Football rule changes vow open play and mass play ban
Regents in Lawrence push to abolish dangerous mass plays and adopt revised rules from the national committee. Plans call for seven men on the scrimmage line, limited back field, no diving tackles, stricter ball handling, and possible halves adjustment. Subcommittee includes Stag, Dudley, Savage. three plans outline alignment and play changes.
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Kanssa
University
Kennedy
A. A.stag
University of Chicago
W. J. Dudley
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn
Harvard
Mass
St. Bell Prey
Football rules plan to limit attack and protect scrimmage
The proposal emphasizes center focus for rushes, bans player interchange, eliminates neutral zone and on side kick, restricts blockers aiding a ball carrier until the line of scrimmage, and sets seven yards to gain in four downs to reduce attack weight.
Fairbanks Presses Promise to Address Methodist Church
In Rome on February 7, former US Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks refused to break his pledge to address the American Methodist church despite Vatican pressure over Catholic-Protestant tensions. Negotiations to shield relations followed as Fairbanks remained committed to visiting the Pope and meeting King Victor Emmanuel.
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C. W. Fairbanks
United States
Victor Emmanuel
Vatican
Mrs Ford Won Hung Jury in Blackmail Case
After 24 hours of deliberation the jury could not reach a verdict in the Mrs Jeannette Stewart Ford blackmail case against Charles L Warviner, former Big Four treasurer. Judge Swing discharged the panel noting eight jurors favored acquittal while two favored conviction. Jurors said Wariner’s confession of embezzlement did not convince them, and some believed he would perjure himself against a woman.
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Zour
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Conference on football rules draws Missouri Valley leaders
Missouri Valley University presidents indicate attendance at a conference to revise football rules, with some preferring waiting for the National Committee's finalized rules.
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Missouri, Valley University -Presi_ denta
Missouri Valley Schools
Deaf and Dumb Team To Play Basketball Saturday Night At Lawrence
The deaf and dumb basketball team from the State Institution at Olathe will meet the Freshman team as a doubleheader with Missouri. Friday and Saturday feature KU and Missouri games in the southern Missouri Valley race. Reno County High plays KU freshmen Friday night. streetcar service makes attendance easy.
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Wedding of Miss Mellie Brock to Dr F M Dryden in Lawrence
In Lawrence many locals attend informal gatherings as Miss Mellie Brock, nurse, prepares to wed Dr. F M Dryden of Euclid Minnesota on Wednesday February 10. The ceremony will unite two well known families with plans for a small intimate reception hosted by Mrs J A Henley for close friends prior to the wedding day.
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Fifty Years of Marriage Celebrated at Turner Hall
A social event Saturday night marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. August Walthuller at Turner Hall. Mr. Warthuller received a clock in recognition of long service to the Verein, while a family dinner followed on Friday with fourteen descendants present. Community figures praised the couple as esteemed residents. A Washington Post GAR No. 12 meeting planned to push bringing the state encampment of the G A R to Lawrence in 1912, with a committee including William Nadier Koeffer I J Gray and J K Rankin surveying local merchants who largely favored the effort. The piece also touches on social anecdotes, club remembrances, and local events, including church socials and university Pan-Hellenic activities, as well as a note on agricultural spraying demonstrations urged by Congressman Scott for Douglas County fruit orchards.
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District Court Opens With State Versus Chemer Todd
The February term of district court convened at the courthouse today. The first case called was the State versus Cheter Todd, a pending matter in the session.
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Court House
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Second Term At Kanes University Attracts 125 New Students
Kanes University opened the second regular semester this morning with over 125 new students enrolled, the largest second term intake yet. Many students withdrew for graduation, marriage, or mental incapacity, while others remained to pursue diplomas next spring. The week focused on reduced withdrawals and continued emphasis on scholarship as KU strides forward as a first class university.
