Telephone company asks rate increase in Lawrence case
At the Douglas county courthouse the Kansas Telephone company opened its case seeking higher rates with expert testimony on plant value and operating costs. Judge Ceorge HH presided as three witnesses testified before noon, including manager J. G. Crane and auditor FP F Chaney, while city and state officials contested the request.
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Kansas Telephone Company
Lawrence
As Court of Industrial Relations
Ceorme HH
Douglas County
Dudge A. A. Gadard
Kansas
John J. Kinkel
Kansas Publie Wilities Commission
Walter G. Thiele
R. C. Lurvey
State of Kansas
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Atto
Telephone Company
Godard
Thiele
Dtains St
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Tlephone
Goddard
Aliae
Vale of Fin Phuot
W. G C. Park
Shicke
Polk
Cess
F. Chaney
Kansas City
Taine Jenks Wins Amherst Memorial Fellowship for History Study
Taine Jenks, graduate fellow in the department of history at the University of Kansas, won one of Amherst College traveling memorial fellowships. The nationwide award provides a $1000 annuity for two years. Jenks will study the influence of British foreign movements on international politics and publish results. He earned his MA at Kansas in 1914 and served in the navy during the war. He will reside in Lombard after the award. Rates rise for freight on the railroad serving Kansas City and West.
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Taine He Jonkp
University of Kavear
Amhest College
Gurl
Judees
Jenks
Senuks
Kansas
Navy
University
Minnesota
Clark Univy
Lomba
Rook Beiter Hospitalized After Gallstone incident
George Woodward Beiter known as Rook Beiter was taken to Simmons Hospital Saturday for gall stones and reported to be resting comfortably with doctors optimistic about his recovery.
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George Woodward
Beiter
George “Rook
W Andward
Simmons — Hospital
Ora
Weather outlook for Kansas unsettled tonight and Tuesday
Partly cloudy skies with unsettled conditions persisting tonight into Tuesday. Temperatures remain steady with only minor changes as a gentle pattern continues across the region.
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Ansas
Indian Affairs Chief Sells Visits Haskell and Lawrence
Commissioner Cato Sells and Abes Sells arrive in Lawrence to inspect Haskell Institute and ongoing reforms. The Indian Bureau under Sells has pushed education, citizenship by graduation, housing, health, agriculture, and thrift programs across the Southwest, granting full citizenship to over 9,000 Indians in recent years. Mrs. Sells is praised for warmth and support during the visit.
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Indian Affairs
Abes
Sells
Lawrence
Pentis
Haskell
Sels
Nbt
Tdi
Darius
Indian Bureau
All India
Didi Hinds
Southwest
Sella
America First rally draws young voters in Marion Ohio
Voters day at Senator War front porch in Marion hears Republican nominee urge America first as motto for first time ballots. Delegations from Indiana Michigan Minnesota Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky and Ohio bring large presentations.
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Ohio
Senator War Front Porch
America
Indiana
Michigan
Minnis
Pennsylvania
West
Virginia
Kentucky
Calthough
Cit
Registration Activity in City Shows 4 790 Today
City registers 4 790 residents today as authorities report steady turnout. Officials say the figure reflects ongoing enrollment initiatives and outreach during the registration window.
City Voters Prepare for Registration and Tuesday Primary
Voters are urged to register as election day nears with precincts to reopen for evening hours. Officials note increased turnout expected in August and emphasize verification of existing registrations to ensure access to polls.
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Student Loses Eye in Kansas Laboratory Incident
A university student suffered an eye injury during a chemistry lab exercise on hydrogen. The incident occurred while a teacher supervised. the eye was damaged by a glass apparatus. The student was taken to hospital and treated. Mrs Lutcher of Orange, Texas, later noted unrelated travel achievements.
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Wien
Crewe
Leonard
Eve
Chemin
Poe
Gothinag
Pat
Armistice Day Proclamation In Topeka January
A historical notice describes a proclamation recognizing Armistice Day and November 11 as a day of remembrance. It notes government officials and civic actions in Topeka and references wider United States observances. The text mentions dates, places, and the intent to honor veterans and peace across communities.
Organ upgrade prep at First Baptist Church concerting changes
A postlude by Prof KE M Hopkins preceded a move to install a new two manual pipe organ at First Baptist Church. The instrument, from the Reuter organ company, will replace the long used organ that has sounded for over fifty years. Work begins this week at the Ninth Street church as preparations proceed for the historic install and a return to familiar music from the church’s organists.
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KE. M. Hopkins
First Baptist Church
G O P Meetings Highlight Campaign Week
The week features Republican events across town led by G B Kretsinger candidate for county commissioner and Lt W J Bettis. The Women’s Republican Organization holds an all day Lawrence gathering with T H Chalkley and Mrs Betts at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Tickets for a Tuesday event go on sale at headquarters. speakers include Mrs Mable Foltz and others.
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G. BM. Kretsinger
Ralay
W J. Bettis
Cour
Women’s Republican Organization
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
T. H. Chalkley
Betts
Wednessv
Mable Foltz
Taneka
Berkey
Dentists Meet Here Wednesday in Lawrence
Ao district dental society convenes in Lawrence on Wednesday and Thursday drawing dentists from six counties. The event opens at 10 o'clock Wednesday with meetings at the Chamber of Commerce rooms and a convention banquet at the Congregational church. Dr Garbett of Topeka demonstrates bridge work and Dr John Stowhill of Kansas City gives an X ray dentistry lecture. President is Metey of Topeka with Dr W H Bi er of Topeka as treasurer. district includes Wroundotte Douglas Shawnee Pattawat.
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Ao District Dental Society
Lawrence
Sistelet
Chamber of Commerce
Garbett
Tlaton
John Stowhill
Kansas City
Congrecateuralche Haus
Oal Metey
Toneka
W. HW. Bi'er
Wruindotte
Donglas
Shawnee
Pattawat
Scottish Rite Fall Reunion to Begin October in Lawrence
Scottish Rite Masons of the Valley of Lawrence plan a fall reunion at the Lawrence Masonic temple from October 20 to 23, with all degrees from the fourth to the thirty-second to be conferred. A banquet closes the event Friday evening. George Foster oversees applications and prepares a large class. The schedule lists lodge sessions, lectures, dinners, and meals across October 25 to 27, with a Wednesday automobile excursion and a Thursday banquet for Scottish Rite members and their families.
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Valley of Lawrence
Masonic Temple
Lawrence
Tte
George ©. Foster
Yerbal
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Andrew
Doctor Barker to Speak on Boys in Lawrence
Dr. Charlie Barker, noted authority on boys, will give three talks in Lawrence on Wednesday. The topic is Making the Most of Life and aimed at teen boys in the theatre program.
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Charlie Barker
Lawrence
Te. Boys of Riery Theatre
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