Congress Debates Alcohol Influence and Seeks Probes
Senate acts on Harard resolution denouncing liquor tie to industrial alcohol poisoning, while House members clash over drink culture and a thwarted bribery inquiry. Gould challenges Senate authority over investigations as year ends with a $218.2 million surplus and debt drop to $19.07 billion.
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Holiday Quibarse
Cellier
New York
Senate
Tyas
Heflin
Alabama
Edwards
Bravalon
Edwanils
Sermtor Sheytard
Texas
Mesa
Enid
Vrnderhill
Huey
Vomeress
Congressmen's Hotel
Dry
Discuss New Schools and Patrol Abolished
The school board met to discuss a new Lawrence building but took no action. A Junior High physical exam found 149 of 636 students with defects. treasurer and clerk reports were filed. Also reported the abolition of the customs leather patrol formed by Andrews to curb liquor smuggling due to funding cuts.
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Abad
Lawrence
Jearbor
Andrews
New York
Lincwin G. Andrews
KU to Meet Drake in Des Moines Tonight
Wire-based report notes Kansas University faces Drake in Des Moines this evening. Details on start time and score are expected from the Journal outlet as soon as available.
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Drake
Mes Moines
Br. Py. Allen
Will
Greighton
Omaha
Lawrence
Des Moines
the Journal
Aaland Sana
Forecast Fragments Reflect Vague Weather Note
Fragmentary OCR hints at tonight's forecast with references to Wednesday and temperature. Names Douglas and Tate appear misplaced. Details unclear. no definite location or measurements present.
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Tate
Douglas
Alabama to vote April 12 on $25 million highway bonds
Montgomery legislature approves a special election April 12 to issue 25,000,000 dollars in state highway bonds for four years of construction. The body, in special session, sent the bill to the governor then adjourned sine die.
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Montgomery
Ala
Art lecture on Design Principles at Kansas University
Dudley Watson, extension lecturer of the Chicago Art Institute, will speak Wednesday at 4:30 PM in the auditor and Central Administration building at the University of Kansas on Design Fundamental Principles of Art. The illustrated talk, aimed at art students and general enthusiasts, is presented by Miss Rosemary Ketcham, KU design head, and is open to the public for an educational and entertaining session.
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Dudley Watson Craft
Chicago Art Institute
Auditorian
University of Kansas
Belk
Rosemary Ketcham
Department of Design
K. U
Outgrowing Big Hats in Fort Worth Texas
Fort Worth changes as cattle trade fades the era of oversized hats. Once common on cowboys and urban visitors, the big hat tradition wanes though civic boosters still stage galas with large headwear. The city clings to the notion that “Where the west begins.” remains tied to the hat.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Worth
Washington Congress hears talk on presidency and committees
Reports from New York indicate presidential politics stirred activity as figures like Charles D. Hilles and William Allen White commented on A. Smith’s candidacy and party chances. The Duke estate in Somerville valued at 89.7 million after tax and legal costs is noted, with a petition detailing accounting. Across Cottonwood Falls the average cost per vote in the general election rose by 5.12 cents over two years.
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New York
Charles
D. Hilles
William Allen ‘White
Kansas
White
Smith
White House
Hills
Cottonwood
Dance Music Criticism Cites Demoralizing Youth Tone
Ambrose Wy rick, a tenor, tells Chicago that dance music has a double meaning that spreads quickly across the nation. He calls dance music evil in occasion and says it brings more destruction to the nation than other factors.
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Ambrose Wyrick
Chicago
Women of Church County Institute Meets at Chamber
The W C T U county institute will meet Saturday at the Chamber of Commerce Building. W G T U workers from across the county are expected, with about fifty attendees. Special lecturer Mrs Fannie Taylor of Kansas City will attend and speak along with Willard Morgan and other district representatives. The program includes talks, a round table discussion, and musical numbers.
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Douglas
W. GT. U
Chamber of Gommere
Fannie Taylor
Kansas ‘City
Willard
Morgan
Avi
Mitsu
Cassie Quintin
Firestors
Glenartments
Mia
T. T. Popplewell
Aus
Miss Bartara
Ir Baldwin
Fit
Taylors Type
Gant Merson
Officials to rescue as banks refuse veteran loan help
Washington AP reports officials plan relief for ex service men after banks nationwide refuse loans on soldiers bonus certificates. Emporia and Parsons in Kansas show banks denying loans to veterans, while a national bank rejects over five hundred applications. Kansas leaders urge Congress to grant banks broader financing options for veterans' bonus certificates.
