Legislature backs new building endowment plan
Topeka Kansas January 19 The legislature favors using 268000 from Robinsons estate to fund a University of Kansas building endowment. Land valued around 1000000 dollars could be leased to yield revenue to support bonds 1000000 with interest to pay debt and eventual sale of land to fund a new medical complex. Legislature supports issuing bonds to finance construction and freeing state appropriations for needed structures.
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Robinson
de Robinson
Lions
Board of Administration
Bert Tins
Tle University
Earthquake Shakes Calabria Stricken Towns In Italy
A strong earthquake struck Calabria, especially near Cosenza, causing fear and prompting evacuation. Residents of Cosenza, Paola, Amantea, Masteavihan and Bossyan fled their homes as tremors rattled the region, with limited injuries reported amid ongoing aftershocks.
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Dan
Cosenaa
Paola
Amuiten
Masteavihan
Bossyan
Ghoek
Anita
City workers fail to report for duty in cold weather
Street crews did not report to work this morning due to cold conditions. City employees have been hired to sweep Imsett’s area and were out yesterday.
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Imsetts Sect
Postponed Commissioners Meeting For Funeral Today
The weekly meeting was not held due to the funeral of C. T. K. Prentice. Officials will attend the funeral and the meeting is postponed to tomorrow morning at the regular time. City offices were not open for business today.
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Eithe
T. BK. Prentice
Will Visit High Schools by Univ Visitor Department
W A Johnston of the university High School visitor department will depart tonight for a week to inspect high schools in the southern and western parts of the state. He will survey conditions in all high schools. nearest inspections have occurred since last fall. there are about 56 high schools in the state.
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Mane Nantly
Fie
Severe Cold Brings Widespread Suffering in Italian Towns
Reports describe shelter shortages and heavy casualties after a disaster near Mea Benedet flo and Pescina. Only a few dozen residents saved from a 2000 population in Alondye main road area. Pescina ruins emit a foul odor as corpses are recovered. Rescue efforts lag with limited troops and equipment.
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Rome
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Flashlight Theft Leads to Revolver Discovery
Eddie Hardy Slickam a youth seen trying to dump a flashlight is identified by Fred Clark as the one stolen from his automobile. A revolver is found on the boy, who claims he bought it from Harold Taylor. Taylor is later linked to a missing Byron weapon case. Karl Bruder’s firearm, missing since December 6, is also tied to the inquiry as the juvenile court processes proceed.
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Fred Clark
Harold Taylor
Lewis Baier
Taylor
Karl Rrieder
Taelor
Hivenile
Abel
Sheriff Cummings Attends Topeka Meeting of Kans Spite Sheriffs
Sheriff Willand Cummings travelled to Topeka to preside over the Kansas Spite Sheriffs association meeting. The gathering followed sheriffs taking office to elect officers and discuss forthcoming matters under consideration.
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Topeka
Willand Cummings
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Enrolment Up At Local High School For Spring Term
The spring term enrollment is in progress at the high school with early results showing an increase over last term. About seventy five graduates are expected from the grade school and many out of town or former dropouts may join the register. Miss Aden Alphin returned from Tonganoxie after visiting friends.
Gillispie Reports on Health and City Improvements
Dr. T. Gillispie presents a plan for sanitary regulation and dairy inspections, urging a city ordinance and a license system. He notes cooperation with county officials and Women’s Federated Clubs to promote public health and prompt reporting of notifiable diseases, listing 1914 cases including typhoid fever and diphtheria.
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Kansas Weather Note Update
Brief weather note indicates yesterday was warmer with a drop in temperature tonight and steady colder conditions into today, with expectations for continued cool air and possible frost.
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Chancellor Strong Speaks at Weekly Executive Committee Meeting
The executive committee met last night in Myers Shull for the Mott campaign event. Chancellor Strong delivered a talk titled The Prince of Christ in the World.
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Will Lecture at Luray on War Effects Across World
A lecture titled regarding the war’s effects across the globe is planned for Thursday at Labsy. The speaker will discuss the impact on religious life, local affairs, and regional economies amid ongoing conflict.
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Houk's Team Defeats Lawrence in YMCA Basketball
Houk's basketball squad defeated Lawrence 47 to 0 at the Y M C A last night. Standout player Mifflin drew attention and the LL B lineup included Butler, Mahan, Wiorkman, Ian Housen, and Vervig. Tnnk's squad featured Brier, Adair, Miftlin, Masou, and Halo.
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Vervig
Tnnk
Brier
Adair
Miftlin
Masou
Halo
Juniors Host Smokers Night at University
Junior class at University holds a smoker in Fagles Hall tomorrow night featuring a University Glee Club performance and a special act by the Owls. F. A. Black Mun leads the program with songs and a guest appearance by the janitor. Tickets selling fast. many men students expected to attend.
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BUILD NEW CHURCH PLANS FOR SECOND HYPISECCHURCH
Preparations start for a new episcopal church to be built at the corner of Nineteenth and Tennessee streets. The Second Hypiscopal church group, led by evangelist Wes L. Hateork, holds meetings at Mrs. Fishback’s Tennessee Street home and aims to lay the cornerstone on the first Sunday in August.
