Kansas elects Ben St Paulen as 23rd governor in solemn ceremony
In Topeka Kansas January 12 Republican Ben St Paulen of Fremont took the oath as the twenty third governor. Jonathan M Davis the retiring governor was arrested earlier in the day on a bribery charge relating to a pardon sale. D A N Chase became lieutenant governor and Carl White state treasurer. Chief Justice Mason administered the oath. a parade and gun salutes marked the inauguration.
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Topeka
Kan
Ssociated Press
Kansas Ship of State
Joon
Ben St. Paulen
Fretdonia
City
Jonathan M. Davis
D. A. N. Chase
Pleasanton
Carl White
W. A. Johnston
Minneapolis
Supreme Court
R. A. Burch
Salina
Norton A. Turner
Russell
Frank J. Ryan
Leavenworth
Chas. B. Griffith
Fort. Scott
Jesse W. Miley
Girard
William R. Baker
Bert P. Walker
Osborne
Mason
Herrim
Garden City
Governor Davis Attacks County Official Over Paroles
Windford Kan January 12 A letter from Governor J M Davis to County Attorney C A Quier was made public showing the chief executive criticizing the county official for protests against paroles of T C Caton who was sent to the state penitentiary after robbing a Dexter garage The letter implies the governor will not tolerate opposition to parole decisions The incident recalls a prior clash when E Bruce Emery convicted of stealing liberty bonds was paroled by Quier despite the governor having a parole in hand and Emery not yet in prison
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Windford
Kan
JM. Davis
C. A. Quier
Quier
T. C. Caton
State Penitentiary
Dexter
Vehicle collision on Massachusetts Street injures rear of Ford sedan
G E B Faringer of 126 Learnard drove a Ford on Massachusetts Street near Park Street when his engine failed on streetcar tracks around 10:20 PM Saturday. He backed across the track to turn and was struck from behind by an approaching streetcar, causing damage to the rear of his sedan.
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G. E B. Faringer
Learnard
Massachusetts Street
Park Street
Faringer
Parks
Kansas Forecast Sees Fair Tonight and Tuesday
A Kansas weather note reports generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with colder readings in the east. Temperatures are expected to rise later in the northwest portion, with a modest increase on Tuesday.
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Kansas
Deputy Sheriff Aided Bank Robbers Escape in Illinois
St Louis report states Madison County deputy I Hnois aided eight bank robbers to flee federal agents and East St. Louis detectives during a Granite City house raid. James Ripley’s signed confession claims the gang pilfered about 200000 dollars from Illinois banks since last April. initial gang size listed as sixty five from St. Louis and East St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Sherif
Madison County
Ihnois
East St. Louis
Granite City
James Ripley
Jeader
Post Office
Governor Davis Hands Over Reins to New Kansas Governor
In Topeka a farewell address marked by pride and fault finding as Governor Jonathan M. Davis transfers power to Ben S. Paulen. The outgoing leader cites farm relief and tax issues, notes opposition, and praises the new administration while acknowledging a troubled term.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Jonathan M. Davis
Ben S. Paulen
Davis
American State Bank of
Wichita
Soldier Compensation Board
Board of Administration
Boakd
Marketing specialists confer on county farm bureau plan
E A Stokdyk marketing specialist from Douglas county meets H C J Colglazier to outline plant pathology and marketing projects for the bureau this year. A W Knott dairy specialist from Manhattan will visit Thursday and Friday to plan the bureau dairy work for the year.
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E. A. Stokdyk
Douglas County
H. C.J .Colglazier
Farm -Bureau
Bureau
A. W. Knott
Manhattan
Governor Davis Arrested On Bribe Warrants Inauguration Day Controversy
Topeka Kansas January 12 Governor Jonathan M Davis and his son Russell faced warrants sworn by County Attorney Tinkham Veale charging them with accepting a bribe for pardons. Bonds set at 1000 each. Hearing scheduled for Friday January 23 at 10 am. Proceedings sparked by alleged payoffs linked to pardon delivery amid Davis final day in office.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Jonathan M. Davis
Kansas
Tinkham Veale
Russell
Russell Davis
H. T. Kriepe
S. L. Courtney
Robert L. Hendrick
W. H. Kemper
C. B. Merriam
J. R. Burrows
William Quail
Paul Heinz
Court of Topeka
Tom Harley
Shawnge County
Fred Pollman
Pollman
Henry Allen
Veale
Heinz Aud
W. A. Smith
Supreme Court
Davis
Th State
Washington Gossip Of Official Changes In 1920s
Washington January 12 The week’s upheavals in government sparked gossip on imminent changes. Rumors speculated Hughes might become chief justice, though Taft’s circle says he won’t retire before 1927. Houghton at Berlin seen as ambassador successor, Kallogg at London to be secretary of state March 4.
