House Debates on Education Board and Primary Reform
The Kansas House adjourned after a morning of bill introductions including a proposal for a state education board for colleges and universities. Debates touched on a single board idea and a three fourths verdict elimination, with Republicans and Democrats presenting measures before the session paused for the day. The Senate spent most of its time naming employees with little other business accomplished.
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Senate
Extend Commission Plan Seeks County Government Change
In Topeka Kansas a senate bill introduced by Senator Nixon proposes county government under a four member commission. It would abolish most county officers except the judge, county attorney, superintendent of schools and three commissioners. Commissioners would run four year terms and cover health and safety duties, records, finance and taxation, and all taxing officers. Adoption requires petition and majority vote.
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Topeka
Kansas Senate
Nixon
Commission
Commissioners of Health and Safety
Vita
Humane Education Bill Proposed in Topeka
In Topeka Jan 15 a humane education bill was introduced in the Kansas Senate by Senator T A Milton of Kansas City. The measure, modeled on Illinois law, would require teachers to dedicate weekly humane instruction about animals and their role in nature. It bans experiments on living creatures in schools and prohibits killing or presenting dead animals in front of pupils.
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Topeka
Kan
Senate
T. A. ‘Milton
Kansas City
H. H. Jacobs
Humane Society of
Kansas
Bank stockholders reelect officers at three institutions
The Watking National Bank held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon and re elected the old board with J B Watkins as president H Tucker cashier C A Hill vice president W E Hazen assistant cashier and S D Bishop J House J Moore. At Merchants National Bank the twelve year board was reelected with A Monroe president F Newark vice president W F Mareh cashier F G Whipple assistant cashier and directors A Monroe M Newark J fi Tutt G M Smith G Grovenor W F Mareh M G Manley A Marks Eben Baldwin. Lawrence National Bank stockholders elected officers with J D Bowersork reelected president H P Moore and T J Meade vice presidents George W Kubne cashier Irving Mill W S Metcalf A Henley F W Baf feld fr G Clevenger and Tory Knab.
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Watking National Bank
J.B. Watkins
H. Tucker
C. A. Hill
W. E. Hazen
S. D. Bishop
J. House
Moore
Merchants National Bank
A. Monroe
F. Newark
W. F. Mareh
F. G.whipple
M. Newark
J. Fi. Tutt
G. M. Smith
G Grovenor
M. G. Manley
A. Marks
Eben
Baldwin
Lawrence National
Aternoon
J.D. Bowersork
H. P. Moore
T. J. Meade
George W. Kubne
Irving Mill
W. S. Metcalf
A. Henley
F. W. Baffeld
G. Clevenger
Ory Knab
Flack Pleads Guilty in Abilene Bank Shortage Case
John A. Flack formerly cashier of the Abilene State Bank pleaded guilty in district court to three counts of altering the bank’s books. He received an indeterminate sentence of 3 to 7 years in the state penitentiary. The other counts were dismissed and Flack will be taken to Lansing tomorrow.
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Abilene
Kan
Joim A. Flack
Abijene ‘Staté Bank
New York
Fadirsta
Chargin
Flack
Ansing
Breithaupt sues Mexico Irrigated Land Co for damages
George Breithaupt files in district court seeking 1000 damages and cancellation of notes he says were fraudulently obtained to induce land purchase in Mexico. He alleges an agent misrepresented land conditions and procured promissory notes now held by Baldwin State Bank.
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Geo. Briethaupt
Mexico
George Breithaupt
Breithaupt
Republic
Tarymienii
Baldwin State Bank
Sugar Tariff Hearing Frames House Sugar Policy
The House Ways and Means Committee opened a hearing on free sugar plans tied to tariff revision during the coming extra session. Democrats argued free sugar would save American consumers about 115 million dollars annually, while Republicans warned it would hurt domestic industry and reduce government revenue by over 52 million dollars. The American Sugar Refining Co urged reduced tariffs with small duties on refined sugar.
