Townleyism in North Dakota and Kansas political tensions
Lawrence Kansas January 14 1921 analysis notes Townleyism in North Dakota and its impact on Kansas politics. It discusses the Non-Partisan League governance, bank of North Dakota concerns, farmer taxes, and potential policy costs. Also touches on anti Townley efforts in Salina and local debt relief trends.
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North Dakota
Townley
Bank of North Dakota
Kansas
anti-Townley
Salina
League
Laws and near laws printed as a legislative museum
The piece discusses printing bills introduced or reported, noting many never reach type. It suggests adding a companion volume to the 1920 session laws, a museum of legislative curiosities to deter future excesses and raise standards. It also mentions balloon episode officials, including Daniels, who spoke too much.
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Kansas
Gia Daniels
Amatead
France's Fear Drives Cabinet Downfall And Road Woes
France fears German resurgence and rejects gentle peace terms, undermining its cabinet. In Dickinson County a hard surfaced road costs 52 000 dollars per mile, fueling local discontent and prompting calls to curb highway spending to save the program.
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Dickinson County
Friends of the Permanent
Townley supporters claim league defeat at Salina meeting
Report circulated by Townley backers says the Legion was routed at the Salina gathering and opposition to the Non-Partisan League is fading. Critics argue Townley challenged a joint debate but opponents refused, while the Salina event reportedly formed a group to foster real acquaintance with the Non-Partisan League.
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Salina
Town-ley
League
S Townley
Townley
Gion
Abd
Rivalry Flare Over Tobacco in Ottawa Herald
Editorial notes a feud between Professor McKeever of Kansas University and Representative Harry Dick of Lawrence. Dick accuses McKeever's son of smoking pills while McKeever counters that Dick represents the tobacco trust. The piece teases further dramatic exchanges.
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Professor McKeever
K. U
Harry Dick
Lawrence
McKeever
The
Tobacco Trust
Ottawa Herald
Fifty Years Ago in Lawrence Union Building Officers Re-elected
Reprinted from the Republican Daily Journal. The old officers of the Union Building and Savings association were unanimously re-elected at the directors meeting on Thursday evening. President Washington Hadl, vice president L. Edwardes, treasurer Albert Hadley, secretary M. Benas. Steps are being taken in the country on the north side to aid the city and county in their efforts to secure a free bridge across the river.
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Union Building and Savings Association
Washington
Hadl
L. Edwardes
Albert Hadley
M. Benas
Electrical Age raised by private subscription for this object
Hon. C. W. Bab cock has been confined to his house by illness for a week past. The item notes a private subscription to advance the Electrical Age project.
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C. W. Babcock
Ilness
Lawrence News Roundup January 1896
A weekly digest from the Lawrence Daily Journal notes no police court for a week, Charlie Prentiss opening a local law office after graduating from Kansas University, and celebrations including the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs M H Newlin. It reports bank director elections for Lawrence National and Watkins National banks, signaling a consolidation between Douglas County bank and Lawrence National bank, with several directors listed.
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Charlie Prentiss
Lawrence
Kansas University
M. H. Newlin
Lawrence National Bank
J. D. Bowersock
R. W. Sparr
F. W. Barteldes
H. L. Moore
F. A. Bailey
J. H.ginthart
A. Hanley
W. R. Williams
Gen. H. S. Hall
Douglas County Bank
Watkins National Bank
J. LB. Watkins
B. Hill
Jacob House
J. L. Jones
A. Herning
Paul R. Brooks
EL Hazen
Today’s events prompt New York conservation, Polish president visit
The New York Conservation Commission schedules its annual meeting in Buffalo today. President Pilsudski travels to Paris for a four day visit as guest of the French government. White Star Line begins a Halifax to Germany passenger service today. John F. Nugent of Idaho concludes his Senate career today ahead of joining the Federal Trade Commission.
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New York Conservation Commission
Buffalo
Pilsudski
Today’s anniversaries recount battles and treaties through history
The list marks Rivoli’s first day and Napoleon's victory over Austria, Kiel treaty between Britain and Denmark, Constanine’s Russian succession decline, Washburn born in Maine, Orsini’s Napoleon III attempt, Clarence’s birth and death, Kingston Jamaica quake, and a Chicago blizzard that caused many deaths.
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Bonaparte
Kiel
England
Denmark
Constantine
William D. Washburn
United States
Minnesota
Livermore
Maine
Minneapolis
Napoleon III
Orsini
Duke of Clarence
Edward VI
Kingston
Jamaica
Chicago
Today’s Birthday List From Historic Figures
Notables born on this date include Marquis of Lansdowne a British statesman and colonial administrator born in Rochefort France 76 years ago to date. Benjamin B Odell former New York governor born in Neuburg New York seven years ago today. Dr Henry N Snyder president of Wofford College born in Macon Georgia 58 years ago today. Coe J Crawford former U S senator from Kansas born in Volnes Iowa 63 years ago today.
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Marquis of
Lansdowne
Pierre Loti
Aml
Rochefort
France
Benjamin B., Odell
New York
Newburg
N. Y
Henry N.snyder
Wofford College
Macon
Coe J. Crawford
United States
Kansas
Volnes
Iowa
Riots Outside Sparked Year-Old Nyal Law Across Germany
One year after the unrest, Germany enacted the nyal law aimed at curbing civil disorder. Reports indicate authorities argued the measure stabilized public safety while critics warned it eroded civil liberties. The anniversary notes surveys of public opinion and regional reactions.
Leaders Call for Professional Teacher Organization in War Era
Superintendent H P Smith urged educators to form a strong internal professional body with a code of ethics and standards. He urged collective action to shape educational policy, insist on nonpartisan, democratic teacher organizations, and reject use of labor strikes.
Snow Shovels, Lawrencers Heal Sidewalks and News
Lawrence notes report snowy sidewalks were cleared by residents after a night of shoveling. Vera Francis named bookkeeper for Kansas legislature house. Ruth B Rule sails for YWCA work in Russia. Judge Campbell obituary notices from Tulsa. Kiwanis to hear Chancellor Lindley at Elks club. Snow cleanup continues with few volunteers. Leavenworth coat price cut to 6.40. Senator Brovoks joins Ways and Means. Tom Harley assigned to several committees. Plymouth church hosts student mixer before exams. Beekeepers meeting at Chamber of Commerce to start county organization. WRC installs officers. Krause re-elected president with praise and gifts. J A Bradfield of Kansas City to visit.
Lassas White headlined minstrel show at Bowersock Theater
Lassas White's all star minstrel company delivered a creditable act at the Bowersock theater last night. The upper floor was filled and the first floor about half sold. The Blackville Harmony Club was praised as one of the best road show quartets heard in Lawrence, with other members enhancing the program.
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Lassas White
Bowersock Theater
Blackville
Faculty Concert by Miss Ford and Miss Haseltine
Miss Creola Ford pianist and Miss Kina Haseltine contralto from the School of Fine Arts present a Fraser Hall recital on Tuesday evening January 18. The program includes two song groups, piano solos, and Rubinstein in D minor concerto with Professor Dreyer at the second piano. Admission is free and the public is invited.
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Creola Ford
Kina Haseltine
School of Fine Arts
Fraser Hall
Dreyer
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair
An advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy ready to use solution to darken gray hair. It claims natural even coloring when applied with a sponge or brush, with results after a few applications for a glossy, luxuriant look.
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Wyeth
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