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Meng
Kansas University
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Peace Declared in Philadelphia Shirt Waist Strike
Peace has been declared between Philadelphia shirt waist manufacturers and striking workers. Quiet returns to factory areas for the first day in weeks and police have not been needed to arrest strikers.
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Philadelphia
Big Kansas fire destroys Wahl department and Cook drugstore
A large blaze in Nickerson Kansas today destroyed Wahl's department store and the drug store of M L at Cook, with losses estimated around 35000. The fire damaged the warhine shops blast furnace engine and dynamo rooms of the former Tedewutter Steel Company site, suspected incendiary origin.
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Cook
Governor Hadley Refuses to Interfere in Hanging Case
In Jefferson City on February 7 Governor Hadley refused to intervene in the case of George Williams and George Reynolds two Black men slated for execution in Kansas City tomorrow. Their confession relates to an incident involving a woman.
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Jefferson City
George Williams
George Reynolds
Kansas City
Congress to Act on Mine Disaster Death Toll
A Feb 7 report outlines proposed federal action after mine disasters. J F Callbreath Jr cites urgent need for a national bureau and notes support from United Mine Workers and mine owners. Senate work on extradition bill is also noted along with a White House proclamation on German imports.
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National Bureau of Nines
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House
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United States
Was it Lena Cavender Lena Lavender Daughter D presumed
Topeka authorities claim the California body may be Lena Lavender from Topeka who left for Africa last September after a letter and $1000. Detectives in San Francisco compare the remains to Lena Cavender and find no match in missionary records. They suspect she was not a local resident.
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Fred Rust catchy postcard Valentines at The Indian Store
Local note notes a Fred Rust catchy postcard Valentines event at The Indian Store with mention of the band United.
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Band United
Lost dog and sale notices from a university area
Friday a black cocker spaniel answers to Black Man or Manny. Reward. Return to Mrs Hart. Bell 1856. 472 Tennessee St. For sale nine room modern house east front four blocks from the University 1215 Tennessee St Annie 701 Bell 1693. For sale ten head of horses three drivers rubber tired cart and harness G B Martin Donnelly's Barn. Lost on Saturday night a roll of bills $10 reward. Leave at Journal office. Wanted competent girl for general housework five in.
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Inquest Opens as Swope Case Unfolds in Independence
A coroner's jury convened in Independence Missouri to determine Col Thomas H Swope's death cause amid multiple libel suits. Witnesses including Dr Hyde, Dr Twyman and undertaker Ki B Mitchell testified on embalming and disinterment while Hy de and other Swope heirs faced questions about autopsy procedures.
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Haskell 10 Remain Retains Indian School Status at Haskell
Washington reports good news for Lawrence as plans to reorganize Indian schools falter. Commissioner Leupp proposals faced state opposition. Valentine expects to keep Haskell as one of five retained and rejects abolishing multiple schools. Possible transfer of Anuskell Institute to Kansas University discussed.
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Back to Prison for Him at Leavenworth
Arthur S. Spencer alias Harry S. Redard on completed his federal term and was arrested at the gate by deputy U S Marshal for impersonating a U S immigration service officer. In Leavenworth Kansas February 7. Steel Strike Growing in South Bethlehem Pennsylvania reports say 1200 strikers added to ranks after last night’s picket duty.
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Arthur S. Spencer
Harry S. Reardon
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Black Hind Geta Busy in Pittsburg Case
A fragmentary report from Pittsburg Kansas notes Louis Azai, assaulted Friday night, alleges a black hand note signed with a cross was placed on a wagon. He is the first of three people suing related to a recent murder trial. rents attorney referenced the note.
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Markets by Wire grain and provisions Kauss City Feb 7
Wheat May 127 cash prices 54y and 64 for futures in Kauss City market. Corn May 64 and July 64. Oats No 2 white 17. Rye 11. Butter creamery and packing stock values noted. Chicago prices show wheat May 1. W. pork May 22.02 and hogs top 8.70 with receipts 38,000. Cattle receipts 16,000 with beef steers 7.60 and feeders 5.45.
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