City Council Passes Occupation Tax Plan For Great White Way
The council moved toward a paid police and fire protection system with a proposed occupation tax on all vehicles to fund city services. They approved paving projects, hydrant and street repairs, and debated street lighting costs while reviewing fire department needs and potential reorganization.
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Hishop
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Brocker
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Wilder
Wood
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Ohio
Louisiana
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Ketela
Otfers
Zeblen
Delaware
Locusts Streets
Warren
Murray
Uthae Vora
U. S
C. T. Packer
Kentucky
Ontario
Dl D. Palmer Sant
Miller
Amuter Webile
Kagold
Atfointiet
Ithemised
Thy Council
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Acsun
Bacok
Ain
Adkons
First West
Hirsy
Rhode Istand
SIME
J. Marshal
The
Humane Society
Permissie de
Wat Light Company
C. E. Spring
Massacchusetts Street
Mater
Water, Gas and Electric Light
Ways and Means
Lawrence Links, Heat and Power Co
B& Two
Tennessee
Obin
Warren and
Henry
Lawrence Street Railway and Lighting Co
Monroe family begins extended summer automobile tour
A. Monroe and family depart for an all summer trip across the East. The plan includes visits to Cleveland Boston Portland Montreal and the St Lawrence River route with stops at Pleasant points along the way. Monroe will drive the Packard himself and expects to return in September.
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A. Monroe
Anath Monroe
Agnes Murry
Lawrence
Mir
Monroe
Bik Cyads
Monroe Packard
Nevekind
Ohio
Cleveland
Hove
Erly
Mass
Boston
Salem
Portland
Maine
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Topeka River Floods Hit City and Surrounding Areas
Reports from Topeka describe the Kansas River rising six feet overnight with heavy rainfall. Flooding extends across the city, damaging properties and delaying trains, while creeks overflow and residents are urged to seek higher ground as authorities coordinate relief efforts.
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Topeka
Kansas
Record of a Severe Local Storm and Aftermath in Lawrence
Lightning struck the Bowersock power plant area causing a large outage and fire. The storm roared through Lawrence and western Kansas with heavy rain and hail, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and triggering alarms. Citywide damage included wheat losses and disrupted commerce while heat relief followed the storm with calmer skies.
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Lawrence
Ibs
Keout Perry
Alara
Tran
Ramsas
Bette
Ari
Neal
Dale
Che
Vie Stern
Zimmerman
Cepape
Matas
Kanes
Pour
Aorie
Ottawa
Osnuy
Street Car Work Delayed and Local Business Notices
An OCR fragment reports stalled street car work and local business mentions including Fountain Pen shop and Root Beer at a drug store. It notes water levels at Lake View rising and Square Dealers winning a local dispute while Gustafson reportedly wins, with Kaw River rising nearby and a call to see Fred Fein for electric fans.
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Lake View
Mount Wise
Gustafson
Senate tariff battle prompts limited amendment moves
Washington July 7 Today the senate considered an armored tariff bill with a plan to limit amendments by moving on paragraphs not yet settled. Leaders reserved key changes including corporation tax rates plate glass and paper schedules while others signaled possible future amendments. The debate produced reservations and a bloc vote on unreserved schedules with most committee items agreed after several proposals were rejected.
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Washington
Aldrich
Senate
Bailey
Stone
Brown
Penrose
Oliver
Bristew
TL Wa
Taft Speech At Catholic Summer School Sparks Tolerance Promise
President Taft spoke at the Catholic Summer School in Martebure praising increased national tolerance and denouncing ethnic and religious prejudice. He said the country is growing more tolerant and cherishes freedom from bigotry as the nation marks a civic celebration and a discovery event.
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Martebure
End Patt
Chenin Meoning
America
Qlimaeen
Col Tucker Marries His Nurse in Philippines Era
Col Tucker and nurse Myrtle Cal Tucker wed at Rae home as health issues sent him home from the Philippines. The ceremony followed Dustiean Peace Felix rites with Mrs Platt in residence. local notices list Wolf's Book Store and painting estimates.
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William I. Tech Vr. S.A
Myrtle Woh Heen
Cal Tucker
Philippines
Tealing Dustiea
Felix
Rae
Platt
Prince Philip Za Kalenburg and Other 1907 Scandals Noted
A mixed set of brief items reports Prince Philip Za Kalenburg facing a trial related to the Harden-YouMelihe case, Railroad President Taco, and aviation progress by the Wright brothers at Fort Myer. An epidemic of cattle disease in Lake Charles prompts warnings as hundreds die and carcases remain unburied.
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Berlin
Prince Philip Za
Wrights
Washinton
Phewe
Wright Brothers
Willan
Orville
Fort Myer Tortay
Lake Charles
Camera Parish
Death of A C Griesa in Battle Creek Michigan
Mr A C Griesa a prominent Lawrence resident died this morning in Battle Creek Michigan after an operation at a sanitarium on Thursday The funeral will be announced later He faced illness with fortitude and his death followed a stomach related ailment and heart weakness.
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North Lawrence
Kentucky Street
Ontario
Rhusella
Barker Street
Rhode Island
Cox
Lee
Blaucock
Kennesaue
Warren
Court House
Winthrop
Mippi
Michigan Street
Lawresee
Ada
Battle Creek
Michigan
A. C. Griesa
Griesa
Fate Creek
Gries
Lawrence
Griesa Succumbs to Illness Then Suicide in Kentucky News
Immigrant nurseryman Griesa, who built a recognized chain in the United States after arriving from Germany at age eight, dies in Louisville after complications and personal tragedy. Survived by wife Rachel Boone and three daughters, two brothers, and other relatives. Police report no immediate funeral arrangements. Another note tells of Walter J Honaker, a Louisville businessman, identified his wife’s body from the Ohio river then took his own life.