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Washington
OLG Cits
Emporia
Kan
Ss Parsons
Kans
Parsons
Opeka
National’ Bank
Peal Epekn
Kams
A.P
Gaitskill of
Girard
Leon
Kansas
Congress
City Hall Courtroom Repairs Amid Plaster Work
The city hall courtroom undergoes replastering as plaster dust fills air. Scaffolding blocks regular commission meetings and prompts concern from the city health nurse. Mayor Holliday declined to halt work until after the clinic, saying plastering must continue.
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Fo My Holliday
Avork
Duplicate marriage license sought by Garnett man
A Garnett man appeared in Probate Court this morning seeking a duplicate marriage license. The officer noted the original license had been used for four years and was practically worn out, but no statute provision allows duplicating the license. The judge stated the man must apply in person if he wants a new license.
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Young-Mari
Garnett
Office of Probate
Enger
Supreme Court reviews use of road fund in Kansas
Popeka Kansas January 4 the Supreme Court heard a mandamus action to determine the legality of spending the state aid road fund of about two and a half million dollars The attorney general argues the highway commission erred in allocating funds by the 1920 statute that split gasoline and motor license revenues between counties and the road fund The case aims to clarify how gas and motor taxes should be distributed before new road legislation comes next session
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Popeka
Kans
Supreme Court
Roland Boynton
Ttorney
Supreme ‘Court
the “Commission
P.M. Warris
W. 8. Jenks
Ottawa
Cormintissitu
Campaign Against Bobbed Hair Draws Nation Wide Interest
The American firm hosts the annual convention and exhibition to promote bobbed hair as a modern style. Ruth J Marrer leads the Cosmetics School and declares bobbing the name of beauty while condemning the look as impractical and unfashionable. The event emphasizes unity on abolishing bobbing forever and praises shorter, neater hairstyles.
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Jew York
APJ
Bealty Chop
Waldorf
Ruth J. Marrer
National
Tor
Sears
Bub
Road fight in Kansas seeks to halt county road project
A Kansas case in Montgomery County seeks an injunction to stop awarding a grading and culvert contract on the Edmery Labette road system. Judge J Widen denied the injunction. Appeal rights were noted by attorney A I Lamb of Coffeyville. The case centers on the Chetojha Coffeyville road project and county tax issues.
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Montgomery
Labette
Kan
Tsandvers
Board of Montgomery
County Commissioners
Mont- Edmery-Labette
J. Widren
A. I Lamb
Coffe
Hille
Jplaintiffs
Chetojja-Coffeyville
County Taxpayers League
Macadem
Mead Ieee Thacadain
Nes
Pardons Granted as Governor Cites Hard Work Record
Governor Miriam A Persim announces pardons including Moy from Houston who received five to ninety nine years for wife murder. Moy had served four years in state custody as a blacksmith and reportedly worked as a convict. The death of Moy's wife is ruled an accident.
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Austin
Texas
Miriam “A. Persim Es Alli
Hymn Contest Looms in Lawrence Churches
Lawrence churches prepare for a nationwide hymn tone contest organized by the National Federation of Music Clubs. Miss Nancy Longenecker chairs Lawrence efforts with groups formed by church affiliations. Eight hymns will be studied and a quiz will test contestants on tune and lyric details. Certificates await top scorers. the winning church may receive a cash prize. The contest runs until March 15.
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Lawrence
National Federation of Mussic
Nancy Longénecksr
Baptist
Gorrill
Prez
Tik West
Dar Jasus
Naional
Elairch Aq
Kengas
Tmusic
City Commission Names Library Board Appointments
The City Commission made two new appointments and two reappointments to the Library Board. Frank Whipple fills the remaining unexpired term of William Bnomelsick. Carl Friend serves the three remaining years of C H Tucker's term. Rev C and Charles Finch are reappointed for four years. Other members are Mrs A Henley Mrs A C Mitchell I B Davis and Mrs Rachel Buckminster. The new appointees qualify at the first February meeting.
