Kansas House approves 150 expense payment for lawmakers
In Topeka on February 23 the Kansas House passed a 25000 appropriation to pay every legislator 150 for postage telegraph telephone and other expenses. The vote stood 79 to 25 as members were summoned back to record. Some lawmakers defended the bill while others decried it as an expense grab. The measure also alters daily wages for several legislative staff roles while maintaining certain salaries for top officials.
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Kansas
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Decatur
Burrows
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Peppoon
Kearny
Aye
C. B. Griffith
Taxation Study Sparks Senate Resolution in Kansas
To study taxation, particularly intangible property, a three member commission may be appointed by the governor. The proposal, from Senator M. V. B. Van De Mark, aligns with Governor Paulen's program. Five other bills were on the agenda, including special classes for mentally retarded children. The Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced a 3 million dollar gift for fellowships open to all, while Alanson B. Houghton was nominated to be ambassador to London. Meanwhile University of Kansas Music Week updates include two Symphony concerts, choral performances, and strict rehearsal plans led by Dean Swarthout.
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Associated Press
Senate
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Concordia
Paulen
van de Mark
University of Kansas
Swarthout
School of Fine Arts
University
Marie Tif’fany
Metropolitan Opera Company
Underwood Muscle Shoals Leasing Bill Returns to Conference
The Senate sent the bill back to conference after upholding President Cummins ruling that new legislation was inserted in the measure. Conferees must recon sider the bill without Cummins guidance. The vote to sustain the chair was 45 to 41, eight days remain, and final disposition is jeopardized as both houses must again approve a modified report.
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Underwood Muscle Shoals
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Cummins
House
Norris
Nebraska
Manhattan and Lawrence Debaters Clash for Kaw Valley Crown
L H S loses debate as Manhattan neg defeats Lawrence aff in a dual for Kaw Valley championship. Question was United States should grant independence to the Philippine Islands. Judge B A Gilkinson of University of Kansas faculty presided. Manhattan team members were Fred, Seaton, Vianna Dizmang, and Trene Compton. Lawrence team members were Carl Hicksen, Alice Gaskill, and Anna Alexander.
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Phillipine Islands
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University of Kansas
Fred, Seaton
Vianna Dizmang
Trene Compton
Carl Hicksen
Alice Gaskill
Anna Alexander
Veterans' groups named unworthy by DOJ review
Washington February 28. DoJ lists thirteen veterans organizations as unworthy and investigates them. Agent Vincent W Hughes testifies before a House committee probing the National Disabled Soldiers League. Post office inspectors Chester and Johnston discuss the league probe. Evidence suggests prominent individuals asked for their names to be withdrawn from the league stationery amid complaints.
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Talks On Defense Only Peace Must Be Law Says Coolidge
President Coolidge told delegates to a Women's conference on national defenses that progress toward peaceful settlements will allow nations to reduce armed forces. He argued the enduring peace is the peace of law and that nations should limit military establishments while maintaining defense. He urged a moderation in armament and sharing a security based approach with other countries.
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Coolidge
White House
Kansas Masons Meet In Wichita Nine Past Grand Masters Present
Wichita February hearing nine past grand masters including Governor Paulen. Kansas Masons convene for Grand Chapter Grand Council and Grand Lodge sessions through Thursday. James E. McClelland named grand master for 1925. Elmer F. Strain deputy grand master. Izaak Walton club to organize at Elks tonight with a smoker to promote game preservation.
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Kansas
Elmer F. Strain
Topeka
Izaak Waltons
Izaak Walton Club
Elks Club
Aviator Burned to Death in Wreck, Two Hurt
Daniel Camp livestock dealer burned to death in a plane crash at Ellis Nebraska today. Aviator Sherwood pitot burned but expected to recover. Also report that New York producers refuse to withdraw Eugene O Neill play Desire Under the Elms, risk court action to resist district attorney Banton's order.
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Daniel Camp
Ellis
Neb
Sherwood
New York
Eugene O'Neill
Accusations Against Senators Trigger Investigation
Spencer of Missouri and Bursum of New Mexico face federal inquiry amid charges of improper influence before government departments. Wheeler of Montana awaits trial as grand jury action continues. Spencer denies any compensation or prior involvement with a ten year old seal skins contract, noting later ties to the fur firm.
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United States
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Missouri
Bursum
New Mexico
Wheeler
Montana
Hach
Foulke Fur Company
St. Louis
Pribilof Islands
Carl Magee
Mexico
War Finance Corporation
Stone
Senate
Frisco Engineer Slows Train At Open Switch Saves Lives
Frisco railroad engineer J E Jones of Fort Scott likely saved many lives when he spotted a switch left open about seven miles west of Pittsburg at speed around 50 mph. He applied brakes and slowed to 35 mph before derailment. Fireman H B Roy escaped unharmed. Rain and storms hit Kansas Northeast, Kan City reports. Senator Borah introduces bill to strike salary increases for Congress and Cabinet. Warren nomination to attorney general to be discussed by Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Fort Scott
Kansas
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Rep
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Charles B. Warren
Michigan
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American-born Gibbs Renounces British Citizenship
Major A. H. Gibbs author and brother of war correspondent Sir Philip Gibbs renounces British citizenship to become an American. He announced the decision on the Adriatic after arriving in New York. Gibbs, who has lived in the United States seven years, says England has changed and the era of the new world has arrived with bigger opportunities.
