Doheny Oil Lease Ruling Rejects Fraud Claims
The Supreme Court ruled the Doheny and syndicate oil lease agreements tainted by fraud but not voided. fraud found in secrecy and lack of bidding. It clears the way for potential criminal cases while leaving the civil claims with no standing. The decision centers on Teapot Dome era deals involving Doheny and Sinclair and affects penalties and further prosecutions.
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Edward L
Wien
Albert B. Fat
Voxerkmont
Supreme Court
Doheny
Bhd
Sinclair case advances in Supreme Court docket
The Supreme Court steps today to aid its docket in the Doheny cancellation case and similar proceedings involving Harry Sinclair's lease in Teapot Dome. Sinclair's appeal from the lower court decision cancelling the lease was advanced for April 1. The oil pipeline crosses Douglas County, connecting Teapot Dome with Shrelar refineries. if the government case goes against Sinclair, he would own the land and could develop it.
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Washington, Fel
A.P
Raying
Doheny
Supreme Court
Harry
Sinclair
Teapos Rame
Court Reals
Douglas County
Shrelar
Ki Ivetine
Caygil
Treasury reports offer to pay debt in full
Washington sources indicate an official government offer to pay ten million toward the United Brailes SLOANS. AUW gn necognb & the tnitsteany French war de en June Ly ys enroute from Pay ig. The payment, said to be satisfactory to the treasury, would settle the unratified debt funding agreement and exclude obligations from prior purchases.
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Washington
Treasury
Prenr
Unites Brailes Sloans
Treasury Department
Sur
Open Office in Manhattan for Farm Loan Applications
Washington reports that new agriculture department loan offices will open in Aberdeen South Dakota and Manhattan Kansas to receive farmer loan applications under the aged loan program once Congress provides funds. The Manhattan unit will serve Nebraska and Kansas and be run by T Weed Harvey, with an anticipated March 7 opening. In related news Representative La Guardia pressed his impeachment case against Frank Cooper, and the house committee took it under advisement.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Aberdeen
S. D
Manhattan
Kansas
Nebraska
T. Weed Harvey
la Guardia
Respublican
New York
Agaist
Medduige
Frank Cooper
York
House Ciary Committee
Snow forecastalike grim forecast and road report
Census forecast shows snow overnight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Roads are generally good in Selina CafFey area and in Douglas County, while heavy snow affects Pittsburgh area and surrounding highways. Local officials urge caution for travel and schooling decisions.
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Aeath
Piltsburg
Selina
CafFey
ST Hwerel
Tiouglas
Senate adopts cloture to limit debate on prohibition reform bill
Washington action limits debate on the prohibition and customs re organization bill pushed by the administration. Assistant Secretary Andrews and dry groups back the measure with support from some veterans in the Senate, while others threaten a filibuster. The cloture vote was 55 to 27, the fourth such move on domestic questions, and only the McFadden banking bill had previously touched the issue.
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Washington
Senate
Andrews
Otension
McFadden
Brane Banking Bii
Cuntis and
Capper
Kansas
Hoth
Kansas City Bigamy Charge Shocks Court
David E. Ronn faced two wives in a Kansas City court and pleaded not guilty to bigamy. He was jailed on a $5,000 bond awaiting preliminary hearing after his simultaneous marriages were exposed by a phone number left at home. Wives Lida Wickel Rapp and Soldie Haymaker River sat nearby as jewelry firm representatives observed.
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Kansas City
David E. Ronn
Lysie
Ropp
Lida
Fan Wickel
Yenied PP
Storm wave arrival prompts heavy snow across plains
A winter storm walloped Kansas, northern Oklahoma, and the Texas Panhandle with bitter cold as temperatures fell to 16 degrees above zero. A blizzard rolled across the Rocky Mountain divide, bringing several inches of snow to Colorado and Wyoming, with Cheyenne reporting 7.24 inches by morning. No rain fell from southern Oklahoma to Dallas while Kansas City awaited more snow later today.
