University tour by Ways and Means committees findings
Kansas legislators from the Ways and Means committees touring the University of Kansas attended luncheon with Chancellor Strong and faculty. They inspected buildings on campus, discussed needs and funding for the next biennium, and heard mixed signals on future appropriations as lawmakers sought retrenchment and completion of the administration building. A Topeka visit included Shouse, McMillan, Bowmen, Carey and others observing the process and signaling cautious support for finishing projects.
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Ways” and Means
Kansas
Universitis
Strong
Bertrey
Ceanpas
Ore Elec
Tame “Bcahemies Department
Fraser
George Gh. Ross
Sterling
Rice County
Ways and “Means
Herr
Barber County
Vest
Partic
AML
Ian Usial
Shanse
Tip Senate
Fe University
Iam
Allairs
Friends of the Great School
Mount Oy End
Elass
Tarows
Kansas Weather Report Unsettled with Likely Snow Tonight
Unsettled weather expected across Kansas with probable snow tonight and Sunday. Temperatures remain low as wintry mix impacts travel and outdoor plans across the state.
Petition to refer Commission Government to voters in Lawrence
Sufficient signatures gathered for a petition asking the Lawrence city council to place the Commission Government question before the public this spring. The Commission Committee reported strong enthusiasm at a recent meeting as petitions near completion. Signatures continue through Monday with copies available at the Journal-World office for signing.
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Commission
Lawrence
Cisia
Vurmeil
Journal-World Office
German Empress Til Berlin to Begin Long Stay in Bad Nauheim
Berlin reports the German Empress is expected to travel to Bad Nauheim for an extended sojourn due to deteriorating health. In Kiev a private deserter killed his corporal and fatally wounded three officers, including the battery commander, before being shot by a younger officer.
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Berlin
Bad Nauheim
Buns Auck
Kiev
Water Referendum in Lawrence Proceeds After Rate Dispute
The Lawrence referendum focuses on two questions for voters: municipal ownership of the water system and readjustment of water rates to fund additions. Balloting by mail begins with deadlines February 10, as the Commercial Club and city officials push for public input while the Lawrence Water Company argues future rates must exceed engineer recommendations to cover needed improvements.
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City of
Lawrence
City of Lawrence
Aiv
Chik
Maye
Bishop
FL Street
Caference Water Company
Commercial Club Committee
Richard
Uke
P ‘Cress
Fr Brooks
Pis
Ety
Lawrence Water Company
Commercial Club
Special Water Committee
Wei
Dunmire
President Street
Groundhog Day Forecast and January Weather Recap
The article reports on frigid morning temperatures near zero and mentions Groundhog Day as pending. It notes January’s mean temperature around 29 degrees, 22 degrees above average, with a high of 62 and a low of 6.8 below zero, plus about 30 inches of snow and light rainfall.
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Sheckles
University Weather Bureau
Runaway Thomas Roberts Captured Near Topeka
Runaway Thomas Roberts, who escaped the State Asylum at Topeka a week earlier, was captured about ten o clock last night by Sheriff Cunning and Ike Johnson at his wife’s home on 1224 New Jersey Street. Roberts, who said he walked from Kansas City to see his family, was adjudged insane three years ago and committed to the Topeka asylum. He is not violent and was frightened by threats against his family.
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Thomas Roberts
Topeka
Ugo
Cunnings
Ike Johnson
Joe Daily
Roberts
New Jersey Street
Kansas City
Lawrence
Sheriff's “Office
Hosriths
Torela
Bishop Moore on the stand in Cope case and foregone verdict
Kansas City reports the jury in the Cope case still deliberates after questions on private communications and malice in a letter from Bishop Moore. The bishop testified at length defending the letter and his role as church officer. In a separate note, a farmer, Thomas A. Moore, died from exposure near Maryville, Missouri, after freezing overnight.
Regents Fight Keene Bill On State Education Board
Heads of institutions object as joint committees hear the Keene measure to consolidate boards of regents and create a state board of administration. Regents for University and Agricultural College argue structure may dilute school autonomy while defenders claim broad supervision could save funds and improve budgeting. Republican lawmakers face a heavy agenda with several administration bills stalled in the Senate.
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Watery
Rezerts
L. If. Halk
Emporis Suite Noemial
A. M. Keene
Bourbon County
Lise
Oolsander
Scotti Alipkins
Addivastration Board
saTeanavistai
The Water Question in Lawrence City Debates Franchises
The Journal World presents the complete water question statement to Lawrence citizens, urging readers to understand the mayor’s view and the Water Company’s refusal to accept Prof. Head Engineer Ding’s suggested rates. The paper questions voting for any contract with the Water Company, arguing such terms would be temporary and unsatisfactory and urging adherence to the current franchise rather than pursuing a new deal.
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Journal World
Lawrence
Water Company
Erigineer Ding
Val Neeet
New Syster
Toy
Commercial Club
Journal-World
Cowie Pany
Battle Cry of the Allies in Balkan War News
Reports from Washington describe Allied plans and Greek and Montenegrin forces aiming to seize a Turkish fortress by storm. High officials and diplomats discuss naval entry limits at the Sulaniki harbor, with cautious optimism and warnings on troop movements.
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Bert Scanlan
Mulearan
Aesoprati
Amdrian
Tystarin
Natery
Washington
Seltarman
Arbens
Fats
Sulaniki
Col Welson Found Guilty of Contempt in Divorce Case
Kansas City February reports Col Welson found guilty of contempt over publication of a divorce article in the Star. Judge Guthrie ordered jail until writ of habeas corpus stayed, with appeal by Walsh arguing advance preparation of the decision and press freedom amid tense courtroom debate.
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Col. Welson
Kansas City
W. R. Neson
The
Star
Guthrie
Coun
Walsa
Nelson
Wilhisin Ke
Wwe
Kansas City Sun
Willy
Dine -Josephic A. Gintlise
Dhorksont County
En Artiely
Alimeny
Circenit Coe
Walsh
Wash
Findlins
Neilson
Blackstone
Atorne
Yates
Hefensa Shorts
Bein
Pean
Poorly Made Goods Warn Shoppers To Thy Care
The notice urges buyers to beware of hastily made clothing and other wares. It warns that shoddy items may look fine at first but quickly lose fit and value, emphasizing the cost of low quality purchases and advising thoughtful shopping.
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Aries Mech
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Cloud
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Hawlins
Jinffman
Cherokee
Hinds
Labette
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N&s
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Wilson
National’ Woman's Suffrage Association
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Treasury
COPE
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Actin
Wold Devide
Sudg
Cope Siusstestil
Moore
Methodist Episcopal Church
China
Maryville
Thomes A. Moore
Regent Hopkins
K. U
Sixtega
Keeser
Dave Deer
Passane
Semminisration
Democrats
Ellom
Coban
Balkans
Honday
Adrianople
Kansas City Star
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Southern Pacific
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