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Conference Ends as Student Volunteers Elect Officers
Delegates at the state student volunteers conference held at First Methodist church elected Lawrence Albert Tenner of Bethel College as president over Raymond Johnson of Topeka while Orville Walters of the University of Kansas became vice president. Milton Stauffer delivered the principal address and Charles D. Hurvey spoke in the morning. A banquet at Plymouth Congregational church concluded events with thanks to Lawrence and supporting organizations.
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Newton
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Toneka
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University of Kansas
Milton Stauffer
Student Volunteer Movement
Mark Irwin
Pratt
Charles D. Hurvey
New York City
Committee On Friendly Relations
Myers Hall
Plymouth Congregational Church
Stauffer
Lawrence
J Roy to Speak at Chamber Luncheon on Rivers
Sidney J. Roy of Hannibal Massachusetts talks to the Chamber of Commerce at tomorrow's weekly luncheon on the importance to Kansas of developing the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. He will discuss how waterways affect freight rates and the case for supporting river projects. The talk follows his earlier remarks at a Wichita convention and prior Kansas appearances.
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Hannibal
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Kansas
Missouri
Mississippi
Chamber of Commerce
E. H. Hougeland
Topeka
Topeka Traffic Association
Hougeland
Lawrence
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roy
Great Waterways
State Chamber of Commerce
Wichita
Kansas Cities
Large Interest in City School Music Programs
More than 150 children enrolled in piano classes and over fifty in violin lessons organized in city schools under music supervisor Miss Mabel Barnhart. Enrollment will close this week as the programs continue to attract student interest. The Merchants Institute ticket committee, chaired by C. P. Radcliffe, will meet at 9 am tomorrow at the Chamber of Commerce building to report on sales.
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Mabel Barnhart
Acre
Overseas Gunners Reunite At Chamber Dinner
Battery B of the 130th Field Artillery Thirty-Fifth division holds its annual Washington's Birthday reunion banquet at 6:30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce dining room. About sixty five members are expected with out of town guests from Marysville Kansas City Topeka and Chicago plus Indian veterans. A four course dinner follows readings and dances by University students then a brief business meeting to elect officers and continue Battery B’s ties. W H Horr secretary and R C Ogden president led efforts to keep the group active.
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Marysville
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Kansas City
C. B. Randall
Topeka
Willis McCune
Chicago
Battery
W. H. Horr
R. C. Ogden
Zoning Law Moves Toward Lawrence Ordinance
Kansas Senate and House pass a zoning bill authorizing Lawrence to draft zoning ordinances for cities of the second class. Governor Paulen awaits signature as statutes authorize division into zones for trades industries and building uses. Public interest expected to drive early ordinance proposals.
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Lawrence
Paulen
Kansas
Appointments Made In State Penitentiary and Office
Topeka Feb 23 The governor named W H Mackey Kansas City Kansas as warden of the Kansas penitentiary to replace A V Anderson and G W Meyers Atchison to replace Robert Good as assistant state business manager Both changes take effect April 1 Mackey formerly US marshal for the Kansas district and later assistant warden at Fort Leavenworth Meyers operates a job printing plant in Atchison Stilwell Village Burned Fire wiped out virtually the entire business section of Stilwell 17 miles north of Clathe estimated loss 30000 covered by insurance
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Canker City
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Kansas District
Federal Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
Uncle Sam Oi! Company
Junction City
Meyers
Stilwell
Clathe
Kan
Offer pictures of real Washington
Washington February 23 addresses at the Washington Birthday celebration sketched George Washington as a real, great yet plain man. John Barton Payne, chairman of the American Red Cross, and George W. Wickersham described him as manly, dignified, and without pretense.
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Eddy the Leader to Speak at KU Convocation
Dr Sherwood Eddy the noted Y M C A leader will address University of Kansas students at a 10 o'clock convocation in Robinson gymnasium tomorrow. He arrives from Des Moines and will hold five meetings including two student convocations and a public gathering in the evening.
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Lawrence
Des Moines
Iowa
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Uclock
Rotary
Kiwanis
Wiedemanns
Legion Play 18 Tonight at Bowersock Theatre
The curtain rises at 8 25 tonight for the American Legion play Three Wise Fools at Bowersock theatre. Director J C Connelly of Topeka praises the cast after yesterday's dress rehearsal. Most seats are sold, with limited availability for tonight and tomorrow night and sales ahead of last year.
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Bowersock Theatre
J. C. Connelly
Topeka
Six youths confess to Lawrence store robberies
Eugene Washington, 17, colored, was arrested on a warrant for breaking into the Black Grocery Store at 900 Mississippi Street on February 2. He is one of six boys who confessed Friday to robbing several Lawrence stores. the others, younger, will be handled in juvenile court. Washington has not yet been arraigned in justice court.
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Mississippi Street
Washington
Lawrence
Forty Gallons of Corn Whiskey Seized in Lawrence
Officers Jacka and Smith seized eight five gallon containers of corn whiskey and other liquor in a Ford sedan driven by Fred Carson of Leavenworth. Carson pleaded guilty to having liquor in his possession and received sixty days in jail and a $200 fine. Joe Alexander pleaded not guilty to liquor and weapons charges. bond set at $400 and trial scheduled.
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Kansas City
Topeka
Fred Carson
Leavenworth
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Fort-To-Fort
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Pinckney School
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Topeka man fined for carrying concealed revolver at court
Richard Maroney of Topeka appeared in police court charged with carrying a concealed weapon after admitting he carried a .32 automatic revolver for protection during a trip with his sweetheart. Judge Stewart fined him $50 and noted a further investigation could lead to parole if his story proves true.
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