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House Committee
Washington
House
Trnse
American Sugar Refining Co
Winkfield's $1500 Fee Tied to Archbold Letters Case
Washington reports William Winkfield former Standard Oil messenger testified before the Senate committee on campaign funds recounting his role in the Archbold letters sale. He claimed stage fright and a bad headache yesterday while detailing telegrams and letter copy books he recalls, including a single telegram and two letter copies.
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Archbold Aera
Washington
Wiliam ‘Winkfield
Standard “Oil
Senate
Archbold
Lawrence Bank Defraud Case Involving Young Forger
A young man named Roy J Adams, well dressed with a smooth tongue, defrauded Watkins National Bank of $25 and used a checkbook to purchase goods at local stores in Lawrence. He presented a Newton Kansas bank book claiming $395 on deposit and later wrote bad checks at Peckham Clothing Co, Fiseler’s, Honey Store, and Dick Brothers, taking goods and small cash changes. Police were alerted after Newton reported no account, and though a Burns agency representative arrived, the suspect vanished as officers closed in.
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J. Adams
Lawrence
Watkins National Bank
Lawrence Montayanu
Newton
Kansas
Ife
K. U
Watkins Bank
Peckham Clothing Company
Inter
Charize
Tee
Ray T. Adams
Hiere
Burns Agency
Douglas County approves 1700 for past fairs prizes
County Commission approves about 1700 dollars for prizes awarded at the Vinland fair and earlier Douglas County fairs in 1911 and 1912. The action follows a 1921 constitutional challenge to pay half premiums, with the Fair minutes suing for the amount and securing a district court judgment.
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County Commissione
Douglas County Fair Association
Douglas County
District Court
Lawrence man named private secretary to Senator Wilson
Joseph W. Murray of Lawrence has been named as private secretary for Senator Wilson. He left this morning for Topeka to assume his duties and will remain in Topeka during the session.
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Joseph W. Murray
Lawrence
Wilson
Murray
Topeka
Night Temps Hint at Cold Snap as Week Nears End
Fragmentary weather notes indicate a drop in temperatures late tonight with clues of colder air arriving by Thursday. A forecast mentions 7 am today and 9 pm yesterday with ambiguous time stamps and unclear regional scope.
Missionary Union Meeting at First Methodist Church
The Women's Missionary Union of the First Methodist Church will hold its fall meeting on Monday afternoon and evening, January 20. Rev Frank Swith will present an illustrated lecture on Manners and Customs in Japan using new pictures. G Elmer Uirdquist of Haskell Y M C A speaks in the afternoon on Missionary work among Indians, especially at Haskell. A citation breakfast will be served at 8 o'clock.
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Women’s Missionary Union of the First
Methodist
Chiret
Bulgia
Lawrence
Frank Swith
Japan
Sanur
G. Elmer Uiridquist
Haskell Y. M. C. A
Haskell
Lawrence Chamber Hears Waters for Secretary of Agriculture
Regular meeting of the Lawrence Commercial Club discussed backing Kansas State Agriculturist Henry Waters for U S Secretary of Agriculture. Members endorsed a resolution urging Wilson to consider Waters and planned a delegation to Washington. The club also agreed to seek state funding for a building at the San Francisco Exposition and adjourned to a banquet at the Eldridge Hotel.
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Henry d. Waters
Kansas State Agricultmr
College, Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas
Waters
Wilsin
Commercia
CMD Eld
Woodrow Wils
Chub
Mrr Wilson
Water
Agrima
Wilson
Chamber of Commerce of
Denver
Cowratde
Commerciall Club
Mauibyttan
Manhattan Club
Hkc
Lawrence Elub
CS Finch
Wis
Yong
I. i. James
A. de Carrell
B. i. Kabler
B. S
Heo
Cpat
United States Chamber Yen
Commerce
Ulob
Piloe
Washington
Vineh
Nicetins
Kansas Preservention Association
Vite
Topelin
Wumsher
University Court votes on Girls' Glee trip plan
At yesterday's regular meeting the University Court declined Pauline Murray's petition for a trip for the Girls' Club of the University under state travel. The council may, later this year, permit a trip to Topeka or Kansas City if chaperoned. Dates and details were debated with inquiries from towns. action on the proposal was postponed, pending further discussion.
