U S Senate Votes to Join World Court in Geneva
The Senate adopted the adherence resolution to join the permanent world court at Geneva by a two thirds majority. Reservations limit U S relationship to the League of Nations, allow withdrawal, and require consent before court rulings touch U S subjects. Formal steps remain before actual membership, with Geneva filings and presidential communication pending.
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Geneva
Senate
United States
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Senat
White House
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Gorah
League of Natians
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Lave
League
Important development in joining permanent court of justice
Paris reports a joint statement by Premier Briand and Sir Austen Chamberlain praising the U S Senate for approving adhesion to the permanent court of international justice and hoping it is the first step. They noted no decisions were made until Chamberlain returns to London. Diplomatic issues including Germany’s occupation force reductions were said to be settled without friction.
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United States Senate
Permanent Court of International Justice
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Austen Chamberlain
Sir Austen
Mediterranean
London
Germany
Thineland
Jurists Welcome U S World Court Pact News
Geneva reports the senate ratified American adherence to the world court and jurists at a conference on international law expressed gratification. Bethlehem Steel announces 1925 earnings total 19,48,156 for the year, raising 1925-24 comparison to 33,982,742.
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Associated Press
Senate
George W. Wickersham
Conference of Jurists
Ameri
Gethlehem Steele
New York
Bethlehem , Steel Corporation
Maximilian’s library at California goes to public reading
The University of California in Berkeley holds 9,000 volumes once owned by Emperor Maximilian of Austria. Don Jose Maria Andrade and Hubert Bancroft aided the transfer before the collection joined the UC Library in 1901. Also, Emporia Teachers College will publish annual scholarship contest winners in Teaching, including Lawrence residents Paul Onley Harold Allen and Dorothy Horton, among sixty nine names.
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Austria
Mexican City
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Leipzig
Germany
Hubert Holge Bancroft
Bancroft
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Emporia
Kan
Emporia Teachers College
Teaching
Paul Onley
Harold Allen
Dorothy Horton
Library
Lawrence
Oppose World Court by Blue Mound Farmers Union
The Blue Mound Farmers Union elected officers and held an oyster supper then passed a resolution opposing the World Court. It argued the Court would be ineffective, entangle the U.S. in European affairs, and drain the treasury, favoring the Hague Court instead and urging Congress to keep the nation free from the proposed court.
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Congress
Tax vote delayed as Senate debates income tax plan
The Senate opened debate on the tax bill amid opposition to hurry action. Senator Norris urged delaying a final vote past March 15 and postponing or refunding income tax payments, but Chairman Smoot said such changes were impracticable. Smoot claimed 2,300,000 would be relieved while March 15 obligations of $609 million remained. Several members urged early action while Democrats pressed repeal of the estate and publicity provisions of the tax law. Antinoe crew rescued at sea after freighter incident. all 25 aboard saved by U.S. and British rescue efforts.
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Fiinance Committee
Norris
Nebraska
Lenroot to Run Again in Wisconsin
Washington reports Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin, who backed the regulars against La Follette in 1924, is expected to announce soon his candidacy for re election. The move signals continued GOP regularist alignment as he seeks another Senate term.
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la Follette
King as chief mourner at Cardinal Mercier funeral
Brussels reports a solemn procession for Cardinal Mercier with King as chief mourner. Prince Leopold and Marshal Foch led the cortege through city streets with wounded veterans, allied delegates, and dignitaries from Belgium and Allied nations. The Ste. Gudule Cathedral service featured a black draped edifice, a grand catapulted bier, and a papal absolution for attendees. The body was later returned to Mechins for interment at St Rambeau’s cathedral.
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Cardinal Mercier
Leopold
Foch
Marines
Place du Gongres
Ste. Sdule
Malines
Monsignor
Miraris
Tensionor
Evrard
Ste. Rombeaut
Maiines
Theatre run by workers in Leningrad yields profit
In Leningrad, most Russian theaters operate at a loss and rely on government support. A unique local stage is run by a factory worker group who perform after factory shifts, staging revolutionary plays with elaborate scenery and declamation. The factory finally reports a profitable year.
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Leningrad
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Moscow
Stockholders of Organization Hold Meeting Tuesday Night
The stockholders of the Reuter organ factory held their annual meeting and elected directors. A G Reuter C B Russell and H T Jost were reelected. A G Sabel and Lloyd E Russell were elected. Reports say the business is in good shape with orders enough to keep the factory busy until July. About seventy people are employed, with twenty four pipes in production. Weather and odd notes follow, including temperatures and a partial disability reference, then a mention of Atwater Kent Radio Hanns and Dr Albright the Chiropractor.
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A. G. Reuter
C. B. Russell
H. T. Jost
A. G. Sabel
Lloyd E. Russell
Canada
Gulf
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Kansas Weather Forecast Says Warmer Friday In East
Readings show cloudy tonight with rising temperatures in the eastern portion Friday. Forecast covers Kansas City Hutchinson Emporia Wichita Ottawa Topeka Salina Coffeyville Pittsburg and Arkansas border areas with clear roads in most zones and fair roads in Salina Coffeyville.
