Senate debates on unauthorized disclosures in Wilson era notes
Senators lamented leaks of confidential government communications tied to President Wilson, with Stone accusing departmental staff of improper disclosure. He warned of public trust damage and possible market implications while urging congressional inquiry into the alleged leaks and political profiteering.
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P.O
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Wilson
Emocmit
Rabel Ant
W. Taw
Aol Boston
Henry
House
Priv Lee
State Department
Eastor Stone
Congress
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Zis
Rigery Person
Ohio
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Lrepublican
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Republican
Unclear OCR fragment to weigh on Mexican situation
Fragmentary OCR text references May withdraw and production in Washington Mexico American ambassador Hawat and the American expedition. Mentions withheld confirmation and general Carranos decision. Indicates connections to Mexican situation developments.
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Washington
Dec
Interurban to start cars over new bridge tomorrow
Reports from Lawrence say the interurban railway plans to begin using the new Haw bridge as soon as possible and will pay rent to the county once operations commence. County Attorney Amick notes the county is ready for use when the bridge company agrees. Governors in Phoenix: Campbell seeks office, Hunt resists transfer, legal proceedings pending. Maple Grove drainage board tours the Robinson estate to show drainage work and mentions plans for state funding.
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Amick
Te Bridge Company
Mr “Ammick
Dugh
Robinson Estate
Maple Grove
Wilder
eMétell
W. A. Ings
Drainage Board
Haskell Ans to scrimmage Robinson gym tonight in opener
Coach Venner and the Haskell Ans will scrimmage at Robinson Gym tonight as the first real tryout for the season. The K U team likely lineup includes Gibbons Laub Abriault Nelson Lytte Wilson or Woodward with Coach Hamilton pleased by holiday practices and expects a strong team by January 18.
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Haskell Ans
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Robinson
Igivex
Dayhaivker Seacetal
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Washburn
JS. Abriault
Cerf Nelson
Lytte
Wilson
Woodward
W. C. Hamilton
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Bal Weidline
Bill Weaver
Lefty Sproull
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Snes
Daypuary
Neietee
Penny Postage On Local Letters Debated in Hearings
Washington news notes the annual post office appropriation bill: proposed penny rates for local letters and increased charges on second class matter. It would raise overall post office funding by about 320 million and adjust salaries, routes, and carrier counts while adding penalties for mailing liquor and tightening gambling laws. The House post office committee discusses a substitute plan delaying the rate hike and classifying catalogs with third class mail.
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Peat Office
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Etergast Post Office
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Buriesta
Moon
House Post Office Committee
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Howeve
Moanlis Wat
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Smirleson
Suwcestinn
Conden
Niga
New Bill Limits Campaign Contributions in National Politics
Washington Jan 2 a proposed reform bill would cap presidential campaign contributions at 1.5 million dollars and limit individuals to 5 000 with a ban on corporate pledges. The measure, revised from Senator Owens, passed a subcommittee and heads to the Senate elections committee for approval.
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United States
Senate
Owen
Aras Prioner
Study on City Teachers Salaries and Comparisons
Superintendent R A Kent presents January findings on Lawrence city teachers pay, comparing salaries with other occupations and Living costs. The report notes discrepancies with delivery workers and explains how local wages influence teacher appeal and career choices for graduates.
Private Nixon Convicted for Camp Offenses in Border Service
In Faso on January 2 Private Nichare Yison of the Eighth Ohio Infantry received one month confinement and two thirds pay forfeiture for three months by a summary court. Private Dixon drafted the Royal Robin, signed by 400 regiment members, protesting camp conditions after the pneumonia death of Private Lapp. Benefield, a former resident, died in Los Angeles on Christmas Day, buried at Inglewood. Corporal Sandusky of the local recruiting station leaves for Topeka on an advertising trip, seeking recruits. five of 405 obtained in Kansas district last month are to join from Lawrence.
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Arthur
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Rie Allen
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Fred Williams
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Botkin to Speak at Pairview Thursday
Pairview will host D Botkin to speak Thursday on his address titled Voice from the Un. The event highlights his advisory and public policy insights.
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Pairview
D. Botkin Avill
Frenine
Baptist Annual Meeting and Supper Observed
The Baptist Church held its annual meeting with a church supper in the dining room. Families brought baskets for a pie supper, coffee and tea provided by the church kitchen, and the gathering followed by the business session. Reports highlighted a prosperous year and plans for elected officers and committees.
