Lawrence Street Railway Home-Backed Franchise Favored
The Lawrence committee at its regular meeting last night passed a resolution expressing support for a locally led company building a rural and interurban street railway. They pledged assistance and a liberal franchise subject to city rights protection. Guests included J. E. Stubbs and S. N. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lawrence Committee
Eldridge House
Douglas
J. E. Stubbs
SN. BL Clark
Uncertain Franchise Law Sparks Deaths and Policy Doubts
The article questions the legality of a licensing franchise as the Lancug iulerurbag suggests those involved may be dead or inactive. It notes unpaid publication costs and a ten day delay after passage, with the mayor having signed it. The piece references European exhibition parallels and local business notices amid a busy Chautauqua week with performances by Virginia Jeffries and others, and reports a fire at Sibley Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Laming
Tafts and social setup linked through Mrs
A long local narrative discusses Wallie Erminie Thives sketching the Tafts, praising Mrs Pate for frankness and loyalty, and detailing family ties, public life, and the couple’s shared aims. It mentions wedding plans, club meetings, a Lawrence girl’s marriage prospects, and social entertainment by college groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr& Taft
Wallie Erminie
Cincinnati
Washington
Pate
Cash Eye
Philippines
Bin
Kansas farmers urged to delay sowing winter wheat to curb Hessian fly
Dr Miller of Kansas State Agricultural College urges Salina farmer P N Crawford to persuade growers to delay sowing wheat and rye until late September or early October. The tactic prevents a green stage for Hessian fly eggs, aiming to eliminate the pest statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Miller
P. N. Crawford
Salina
J. H. Miller
Kansas State Agricultural College
Miller
Mr. Miller
Mr. Crawford
Aly the Bald
Death and public sale notices in early local listings
An obituary notes the death of August McGee and a public sale at a rural property lists dairy stock, brood mares, hogs, two wagons, and a surrey. The sale is to be held Friday at 1 o'clock, conducted by GEO. W. WHITE, with other odds and ends offered, including pianos for rent and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towill
Surrey
Plans Not Yet Finalized for Snow Memorial Services
Fragmented text notes registration at Ravens Waivers reached two students and mentions plans for Snow Memorial Services. It questions whether the state has fixed the date and implies announcements will come later with uncertainty about completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravens Waivers
Ihae
Hans
Tate
Vinland Hosts Grand Political Meeting With Noted Speakers
A Vinland political party meeting drew strong attendance at Granze hall. Speakers including M. Newlin, Ployd Lawrence, Joe Evily, Sel Ray, Henry Agher, Tom Aiteley and Me Brady addressed the crowd. The Vinland orchestra provided music to enthusiastic praise, and presiding officer Wloskinsen urged support as Republicans claim higher vote totals this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinland
Ohn M. Newlin
Ployd Liawrence
Joe Evily
Sel Ray
Henry Agher
Tom Aiteley
Me. Brady
Te Vin
Market Letter: Heavy Cattle and Record September Hog Totals
Kansas City stock yards reports heavy cattle supplies this week with 25 000 head today and 265 000 head for September, hogs at 25 000 today and 71 000 last week, steady to strong sales, prices varied by class, and a predicted winter shortage of fed cattle. J A Rickart and L S correspondents note ample packer demand and rising country output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
J. A. Rickart
L. S
Kansan Delegate Frank Blackmar Heads to Irrigation Congress
Prof Frank Blackmar of Kansas left for Albuquerque New Mexico to attend the National Irrigation Congress as a delegate named by Governor Hoch. He has studied irrigation of arid lands for four years for the Carnegie Institute and will have his report included in The Economic History of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Frank Wilson Blackmar
Albuquerque
N. M
National Irrigation Congress
Hoch
Kansas
Carnegie Institute
United States
Blackmar
West
Chicago Leads as Giants and New York Suffer Losses
The article notes Chicago’s win while the Giants fall and New York’s struggles in the National League. It mentions injuries to key players affecting pennant races and shifts in standings. Also covered is a Balfour concert in Fraternal Aid hall with pianist Sophria Lawyeren and singer Maud Lanwreure, highlighting an evening performance.
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Cats
Giants
New York
Westerdis
Philadelphia
hyroWith
Chi
Pittstaue
Lantis
Balfour
Bern
Nickerson
Kansas
Tao
Fraternal Aid
Baltonreen
Mata House
Maud Et Lanwreure
Woman Injured As Express Train Window Shatters
A commuter woman was hurt when a New York Central express train window shattered during a moment near Seleng tad y. The incident triggered telegraph updates to Grau Central and mobilized officials and engineers to locate the break in the track ballast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central
Selengetady
Visineft
Rushiat
Sehonectady
Awiy Department
Fortine Lunds
Unclear OCR Fragment on City Education and Weather
An OCR fragment mentions increased attention in the city and fewer students than before. It quotes a Superintendent about feeling the worst is over and providing for remaining students. The piece notes rain on Saturday night was not general and a dry period around Vinland with dust scarcely laid.
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Kaciyn
Vinland
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Parkers
Bell Brothers Piano Co
Wanamaker & Brown
Vollingberg
Mass. St
Wiedemann’s
Nome Book Store
Parker
Topeka Satar
Taft
Bob McWilliams
Warren Street Baptist
Mins Marie Overstreet
Ida Meivek
Ili
Beck
Jinoh Wilson
Wichmond
Arsaad
We Chautaawis
Virginia Jeffries
Bowerseek Opera House
Deifries
Candile
Euquetre
Canalle
Miss Jeffries
Marwin Wolcott
Count de Varville
Camille
Jim
Weston
Usoad
Armand
Dnival Fund
Melvin
iGustan
Vann
Val Price
Miss Horne
Lewis
Sibley Place
Lov
Boener Bros
Ane
Congo
Havana
Xena
Mass
ST. Lawrence
B.D. Thompson
Agnes Thorapeon
Aowomu
Lena Armstrong Adil
Verh Alexander
Post Office
Nodetter
AO Lawrence
Sewing Club
Frances Leinsmoor
20Th Century Club
Rvanda
Doug Age
Mary
Murrig
Garth
Kappas
Thetas
Agiwest
A.d.weaver
Massachusetts Street
Ristington
St. Tn
Ulatrles Seewit
Post Earlivga
Pothe
Wirstmann
Squires
Leader
Trym
Treug
August McGee
Atasa Meee
Ramson
Delilah
Wiedemarne’s
Bell Brothers. Piano Co
Geo. W. White
K. U
Lawrence View
Hoadley
Istevenson’s Book Store
Innes, Bullene & Hackman
Redfern
Warners
Thompson
Royal Worcester
Perrin
Adler
Market Letter
Ed. Parsons
Mass, Street
Chicago
House of Stetson
Straffon
W. L. Douglas
Abe Walfson's
University
Bach
Bowersock’s
Virginia Jeffries Co
Virginia Jefferies Co
Bowersock Opera House
Woodward’s Drug Store
Garland
Rey
Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Sais
Cael Eriksen
Meise
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