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Kansas City
Southwest
Rocky Mountain
Kansas
Oklahoma
Panhandle
Texas
Rocky Mountains
Continental Divide
Colorado
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wichita Falls
Dallas
Kansas’ City
Hearings on Reclassification Tonight by City Commission
City commission meets tonight at 7:28 to consider reclassifying areas from residence to business or apartment zones. Proposals include North Third Street 1000 block of Mississippi Street Ty oma area and Babcoch addition blocks between Kentucky and Tennessee streets in the 1600 block. Annual features explained.
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North Third Street
Mississippi Street
Ty ‘Oma
Babcoch
Kentucky
Tennessee
High School Assembly Highlights 1927 Red and Black Theme
Students at Liberty-Memovin high School heard a special assembly on the 1927 Red and Black year, with remarks from the annual staff. A sales contest was announced as part of the program, and the event featured a presentation by Clark and others.
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Liberty-Mem
Approve Amendments to Cigarette Law Passed by Senate
Topeka February 28 the senate approved four Van De Mark amendments to the cigarette bill legalizing sales in Kansas The only opposition by Senator Hegler Wichita was on licensing reducing dealer licenses in first and second class cities from 100 to 25 and 50 to 10 in third class cities and rural areas Other amendments legalize newspaper advertising and remove penitentiary terms for minors sales A final vote expected tomorrow
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Topeka
Senate
van de Mark
Kansas
Hegler
Wichita
Britain Accepts Washington Invitation on Naval Talks
Britain informs Washington that it accepts President Coolidge’s invitation to join discussions at Geneva on further naval armament limits. It notes imperial considerations and food-supply protection, saying Britain will participate and support progress while stressing the need to align with Geneva preparatory commission.
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Washington, Fed
Cary
Great Britain
Sta
Coolidge
United ‘States of America
Geneva
Washington
United States of America
Senate passes bank law in Topeka Kansas
The Kansas senate approved a liberal banking bill to strengthen laws and double reserve requirements. It would impose harsher penalties for inside embezzlers, with potential 3 to 50 year sentences. The measure now heads to the House for action on an amendment requiring private banks to obtain state supervision. A House rejection of that provision is noted. Two cars collide.
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Topeka
Kans
Tech
APJ
Senate
Kansas
Otfek
State Banking Department
House
No One Injured in Tin Crash Sunday Morning
James Bryan and Ap Ey Badger collided in the 800 block of Biassachusetts street yesterday morning at 30 40 o clock. No one was injured. Both men were cited to appear in police court this morning. They were released and told to work out their own solution on the damage done. City Attorney C C Stewart requested Will Johns to order all persons involved in motor accidents into thrice court to deter mine the cause of the trouble. Chief Will Johns said officers would be on the watch for accidents and to bite the drivers into courts.
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James
Bryan
Ap Ey Badger
Biassachusetts Street
C. C. Stewart
Will Johns
Secretary Kellogg Denies Secret Treaty With Powers
Washington February 28. Secretary Kellogg told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that the American government has no secret treaty with other powers regarding the use of its military forces in China. The statement was made as information on the subject was being communicated by Representative Bis Democrat New York.
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Washington
A.P.J
Kellogg
House. Foreign Affairs Committee
China
Bis Democrat
New York
Ministers Gather for Kansas Disciples Institute Assembly
The Disciples of Christ Kansas ministerial institute convenes at a Christian church tomorrow with sessions through Thursday. Dr James H Showden of Pittsburgh is ill and Dr R H Meyer will replace him. Rev Claude Miller and Rev Richard will give key addresses. about 10 pastors and churches expected to attend from across the state.
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Institute
The
Disciples of Christ of Kansas
Trev
Richard
Claude Miller
State President of Taal Walton League Will Address
The meeting of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will hear Scott of Pittsburg speak as president of the Izaak Walton League Kansas chapter. He represents Dearford county in the legislature and invites all members and wildlift enthusiasts to attend. The Kansas supreme court recently ruled on excluding the Ku Klux Klan from business.
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Taal Walton League
Scott
Pittsburg
Layrence Chamber
Colmerce
Izaak Walton, League
Kansas
Dearford_coubhy
Izaak Walton Leaguhe
Wildlift
Chamber of Commerce
T C. L
Scntt
Foods
Supreme Court
Ki’iday Klan Fem
Marriage License Granted In Topeka
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Amos Armstrong and Theresa Sanderfer, both of Topeka, in a Topeka probate court filing. The report notes state budget director vacancy and senate action affecting appointments.
