Put Up the Money on Electric Line Franchise Change
The speaker condemns calls to remove the 2 percent clause from the electric line franchise as a delay tactic. He insists the 2 percent is fair and will not hinder financing, urging the holders to deliver the promised $5,000 before seeking any franchise changes. If the money is not posted, the effort should not proceed.
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Electric Line
Rawlings
J. F. Springfield
Westinghouse Church Co
Westinghouse, Church, Kerr Co
RC. Rawlings
Lawrence
Journal
Harry O’neill
Omaha
O'Neill
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Iowa
O’neill
Spring+field
R. C. Rawlings
Mr. O'Neill
Kaosan City
Topeka
Springfield
Rich, O'Neill
Gilbert
Attor 1
Ers
Queen Helena Slightly Injured in Mensina Shock
A dispatch from Mensina reports Queen Helena was slightly injured when a minor earthquake or tremor shook the area. No further details on injuries or consequences were provided. The royal party experienced a shock but conditions remain uncertain.
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Helena
Mensina
Investigation of Kansas Penitentiary Probe and Electric Line Talks
Leavenworth Jan 2 The Kansas penitentiary inquiry by Governor Hochs committee nears completion with the board planning to report by term end. Cribs used to punish prisoners were destroyed by inmates in presence of the committee. Warden Haskell testified on punishments and Miss Kate Barnards scrutiny, while Omaha lawyer Harry ONeill discussed local electric line franchise conditions and financing odds with Kansas officials. Washington mediation reports a Missouri Kansas and Texas agreement between management and unionized workers.
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Lansing
Hoch
Oklahoma
Sines
Miss Barnard
Dr. Sheldon
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Hit
W. H. Haskell
Kate Barnard
Washington
Board of Mediation
Erdman
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company
Conferred With Taft in Augusta Georgia
U S Senator Lodge of Massachusetts reached Bon Air hotel and conferred with the president-elect this morning. Also notices on lodging and rental ads, investment schemes, exchanges, and a real estate transfer in Kansas City and Claremore Oklahoma. French squadron arrives at Messina to aid relief efforts.
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Lawrence
Kant WM. T. Sinclair
Massachusetts
Augusta
U. S
Lodge
Masachusetts
Bon Air
New Officers Elected by Kansas Academy of Science
At the Topeka convention the Kansas Academy of Science elected officers for the coming year with Prof. F. B. Davis of Washburn chosen as president, J. M. McWhart as first vice president, A. J. Smith as second vice president, F. W. Bushong as treasurer, and J. T. Lovewell as secretary. Ottawa was selected as next year’s meeting place.
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Topeka
Kansas Academy of Science
Supreme Court Room
F. B. Davis
Washburn College
E. Haworth
Lawrence
J. M. McWhart
Ottawa
A. J. Smith
Emporia
F. W. Bushong
J. T. Lovewell
Try Indian Lands Suits in Lower Courts
Washington January 2 Secretary Garfield said he could not arrange with Senator Owen to bring test cases in the United States Supreme Court in 20 000 cases about Indian land titles. The government will proceed with the cases in Oklahoma lower courts promptly. Media January 2 3bs N Florence Erb testified about alleged cruel treatment by her husband leading to a shooting. The defense seeks a verdict of justifiable homicide on self defense. Lena Badley painting studio ad follows.
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Washington
Garfield
Owen
Oklahomia
United States Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Media
Florence Erb
Catherine Beisel
Erb
Captain Erb
Kansas State's Vast Industrial and Agricultural Baseline in 1969
Kansas shows a robust economy and population in 1969 with 1,636,790 residents, 18,472,022 cultivated acres, 11,038 miles of rail, and a large livestock and farm output. The state hosts Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth, multiple salt and coal operations, varied crops, and extensive public buildings and industries, underscoring its economic breadth and development.
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Wellsands
Sun
Mighly
Irmungr
Luis
Lens
Prairie
Wovland
Kansans
Missouri
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
England
Russia
Ireland
Italy
Fort Riley
Fort Leavenworth
Riley
Leavenworth
Lopeks
Earthquake Relief Efforts and Council Clash in Lawrence
Reports from Messina and Sicily detail American relief aims led by Commodore Scorpion and Consul Cheney as British and French ships assist. In Lawrence a council meeting probes a blanket franchise and the 2 percent clause, with Rawlings and mayoral figures contesting delivery and control amid public accountability fears. News notes also mention Italian royal aid efforts and ongoing Messina rescue scenes.
