Kansas House Hears Gov Allen on Industrial Court Reform
Governor Allen urged a plan to recreate the public utilities commission citing heavy public utility rate case criticism as hindering the court of industrial relations administration. The session touched on auto license fee revision and funding, while members joked about a bachelor lobby and a $10 annual tax on bachelors over 30.
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Topeka
Court of Industrial Relations
Allen
Kansas
Public Utilities Commission
Rious
Court personnel held steady as changes await legislature
Topeka Jan 26 The personnel of the Kansas court of industrial relations will be left intact at least until the legislature provides changes to the court organization Governor Arlen announced today George W Wark whose term expires February 2 will remain indefinitely the Governor said
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Topeka
Kansas Court of Industrial Relations
Arlen
George W. Wark
Weather Kangas Forecast for Fair Tonight and Thursday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and likely Thursday. Warmer temperatures are expected on Thursday, with the west portion possibly warmer tonight.
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Kangas
PLAN A WOLF HUNT NORTH OF RIVER JANUARY 29
A wolf hunt will be held north of the river on January 29 starting at 10 am open to all. No rifles allowed. Boundaries include Union Pacific track to the south Quinlan station to the east Villa Eden school house to the north and the flag stop No 36 line to the west. Captains listed: Ray Anderson East A M Riley South William Tornedon North Dan Doyle West. Roundup near Delaware station. In police court Floyd Harris fined 5 dollars for disturbing the peace for slapping a lady friend. B Shaw fined 2 dollars for jay driving. A motion picture on petroleum history tonight at Fraser hall chapel 7:30 pm admission free. Bible class supper at First Baptist church North Lawrence Thursday night 8 o'clock. Temperatures recorded yesterday and today. Eriksen left for furniture markets in Grand Rapids and Chicago.
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Union Pacific
Quinlan Station
Villa Eden School House
Ray Anderson
A.,m. Riley
Willian Tornedon
Dan Doyle
Delaware Station
Floyd Harris
Harris
B. Shaw
Jay
Fraser Hall Chapel
Bandits Steal 850000 In Checks From Bank Messengers
Kansas City January 26. Three daylight robbers halted a bank courier team and escaped with 850 000 in non negotiable checks. The messengers were being driven in a taxicab to the clearing house when the robbery occurred. Bank officials expect only a few hours of extra bookkeeping to follow.
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Walter
Kansas City
Drovers National Bank
Nct
House to Probe Roads Campaign Financing Hurd Amendment
The House moves to investigate the funding behind the Hurd amendment related to the roads campaign. Lawmakers seek details on donors and financial routes shaping the measure’s support and passage. The inquiry aims to clarify sources and accounting tied to the amendment’s promotion.
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HOUSE
Lambertson Moves to Probe Good Roads Funds in Kansas
Senate action in Topeka details Lambertson of Brown pushing a resolution to investigate funds used to back the good roads amendment. Martin of Reno backs inquiry into railroad contributions and material men financing, plus the broader tax and school measures and anti smoking proposals progressing in the legislature.
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Topeka
Chan
Lambertson of Brown
House
Kansas
Martin
Reno
Davis
Ottawa
County Board of Education
Senate
Brooke
Taylor
Hutchinson
Harrington of
Gove
Herron of
Lincoln
Hi-Y Supper Brings Five Churches Support and Friends
The final Hi-Y supper last night at the city associate building was supported by Baptist, Christian, Congregational, Methodist, and Lutheran church women who prepared and served five suppers. WC Simons spoke on Your Thumb and Four Fingers. Rev No 1 Goehring led the Bible class. The group planned to meet next Tuesday at 7 15 PM with a optional five or ten cent feed hosted by the Sauer committee. Dolph Simons led the program planning with his stunt committee.
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City Associate
WC. Simons
Goehring
Wran
Fred Sauer
Dolph Simons
Stadium Fund Tops $50,000 as Drive Expands
Enthusiasm grows in Lawrence as Kansas stadium union supporters report subscriptions exceeding 50 000 at a Rotary Club noon meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. A large crowd attends an overflow rally at First Christian Church led by Chancellor Lindley as teams push to finish the week’s drive and plan a fast wind up. Volunteers include two downtown office workers and new contributors from DeSoto and local residents like Charles Clark who joined early.
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Kansas Statium-Union Project
Lawrence
Rotary Club
Th C
Nimn
Lindley
First Christian Church
Business Women’s Club
DeSats
Win
University of Kansas
Charles Clark
Funit
Jomnent
Lindsey
Kansas
University
Ecenerdc
Chascellor Lindtiey
Ohio University to Build 63,000 Seat Stadium
Leon B. McCarty, former University football coach, writes from Lawrence praising a successful million-dollar stadium campaign. Funds are subscribed and construction readiness is reported. The stadium will seat 63,000 and occupy an edge lot dedicated entirely to athletic use. A portable stage and dressing rooms will fit one end of the horseshoe for outdoor pageants.
