Lawrence Gas Service Charge Upheld by State Supreme Court
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Lawrence gas distributor may continue to collect a service charge. The decision surprised locals who question federal and state proceedings and the evidence used by the utilities commission. Concerns centre on the $200000 surplus and perceived excess salaries. Citizens hope further hearings will present Lawrence’s side to the proper authorities.
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State Supreme Court
Lawrence Gas Distributing Company
Lawrence
Tha ‘Court
Booth
Couwy
Seveen
Federal Court
Lawrence Company
Comp
Kansas Utilae Commission
Rence
Utilities Commission
City Commission
The
Utilities Commission Ilt
Hple
Prohibition Post in Missouri Faces Ethical Clash
A Missouri candidate for prohibition enforcement is opposed by Senator Spencer over an alleged written pledge to the Anti-Salmon League to follow that group's wishes. The issue mirrors debates on outside influence on public officers, echoing earlier legislative purges of socialist members and the theory of officials serving all the people versus minority interests.
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Spencer
Missouri
Socialist Party
Theandidate
Anti-Saman League
Hat
le New York Legislature
Make This Theory Reality And Stop Its Destruction
A bold call to move from theory to practice and protect the core idea from being discarded. Emphasizes turning concepts into action while safeguarding the project against reversal or ruin.
A Disappearing Army
The War Department sought mass discharges to hit target enlistment figures after the army downsizing bill. Nearly half of Fort Leavenworth’s soldiers requested discharge, a pattern echoed at other posts. A broader approval of these applications could rapidly reduce active forces, highlighting how essential personnel are to military existence.
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War Department
Fort
Leavenworth
Still a big issue tariff debate grips congress
The article notes the tariff bill remains the central political question in the United States as congress plans a solid week of debate. Despite the peak heat, Saturday's session featured notable activity and excitement, raising questions about whether any issue could prompt such a response.
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United States
Congress
Business slowly returns to normal across regions
A survey by financiers finds a slow move toward normalcy with little expected improvement until later in the year. It notes that the trend largely reflects conditions in major industrial centers while the Midwest may improve as the harvest progresses.
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Middle West
St John the Evangelist cornerstone ceremony in Lawrence
Fifty years ago in Lawrence the laying of the cornerstone for the new St John the Evangelist church drew a large, interdenominational crowd. High mass led by Rev Albert Heinann and sermon by Rev T Ambrose Butler opened the event followed by a procession from the old church to the site on Kentucky street. Attending priests included Bishop Fink and several pastors and seminary figures from nearby institutions.
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Newt
Lawrence
Church of
St. John the Evangelist
Albert Heinann
Gc. C
Dencon
S. Favre
Seminary of the Assumption
Topeka
Ambrose Butler
Leavenworth
Fink
Lee Street
Kentucky Street
Bishop Fink
The
Camelites
John Cunningham
Prof
Favre
Felix Sweinburg
Prairie City
Joseph Perrier
Stranger
Thomas Ambrose Butler
Harvest Home Picnic at Sibley on August 6
The text notes a harvest home picnic at the fair grounds at Sibley on the 6th of August. It also mentions the Indian band in Jits on the streets of Lawrence and a new wagon, plus a book on the Dearborn Massacre by Dr. N Simmons and a county commission appropriation of $800 for cattle purchase for the county farm.
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Ing
Leavenworth
Havel
Lawrence
Dr. N. Simmons
F't- Dearborn
The
Journal Company
Sibley
Topeka debate on motor license for light hauling cars
In Topeka Kansas July 1 officials clarify that using a pleasure car to haul small freight does not require a motor truck license, under L J Pettijohn secretary of state guidance. The attorney general’s informal opinion says all cargo used in transporting commodities may be classed as trucks under the law, but light light construction cars may be exempt or favored for minor hauling. Pettijohn asserts the legislature intended weight and highway wear to determine classification, not penalize casual haulers.
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Topeka
Kan
Eiven
Pris
L. J. Pettijohn
Attorney General's Department
Pettijohn
Twenty Five Years Ago in Lawrence July 10 1896
Reprinted from the Daily Journal and the Daily World the bulletin notes Bryan's nomination news from Chicago. Union Pacific sidetracks near Lawrence and Kansas City are loaded with potatoes. County commissioners sue the street railway company to stop bridge use until upkeep work is completed. Also mentions Carl Phillips and Lola Phillips as guests of their sister Mrs E H Hard.
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The
Daily. Journal
Daily World
the Journal Bulletin
Lawrence Lawrence
Chicago
Bryan
Union Pacific
Lawrence
Kansas City
Board of County Commissioners
Street Railway Company
Carl. Phillips
Lola Phillips
E.H. Hard
Relic of a Robbery Found Buried Under Ground
About six years ago L B Real mulched his lawn at the end of Tennessee street to repair slide trouble on the Santa Fe right of way a retaining wall was built. Workmen uncovered an old iron safe its door blown and empty found fifteen feet beneath the surface. The origin remains unknown though speculation points to a business house robbery long past. The safe has sat in the Read yard for years, repurposed as a flower receptacle.
