Cigarette bill passes Kansas Senate 26 to 9
The Kansas Senate approved the Van De Mark cigarette bill by 26 to 9, repealing the 1903 anti smoking law. It would license sales in cities by class, tax cigarettes, and restrict minor tobacco use. House fate unclear. committee held with Miss Jovonia Doniea leading.
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Iowa
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Gray
Hesler
Notman
North Dakota
Public Welfare
Jovonia Doniea
Alien County
Sam Edwards
Marshall County
Shrine Incorporation Bill Passed By Senate
Washington February 24 The senate passed a bill to incorporate the imperial council of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The act supports a funds drive of 2 million dollars to construct hospitals and aid crippled children. Ottawa Kansas February 24 The Farmers 2nd Mechanics Bank of Osawatomie closed its doors amid frozen asset concerns. The bank, in operation since 1885, was led by president J. B. Maynard and cashier Walter Barnes.
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Walter Barnes
Fire blamed on overheated motor at vehicle show booth
A February 13 fire that destroyed the American Rogal building housing the Kansas City motor car show was caused by an overheated motor used in an annex to operate exhibits in an accessory booth. Fire chief Alex Henderson was told by fire warden Emmett Scanlan.
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Kansas City
Alex Henderson
Emmett Scanlan
KU Psychology Chief Hunter to Join Clark University
Dr W S Hunter head of KU psychology since 1911 will leave KU at term end to join Clark University. He cites better research time sabbatical and retirement provisions plus political climate at KU as reasons. Hunter has held editor roles in scientific journals and is named a star in American Men of Science.
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W. S. Hunter
University of Kansas
Clark University
Journal-World
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Dr. Hunter
Lindley
Dean Brandt
Army Medical Corps
Camp Lee
Camp Devens
Mass
Ohio National Guard
Fort Sheridan
Gas tax bill advances to conference in Kansas Senate
The Kansas Senate this afternoon passed the gasoline tax bill, already approved by the House, and sent it to conference on a Senate amendment to take effect upon official publication. The original May 1 start date was set aside to allow a prompt constitutional test in the Supreme Court. The measure imposes a two cent per gallon tax on gasoline for motor vehicles with farm tractors exempt.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Honors John W. Davis joins Legion endowment committee
Indianapolis February 24 John W. Davis Democratic candidate for president has accepted a place on the honorary committee for the American Legion 5000000 endowment fund for disabled soldiers and orphans of World War veterans In his letter of acceptance to National Commander James A Crain made public today Mr Davis said Compared with the sacrifices which they made for us the largest contributions to your project must seem small indeed President Coolidge is chairman of the honorary committee.
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Indianapolis
John W. Davis
American Legion
James A. Crain
Davis
Coolidge
Three Killed in Crash at Manhattan Transfer
Harrison New Jersey February 24 three workers died and more than twenty injured when a New York Philadelphia express train collided with the rear of a New York Washington train at Manhattan Transfer. The diving car of the Philadelphia train derailed and caught fire. One person reported missing and a possible one or two additional fatalities are anticipated after a full check.
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N. J
Manhattan Transfer
Philadelphia
Bursum Denies Charges in Senate Inquiry
Senator Bursum of New Mexico denied today in the Senate the charges under Justice Department inquiry that he improperly used influence before a government agency. The accusations relate to efforts to sell American cattle in Mesitco in 1928.
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Washington
New Mexico
Senate
Department of Justice
Landscape institute to train lawn care at Liberty Memorial High
The Lawrence High School vocational agriculture department announces a free landscape architecture institute at Liberty Memorial High School the week of March two. Burt Husted, Iowa State College graduate, will lead sessions from 7:30 to 9:30 each evening, covering rural school ground development planting lawn care and landscape history. The institute aims to organize a local flower show this summer and invites nearby rural school boards to attend March five rural school night.
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Lawrence High School
Burt Husted
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Mount Hope Nurseries
Husted
Senate Fights Over 150 Dollar Expense Bill
Topeka reports Senate rejects tallying the $150 legislative expense bill fueling a drive to seek a public decision. Representative Ed Arnold vows injunction if the bill passes, insisting the move violates court rulings on daily expense limits and public funds. Arnold says he will not accept any expense money this year and would channel funds to a hospital instead.