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Leon B. McCarty
Lawrence
Ohio University
Ohio Stadium
Plan To Disband German Forces
Paris January 26 Allied military experts report to the supreme council on a plan for disbanding German military units. The plan aligns with Versailles disarmament and allows Britain a further delay. Two thirds of disarmament to be done by March 1 and full completion by July 1, affecting guards and police and other prohibited organizations. The council is expected to approve the experts conclusions.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Great Britain
Lloyd George
Chancellor Lindley to speak at First Methodist on stadium union
Chancellor E H Lindley will address a mass meeting at the First Methodist Church in Lawrence tonight at 8 15 oclock on the Kansas Stadium union program The event marks his first general public address since arriving as KU president and aims to unite the community around the stadium effort without seeking subscriptions.
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E. H. Lindley
Lawrence
Kansas Stadium Union
University of Kansas
Lindley
Bank of North Dakota probe highlights asset concerns in audit
The North Dakota audit reports the Bank of North Dakota and state owned industries largely align with federal balances, despite criticisms of long term farm loan asset proportions. Total bank assets exceed 1.83 billion with liabilities at 16.5 million and December deposits near 15.3 million. Recommendations call for further audits of the home building association and Drake mill and elevator, citing advisable redeposits of public funds. Officials also inquire into the disappearance of a broker.
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Bismarck
Dan
Bank of North Dakota
State Board of Audit
North Dakota
Loase
Senate
Home‘building Association
Drake Mill and Elevator Association
Jewel connoisseur death case prompts new exhumation probe
An investigation into the death of Richard S. Lawrence, a Madison broker and connoisseur with about 5 000 in cash, bonds, and jewels, is reopened by Dare County Assistant Attorney Theodore G. Lewis. A fourth exhumation may be ordered. prior findings described arranging money and the famed orange diamond valued at 100000, with theories of a studio gift to Queen Victoria and ties to a missing stepdaughter.
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Vianiison
Wisdai
Richard S. Laverence
South Madison
Theodore GG. Lewis
Dare County
Lawrence
Wee
Lawrencse
Lake Monona
South Africa
Louise Vale
Chicaeo
Northwestern
Nepheir
Edward J. Carence
Sid
Nile
Win
Willian Williams
Robert May
Joseph Stevenson
Madison
George Angers Paris Editor Over Attitude in Interview
A Paris edition quotes George angrily criticising the Premier and French press. He vows he will never return to Paris, as the article notes growing tension over his stance on current questions and allied cornell ape.
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Paris
Jao
Blood George
Curent
Cornell Ape
Arwine
Zave
Porrre
Tomei
Cuete
George
Tax Commission Favors Oil Tax In Kansas
The State Tax Commission backs an annual license tax on all oil and gas producers, aligning with Governor Allen. It estimates the plan could raise about 3.3 million yearly, criticizing crude existing laws and calling for shared profits from mineral resources. It notes leases and wells are under taxed and urges conservation as deposits are rapidly depleted. Bridge bids to open tomorrow include Belvoir and a Baldwin-area span at noon.
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Topeka
State Tax Commission
Allen
Kansas
Tax Commission
Arraign Another in Barton Case in Jail Without Bond
In City, Jan 26, Frevl Roberts, just acquitted of a July Holdup on an interurban car, was arraigned on a degree murder charge in the death of Miss Florence Barton. Roberts pleaded not guilty and was remanded to jail without bond. The case ties to Denzil Hester, jailed in wartime trial for Miss Barton’s killing. Also noted is a Siamese habit of universal smoking among children.
Clinics Show Value in Free Tuberculosis Examinations
In Lawrence a free TB clinic drew many attendees despite bad weather. Twenty two individuals were examined by the physician in charge, with researchers noting benefit to educational and corrective health work among children. Records will be sent to family physicians. The Tuberculosis Association representatives praised public health cooperation and the ongoing monthly clinics, funded by Christ seals purchases.
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Lawrence
Clare
Douglas County
Axsovia
Saul
Christma Séals
WILL SEND MEDALS TO RELATIVES FOR VICTORY AWARDS
George C. Brune county clerk reports a war department request asking for the names and addresses of next of kin of Douglas county soldiers who died in service. He will arrange to forward nine locations so medals can be distributed, asking informants to provide the needed details.
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George C. Brune
Douglas County
War Department
Grune
Unwise to Stop Naval Building Says Daniels
Secretary Daniels today opposed halting naval construction for six months on the six great cruisers under way for the American navy. He said stopping work would be fatal and cited world naval trends, urging the United States to proceed with battle cruisers which are not yet commissioned.
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Washington
Dan
Daniels
Boraud
Senate
Enate Naval Committee
United States
TERROR IN LIBERTA LOOMS FROM SIBERIA DISTURBANCES
Helsingfors dispatch to Central News reports alarming unrest in Siberia with peasants besieging towns held by soviet forces and cutting food supplies while eastern regions face bolshevik attacks on peasant communes and widespread terror. A later note estimates energy potential from Niagara falls at seven million horsepower. promotions claim a 25 percent reduction on Wiedemann's Chocolates at 75c per pound.