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Amos
Armstrong
Theresa Sanderfer
Topeka
L. He Mon
Senate
Turner
Arnoune
Senate Defeats Cloture on Public Buildings Bill
Washington AP reports the Senate declined to limit debate on a 125 million public buildings bill. A cloture motion failed 52 to 31, three votes short of a two thirds majority, threatening funds for an addition to the Lawrence post office if adjournment comes before passage.
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Washington, Tech
The
Senate
Alliall
Lawrence
London helib call links Kansas family across ocean
A test overseas telephone link between London and Lawrence Kansas connected Dr Austin Bailey son of Professor S Bailey and his wife with relatives in Lawrence and Kansas City. Telephony officials said overseas calls can be handled routinely with costs around eighty three dollars per person not company affiliated. Dr Bailey who earned a PhD at Cornell and taught at Kansas University for decades plans to visit Scotland for installation work and attended church with his family as the connection began.
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England
Austin Ay
S. Bailey
Lawrence Aperho
Kansas City
BH. C. Kepler
Telfephone
Dr. Bailey
Tellephonk
Telefreph
Austin Bailey
Kansas University
Cornell
Bailey
Literary lecture series to feature John Marly at Kansas
New York critic John Marly will address unity and internationalism in literature at the University of Kansas, with Mrs Macy speaking on reading for enjoyment at convocation Wednesday at 10 AM and Mr Macy lecturing at Fraser Chapel at 4:30 PM. Marly is a Harvard teacher and author of several books on literature, seen as a major year event for readers. Clarence E. Reid, long-time electrical engineering head at Manhattan, Kansas, died early today after a stroke while riding with family near Chanman. He was a Purdue graduate and served as a professor since 1914, survived by his widow and children.
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New York
University of Kansas
Atec
Harvard
America
ES. A. C
Clarence“E. Reid
Manhattan
Kans
Peb
Clarence E. Reid
Department of
Electrical Engineering
Atk
AL O
Ilunction City
Chanman
Reid
Wischinn A. and MU College
Purdue University
Bureau of Standards
Washington
Casc Ade of Applied Science
Cleve
Kening
Fons
L. J. Rei Rellogg
Minn
al Re
Topeka Legislature Debates Tax Bills and Law Proposals
Debates continue on banking legislation and tax measures as the senate awaits votes. Workmen's compensation and uniform motor traffic regulation bills are under consideration with final action expected in the House.
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Topeka
Senate
Stage Hands Row Closes Theatre in Kansas City Controversy
In Lawrence the Kansas Players faced a union dispute over hiring three extra stage hands for a Bowersock Theatre production. The regular stage crew demanded union labor and warned of an unfair list, delaying the show. An Orpheum operator issue led to no performance today, with plans to resolve tonight.
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Bowersock
The
Kansas Players
Stuce
Producion
Shubert Theatre
Kansas City
Lawrence
Ephir
Stag Ds
Alonce
Coon
Glenn W. Dickinson
Basca
Bowergock
Dickinson
Wolf
Orpheum
Jckinson
Theamnion
My. Dickinson
Orskeunt
Kansas University Band to Visit Kansas City for Unity Track Meet
Kansas University band director fC McCanles will lead the band to Kansas City Saturday night for the Kansas University Missouri Unity track meet at Convention Hall. The band may also perform at various high schools in short assemblies while in Kansas City.
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McCanles
Kansas University
Kansas
Kansas University- Missouri Unity
Rotary Luncheon Reveals Reuter Organ Factory Details
Rotary speaker B Russell outlines the Reuter Organ Company factory in Lawrence Kansas. The plant moved from Trenton and now employs about one hundred workers with a payroll around 10000 dollars monthly. It manufactures nearly all components of pipe organs including metal parts. The Kansas site followed earlier success at the Masonic Temple in Topeka and California has around thirty similar organ projects. A highlight of the luncheon was RL E Protsch rejoining the club after five years away.
