Kansas House Passes Special Governor Fund Vote
The Kansas House approved a 40,003 dollar fund for the governor by an 11 to 7 vote amid debate. Opponents framed the roll as a test of Governor Reed’s strength, with concerns over prohibition enforcement and political leverage. Dr. Frank Strong urged a long road to peace after Kellogg treaty approval, stressing nation education and tribunal support.
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Kansas House At Representatives
Reed
House
Kansas
Frank Strong
Chamber of Commerce
Pedestrian traffic rules tested by police display
The Lawrence police train pedestrians to follow stop and go signals at crossings while New York officers control crowds at Broadway theaters. Pedestrians resist and courts affirm street rights, though critics argue some are pampered.
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Lawrence
New York
Broadway
Next York
van Wild
Protecting a Pedestrian From Extermination by Car Salesmen
The passage argues guarding a pedestrian from future sales pressure, noting a guard against becoming a target for car sales. It cites optimistic signs for the Democratic party, highlighting Al Smiths radio appeal to reduce campaign deficits and reports of rising contributions from New York, while noting forecasters gloom about the party yet signs of revival.
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al Smith
New York
Fire marshal certifies wiring caused courthouse fire
The state fire marshal inspected Fort Scott for wiring faults in the county courthouse. He condemned the wiring, the building was rewired to spec, and later burned. A marshal's rep filed a report after evaluating the remains, attributing the fire to defective wiring, which the marshal accepted.
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O. K
Peason
Fort Scott
Court House
Duis
Old Home Town notes and local moves
In the old home town Simpson Hallister returns after two illnesses. Dix leaves for Fort Scott to take the Gulf road post. C W Smith, a graduate, views the west today as he searches for two locations. A marriage at Rev W L Harrod’s residence on Jan 22 unites Winston, Smith and Miss Jennie Sherman. A block of ice near the post office remains nearly intact after six weeks in sun, now fading. Gen W Babcock and A B Warren travel to Topeka to join the martyrs for the state’s needs. J M Griffith, Lawrence native and Emvaria merchant, visits his brother here.
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Simpson Hallister
Dix
Ft. Scott
Gulf Road
C. W. Smith
Good Lue
W. L. Harrod
Maria Marvin
Winston, Smith
Jennie Sherman
J.M. Griffith
Lawrence
G. W. E. Griffith
Emvoria
Rit
Miss Hannah Oliver Hosts Latin Class at Tennessee Street
Wenty five years ago on January 23 a local Latin class gathered at Miss Hannah Oliver's home on Tennessee street. The Salvation Army, led by Capt Horton and Lt Shater of Jopeka, announced reopening at 816 Massachusetts with a hall on the first floor and living quarters above. Chi Omega hosted a university party in Pythian hall with about seventy five couples, reception lines featuring Edith Knight and Stella Wankerine, and program by Leon Jones and Blanche McGee. W.S. Everett injured at Gazette office, expected to recover. Mrs B G Frazier hosted a friendly afternoon, Maud Dumas hosted a small gathering with flinch. JE Riggs to return from Providence and Detroit. Pinckney street paving faced remonstrance signed by most property owners as taxation concerns Ohio street paving.
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Hannah Oliver
Tennessee Street
Salvation Army
Horton
Texas ‘Division
Shater
Jopeka
Army
Massachusetts Street
Chi Omega
University Society
Pinckney Street
Ohio
Kansas History Entry and Local Recreation Leaders Meeting
In 1877 a Kansas editorial meeting named B F Hanna as chairman and ballots were taken in both legislative houses for the U S senator with scattered results. In 1878 the U S Senate confirmed Kansan nominations for federal jobs. Recreation leaders from several Douglas County Farm Bureau groups met in Lawrence at the Chamber of Commerce building under Miss Pearl Martin from Kansas State College and Miss Elizabeth Randle as leaders.
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Kansas
B. J. F. Hanna
United States
United States Senate
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Opposition to State Highway Plan Sparks Editor Letter
Reader letters denounce a Kansas highway proposal to build 2095 miles at about 15 million dollars, arguing it redistributes funds unfairly, harms townships, and boosts taxes. They urge fair, local road funding and reimbursement for prior taxes, favoring Eudora access and Bourg law considerations. Theodore Gardner adds notes on mistaken name and aging.
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Journal-World
Kansas
Nee
Reed
Deuclas
I Eudora
Sibley
Douglas County
Eudora
Kaw
Lawrence
Towms
U. S
S. A. Harvey
Early Kansas History and the Gardner Family
In a Kansas history piece by Mrs. Pren tice a correction notes Joseph Gardner, born July 1820 in Indiana to orthodox Quakers, who later joined the Hicksites and Militant, moved to Lawrence in 1855, claimed land on Washington Creek near Long Star, built a cabin and station on the Underground Railroad, and was linked to the Last Battle of the Border War on June 9, 1860 before enlisting in the STD Kansas Regiment in July.
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Names
Journal-World
Kansas City
Kansas
B. Prentice
Joseph Gardner
Indiana
Lawrence
Washington Creek
Long Star
Std.Kansas
Sketches from the Capital Lincoln Memorial tribute piece
A descriptive sketch praises the Lincoln Memorial on the Capitol Mall line, detailing the 36 column colonnade, giant marble blocks, the 150-ton seated Lincoln statue, and the memorial’s ten-year construction era. It notes the Gettysburg and Second Inaugural addresses and reflects on the monument’s solemn, reverent atmosphere. Also reports Oklahoma City tax tale: five towns in Kay county pay city taxes to utilities. Newkirk and Kay City tax-free, with no general city tax in seven years.