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Lomson
Siberia
Helsingfors
Bandits In Harding County Treasurers Office Rob Bank Cash
Two bandits broke into the Harding County treasurer's office in the courthouse at Marion C January 26. They struck Treasurer Harry F E with a revolver and knocked him unconscious. The trio fled in an automobile with about $1000 in cash still unaccounted.
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Harding
Marion
Harry FE
Masonic Reunion Opens With Local Musicians Featured
A Mason ic reunion program in Lawrence showcases leading local musicians. The event highlights performances by skilled performers from the community, drawing residents to enjoy a night of cohesive music and local talent.
Scottish Rite Masons hold multiday degree conferrals in Lawrence
This afternoon the Scottish Rite Masons in Lawrence advance degrees from the fifteenth to the twentieth. The morning program featured a musical recital with solos and quartets by Vera Neely, Cate Bar, and others, including Beethoven and Mendelssohn selections. Tonight at 7, Zerball Lodge of Perfection No. 4 plans a 7 pm session followed by conferral of the twenty first degree on candidates at 7:30.
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Lawrence
Mareh—Werner
Elva McMullen
Mareh
Mareh— Berthoven
Mendlesselin
Vera Neely
Sehrecker
Tora — Tielnick
Haro’ Burdick
San Miller
Mazel
Cate Bar ' Sotis
Pyotiel Aherh
Caspsinioniv
Atey
Gola
Laffelt
Sita
Knupo
Harold Bure
T Adams
Lek
Beethoven
Sule
Sulli- Gala Coffett
Phee
Sullivans
Marms Helmick
Helgdak Choris
Messiah
Dandel
Sole
Bmetis
Ubi
Har- Web Burelie
S. Mareh
Immens
Salo
Lord Is
Aves
B. Downie
Dloria Iy Excelsis
Conlothis
City commission weighs filing station at South Park corner
At last night's city commission meeting attended by Commissioner Stevenson and Cleland a petition was approved for a filling station at the northeast corner of the west side of South Park. The sewer department was instructed to determine the cost of pumping supply for the water plant. A state insurance inspection department directive requires a permanent permit to pump river water to ensure a constant river connection as an emergency measure.
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City Commission
Omimner Stevenson
F South Park
Rventer Department
Constant River Connectton
Big mortgage recorded in rapid action case
The 4 million dollar mortgage of Mid o Petroleum Co to Continental Trust Co was fully recorded in a week at the registry of deeds office after all documents were consolidated on the record books due to a lease held in Douglas county.
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Mid‘o Petroleum Co
Continental Trast Co
Regster of Deeds
Douglas County
Merchants Short Course Enrolls Record Prompt
The Merchant's Short Course at the University opens February 7 under Prof H G Lingham. Enrollment mailings of about 500 have gone out, with figures expected to exceed prior years. Entertainment for attendees is noted as a challenge, and housing depends on local Lawrence residents if Union building is unavailable.
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H. G. Lingham
Ingham
Union
Lawrence
University
Stadium Marchers Rain Didn't Halt Kansas Parade
General Committee and divisional teams paraded through rain and snow to boost the Kansas stadium union campaign. The 4:30 p.m. assembly at the county courthouse featured the Haskell band, Kansas football players, banners reading It Can Be Done, and auctions raising funds for the $1,000,000 project.
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Kansas Stadium Union
Greater
K. U
Court House
R. C. Manley
Tiow
Lieut. Lathrop Read
Haskell
Kaw River
Haskell Companies
University
W. J. Baumworther
Sean Flint
Sandy Winsor
Kansas
Kansas girl to complete army nurse training in June
Miss Coetta Youmans of Osawatomie and Lawrence, a KU student nurse who joined the army at the war’s start, will finish training and receive discharge in June. Her family and local friends in Lawrence follow her progress with pride, noting her early volunteer service and ties to Alpha Theta sorority.
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Coetta Youmans
University of Kansas
Kapna Alpha Theta
United States Army
Youmans
Kansas
Miss Youmans
Spoke at Ottawa by Chancellor Lindley and leaders
Chancellor E H Lindley spoke at Ottawa yesterday at the Franklin County Medical Association banquet themed The Beginnings of Medicine and addressed the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce on Human Engineering. He spoke to high school students. Mrs Lindley accompanied him as banquet guest. A campaign note by Clyde Nichols at a Chamber meeting discussed alumni fundraising for a stadium union fund within sixty days after the Lawrence program. Washington dispatch notes farm wage highs in 1920 per Agriculture Dept data. E H Baleo attends Western Nurserymen convention in Kansas City. Welch & Welch Chiropractor appears in the listing.
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E. H. Lindley
Ottawa
Frankin County Medical Association
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
State of Kansas
Lawrence
Clyde Nichols
Chamber of Commerce
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Korea
North Side Hunters
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Grand Rapids
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Trench Press
Belvoir
Baldwin
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Fred Roberts
Kansans City
Siam
Naval Building
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Niagra
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Tiave
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Western Association of Nurserymen
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Kangsas City
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