Kansas House Approves 5 Dollar Expense Allowance
Topeka Kan Jan 21 The Kansas house passed by 82 to 35 a bill granting legislators $5 a day for expenses with Senate approval the day before and awaiting the governor to sign The measure increases daily pay to 8 dollars via existing constitutional provision and follows a Senate approved $50 000 expense appropriations bill Two primary revision bills were introduced limiting or redefining primary ballot criteria and delegate roles and one proposes free railroad transport for lawmakers by request of Representative Cave of Haskell county
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Kan
Associated Press
Kansas House of Representatives
Senate
Kansas
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Trexel County
Hudson
Bourbor County
Cave
Voters to Decide Federal Amendment Ratification Rules
Topeka January 2 The Associated Press reports a Senate joint resolution by Senator Nixon urging that proposed federal constitutional amendments failing ratification by the legislature be submitted to voters at the next regular election and their decision be certified back to lawmakers as guidance. The measure aligns with Governor Paulen’s view for voter submission on federal questions. Other actions include measures on liquor enforcement and local government spending, with thirteen new bills advancing in the Senate.
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Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Voice of the People
State Senate
Nixon
Peck
Ben 8. Paulen
Gabrielson
Montrose
Coolidge
Senate
Baker
Board of Agriculture
Tax Levy for School Houses Voted by Referendum
A provision allows second class districts to levy a tax not exceeding two mills for building school houses when authorized by referendum. Property listed and taxed on March 1 is assessed, with the committee recommending assessment and taxation in a senate bill. No tax roll changes after March 1 for properties transferred later.
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Senate
Bills Go to Paulen for Governor Appropriation Bills
Topeka Kansas January 21 Two bills approving 85 daily expenses for members of the legislature were sent to Governor Paulen today after final action in both houses. The senate passed the house bill 86 to 2 with Behrens Lyndon and Marton dissenting. Ten more measures entered the senate mill at the second session. Senator Garnett would invalidate check on banks one year after date. Senator Laing called a meeting of the committee on assessment and taxation to draft a bill licensing mers pages when first drawn and relieving them of further assessment as property.
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Topeka
Kin
Associated Press
Paulen
Senate
House
Behrens
Lyndon
Marton
Republican Way Center
Ator Jackson] Garnett
Laing
Russell
Committee On Assessment and Taxation
Santa Fe President Attacks Gooding Bill in Congress
W B Storey president of the Santa Fe criticizes the Gooding long and short haul bill as unfair to carriers and the Middle West. He argues it benefits steamship lines via the Panama Canal and would strip the ICC of power to adjust canal rates, endangering railroads that have operated for nearly forty years.
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Topeka, Kian
W. B. Storey
Santa Fe
Congress
Middle West
Panama Canal
Interstate Commerce Commission Authority
Senator Edwards to Not Appear in Weehawken Prohibition Trial
Jersey senator Edward L Edwards did not appear as a witness in the trial of ten Weehawken policemen on conspiracy charges. With Edwards absent, defense counsel George F Cutley invited the senator to dine after two prohibition agents testified, alleging Edwards accepted 3800 in a proposed bootleg deal. Lionel Wilden, NY prohibition agent, admitted a petty larceny conviction for rifling coin boxes at the NY Telephone. he was dismissed from service.
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Saker Edward L Edwards
New Jersey
George F.cutley
Defense
Edwards
Prohibition
Agen
Senator Edwards
Lionel Wilden
New York
New York Telephone Company
Woman lawmakers seek statewide poll tax levy in Arkansas
Three women members of the Arkansas House sponsor a measure compelling all women over twenty one to pay a yearly poll tax of one dollar. The proposal aims to extend the tax to women statewide within specified age limits.
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Little Rock
Ark. Dan
House of Representatives
Arkansas Legislatuire
Arkansas
Shohmen's Strike to End February First
Moberly Missouri January 21 The railroad shop men's strike now in its two and one half year duration will end February 1 officials say PF R Lee chairman Federated shop crafts Wabash railway company says based on a letter from B M Rewett president of the railroad employes department AFL the executive committee has decided to terminate the strike.