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Kan
Associated Press
Senate
House
Ed Arnold
Dickinson County
Supreme Court
Armold
Arnold
Abilene
Senate endorses Warren for attorney general nomination
Washington February 24 the senate judiciary committee ordered a favorable report on Charles B Warren to be attorney general with a 9 to 4 unofficial vote The six week review saw opposition tied to his testimony on the sugar trust probe from twelve years ago Administration leaders plan early action hoping for confirmation this session By party breakdown three Democrats Ashurst Arizona Reed Missouri and Walsh Montana and one Republican Borah Idaho opposed Warren Senate majority included seven Republicans and two Democrats with Caraway present but abstaining Norris Nebraska and Stanley Kentucky were absent The list of Republican supporters included Cummins Iowa Sterling South Dakota Ersby Kentucky Short Ridge California Spencer Missouri Butler Massachusetts Means Colorado Overman North Carolina and Shields Tennessee
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Charles B. Warren
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Sugar Trust
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Iowa
Sterling
South Dakota
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California
Spencer
Butler
Massachusetts
Means
Colorado
Overman
North Carolina
Shields
Tennessee
Wheeler Appears Before Grand Jury In D C
Senator Wheeler of Montana appeared before the District of Columbia grand jury as it investigates government land transactions. He wished to make a personal statement to the jurors after being summoned, following an invitation from Attorney General Stone.
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Grand Jury
Washington
Senator Wheeler
Montana
District of Columbia Grand Jury
Stone
Chicago fires first shot of campaign
Chicago police linked a night attack on a crowded political meeting to the aldermanic election. Authorities expected more than 658000 votes as aldermen in all fifty wards, seven bond proposals totaling 13500000, thirty two park commissioners, and a superior court judge were on the ballot amid fraud charges and poll-day tension.
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Superior Court
Three Wise Fools Triumph at Legion Play
The American Legion staged Three Wise Fools at the Bower sock theater to a large crowd. The all star cast from university and town delivered strong performances with Charlton Carl and Manchester in leading roles. Laura Ballou impressed in key scenes, while Benjamin the Duck and Mrs Saunders provided standout minor turns. The production featured notably attractive scenery and repeated showings were planned tonight.
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Bowersock Theater
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Theodore Charlton
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Miss Ballo
J. Cc. Holmes
Miss Ballou
Holmes
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Ben~nie
J. W. O’bryan
Kansas Senate rejects regents amendments in education bill
Topeka Feb 24 The Kansas state senate refused to approve amendments added by the house to a bill creating a board of regents to govern state educational institutions A conference committee will be appointed by both houses to work out a compromise The house had placed the school for the blind and the school formerly under the regents board and required bi partisanship The senate passed the bill in its original form Radio ports batteries Hanna s.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
State Senate
United Press
Kansas State Senate
House of Representatives
Board of Regents
House
School For
Regents Board
Senate
Waterway talk urged to lift Kansas economy
Sidney J. Roy of Hannibal Missouri told a Chamber of Commerce luncheon that developing Missouri River waterways is essential to Kansas commerce. He argued water transport lowers costs, fixes trading territory, and could boost wheat shipments to markets. the group backed endorsing river development and urged focus on bus line legislation.
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Missouri River
Kansas
Sidney J. Roy
Hannibal
National Rivers and Harbors ‘Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Mississippi River
Mr. Roy
Roy
United States
Missouri
Kansas City
Mississippi
Chamber
E. C. Bussing
Tickets on Sale for Kansas Missouri Indoor Track Meet
Tickets for the annual Kansas Missouri indoor track meet to be held in Convention Hall tomorrow evening are on sale at the Athletic office in Robinson Gymnasium. Tickets sell until tomorrow noon. Lawrence residents are urged to secure tickets before traveling to Kansas City, as many students plan to attend. The University of Kansas band will perform at the meet.
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Kan
Associated Press
W. M. Jardine
State Agricultural College
R. L
Foster
KSAC
Kansas
College Gymnasium
College Auditorium
H. J. Waters
College
Kansas City Star
Henry J. Allen
Wichita
Fred Trigg
The
Jardine
Washington
United Stated Department of Agriculture
Kansas- Missouri
Convention Hall
Robinson Gymnasium
Lawrence
Kansas City
University of Kansas
Enumerators Instructed On Decennial Census Procedures
City enumerators were briefed by county clerk E. C. Bussing on the provisions of the state law calling for a decennial census to be taken this year. The census, conducted in years ending in five, will collect extensive statistics. Bussing led the conference with general instructions and a round table discussion followed.