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The
Baptist Church
Bea
Lal
School district 82 meets standards with new system
Superintendent C T Haley reports a year in country standardization of the district. The Star indicates the district now fields standard subnets under Douglas County with districts 83 7 9 2 3 61 53 and 20000 listed.
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Hay l
Istrice
Brown’ Geore
Pitic Rendes
Wu Board
Douglas County
Tas Soyer
Church Ends Year With Bills Paid and Enlivens Finances
The Pine Church record for 1916 shows all bills paid and a surplus in the treasury. Members note strong enthusiasm as funds were raised for building and loan stock, with 120 shares sold and instalments to be paid over a year. Trustees and deacons were elected, and a bountiful supper followed by music and recitations capped the annual meeting led by minister George Darsie.
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L. Ee Hoover
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Trebit
Hustie
W. Smith
Alice
George Darsie
Golfers Thrive On Crowded Links At Lawrence Club
Lawrence Country Club golfers gathered yesterday as the course at the County links drew nearly fifty players. They planned to start 1917 golfing by New Year’s Day, weather permitting, with the crowded greens and good surfacing aiding play despite the season’s delay.
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IS17
Countyseli Links
Metcalf Resigns From School Board After Twenty Years
The resignation of General W S Metcalf, president of the Board of Education, ends nearly twenty years of service. A motion thanked him for faithful work, and the board expressed deep regret. A special meeting was set for Wednesday to discuss retrained tuition, retarded-children schooling in Lawrence, and potential portable school buildings on the riverfront.
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W S. Metcalf
Lawyer Board of Education
Dy J. E. Stanlfer
Trinity Lutheran Enjureh
Ibs Jean
Erev
Femtde
Trietipal FP
Olney
High School
Jighew
Lawrence
Northsside
Lincoln School
Chicago Alumni Dinner Plans by Kansas University Club
A letter from Homer Hoyt of the organization indicates Kansas University alumni in Chicago intend to hold their annual dinner, a long-standing custom among universities. The association has not yet become active enough to revive the usual banquet, but is leaning toward hosting a reunion similar to those in New York and Washington.
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Tae
Chicago
Homer Hoyt
University
Alusini
K. UW
iNew York
Stytor May Ybau
Delay Commission Meeting Reviews City Funds Report
The delay of the commission meeting was to review the city funds ledgers up to date and expected monthly bills. City clerk and staff prepared the statements in advance while awaiting the afternoon session to approve expenses and finalize the fund accounts.
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Tollay
Wisstoy
Vote on School Day Letters Sent to Patrons
Superintendent Kent announces letters will be sent to all school patrons to gauge preferred school day length. The inquiry asks four questions on start time, dismissal, total hours, and which days the shortened day should apply, with responses due after January 12.
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Orider
Raymond A.kes
Postoffice man hurt while hunting in rabbit drive incident
A postoffice clerk and nine companions hunting near Earl Arm description suffered facial injuries when a rifle misfired hitting Brown in the left eye and temple amid a rabbit drive. He was treated by Dr. Phillips in Lawrence, with eye sight potentially recoverable though swelling obscured initial prognosis.
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Nastilliee
Qest
Lawrence
Car Phillips
My. Brown
Ryan
Prohibition Amendment Aims Limited Alcohol Sales to Voters
West Virginia legislature to consider amending the prohibition law to allow small quantities of alcohol to qualified voters. The plan, led by Senator Counter of Hinton, would empower deputy commissioners to issue permits permitting shipments of not more than two quarts of whisky, four quarts of wine, and two dozen pints of beer, not more than twice a month per capita. The piece also notes resumed activities of the C A and a high school boys club schedule for 1917.
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West Virginia
Sgharleston
W.V
Counter
Hinton
Tr C. A
C. A
Elf
Campaign Beginnings for New Members Amid District Divisions
A community campaign to recruit new members is set to begin Tuesday with a meeting at noon. The city is divided into fifteen districts for the effort, with chairs and committees named to coordinate phasing in residents as new members.
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Band Ordered to Topeka for Inaugural Ceremony
The First Regiment band has been ordered to Topeka on Monday January 8 to participate in the inaugural events for Governor Capper. The band will travel to Topeka to ply for a portion of the ceremony.
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Éxeter
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