City
Kansas City Hay Market
Government Bonds Market Summary
Government bonds trading in New York shows Liberty Bonds of 4 1/4s at 101.50 and Fourth 4 1/4s at 105.7, with other 12s and 8s noted. Prices reflect varying bid offers as investors assess treasury issues and municipal prospects amid market fluctuations.
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New York
Ton
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Displays Freak Cars Show Berlin Exposition Oddities
The German automobile exposition in Berlin offered no reasonably priced cars or notable standard design improvements. Prices ranged from 8000 to 10000 marks with many freak features such as a rear engine or a kitchenette equipped car. Manufacturers focus on sturdy local production, while parts are increasingly assembled from standard specs. The market remains weak for conventional designs as rain and heat concerns deter popular top configurations. Also noted is London’s Billingsgate fish market handling nearly 200000 pounds daily.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Pounasis
Germany
China ousts last of Ching dynasty in abdication uproar
Pekine reports detail the abdication of Pu Yi the last Manchu emperor after a forced signing of a new abdication document and removal from the inner palace. The republic moves to seize imperial property and establish a museum for artifacts while monitoring the former ruler's residence under strict government oversight.
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China
Pekine
Associated , Press
Hswan Tung
Forbidden City
Shui Ching
Republic
Feng Yu-hsiang
C. T. Wane
Agencf
Feng
Prisoners Well Treated in Prussian Prisons
Berlin reports indicate Prussia is reforming prison life by rewarding good behavior with lighter punishment. Hair remains on heads, rooms include plants, better meals follow, and dark cells are abandoned. Working hours shrink to nine for inmates showing study inclination and orderly conduct.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Sound Money Makes Berlin Grow in 1924 Population Rise
Berlin gains residents according to 42,885 people counted in the first months of 1924. The Associated Press reports the renten mark stabilization helped Berlin become a better place to live. In Stuttgart the best selling novel Zwei Menschen by Richard Voss has sold 500,000 copies.
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Berlin
Associated:* Press
Germany
Stuttgart
the_Associated Press
Richard Voss
Opportunity to buy established Lawrence business
An owner with other ventures offers a well established city business for sale in Lawrence. Buyer can receive extra favorable terms if purchase is completed before February. Contact the owner by writing to G 5, care Journal- World.
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Lawrence
Care Journal- World
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