New Man Reaser Wins Billett Street Macadam Franchises
July city council session in Lawrence ran from 9:30 to 11:30 pm with Mayor Keeler presiding. Votes covered sidewalk petitions street repairs street lighting and the electric railway franchise for a 20 year term pending amendments and a two week adjournment for city assessor appointment and gas franchise consideration.
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Billett Street
Reaser
Keeler
Wider
Ellis
Bond
Williams
Grean
Watt
McFarlane
Kasold
Itazen
West
Lindsey
Roscall
Hazen
Lawrence
Lindley
Watta
Bridge Street
Oén Hose
Committee On
Oread Cemetery
Alape
Oh. Asher
Dave Littell
J. Churchill
J. N. Macomb
Kr. Sharpe
Sharpe
Prairie Oil and Gas resumes drilling in Kansas field
Has resumed drilling in the Buffalo district of Kansas where Prairie Oil and Gas began operations about ten years ago. The firm, with nearly sixty wells, connects to its Neodesha refinery, continuing its established field production.
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Chanute, Kang
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Kansas Eld
Buffalo
Suit for Breach of Promise by Minor in Concordia
Norman H Grove a minor daughter of a farmer near Concordia Kansas sues Philip Provost a wealthy farmer near Ames for 315000 damages claiming breach of promise of marriage. Provost failed to appear for the wedding twice when the priest and guests were gathered.
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Concordia, Kans
Norman H. Grove
Philip Provost
Ames
Provost
General Strike Favored at Industrial Union Convention
The Industrial unionists adopt a preamble to their new constitution declaring general strike as the only method to uphold workers' interests. The July 4 convention in Chicago endorses this stance and calls for united action.
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Chicago
The
Industrial Unionista Haa
Rural Free Delivery Routes Grow to Over Thirty Thousand
A statement from the fourth assistant postmaster general shows on July 1 the total rural free delivery routes in operation across the United States reached 32 058, up from 24 168 a year earlier, with many more petitions for additional routes pending.
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Washington
Postolica Department
United States
Controversy Over KU Medical Dept Settled in Kansas City
An eight year dispute between the medical profession and the council over KU medical department admission to the city hospital clinic ended with the passage of an ordinance by both houses granting KU a weekly weekday clinic day at the hospital for student care and demonstrations.
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Hertson Massieusette
Winthrapst Us
Massachusetts Street
Lee Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
Santa Fe
Union Par Cific
Ir. A. Gilford
Court House
South Park
Ohio Street
Paul R. Brooks
Guy
Kansas City
University of Kansas
City Hospital
Kansas University
Mitchell Guilty of Fraudulent Activities in U S Court
Senator J T Mitchell was found guilty by a jury in a United States court of practicing before government departments in Guanajuato Mexico and other frauds. The case involved over 1 million in damage and affected more than 200 people, with property loss and a cloudburst cited as context for the event.
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Portland
Qrc
J. T. Mitchell
United States
Guanasjuato
Mexico
Oregon
Devlin Affairs Rumor Sparks Western Bankers Debate
Topeka July 4 A liabilities statement shows J Devlin owes 2 810 000 with 1 200 100 to First National Bank Topeka 300 000 to Central Bank Topeka and 76 000 to Bank of Topeka. Other losses listed include Baltimore trust Kansas City banks Chicago institutions and New York trusts. A creditors committee plans to draft a basis for future Devlin estate management as talks continue. The First National Bank may reopen after doors close. no decision yet.
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Topeka
Kans
J. Devlin
Koowa
Natonal Vank
Central Bank of
Bank of Topeka
Baltimore Trust Company
National Bank of Commerce
Kansas City
American National Bank of Kansas City
City National Bank of Kansas City
Fourth National Bank of St. Louis
Central Trust Company of Chicago
Com Exchange Bank of Chicago
Continental Bank of Chicago
New York Trust Company of New York
First National Bank
Missouri Corporation
Deaviin
T. J Bradey
National Bank
Nasional Bank
Iary
Devlin
C E. Nawley
First National
Charles
Glead
A. A. McCanaghan
Chicago
Jobes
Devila
Gould Interests Consolidate Pittsburg Coal Group
Gould interests complete control or majority stakes in nearly all Pittsburg district coal companies including Central Coal and Coke Wear Coal and Pittsburg and Midway plus Nevins and J K Crowe consolidations. Santa Fe Deviin interests remain sole major holder not yet under Gould control. Legendary investor stories weave through the era including Lady Gordon and Maksim Gorky’s biographical notes.