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Kansas City
Hutchinson
Emporia
Wichita
Ottawa
Topeka
Peterson Case Argued At Topeka In Bribery Probe
In Topeka the Peterson defense argued for dismissal of bribery charges tied to former state bank commissioner Carl J. Peterson and ex governor Jonathan M. Davis. They contended the alleged conspiracy lacked a crime, while the state urged that a not guilty verdict does not prove innocence.
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Spens
Otis E. Hungate
Shawnee County District Court
Peterson
Jonathan M. Davis
Anthony L. Oswald
Hutchinson
Walter Gramly
Eyx
Davie
Mey
Ralph T. O'Neil
American Legion
Kansas
Davis
John J. Schenck
Wrtto
Randal
Harvey
Bavig
KU Dropouts Hit Second Semester Enrollment
About 240 University of Kansas students were ineligible to reenroll for the second semester due to low grades. Across schools the rates were similar: Liberal Arts 186 of 2500, Engineering 40 of 530, Fine Arts 6 of 400, Law 9 of 128, Pharmacy about 4. Total noon registration reached 4480, up 224 from last year and 297 from the previous semester. Late registrants incur a late enrollment fee.
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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School of Fine Arts
School of Law
School of Pharmacy
Skating title race narrows in St John meet
Charles German of St John wins the final heat in the 440 yard senior race at the world amateur skating meet in St John New Brunswick. Eddie Murphy of Chicago places second and Lew Morris of New York third with a time of 38 35. The report notes Franco plans a transatlantic leg resuming Saturday from Cape Verde to Fernando de Noronha Brazil 1452 miles.
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Chicago
Lew Morris
New York
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Paulen Speaks at Corn Conference
Des Moines January 28 AP Gov Ben Paulen of Kansas spoke at the corn states conference urging relief for the agricultural situation. He said Kansas people back the movement wholeheartedly and stressed it is an economic, not political, effort seeking a remedy beneficial to the region and nation.
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Kansas
Night's International Radio Tests Attract Broadcasters
After battling static and storms the third international broadcast tests drew hopeful radio experts. Ten foreign stations were heard across Europe and South America with reports from Berlin Madrid Lima Buenos Aires Vienna Moscow and more. Tonight foreign broadcasts run from 11 to 12 o clock eastern time with American stations at 10 p.m. for an hour.
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Unable to Itear Europe radio enthusiasts fail to hear broadcasts
Report describes radio hobbyists across homes with five to eleven tubes on powerful setups failing to receive any signal from Europe. The wall of static and distortion blocked carrier waves and regenerative squeals, marking a disappointing week for amateur reception. Several super receivers will attempt one last time tonight to reach stations 6,000 to 7,000 miles east, but no truly enthusiastic contact is found.
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Lawrence
Here
Europe
Lawrence High School activity days plan afternoon hour
The Lawrence high school announces activity days on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. At 10 30 students may devote one hour to activities outside class. The Dramatic Club literary societies glee club Hi Y Y W A and Budget are among the options available.
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Hi-Y
Lawrence Hich School
Kansas committee named for road conference
A five member Kansas committee was named by Governor Pavlen to join in the street and highway conference summoned by President Coolidge. Delegates include John W. Gardner Marion chairman of the state highway commission and Mayors B F Copley Wichita W W Gordon Kansas and James E Thomas Topeka, plus Sheriff Oscar W Carlson Topeka president of the Kansas Association of Sheriffs. Clean-Up Sale Douglass Radio.
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Coolidge
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W. W. Gordon
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Court To Convene Monday Morning In February Term
The February term docket lists thirty-one criminal and one civil case in Douglas County. Jurors must report by 2:00 PM Monday at the courthouse for criminal proceedings. The bar association will set a schedule later this week. Notable cases include State versus Bossie in a bigamy matter and Arthur Jella in grand larceny and related charges. The City versus Jackman concerns electric lighting permits in Lawrence streets and alleys.
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Douglas County Bar Association
Bossie
Arthur Jella
Lawrence
Jackman
May and May Not Dismissal of City Attorney Battle Tonight
Mayor Holliday said a vote may occur tonight on the dismissal of the Jackman case and on firing Walter Thiele as city attorney in the suit. Thiele refused to dismiss under a prejudice ruling, arguing it would bar the city from renewing its rights. Commissioner Stevenson opposed dismissing the case and likely will oppose Thiele’s removal as attorney.
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Jackman
F.M. Holliday
Walter Thiele
Thiele
L C. Stevenson
Indictments Expected in Osage Death Conspiracy Case
Oklahoma City reports indictments likely against individuals aiding the government probe into the Osage country death conspiracy. The federal grand jury that charged W. K. Hale and John R. Ramsey with killing Henry Roan is to reconvene February 12 at Guthrie. New testimony reportedly implicates Pawhuska businessman and links to the Vaughan case involving W. W. Vaughen, George Bigheart, Hale, and Ernest Burkhart.
