Peterson Ouster Planned Amid Kansas Graft Scandal
Topeka reports intensify as state moves toward ouster action against State Bank Commissioner Peterson over alleged $4000 graft for Walter Grundy’s prison release. Fred Pollman to surrender pardon payment. Davis case and graft probes ripple through legislature as Clifton Hope aims for House speakership amid turmoil.
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Topeka
United Press
Tooneka
Kansas
Russell G. Davis
Jonathan M. Davis
Fred W. Pullman
Exbanker
State Bank
J. Peterson
Peterson
Walter Grundy
Hoy
Hutchinson
National Education Association condemns Lindley dismissal
President Derise H Newlan of the National Education Association defended Chancellor Lindley of the University of Kansas, calling public education a sacred trust. He urged a full impartial investigation and tenure for educators, saying attempts to injure education leaders for politics should be opposed.
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Washington
Denver
Schonis
National Education Association
Chancelor Lindley
University of Kansas
Chanwellor Lindley
Girls Sell More Tickets in High School Contest Standings
The high school basketball ticket contest shows girls with 195 tickets and boys with 467. The group selling the fewest will reward the group selling the most.
Cross Stitch Hat Captures London Fashion Fervor
London observers report a new cross stitch hat trend, recalling a century of embroidery craze. The latest hats come in varied shapes with openwork stitches and straw bases, featuring colorful embroidery and patterns.
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London
Perkins Pardon and Paroles in Douglas County PrisonCases
Official documents certify five clemencies issued by former Governor Jonathan M. Davis. Full pardon to F. M. Perkins for embezzlement. four prisoners granted parole after serving varied terms. Paroled individuals include Robert Brandt for theft, David Murphy for grand larceny, Delora Lewis for forgery, and Roy Morgan for robbery, with paroles directed to listed guardians or relatives.
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Douglas County
Jonathan M. Davis
D. I. Smith
F. M. Perkins
District Cour
State Penitentiary
Perkins
Robert Brandt
W. C. Nelson
David Murphy
George Esterly
William Murphy
Lecompton
Delora Lewis
Roy Morgan
Stall
Deiember
J. A. Patterson
Butler, Me Moai
Formal installation of Douglas County Farm Bureau officers
A formal luncheon Saturday at the Chamber of Commerce building will install the 1924 officers and board members of the Douglas County Farm Bureau for the first time. Dean H Umberger of Kansas State Agricultural College will officiate. Ralph Colman will speak on the year ahead. Miss Amy Kelly, Miss Ellen Batchelor, and Miss Mildred Smith will give talks. The event will conclude with a farm bureau hymn and the home creed.
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Douglas County Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Dean H. Umberger
Hedal
Kansas State Agricultural College
Farm Bureau
Hincrican
Ralph Colman
Jbureau
Will Accept Check Now Esas City
January 18 5000 held in escrow at a national bank will be accepted by Joseph Taggart member of the Kansas industrial court He said he refused to accept the fee at first to release Paul Sansewich claiming a safeguard against unwanted influence He asserted the fee is proper and not unethical in presenting evidence for parole To Meet at Roscoe School The Eudora Farmers Union and elevator stockholders of the Farmers Unite will convene Saturday January 17 at Roscoe school house five miles south of Eudora The meeting starts at 9 oclock with a cafeteria dinner at noon All members urged to attend
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Esas City
Joseph Taggart
Kansas Industrial Court
Tagsgart
Paul Sansewich
Kansas
Tageart
Roscoe School
Eudora
Farmers Union
Farmers Unite
Roscoe School House
Kansas Legislature Opens with Joint Session Hear Governor Message
Topeka Kans Jan 18 The Kansas state legislature of 1925 opened with the house and senate organizing and swearing in 125 representatives and 40 senators. Chief Justice Johnson administered oaths, and tomorrow the two bodies will meet at 10 30 am to hear Governor Ben S Pauten'.s message. Henry M Laing was named senate president pro tem and Clifford S Hope house speaker.
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Pollman
Fred W. Pollman
Ben S. Paulen
Jonathan M. Davis
Davis
Ciriad
House of Representa
Clifford Hope
Hope
Garden City
H. W. Shideler
Girard
Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
House
Senate
Otder
Johnson
Kansas Supreme Bench
W. W. Harvey
Ben &. Pauten
Republican Party
Henry M. Laing
Russell
Clifford
Boni F. Hegler
Wichita
Rev. J.R. Madison
Arthur S. McNay
W. A. Barnett
Arras
Carylle Boughton
D. M. Chance
Pleasanton
James W. Finley
Chanute
Charles “Fr. Sader
Henry M.laine
Rugeeil
J. Geddes
el Dorado
Paroled youth held on bank holdup warrant
Paul Burgett of Mexico Missouri, recently paroled by Governor Davis, is being held by 13 state authorities at Lansing to address a warrant for alleged participation in the March 1923 Newman Theatre holdup, while Burgett also faces a 1922 Quindaro State Bank robbery sentence. Newton city leaders plan meetings to discuss municipal matters and the Kansas League of Municipalities agenda. County commissioners will meet at the courthouse. Sigma Kappa tax exemption and a Lawrence Chamber of Commerce directors’ meeting are on the docket.
