Supreme Court Upholds Kansas 25 Million Bonus Bond Issue
The Kansas Supreme Court rules the 25 million state bonus bond issue constitutional, denying all eight points of the plaintiff's petition. The decision clears the path for bond sale, rejects claims of unequal treatment or Bill of Rights violations, and accompanies legislative moves to streamline administration and disbursement of bonus funds.
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Topeka
Kansas Supreme Cout
Supreme Court
Pene
Cartindda
Thessut
Genets
Charles J. Griffith
Jens
JM Tavis
Srde
Frank Dy Ryan
Drei
Guteac
Kansas City
Vard
Wichita to hold funeral for six Getto Building victims
In Wichita on February 1 a ninth unidentified body was recovered from the Getto Building ruins where rescue workers have been sifting through burned and twisted debris. The Salvation Army, with assistance from four church pastors, will conduct services and a public funeral for six of the victims later today.
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Wichita
Getto
Ira
Salvador Army
Finn
Smoot Resignation Acknowledged by President Harding
Smoot, longtime superintendent at Haskell Institute for 14 years, has resigned from his post and is noted to consider Lawrence his home. The resignation, effective February 16, was announced by the White House, with Colonel Charles K. R. Forbes named director of the Veterans Bureau, effective February 20.
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Dd. Simnot
Guldahoma
Prents
Smoot
Haskell Institute
Lawrences
Forhes
Charles KR. Forhes
Veterans’ Bureau
Harding
White House
Fragments Show Weather and Schedule Snippets
Readable segments note dates and times with references to February 26 and today 27. Mentions daily minims and a person or group named Hong Legs with unclear context. Details are fragmentary and attributed to local timing and figures without full clarity.
Finney County sues over Arkansas River diversions
Denver, Feb 16. The Finney County Water Users Association of Kansas has filed suit in the U S district court alleging corporations and individuals willfully diverted waters of the Arkansas River by building dikes and dams in Colorado and stopping normal low water into Kansas, seeking removal of the structures.
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Denver
Arkansas River
Kansas
Finney County Water Users Association of Kansas
United States District Court
Colorado
Kansas Legislature Debates Corporate Control and Tax Bills
In Topeka Kansas Governor Jonathan Davis backs a bill to let the state charter board sit in on corporate board meetings and restrict stock dividends. Committees kill measures expanding state charter powers while House and Senate oppose exemptions on farming taxes, amid argument over farm taxation and state governance.
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Topeke
Kansas
Sen
Jonathan Davis
Taylor
Reng
Kansas Charter Board
Davis
Senate
House Judici
Board of
Sedgwick
Meorlinges
Troy
Kansa
Johson
Riley
Johnson
McPadden
Graham
Gorrgin
Osage
Coffiman
Heard
Joe “Brooke
Jefferson
Fire Devours South Omaha Buildings As Firemen Battle Flames
A destructive blaze broke out in south Omaha early Wednesday, driven by strong winds. Firefighters fought the flames as walls threatened collapse and smoke filled the street, with several structures severely damaged and residents evacuated.
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Oitha
Omaha
Mornyg
Morris
Pether
Stene
Tadldings
Abolition of state tax commission advances new revenue plan
Jaterson cites a bill introduced by Senator McCaulegy to abolish the tax commission and appoint a governor named commissioner of revenue collection with a 4000 dollar annual salary. Deputies would search for hidden wealth and collect taxes, drawing five percent commissions on amounts shown and on returns from noncompliant payers. The bill outlines salaries and duties amid a busy social note in Lawrence.
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Jaterson
McCaulegy
One Ship Missing Near Vancouver Island Sea Disaster
Seattle dispatch reports several vessels missing or stranded after a west coast ocean danger near Vancouver Island. The 420 foot Brill liner Tuscan Prince is uncontacted after yesterday’s distress call, while Nika Umatilla and Santa Rita are reported adrift or wrecked with crews ashore. Monarch expected to assist. Couleha clinging to rocks at Albert Head.
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Associated ~ Press
Washington
Vancouver Island
Umatilla Reef
Cape Flutie I
Cnamily la
Monarch
Toda
Couleha
Albert Head
Victoria
State board of health meets in Topeka on standards
The Kansas state board of health held Thursday meetings in Topeka led by Professors Bailes and Dowell. They discussed federal standards outlook and approved state standards for butter bread doughnuts cocoa and chocolate products and ginger ale with minor non essential modifications. Dowell reported on tourist camp sanitation and rules for sanitary construction were adapted.
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State Board of Health
Topeka
KH. H. Bailes
Sa AL H. Dowell
Universi
Bailey
Sayret
Ainared of
Kansas
Washington
State of
Dowell
Old Blacksmith Shop Blocks Traffic on Now River Bridge
An old wooden blacksmith shop, 34 feet long, rolled off a truck on the south end of the Now River bridge near Fifth and Vermont streets. It blocked traffic for minutes while crews reattached braces and moved the structure to clear the roadway toward North Dawrence.
