Kansas Legislature Confirms Open Battle At Capitol
Kansas legislature enters week with debates over investigations of outgoing state officers, governor Hodges measures, and party strategy. Democrats fault Republican leadership as Republicans unite while smaller bills on wages, taxes, and state offices move through committees.
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Women Missionary Union Meets at Methodist Church
The Women's Missionary Union of the Methodist Church held its annual meeting with an afternoon program including Mrs. H B Walle addressing Christian Work at Haskell GE Lindquist solo by Bessie Raymond and a stereoptican lecture by Rev Frank Smith. Supper served at 6 o'clock and open to men and families. Braves Lost to Aggies in basketball by 41 to 26. Haskell Indians face Kansas Wesleyan in Sulina tonight.
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Vinland Plans School Consolidation Under Barnes Law
Vinland Iowa considering consolidating four districts into a single large district under Kansas Barnes law. A meeting with representatives from four districts yielded strong support for consolidation to reduce overlapping expenses and improve facilities. Two districts have already approved. the other two are expected to follow, with the plan to operate starting next fall.
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Taft Attends Three Dinners and Speeches in Philadelphia
President Taft faced a strenuous night in Philadelphia with three dinners and as many speeches. Morning events included a Clover Club breakfast where he was guest of honor, then a rooftop garden speech at a twenty story hotel for the Medical Club of Philadelphia.
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Kansas Day Club Meeting in Topeka
A Kansas Day Club meeting will be held January 29 at the First Methodist Church in Topeka. The patriotic gathering will include a morning program with a report, election of officers, a luncheon, a 2 o’clock reception, and a 3 o’clock program. Lawrence women, led by Mrs. L H Perkins, Mrs. P L Todd, and at Weaver's store, are selling tickets.
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Merchants Club Bowling Match Highlights Narrow Victory
In a tense Merchants Club bowling tournament match last night Berger edged Pérkids by a narrow margin of 2542 to 1952. Hunt contributed a steady performance as part of the winning squad. The event showcased improving form and competitive spirit among players.
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Osage oil lease politics spark congressional probe
Washington Jan. 18. Osage Council members removed by Secretary Fisher allege coercion to force oil and gas leases favorable to Uncle Sam Oil Co and allies of Standard Oil. Interior and Indian Affairs Committee will review actions amid charges of undue influence and attempts to block competing leases. Fisher defends move, saying it protects Osages from oil trust manipulation.
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Petition drive pushes commission government in city
A city committee reported rapid progress on petitions for commission government. By yesterday afternoon about 1000 names were signed and more petitions will be circulated next week. The group plans to file at the February city council meeting seeking a vote at the April election, delaying the March primaries to allow public understanding.
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Chicago Schools Move Against Juvenile Fraternities
Chicago January 18 High school suspensions sweep through schools as board of education renews war on fraternities and sororities. Superintendent Ella Young declares a thousand students to be suspended for belonging to these groups as the district vows to root out such societies with a "fine tooth comb" and decisive action.
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Water Ownership Debate Centers on City Bond Plan
The Journal-World reprints Ma tor Bishop’s letter warning citizens about the water question. The mayor favors a simple municipal ownership vote while opposing a franchise. Critics say private water works must modernize and that bonds to support investment will raise costs for consumers, risking further rate increases.
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Tragedy in Missouri Ends in Death on Farm
Rose Wut, 20, was shot to death and her father Jake Dail wounded on a Beelle farm 16 miles south of Nevada Missouri after they allegedly refused orders to leave. Beetle on the Beelle farm claimed they were suspected of stealing and fired as they fled, killing Miss Wut and wounding Dail. Coroner and sheriff investigated amid conflicting statements. Beetle and Linnving named as local farmers involved.
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Frank Goes East for Coaching Talks. Death of William Wimmer
Leonard Frank, assistant coach at KKU, departed for Columbus to confer with state authorities on next season's coaching. He will also meet Cole Brewer of the Tigers in Columbia. William Wimmer died last night at his home 47 Delaware Street. He was an old soldier who served in Colorado and spent five months there with his son. He is survived by three sons and two daughters. The body will be taken to Alta Vista, Kansas, Monday for burial.
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Mayor submits water question for Lawrence referendum
The Special Water Committee releases a letter from Mayor Bish op advocating a city vote on purchasing the present waterworks or renegotiating rates. Voters will receive ward ballots and are urged to answer by February 10. The memo outlines two questions on municipal ownership and extending the franchise, noting costs and potential litigation.
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Kansas Weather Report Shows Warmer Temperatures Ahead
A Kansas weather note reports warmer conditions on the way with a tendency toward cooler nights. The report notes increasing calm and changing air patterns across the state, signaling a shift in typical daily temperatures and overall conditions.
Blue Diamond squadron dual meet set at K U Gym
The Kansas City Hawker athletes face Blue Diamond in an open line track season opener scheduled for February 17 at K U Gym. Past rivalries with Baker exist but new matchups loom as Fayhawker plans a meet with ROP ALC Chesecurinet at Manhattan on February 24 with KS A C. The Jayhawkers may struggle to prevail.
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Turkish reply to note likely to refuse Adrianople
A private dispatch from Constantinople reports the Ottoman government will refuse to yield Adrianople and adjacent territories to the Balkan allies. The note presented to the Porte by ambassadors at Constantinople yesterday reportedly outlines this stance.
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Women strikers clash with police in Chicago riot
Riots break out as women garment workers clash with police in Chicago. A male strike breaker was beaten, arrests made, and a group of officers held by strikers. Five women detained as others attacked a delivery rider. A general strike threat looms for next week with potential nationwide sympathy actions. Died at Ellsworth: Matilda Gingéin, 33, at Allsworth, funeral set for Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Governors Endorse Mill Tax Plan For Education
Governors across states respond to the direct millage tax idea for funding higher education. Letters from Michigan and Iowa presidents praise a fixed levy as more reliable than annual legislative appropriations, arguing it ensures steady support for universities and related institutions.
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