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W. K. Hale
Bosan
John R.° Ramsey
Fairfax
Guthrie
Hale
Ramses
Henry Roan
Pawhuska
the Times
W. W. Vaughen
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Osage
Oklahoma Cit
Vaughan
George Bigheart
State University Hospital
Ernest Burkhart
Separate air corps proposal eyed in army bill
Washington January 28 creation of a separate air corps in the army akin to the navy's main line was proposed today in a bill by Representative Wainwright Republican who heads the house military committee He urged the move as a political shift in military organization with backing from Wank a former assistant secretary of war as acting for the committee.
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Washington
Army
Maine Corps
Navy
Wainwright
Per Wank
House Military Committee
Fights Way Over Ice to Secure Help
Muskegon, Mich. Jan. 28. Theodore Graham Jr of the two Indian buster reports seven men aboard a buzard bound for the lake require food and fuel after fighting a mile over floating ice to reach shore and notify the coast guard station.
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Muskegon, Mich
Theodore Graham, Jr
Tco
Coast Guard
Asichivan
Gaie
Kansas Farmers Union seeks private bank charter in Kansas
Kansas officials weigh legality of a private bank under existing laws as the Farmers Union Bank seeks a charter. Attorney General to be asked to issue an opinion. The union faced denial to open a state bank in Lawrence Lyndon due to sufficient banking facilities and plans to operate as a private bank. Mandamus action may follow if authority is denied.
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Telpeka
Kan
Kansas
Farmers’ Union
Ban Syndon
Roy L. Bone
Mel Bone
Lawrence
Lyndon
Bone
Prices and pressure in grain futures debate
Washington reports show grain buyer G. Winter backing current pricing against the Caraway bill. Opponents warn removal of futures risks wild price swings harming dealers and producers. Cunningham of Winthrop and Company flags danger to food industry function. Senator Capper notes speculators can move prices, while the Caraway bill could worsen farmer straits. a new system is needed, not abolition.
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Red’ G. Winter
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Hooe
Cunningham
Winthrop and Company
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Chico
Capper
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Prince of Wales Injured in Hunting Fall at Lilfe Shelton
The Prince of Wales sustained a fractured left collar bone after being thrown from his horse while hunting with the Fernie hounds at Lilfe Shelton. He telephoned his secretary to report the incident and is returning to London for medical care. Doctors do not expect a hospital stay. This marks his second fall in two days and his fifteenth riding accident since last autumn.
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Fernie
Lilue Shelton
London
Melton Mowbray
Leighton Buzzard
Wakatsuki Named Interim Premier After Kato Dies
Tokyo January 28 AP Wakatsuki Reijiro is appointed premier ad interim by Prince Regent Hirohito to replace Viscount Takaaki Kato who died early today, ending Kato’s term. Wakatsuki previously headed home affairs in Kato’s cabinet and leads the Kenenseikai party as the diet is prorogued.
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Reijiro Wakatsuki
Hirohito
Wa Akatsuki
Takaaki Kato
Keneseikai Par
Viscount Takaaki Kato
Students Urged to Avoid Cars on KU Campus
The University of Kansas Men’s Student Council called on parents to dissuade students from bringing cars to campus. The council cited pedestrians’ safety and potential moral and academic declines, noting similar actions in prior years. University officials supported the stance, while a campus meeting also debated speed regulation and social penalties for speeding.
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University of Kansas
Univer
Ody
Robbery Suspect Denied in Independence Arrest
Carl Orton also known as Carl Smith was arrested at Parsons on word from authorities in connection with the robbery of a local filling station here last night. He was brought here and positively identified by attendants from two stations robbed in November and December as the man who did the hijacking at that time. He had the exact amount of money taken from the station when arrested and denies guilt.
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Carl Orton
Carl “Smith
Parsons
Aloes
Parsor
Smith to Seek Republican Nomination for Attorney General
William A. Smith of this city, assistant attorney general for three years, announced his bid for the Republican nomination in the August primaries. He would succeed Attorney General G. B. Griffith, who will retire in 1927. Smith, a Washburn law graduate, has held public roles since 1914 and served in the Mexican border guards and the Thirty-fifth Division in France. He pledged to enforce state laws to the best of his ability.
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Kundan
APY
William A. Smith
Kansas
G. B. Griffith
Captain Smith
Vera
Washburn Law School
Kansas National Guard
Jefferson County
France
139Th Infantry
Argonne
Smith
Public Utilities Commission
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Genral
Negotiations Resume in Philadelphia Coal Talks
Philadelphia January 28. Coal miners and operators resumed negotiations with no formal program in sight as all proposals were rejected by one side or the other. Congressman Benjamin M. Gallagher said he submitted a plan to the conference but would not release it. Beth John L. Lewis and Major W. Inglis said they had not examined it. Washington January 26. Representative Little of Kansas urged government wheat purchases at 1.50 to 2.00 to curb speculative buying. A line about a train of sixty five freight cars will be needed to move bedding for the world’s largest hotel in Chicago.
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Benjamin M. Galder
Beth John L. Lewis
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Little
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