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Scorpion
Messina
Moxday
Sicily
Sccre
Pion
Cheney
Naples
United States
Reggio
Victor Emmanuel
Giolitti
Cannitello
Villa San Giovanni
Canterta
San Fernandino
Duchess of Aosta
Cuspo di Monte
Duke of
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Reggie
Corncil
Barker
Aid Conneilinen Holtz
Aizen
Blair, Wilder
Oye
Mutehiegsland Wood
Lawrence
Rawlings
Journal
Death of Father John of Cronstadt News
Father John of Cronstadt dies at age 1 Jan 2 in St Petersburg. The noted priest’s long life included pilgrimages to the Shrine of St Seraphin and influence on Russian Hussite circles. In his later years he faced sects accusations but condemned impostors, leaving a contested legacy. Lost pocketbook reported near Mound School with money and bills. reward offered.
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Su Petersburg
Father John
Cronstadt
Beieved
Mound Schwol
Cc. J. Herschell
Stull
High Man in Trouble Over Edict in China
Peking reports an edict dismisses Yuan Shi Kai from his posts citing rheumatism. Observers link a Manchu plot and possible Japanese influence. Anxiety grows over potential revolutionary actions in Canton and other centers as diplomats debate foreign troop redeployments along Beijing to Tientsin routes.
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Peking
Olice Yuan Shi Kai
Elief
Huetween Wekingg
Tientsin
Heking
China
Who Is a Blacksmith
Washington reports on Yuan Shi Kai amid political turmoil as dispatches show his possible removal from office. The note reflects concerns in January about his health and authority, with Western officials monitoring shifts in Chinese leadership and foreign policy.
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D. C
Yuan Shi Kai
Vuber
Bell Phone
Warren Ln
China
Wood
Shanghai
Hay
Tae
Peking
Avalé
Na-Tung
Foreign Office
Yuan In Kai
England
Defrauded Wealthy Woman and a Blacksmith Question
A debate at the State Blacksmiths association convention in Wichita on January 6 and 7 asks who the blacksmith of past ages was to the king and nation. Also, Officer George Schultz shot a stray dog at 3 pm on the corner of Winthrop and New Hampshire streets.
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State Blacksmith's Association
Wichita
George Schultz
Winthrop and
New Hampshire Streets
Conscience Stricken Woman Admits Perjury in Murder Case
Cuion City Tenn Jan 2 Mrs Wad Morris wife of a self confessed night rider testified she had perjured herself in the Captain Lankin murder case. Recalled she said her husband was at home that night and that Joe Loge and Jack Long urged her to swear otherwise or the soldiers would hang him. Edward Smith of Lincoln recently left to return home. A poet wistfully notes a dove wing over Christmas would satisfy perhaps a turkey wing.
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Tenn
Wad Morris
Ridora
Lankin
Captain Rakin
Joe Loge
Jack Long
Bih
Dismissal in Governor-elect Corrupt Practices Case
The case against Governor-elect George L. Tiley, heard before election court judges, was dismissed today. The act was declared contravention of the state constitution.
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New Maven
Conn
George L. .Tiley
Avi
Jury split in Tecumseh bank case discharged
Jory Couldn't Agree. Aulture Neb Jan 2 The jury in the case of M. Chamberlain accused of wrecking the Chamberlain Banking house of Tecumseh failed to agree and was discharged by Judge Pemberton. Warfield found not guilty. The jury retired yesterday and returned verdict today. New lot of fancy stickpins at Ed Parsons. Oysters at Wind Mill Grycey. Delicate perfumes at Dick Bros. For rent seven room modern house Bell phone 1508.
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Neb
M. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Tecumseh
Pemberton
Chicago
Samuel T
Pueblo
Col
Seld
James E. Patten
Pires
Board of Trade
Western Union
Telegraphic Commons
Sarah Barrett
Bell
W. E. Cooper
Warfield
Jary
Mc Isurely
Ed. Parsons
Oklahoma Prisoner Uprising Flares at Leavenworth
Open rebellion threats surge among Oklahoma inmates at Leavenworth Kansas as mistreatment claims by Kate Bernard prompt extra guards. Prisoners riot at night, complaints rise about food and supplies. state and federal investigators plan hearings and kitchen, diet reforms.
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Kate Bernard
Slaskell
Fluch
Siere
Lansing
Kansas
Crumbing
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