State boards urged for abolition and reform in Kansas
A bipartisan Kansas investigating committee urges abolishing or consolidating state boards and departments, proposes a four member bank board, a public service commission, removal of censorship, and shifting duties to other agencies. They call for a toll gasoline tax up to two cents and recommend a $25,000 bank capital minimum. Senator James W. Finley oversees the report.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Board of Governors
State Board of Administration
University of Kansas
Kansas Hers’ Colleges
Court of Industrial Relations
State Tax Commission
Public Utilities Commission
Public Service ‘Commission
State House
State Points Board
James W. Finley
Chayiote
Kansas Weather Forecast Amid Unsettled Snow East
The forecast for eastern Kansas shows unsettled conditions with snow possible. Temperatures are expected to rise to near 4 degrees with a mix of snow flurries, and a high around noon. Low temperatures today are projected to dip, with variable readings across the eastern portion.
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Kansas
Fortida
N ‘Oon
Toda
Yesterda
Highway Bill Filed in Kansas Senate Shifts Route Rules
Topeka Jan 14 An act by Sen Van de Mark Concordia would let a highway association certify a statement and map to the secretary of state for route changes with a $5 fee, bypassing state secretary approval and affecting eastern Kansas amid Jefferson highway tensions. Senate committees on Elections and Judiciary named. Governor Paulen’s message heard as House adopts Employes report.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Kansas Senate
van de Mark
Concordia
Highway Association
Kansas
Ryan
Senate
D. A. N. Chase
Hall of Representatives
Paulen
Parker
Emporia
Bennett
Washington
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Smyth
Great Bend
Thorne
Clathe
Finley
Chanute
Geddes
el Dorado
Hegler
Wichita
Getty
Kansas City
Knapp
Coffeyville
O'Brien
Fort Scott
Baker
Olathe
Spencer
Sedan
Apt
Tola
House
Committee On
Hope
Rules and Journal
Endres
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Jackson
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Eower
Goodland
Mann
Osborne
Marysville
Hudson
Sloan
Holton
Archer
Hiawatha
Broadie
Kinsley
Dedrick
Finigan
Hamilton
Hole
Monrovia
Knight
Arkansas City
Martin
Hutchinson
Pleasant
Ottawa
Seates
Dodge City
Tillotson
Lenora
Tucker
Liberal
Weede
Atchison
Fisher
Cedarvale
Walter
Syracuse
Millar
Kiowa County
Comanche County
Pardon Inquiry Opens In Kansas Under Davis
An inquiry began in Topeka into the administration of the Kansas parole law during Governor J M Davis. J B Wilson of Lawrence leads the probe, aiming to uncover irregular paroles and pardons. An ouster suit against state bank commissioner Carl J Peterson was anticipated, linking him to pardon sales.
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Topeka
Kansas
J. M. Davis
J. B. Wilson
Lawrence
C. B Grifffith
Supreme Fouls
Carl J. Peterson
State Bank
Davis
Peterson
Lorenz Released by Mexican Authorities in Progreso
Chicago report says Dr. W F Lorenz chairman of Wisconsin state board of control was ordered released after being jailed by Mexican officials in Progreso. Telegram from Senator Borah confirms he has been freed and sent to a Chicago contact.
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Chicago
Associated Press
W. F. Lorenz
Wisconsin State Board of Control
Progreso
William ©. Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Archie Level
Satintop
East Eighth Street
Level
State Penitentiary
Paulen outlines non paid state board and tax reform
Governor Paulen in Kansas House message calls for a non salaried state board of education to depoliticize schools and urges a highway financing plan based on automobile licenses gasoline tax and road adjacent property tax. He recommends an advisory banking board, tighter parole controls, and studying tax law under a 1924 constitutional amendment.
