Electric Line Franchise to be Discussed by City Council
Monday evening the city council will consider an electric line franchise. Whitsed Laming will present plans and blueprints showing where the line would run to the University campus and a potential spur to the center of the grounds. Laming heads the Kansas City and Kansas Southwestern Railway, which filed for $12,000,000 mortgages and plans an interurban along with the line.
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Governor Brubbe Announces Penitentiary Reforms
Topeka January 16 Governor Stubbs after talks with Warden Haskell and the peniten tiary directors said contract labor will be abolished at Lansing and the state will not renew a contract for keeping Oklahoma prisoners.
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No Receiver Is Needed For Mayor Johnson Bank
Cleveland Jan 16 Judge Collister of the common pleas court refused to appoint a receiver for the Depositors Savings and Trust company bank of which Mayor Tom L Johnson was president The suit by Anthony Kremm stockholder challenged protection by Cleveland Trust and First National Bank Judge Collister ruled liquidation safeguards suffice and no funds danger exists depositors will fare as well without a receiver Notice of appeal was filed
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Leavenworth Lawyer Fined for Bribe Attempt
Acting Judge Nerdlinger fined Attorney Schwartz FOU and ordered ninety days in county jail for offering a bribe to influence a district court decision. The incident occurred at his home last night reportedly involving a specific case and a trial cost of 10 millions.
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Ten Injured as Bobsled Collision Near Kansas City
Senor Rafael Navas a Wichita College of Music instructor joins a Kansas City piano recital Thursday as ten youths suffer injuries in a head on bobsled collision. Navas trained in Madrid and Paris and has one piano number on the program. A sixteen year old pupil is believed fatally hurt with others concussed or injured amid the winter series.
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Sleighing Accident Kills Four in Canada and U.S.
A sleigh party returning from a dance near Grimsby Ontario was struck by a Grand Trunk express train. M Wilson Mrs Wilson George Teeter and wife died instantly while two others injured. Also Baker defeated Ottawa University 51 10 in basketball with O Neil scoring most goals. A C P passenger train hit a snow slide near Frazer canyon Vancouver killing engineers Foster and Kineaden and injuring 33 passengers. In Washington delegations from New Mexico and Arizona seek statehood while senate leaders block the bill. The concert begins with Carl Preyer and Prof Preyer at the piano with 35 cent admission at the university check stand.
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Civil Service Examinations Announced for Local City
The United States Civil Service commission lists exams to be held locally with January dates. Interested persons may contact W. H. Mays, secretary of the local board, at the post office for more information. Positions include Business teacher, Clerk Typewriter, Pressman, Press feeder, Printer, and Expert Freight Rate clerk starting in January.
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Wreck on the Denver and Rio Grande Terrible Rail Disaster
A Denver and Rio Grande collision near Dutsera caused at least seventy one deaths and many injuries with up to thirty likely to die. Relief trains were delayed by a derailment as rescuers report gruesome casualties and difficult identifications.
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Delinquent and Wreck News In Brief
The clipping reports a humorous delinquent paying his subscription while wedged in a hollow log during a thunderstorm. It notes Orville Wright and sister survived a rail wreck near Habas with few injuries. A Montenegrin abdication rumor claims Prince Nicholas steps down for son Mirko. Woodmen install officers Monday. Royal Neighbors invited to event. Postcard sales and a local fruit salad ad are mentioned.
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Lambert’s Body to Emporia Amid Copeland Fire Tragedy
The body of L E Lambert burned to death in the Copeland hotel fire in Topeka arrives in Emporia. Mrs Lambert and son Isaac Jr travel with the casket. Pallbearers include F A Meekel and others. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Lambert home, with Rev W A Parker and Rev John H J twice officiating.
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Lawrence bond case and Dorward death remembered
The community mourns J. D. Dorward 36 after illness and a fall ending his life. W. S. Dorward defends Lawrence bonds history, noting seven percent bonds issued seven years after University began. Judge Riggs Thacher and Mayor support long campaign to relieve state debt and secure bond relief for Lawrence.
University student Otto Perry injured in bobsled accident
Otto Perry a University of X student was hurt last evening when his bobsled slipped on Hancock Street near the park. His left foot was crushed under the sled. Dr. Chambers treated him and reported he will likely suffer no permanent injuries. Several friends witnessed the incident and noted coasting has been popular with students as the hills are in good condition.
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Washburn President to Speak at Vesper Service
Dr Frank Saunders, president of Washburn College, will replace Dr Sheldon at the Vesper service tomorrow. Saunders, formerly connected with the University, is known to many University people and will speak later in the week in Sheldon’s place.
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Fire destroys Sapulpa firms and rooms in January blaze
A serious fire in Sapulpa Oklahoma destroyed the Gill and Mercantile Company building J S Sutton Dry Goods and several rooming houses. Forty roomers escaped with one man overcome by smoke and fire chief Stagg also affected but revived. Estimated loss stood at 75000.
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Cholera Cases and Deaths Reported in St Petersburg
Thirty four new cholera cases and nine deaths were recorded for the 24 hours ending at noon today in St Petersburg. Also notes the discovery of the bodies of American Consul Arthur C Cheney and another man in the ruins of the consulate following the attack. A separate advert mentions souvenir ecards and card writing courses, and local sporting goods retailers Boughton's and Soxith's Newa depot.
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Kansas Graduate Finds News Hidden On Olathe Board
An Olathe Kansas graduate notices a bold bulletin board message across from a newspaper office. He reads a jumble of huge white letters claiming a disaster and Thanksgiving day game, prompting disbelief about local news lacking significance.
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Telephone booth hinges stall Kansas City man
Clyde Taylor of Kansas City failed to open a long distance telephone booth in Jefferson City Missouri and kept cabinet walkers busy as lawmakers gathered to seek a pardon for him. A House delegation visited Governor Ladley asking clemency for Taylor amidst the commotion.
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Wanted room and board for two young Indies
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Ice cream flavors listed by Soxman and Co
Vanilla ice cream chocolate ice cream strawberry ice cream caramel ice cream banana ice cream orange ice cream Soxman and Co. offer a range of flavors for customers.
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Wright and Lam to Seek School Board Posts in Primaries
Edgar Wright to run for treasurer of the board of education and Lam to seek re election as school board member, both contingent on Republican primaries. Wilder S metcall.
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Voted For General River and Harbor appropriations
Jan 16 report says the rivers and harbors house committee approved the general appropriation bills for river and harbor improvements. A separate dispatch notes the Italian embassy in Tokio was destroyed by fire that night.
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