Prohibition Bureau Bill Sparks Bitter National Day Debate
Washington reports that Congress sharpens debate on prohibition changes including a new Prohibition bureau under Treasury. Smoot introduces the bill placing enforcement under the secretary, civil service for agents, and abolishing the director of customs. House opposition critiques costs and enforcement needs as fights over penalties and bootleggers continue.
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Prohibition Bureau
Congress
Administration
Treasury Department
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Bus Yeau
Internal Revenue
Mellon
Tinder Civil Service
the Treasury
Customs
Director of Customs
Seer Andrews
Blair
Internal Revenue Bureau
Finance Commission
House
Cramton
WETS IN NEW DRIVE FOR MODIFIED PROHIBITION
Washington A P J A proposes a modified prohibition system as a middle path between Volsteadism and the saloon era. At the second face the facts conference of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, Rep Royden Yan Democrat New York urges Congress to modify the Volstead Act. He criticizes lawmakers for ignoring the prohibition situation and says enforcement has failed. The Treasury prohbition unit chief Andrew acknowledges enforcement problems amid rising costs.
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Washington
A. P.J
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Geo. Washington
Roy Yan
New York
House Judiciary Committee
Tony Thabe
Anti- Saloon League
Prohibition
Andrews
The
Treasury
Arctic land claims debated by Stefansson and explorers
In Detroit on February 6 A P Stefansson defended U S ownership of any new Arctic land discovered by Major Lanphier or Captain Wilkins arguing there is no dispute about sovereignty. He contrasted historic claims of Columbus and Cabot to show Britain’s territorial rights remain clear.
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Detroit
Arctic
Thomas G. Lanphier
George TE Wilkins
United States of America
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Stefansson
Wilkinson
Columbus
Genoa
Italy
America
Spain
John Cabot
England
Naples
Canada
HAS TOO MANY THEATERS New York theatres crowded by weak plays
Producer Gaige argues New York has too many theaters for too few good plays. He laments frequent poor productions driving audiences away, stating that filling all sixty theaters with quality works would be ideal but rarely happens. He nevertheless sees improvement in American drama and notes many actors who rival past stars.
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New York
Feb
Crosby Gaige
Ascenson
Health census boosts preschool checks in Quincy districts
Seven hundred thirty five preschool age children have registered in the census by Parent Teacher associations as a step toward school health centers. Mothers were asked about avoiding full physicals. several groups commit to aid. Health week is planned for the second week in March with updated hours to be announced.
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Quincy
Woodlawn
Kindlesperger
American Association of” University Women
City Federation’ of Women's Clubs
The
Chamber of Commerce
Quivera
Round Table Chibs
Indlesperger
Bureau of Child
Weather Outlook and Regional Forecast Summary
Forecast for the week starting Monday covers Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with mostly fair skies, occasional rain in the south and snow or rain in the north later. Temperatures mostly above normal. cooler in the latter part. Southern Rocky Mountain and plateau regions expect fair conditions with above normal temperatures. Kansas cities including Topeka and Wichita report clear roads and fair conditions. temperatures measured 7 AM yesterday and noon today.
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Washinton
Mississippi
Missouri
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
Pittshore
Arkansas Citys
Wichite
Ottawa
Topeka
Clea Roads
Tosh
Saline
Hanna
Democrats Plan Campaign Against Coolidge
Democratic leaders in Congress plan to split with the Coolidge administration once the bi partisan tax bill clears the Senate. After a Senate conference Senator Robinson of Arkansas said the chamber would vote for a unified air service and Democrats may press Coolidge on the coal controversy and the Italian debt settlement, joining some insurgent Republicans.
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Congress
Coolidge
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Air Service
William Mitchell
Stillman Sails to Europe Amid Reconciliation Claim
Mrs Anne A Stillman confirms aboard the Olympic bound for Europe with no confirmation of husband James A Stillman aboard. A New York American report notes a reconciliation amid a long divorce fight. The husband now recognizes seven year old Guy Silliman T as his son and withdraws claims the boy is Fred Beauvais's son.
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Witeless
A. P
James A. Stillman
Europe
New York
A.P
Anne. A. Stillman
Associated Press
Olympic
Mr. Stillman
Guy Silliman
Fred Beauvais
Noted Harvard Law Professor Morgan Joins Summer Evidence Course
Dean Avant announces Edmund M. Morgan of Harvard Law School will teach the Evidence course in the coming Summer session. Morgan, with degrees from Harvard, previously taught at Minnesota, Yale, and Harvard, and served with the Judge Advocate General in World War I. He co-edits cases on common law pleading and is researching evidence for the Commonwealth Fund.
