Cummins Denounces the Peace League in Senate Debate
In Washington on January 30, Senator Cummins Republican, denounces President Wilsons peace plan detailing that adopting it risks prolonged world war or upheaval against world sovereignty. He pledges support for moral efforts to end the war but opposes a world tribunal and peace without victory. Senate Democratic leader Lewis defends the Presidents proposal and contests Monroe doctrine limits. A McCumber resolution on peace terms remains on the table.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Cummins
United States
Lewis
Ignove
Iown
United
McCumber
North Dakota
Defense Bills Advance in Congress This Week
Washington reports rapid movement on national defense legislation as naval and land forces gain attention. The Army request totals about $460,000 with hearings pending by a Senate military sub committee next week to review universal utilities training and fortification measures.
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Washington D.C
Senate
Mike
Iiuey
Universal
Drainage hearing backs 1800 dollar ditch appropriation
House committee considers an 1800 dollar appropriation for a ditch on the Robinson estate in Grint township. AG Wicks and trustees traveled to Topeka with attorneys to secure approval, while a Senate committee recommended passage. The project drains about a quarter section and ties to district land assessments.
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House Conittee
AL Wicks
Grint Township
Topeka
Ahat
St.shi
Druimare
Robinson Estate
Sjuarter
Zanes
Ole Gee
Thes District
German Food Shortage Signals Spring Supply Crisis
Berlin Food Regulation Board president Adolph Batocki warned in two speeches that Germany faces a very scant spring food supply. He noted about two million tons less wheat and potatoes available for both animal and human use, due to wheat being restricted for feed. He cited neutral ports as a risk factor and said gains from Romania would take time to aid transport, affecting animal product yields.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Adolph Batocki
Food Regulation Board
Herr’ Batucki
Romania
County Debates Abolition of Tax Rebates
County lawmakers consider ending rebates on taxes as a bill passes the house. Douglas County pays the city 2.90 per 100 dollars for collecting special taxes with about 50 000 dollars yearly in such taxes. Rebates reduce prompt payment incentives while shifting funds between the general fund and city.
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J .C. Stevenson
Volunty
S. Metcalfi
Dough
County of
Lawrence
Wagner Lecture by Prof A C Macdougall at Fraser Hall
Professor A C Macdougall of Wellesley College, a renowned music educator, will speak on Wagner and His Music at Fraser Hall on Thursday evening February 1. The lecture, hosted by the School of Fine Arts, is free to all attendees and follows his noted tours including a visit to Kansas University.
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A.C. Macdougiall
Wellesley College
Sill An
Wagner
Fraser Wall
Macdouuzall
Anspiers
School of Fine Arts
Manis Decture
Min Macdougall
Midei
Silaugail
Kansas
Univer
Svork
Mack
Harvey
Dem Rats
Massachusetts
Bitch
Spanell Case Near End in Texas Trial
The Spanell murder trial in Tamora Texas nears a verdict after two weeks of testimony. The state rests its case and the defense awaits sur-rebuttal as Judge FB Duboise prepares final charges and arguments. Spanell faces possible jury verdict on the killing of his wife Caysta Volland Spanell and the shooting of Lt. Col. M. C. Butler of the Sixth U S Cavalry.
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Tamora Sen
Spanell
Alan
M. C. Butler
Sixth
United States Cavalry
Turks adopt Gregorian calendar replacing Muhammadan scheme
Amsterdam Jan 30 report says the Turkish parliament, on government recommendation, formally adopted the Gregorian calendar. The Muslim calendar, lunar based with twelve lunar months, will be replaced by the solar year starting in July. In a separate dispatch, bands near Brownsville report attempted entry from the United States into Mexico and were repelled by troops under General Ricaut.
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Dan
Constanti
Brownsville
Mexico City
War Department
United States
Mexico
Ricaut
Ameri
Douglas County Horticultural Society to mark 50th anniversary
The Douglas County Horticultural Society plans a two day observance for its semi centennial as a leading fruit group west of the Mississippi. The plan aims to revive orchard prosperity, citing past premiums and prominence at Philadelphia 1876 and other expositions. Members like Martin B. F. Smith and William Miller will lead efforts to restore county fruit growth and bird conservation.
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Douglas County Horticultural Society
Philadelphia
Mississippi River
Martin B. FL Smith
Lougies
Trovtguitaral
Lawre
State Horticultural Society
Seciory
Stith
Kansas City
Topeka
St. Louis Exposition
Omaha Exposition
Smith
The
Horticultural Society
William Miller
Orehanl
Invite All The Boys To Hear Charles H Sterr Berg Talk
A large invitation goes to Lawrence boys for a Y M C A lecture by Charles H Sternberg on fossils and collecting. About 260 cards have been mailed to Y M C A members announcing the event to take place tomorrow night at the association.
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Charles H. Sterr
Berg
Charles H. Sternlers
Lawrence
A. W. Bolts
Y. N.C
Y. M. CA
Weather Bulletin Warns Of Snow And Cold Wave
A Kansas weather report notes a likely snow event Wednesday with north regions seeing tonight’s cold spell. Strong winds threaten livestock on ranges as a cold wave builds by Wednesday night.
