Journal expands with perfecting press in growth era
The Journal announces unprecedented growth prompting purchase of a perfecting press to handle larger output. Despite four pages and constant operation, late deliveries and service gaps remain, with advertising refusals noted as capacity strains. A meeting at the Opera House features Congressman Duncan E. McKinlay of California, expected to speak on tariff revision and national issues, with plans for accompanying speaker Anthony. The paper touts a new era for Lawrence journalism and urges readers, especially ladies, to attend the 4:30 PM event.
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Kue Vuusue
Ua Parcumseu Sruu
Battle‘ Creek
Duncan E. McKinlay
California
Ginning
Topeke
Anthony
McKinlay
Kr. McKinlay
Congress
Topeka
Gan
Wight
Cannon
Aldrich
Scott
Congressional Committee
Insane Estate Payments Scrutinized by State Board
INSANE 4H. C Bowman of the state board of control visited Lawrence to review Douglas county inmates at the State Insane asylum in Topeka. A new Kansas law charges relatives or estates of those committed to the asylum to cover upkeep, with the state stepping in if funds are unavailable. The board aims to cut asylum costs and has already collected $122,000, noting the law exists in only Illinois and California.
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C. Bowman
State Board of Control
Lawrence
Topeka
Bowman
Douglas County
Kansas
Illinois
California
Enforce Guaranty Court Fight Heads To April Skirmish
Topeka March 17 The executive committee of the Bankers association held a meeting and Attorney General Jackson informed state attorneys the case against Bank Commissioner J N Dolley and State Treasurer Mark Tulley will be argued in the Kansas Supreme Court on April 1 The case aims to compel enforcement of the guaranty law and a federal injunction seeks to bar officials from enforcement The Kansas Supreme Court is not expected to delay a decision and the federal appeal in St Louis is slated for May 1 with assurances of an immediate ruling after hearing
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Topeks
Ingaa’ Slaze Bankers’ Association
Jackson
Bank
J. N. Dolley
Mark Tulley
Supreme Court
Kers
Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
Federal Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Lindemood May Recover If Complications Do Not Develop
Reports from Nereman say Wede Lindemood, assaulted last Sunday, has excellent chances for recovery if no complications arise. He is conscious briefly and can identify his wife and friends, but cannot name his attacker. The blow fractured his skull’s outer shell. a heavy cap may have saved his life. George Brittenham, linked to the assault, is jailed in Osage County.
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Topeks
Mar
Nereman
Wede Lindemood
George Brittenham
Teon County
Oskaloosa
Union Won Concession From New York Central
New York Central employees won a clear concession after talks that began in December. Union leaders were for the first time recognized as spokesmen and participated actively in discussions on higher wages and better working conditions.
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New York Central Railway
New York
N. Y
New York Central System
Brotherhood of Railroad
Order of Railroad Conductors
Prairie Oil and Gas Raises Oil Prices at Independence
The Prairie Oil and Gas company raises higher grade Mid-Continental oil from 35 to 38 cents and fuel oil from 28 to 30 cents at Independence Kansas. The firm plans to ship 2000 barrels daily into the Baton Rouge pipeline due April 1, in line with a recent Texas Pipe line increase from 33 to 36 cents.
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Prairie Company
Independence
Kans
Mar
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
the Prairie Company
Baton Rouge
Texas Pipe [Dine Company
Streetcar extension to Haskell Institute approved
Judge Dwyer arrives to oversee immediate start on extending the streetcar line from Breezedale to Haskell grounds with a future push toward the cemetery. Work on the University line continues. plan includes more crossovers and connections on Ontario street. Anxious lawmakers face penalties for late attendance as committee sessions adjoin at noon.
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Judge Dwyer
Haskell Institute
Lmaskell Institute
Dean Dwyer
Dayton
Breezedale
Haskell
Ling
Ontario Street
New Jersey Street
Lee
Corporation
Santa Fe
North Lawrencel
Roosevelt Seeks Rome Audience and Arch Ceremony
News notes from Khartum Rome and Missouri cover Colonel Roosevelts arch ceremony at the cathedral keystone the Syrians palace audience in Rome with King Victor Emmanuel and a papal audience. Also reports Hetherington resigning Missouri professorship, Senator Daniels coma prognosis and various local advertisements and notices.
