Friends of Smith Fight to Keep Senate Seat
Washington reports a hard fight as supporters of Illinois Senator Frank L. Smith press for seating amid charges and parliamentary maneuvering. Debates focus on southern opposition, constitutional questions, and the need for prior investigations before any seating. Kiwanis clinics for January 28 will offer orthopedic and psychiatric services at City Hall, led by Dr. C B Francisco and Dr Kyng Hershey, under the Lawrence Kiwanis Club sponsorship.
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Washington
Frank L. Smith
Sion
Senate
Hir
Overman
North Carolina
Sudan
Smith
M Linais
Fittess
Toray
Caasy
Suring
Sub Seseriay
Slere
Watson
Robnson
Arkansas
Jeader
Robinson
Kiwanis
City Hall
C. B. Francisco
Kyng Hershey
The
Lawrence ‘Kivaniselab
Kansas Forecast Hits Nine Regions With Rain Likely
Forecasts indicate rain likely across nine areas with snow in tonight or Friday and a colder air mass moving in. Strong winds shift from northwest, with mixed signals across Hutchinson Ark City Wichita Salina Douglas County and neighboring towns.
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Kansas
Arkansas
Wichita
Sar
Lina
Fair
Douglas
Qouniy Reise
Bank bandit Ray Terrill escapes from guards in Oklahoma
Ray Terrill, an alleged Oklahoma bank bandit linked to a January arrest in Joplin, escapes custody while being transported to the McAlester state penitentiary. Herman Barker remains in custody as extradition talks continue. Terrill is at large after a daylight escape aided by a blanket thrown over a sheriff.
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McAlester
Okla
Ray Terrill
Oklahoma
Joplin
Herman Barner
Jasper
Trom
Toplin
Terrill
Herman Barker
Carterville
Tergil
Barker
Washington County
Arkansas
West
Ark
Phon
Tertill
Trier
Doknsten
Lee Conin
Ousting Sheriff in Oklahoma Conspiracy Case
May o t s ier iey Coffeyville Kans January 20 A P Ouster proceedings are pending against Sheriff Folhn BE Johnie ston Sequoyah county Oklahoma who sat in the back seat during an escape today The information filed in Seth sas by WO Gordon of the Oklahoma state attorney general s office Tuesday charges violation of liquor and gambling laws conspiracy to permit such violations and drunkenness in public places by the sheriff
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Coffeyville
Kans
Jran
Folhn BE
Johnieston
Sequoyah County
Oklahoma
Terrill
Sethsas
WO. Gordon
Okshoma
Cold wave warning sweeps across Midwest and plains
The AP reports a severe cold wave hitting the southwest tonight and tomorrow with subzero temperatures in northwestern Kansas and 14 degrees above zero at Topeka. Snowfall occurs in western Kansas while Wichita and Goodland see blurring flurries. Kansas City and Chicago forecast more snow, colder weather, and rain in parts of Oklahoma and Texas as the storm advances toward the central United States.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Flora
Wichita
Goodland
Minst
Kansas City
Lelaw Zera
Oklahomas
Texas
United States
Weather ‘Bureau
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Middle West
Cotton Growers See McNary-Haugen Bill as Relief
Washington January 20 AP The McNary-Haugen bill earns broad farm support with E W Kilgore noting eleven of twelve cotton cooperatives backing it while the Georgia association backs the Curtis-Crisa alternative Sam H Thompson of the Farm Bureau calls the measure the sole fix to agricultural ills The equalization fee would align farmer interests with marketing and stabilize markets Also noted are upcoming art class cancellations at the university due to exams and a later schedule for rescheduled sessions.
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Washington
Senate
E. Wr
Kilgore
Board of
American Cotton Growers Exchange
Cotton Cooperative
Georgia Association
Curtis-Crisa
Sam H. Thompson
American Farm Bureau Federation
Washington minister from Nicaragua presents credentials
AP reports that Dr. Alejandro Ceskr, new Nicaraguan minister, presented his credentials at the White House. Officials sought to assure Washington that the government has no selfish funds or imperialistic designs to influence Nicaragua’s affairs.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Coolidge
Alejz
Dro. Ceskr
White House
Chaplin Custody Battle Delays Support Payouts
Lita Grey Chaplin loses bid for temporary alimony and expenses in the court conference. Government seeks priority on claims against the Chaplin estate, blocking full payment of her requested sums. Charles Chaplin plans to return to Los Angeles when health allows, staying under medical care and limited visitors.