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Washington
Hughes
William H. Taft
Taft
Houghton
Berlin
Kallogg
London
Names Appointees New County Officers Begin Duties at Noon
Newly elected county officers assumed duties at noon with minimal ceremony. D L Burton was sworn in as county commissioner and G E Kreisinger became chairman. Appointments include Dr E R Reith as county physician, Mrs Emma J Kennedy as commissioner, Henry Gillum courthouse custodian, Journal World official newspaper, Joe Wellman deputy to the register of deeds, Mrs E C Bussing deputy to the county clerk, Mrs D F Smith deputy to the clerk of the district court, Robert Rutherford and George Price as sheriff and deputy sheriff. Newly elected officials include William J Gummings as sheriff, George Melvin as county attorney, Dr H T Jones as county coroner, J Q Lovejoy as justice of the peace, and D L Burton as county commissioner.\n
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D. L. Burton
G. E. Kreisinger
E.R. Reith
Emma J. Kennedy
Cal
Henry Gillum
Court House
the Journal-World
Joe Well
Register of Deeds
E. C. Bussing
D. F. Smith
Robert Rutherford
Onner
George Price
Will Johns
George Melvin
A. B. Mitchell
H. T. Jones
Carl Phillips
J. Q. Lovejoy
R. G. Manley
Governor requests full inquiry into pardon power
Topeka Kansas January 12 1931 Governor Jonathan M. Davis asks the house speaker and senate president for a full and complete investigation into his exercise of executive pardon power and parole administration. He tests for fair records handling and possible law changes while defending his administration against criticisms. He urges protecting files from improper access during any inquiry.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Jonathan M. Davis
House
Senate
Kansas Governor Paulen vows education and economy focus
Gov Ben Paulen pledges careful business administration and broad educational opportunity as he becomes governor of Kansas. He honors the past, forecasts better days, and commits to governing for all people with reforms in farming, industry, and resource development. A stray closure mentions a moose in Montreal.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Ben S. Paulen
Kansas
Greater
Paulen
Commonwealth
Kansas -Agriculture
Union
Case Remanded After Taxation Suit Ruling Reversed
The Kansas Supreme Court reversed the district court ruling from September 8 1928 in the case involving E. C. Bussin county clerk and Lawrence Business College. The case that began in 1922 contends the college is educational and non taxable while the county clerk argues it operates for profit and should be taxed. The decision remands for retrial as a test suit with no prior state precedent.
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E. C. Bussin
Lawrence Business College
Supreme Court
District Court
Business College
Radio broadcast planned for Kansas vs Aggies basketball game
Kansas faces Kansas Aggies in Robinson Gym Wednesday evening with live radio coverage on KFRU starting about 7 10. Olin K Fenring will announce the game delivering a running story and lineup from Robinson Gymnasium, with a post game summary.
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Kansas-Kansas Aggie
Robinson Gymnasium
KFRU
Olin K. Fenring
University Addctst
Robinson Aytonasium
Wilson in Office 1B
Lawrence attorney Wilson became attorney general pro tem of Kansas this morning after Attorney General Griffith left due to illness. Wilson went to Topeka to assume charge of the attorney general’s work while Stewart mans his law duties. He will aid in the tax suit to stop taxes on 25 large utilities, including most railroads.
University faculty hears Lindley removal account
Dr Lindsey told faculty of the events leading to his removal as chancellor by Governor Davis and the state board. He said the extenuating actions against other University officers showed political debts were being paid, and called for reform of state law to keep Kansas schools free from political control. The meeting filled the auditorium as Dr Burdick voiced friendship and hope for Lindley’s relief. Heart disease is cited as the nation’s leading death cause.