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School of Law
Edmund M. Morgan
Law School
Harvard University
Morgan
Harvard College
Harvard Law School
Duluth
Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Yale
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Commonwealth Fund
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Arant
More Fan
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Strong
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University of Texas Law School
Hallen
University of Kansas Law
Thomas E. Atkinson
Yale School of Law
North Dakota
University of Michigan
M. T. van Hecke
Kansas Law Faculty
Univerisity of Chicago Law School
Ryan Names Auto Inspectors Spark Topeka Battle
Topeka February 6 AP Attorney General Griffith struck down a 1925 law transferring auto license inspector appointments from secretary of state to the governor as unconstitutional. The opinion by Assistant Attorney General W G Ralston said the statute added matter beyond its title. The ruling follows other Apt family led challenges to laws tied to titles and patronage. Secretary of State Ryan resisted payroll surrender, while Governor Paulen suspended inspector appointments pending legal tests.
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Kan
C. B. Griffith
W.G. Ralston
Kansas
F. G. Apt
Alien County
Supreme Court
Apt
Var State. Uy
Paulen
Trank d. Ryan
Bandits Raid Rural Homes Steal Hens Gasoline And Tools
Thieves hit three homes along the river last night, entering a chicken house at Mina P. Tias's 735 North Third Street and stealing twenty Rhode Island Red hens after forcing a padlock. Gasoline was drained from a car at the Dias garage and tools were taken from the W. H. Bowen garage. At Maple Grove cemetery, Sam Holladay reports thieves entered a chicken house and stole about fifteen fowls. Coldwater fire department installs motorized equipment and an electric siren.
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North Third Street
Rhode Island
Dias
W. H. Bowen
Sam Holladay
Maple Grove Cemetery
Es Ou
Russian Princess Obolensky Found Murdered in Moscow
Princess Obolensky, 23, an heir to a storied Russian lineage, was found murdered in the snow outside a Moscow bath house. The janitor of a neighboring building confessed to the crime, with the tale linked to Russia’s upheaval since 1917 and the princess’s abandonment by her governess as Bolsheviks seized power. Several relatives have sought refuge in America.
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Princess Obolensky
Memiber
Russia
Dolice
Al-Ready
Plac
Obo- Jensky
America
Reward Offered for Conviction of Animal Poisoners
Lawrence Humane Society announces a $100 reward for the apprehension and conviction of those poisoning domestic animals in Lawrence. A recent epidemic has injured a dog and a veterinarian reports nineteen days of treatment. State law provides penalties including confinement up to three years for maliciously administering poisons to animals.
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Lawrence Humane
Lawrence
Juhilse
Lane
West Pema
County to investigate Missouri football captain charge
Hoone county authorities will investigate charges surrounding the indefinite suspension from the University of Missouri this week of Pate Jackson, quarterback and captain elect of the 1926 Tiger team, as far as liquor is concerned. County attorney George S. Starrett said a war on liquor is underway and all cases will be investigated to locate the source of liquor. No formal complaint has been filed yet.
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Columbia
Hoone
Missouri
Pate
Jackson
Tiger
George S. Starrett
Voter Registration Opens and Oil Deal Reported
Registration books open at 10 am February 26 at the city clerk’s office for residents who moved since the last election. Movers must re register. those changing wards must reside there 30 days before voting. Also notes a major cash deal: Associated Oil control acquired by Blair & Co and Chase Securities for 165 million dollars. Obituary: Charles Mosbacher, longtime Wichita businessman, died in Wichita Tuesday night. funeral held Thursday.
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Pri
Aas
New York
Feb
Associated Oil Company
California
Blair and Co. Inc
Chase Securities Corporation
Charles Mosbacher
Kansas
Lawrence
Wichita
City-Jackman suit set for trial in district court
The city of Lawrence sues Jackman seeking a permanent injunction to stop erecting light poles in the alley between Massachusetts and New Hampshire streets and elsewhere in the city. Judge Means slated trial after motions to dismiss with prejudice were debated. jurors report February 15 for civil cases.
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Jackman
Massachussetts
New Hampshire Street
Gorrill
Walter Thiele
Thiele
T. G.7 Stevenson
Riley
Means
Daige
Welock
Bob Williams
Judge Means
Henry Amenn Stepping. Ford Admired as Dancer
New York reports Henry Ford impresses as a dancer after Miss Margaret Allen of the national stage portal exchange returned from Detroit where she danced with him. She calls him marvelous and grave, noting he knows all steps and can correct minor deviations with ease.
