Federal charter debate over immigration and commerce power
Kansas City Star reports a heated exchange as advocates argue for a federal charter with regulated immigration and commerce. Sallie Waggoner and others defend constitutional authority citing Roosevelt era precedent, while critics warn of potential legal and economic instability.
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Kansas City Star
Political ticket listings and editorial opinions mix in early piece
The page lists Republican ticket candidates for governor and state offices including W Hoodh and W J Fitegerald with several officials named. It also features editorial blurbs critiquing figures like Hughes Tearst and Uncle Joe Canico and quips about political credibility and the journal’s shifting confidences.
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Con
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Uncle Joe Canico
Senator Bailey in Turmoil Over Burton Accusations
The piece portrays Senator Joseph Bailey of Texas entangled in controversy over his stance against Burton and his ties to the Standard Oil Company. Citing moral claims and hypocrisy, it argues Bailey used his position to attack Burton while his own client interests conflicted with constituents.
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Joseph Bailey
Texas
the Union
Standard Old Company
Kalley
Burton
Kansas
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Standard Ol
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Hailey
Iahey
Mira
Baliey
Halley
Walley
British Rules and Wrecks on Railroads
An American reader notes British rail travel safety exceeds U S due to government supervision and strict wreck investigations. A Railroad Gazette correspondent explains the railway department has four inspectors, four retired army officers including lieutenant colonels and a major, who oversee safety without political influence.
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America
Railroad Gazette
Rairroads
Railway Department
Bond of Trade
Local notices blend with ads and road to recovery
A mix of community notes spans investigations by local boards, court actions, and health ads. Reports mention a Lecompton picnic, a Leavenworth boy bound over for district court, and a streetcar injury in Kansas City. Cultural items and commerce blur with weather talk and product promotions.
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J EF Gray
Lecompton
Monk
Adapendence
Wanted column of help and rental notices from Lawrence area
A garbled want ads page lists multiple employment openings and rentals. Entries include salesladies for millinery, a clerk, a stenographer, confectionery shop help, a delivery boy, houseworkers, a cook, a wash woman, and general housework staff. Also numerous rental listings for rooms, a four room cottage, furnished rooms, and houses with gas and heat. Several sales notices cover farms, ranches, orchards, and timber. Contact details reference Mason Street, Massachusetts Street, Warren Street, and other local streets.
Colored Soldiers Leave City After Brief Display
The advance guard exited before 7 o clock and the main body moved along the business street at 7 45. Soldiers remained four days and behaved in an orderly manner mingling with the people and making friends. The report notes the orderly conduct and social mixing during their stay.
Normal Pikers Fail To Support Football Pickers
A flawed claim from The Normal Pikers deflects blame for a poor showing by Tha Normal football pickers. Critics mock the excuse of an epidemic and question preparation and discipline, while the Emporis team draws no ire, only laughter.
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Lawrence
Emporis
Swastika charm and sea cream ad copy flavor
A vintage ad copy promotes a Swastika lucky charm and describes Sea Cream a cool refreshing treat. It highlights daily production from popular flavors, fresh hygienically pure ice, and appeals to both children and older people on hot days.
Peck's Bad Hay at Bower Sock's Opera House Friday
Praised as the season’s top farce, Peck's Bad Hay comes to Bower Sock's for Friday engagement. Authenticated by ex Governor George W Peck, the show promises vivid stage realism and sharp social satire.
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Peck
Bowersock
Opera House
George W Peck
Wisconsin
Lost items and a Wheat Farm Excursion Ad Notes
Looted or misplaced items include a gold maple teat pin set with pearls lost at Attica return for reward a pair of black suede slippers on Warren street and a heavy wristwatch with Elgin movement lost near 722 New York street finder rewards offered. An aged readers glasses lost at Santa Fe depot return to Ethel Dougherty Baldwin Kansas. An Union Pacific excursion on October 2 and 16 promotes easy terms with McKen da Stockwell 733 Massachusetts. The average man would rather lose a dollar than earn a quarter at hard labor.
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Attica
Warren Street
Rhode Island
Masaachusetts Street
Rahsxop
Zatore
New York Street
Case Watch
Stamwinder
Elgin Movement
T. A. Winchell
Re- Ward
Santa Fe
Ethel Dougherty
Baldwin, Kans
Union Pacific
McKenda & Stockwell
Massachusetts Street
City seeks bids for late al sewer and street works 1906
Lawrence Kaplan city office invites bids until 5 p m October 1 1908 for furnishing materials and construction of four lateral sewers to ordinances 232 233 234 235 plus grading curbing and paving Rhode Island Street from Winthrop Street north per ordinance 236. Bid security required with separate bids. information rates available. city may reject any or all bids.
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Ofice Lawrence
Kaplan
Sama
Lenmesse Street
Penn Street
Ohio Street
Fanna West
Allep
Ohio Atreet
Penp Etreat
Rhode Island Street
Winthrop Atreat
Srooks
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Resident
An advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for headaches and backache tied to kidney issues. Alfred Lawrence of Lawrence Kansas endorses the product, noting Mrs. Lawrence’s relief and recommending Dick Bros. drug store. Foster Milburn Co. sells the pills for 50 cents with national distribution.
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Dean
Lawrence
Alfred Lawrence
Massachusetts St
Alabama
Rao
Saya
Mrs. Lawrence
Dick Bros
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
Hat Hospital Offers Dye and Clean Service
A local shop advertises hat and garment cleaning and dyeing at low cost. It urges customers to bring in soiled items for restoration to near new condition.
21 Years of Continuous Triumph by Metropolitan Mirth Makers
The piece celebrates a 21 year run of a master metropolitan company of mirth-makers delivering ongoing performances. It highlights continued growth and enhancements creating a bigger, brighter entertainment presence.
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