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L. B. Real
Tennessee
Santa Fe
Wil Bullene
Read
One Third Will Teach at Wellesley College
Wellesley Mass July 5 Teaching as a profession grows in popularity among college graduates. A class of about 30 young women graduated signaling intent to teach. Several others consider teaching while some plan further study in graduate schools for future teaching. Courses in Education opened their prewar season this year, Professor Arthur Norton says.
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Wellesley
Mass
Wellesley College
Mathers
Uther
Department of Education
Arthur ‘O. Norton
Saint Catherine Patron Saint of Old Maids
The patron saint of old maids is St Catherine who died in France at eighteen. Each year in France girls honor her feast with a half holiday. They go out in bright dress and men supply a tribute of flowers.
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St. Catherine
France
Franklin County Tinois Jump on Track at Logan
Franklin County athlete Tinois took a strong early lead at Logan Moore Labor Co event, with promising speed and competitive pace shaping the race. The meet featured local runners from Franklin County and nearby clubs, highlighting emerging talent and training progress.
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Franklin County
Tinois
Logan Moore
Lbr
Coffee room as bar substitute in Kansas City hotels
In Kansas City Missouri, three substitutes to the coffee room were introduced to replace prohibition era bar service. The coffee room, led by J. Whitmore, is described as the largest and most popular, offering meals at lower prices with less service cost. Prohibition is cited as transforming hotel dining, favoring speed and simplicity.
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Kansas City
Nis Wien
Flar
J. Whitmore
Kanes City’s
Munltrhore
Seissl
Whitmore
Emphasis shift urged at education convention
Jurton P. Fowler from Cleveland urged the National Education Association to focus less on books and more on student activities. He argued for daily records of scholarship for every pupil over four years to gauge school life efficiency and future success in college, business, or homemaking.
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Dex Moines
National Education Association
Jurton P. Fowler
Senne High Scho
Cleveland
Topeka notice: Frank McFarland enrolled in Wisconsin law
Frank McFarland of Washington and formerly of Hopeka has been enrolled to practice law in Wisconsin. He recently attended the bar examination and will begin practice immediately after being admitted. Local ad notices for Bonanza Smokeless coal and stitching services appear nearby.
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Topeka
Kan
Frank McFarland
Washington
Merly
Hopeka
Secondssistant United Shire
McFarland
Wiashi Ihe
W ‘Ashing
Christian Endeavor leaders urge moral reforms at Sabbath meeting
A July rally by Christian Endeavorers in New York condemns indecent dress dancing and moving pictures while promoting home faith, Sabbath observance, and stricter church activities. Speakers emphasize personal piety, family religion, and danger to youth from secular temptations as they urge stronger church programs nationwide.
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New York
Christian Fendeavor
Danvention
Leivarers
Prael Ces
Dean Vay
Ikase
Intermedigta
Altongi
Moore
Mit
Jeupst
Rihristian
Trainije
Hiaibthy
Pest
Dairy prices and milk production debate on pricing
Dr E Harbfur voices concern over rising dairy costs and milk prices. He argues producers cannot profit if milk costs remain high, urging retailers and consumers to address pricing transparency and fair margins for feed and production.
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Meitar
Npc
Aply Pouiel
al tewifPi
Chaiss Dairy Cos
Hbostie
Consdyer
Ajdmit
Ikith Ao
Dr _E. Harbfur
Forfeited Bonds of William Fields and E. Proderick
Bonds forfeited after failure to appear for court on 14 charges. Notices list Valley Mu...l and manager Col. Wil Pendleton with contact phone 219 for buy-prints or further information.
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William Fields
E. Prbderick
Wre Artested
Ion A Chatce
Toda PS Events and Fiftieth Anniversary of Commodore
Fragmented OCR describes Tod a PS events and a fiftieth anniversary of a Commodore figure in American war history. Mentions Leather Expo conventions, joint committee studies, and conferences at various cities. References to Londons Metropolis, Washington, Boston, and San Marino with unclear dates and details.
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John Rovers
Adepta
Wereraldhead
Berta
Londican
Metropols
Collapse of Trade as Constantinople Faces Uncertain Markets
The Near East port of Constantinople remains a commercial island amid Russian and Turkish political tension. Merchants fear widespread defaults as buyers fail to pay, risking bankruptcies and a flood of unsellable goods. Ships, mainly British Greek and Italian, still sail to South Russian ports while American vessels stay away.
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Constantinople
Near
Middle
Eest
Balkans
Jta
Shipping Board
Bolsheviks
Black Sea
Russia
Unmarried Women Granted City Service Rights in 19th Century
The text notes unmarried women being allowed to serve in the city, with registration and examination requirements for those who marry later. It mentions the Betsy Auctioneers and Estates Aventis’ Institute and cites the first Freedom of the City of London awarded to Barovdys Burdett-Costs in 1872.
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Betyich Auctioneess and Estates
Aventis’ Institute
City of
London
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