Kansas Legislature Begins Its Long Democratic Session
Topeka January 14. For the first time since Kansas statehood a strictly Democratic legislature convened to fulfill party pledges. The joint opening noted a Democratic governor, with Brown of Kingman as Speaker, Milroy pro tem, and leaders in both houses named to key committees. The session aims at a lengthy agenda and marks a historic alignment in Kansas politics with strong emphasis on party platform promises and governance.
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Jolson Bailed Extradition Battle At Grand Trunk
Jack Jolson, charged with violation of the Main law, was taken from the Grand Trunk bound train by local officers at Chicago federal officials request. The offense is extraditable and Jolson faced potential bail jump with a $30,000 bond. He claimed no violation of bond terms and said he planned to go to Toronto to consult with former manager Tom Flanagan about a Paris match with Al Palzer. Deputy marshals will escort him home and likely hold him in jail without bail until trial.
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Flood Relief Teams Aid Ohio River Sufferers
Evansville Indiana reports continued flood relief along the Ohio River with two launches delivering provisions to hundreds of waterbound residents. Helpers will extend downstream to the Henderson Kentucky dam site, addressing danger in flooded lower river bottoms where families live in stilts. The rising water will take two and a half days to pass the area.
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$1000 For Letters in Senate Campaign Fund Probe
William Winkhield of Chicago formerly with Strodard Oil testified he took two letters from John Archholt in the Tall Week era and disposed of them for $1000 each. He could not recall contents, addressees, or signatures. said the letters were published by the New York American.
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Diphtheria Epidemic Strikes St Louis Industrial School
A diphtheria outbreak in St Louis reaches the Industrial School area with more than 300 children under quarantine at the isolation hospital. Thirty eight children are hospitalized and 26 structures reported affected as 100 cases of illness surface in farm and school compounds.
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Amend Panama Act Exempts American Ships From Tolls
Senator Red introduces a bill to amend the Panama Canal Act to exempt coastwise ships from tolls reopening Panama tolls with Great Britain and prompting new senate debate. Senator Root plans to speak January 21 in support of the measure. Burt E. Brown named secretary of the state senate after caucus. Welfare League meeting drew a large attentive crowd for an evening discourse.
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Lawrence City to Await Gas Case Action, City Attorne y Says
City council tonight approved a resolution urging the Public Utilities Commission to block any gas price increase to Citizens Light Heat and Power, while the city itself will refrain from joining the Kansas Natural Gas Company dispute until the local distributor takes the lead. Mayor Bishop noted Lawrence did not contract with the Kansas Natural Gas Co and should wait for the local distributor to request involvement.
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Local Snows Likely Tonight or Wednesday
Readable fragments indicate a weather update noting chances of local snowfall tonight or Wednesday. Details on timing and location are unclear from the OCR, but the item warns residents to expect wintry conditions and plan accordingly.
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Senator McLean Ghafes on Senatorial Courtesy Critique
Washington January 14 Congressman from Connecticut criticizes senatorial courtesy for inaction on pending legislation. He favors timely, wise legislation over ceremonial deference, lauds Senator Bailey’s defense of the representative system, and questions why many honest men find fault with it if the system is sound. He asks whether the fault lies in the system or in its application.
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Law to ban interracial marriage introduced in House
Representative Reppert introduced a bill to prohibit marriage or cohabitation between whites and Negroes or Chinese in Olite. Obie Coltoubas, disgusted by Jack Johnson’s act, spoke against the recent action.
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Divorce Granted Between Actress Kapnie Whida and Joseph Lewis
An undefended divorce petition was granted today in a South African millionaire case. Kapnie Whida of Stoms and husband Joseph Lewis were named, with grounds stated as statutory. The suit was filed against the American actress by Kapnie Whida in this proceeding.
