Local Board Edges Toward Bond Plan For City Buildings
A lengthy meeting discussed bond financing and bids for city building projects. Fidelity Trust Company and Kansas City interests figured in the plan, with architect bids and a vote margin shaping the outcome. The board weighed bids from Holland and other firms as it considered plans and timelines.
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DH. Martin
Frepreser
Pidelite Trust Corpany
Kabavis City
Kansas City
Kigouk
Widlity Trust
Mies
Henny
Eulnou
Tte Cortinitve
Lee Gal
Man Germandt
Wesbeck
Glernandt
Jin Trevor
Gernandus
Hormih
Arvanding
Holthndail
Topeka
Wats
Holland
Committee On
Insurgents Sweep Pacific Coast Front in Mexico
The report notes insurgents advancing along Mexico’s Pacific coast with evacuations and prisoner exchanges. Rear Admiral Howard commends the American Pacific Fleet as operations edge toward Mazatlan and Saline Crag, with plans to join Carranza and extend to Lower California amid treaty deadlines and scattered coastal clashes.
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Santa Pokrica
Carranza
Daipiker
California
Ft! Canyums
Farmers and Sports Picnic Readied For Thursday
Community event details a yearly farmers and butchers picnic with contests at Well he held in Weiland Pav, including a tug of war and other activities. Local markets coordinate, doors close by 8 or 9, with planned prizes and guest attendees at Wood Hunt Park.
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Groper
Buldhers
Lavy
Yenjee
Weiland Pav
Ito
Nh Park
Fannie
Wood
Ube
Petition Drives Prompt City Hall Action On Rights Debates
A contested petition movement engages City Hall over civil rights and public notices. Residents in North Lawrence press for boulevard and street improvements while others seek zoning and safety updates around Lincoln Park and the university area. The North Side Improvement League urges officials to address whistling, lighting, and traffic near a gas fuel site as debates continue.
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Rug Bi
Esfinn Rpeuivedinary
Obumunicarights
Mayeronhd Association
Stelby
Santh Park
Hpehilden
Agsoekiiing
Gheering Daly
North Lawrence
Waltey
J Young
Massiehusets
de Sinets
Noys
Supervision Sought for Potter Lake Drowning Risks
Citizens demand supervision for Potter Lake amid repeated drownings and fatalities. Professor Naismith urges university involvement and city action as 200 to 2,000 boys swim daily. City cannot place a guard within limits. proposal calls for a funded supervisor and possible closure if not resolved.
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Dares Naismithy Ali
Unisity
Vocter
Lake
Naismith
Haves
Arpaller
Chyrde
Board of Adminstration
Nlt
Airley
Tnt
Lawrener
May register by mail to avoid line at university
Letters from the registrar outline a new enrollment system allowing students to register by mail or vial. Students across the state are urged to send the necessary fees now to complete enrollment, avoiding sunrise waits and long lines when the university opens.
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Noowder
Vial
Hey State
Hue
Eye injury and operation reveal steel fragment in cornea
Prof Josselyn of the School of Education suffers from an eye complication after an operation in Kansas City. A small steel fragment remained lodged in the eyeball, requiring further treatment. The report notes political exonerations related to misuse of official letter paper and an investigation into senator conduct.
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Josselyn
H.wosselyn
Ie School of Educativiy
Kansas
Ciy
Elask
Washington
Guy Ie
John Skelton
Kansas Weather Update Reflects Sudden Temperature Change
Weather bulletin notes a shift from yesterday's conditions to today with notable rise in humidity and a drop in temperatures. Forecasters warn of scattered showers and cooler evenings across regions including Kansas. The report emphasizes the moving pattern and potential impacts on commuters and outdoor plans.
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Kansas
Mellen Attacks Morgan Over New Haven Books
Charles Mellen charged that the interstate commerce commission opened only partial access to New Haven documents. Morgan denied coercion and asserted the report served political purposes while New Haven Railway stockholders faced alleged losses between 340 million and 90 million.
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New York
Charles
Mellen
Alte
Interstaté Commerce Commission
New Haven Railway Uinkttors
Morgan
New -Haven
Morgain
Heat Ease Delays Bring Relief After Three Hot Days
Relief from the extreme heat came with a cooler morning across Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri. Iola Salina and Chickasha reported record temperatures with Iola hitting 103 and Salina 100. Kansas City stayed at 94 as heat and humidity persisted, affecting the elderly and infants after a three day stretch of oppressive heat.
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Vansas
Kansas
Misgenyi
Oklahoma
Iola
Ikan
Salina
Kain
Chivkasha
Okla
Kansas City
World Record for Altitude Rises in Early Flight Attempt
A German aviator Heinrich Oelrich set a new world altitude record during an ascent here. He climbed to seventy five hundred meters, roughly four and three quarter miles, marking a historic high in early aviation. The event drew attention from observers including Leipsie and Daly.
