Lawrence seeks 25000 for school repairs and improvements
A Lawrence committee proposes 25000 for school repairs and modernization across several buildings. The New York School would gain a modern heating and ventilating system, two new rooms, a new reinforced entrance, and extensive renovations estimated at about 12500. Lincoln, Woodlawn, Pinckney, and Central schools require various repairs, new floors, windows, plaster, and desks with totals ranging up to 2000 for Woodlawn and 450 for Pinckney, while plans for a broader New York building overhaul include improved lighting and a safe entry.
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Lawrence
New York
Committee On
J. T. Constant
Eittc
Woodlawn
Lincoln School
Naderi
Sehous
Pinckney Street
Dall
Central School
The Automobile Road Opportunity for Lawrence
The Journal-World notes missed chances to advertise as visitors came through. It argues a road across the country will be built someday and hopes it will pass Lawrence, calling for local initiative and awareness to seize such gains as a regional advertising benefit and investment.
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The
Journal-World
Tripv
Lawrence
Tuberculosis Sanitarium Site Debate in Kansas
Commission views sites for a state tuberculosis sanitarium with Dr. John J. Sippy favoring Yarah near Hooker’s Grove but doubtful about donation due to high land value. Gov Hodges and Drs Milligan Kennay and others tour Norton Goodland Colby and Natoma counties to inspect potential locations.
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Commission
Topeka
John J. Sippy
Belle Flame
Yarah
Hooker's Grove
Johnson County
Sippy
Jim. Milligan
Garnett
Hodges
Kansas
Hust
Dr. Sippy
Kennay
Norton
Fort
Scott
Good
Inn
Colby
Frida Wakeend
Natoma
Ind
M. Milligan
W. H. Raver
Selvia
M. M. Hart
Macksville
S.J. Grumbine
Belle Vlaine
May term wind up in district court Judge Smart presides
Lawrence today winds up the May term of the district court. Decisions were handed down this morning as cases were heard or continued. Actions include People's State Bank v Brecheisen with judgment for $1.70 plus 7 percent interest, and various divorces settlements and overruled motions.
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Smart
Lawrence
C. E. Powell
Graed Powell
Wellsville Band
Lloyd HM. Sheppaml
L Watkins
National Bank
R. E. Thokson
John L. Kilworth
J. B. Wilson
Currency Bill Under Fresh House Banking Committee Review
Democratic members of the House Banking Committee renewed consideration of the administration currency bill. The entire committee including Republicans and Progressives will meet tomorrow in Washington with public hearings probable.
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House
Washington, D.C
House Banking Committee
Pearson Case Saturday Motion to Quash Fails
The Pearson trial, set for this morning in Justice Clarke's court, was postponed to next Saturday at nine. Marshall Gorrill, defense attorney, filed a motion to quash on technical grounds, but the motion was overruled. Pearson has been granted a jury trial.
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Pearson
Justice Clarke
Marshall Gorrill
Pittsburg Bank for Savings Faces Run and Resignations
Resignations of Pittsburgh Bank for Savings presidents precede a bank run in Pittsburgh while other city banks remain undisturbed. Depositors receive $50. larger sums require 30 days. Treasury offered five million in government deposits to meet emergencies, declined by solvent banks. First National Bank of McKeesport formally closed by comptroller. Officials warn mismanagement to be determined by justice department. Remembering an eighty seven year old birthday party near Bullene home with out of town visitors.
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Pittsburg
W. S. Koln
Pittsburg Bank For Savings
Pittsburgh Bank For Savings
J. S
W. Is. Kubo
Daly S
McWeesport
First National Bank of
McKeesport
Comptroller of the Currency
Washington
Washington, D.C
John Skelton
Williams
of the Treasury
Medcoo
Pittsburgh First Lecational Bank
Department of Justice
Treasury Department
Pittsburgh
Bulent
Tonh Veateh
Ansas City
Chester Woodward
Topeka
EXPECTING SURRENDER IN GUAYMAS
Nogales July report from General Juan Cabral of insurgent forces says Constitutionists are pressing toward capitulation of the Federals at Guaymas. He states the Federals face hunger and depleted supplies as artillery keeps up the attack and Federal ships at Guaymas have joined the besiegers. a Confederate officer reportedly fled to Cananea.
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Nogales
Guayam
Cleneral Juan Cabral
Beliguraly
Yell
Cabral
Guaymas
Guayamas
Cananea
Train Strike Being Settled Figures Arranged
Ninety four percent of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and other railway unions out of 76683 participants favor the strike in the wage dispute with eastern railroads says a joint meeting of union representatives and road managers. The Erie shows willingness to consider wages and conditions for individuals but rejects a general increase at the expense of safety appliances and improved equipment.
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Traian
New York
Brotherhood
Eastern Railroads
Committee of
Erie
Forage Poison Cause Of Horse Plague In Kansas
State entomologist reports that a forage poison caused a major horse plague in central and western Kansas last fall, with an estimated 25 000 horse deaths. The disease is not contagious. no cure exists, but prevention relies on pure water, well cured forage, and limited grain. Recurrence depends on weather similar to last year, with moist, humid conditions and high temperatures. Preventive vaccination offers no proven extra benefit. care in feeding remains the proven approach.