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Los Angeles
Lita Grey Chaplin
Charles Spencer Chaplin
Chaplin
California
Hooney
New York
Charles Chaplin
Angeles
Arthur W. Kelly
Nathan Burkin
Aplin
Hanks
Womeri
Anbood
Eyane
Thrift Week Talk by Videlity Bank Official
A.B. Strother, vice president and trust officer of the Fidelity National Bank and Trust, spoke at the Kiwanis weekly Janehcon meeting. He discussed western expansion, resource conservation, and the evolving role of trust companies in banking, building and loan, and related industries.
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A.B. Strother
Videlity’ Tional Bank and Trust Company
Janehcon
Kiwanis
Lawrence
Dare Prairie
Pianhasis
Busiess
Talks to farmers in Columbia on farm progress
Francis Farrell president of Kansas State Agricultural College told Missouri farmers at a University of Missouri program that reforms must come from farm people themselves. He warned that poverty and hardship persist in many corn belt regions and urged self-driven improvements. Diaz envoy recognized by President Coolidge in Washington as Nicaragua’s accredited representative.
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Columbia
Dans
Francis‘ Farrell
Kansas’ State Agricultral College
Missouri
University of Missouri
Farrell
Europe
Kansans debate cigarette bill in two rival camps
In Topeka, Kansas, January 20, rival factions in the legislature prepared for a pivotal vote on McGugin’s cigarette bill. Supporters seek to raise funds via a 2 cent tax per pack while prohibiting sales to minors, with penalties including jail. Opponents defend adult smoking rights and oppose the revenue measure. The final house action was postponed awaiting amended copies and further study.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Miss Haines
Butler County
McGugin
Montgomery County
House
Senate
Messare
Kans Lews Payy
Emrest
Leavenworth County
Tindres
Utah
Salt Lake
Endres
Utah Supreme Court
Tribune
Sauia
Kanans Supreme Court
McGugin Figarette
Ageraberg
Hines Toworth County Aters
Ellsworth County
Fematedd
Butler
Billy
State Files Brief Defends Ousting Klan From Kansas
The state defended ousting the Ku Klux Klan from Kansas in a Supreme Court brief filed today. The Klan, a Georgia corporation, failed to obtain authority to operate in the state and argued constitutional rights were violated. The state's brief contends the Klansmen did not raise constitutional questions in time for the court's jurisdiction. Also mentioned are shop class projects at Liberty Memorial High School Cordley School, where 15 tables were crafted by students under George F. Humphrey, inspiring interest from the school board.
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Ku Klux Klan
Kansas
Supreme’ Court
Klan
Georgia
Supreme Court
Its
Supreme
sLiberty. Memorial, High
Cordley School
Arrests in East Lawrence Street incident court set
Police arrested Earl Davis and his wife on city charges this afternoon. They were confined to jail and await trial before Judge Daugherty in the county court tomorrow. The report appears in the latest Essex Supet Six edition.
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Earl, Davis
Pennsylvania Ballots Arrive for Senate Vote Counting
Washington AP reports Philadelphia city and county ballots and records for Pennsylvania's controverted November senatorial election arrived by motor trucks and were stored in senate offices. Two thousand ballot boxes and 38,000 metal containers hold original registration books placed in secured rooms with tight locks. The counting and verification will be guarded and conducted by a large clerical force through spring and summer.
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Washington
Phila
Delphia
Pennsylvania
Inc
Senate
Basidin
Norris murder trial details unfold in courthouse
Testimony in the Norris murder case reveals Dr Norris’s church ties and radio company links. Phoebe Gilliam recounts seeing Chipps shot, while witnesses Nutt Redmond and Bovell testify about the moments before and after the gunfire at Norris’s First Baptist Church office.
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Gots
Austin
Fox
Jan
mAts
Phoebe ‘Gilliam
Hyate Br
Prant Norris
Norris
Wilisa McLean
Alga
Lone Star Radio
Radio Tomsers
Ither ‘Norris
Baptist
Hhallort Worth
Gilliam
St. Norris
D. FB. Ghipps
Norrix
Chipps
Ste
McLean
Moe Redmond
Sur- Fiuies
Aa Wontegardounty
Tex
Redmond
Marvin Simpson
Geners
Noris
Jol A. Bovell
Lovett
Torst
Chipps Starger
Nottis’ Ofice
D.i's. Rains
Arlington
First Baptist Church
L.H. Nutt
Chipas
Saelboant
Dr. Norris
Schipps
Riv
Kansas Engineering Convention Reported On State Resources
A fragmented clipping notes discussions on state resources held last summer in Topeka with cooperation from Kansas agencies and officials. It mentions Governor’s office, Mrs Lawson and several named individuals, but the text is garbled and partial.
