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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1915

Page

1

Mortgage Tax Change Proposed by Legislature

A bill to levy a 10 cent per hundred year mortgage tax to fund county state city and school districts awaits Governor Vupper's signature. The tax would be shared among county state city and school districts with a sliding scale based on payments and may raise about seven thousand dollars for the state and counties overall.

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Meetings Reported as Highly Successful Distract Meeting

Fragmented OCR text notes a district meeting with names and places muddled. The passage references individuals such as Giles and Wheeps and hints at a conference and discussions, but specifics remain unclear due to garbled content.

Aeronauts Guide Soldiers Amid Irregular News Tale

An uneven report describes aeronauts guiding soldiers and various blurred names. It references a birth anniversary for Mrs. George Giller and mentions local figures and scattered events as part of a fragmented, era-specific scene.

Merchants Meet Tonight With Talk on Community Work

Merchants Association meeting and dinner tonight features Prof Wy AL McKeover speaking on mural community work and its plan for several rural districts. The display includes completed products and handiwork by girls and boys, with exhibits at the county hall and related arrangements. Mrs Dea Chaar and Canvily family moving to Kansas City to make their home.

Merchants’ Association Wy AL McKeover Severil Dea. Chaar Canvily Baw Kansas City Tooamake

Kansas Weather Note Forecast

Weather note indicates possible rain tonight with a focus on the west portion for Wednesday. Vague reading suggests showers or light rain across the region with attention to timing and unsettled conditions. Local climatology not specified. readers urged to monitor updates.

Budget Bill Seeks $250,000 for New State University Admin

The Senate bill proposes a $250,000 allocation for salaries and general expenses of the new administration at Balding State University. The measure faces cautious debate as lawmakers weigh funding against fiscal priorities.

State University

Definite Plan for New School Buildings Presented

An evening session discussed tacit plans to begin work on multiple school buildings. Auditors reviewed books, reports on salaries, maintenance, and appropriations. legislators debated funding, with several proposed sites and a pending bill shaping future education funding and construction.

Boundary Lines Question Affects School District Split

A discussion on boundary lines for school districts emerges with Superintendent Hedaya and clerk of the court weighing options. Possible realignments consider various tracts and the impact on local attendance and governance. Lawrence Winn Hamilton and others weigh in while a student athlete injury is noted and may affect participation.

Consider Appropriations In State Budget Process

The text discusses the appropriation bill and its path through the state legislature, noting speed of passage and the need to fund heat and other items. It mentions House and Senate actions and the push to submit the budget promptly for consideration.

Death of Gertrnite Harmon Rocks the Town

A local obituary notes the death of Gertrnite Harmon and mentions funeral plans. The piece references a cemetery and notes surrounding community reactions.

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Captain of Evelyn Saved Sinks Amid Market Turmoil

Washington reports indicate CAPTAIN OF EVELYN saved after a terror wave by Aeris Consul See at Bremer. All hands of the Tle Agnerteas stigmier Evedyin perished in the Getrie antecexeoplane incident. Fetes noted for Captain La Teal’s loss as the avmt dust abandoned fur sales. London fur market sites, usually active, were disrupted yet preparations for the market proceeded.

Washington Aeris Bremer Tle Agnerteas Stigmier Evedyin Getrie la Teal London

Meeting Pursues Vote on Pool Halls Regulation

A large turnout of town representatives urged Commissioners to place the pool halls issue before voters. The meeting referenced broad community and church groups opposed to pool halls, calling for a public decision at the general election.

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First Rehearsal Tonight by Hawroner Choral Society

The hawroner Choral apiien announces a first rehearsal this evening for a bridge recital and concert season. Attendees will hear the Reidal Chorus and Mrs He Cooke, with plans for a joint performance featuring the Violin and choir sections in a friendly, community-minded event.

Apiien He Cooke Adetsen Nader Avbeyaon

Mine Disaster Near West Virginia Town Claims Several

A mine explosion at Mine No 3 in West Virginia traced to a belt of openings released smoke and gas. Rescue teams and nearby towns dispatched to reach the workings as officials investigate the cause and mourn those lost.

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Amendment on Popular Vote and Compensation Bill Passage

The Senate voted 29 to 8 to submit the Initiative and Referendum constitutional amendment to the people, pledges across parties, while the House passed the Workingmen's Compensation bill. The tax amendment faced opposition, with officials noting it as a potential burden on farm property and rail interests opposed by executives.

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Divorce Petition Alleges Cruelty in Lawrence County Case

Martin Copeland files for divorce from Lola Copeland in Lawrence County District Court claiming his wife has mistreated him, had improper relations, and a violent temper. The couple married in Lawrence four years ago. Copeland works as a motion picture operator.

Tor Ne. Lime Slaornee Martin Copeland Lola Copeland Copeland Helle Copelands Lawrence

Fighting in Champaign and Berlin claim big wartime gains

Fragmented dispatches report fighting in Champaign as allies attack and Berlin claims heavy French losses elsewhere. US and British commanders describe gains in surrounding operations while detractors dispute the scale of yields amid ongoing European war efforts.

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Judge releases Aikeng in Misses ri fraud case

Morris & Col jetters and partners faced charges in a Crechimal Court matter. Atkins, accused of conspiring with others to defeat independent claimants, was released pending further proceedings. Prosecuting Attorney filed dues and Stir Chargeeds details.

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Western Pacific Co. Seeks Receiver In Federal Petition

A petition filed today in the United States District Court asks for the appointment of a receiver for the Western Pacific Company. Warren Olney represents the petitioners, while the case involves Ms McConnell and other parties amid serious recent illnesses and developments.

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Conference Over Appropriations Teed By House Plan

A House and Senate conference was requested to resolve differences in various appropriation bills. A special conference committee is to meet to draft an agreed adjustment of the disputed items by March fourteenth at 2200 hours, with a three member Senate subcommittee and four member House participants. The aim is to reach a mutual conference report on all differences without binding either chamber prematurely.

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Should They Send Troops Melbourne Debate Over Australian War Policy

Melbourne debates whether Australia should dispatch more troops. Opposition papers claim Australia lags in mobilization, while Defense Minister Senator Wilson says the government is acting and Australia will be represented in Egypt by June with around 40,000 troops in the field. Details on troop movements remain undisclosed.

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