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Reuter Organ
Tweny
Ifty
Rotary
B.*russell
Lawrence
Trenton
Kiansas
Lantenge
Lawre
Wm . Bromersick
Gove Lawrence
J.B. Russell
Mutual Oil
Gomp
C. B. Ap
Kansas
California
RL E.protsch
Congress Meets at Noon Holds Mixed Bills in House
In Washington the Congress session opens at noon with the House handling miscellaneous bills. A vote on candid topics including farm measures is anticipated while hearings and committee actions unfold.
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House
Ces
Senate sponge battle halts road aid vote in Topeka
In Topeka on February 28 the Kansas Senate staged a one sided session over a house concurrent resolution urging Congress to cut federal road aid. Senator Bennett of Washington urged the measure while Senator Hegler of Wichita hurled a wet sponge at him. Bennett ducked and the missile struck his bald head. Action on the road resolution was postponed indefinitely.
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Topeka
Kans
Senate
House
Congress
Bennett
Washington
Hegler
Wichita
Berenett
Three Chicago men arrested in Bloomington theft plot
Harry Ny, Melorig aged18 Jerry Brighton 25 and Richard Thompson Chicago were arrested by City Officers Henry Smith and John Ingalls on a charge of stealing a Pontia coach and firearms. The car from Bloomington Illinois is listed stolen February 10. tea telegram ties the vehicle to John Hill Pike. Thompson claimed ownership then said through a Chicago police chief telegram that car belonged to his mother. other names and addresses cited in the investigation.
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Melorig Ny
Jerry Brighton
Richard ‘Thompson
Chicago
Henry Smith
Pontias
Clind
Bloomington
Will Johns
Jby
Thompson
Mary Burrow
Morgan
A. ‘Galling
Police
John Hill Pike
Ili
Maloney
Brighton
Khown
Avas
Vhey
Dick. Thompson
Lee O'Brien
Brenk
Williams
Bers ‘Rutherford
Paul F. Gierman
Blan Ter
Fem
Tha’ City
University Baptist Church Buys Reuter Organ in Minneapolis
The University Baptist church of Minneapolis has purchased a large three manual Reuter organ. Pastor Rev. Frank Jennings, formerly of Lawrence First Church, led planning for the new church, with completion expected by summer and installation of the organ. The $275,100 project was signed at a recent celebration, with University of Minnesota President Lotus Coffman as principal speaker.
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University Baptist Church of
Minneapolis
Minn
Jos
Reuter Organ Ton
Universi Baptist Church
Frank Jen
First Church of
Lawrence
Linegun
Minne Rey
Jennings
Wenpared
New University
Minnesota
Lotu Jp. Coffman
University
Jennings i
Sts
Coolidges Ready to Move into New White House Quarters
Washington reports the Coolidges are packed and ready to move from the di Pont Circle residence to a summer home if contractors are prepared to begin work within about twenty days. The du Pont Circle house will be fully furnished, while a consignment of china and tableware has already moved. Richard Schrader, son of Mr and Mrs Schrader, is recovering from a broken leg at 520 Mississippi street. The Business Man's Credit Exchange prepares a new Credit Guide for Lawrence and vicinity to be released March 7, with discussions on whether credit rates will rise or fall. National Pay-Up Week urges settlement of all accounts.
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Washington
Coolidges
di Pont
White House
du Pont
Bay 13
Richard Schrader
Schrader
Mississippi Street
Lawrénce and Vicinity
Closing Sermon at Trinity Church Marks Faith and Service
The Rev. Evan A. Edwards delivered his last sermon as rector of Trinity Church yesterday at noon, filling the sanctuary with parishioners and friends. He spoke on Paul’s epistle to Corinth and the church’s duties, stressing Christian love, endurance, and virtue, and announced copies of his history of the 40th Infantry for members who served in World War I.
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Paul
Corinth
Hove
Evan A. ‘Edwards
Trinity Church
Mern
Chure
Edwards
40Th Infantry
Bers
Mr. Wards
Tehee
F. Al Agar Comix Plans Baptism and Meetings
F al Agar of New City will attend a baptism ceremony in Lawrence tomorrow at 3 PM with church officers and leaders from the Monica Society. Church conferees will meet at 7 45 PM in the Brotherhood room of city building garage materials placed between the Chamber of Commerce and nearby memory buildings on Vermont Street for the new garage project to begin when weather permits.
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Commerce
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