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Lincoln Memorial
Capitol
Washington Monument
Colorado
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Bere
Bethlehem
Oklahoma City
Oka
City
Newkirkity
Altes
Kay
Kepler Describes Life in Growing City with Wildlife
A letter from H. E. Kepler, ex-telephone company manager now in Barranquilla Colombia, describes acclimation challenges a dry and wet season cycle, hotel life at Palace, language mix, and clashing cultures. He notes heavy rainfall, heat, a diverse population, and primitive interior life giving way to new investment. He loves the wild environment and wonders how long he will stay.
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H. E. Kepler
Barranquil-la
Colombia
South America
Wm. H. Butler
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Springfield
Butler
Journal World
Kepler
Lawrence
Kansas
Palace Hotel
Arrest Bandit Leader Pendleton Nabbed in El Paso
Ace Pendleton, famed head of a Southwest bank robbers gang, was arrested in El Paso amid a spree across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas. He declined to admit his identity as the famed fugitive who vanished in El Tado, Ark, after posting bail in a daylight bank robbery case. Pendleton and his female companion were detained briefly. the women were released after questioning.
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el Paso
Tex
Ace Pendleton
Pendleton
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
el Tado
Ark
Junetion City
Prime Minister Primo de Rivera Recovers From Illness
Madrid Jan 23 General Miguel Primo de Rivera Premier of Spain is fighting his way back to health after a three week grippe illness. He said he did not wish to die at present noting many expect it and a few wish it and he does not want to satisfy these wishes.
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Madrid
Miguel Primo de, Rivera
Spain
Grippe
Coolidge Hosts 17 Members at White House Breakfast
Seventeen house members attended a White House breakfast hosted by President Coolidge. Attendees included Speaker Longworth Majority Leader Tilson and Minority Leader Garrett plus Representative Strong of Kansas.
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Washington, Jay
House
Longworth
Tilsop
Garrett
Coolidge
White House
Strong
Kansas
Three Marines Die In Clash Near Jinotega Nicaragua
Three Marines from a patrol of seven were killed in a clash with outlaws northeast of Yali in Jinotega on Monday. The fallen were Everett A. Rector of Des Moines Iowa Rastus Collins of Lyons Georgia and George T Oswell of Miami Florida. Martial law moves and volunteer training are advancing as authorities tighten defense in the northern departments.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Yali
Department
Jinotega
Everett A. Rector
Des Moines
Iowa
Rastus Collins
Lyons
George T Oswill
Miami
Fla
Rector
Marine Headquarters
Kansas Mas 37 Chapters of National Aeronautic Body
Wichita Kansas January 23 A report by Arch Merriam governor of the National Aeronautic Association notes 37 chapters in Kansas with more than 1000 members. Local units have aviation classes and bought planes, aiding airport creation across many cities including Dorado Wichita Garden City Great Bend Independence Iola McPherson Ottawa Parsons Coffeyville Topeka Moline Concordia Garnett Newton Chanute Atchison Dodge City Lyons Winfield Hutchinson Salina Ellsworth Pratt Larned Wellington and Manhattan Plan Wichita reunion for veterans of the 353rd Infantry 89th Division set for September 1 2 and 3 with 300 Kansas members expected to attend.
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Avia Angsas
Kta
Arch
Merriam
Jta
National Aeronautication
Ana
Kansas
ASSL
Dorado
Garden City
Great Bend
Independence
Iolu
McPherson
Ottawa
Parsareka
Coffeyville
Topeka
Moline
Concordia
Garnett
Newton
Chanute
Atchison
Dodge City
Wichits
Kans
Lard Infantry
89Th
Watelline
Salina
Workers Meet Sunday for Church Loyalty Campaign
A meeting of workers in the religious census will be held at Methodist Episcopal Church at 3 o clock next Sunday afternoon. About 300 workers will be instructed by Rev. C A Richards, chairman of the census committee. The plan divides work into fifteen groups, each responsible for three precincts of the city.
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Metho
Dist Episcopal Church
C. A. Richards
Lacre and Cascara Laxatives Promoted for Constipation
A 19th or early 20th century advertorial touts cascar a bark laxatives as a natural remedy. It claims cascara improves bowel function for several days with repeated small doses and asserts Indians used the bark to live long.
Dreaming of Singles Sparks Conversation in Bedtime
A whimsical line appears to reflect a couple's banter about dreams of singleness. The narrator recalls telling Ma that he dreamed of being single, prompting her remark that his mind was clearly set on it. Copyright 1225 Publishers Syndicate.
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Publishers. Syndicate
Oil notes show Sedgwick wells nearing pay depth in Kansas
In Sedgwick county seven wells currently produce more than 7000 barrels daily with eight other tests nearing the producing formation at depths between 3000 and 3850 feet. Nearby Harvey county tests advance toward pay level as two drills near 2905 and 3085 feet, while Empire Oil plans three new tests in Butler county. A Marion county test on the Superman swath reports 6 1/2 barrels per hour as of today. Two trainmen were killed and others injured when the Floridan passenger train crashed into a freight near Mounds Illinois.
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Wichita
Kan
Sedgwick
Harvey County
Neiman
Leffelman
Empire Company
Hillsboro
Marion County
Mounds
Illinois Central
Chicago
Orida
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