Edge Senate clashes over liquor laws in Washington debate
In Washington Senator Edge led a pro enforcement debate on the prohibition law. He pressed for stricter measures amid partisan exchanges with Senator Willis and others. The discussion touched on law and order, policing, and potential penalties while senators argued over constitutional support and enforcement. In Arkansas Little Rock police captured Arnold Core, a suspect in a Buffalo killings case, after a two day search. He was nabbed at a Cotter home near Skeleton Hollow while breakfasting, admitting the crime.
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Intercede for Derry Amid School Pressures
Sheriff William Cumminks reports that several of Lee Derry’s Arkansas friends have urged intercession with reformatory authorities to keep him from hard labor and to seek a favorable inside position. Meanwhile junior high students raise funds through a candy sale to redecorate the dining room under Miss Mahei Grabske’s direction.
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Kansas Weather Outlook and Road Conditions Brief
Kansas forecasts light snow tonight with cloudy, icy to frozen roads in parts of Hutchinson, Wichita, Topeka, Salina and Ottawa. Wednesday brings slight warming and mixed precipitation in the northwest, with travel conditions improving in some areas while remaining slick elsewhere.
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Warm spell ends Kansas cold snap ends tomorrow
Topeka Kansas dispatch reports an icy front from the northwest bringing sub-freezing temperatures across the state. Weather officials predict sunshine and a slight rise in temperatures tomorrow, with Wichita and Topeka recording 32 degrees as Goodland hit eight degrees.
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Patterson Nominated U S Attorney for Western Missouri
Washington December 15 Roscoe C Patterson was nominated by President Coolidge to be United States attorney for the western district of Missouri. E L Lewis of Indiana was nominated for another term on the Interstate Commerce Commission. Fred R Fitzpatrick named U S marshal for Kansas district and E Baer for eastern Texas marshal. Henry Bneifel nominated as district attorney for northern Texas with further nominations noted.
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Texas
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House approves tax relief measure in Washington
Washington reports the house approved a relief bill that eases federal levies for about 2,000,000 income taxpayers. The section raises personal exemptions from 1000 to 1500 for singles and from 2500 to 3500 for married filers, boosting relief under the plan.
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Cabinet May Quit After Loucheur Resignation
Finance minister Loucheur resigned after the finance committee rejected his fiscal proposals by a clear majority with one dissenting vote. The franc fell while the dollar traded near 27.04 and the pound at 345.50 ahead of the Bourse. Officials awaited whether President Doumergue would appoint Premier Briand to form a broad coalition to pass the fiscal bills or resort to stern measures if that failed.
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Battle on in China near Mukden amid fighting and looting
Reports from Japanese sources say Chang Tso Lin’s forces may be decided by a battle in the Paikipu area west of Mukden. Mukden dispatches note retreat of Chang’s troops from Sinmfu a nd Mukin with general looting and panic among Japanese residents.
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Prohibition Beginning Says Rhode Island Speech
A Rhode Island official spoke at a New England law enforcement convention in Providence stating public sentiment supports reduced enforcement as the public shifts toward enforcement of a unified public policy on prohibition. Major Rex A Haynes and General Lincoln C Andrews were cited in the remarks about enforcement trends.
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Open House at Chamber Amid Weather Delays for Waterworks School
Visitors delayed by bad weather attend the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce open house tonight as the third annual school for waterworks and sewage disposal plants, held with University of Kansas supervision, proceeds through registration and lab sessions. Speakers from International Filter Co and League of Kansas Municipalities discuss turbidity, costs, and accounting. the event features a film by Dickey Clay Products Co.
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Senate Admits La Follette as Republican
Washington reports the Senate formally welcomed Robert M. La Follette into the Republican fold despite warnings of an independent course. The House assigned Wisconsin insurgents to minor committees, stripping leaders of key posts, in a show of party discipline.
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New Englanders Dinner in Lawrence at Plymouth Church
The New England society invites all Lawrence residents with New England ancestry to a dinner on Monday evening December 21 at Plymouth Congregational church parish house. Justice Henry F. P. Mason of the Kansas supreme court will speak. Reservations are handled by Mrs. P. P. Lester at 1544. New members welcomed. traditional New England dishes and music planned after the dinner.
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US Repulse Druse Attack In Damascus Quarter
Dispatches say French forces used artillery machine guns and airplanes to repel a Druse assault in Damascus during the night. The Chagour and Salciye quarters suffered principal damage as tribesmen attacked from Bejovick to seize the city. Several Druse fighters were killed and many aides wounded.