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Hyde Trial to Open Tomorrow Amid Postponement Fight
The third Hyde trial is set to begin tomorrow after Judge Porter sustains the state’s demurrer to Walsh’s postponement motion. Scarlet fever is reported at the Washington Creek Schoolhouse with dismissal and resumed attendance after a brief outbreak. Lawrence attendees of Topeka inaugural exercises report not a great time at the capitol event.
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School Board Election Looms With Three Spots Open
Four members are retiring from the School Board A Wood Wilder Metcalf Higgins and Griffiths. If all three seats are filled, opposition may arise to any incumbent. Metcalf has been valuable and should be retained. Griffiths represents the north side and has broad support. Higgins has served well but may not run again.
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Wolves Capture Report Delayed By Slips In Chase
A fragmentary report notes that hunters pursued wolves with several setbacks and a few rabbits were killed during the chase. The piece mentions no wolves captured and references unclear local names and events from the day prior.
Indian in county jail after attack on student
A jailed Indian, Holme Tarkes, from Haskell Institute, is charged with assault with intent to kill after an attack on a Tel lew student. A quarrel over a penny prompted Turkey Dundee Frixicu to intervene with a prayer. The victim was taken to Haskell Hospital in critical condition. Sheriff Cummings escorted Turkey to jail to await trial.
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Grads win representation in graduate school council
Students at the graduate school win a seat on the university student council after a long fight. Voters from other schools supported the graduate school candidate, with an election planned for the near future to confirm the representative. In Washington, the CWElp amendment to a post office appropriation bill was rejected by the House.
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Missouri Bid for Coach Leonard Frank At Ohio State Stirs interest
Missouri University pursues Leonard Frank a former Minnesota and Kansas coach now linked to Ohio State amid coaching gaps at Missouri. Frank weighs offers as Ohio state authorities push for his Columbus arrival while Missouri seeks to fill football and track posts after Cornel Jones resignation. The situation remains unsettled with Frank’s decision pending multiple options and potential impact on Big Eight and Central Ohio programs.
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Sewer Bond Sale Reported With City Improvements
Mayor Histoge announced the sewer bonds sale tied to lower utility improvements and street works. Officials noted tax ordinances and paving costs. bond issues were listed with planned use for sewer system and related municipal projects.
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Supreme Court Case and Election Orders Reported
Washington notes the Supreme Court ruling dates and a Circuit Court action involving Meank Quinn Wat and Beal. The text outlines disfranchisement issues tied to election procedures and pending prison sentence actions related to alleged death or crimes. The report references the talium formalities and the upcoming congressional election context.
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Mayor Bissings Submits Referendum Questions
In a city meeting Mayor Bishop presented a letter and referendum questions. The council approved the document and it was understood that work on the referendum vote would begin soon.
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Farmers Institute Discuss hog care at January meeting
Farmers Institute members will meet Tuesday evening January 1 at Fairview schoolhouse. The program centers on hogs and their care with practical guidance plus a report on Russell White’s Manhattan trip. Speakers include Homer Brinville and others, addressing hog diseases, feeding, and community actions to prevent losses.
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War threats pressured peace talks in London and Thessaloniki
Reports say the Dalkan allies will communicate the dismissal of Russia, Crimea, Montenegro and Servin representatives to the Porte in a formal note. Allied commanders are instructed to terminate the peace dustice, ongoing since December, amid a simultaneous peace conference gesture.
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Board Swears In New County Commissioner As Work Aims Ahead
The Board, led by Chairman Gog Brune, organized yesterday as Gus Th. Betine Klarricatt was elected, and J. L. Hoover was sworn in as the new commissioner from the third district. Officials promise a shift to a leaner, more efficient county operation with experienced leadership at the helm.
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Gov Hodges First Message Urges State Economy Referendum
Gov Hodges delivers a message calling for payors amendment, referendum, and recall to abolish waste and cut state expenses. He endorses Thompson for US Senate, aligns with Massachusetts laws on roads, and proposes two constitutional amendments including initiative referendum and recall. He urges law simplification, state audits, and stricter enforcement of prohibitory laws, with emphasis on road building and local official accountability.
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