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Lawrence Aivs
Chalten
Younds
Gallatin
Pattonsburg
Inday
William Christian
Chillicothe
Arthur
Gault
Germany
Giriesa
Lawrence
Gries
Victor Walling
Cumanea
N. AL
Ernest Young
Edna Griesa
William
A. H. Griesa
T. E. Griesa
Co A Griesa
North Cohoeton
N. Y
F. W. Griesa
Naples
N.Y
Rachel .Boone
Griesa
Louisville
Ohio
Walter J. Honaker
Debate Over Liberal Arts Education Sparks National Panel
A National Education Association gathering in Denver heard University of Chicago’s Samuel Williston argue that American liberal arts colleges have failed to attract women or impart lasting value. He warned of diploma chasers, four hour study days, declining discipline, and a weakening moral standard among students. Other educators backed broader health and workload reforms to balance mind and body.
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Denver
Department of Higher Education
National Education Isseum
Samuel Wendell Iliston
University of Chicago
Williston
University of Kansas
Chicago
American College of Liberal Arts
Selvors
William W. Hastings
Springfield
Mags
J. EB
Pueblo
Col
Lightning Kills Six Horses Burns Kilworth Ranch Barn
A bolt struck at midnight at the Kilworth Pleasant Grove ranch south of Lawrence killing six horses and a cow. The three story barn and its contents were burned, causing estimated losses of 85 000 dollars. S W Hegeman confirmed the tragedy at theKilworth office in Lawrence.
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Kilworth Ranch
John L
Wilworth
Lawrence Last Picht
Pipa Line Case Continued in Federal Court
In McAlester Oklahoma on July 7 the gas pipe line case status extends to September 1 as Judge Campbell grants Attorney West additional time to plead for the state. The state reportedly will not uproot the pipe line nor will the railroad company build further GH then.
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McAlester
Okla
Campbell
Jtoday
West
They Caught Smith Stealing Pocketbook
Deputy Sheriff Woods arrested Tommy Smith for stealing a pocketbook containing $1.75 from Mrs. M A Good. Smith appeared before Judge Means who sentenced him to six months in jail for the theft.
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Woods
Tommy Smith
M. A. Good
Smith
Judge Means
Sensational Bathroon Incident in Wellington Hotel Case
The trial resumes with Agnes Varrente on the stand detailing a controversial bathroom episode at a Wellington hotel. Miss Gingles tests to collecting money from Miss Arnold while other witnesses describe tension and alleged coercion during the hearing.
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Chiesa
U. Taly
Wellington
Vomur Gingles
Agnes Varrente
Pebrancy
Gingles
Arneld
Miss Arnold
Thar
Miss Barrethe
Miss Gingles
Ana
Chent
Leeds
Taggart
Vick Springs
Miss Lucy Hargis Hosts Informal Birthday Evening
Miss Lucy Hargis entertained a few friends informally last evening in honor of her birthday. The event was casual and friendly. Mr and Mrs A A Robinson have sent wedding cards announcing the marriage of their daughter Metta Burdick to Dr Merrill Kirk Lindsay Topeka Journal former student and Sigma Alpha Epsilon member.
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Lucy Hargis
A. A. Robinson
Metta Burdick
Merrill
Kirk Lindsay
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Farmers urged to educate sons to raise land value
H C Larimer of Lecompton cites a farmer who resists paying for his sons' schooling yet hopes for higher farm worth. He argues learning boosts farm value, noting farmers ship hogs weekly to Kansas City and benefit from rising prices as soil advantages grow.
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Denver
Farmers of America
Darrs W. Robertsen
Medonald College
Ste Ane de Dellevne
Quebec
Hetiay
H. C. Larimer
Lecompton
Kansas City
Vicini
New President Named for Missouri Agricultural College
Topeka July 7 H J Waters of Missouri has been offered the presidency of the agricultural college of the state university at Caluurbia and will assume duties after formal approval. The appointment comes as a result of the resignation of the former head after a year of service. Local mentions note Waters is a notable figure in agricultural education and related enterprise.
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Mas
Pat- Hawn
Iansas
Ata
Lars Pesettyr
Lise Bern
Snow
Teu
Bell
Fattonsburg
Iime
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas City
Ghee
Bamnerrow
Tareleon
Missenni
Karneas Iy
Jean Waters
Topeks
H. J. Waters
Agricultural Department
Missouri University
Caluurbia
Diene Sune Wultural Eolsheagl of
Regents
Afar
Fragmentary gossip seed reveals tense December talk
Unclear snippets point to a local gossip item tied to December discussions. The fragment hints at a central figure and community reactions but lacks concrete events or names to detail.
Storm and flood threaten towns as winds top records
A severe storm lashes Kentucky and surrounding areas with high winds and heavy rain. Structures lose shingles and windows as the flood rises near Belview. Officials warn of rapid water increases and potential outages while reports note no injuries so far. A revolution in Colombia is claimed to have broken out. the steamer Median arrives with rebel news. Mrs J C Holloway returns from a month in Excelsior Springs.
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Varner
Kentucky
Quincy
tVamiy
Moore
Belvete
Colon
Colmabia
President
London
Colun
Median
Savanilla
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Bowersock
Linstafson
Vanks
Stevenson
Raymond's Galons
Maukes
Ling Summer Drink
Fred Fein
Bristow
Qnayes
Noel
Col. Tucker
Wolf’s Book Store
Lass
Taco
Fanisville
Kale
Mit A
Barret
Ella Gingles
Pever
Ree
Stev Enead
Eustafsen’s
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Lawrener
Lawrence &Building : & Loan Association
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Buxcelsior
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