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Br. H. Lindley
Lindsey
Lindley
University
Davis
State Board of Administration
John Shea
M. T. Sadler
Supreme Court
State Board
W. L. Burdick
Merchants Urged to Attend Chamber Luncheon Tomorrow
Secretary Scott asks Merchants Bureau members and other merchants to attend the Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon tomorrow. A low cost mid winter clearance sale or cooperative dollar day will be discussed. Plans for the spring community window unveiling will be made at the meeting.
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Scott
Merchants Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Health service leaders to meet for county conference
Health leaders from twelve county farm bureau women’s clubs will gather at 10 o’clock Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce for a conference with Miss M Pearl Martin, Kansas State Agricultural College extension health specialist. The program includes a 2 o’clock county meeting with Miss Martin and an all-day health school Thursday for the leaders to pass on the training in their communities.
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Farm Bureau Women’s
Chamber of Commerce
M. Pearl Martin
Kansas State Agricultural College
Mise. Martin
Farm Bureau Women's Clubs
Miss Martin
Pubblic
Farm Bureau Womens’ Clubs
Health Teaders
Plans for county dairy survey debated at Chamber meeting
Dairy survey committee of the Chamber of Commerce met Saturday to plan mailing a dairy questionnaire to county farmers. In charge are W. B. Dalston Otis Zorn G R Shultz Roy Martin C L Scott and H C Colglazier. The survey seeks cattle counts grade and purebred bulls milk consumption and other details to inform a progressive county dairy program. Questionnaires will be mailed late this week.
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Dairy Survey Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
W. B. Dalston
Otis Zorn
Eudora
G. R. Shhuitz
Roy Martin
C. L. Scott
H. C. Colglazier
KU Marketing Class Trip Plans Regular Format
The University of Kansas marketing class toured Kansas City last week with about fifty students. Dean Frank T. Stockton led the inspection of Missouri Pacific hay tracks Armour packing plant Board of Trade and H D Lee mercantile. He said the trip could become a regular semester event.
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University of Kansas
Kansas City
Frank T. Stockton
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
HBD
Lee Mercantile, Company
Missouri Pacific Hay Tracks
Armour Packing Plant
Board of Trade
H. D. Lee Mercantile Company
Dean Stockton
Burdick Heads University Acting Chancellor at KU
Dr W L Burdick, vice president of the faculties at the University of Kansas, assumed the chancellorship duties by order of the Board of Administration after a Supreme Court ruling. He vows to serve in trust, maintain law classes, and support Chancellor Lindley when restored. The University faces a tense period as Governor Paulen may intervene to stabilize operations.
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W.L. Burdick
University of Kansas
Amorning
Board of Administration
Supreme Court
Topeka
BE. H. Linstey
Burdick
Lindley
A. B. Carney
State Board
Manhattan
Ups
Facalty
Kansas
W. L. Burtick
Lawrence
Lawrence Daily Journal- World
Coastin g accident injures youth in Topeka street clash
Henry Smithy Jr a 13 year old colored boy sustained a cut and bruises after a coasting sled was struck by a Zephyr bakery delivery wagon on Indiana Street near Tenth Street. The other boy escaped. The driver did not see them in time. Also noted is a Topeka Legion event to organize a Woman's Auxiliary with guests from George Paterson post and its Auxiliary.
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Henry Smithy Jr
Zephyr Bakery
Smith
Indiana St
Tenth Street
Indiana Street
Kelley Jones
American Legion
George Paterson
Topeka
Willam E. Wright
Glenn
Anderson
Adj
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Tellx
United Press News
E. H. Lindley
Hendricks
Iit
Board of County Commissioners
Hanna
Amoose
Montreal
J. B. Wilson
Attorney- General’ of
Dr. Lindley
United States
A Health Service
Pearl Martin
K. U
Parent Teachers Association
Gola Coffelt
7Th & Vt
Hanna's
DR. Burdick
EL AL Lindley
Henry Smith Jr
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