Kansans debate legislators pay under new law
Topeka January 24 The legislative expense bill won governor signature but legality contested by Attorney General Griffith. Turner the state auditor may withhold vouchers on February 1 prompting mandamus action. lawmakers await court test of the pay law while constitutional daily pay remains three dollars.
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Topeka. Kan
Associated Press
Ben S. Pauten
Griffith
Norton A. Turner
Turner
Solons Wuld
State Supreme Court
Attorney General
House
Senate Judiciary Committees
Math Teachers Meet In Topeka On Interplex Topic
Mrs Louise Av McDonald supervisor of English at Oviedo high school will present Interplex Between English and Mathematics Teaching at the twenty first annual Kansas Association of Mathematics Teachers meeting in Topeka on February 7. Douglas county officers Paul T Evans Baldwin vice president Martha Rayhill Lawrence secretary treasurer. A warrant charging Beth M Meservey president First National Bank of Excelsior Springs with misapplication of funds and false entry issued in Kansas City. Meservey to be arrested and returned for arraignment.
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Louise Av’ McDonald
Oviend
Kansas Association of Mathematics Teachers
Topeka
McDonald
Kansas
Douglas County
Paul T. Evans
Baldwin
Martha. Rayhill
Lawrence
A Arrest Bank
Kansas City
Beth M. Meservey
First National Bank of
Weather outlook across regions shows unsettled week
Washington forecast for the week begins with rains midweek in east gulf states and near normal temperatures overall, while the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys expect snow or rain, cold start and midweek moderation then renewed cold. Plateau regions face early snow, unsettled late, with cold periods and midweek moderation. Kansas remains somewhat unsettled with tonight and Sunday turning colder. Temperature notes indicate a recent stretch above freezing in Larned after a long freeze.
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Washington
East Gulf States
Upper Mississippi
Lower
Missouri Valley
Plateau
Kansay
Bryan Draws 4 Moral Op The Eclipse
William Jennings Bryan held a twenty minute talk with President Coolidge at the White House and said his response to the eclipse is a social call. He was photographed viewing the sun's eclipse and likened it to a democratic defeat, adding the sun will shine again.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
President Coolidge
Alling
White House
Stone Fight Is On Senate Delays Stone Nomination In Open Session
Republican leaders invoked senate rules to end public discussion of Attorney General Stone’s nomination to the supreme court. Senator Heflin sought to speak. Curtis upheld executive session. Heflin later said he would drop the bid to force an open debate. Wheeler indictment talk surfaced but was treated separately.
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Washington
Senate
Stone
Supreme Court
Heflin
Alabama
Curtis
Kansas
la Follette
Borah
Idaho
Hefling
Walsh
Montana
Tee
Wheeler
Richmond Woman Acquitted in Self Defense Murder
Mrs William D B Richmond of Stark Kansas was acquitted in Wyoming after claiming self defense in the murder of her husband four weeks ago when he allegedly forced her to cash a check and threatened her. The body was returned to Kansas City for funeral services as relatives planned support for her.
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Kansas City
Ron
William DB. Richmond
Laramie
Wye
Richmond
William Richmond
Lillian Carter
Stark
Kan
Radio program from WGY to feature KU alumni in Schenectady
Radio WGY Schenectady N Y will air a Thursday January 29 program of college songs and yells by KU alumni. About thirty KU alumni in Schenectady will broadcast the Rock Chalk and the Crimson and Blue. The event begins 7 80 ET equals 8 30 in Schenectady. R R McGee KU class of 1922 is president of the alumni association.
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WGY
General Electric Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Fred Ellsworth
E. U. Alumni Association
Kk. U
K. U
R. R. McGee
Arraign K. C. Cashier in Embezzlement Case
Kansas City January 24 Fred A Day cashier of the Methodist Book concern faces arraignment next Tuesday for alleged embezzlement of 38622 from the firm He is reported to be ill at his home and will travel to Missouri voluntarily with his attorney Also on the page Fine Arts Recital Monday advanced students of the University school of fine arts will perform at Fraser Chapel at 8 pm The program includes vocal and instrumental selections and is open to the public
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Kansas City
Fred A. Day
Methodist Book Concern
Day
Missoney
University School of Fine Arts
Fraserchapel
Sun Eclipse Delights New York as Tempest Clears
New York City and New England witnessed a total solar eclipse under ideal conditions with the corona visible and observers applauding. Despite clouds in Michigan and Ontario, observers at Cornell Yale and aboard a navy airship recorded excellent data while radios and spectrographic tests showed notable results. President Coolidge watched the partial eclipse from the White House lawn as scientists reported record observations and notable temperature drops across Cornell Yonkers and Easthampton. A purple light preceded totality and Baily's Beads and the corona framed the spectacle over a shadowed landscape.