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Pf.r. Lee
Federated Shop Crafts
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B. M. Rewett
American Federation. of
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France Opposed To Paying Allied War Debts
Paris January 21 Associated Press Louis Marin opposition deputy and former under secretary of state told the chamber of deputies that it would be a moral iniquity for France to pay the large sums demanded by the United States He argued debts are not pure commercial obligations but must rest on moral grounds and that allies sought to protect their own interests during the war Premier Herriot was asked to state France's position in a formal declaration to the world Marin urged a clear public declaration as the debate on foreign policy continued The discussion covered potential handling of inter allied debts and possible concessions or cancellations amid broader war debt questions
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Associated Press
Louis Marin
France
United States
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Fber ‘of Deputies
Marin
England
Germany
Austria
Iter
Lloyd George
America
Universal Conscience
Congress
Massachusetts
Joint conference planned for WCA and Yo Moc in Lawrence
Eighteen students and association secretaries from about a half dozen states plan the first joint conference of the YWCA and Yo Moc at Estes Park, Cold. The event runs August 22 to September 2 with meetings at Henley House on the University campus to set the program. The conference marks a historic joint gathering after separate June and August men and women events. The meeting begins Saturday at 10 30 A M.
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Lawrence
Navy budget bill passed by Senate amendment accepted
Washington January 21 Senate passed the naval appropriation bill carrying an amendment calling on President Coolidge to convene an international disarmament conference. The amendment offered by Senator King was accepted without objection by Chairman Hale. The White House had signaled the time might not be ripe. Also Secretary Hughes was asked by the Senate for a copy of the Paris reparations agreement and related negotiations in a resolution by Senator Johnson.
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Utah
Hale
Naval Committee
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Paris
Johnson
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Students push lenient smoking rules at Vas sar college
In Poughkeepsie on January 21 an official tabulation shows Vas sar students favor lenient smoking rules. A majority want a dedicated smoking area, with 433 indicating they smoke and 524 not. Three hundred two students reported parental approval of tobacco use.
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Poughkeepsie
Vassar
Kansas City Northwestern moves to reorganize railroad
Kansas City Kansas January 21 receiver Jay M Lee announces plan to apply for dismissal of the receiver of the defunct Kansas Or Northwestern Railroad If dismissed the property would revert to the Kansas City Northwestern railway company which carries about 1 2 million in debt and seeks rehabilitation including a government loan Cass is president of the railway company.
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Kansas Or Northwestern Railroad
Jay M. Lee
Kansas City Northwestern Railway Company
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1. S& Cass
IDENTIFY MURDERED MAN Man Found Dead on Lonely Florida Road
Kansas City report states M L Simon, living in Kansas City, was murdered on a lonely country road near Miami Florida. Friend Ben Friedman, a car dealer, says Simon left Kansas City about two weeks ago and drove to Florida. Simon had been in the glass business here for 12 to 15 years.
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Kansas City
M. L. Siman
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Simon
Ferguson Signs First Acts as Governor in Texas
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson signs her first acts in office at the Texas capitol. She grants a sixty day parole extension to Sylvester Montalbano of Houston, father of eight, who is serving a sentence for killing his brother in law. The furlough given by Lt. Governor Davidson expired today.
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T. W. Davidson
Kans. Lawmaker Debates Child Labor Amendment
Miss Danica Upholds Kansas resolution opposing the federal child labor amendment in a heated session debate. Jackson of Comanche county opened the discussion as the only Watman member, with J N Darnell of Johnson county and H Glottester of Lyon defending the measure.
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Danica
Kan
Associated Press
Kansas
Jackson
Comanche County
Donica
Watman
J. N. Darnell
Johnson County
H. Glottester
Lyon
Gas explosion shocks Lawrence home. fire destroys 304 Ohio
A gas leak caused a massive blast at the H A Rice home on 304 Ohio Street, blowing out walls and windows and igniting a fierce fire. The house, owned by Mrs J F Brock and occupied by J F Harris, suffered heavy damage and eight thousand dollars in losses was reported for building and contents. Mrs Rice narrowly escaped, while nearby homes sustained shattered windows and plaster loss.
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Ohio Street
Lawrence
Rice
Ction
Thirteenth
Kentucky
Est
University
J. F. Harris
J. F. Brock
Tennessee Street
Population dispute fuels Lawrence first class city debate
As March enumeration nears, Lawrence and county officials clash over whether city residents plus 2,000 university students should be counted to justify a first class city status and salary levels. Opponents argue against elevating Lawrence while seeking rural population gains to push county figures above 25,000.
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Lawrence
Last Vehy
Supreme Court Upholds Bank Mortgage Case
The state supreme court affirmed the lower court's judgment in the civil suit by Aimee KR Perkins and F OM Perkins against Citizens State Bank. The case sought to declare a deed a mortgage, cancel the mortgage, and compel conveyance of the real property to the plaintiffs. The district court's ruling was sustained.