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Wahl of Ministers Alliance officers announced
Rev John V Watts of Fi Baptist church was elected president Rev BF Ludy of First Evangelical church became vice president and Gerrit Snyder Wie st Presbyterian church was chosen secretary treasurer of the Ministerial Alliance for 12 months at a bi monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting this morning. Stu Braden gave a talk about a book of religion.
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Election of Ochers and Christmas Program Friday
Midland Grange sets a Friday meeting featuring officer elections and a Christmas program. A postponed session due to a storm will be held in the Grange hall with a story hour for young visitors in the schoolhouse.
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Theosophists Expect Second Coming Prophecy
Thousands of theosophists travel to India in belief of Christ’s return within five months. Annie Besant, leader of the Theosophical Society, predicts the Star of Bethlehem will burn over Adyar and Christ will inhabit J. Krishnamurti, a 80 year old Hindu.
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Improvements to Lawrence water plant proposed by engineer
Wynkoop Kiersted described at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon the proposed upgrades for Lawrence municipal water system. He cited two main issues: a defective river intake with two 18 inch lines and a purification plant not designed for high water, proposing stronger conduits, temporary intake during rebuilding, and a settling basing plan to improve filtration and reduce sediment before chemical treatment. The talk outlined timing for basins and settling to ensure clearer water during floods.
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Mosul boundary decision grants Iraq British mandate control
A League of Nations council report says the provisional Brussels line becomes the Mosul frontier, with Britain to extend Hsmate date over Iraq for 25 years and Turkey to gain favorable economic terms. It estimates 4,000 Catholic Chaldeans deported, with reports of executions and killings along the frontier.
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County clubs to advertise school programs in Kansas high schools
County clubs plan assemblies to promote university pictures and slides in Kansas high schools during holidays. Ninety seven Kansas counties are represented by clubs, the largest number in school history. Some counties will send moving pictures from the University and football game views to the high schools, with pictures allocated by lot to Monterey Mexico and Ottawa.
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Raids in Republic county arrest seven farmers in liquor probe
Seven farmers around Helleville and Cuba were arrested as six warrants were to be served in Republic county liquor raids. Four stills were found. two spotters said to have worked there six weeks. Georges Ayres, 2, pleaded guilty to possession and sale and was fined 26 dollars and 69 days in jail. Others faced charges. the Anti Saloon League alleged two spotters were its operatives in Topeka.
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Santa Claus to visit Wall Street during holidays
New York reports Santa Claus has already toured Wall Street as the season hits a peak for Christmas festivities. The article notes stockholders of large firms may receive extra or resumed cash disbursements around the holidays, with current indications that such disbursements will exceed 106 million dollars, surpassing prior expectations and signaling strong year-end payouts.
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Enforcement on Massachusetts Street Night Parking
Chief Douglas and local police present as seven first offenders faced court for parking without lights on Massachusetts Street after midnight. Judges warned violations replicate harsher penalties. cars must have front and rear lights when parked. Officers will strictly enforce lights, driving with 10 lights, or no tail light. The aim is to curb late night parking to reduce street crime opportunities.
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R G T C Banquet Speaker Set At State Event
Colonel Tawis J. Van Schaick will be principal speaker at the RO TLC banquet at the Masonic tents tomorrow evening at 6 o clock. Other speakers include Chancellor Fo MW Lind, G. Simons, and Prof W. Wy Havi. Merrihin of Toy will attend as a guest of the military department. several archer guests will attend.
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District Court convenes in Kansas City docket notes
District Court sessions report Judge Hugh Means taking Underwood vs Greenlses under advisement and scheduling cases including Moss v Niles and City of Lawrence v Commonwealth Investment. Whitside to be heard tomorrow. many divorces and sensational cases set for Thursday in Kansas City. The Kansas City Music Association meeting featured Robert Moody and Aubrey Popenny. a special interurban to Manhattan and radio ads appear in local news.
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Fraternal Aid Union sees strong November growth
National officers J N Dalley and T J Sweeney report robust expansion for the Fraternal Aid Union in November with new members and assets surpassing eight million dollars. Home activities in Lawrence highlight favorable publicity and organized leadership driving continued growth and insurance plans.
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Supreme Court halts Chapman death sentence appeal in Hartford
United States Supreme Court declines to stay execution in Connecticut. Gerald Chapman, sentenced to death for mail robbery, faced resumption of the 25 year federal sentence in Atlanta after denial of habeas corpus contentions by Judge Thomas. Public drafting notes indicate Hartford appearance and March 3 scheduling.
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Inquest Tentative on Miss Paty Death in Town
An inquest will determine cause of Miss Edith Doty a young woman who died recently at Simmital. Dr. out of city expected back tonight or tomorrow morning. Doty’s body shipped to Taplin Mo for burial. Christmas Tree for Birds in Quincy second grade decorates with fruit and popcorn.
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