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Topeka
Kansas
George H. Hodges
J. Himter
State University
Iluil
Hunter
Kaneas
Man
S. J. Hunter
A.L. Skavg
M.D
William J. Trimble
N. P. Sherwood
Sylvia Pankhurst Goes to Jail for Inciting Disorders
Sylvia Pankhurst was found guilty of inciting disorders on June 29 and ordered to post 12,900 in securities for good behavior for one year, as an alternative to three months prison. She chose to serve in Holloway jail. An YMCA executive board meeting was held discussing the association’s work and a member named Watters.
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London
Sylvia Pankhurst
Holloway
City to curb cellar water and underage firearms use ordinance
City council acts to curb cellar flooding on Massachusetts Street and west town areas by appointing an officer to inspect down spouts and report violations. A proposed ordinance bans carrying or using firearms by anyone under sixteen and imposes penalties, while other petitions on sidewalks, stands, and street lighting are referred to committees. The month’s city reports note $697 in fines and a $1,941,960.6 check from a utilities company.
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Massachusetts Street
Ely
Emmiell
Renee
Amy Minor
Neere Alter
Oak Hill Cemetery
Gle
Wish
G. A. Ry Sayin
Mia Hhner
Lee Street
Missis
Oread Avenue
Banks Street
Maasnchusetts Street
Crannwn
Bahcock
Massachusetts
Oni
Committee On Water, Si
Citizens Light, Heat, & Power Company
Register for the Election to Vote on New Bridge
Citizens urged to register to vote in Lawrence for the upcoming bridge measure. About 200 women and several men are not registered and must register by Friday at the city clerk’s office to be eligible. Local taxpayers note county has funded roads and bridges for years, making this the first bridge proposal locally.
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Lawrence
Etty Clerk’s
Lawrence Oast
United Brethren Church Rolling Conference Opens
The United Brethren Church holds a ten day conference at Arellind Park starting Friday featuring Rev. F L M Testerman arranging local details. Visitors include prominent church leaders and the event is open to the public for a religious gathering expected to draw many from outside the denomination.
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United Brethren Church
Fis
Arellind Park
FL M. Testerman
Hitchurch
May Go 10 Atchison Picnic Mobilization Plans Unfold
May Go 10 Atchison announces a three-company picnic day July 15 with recruits arriving for Company H and more expected before the event. Adjutant General announces National Guard mobilization at Fort Riley Kansas from July 21 for annual muster and camp of instruction, with Battery A Field Artillery conducting a practice march from Topeka to Fort Riley July 24 returning by August 2.
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Balie Wagener
Lawrence
Hee
Atchison
Topeka
Fort Riley
Field Artillery
Adjutant’s Office
Topekat
National Guard
Ge State
Ficers
Tefl
Kansas
Camp City
Fort Ri ‘Ley
Tax roll shows most Douglas County taxes paid
The Douglas County treasurer lists 471 291 36 in tax rolls with 454 918 7 paid by July 5 leaving a small balance. A five percent penalty applies to overdue taxes and extra costs are added if collection action occurs. The overall tax levy increased by 818 dollars this year through penalties.
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Douglas Court
Lamar Faces Senate Probe Testimony on Ledyard Trial
The testimony centers on David Lamar as he discusses alleged attempts to manipulate financial interests and blackmail tied to Ledyard and Lauterbach. Lamar’s emotionally charged remarks touch on who sought to “fix up the game” and how his own role in the dispute was framed in relation to Speaker Clark and Representative Palmer. Washington officials note no federal law makes Lamar prosecutable for impersonating a congressman over the telephone.
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Washington, D.C
Wall Street
Senate
David Lamar
Edward ‘Lauter
Wells
Tatar
Merean
Eormav
Teun
Lauterbagic
Newee
Ledyard
Bis
Neiny En
Latray Stille
Lewis Cass Ledvani
Palmer
Lamar
Luuterbach
Stone Cit
Clark
Washington
David -Lanar
Department of Justice
Pat Leav es for Home from Till High School
Patterson A B 2018 left this morning for his home after a long illness. Pat was one of the most popular boys at Till High, a champion long distance runner and active in Young People's work at the Baptist church. A walnut splintered his eye just before commencement, causing concern for his eye safety as he awaited his degree at the university.
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OW. Patterson
Lef
Pat
Baptist Church
Fie
Fniversity Winfanet
Salvation Army Picnickers Enjoy Lawrence Grove Outing
The Salvation Army organized a daylong picnic for women children and seniors in Lawrence. About 200 people were transported by Lawrence Automobile Association to Brown's Grove for a day of baseball games and meals. The event, planned for weeks, received strong city support and will be returned home by evening automobile rides.
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Salvation Army
Lawrence
Lawrence Automobile Association
Lawrence Automobiles
American Killed in Mexican Battle at Tuxpana
An American attached to the consular office was killed in a battle between Mexican Federals and Zapatistas at Tuxpana near Port Arthur Texas. On July 4, Captain H. O Neal of the British steamer Bloomfield reported the event to authorities.
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Port Arthur
Texas
Federals
Zapatistas
Tuxpana
Ae Co
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