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University
Pauline Murray
Topeka
Kansas City
Iit
EP. W. Murray
Council
Joe Daily Victim Of Bogus Check Game
Local police officer Joe Daily was victimized January 8 for $10 by a man named Jette Brandon who passed him a counterfeit check drawn on a Missouri bank. Brandon disappeared after the incident. Daily only has the faulty paper as proof. Brandon was seen around the Kaw River bridge painting when the alleged fraud occurred near the 700 block of Massachusetts Street.
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Joe Daily
Joe Daily Today
Indy
Daily
Jette Brandon
Missouri
Joe Ha
Brandon
Kaw River
Massaelm- Setts Street
Two Boys for Country Homes Seek Help
J D Fincher probation officer seeks placement for two bright brothers aged 11 and 9 in a country home with schooling. They should stay together if possible and the family can pay board. Contact Fincher with leads. Colbart Turkey, 11, was arraigned for assault at Haskell Institute with bond set at 1000 but unpaid. Irving Johnson, 16, accused of robbing Starkweather store, waived preliminary, to be tried February. bond set at 600 but unpaid.
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Colbart
Turkey
Teliat
Haskell Institute
Justice Wilson
Irving Johnson
Starkweather
Shooting Squirrels Angers City Residents
Complaints rise over boys shooting squirrels in the city. The marshal and police are patrolling the west side while east side activity continues. A resident told Jourus-World five pet squirrels were killed last night, labeling it cruelty to animals. Juvenile court may get involved as the issue grows.
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Jourus-World
Bors
To Talk Good Roads Meeting by Douglas County Auto Club
The Douglas County Automobile and Good Roads Association will hold a smoker tonight at the Merchants Association rooms near the People’s State Bank. The gathering aims to discuss roads and support local road legislation. C. C. Bowihan will report on a Kansas Association meeting, with others speaking for and against road bills.
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Douglas County Automobile J and Good Roads Association
Merchiants Association
People’ S State Bank
Goml
C. C. Bowyhan
Kansas Asse Ation
Wiehits
Frank Ejects Offer To Remain At Kansas
Minnesota star Leonard Frank says he will not return to Kansas University in the same role and has several offers from other schools. A conference at Dr Naismith's office with Mosse and Hamilton led to no change in coaching, as Frank plans to leave for Ohio State or another athletic department for next season. Also Philadelphia Phillies sale: W W Lovke of Pittsburgh announced he bought the Philadelphia National League club.
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Frank
Dou
Berth Leonard Frank
Kansas University West
Minnesota Star
Journal-World
KUL
Naismith
Athietics
Monster Mamilton
Mosse
Leonard Frank
Nansas-abother
Suum
Ohio State University
Uis Wi
Tonch
Ohio
Banquet humor and anecdotes enthrall Lawrence diners
About 128 guests attended the annual Commercial Club banquet at the Lawrence club dining room. John Lintwood of Kansas City was unable to attend, replaced by MacDonald of Topeka, whose hour long speech drew hearty laughter and praised as the finest after dinner oration.
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Lawrence
Howe
A. P. Haltsas
John Lintwood
Kansas City
MacDonald
Topeka
Eddy
Tesini
Stes d
Charles Took
Ord Clineman
AL Monte
Johnson explains CVicaga Tan case and bond actions
Fragmentary report notes Johnson explains a legal matter involving charges under the Munt Act. It mentions a prompt attempt to flee to Canada, detention, and bond postings. A $60 bond previously covered related theft charges, while a later $5,000 bond was set to secure a new bond.
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Cvicaga Tan
Jacl Johnson
Rip
Canada
Carpenter
Advertising and the Square Deal in The Journal-World
Advertising eliminates risk and elevates business to a high plane. Merchants and manufacturers must attract and retain customers. The continuous advertiser cannot court you without offering goods worthy of trust and long term patronage.
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Journal- World
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