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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1913
Page
8
Postal rules outline parcel post eligibility and rates. It covers acceptable contents, postage requirements, insuring up to fifty dollars, and return receipts in lieu of registration. It details weight and zone rates for the first zone within fifty miles and the second zone up to one hundred fifty miles.
The Senate is opening its floor to state editorial association and state bar association members as resolutions pass. A bill banning intermarriages between negroes and whites sits on the Senate calendar while lobbyists face scrutiny with a secretary of state report requested naming all registered lobbyists and their employers.
Washington reports linters obtained by re ginning the 1912 cotton crop prior to January 1 totaling 356,074 bales. Seed crushed amounts to 2,761,594 tons with Oklahoma at 29,925 and Missouri at 31,642. Oklahoma and Missouri seed crushed figures are detailed. In Manila, Jan 4, fighting between American troops and Moros continues near Tula with one American killed and six wounded as a large Moro force attacks. Moros are repelled with heavy losses.
Waskinston reports W. T. Creasy of the Pennsylvania Grange testifying before the house currency reform committee today. He said Pennsylvania farmers and farmers generally oppose Aldrich scheme and that big financiers seek currency control over elasticity. College Vernes Haskell vs Kansas State KU team to travel to Haskell gym for 8 pm tip off tomorrow. Both teams recently beat the Friends team.
Associated Press market report from Kansas City and Chicago covers cash grain prices for Wheat Corn and Oats with receipts and closes. It notes cattle and hog receipts with price ranges and market tone with a bulletins style snapshot of livestock and dairy items.
List of eleven horses including mares in foal and driving team with harness, seven cows with Jersey and Shorthorn lines and milk yields, 56 hogs, two wagons and buggies, harness sets, gasoline tanks, a Mills and other farm machinery, lumber, hedged poles, hay and grain, and assorted household goods including a World’s Banquet range and Round Oak heater. Also includes potatoes and apples. Numerous other items not itemized.
Testimony before the Kansas Public Utilities Commission quotes John Marshall and Herbert on gas price effects. Officials discuss how higher rates could push gas use toward luxury status while gross receipts stay steady as consumption falls. City attorney notes Kansas Natural Gas Company over-collects per meter. hearing resumes at 10 oclock tomorrow.
Baker University five overwhelmed Warrensburg Normal five last night in Warrensburg Missouri with a 58 to 33 victory. Baker led 42 to 4 at halftime as Normals failed to match Methodist team’s basket shooting and interference. Normals had a late spurt, but Baker held the edge throughout the game.
Manager Venne of Haskell schedules a Braves contest with Texas A M for November 1 at College Station. The Farners and Mechanics field a strong southern team, promising a tough game for the Braves. Baker and Haskell are set to clash again October 1, with another possible game against Christian Brothers College in St Louis on Thanksgiving Day.
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