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Keystona
Khartum
Mac
Roosevelt
Adair
Remarkable Healing Meeting Opens in Des Moines
A divine healing convention in the Des Moines Y M C A auditorium featured Brother Yoacum of California leading a service. Scores of sick attendees crowded the altar as claims of cures emerged including Mrs. Virginia Burton whose daughter was said to be fever free. Mrs Edward H Hunter, wife of the former Postmaster and Iowa political figure, was among those professing aid.
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Divine Healers
Des Moines
Brother Yoacum
California
Yoacum
Virginia Burton
Edward H. Hunter
Hunter
Iowa
Weston Eight Days Ahead Sees Travel Schedule Shift
Edward Payson Weston arrived in Nickerson after a night’s stop and said he is eight days ahead of his planned route. He expects to spend Sunday in Emporia Kansas and left Weston for Newton at 9 30 this morning.
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Emporia
Hutchinson
Kans
Mar
Edward Payson Weston
Nickerson
Newton
Ingersell-Trenton Watch Highlighted as Value Pick
A fragment promotes the Ingersell-Trenton Watch as a high grade, honestly made timepiece of beauty and securacy. The jeweler markets it as the greatest value in a moderate price range, urging readers to visit in the current season.
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Ingersoll-Trenton
Parsons
Mass
Ingersell-Trenton
Hog theft case shocks town in Lawrence
Clarence Austin a 25 year old Black man from Lawrence stole hogs from Thadius's meat market. He sold them to Jacob Budsky for 71 dollars after paying with a fraudulent 77 dollar check. Arrested and jailed, investigators suspect accomplices. Hog prices near 11 dollars per hundred weight suggest severe penalties may follow.
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Clarence Austin
Lawrence
Thadium
Jacob Badsky
Austin
Tey
Yhadiams
Phadium
Jacob Budsky
Taft in Chicago Amid St Patrick Festivities
President Taft visited Chicago for a huge St Patrick Day celebration amid receptions and a banquet by the Irish Fellowship club. A disturbance occurred when a woman, claiming the name Deennie Mad, tried to enter Taft’s automobile, wrestled with detectives, and was arrested. no weapons were found.
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Chicagos
Chicago
Taft
Irish Fellowship Club
Uni Las
Hochester
SN. Y
Ireland
Patt
Déennie
Government Rest in Mabray Case Trial at Council Bluffs
The government prepared to rest as the Mabray case opened in Council Bluffs. Twelve civil suits await in federal court after the trial, with defense presenting new angles. A letter from Rexford declares a $17,000 prize fight loss, and about fifty similar notices have arrived, many exceeding $100,000.
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Mabray
Council
Bluffs
Towns
Mar
Vicw
Noun
J. J. Fleming
Rexford
Kans
Denver
Temple
Spring sale notices and job ads in quirky classified listings
Fragmented notices advertise goods like white leghorn eggs and feather dusters, plus wanted help in dining room, millinery, farm work, and general housework. The text also mentions a university regents meeting and a new suit and coat shipment at a ladies store.
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Silp
Baby famine in New Orleans drives large infant demand
In New Orleans on March 17 the demand for babies exceeds supply. A carload of infants from the New York Foundling and Orphan Asylum was given away last week and many applicants were left waiting. The institution plans another car load to meet the high demand.
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New Orleans
la. Mar
New York
Foundling and
Igyltua
Hope of Peace at Philadelphia Strike Settlement Efforts
Philadelphia scenes report city council poised to urge arbitration as transit workers dispute escalates. State Senator McNichol and William S. Ware arrive to bolster peace efforts while broker Edward Lowther Stokes pushes talks between strike leaders and five car officials. Meanwhile burglars break into a Nemunsel bank vault and steal about $200 in stamps before fleeing.
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Philadelphia
James P. McNichol
William S. Ware
Philadelphia Transit Company
Altiking
Edward Lowther Stokes
Kewanee
Nepunsel
Here
Thousands of miners threaten strikes over wage talks
Cincinnati reports a mining wage crisis in the central field covering Ohio Indiana and Western Pennsylvania. Sub scale talks failed after three days and the full committee sent the issue to a central field conference and then to the United Mine Workers convention. Leader Lewis warned a partial settlement may be possible though some operators block progress. James J Hill spoke in Minnesota on conservation of capital. A separate item notes John Shenanks jailed for murder in Kansas City after killing his wife.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Central Field Conference of
United Mine Workers of North America
Lewis
Ventry
Ean
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