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New York
Feb. G
A. P
Henry Ford
Margaret Allen
National Stage Portal Exchange
Detroit
Ford
Red Cross Reorganizes Douglas County Chapter
Mrs John F Watts leads county chapter with St Louis representative present at a Chamber of Commerce meeting to reorganize the Red Cross in Douglas County after two years of inactivity. Officers were elected and plans set to restore operations and readiness for emergencies with Walsh close to president andRead secretary, plus new executive committee members including Dr Stururray.
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Burte
St. Opis
American Red Cross
Lawrence
Douglas County
Chamber of Conmerce
Walsh
Kensir
Ars
M . Fywik
Stufurray
The
Red Cross
Burleson
St Louis
Postal Employes State Convention Planned in Lawrence
Postmaster C B Hosford leads plans for the state convention of postal employes in Lawrence on February 22. About 500 visitors expected, with 340 delegates arriving that evening. Committees include Finance chaired by Mull with McKee and Canavan, Publicity by May and McClain, Program by Springer with Abraham Davis and Canavan, Reception by Dee Johnson with Daniels Merer, Registration by Chester Brown with Carle and Wilkerson, Banquet by Tlarkman with Hutsinger Gouger Kirby. Most meetings to be at the Chamber of Commerce building.
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Postal Employes
Lawrence
C. B. Hosford
Grant Mull
Grace McKee
John, Canavan
Vublicitye
Ernest May
Wilfred McClain
L'Red Springer
A. C. Abraham
Ted Davis
Willian Canavan
Dee Johnson
Charles,Daniels
Jess
Merrer
Chester Brown
Clarence Carle
Fred Wilkerson
Dave Tlarkman
Carl Hutsinger
Eric Gouger
Glen Kirby
Rural schoolhouse burns south of county farm
A rural school house four miles south of the county farm was destroyed by fire last evening with all contents. Two weeks earlier $200 worth of new library books were burned, along with pupils supplies and the teacher Miss Mav e Hagerman. The piano remained unburned as the fire spread, and nearby residents witnessed the blaze. Nearby coal buildings also burned.
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Lesome
Mavc Hagerman
Charles Coopeor
W. R. Haughn
KU Glee Club Wins First Place at Missouri Valley Contest
The University of Kansas Men’s Glee Club won first in the second annual Missouri Valley intercollegiate contest in Wichita. Under Prof. Tr. A. Jatremore, KU scored 141 points, beating Missouri University and Kansas State College. Judges included Hagbard Brase and Fr. B. Stivens. The victory followed enthusiastic support from Wichita citizens and a final group performance of The Prayer of Thanksgiving.
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Missouri Valley
Wichita
Tr. A. Jatremore
Missouri University
Kansas Aggies
Music Club
Wichita Chamber of Commerce
Charles Gray
Efile
Tierbec Wail
NM. U
Kansa Ec
John Pee
Andrews
Lion
Parker
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Jayhawk
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School of Fine Arts
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Directo
the Messiah Chott
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School of Music
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Larremore
University of ‘Kansar
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Ares
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R. RB. Tretz
E. A. Fry
V. McNeil
al GC. Ogden
TG. Rabyarts
N. Story
Remy Wright
Basttcnes
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Ula
A.W. Popejoy
Scrivner
W. H. Swisher
T. J. Zinn
Dasses
O. Hi Tall
L. A. Mears
M. CG. Aforiroe
R. K. Moody
C Posey
le W. Raynolds
Elect 1926 Officers At State Assoc Meeting In Topeka
Topeka yesterday hosted the State Association of Registrars and Advanced Standing Committees meeting at Washburn College art museum. Officers for the coming year were elected: L D Whittemore of Washburn as president, Nora E Siler of Lawrence as secretary, and S A Deel of Baker University as the third executive committee member.
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Nora It
Siler
Tatioan
Topeke
Washburn College
L D.whittemore
Washburn
Nora E. Siler
Lawrences
S. A. Deel
Baker Unithe
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Knights of Pythias meeting attended by Toneka group in Lawrence
A group from Knights of Pythias Toneka attended a Lawrence meeting with Past Grand Chancellor Fence of Coffeyville giving a historical talk on lodge background. Several members plan future attendance at Topeka and Kansas City events, with a large convention in Kansas City on February 16. Forecasts for Ottawa area include planting more corn.
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Toneka
Lawrence Laat
Fence
Coffeyville
Topeka
Convention Hall
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