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Fifth Amt
Vermont
Tanks Go Into Essen In German Offensive
An item reports tanks moving into Essen amid wartime tension after Allied air raids and political collisions. It notes Prime Minister Henry Law and French soldiers injured in a cafe clash, with Berlin seeing intensified activity and a relief fund receiving billions in marks.
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London
Honry Law
Preagh
Patina Fukres
Cologne
Cerin
Dion
Berlin
Ashley’ Cunotue
Ruby
Comittee
Bill to Prohibit Masked Assemblies in Kansas
A bill was introduced in the Kansas House to ban any assembly, march, or parade of three or more people where faces are masked or concealed to hide identity. Representative Wilson of Greely county and LH Crogkett of Topeka, district manager of National Life and Accident Insurance, announced the measure. The article also notes Charlotte hosting a conference of northern and southern secretaries.
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Topeka
Kans
Wilson
Greely County
LH. Crogkett
National Life and Accident Insurance Company
Wis
Lawrence hotel fund drive targets $45000 by Tuesday
The article notes the Lawrence hotel fund has risen to 48081.33 to date, announced at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Chairman Bert Ober leads divisions urging renewed effort to reach the $45000 goal by Tuesday noon, with solicitors drafting prospective subscribers and former residents urged to contribute.
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Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Chaiman
Bert. Ober Agged
Operetta Santi Ban a Japanese Qapnes Evening
The program will be presented Monday night at the Bower Suh with six juniors leading the choir and a chorus of varied tunes. Principal participants include the pure tea group and a chorus performing. The operetta features data and character work, with Miss Vere Newly and Miss Brow directing efforts.
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Vere
Agricultural fair disrupts Marian township market scene
A report from Marian township notes a gathering of 300 chickens and 75 other poultry under inspection. County agents warn of potential contamination by pests and emphasize culling to protect producers. Authorities monitor the event as public concern prompts demonstrations and calls for reform.
World wrestling title match ends in two falls
In East City Pal 1 Steangier Lewis defeated Toots Mondt of Colorado to claim the world championship. Mondt won the opening fall in 1 hour 55 minutes 1 second with a body scissors. Lewis captured the second fall in 43 minutes 6 seconds using a toe hold. The third fall ended with a toe hold.
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Pal
Did ‘Steangier
Lewis
Toots” Mondt
Colorado
Airee
Mondt
Prisoner Escape Warning Reaches Oskaloosa Sheriff
Sheriff Will Johns received a today warning about an escaped prisoner from Oskaloosa county jail. Frank Parker and his wife Jennie C Wright of a Wi plan to spend the weekend with Miss Margaret Perkins en route to Topeka where they will settle.
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Will Johns
Oskaloosa County
Frank Parker
Jennie C. Wright
A. Wi
Margaret. Perkins White
Topeka
Ubert Irvine
Lawrence
Conection
Sarcophagus of King Found at Luxor
Luxor Egypt February 16 A P The sarcophagus of Dsherach Tut Ankh Amen was found when the inner chamber in the tomb was opened by British archaeologists this afternoon Many articles of furniture were in the mortuary chamber A large crowd of visitors and newspaper men gathered to witness the unsealing impressions of masonry seals were taken before the seal was broken
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Luxor
Egypt
New High School Equipment Bids Awarded
After three days of bid review for the new high school, the board approved contracts totaling about 58 550 for equipment though 67 000 was estimated. Committees aided the process as bids on furniture, kitchen gear, ironwork, windows, and amphitheatre seating were reviewed with no contracts let yesterday.
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Beard of Education
Kansas Academy of Science Opens One Day Meeting
The Kansas Academy of Science held a one day session at the University Chemistry building with scientists from state educational institutions. About 25 more members were expected. dinners and speeches by Ghareelloy Lindley and Dr WK Nabours were planned. The program included readings of submitted papers and an election for officers before tomorrow’s executive council meeting.
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Ehomighey
Uher Uemtheny
Notad
Goelsek
Sonight
University Gummiens
Ghareelloy Lindley
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Stuth
Offic
Pill
Chemistry
Fire In Basement Threatens Kansas City Shops
Fire of vandermit origin started in a basement near Hunter avenue and Main streets imperiled a row of one story shops. Flames were checked before spreading beyond the grocery and the McHittor millinery basement. Loss estimated at 16.00 dollars.
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Kansas City
J. W. Jesse Procedy
Hunter Avenue
Main Streets
MeHltor
Real Estate Hoard to Meet at Chamber Tonight
The Douglas County Real Estate Hoard will convene at the Chamber of Commerce building at 6 30 this evening for a session on real estate dealers and related problems. Members are urged to attend as discussions will cover local property issues and regulatory matters.
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Douglas County
Chamber of Commerce
Governor Davis Denounces Partisanship At County Democratic Event
Governor Davis urged return to fundamental principles and warned against partisan politics in a speech to Democrats and legislators at the Chamber of Commerce. He favored nonpartisan action to fix production and economic issues, stressing the need to protect prosperity and support producers amid national troubles. The gathering formed a Democratic club of Douglas County with Henderson Martino as president and included local leaders and visiting legislators. A separate report notes a KU law student robbed on Oread Avenue and Prosecutor Farrell marking his 65th birthday.