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State Board of Education
Federal Aid
Tranvention
Wr Paulen
Paulen
Consolidation Plans For Kansas City North Railroad
HOPE TO CONSOLIDATE Kansas City Kan January 14 With another line the aim of the Kansas City North Western railroad restoration committee led by Dr C C Nesselrode the chairman He said two plans are ready one seeking a loan before the Interstate Commerce Commission amounting to 8232000 to start trains operation The alternative is a bond issue if the loan fails
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Kansas City
Kan
Farm Realtors to Meet in Kansas City District Dinner
About eighty to a hundred farm real estate men from the second district are expected at a 6:30 p.m. meeting at the Chamber of Commerce building. Lawrence hosts, Roy Martin presides, and speakers include Dr. W E Grimes on farm ownership and operation outlook, M A Gorrill on property tax classification, and W C Simons on ethics and community benefits. Attendees include bankers, attorneys, farm bureau officers, and guests from Ottawa to Baldwin.
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Farm Lands Division
Kansas Realtors’ Association
Second
Congressional District
Chamber of Commerce
County Farm Bureau
Lawrence Real Estate Association
Roy Martin
Farm Lands’ Division
W. E. Grimes
Kansas
M. A. Gorrill
Lawrence
W. C. Simons
Jess Hoel
Kansas City
Kans
Ottawa
Garnett
Iola
Fort Scott
Pleasanton
Mound City
Poola
Osawatomie
Olathe
Tonganoxie
Baldwin
Edgar Steel Seal and Manufacturing Co Stockholders Meet
The Edgar Steel Seal and Manufacturing Co held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon at 2 oclock. In president Thad C. Carvers absence, H B Ober presided. Directors Thad G Carver D P Richardson H B Ober T A Noftiger W C Simons J F Davis F P Smith W K Edgar C C Edgar were reelected for another year. Ober reported improved business in 1924 and noted seals for car fasteners milk cans and express packages as key products. Directors will reconvene later to reorganize.
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Edgar Steel Seal and Manufacturing Co
Oclock
Thad C. Carver
H. B. Ober
Thad G. Carver
D. P. Richardson
T. A. Noftiger
W. C. Simons
Quiz Schedule Announced by Salina High School Official
Clarence A. Speer announces the first semester quiz schedule for senior high students. Quizzes run Wednesday and Thursday next week with times for each class hour, followed by the second semester starting Monday January 26. Cold weather reports from Salina note a four degree low.
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Clarence ‘A. Speer
Rampaging farmer arrests after barrage on police
Richmond Indiana January 14 John Atkins 60 a farmer who earlier wounded a neighbor and attempted arson was jailed after bombarding police headquarters with a revolver and shotgun He circled the station in a car firing through the building then crashed into a telephone pole and was arrested unharmed bystanders none injured.
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Richmond
Ind
John Atkins
Iiment
Huffman appointed to Kansas board after Cable resignation
Dr. C. S. Huffman of Columbus succeeds Mrs. James A. Cable on the Kansas state board of administration following Cable’s resignation. Huffman and other board members left for Hutchinson to inspect a fire at the state reformatory and to seek an emergency legislative appropriation. Huffman, a former adjutant general and lieutenant governor, is well known in Republican circles.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
James A. Cable
State Board of Administration
Paulen
C. 8. Huffman
Columbus
Huffman
Hutchinson
State Reformatory
E. H. Lindley
The
State University
Lambertson
Cable
Davis
Kansas
Bribe Allegations Taint Bartholomew Parole Case in Kansas
Wichita reports affidavits allege Ernest Bartholomew offered $1500 for release from prison after motor theft conviction. C K Bartholomew, his father, is said to have paid a Democratic state official on January 8 for the youth’s parole, which followed the next day. Attorney General Griffith cites $1250 in parole funds and forwards affidavits to the county attorney for review.
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Wichita
Kan
B. Griffith
Topeka
Ernest Bartholmew
Wichita Beacon
Bartholomew
C.K. Bartholomew
Lberty
Young Bartholomew
Griffith
Ernest Bartholomew
Ed Rooney
Walter Grundy
Governor Davis
Rooney
Hosford to Take Office as Postmaster Tomorrow
C. B. Hosford, recently appointed Lawrence postmaster, will spend tomorrow reviewing post office operations with retiring postmaster 8. Finch. Hosford will begin regular duties Friday as the transfer completes.