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Leipsie
Daly
Heinrich Oelrich
Provisional President Huerta Expected to Resign Soon
Mexico City reports say Provisional President Huerta plans to leave for Vera Cruz with his family and officials aboard the Espagne. He is expected to quit and transfer administration to Foreign Minister Francisco Carbajal, possibly by Wednesday.
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Huerta
Mexico City
Francisco Carbajal
City and Merchants Association Study Finance Survey
City officials consider sharing survey costs with the Merchants Association and county commissioners. The survey aims to assess expenses and value of a university water survey experiment, with the city asking for $40 and a plan for equal contributions from the Merchants Association and county. The report notes substantial volunteer effort by the surveying department and emphasizes utility for city planning and housing.
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Bean
Blackoie
A Commissioners
Firest
Uiag
Thy
Uiivers
Beadkuarto
Elcone
Merchants’ Association
Any & P
Squiddgy ‘Departon
Hlackmar
Bells Wanted at Rail Crossings in Ottawa County
Report from Santa Fe indicates calls for warning bells at several Ottawa belt crossings. The foot of Quincy street crossing is noted as especially dangerous due to poor sightlines and obstructing weeds on the right of way. A recent auto collision near a crossing underscores the urgency, with locals urging installation of bells to reduce risk.
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San‘ta Fe
Ottawa
Quincy Street
Aldo
Ile
Engineers Favor Strike On Railways West Of Chicago
A nearly 98 percent vote by firemen and engineers on eight railroads west of Chicago favors a strike over proposed wage and rule changes. The union leaders indicated arbitration would not be accepted if the railroads reject the Brotherhood demands, risking a broad disruption across western lines.
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Ohioand
Howeeit Jaye We Carter
Brotherhood
Chicago
Virfiauly
Uleckeui
Nlon Fe
Ibsplavea
Still Dallying Over New School Buildings In City
The board of education stalls on constructing five new school buildings, delaying essential work and denying employment. Members Hunter Br. 1, Binigardner, J. Be Constant, Wo S Metcalf, and W. T. Files are named as blockers. The public deserves to know what is delaying progress and why.
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Thie
Ilig
Board of Education
Xtlaye
Luis Jost
Joan
Flemien
Hunter
Br. 1
Binigardnér
J. Be Constant
Metcalf
W. T. Files
Kansas Congressman Seeks Probe of Wheat Price Gap
Fourth District Congressman Dudley Doolittle urged Congress to investigate Kansas City grain market practices. He cited a five cent per bushel gap between quoted prices to producers and export prices, demanding Commerce Department review. He warned about elevators handling nearly a million bushels of wheat shipped daily to Kansas City.
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Topeka Kan
Kansas
Kanisas City
Dudley Doahi
Tien Be
Congress
Kansas City
Doolittle
Department of Commerce
University of Ka muse entrance repaired after cracks
The museum entrance at the University of Ka is undergoing repairs after cracks in the concrete floor and steps. The flaws stem from Breezince quarry stone and poor reinforcement during construction. The project aims to improve durability and appearance of the entrance.
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Museuum
The
University
More Objections to Nicaraguan Treaty Protests Rise
Washington July 14 Costa and Salvador renewed protests against the pending Nicaraguan treaty. They object to tentative amendments seen as creating an American protectorate over Nicaragua. The supplementary protests were transmitted to the State Department for hearings by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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Washington
Costa
Salvador
Nicara
State Department
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
EOL
Huerta Official's Sailed On The Espagne Rumor
Reports claim Huerta officials including Adolfo de la Llana Estera Ruiz and General Mans sailed aboard the Espagne per despatches cited by General Funston. The dispatch notes turmoil among Mexican refugees and high officials during the crisis.
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Mexico
Funston
Washington
Ale
Espagne
Adblfo de
Professor Haworth in Texas Oil Lands Call
Professor Erasmus Haworth of the Geology Department is reportedly called upon by corporations regarding oil lands in Texas. The brief note references Tonston Hesshil and Wrenee Ebis-week in connection with the inquiry and Haworth's return to Lg.
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Haworth
Texas
Erasmus Haworth
Geology
Fdr
Tonston
Hesshil
City sewer bonds and tax disputes disclosed in audit notes
A fragmented report details aims to register 4,500 dollars of liens tied to sewer works and assorted charges against property owners. The state auditor questions costs and the city faces debate over who bears the burden for improvements and related interest charges.
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iMinissi
Ance
W. Holpiiell
Adi
Atipraes
Ekpetse
Pac
Partien
Incomplete OCR spells out political opinion on women's office
Fragmentary text discusses Roosevelt and progressive views on women holding public office in New York. Names and places are unclear, but the fragment indicates a stance about gender and elections without coherent details.
Pinned Under Accident Leaves Steven Schehrer in Care
A damaged vehicle incident left Steven Schehrer pinned under a car for an hour. Rescue crews freed him but he remains in a fragile condition as authorities review the scene.
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