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State Supreme Court
Aimee Kr, Perkins
F. OM. Perkins
Citizens State Bank
District Court
Supreme Court
Scottish Rite Reunion At Masonic Temple January 27 30
The midwinter reunion of the Scottish Rite Masons in the area will be at the Masonic temple from January 27 through 30. A fair sized class is expected to take the degree work, with opening meetings on Tuesday for those to take the work and a general session for fellowship. The event ends Friday with a banquet for all members. Breaks leg in fall.
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Masonic Temple
Bttend
Ae Ee Es
John Louis Simons Hurton Way Home From School
John Louis Simons 9 years old fell with a scooter on the way home from Cordley school yesterday afternoon. He lay on the sidewalk at 2300 block Massachusetts street and was taken to Lawrence hospital where X rays showed the large bone fractured in two places about six inches above the ankle. Dr. G W Jones set the break and he was returned home this morning.
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Cordley School
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence Hospital
G. W. Jones
John Louis
Fearnee
Stages Hold Up, Juror Appears After Confession
Chicago police say George Brennan, foreman of a jury, confessed after taking part in a December 17 holdup. Brennan, linked to a gang headed by Dr. Percy Pue, allegedly netted $100,000 in robberies of money and jewelry since December 1.
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George Brennan
Brennan
Percy Pue
Plan Conference Seeks Closer Cooperation Among Clubs
The second district conference of the Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs meets Saturday in Kansas City Kansas. Ten to fifteen local members expected. district includes five clubs with about 350 members. Prominent women from the district and state attend. aims include better organization, cross club knowledge, and advancing the state and national federations.
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Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Kansas City
Kans
Olathe
Paola
Lawrence
Ottawa
Clas
Arkansas City
Portland
Maine
Lena Miller
Birdie Zwick
Federation
Focal Club
Carrie Thompson
Dorothy Christine
Harriet Rynerson
Mayme Corvoran
Jella in county jail on rug theft charge
Arthur Jella was jailed on charges of stealing four rugs from the A B C cleaning shop on North Seventh and Lincoln streets in Lawrence. He was arrested in Noel Missouri and brought to custody of Deputy Sheriff Hall. Bond set at 600 dollars per charge. Warrant sworn by Edward F Arndt. Rugs valued about 115 dollars. Jella linked to Linwood Bank robbery case. He faces preliminary hearing next Tuesday afternoon. Also note a New York dividend from American Water Works and Electric Company.
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H. W. Anderson
Maine Street
North Seventh
Lincoln Streets
Jella
Noel
Lawrence
Hall
McDonald County
J. O. Lovejoy
A. B.C
Edward F. Arndt
Wall Street Stocks Gain After Early Weakness
Newark Jan 21 stock prices moved up after an initial downturn as bear traders failed to induce broad liquidation. Trading was moderate with about 1,200,000 shares changing hands and motor and textile shares drawing attention.
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Hemes
Wall Street
Newark
KU to Host Lectures Concerts and Six Home Basketball Games
February at the University of Kansas features six home basketball games, concerts and lectures. Notables include Prof Ighh J Coss on education February 5, Dr Paul Kammerer on the future race February 16, Dr Oskar Hagen on stagecraft February 17, and Sherwood Eddy speaking February 24 during religious week. The university orchestra and recital by Mrs T Larremore on February 24 are also planned, with wrestling matches and intercollegiate events slated in February.
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University’ of Kansas
Kansas
Iniver
Paul’ Kammerer
University of Vienna
Doctor Kammerer
Oskar Hagen
I Orchestra
University Orchester
School of Fine Arts
T. Larremore
Robinson Rymnasium Wwart
Will Broadcast Play By University Station KFKU
Station KFKU to air at 6 30 tomorrow with its Thursday program featuring the first short radiocast From the university. Peace at Home by Prof and Mrs Allen Crafton will be presented. The evening includes a psychology lesson by Dean R A Schwegler and a lecture by Dr H M Elsey on The Story of Radium. Musical numbers by Prof Carl Preyer and Miss Irene Peabody.
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KFKU
Allen Crafton
R. A. Schwegler
H. M. Elsey
Department of Chemistry
Carl Preyer
Irené
Peabody
Preyer
Carl A. Preyer
Gretchaninoff
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