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Dan
Kansas
Lansing
Paul Burgett
Mexico
J. M. Davis
J. B. Welton
Burrett
Quindaro
Burgett
Newman Theatre
Welton
Newton
Harry C. Bowman
Kansas League of Municipalities
John G. Stutz
League
Court House
Sigma Kappa Sorority
The
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Wheat Girl to Present President Coolidge With Finest Wheat
Veda Watson of Turon Kansas, 19, a Sterling College student and Hutchinson News-Herald candidate, was chosen among 19 entrants at an inaugural reception in Topeka to carry a message praising Kansas wheat to President Coolidge. The wheat, once harvested by Warren G Harding in 1923, is said to be among the world’s best, valued over $2 a bushel in Kansas City markets.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Veda Watson
Turon
Wheat Belt
Coolidge
Kansas City
Norris Plan Quizzes Dominate Washington Senate Debate
The Norris plan for government power and fertilizer control defeated 40 to 28 after a Senate vote. Senator Jones proposed a commission to investigate and report to Congress, with Senator Underwood reintroducing his private plan in place of the Mares plan. Final exams at the University of Kansas begin Friday, with students and faculty preparing amid crowded libraries. Regulations urge adherence to the exam schedule across schools of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and Law, with enrollment for the second semester on Tuesday January 35 and regular work resuming afterward.
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Norris
Senate
Federal Real Corporation
Jones
Washington
Congress
Underwood
Alabama
University of Kansas
Stulente
School of Liberal Uity and Sciences
Sphnot of Engineering
School of Law
Collese
Crossing claims Wichita area victim at crossing
A Wichita area crossing has claimed its seventh fatality Frank Feil a year old truck farmer near here died after his auto mobile was struck by a train at Sundis crossing Hospital records show seven deaths and many injuries since the crossing opened county commissioners consider a under crossing. Drama League Tryouts Miss Clarence a Quinero translation drama to be staged by Laurente Dram League Tryouts for parts Wednesday January 14 Green Hall 7 30 to 8 30 p m Cast lists five men four women. Captures Two Rum Ships Coast guards seize two rum ships after a short battle seven miles off San Luis Pass Galveston Island nine hundred cases of liquor seized two men detained.
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Wichita
Jan
Frank Feil
Here
Sundis
Drama League
Te Laurente Dram League
Galveston
Tex
Mator
United States Coast Guards
San Luis Pass
Galveston Island
Herriot greeted with little applause at opening session
Paris 13. Prime Minister Herriot, making his first public appearance since illness on December 16, was greeted by left groups only. Applause lasted under twenty seconds. Communists did not join in. Few right MPs attended as opposition waited for Herriot’s arrival.
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Paris
A. P
Herriot
Chamber of Deputies
Gasoline Blast Injures Worker At Tank Wagon Site
Clarence Dugan an oil field worker in Winfield Kansas lit two matches to see if his tank wagon held water. Gasoline fumes exploded hurling him and several bystanders to the ground though Dugan was not seriously hurt.
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Winfield
Kan
Clarence Dugan
Dugan
Reinstatement Quietly Expected For State Board
Topeka Jan 13 The resignation of Mrs James Cable of Kansas City from the state board of administration is awaited at Governor Paulens office Officials expect Dr C S Huffman of Columbus to be named to succeed Mrs Cable once a vacancy exists The governor may create a vacancy if Mrs Cable does not resign. Morning dispatches from Topeka hinted at reinstatement of Chancellor Lindley and possible creation of a new board with university business likely on the agenda. Faculty and students show keen interest as final exams approach and work continues.
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Topeks
Associated Press
James Cable
Kansas’ City
State Board of Administration
Ben Paulen
C. S. Huffman
Columbus
Cable
Davis
Clyde Miller
Paulen
Topeka
Lindley
Dr. Lindley
Indian Worker to Talk at Haskell and First Baptist
Dr. Bruce Kinney of Denver superintendent of Baptist work among Indian schools arrived in Lawrence and will address Haskell Institute students tonight. He is scheduled to speak at 7 45 tomorrow night at the First Baptist church. The public is invited as Kinney presents a life study of the Indian race and his religious work with Indians.