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City Commission
Frank. Whipple
William Bnomelsick
Carl Friend
H. Tucker
Charles Finch
A. Henley
A.C. Mitchell I
B. Davis
Rachel Buckminster
French Cavalry Wins in Beirut Amid Insurrection
Dispatch from Beirut Syria reports the French army cavalry routed insurgents. Aly Attrache, a relative of a Druze chief, died in battle while Attrache escaped. Sisson plans return to Lawrence to recover health. Military updates include supply bulletins and bills.
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Syria
Rventh Lavalry
Aly Attrache
Sultan Attrache
AM Attrache
Sisson
Ut Zor
Bev
Lawrence
Fashiie
Two Candidates Out for Mayor
A local political stir erupts as two potential mayoral candidates publish declarations and petitions in a sudden bid. Robert Crank and Thiele say they have been asked to run but have not given consent. City Attorney Thiele weighs the move while a leading organization discusses dictates and the looming March primary.
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Robert C. Ie
China
A. Ulate
Comite
Robert Crank
Ma Thiele
Thiele
Yank M Holliday
Almouthene
Pershing and land dispute unfold in county tale
A fragmentary narrative recalls Pershing leading a private order amid a land trespass dispute near Deer Aile. The owner protests as a group including "Binele Jack" and "privates" push onto nearby land. A shouted exchange hints at old campaigns and kinship among the men.
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Hinrtin
Gharry- County
Neb
Mark iV
George Ti
W. J. Lingoln
Ras Pershing
Ainy
Pershing
Pen and typewriter shift mark author craft
Fragmented clipping notes authors still favor pen over typewriter in drafting works while some revise with ink. Mentions W E Woodward and "George Washington the Image and the Man" with pens aiding edits. Also references promotions in Clans and oil production yields in Oklahoma and Rhinelander.
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anthor W. E._ Woodward
George Washington
Althoug
Casino Hamilton
Thes Snoyelst
Prohibition Push Fails to End Vodka Drinking in Russia
Moscow reports rising vodka consumption despite anti alcohol measures. Welfare groups cite ongoing intoxication and propose forcible hospital treatment for alcoholics. Authorities struggle with losing an estimated three hundred seven million in annual vodka revenue as prohibition efforts stall.
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Moscow
Dead in bed found early morning at Brewster home
Mrs Brewster was found dead in her apartment by neighbor Mrs Larcom after a morning check. Police, citing a potential illness and masked by kitchen gas, reported no clear cause but noted she had complained of grippe days earlier. Friends recall her past marriage and long residence on the Wabash line.
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R.m.larcom
Brewster
Garena
la Grippe
Er Teayment Steveniti
Brepste
Larcom
Daad
Cater
Johns
Gaia
Bri
Jiohn
Moyherly
Wabash Railroad
Moearly
Eptab
Mt Lawrence
Annual Meeting of Merchants Bureau Officers to Be Elected
The annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce merchants bureau will be held Thursday in July. Members will elect officers and the bureau will select its own chairman. Walter Varnum is named as chairman of the bureau for this term.
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Merchant’s Bureau
Chamber’ of | Commerce
B .Offihis
Nex
Walter. Varnum
Tinte
Ea Ree
Will Appear in Court on Bank Robbery Charge
A man identified as Loeb is charged with bank robbery and will appear in court. The report notes a writ, an appearance date, and references to other individuals connected to the case, with details obscured in the OCR.
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Argotta
Lawrence Gas Company Sale Reported by AP
An Associated Press dispatch notes that the Peo Li and Power Corporation of New York announced plans affecting Lawrence gas and power services. Details remain unclear, with references to a potential sale and regulatory review by the Kansas Public Service Commission.
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Tepo
Peo, Li and Power Corporation
Nt York
Power
Hi Uting
Lawrence
Lawrante
Nission-At
Topeka
Pany
Cathe Hervice Commission
New Yorks
Recital at Robins um son Promises Young Talent Evening
An upcoming recital featuring a sextet marimba band six brothers and lyric tenor Samuel Daza. The program includes Mexican and European works such as La Campanella Liszt and Mexican Rhapsody No 1. Pedro Briseno and others perform with a prayer meeting following.
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Wilseno
Gayaia
Gavotte
Ponce
Brisano
Sgdyv
Brisenas
Senor
Bormtchita
Tatanact
Guilerma Te Ove
Ragsta
Sugne
Deo Mor
Oréam Czibihka
Wit
Shaw
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