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United States
Davis
Chamber’ of Commerce
Kansas
Kansas the Producer Has the Best of Treatment. “Ny First Taskeig
Goy Nor
State Board
Jour Me
Democratic Party
Kas
Vormed Demeeratic Club
E. de Garvin
K. U
Oread Avenue
Warship Scrapping Cost Estimate Sent to Congress
President Harding transmitted to Congress an estimate of 20,990,000 dollars to cover the costs of scrapping battleships outlined at the Washington arms conference. The move ties to the ongoing program and national defense budgeting.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Frieda Hempel Triumph Sings For Lawrence Crowd
Soprano Frieda Hempel of the Metropolitan Opera gave a second triumph in Lawrence at Robinson Gym. A packed auditorium filled balcony seats as she encores repeatedly, with the program featuring English hymns and songs from Minnetonka and Indian flavoured pieces. Courrand Bos and Louis P. Fritzl provided piano and flute accompaniments, capping the University concert series with a praised performance and an encore that drew the audience to its feet.
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Frida Yempel
Lawrence
Robinson Gymnasium
Metropolitan Opera Company
Suhmgr
Minnetonka
Nixie
Hempel
Iy Courrand Bos
Louis P. Fritve
Aryl
Yes
Trustee appointment request for Warreg Henley in Albert Wenley estate
Application to appoint Warreg Henley as trustee after the death of S20 D. Bishop. Albert Wenley’s estate is largely invested in Beaver Beard stock. AW 1 Denley, general sales manager of American Cement 14 division, makes the declaration for the trust.
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Cork
Warreg Henley
Albert Wenley
Denley
Almericaan Cement 14
Phi Beta Kappa Hires New Members At Meet
Alpha chapters of Phi Beta Kappa announce Geils hires prem iers Wert chosen at a Thursday afternoon meeting. New members include Garvie A. Baek Mine Wood Papana ui Ingarkner Law tenes and many others from Lawrence Omaha and Kansas City. George Supple Maud Elliott noted with AB degrees November 22. Freilu Sans teaches at Stillwater while Miss Elliott teaches at Edger ton. Farmers Union to hold a meeting in Sibley with H C Colglazier speaking on lime needs.
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Phi Beta Kaya
Geils
Phi, Beta Kappas
Schiool
Phi Bete Kappa
Garvie A. Baek
Miine Wood Papana Aui Ingarkner
Law Tenes
Manabeli
Bowers
Great Bend
Helen
Dunn
Linweck Melon
M. Dayhott
Lawrence
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G. Dunn
James J
Elets
Esterly
Lawreton
Omaha
Neb
Ralph
Gould
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Ben Hibbs
Stafford
Eva May Ireland
Florence
Mary E. Jenkinson
Troy
Dorothy Mosley
Kansas City
Harvey V. Moyer
Mound City
Jessie Lee
Myers
St. Joseph
Ruth C. Ohmer
Wichita
Freda H. Sands
Robinson
Mary E. Sparks
Greensburg
George H. Supple
Chicago
Harvey Walker
Helen Welch
Margaret M. Wilson
Meade
George Supple
Maud Elliott
Freilu Sans
Stillwater
Farmers Union
Sibley
H. C. Colglazier
Six Divorces Granted by Court Today
Divorce day in district court saw six divorces granted after a slow start as Judge Hugh Meaps postponed hearings. Cases included Louisa Drake vs George Drake on extreme cruelty, John Coulter from Grice Coulterion for gross neglect, and others like Lois Ott, Maggie Hinkle, Nina Litsey, Matt Simpson, and Ruth Daniels. The court also faced a hung jury in City of Lawrence vs A B Glass and a verdict for Ralph Gimblat vs August Dietz for services rendered digging a ditch.
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Hugh Meaps
Louisa Drake
George S. Drake
John Coulter
Grice
Nina Litsey
William "M. Litsey
Matt Simpson
Fryd Simpson
Ruth Daniels
Harvey Daniels
Lawrence
A.B. Glass fail_ud
Justice Court
Glass
Gibbs Clothing to Open Lawrence Store Soon
I C Gibbs of Gibbs Clothing company Topeka announced leasing 1721 Massachusetts to open a men s clothing and furnishings store in Lawrence. Remodeling will begin immediately with a plate glass facade and tiled vestibule. opening planned for April 1. Gibbs operates three Topeka stores and locations in Salina Hastings Nel and eyes Oklahoma. The Lawrence store will be the sixth in the chain. Gibbs has 12 years in Topeka and favors cash business. Lawrence is seen as a strong trading point for Kansas.
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I. C. Gibbs
Gibbs Clothing Company
Topeka
Massachusetts
Gibbs
Salina
Hastings
Nel
Memel district sovereignty granted to Lithuania by allied council
The allied council grants sovereignty over the Memel district to Lithuania, detaching it from Germany since the war and placing it under allied jurisdiction. Clashes occur between Polish troops and Lithuanian irregulars in central zone areas allocated to Poland. The report also notes a reception by a Chamber of Commerce committee and mentions Liberty Bonds and a medical advertisement.
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Memel
Baltic
Germany
Lithuania
Council of Artbadors
Warsaw
Poland
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