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C. B. Hosford
Lawrence
Hosford
Finch
Lindley Reinstated as KU Chancellor Sparked Student Rally
The immediate reinstatement of Dr. E. H. Lindley as chancellor of the University of Kansas followed a Topeka conference with Governor Paulen. A student rally of over 1,000 assembled, cheered on Lindley, and choral and band serenades accompanied the celebration.
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BE. H. Lindley
University of Kansas
Board of Administration
Paulen
E. H. Lindley
W. L. Burdick
Commission urges aid for livestock industry and grazing policy
Washington reports that a presidential agricultural commission urged aid for cattle through existing financial agencies and a new land policy to permit grazing on unappropriated public domain. A follow up will consider transportation charges and tariffs, with emphasis on revising freight rates.
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Washington
Coolidge
Agricultural Commission
Egg prices rise to multi year highs in Kansas City
Kansas City. Retail prices for fresh eggs ranged from 68 to 74 cents a dozen, the highest in four years. Wholesale prices also hit a high mark as low storage quotas were blamed for the sharp rise. Only 1,673 storage cases reported versus over 16,000 a year ago.
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Kansas City
Dawes Plan Ends Conference With Dispute Over Damages
Paris January 14 The international financial conference closed after an eleventh hour American victory eliminating the 350 600 000 limit on war damage claims. The signed text allocates Dawes plan distributions among powers, ends Ruhr occupation, caps Rhine military costs, and grants the United States participation and payment of its war damage claims. Over two years allies may spend up to 160 million gold marks for Rhine troops with Dawes organizations receiving up to 3 700 000 gold marks in 1926-27.
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Paris
Associated Press
International Financial Conference
Germany
Dawes Pan
United States
Ruhr
Rhineland
Soblenz
Rhine
Dawes Plan
Health course opens for county women leaders
Representatives from twelve county farm bureau women's clubs met at the Chamber of Commerce for the opening session of a two day health service course. Miss Pearl Martin from Kansas State Agricultural College leads the program and will train leaders to instruct their clubs upon return. The group includes Myrtle Jacobs and others from Pleasant Grove Oak Ridge Big Springs Winter Valley Chapel Vinland Brackett Belvoir Blackjack Kanwaka and Siegal. A county wide meeting was held this afternoon and the leaders plan an all day session tomorrow with Miss Martin presiding.
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Pleasant Grove
Myrtle Jacobs
Oak Ridge
A. Heck
L. D. Ice
Big’ Springs
E. G. Kettering
Winter
M. R. Winter
Valley Chapel
Robert Wilson
Vinland
Eva Stevens
Kanwaka
Merle -Colman
Siegal
Jens Jenson
Chancellor Lindley Address Highlights Fight for Freedom in Education
Chancellor F. E. H. Lindley spoke to about 2500 students and faculty at Robinson Gym. He traced his administration history and urged education as the path to freedom. The crowd joined in songs, with officials D. Burdick W. Burdick, M. White and Swarthout on stage and Rock Chalk heard at the close.
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Kansas
FE. H. Lindley
Repinsat
Bee Lindley
Dr.Lindley
Govertin Davis
State Board of Administration
Robinson Gymnasium
Douglas County Court House
Frank Strong
Goveror Paulen
W. L. Burdick
D. M.swarthout
Maston Gentry White
E. H. Lindley
Doctor Burdick
Lindley
Doctor Lindley
Jactor Strong
Iit
Doctor Strong
Meston Gentry White
Paulon
D. M. Swarthout
Fing Arts
Paulen
Wealth per U S resident tops 2500 dollars in 1920s census
Washington reports the national wealth per inhabitant at about 2564 dollars reflecting holdings in battleships treasury money real estate railways ships and autos. Sheriff Johns tallies 16902.93 in fines and fees over four years. Dean Dyer travels to Winfield for Southwestern College convocation and a Winfield high school assembly.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Will Johns
Johns
Dean Dyer
Winfield
John RB. Dyer
Hoy Tad
Kansas
Southwestern College
Winfield High School
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