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Tennessee
Fi Hack
Tennnesses Street
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Heavy firing at Ypres stalls three occupation efforts
Telegram from Amsterdam reports three attempts to seize Ypres failed as German offensives intensify. Fresh British troops arrive, while near Ghent soldiers note German authorities ban discussion of the war on penalty of fines or imprisonment.
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Ghent
Battle at American Revival plant pits deputies against strikers
Fourteen men were shot in a pitched battle between laborers and deputy sheriffs at the American Revival Chemical plant. One man appeared mortally wounded as clashes escalated amid dawn patrols. Local clergy from Topeka aided public efforts as details emerged of the unrest and ensuing investigations.
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Trent
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Kansas Hawks Practice Scrimmage With Haskell Tonight
Kansas basketball schedules a practice scrimmage with Haskell at home tonight to prepare for Nebraska games this weekend. Coach Hamilton seeks strong showings as the team opens its first real home slate. The event is open to spectators.
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Haskell
Blaskell
Diskinson
Dayhawkers
Nebraska
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Perea
Prohibition arrests arraigned after depot raid
Robert Brown and Charles Harvey were arrested at the Union Pacific depot Saturday night and held in the county jail on violating the prohibition law. They were arraigned yesterday and will be tried in January. Justice John Clark presided.
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Rlobert Brown
Charles Harvey
Union Pacific
John Clark
Belleview Grange Plans Annual Supper and Elections
Belleview Grange No 1453 will host its annual supper in the hall on Saturday evening January 23. Officers to be elected for the coming year will be installed. A program by Grange members precedes supper as the Relview society aims for a major county event.
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Schwegler Lectures Tonight in Myers Hall
A weekly lecture by A Schweeler is set for tonight at 77 Myers Hall. The event details were announced in this notice for students and staff.
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Killed in France Cousin of Mrs Clark Dies in Battle
Mrs C M Clark received word that her cousin Robert Tate was killed in a December battle in France while serving with the British army. Tate rose to an officer’s rank in his company before transfer to France. His London parents learned of the death on Christmas Day. three other Clark cousins also fight for Britain.
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Attempt 10 Break the German Line in France
Paris reports Allied attempts to pierce German lines above St. Aurelien near the eastern battle front. German trenches at La Petre forest reportedly captured, 300 yards occupied. Allies press northwest of Mihich as French retake La Boisselia. Russian attacks at Vase tubaie repulsed with heavy losses. Military leaders foresee a possible Prussian push toward Warsaw or retreat to the German border.
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GWE Musical Program at University Convocation
The next University Convocation will feature a musical program with a song recital by Dr Alma Webster Powell. She will lecture on Music as a Firman Need at Fraser Hall on Thursday evening January 21. Powell, a Columbia and New York University graduate, travels nationally giving free lectures to promote public music education and free schools of music.
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Webster Powell
No Construction Work On Heim Line Until March
Rumors say no grading on the Heim line between Bonner Springs and Lawrence will begin before March first. Jim Shaw, contractor for several miles, cites poor weather and limited working days as reasons to delay. Mrs Kate Kerns of Baldivia visited Lawrence today.
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Jim Shaw
Working Conditions Improve Says Miss Tarbell
Miss Tarbell testified at the federal inquiry on philanthropic foundations that living conditions improved for workers over 25 years and that large corporations now show more concern for employees welfare. She favors scientific management and an eight hour day as remedies. she doubts suffrage impacts social unrest among workers. The U S Steel Corp praised for better conditions than rivals.
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Ilohn Mitchell
United Mine Workers of Americ
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Lawrence High Plans Relay Team for K K C A C Meet
Captain Woodward calls Lawrence High track team to practice for the K K C A C meet in Kansas City. Few returning members but strong material available to form a capable relay squad. Henry O Brien to lead the office team for several weeks with practice sessions on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoons.
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Woodward
Officials North Movement Signals Interruption in Communications
A telegraph from Mexico City indicates general officers of the Nations have orders to move north, signaling possible interruption of the central line and shifting conditions in the south. The State Department received the message today, noting potential disruption of communications.
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Mexico City
State Department
Retailers Push Advertising Law in Missouri Legislature
Missouri retailers seek a uniform advertising law to curb misread claims and eliminate fake schemes. The State Retailers Association, led by H. L. Winey as committee chairman, plans to press for passage and influence legislators.
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State Retailers’ Association
H.L. Winey
Increase Size of Loaf 10 Cent Bread Proposed by Bakers
Chicago reports the National Bakers Association efficiency board, composed of bakers from 26 cities, recommended manufacturing a 10 cent loaf weighing 26 or 27 ounces to offset high wheat prices. The plan argues a 12 ounce loaf yields losses while a larger loaf can be profitably produced.
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Chicago
United States
Loard
National Bakers” Association
Justices In Topeka Hear Case Continued
In Topeka Justice J B Wilson and Justice John Clark hear the Kaw Valley Creamery versus John Morgan. The case was continued fifteen days. A Monroe spent today in Kansas City.
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J.B. Wilson
John Clark
Justice Wilson
Kaw Valley
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