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E. C. Bussing
Kansas City Votes on New City Charter Reform
Kansas City voters went to the polls in a special election to approve a new city charter establishing a city-manager form of government with a one-house council. The charter, drafted by a non-partisan board, aims to replace the current two-house system.
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Kansas City
Two Arrests After Van Versus Ford Crash Near Big Springs
Harry Hostiller and William Brown, both of Emporiaberg, were arrested yesterday on drunken driving charges after a heavy moving van collided with a Ford coupe owned by Miss Mildred Smith two miles west of Big Springs on the Fort-to-Fort highway. The van rammed the coupe’s left rear fender, causing the vehicle to overturn. both drivers escaped injury. Hostiller, en route from Kansas City to Emporia with furniture, faced possible charges today, while Brown also faced intoxication charges. A broken mirror from the furniture load was noted in the wreck report.
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William Brown
Emporiaberg
Hostitter
Mildred Smith
Big Springs
Fort-To-Fort
Miss Smith
Brown
Kansas City
Emporia
Lawrence High Debating Team Wins 1925 Kaw Valley Title
The Lawrence high school debating team claimed the 1925 Kaw Valley championship after beating Manhattan at Manhattan and losing here. Each team won one of two debates, but Lawrence had the higher overall percentage with eight wins in ten debates this season. Coach Ray L. Boyer leads the local squad.
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Lawrence High School
Lawrence
Manhattan
Kansas City
Kansas
Ray L. Boyer
Local C P A Officials Attend Kansas City Conference
C P A representatives C Richards of Barker Elmér Ousdahl Grant G P A George Schubert Eudora and Lester McGee Grant local traveled to Kansas City Kansas to join a county C P A conference at the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting aims to discuss steps to prevent further petty thefts from nearby farms.
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C. A. Richards
Barker C. P. A
Elmér Ousdahl
Grant G. P. A
George Schubert
Eudora
Lester McGee
Grant Local
Kansas City
Kansas
Chamber of Commerce
Postal Bill Agreement Reached by Congress On Rates
Washington reports Congress agrees on a postal pay and rate increase bill. The form blends house and senate provisions, with a key change in second class rates. Salaries would rise January 1, and rate hikes take effect April 15. Also, Eugene, a 37 year old Black man, was released on $300 bond after a break in at a local grocery on February 2.
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Washington
House
Congress
Senate
Eugene Washington
Mississippi Street
University of Kansas Opens Religious Week Talk by Dr. Sherwood Eddy
International religious worker Dr. Sherwood Eddy spoke to KU students at a convocation on character with the first test honesty and urged cleanliness and sincere effort. He outlined five addresses for religious week, with two talks scheduled in Fraser Chapel and Robinson Gymnasium.
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Sherwood Eddy
University of Kansas
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Eddy
Dr Eddy
Fraser, Hall
Robinson Gymnasium
National postal workers meeting to be held in Lawrence 1926
The Kansas division of the National Federation of Postal Employees will hold its 1926 meeting in Lawrence on February 22, bringing between 409 and 500 visitors. Delegates from Lawrence attended yesterday’s session in Independence, including Springer, E H May, L Conger, GC W Brown, and Carl Hunzicker. Chester W Brown of Lawrence was elected sergeant at arms of the city carriers division for 1926.
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Kansas
National Federation of Postal Employees
Lawrence
Independence
Springer
E. H. May
L. Conger
GC. W. Brown
Carl Hunzicker
Chester W. Brown
City Carriers’ Division
Topeka Odd Fellows consolidate three lodges into one
Three Topeka I O O F lodges Shawnee No 1 Topeka No 40 and Excelsior No 620 to merge into Topeka Lodge No 1 tomorrow night in Topeka Grand Master J B Wilson will attend with Lawrence lodge members aiding in installation Also Shawnee Lodge No 1 claims state oldest I O O F lodge with Tecumseh origin.
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Topeka
Excelsior Lodge
J. B. Wilson
Odd Fellows of Kansas
Lawrence
W. E. Wilson
J. R. Good
Henry Jensen
Lawrence Lodge
Shawnee Lodge No. 1
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