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Associated Press
New York
New England
Michigan
Ontario
New York City
Cornell
Yale
Totality
Los Angeles
Nantucket
Mass
Yerkes Observatory
Iron Mourtin
Mich
Waterbury
Com
Radio Corporation of America
Vassar
Niagara Falls
Cleveland
E. E. Free
Easthampton
Longsland
Weather Bureau
Yonkers
Jupiter
Mercury
Venus
Mitchelfield
Long Island
Baily
Iate
Ito
Bristol company tests reveal radio signals fade near total eclipse
Waterbury Conn Jan 24 Prof W H Bristol and David Grimes reported during today’s eclipse that radio signals faded as totality approached and the wave direction shifted up to eight degrees west. The WDAR test broadcast by Henry R Neely diminished rather than amplified, suggesting dawn twilight conditions affect direction more than amplification. Dr G W Picard of Boston directed four tests with results to be announced to engineers worldwide.
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Waterbury
Conn
Bristol Company
W.H. Bristol
David Grimes
G. W. Picard
Boston
Celestial Eclipse Fulfills Astronomers’ Forecast
The total solar eclipse occurred today at 9 11 Eastern Time, passing smoothly with the moon fully covering the sun as predicted, despite minor cloud cover. Observers in Bronx and beyond witnessed the event with clear skies for most of the spectacle.
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Bronx
Associated Press
Sym
Warrant for Peterson to Be Sought in Topeka
In Topeka Kansas on January 24 a warrant for the arrest of Carl J Peterson, resigning state bank commissioner, will be demanded this afternoon at the county attorney's office. If not issued the attorney general C B Griffith will seek instructions from the governor to act against the retiring official tied to alleged pardon sales during the Davis administration.
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Topeka
Kan
Carl J. Petterson
C. B. Griffith
Paul Heinz
Realtors Meeting Postponed in Laurence After Clark Boulil Death
The Lawrence Real Estate board meeting scheduled for last night was postponed due to the death of Clark Boulil. The postponement honors the individual's passing and affects planned discussions and scheduling. Community members and members of the board are notified of the delay and will be updated with a new meeting date.
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Realtors
Lawrence Real Estate Board
Clark Bouli
Oklahoma Legislature Rejects Child Labor Amendment
Oklahoma City Jan 24 Refusal of the Oklahoma legislature to ratify the federal child labor amendment appears definite. The lower house voted 81 to 24 against ratification and tabled any reconsideration. A majority vote would be needed to withdraw the motion, but a change in sentiment seems unlikely. If the senate acts it will be perfunctory as both houses must join in ratification.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
President Coolidge backs world court to curb war
Washington Jan 24 President Coolidge reaffirmed the administration stance for American participation in the world court. He told delegates at a national conference on the causes and cure of war that joining the court is the next step toward outlawing war. He urged better information and diplomacy to prevent conflict while warning against super-government. He called endowing a permanent international justice body a national responsibility and urged the United States to act for peace without compromising sovereignty.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
United States
Sir. Coolidge
Dawes
Treaty copy of Isle of Pines lost in Senate ratification process
Washington reports the original treaty between the United States and Cuba ceding sovereignty of the Isle of Pines has been lost. Senator Copeland and Senator Borah conducted an intensive search of state department files, but the copy could not be located as the 20 year old treaty nears ratification. Visits to Topeka High School featured Prof. Paul Lawson meeting students aiming for the University of Kansas. Sarlan, 1 pips paresis, has an infected foot and is confined at 1023 New Jersey Street, though he is reportedly improving. Radio sets complete Hanna.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
Isle of Pines
Copeland
New York
State Department
Borah
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Topeka High School
Paul Lawson
University of Kansas
Sarlan
Seames
New Jersey Street
Lawrence chamber delegates back after state convention
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce members who attended the Kansas Association of Chambers of Commerce state convention in Wichita returned to Lawrence early this morning enthusiastic about cooperation. They endorsed a plan to place state educational institutions under a single non paid board and supported zoning law and highway program. Chancellor Lindley received an ovation. Delegates heard from Victor Murdock and William Bailey and many other speakers.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Association of Chambers of Commerce
Wichita
Lawrence
Chancelor
BK. H. Lindley
Broadview Hotel
Lindley
Chamber of Commerce
Victor Murdock
Wichita Eagle
William Bailey
Kansas City Karsan
Dodge Touring Car In Ditch Reported Near Overbrook
Sheriff Cummings was notified by John Miller of a Dodge touring car in a roadside ditch near Overbrook on the Santa Fe Trail. The vehicle has a broken wheel, a frozen radiator, and a broken engine. it has reportedly been there about two weeks. The sheriff has the license number and will locate the owner.
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Sheriff Cummings
John Miller
Overbrook
Licenses due owners urged as patrol calls
In 1925 license season, authorities warn automobile owners to obtain licenses at once. County treasurer’s office busy issuing licenses. many cars still unlicensed in the city. Epidemic notes flag flu and pneumonia spreading in Texas with Hopkins County reporting seventeen deaths and Nacogdoches County reporting 1,000 cases. Delivery truck collision at Ninth and Vermont injures neither driver. Clearing house banks show reserve excess of 41.11 million, down from last week.
