Mayors and politicians discuss graft in a tense exchange
In a smoky Tick's Corner exchange Gus Peterson and Ole debate mayoral dealings and promises to back workers. The dialogue references contracts, bills, and alleged favors, with mentions of Harry Treek, Tallars, and Swennson as figures tied to local politics and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Peterson
Harry
Bane
Lawrence
Harry Amin
Pohursen
Setiog Bane
Larry Seme
Brown
Fragmentary Sale Notice at Local Store
An unreadable fragment mentions a semi for fruits at a store with discounts noted and references to wallpaper, seeds, pillow tops, and low prices. Names and precise details are unclear, but indicates a clearance or sale event at a local mall or shop with assorted items and small price points.
Funeral of Ambrose Bigsby Held At Family Residence
The funeral for Ambrose Bigsby was held today at his family home four miles west of Lawrence. Born in Montgomery County New York, he moved to Wisconsin as a youth and later served in the Civil War from that state. He married Lucretia Conant in Hartford Wisconsin in 1863 and moved to Kansas in 1868 to farm, dying March 4 after days of illness. He leaves a wife, two sons and five daughters. The service was led by J. H. Snyder of Lecompton and the G A R Post of Lawrence.
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Ambrose Bigsby
Lawrence
Mr. Bigsby
Monteomery County
New York
Wistonsis
Marre
Lucretia Conant
Hartford
Wisconsin
Kansas
Welock
Local business offers coffee and supplies for spring interiors
A quaint ad lists Union Pfeific Ten store at 921 Mass St with 25¢ coffee options and early spring interior work. It mentions Woodward & Co stocking paints and varnishes, Sassafras for repairs, gas mantles by Fred W Fein, satin skin products, Teddy Bears and post cards at F J Boyles 725 Mass, quilting services by C C Callahan at 9 E Henry, Bell phone 1627.
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Union Pfeific Ten
Mass
Woodward & Co
F. J. Boyles
C. C. Callahan
E. Henry
Bell
Teachers Convention in Chicago Attracts Attendees
Report of a teachers convention in Chicago last week notes attendance, discussions on methods, and private conversations. Mr Kehdes led a session, with emphasis on improving instruction and student welfare amid chilly conditions and large turnout.
Morrison & Lemon Advertises Low Rates on Property and Loans
An old urban notice shows Morrison and Lemon of 444 Mass street offering property loans with low rates and regular payments. The fragment mentions a marshal and a New York street, and references suits and alleyways in a gritty street scene.
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Morrison & Lemon
T44
Mass
Stolen Mail Incident Leads to Police Custody
A man was apprehended near the Eighthated Wraindente streets in Kansas City after being seen with a package resembling a park parcel. Police reported the suspect, John Cone Landis Broalwhy, was detained and questioned at headquarters. The seized box was addressed to W. H. Moxs of Lawrence Kansas.
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Kansas City
Oncnay
Becker
John Cone Landis
United States
Connell
W. H. Moxs
Lawrence
Kans
Funeral service for Mrs. Mary E Phimmer at 322 Indiana
Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Phimmer sister of Mrs A Monroe and grandmother of the Murtaugh children were held from 322 Indiana street at 10 30 am Rev Baxter officiating Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery Also appears an ad for June B Shane Photographer and house cleaning supplies from Ray monds with Turkey Feather dusters and window brushes
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Mary E. Phimmer
A. Monroe
Murtaugh
Indiana Street
Baxter
Oak Hill Cemetery
Raymond’s
Local residents head to distant cities for various plans
A string of travelers sets off for Denver Kansas City Winona and other places. Names include N K Leis A Young Tod Grey Mrs KE WF and Mrs Murphy. Trips mention Seattle Washington Topeka and Oklahoma with several family and social events noted.
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N. K. Leis
Denver
A. Young
Kansas City
Tod. Grey
Winome
Kansas
Sun U
Ford Mies
Kate Deis
Rat City
Tie West
Mohtty
Mars
N. Sis
Garu
Dorevird
Seattle
Washington
Vesterdas
We Murphy
Katsu
Jesterday
West Earnest
Cooper Vestine
S. Miller
Candidate to Reflect on Board of Education Seat
A memo notes Ari Weel as a candidate seeking renomination to the Board of Education, subject to Republican primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Education
S.oAri Weel
Th Board of Education
Athens Council to Elect Delegates at March Meeting
All members of Athens Council No. 3 are requested to attend the meeting on Thursday March 7 at 8 p m to elect delegates to the District Convention. T J Sweeney and Anna I Martindale are listed as president and secretary.
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Athens Council No. 3
T. J. Sweeney
Anna I. Martindale
Professor Laing to lecture on The Art of Ancient Etruria
Professor Gordon J. Laing of the University of Chicago will lecture in the University Chapel at 8 o'clock Thursday evening on The Art of Ancient Etruria. The talk will be illustrated by lantern slides and is sponsored by the American Institute of Archaeology to address local Kansas City and Topeka groups. the public is invited.
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Gordon J. Laing
University of Chicago
University Chapel
Laing
American Institute of Archaeology
Kansas City
Topeka
Stewing a Handsome Line in the Pagers of 1025 Ms
The readable lines describe a dated page item mentioning a sales or ad note at 1025 Ms, with references to a local context and a historical newspaper style. The text echoes a fragmentary notice about a planned stewing line and a handwritten appearance.
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Hax
Boahtun
Tits phone Us or drop a postal to J. Keil min 1 W
Community notice requests contact via phone or mail to J. Keil, urging prompt response and possible further instructions for any needed outreach. The fragment references a Warren contact point and a directive to call if additional information is required.
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J. Keilmin
Warren
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Hell
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Timorrow
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Warners State University
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Lari
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