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Bruce Kinney
Denver
Lawrence
Haskell Institute
First Baptist Church
Kinney
Wheat Prices Increase on Winnipeg Exchange
Wheat prices climbed on the Winnipeg exchange with May futures reaching 1.94 and July at 1.91. The market showed strong buying interest as trading remained active and volume large. Sellers, described as taking profits, supplied the only offerings while coarse grains advanced in line with wheat.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg Exchange
Wheat hits $2.00 a bushel again at Kansas City
Kansas City on January 18 saw several wheat sales at $2.00 per bushel on the board of trade. A lot brought $2.02 a bushel, marking a return to the $2.00 level after an absence of four years.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Board of Trade
Democrats call for swift probe of pardons graft in Kansas
In Topeka on January 13 the Kansas Democratic leaders in the house and senate, joined by a joint conference, urged a thorough and speedy investigation into charges against former Governor Jonathan M Davis and other state officials tied to pardons. The resolution vows fair dealing and seeks exoneration for the innocent while ensuring justice for the guilty.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Pressy
Democratic
Kansas House
Senate
Jonathan M.davis
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
State of Kansas
Goehring Resigns From Trinity Lutheran Church
Rev. Mr. Goehring resigns as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church to become Lutheran student pastor at Harvard University. Effective February 10, he plans to begin duties at Harvard around March 1 while pursuing graduate work. He has served four and a half years at Trinity and previously was a student pastor in Madison at the University of Wisconsin.
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D. Goehring
T . Lutheran Church
Tutheran Church Council
Niet
Harvard University
Boston
Goehring
Harvard
Tie
Mr. Goehring
Trinity Lutheran Church
Madison
University of Wis‘sonsin
Rob Produce Company Egg and Chicken Theft
Seventeen and a half dozen eggs and twelve chickens were stolen from Rob Produce Company on Day 525 West Twenty Third Street last night. The thief accessed a west door, damaged the safe, and removed all eggs in the store while a case was found sawn in half. Tracks from the produce house led to automobile tracks, suggesting escape by car.
Two 2-year-old boys held for poultry theft in Kansas City market
Groff and F G Wilson, both two years old, were arrested by Kansas City police for stealing 106 White Leghorn chickens from A J Wilson near Big Springs. They were taken into custody while trying to sell the poultry at the city market after officers were alerted to the loss.
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FL. Groff
F. G. Wilson
Tonganara
Kansas City
Kans
A. J. Wilson
Big Springs
Ingham Discusses Down Town Merchants Institute
Harald G Ingham head of the University extension division assured the Chamber of Commerce that the university will aid a merchants institute for Lawrence. He contrasted Hutchinsons model and noted local attendance has been low while pledging cooperation from the university and its School of Business. Gertrude Licherman provided a piano solo at luncheon.
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jnstit_tute
Harald G. Ingham
Chamber of Commerce
Ingham
Cham=ber of Commerce
Prerchtants’ Institute
Merchants’ ‘Association
Chamber of Commmerce
Ingy Hanv
Hutchinson Institute
Lawrence
Hutchinson
School of Business
University
Pryor Frivin
Gertrude Licherman
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National Educationg Association
M Perkins
Pareles
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W. B. Dalton
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J. E. Whitman
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Frank O'Brien
Fort Scott
C. G. Call
Mound Valley
Charles Fl. Mann
Mann
Osborne
C. W.hatheld
Gray County
Harold Rude
M. L. Couchman
Inez Wilson
Allen County
Joe Craft
Labette County
John, A. Bright
Harding
Vada Watson
al Musele Shoals
Frank
Wichita Crossing
Tradia
Hanna's
Huffman
Chicago
Ponall McClough
Embryo
McClough
Lillian Johnson
Jak Lillian
McCtough
Elmhurst
Haskell and Baptist Church
Radia
Hanna
Rostor Schools
ROB Produce Company
Merchants’ Institute
C. of C
Harold Ingham
Association ME
Parent-Teachers' Association
Beli
HK. S. Weatherly
George O. Foster
Henry Axher
Gen. Foster
C. B. Keats
F. H. Olney
C. A. _Richards
National Guard
Akan
Sam Mover
Jidih Cavalry
Paul Cannady
114Th Cavalry
Samuel McKane
Ordnance Department of the National Guard
Kendall Walton
Frank Dunkley
Nine Pany
John Kaybers
Albert A. Gish
Teachers Council
George Kreeck
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