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Texas
Dallas
Hopkins County
Nacogdoches County
State Health Department
West End Grocers
Ninth
Vermont
Clearing House
New York
Allies Reply to German Note on Cologne Bridge Occupation
Paris January 24 The allied reply to Germanys protest over continued occupation of the Cologne bridgehead was delivered to the German government today by allied ambassadors. The note repeats the allied position and avoids detailing violations of the Versailles disarmament clauses. The allies dropped the plan to list discoveries by the military control mission, awaiting its final February report for a comprehensive statement.
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Paris
Cologne Bridgeheld
Berlin
Germany
Plans for County Scholarship Contest Outlined
Plans for the annual district scholastic contest were announced at the regular district teachers meeting. The first township competition is set for March 28 featuring spelling writing arithmetic and silent reading with county winners advancing to Latwrgnee on April 4 for further judging. Prizes include fountain pen gold filled Eversharp pencils silver Eversharp pencils and honorable mentions. Committees were named to organize township events and Beatrige Cook spoke on playground work and community activities. Readings by Ruth Johns and Ethel Kindred plus musical selections by Mrs. Oscar Leonard’s students complemented the program. A joint dinner with county district school boards was agreed for the March meeting date.
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Court House
Latwrgnee
Beatrige Cook
Ruth Johns
Bismarck
Ethel Kindred
No .& School
Oscar Leonard
India
Eclipse Delayed by Clouds Over Lawrence Morning Sky
Lawrence residents woke early to view a sun eclipse but clouds hid the event. Between 7 45 and 8 o clock it was darker than usual, with red streaks visible in the southeast when breaks appeared. Some prepared smoked glass while most University students slept through the peak.
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Lawrence
Packers Dispute Dismissed Over Chicago Hog Purchases
Washington January 24 Secretary Gore dismissed a complaint by the Packers and Stockyards Administration against Armour and Company Swift and Company and the North American Provision Company alleging discrimination in buying hogs at the Chicago market. The action followed a mutual agreement to end differences. The complaint had claimed packers refused to buy from hog traders at Union Stock Yards and dealt only with commission men. The packers agreed to buy hogs on their merits regardless of ownership.
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Washington
Gore
Packers and Stock Yards Administration
Armour and Company
Swift and Company
North American Provision Company
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Haskell Hosts Ottawa in Evening College Basketball Clash
Haskell Institute faces Ottawa University at 7:30 p.m. on the Haskell court. The Braves seek revenge after an earlier season win. Dr. F C Allen of the University of Kansas stands as referee. The note ends with a stray sentence about flounders and chameleons.
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Haskell Institute
Ottawa University
Haskell
Braves
Ottawa
Baptists
F.C. Allen
University of Kansas
Plan for Better Summer Session at University of Kansas
R A Schwesser, director of the summer session, announced a plan for a greatly improved ten week two term program at the University of Kansas. Edwin Slosson and several department heads will lecture on recent advances in chemistry astronomy biology physics along with exhibitions of other sciences. About 110 University staff will teach in thirty departments with emphasis on graduate work and options for completing degrees in just over three years. Excursions to Leavenworth Topeka Kansas City and Baldwin hills will augment the term with athletic facilities available. The plan compares favorably with western programs and adds a longer second term with expanded course offerings.
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Kangas
R. A. Schwesser
Edwin FE. Slosson
Science Service
Washington
University of Kansas
Leavenworth
Topeka
Kansas City
Baldwin Hills
University
Southwest
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
W. 8. Johnson
West
Dean Schioegler
Kansan Association of Commerce Meet At Wichita
Reports from attendees of the state conference in Wichita will be shared at Tuesday’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Prominent speakers addressed topics of vital interest to members as delegates carry a message back to their organizations. Attendees named include Dr. F. H. Lindley T. J. Sweeney J. Wagni C. W. Maloney N. J. Kennedy F. T. Stockton H. F. Hoitzclaw I. C. Rankin C. L. Scott George L. Kreeck H. G. Ingham Fritz Meyn Paul Dinsmoor A. D. Weaver.
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Lawrence
Hutchinson
Kansas City
Kan
E. H. Lindley
T. J. Sweeney, Sr
C. W. Maloney
F. T. Stockton
H. F. Holtzclaw
R. C. Rankin
C. L. Scott
George L. Kreeck
H. G. Ingham
Fritz “Meyn
Paul Dinsmoor
A. D. Weaver
J. S. Barrow
CG. L. Scott
Chamber
Wichita Aday
Commercial Organization
Kansan Association of Chambers of Commerce
Wichita
Chamber of Commerce
F. H. Lindley
T. J. Sweeney
J. £. Wagni
X. J
Rain to Play at Bower Anck Theater on Feb 10
The Bower Anck Theater announces the drama Rain, a sensation on the New York stage, will be staged February 10. Final plans for The Magic Ring starring Mitzi in February are possible. The management aims to bring top road attractions to Lawrence to boost theater offerings this year.
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Boweranck Theater
New York
Mitzi
Lawrence
the Bowersogk
United States
Prowlers Reach Taylor Home in Midnight Search
Police were called to 1131 New York Street after 2 am in a prowler inquiry at C. A. Taylor residence. No intruders found. a gray sweater vest and silk hose were located in the yard, suggesting hurried departure by suspects. Radio Parts at Hanun's.
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C. A
Taylor
New York Street
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