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Pittsburg, Kang
Pittsburg
Gould Ioterasts
Westerd Coal and Mialog Company
Central Coal and Coke Company
Gould
Wear Coal Company
Spittsburg and Midway Coal Company
Nevins Coal Company
Rie
J. Kk. Crowe Coal Company
Pon
Tratd
Nterests
Santa Fe Or
Deviin Interesta
Peculiarities of Glass and City Gas Ruling
The article notes manganese reddening glass under sunlight and radium color changes, with F Fischer studying ultraviolet effects showing a mercury lamp in quartz producing violet hues in some glasses due to manganese allicate. It also reports Judge Groescup upholding a restraining order stopping Chicago from enforcing a 15 cent gas tax.
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Ste William Crookes
F. Fischer
Groescup
Chicago
Fersen Family Noted for Military Service Across Nations
The article traces the Fersen lineage from Highland Macpher sons who settled in Sweden, adopting the name Fersen and spreading to Russia. It highlights Baron Fersen, captain of the Izumrad, who reports to the czar after blowing up his vessel to avoid capture, and Count Von Fersen, a Field Marshal in French service who once served Marie Antoinette and was killed by a Stockholm mob amid Crown Prince rumors.
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Baron Fersen
Izumrad
Highland Macphersons
Sweden
Mao
Fersen
Russia
Count von Fersen
Marie Antoinette
Varenne
Stockholm
Crown Prince of
Roosevelt presses for armistice as peace talks continue
News recounts Roosevelt resuming efforts toward a Washington backed armistice after arranging peace talks with Russia and Japan. It notes the secrecy of communications and gives a vivid anecdote of John W. Mackay guiding tourists at the Great Comstock mine with Andrew D. White among his visitors.
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St Petersburg
Russia
Washington
Roosevelt
John W. Mackay
Comstock
Cause of Brights Disease According to D T Macdonals
D T Macdonals argues a mental life and overindulgence drive Brights disease in high society circles in Washington. He cites overactivity and worry as factors and downplays alcohol as a major cause. Robert Rogers, Boer prisoner in Ceylon, sails for Holland after four and a half years, with Britain warning on parole implications.
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D T. L. Macdonals
Bright
Washington
Robert Rogers
Ceylon
Holland
Africa
Rogers
Cayton
Britain
Berlin Paper Urges German Merchants Closer Ties to Argentina
A Berlin newspaper prints a communication from fluents Ayres urging German merchants to foster closer relations with Argentina to unlock prosperity and broad trade. The writer warns that delaying could leave Germany unable to compete with the Yankees.
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Berlin
Fluenos Ayres
Sand Fanchera
Pach
Argentinia
Uban
Danish Japanese Company Plans Copenhagen Trade Hub
Danish Japanese trading venture organized to operate broadly in the Far East trade. They propose using Copenhagen free trade port as a distributing center and aim to capture a sizable share of oriental trade currently held by Germany and England managed by prominent Copetagan merchants.
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Copenhagen Free Trade
Copenhagen
Germany
England
Sage and Gould Relations Highlighted in Gould Enterprises Ties
Russell Sage valued George Gould highly and supported projects led by Gould's eldest son. Sage, a director in many Gould ventures, met Young George when he was a cler k in his father's office and admired his attention to detail. Sage even sought pricing knowledge on railroad equipment, receiving accurate answers from George.
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Russell Sage
George Gould
Mr. Gould
Gould
Sage
George
Attica
Dusk or Ceiling Fans at Grabbar Bros For Comfort
Do not heat up this summer. Bring the mountains to you with a Dusk or ceiling fan from Grabbar Bros. Large stock, inexpensive and efficient. A 12 inch desk fan uses little more power than a candle. If wiring is needed we offer quick service with in house electricians. Fixture room on the second floor is filled with up to date fixtures. Low price and first class quality.
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Grabbar Bros
GEM CITY BUSINESS COLLEGE Catalogue Ad
An 1900s style notice for GEM CITY BUSINESS COLLEGE Quincy Illinois invites readers to request a free 64 page illustrated catalogue. It promises student photos testimonials penmanship samples and details on tuition books and board for stenography or bookkeeping careers.
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Kasold
Kasald
Ed Maoderille
Mapl- Grove Cemetery
Board of Education
Committee On
W. Brown
GEM City Business College
Quincy
Illinois
Lst
D. L. Siusselman
Prest
Uipey
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