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Kansa Engineering
T- Topeka
Alker
Kansas
City Council to Consider Truck Weight and Speed Ordinance
The City Commission discussed a proposed ordinance to regulate heavy load vehicles using Lawrence pavements. City Engineer C. Hond and City Attorney C. Stewart will study conditions and draft rules on truck weight, tire type, and speed. Tests showed solid rubber tires increase pavement impact. eight inch tires and strengthened pavement may be required.
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Lawrence
C.W. Carman
C. T. Hond
ANG Cie
C. C. Stewart
Bureau of Public Roads
Washington, D. C
Algo
Edo
Lawrencé-Kaneas City
Sales School Held At Eldridge Hotel By Kansas Electric Power
A sales school is held this week at the Eldridge hotel by the Kansas Electric Power company. About twelve men from various properties gathered to learn about electric refrigeration plants. Three representatives of the Revitator company assist with instruction. H. G. Hopkins, merchandise manager, says the industry has grown rapidly in ten years and companies need trained men to present facts to customers.
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Eldridge
Kansas, Electric ‘Power
Kelvinator
H. G. Hopkins
Dropkins
Sein
Plan Honolulu Flight Rumor Sparks Race Challenge
AP reports potential California to Hawaii air race as Lee Schoenhair aims for a nonstop Pacific crossing in March. San Diego naval fliers defend John Rogers record and push for improved PN-10s. Navy seeks a fast demonstration to spur upgrades.
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San
Caley Tan
California
Hawaiian Islands
na‘Ss
Lee Schoen
Army
Pacific
Schoenhair
Navy
San’ Diego
John Rogers
North Sland
Hampton ‘Roads
Panama
Xavernme
Igian
Breez
California plague drives towns to deploy cats
Bakersfield dispatch says a mouse infestation across 95 square miles around Taft Merced, Fellows, and Ford Citys prompts officials to recruit a small army of cats from the city pound. The feline reinforcement, boosted by poison, is aimed at curbing the spreading rodent problem as residents retreat in fear and confusion.
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Bakersfield
Gali
Nan Jen
Taft Maricona
Fellows
Ford
Pois
Examinations Schedule At University Of Kansas
University of Kansas begins exams Friday at 8:30 a m continuing to Thursday 6 80 p m with about 1500 students taking quizzes and up to two dollar enrollment change fees noted after a midweek meeting in Central Administration. Transfers and first semester end date January 27 are mentioned amid unrest over class changes and attendance prior to Easter vacation.
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University of Kansas
Elise
Eaf
Anges
Potter
Found Dead in Birmingham Double Slaying 33 Victims
AP reports in Birmingham Alabama on June 20 that 40 year old B Moore and a 33 year old woman were found shot to death near a yard. Moore, a city superintendent, was married with several children and survived by two brothers in Kansas. A local bankruptcy filing by Moore was also noted.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jane
B. Moore
Feryard
Moore
Awith
Southern Railroad
George Moore
Kansas
City
Sam Moore
Parsons
Algo
Rescue Efforts for Erie Man End in Frustration
In Cleveland Ohio on January 20 AP reports heavy fog and ice hindered a search for a man adrift in Lake Erie. The fire boat John Farley and lifeguard crews scoured about 25 miles of shoreline, aided by an airplane, but sighting of the missing person remained elusive as dawn approached.
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Gleveland
Ohio
John
Baley
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Evie
Manor
Vaneck
East 140Th
John A. Farley
Kansas Memorial Stadium project bids and start plans
Historical notes describe work on a complete Mémorial Stadium at Kansas City area with erection to begin once frost clears and weather allows. The firm plans to start top footings, finish north end seating, and complete the stadium by September 1, 1907, with a total cost around $6,000 and a 300 unit guinea fee noted for the project.
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Mémorial Stadium
Kansas
Porsyth
Saper
Ayas
She -Rey Seata Af
Judge Admits confession in murder case at trial
District Judge hears Mir ley confession as evidence in a fierce murder trial. Witnesses describe an alleged plan, a suspect's actions, and a widow's reaction after the incident. Police details include a mobile call and an early morning arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilsakin
San
A. Brackney
Cline
Rogers
Tag
Elks Lodge Initiation Meeting Notes
A fragment records a six new members initiated at the Elks Lodge on Mont Street. The evening event at the lodge rooms lists attendees including grand exalted ruler and officers. Some names appear garbled, with unclear spellings of several members.
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The
Elks
Lodee
Lode
Mont Street
On Ina
Bietiolmas
State to aid investigation of mysterious death
W C Marshalltown Illinois indicates state help will back investigators in a mysterious death case. James Risden from the department assures that agents will be assigned within a few days, as 28 chief Stokes from Kansas announces commission to Hindenburg today.
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W.C
Marshalltown
Elrod
Lewellen
James Risden
Hhe ‘Department
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