Turners Celebrate Fifty-First Anniversary in Turner Hall
The Lawrence Turn Verein marked its 51st founding anniversary with a program in Turner Hall. Dr. J. C. Rudolph opened with a German language address recounting the organization’s history and Lawrence chapter. There were exercises by men women and children, German gymnastics on challenging apparatus, and a split men and women’s dancing feature with orchestral music.
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Lawrence
Ober elected president of Chamber of Commerce
H B Ober was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce for the coming year by the executive committee. Evans named vice president, Perkins treasurer, and Sparks secretary, with committees to be announced by the new president at the next session. The outgoing president Guffer said no committee would be drafted without consultation with new officers.
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B. Ober
Chamber of Commerce
Ober
Ann
Wes Evans
Otis Terkins
Wis
L. Sparks
Lawrence
C QO
RB. Guffer
Fe H
Chamber of Commerze
Record Seismic Event Marks Long Lasting Quake
A severe earthquake tremor tracked by the University seismograph lasted over three hours with waves recorded from 156.2 seconds to 11 37, possibly off the east coast of Asia. Professors Ey head and Kester note vast distance and Southeast direction while Georgetown reports major instrument tremors at 5 000 miles from Washington.
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F. Ey
Department of Asses
Avast
Jester
Georgetown University
Kester
Asia
Washington
Y M C A Address By J Ralph Harlow Tonight
J Ralph Harlow of New York will speak at the University Y M C A tonight at seven oclock. Mrs Harlow, a former missionary, will introduce him.
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J. Ralph Harlow
New York
University
Hawley argues for military training in public schools
Hawley defends military training amid a pacifist publication debate. He cites critics like McKeever from Kansas University and Harvard Yale leaders, insisting training builds discipline and steadiness for youths. He warns patriotic war lies ahead if youth are not prepared, urging training during peacetime to prevent future conflict.
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America
Ured
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Harvani
Yale
New York
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Child Welfare
Kansas
Gor
Lem
Hawley
Ma UN
IBOYS Cleb Meeting Features Boxing and Talk at YMCA
Boxing exhibition and a special talk highlight a gathering of the high school boys club at the YMCA gym. Eastman, a former theology student in the East, will speak. The meeting begins promptly at 6 o clock.
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Theigh Schoolers’ Club Ton
Ilub Weiler Eastman
Ar Theologies Seminary
Expensive Education in Douglas County Schools
Douglas County reports show 2300 plus pupils under county supervision with 87 schools and a monthly payroll of 6672.96. Baldwin district leads with 287 pupils, Barber No. 2 smallest with five. Average monthly teacher pay slightly over $61 with 100 teachers statewide. Rural pupil expense averages 3.12 per month, total per pupil across two or more rooms similarly high.
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Barber
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City to study water plant plans and upgrades
City commissioners and the water board will hold a session tomorrow evening to consider plans for enlarging repairing and improving Lawrence Kansas waterworks. Engineers Black and Vetch will present detailed plans and cost estimates as the advisory board prepares a recommended action for the spring.
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Cleland
Lawrence
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Kansas
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Citizens Advisory Board
Thomas Veteh
Water Art History Board
Water Department
Poison in pancake flour kills five in Bankakee Ashkuni
In Bankakee Illinois five members of QO K Mei’s family in Ashkuni died after pancake flour contaminated by a chemical used in taxidermy. The tragedy, reportedly due to a mistaken substitution of sacks, sparked investigations into the flour supply and handling.
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Ashkuni
Ar. Meints J
Capper Picks Out Three Amendments For General Election
Topeka January 3 Charley Mack of Newton outlined state administration aims on constitutional amendments. He urged submission at the next general election of three amendments including state aid for highways and prohibiting state enterprises. Also recommended was a call for a constitutional convention and a one man manager plan for state institutions.
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Kansas
Charley Mack
Newton
Chat House
Sta
Wilmoth of
Cloud
Mack
House
Senate
Ostliné of McPherson
Cold Wave Heads North as Ducks Fly South
The winter warmth waned as ducks moved northward and the river opened between Cameron's Bluff and Topek. Weather forecasts predict a cold wave with snow possible tomorrow and strong winds likely to threaten livestock by Wednesday night. Several Lawrence men plead guilty to gambling while Rogers starts spring garden work.
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Topek
Rogers
Fweather
Weather Bureau
High School Makes 678 Changes in City Teachers
The city schools announce 678 pupil enrollment and multiple staff changes. New courses include ancient history in secondary terms. Miss Eu Heartburg leads ungraded work with Esther Swanson as assistant. Several resignations and reassignments, including Miss Marith leaving New York School for a new post, are noted amid readjustments at Pinckney and Quincy.
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Historie
EU Heartburg
Esther Swanson
Emilia Dewes
Swson
Pinckney
Marith
New York
Postti School
Quincy
Concert for Legislators Featured by Topeka Faculty
Members of the Fine Arts Faculty approve a concert tonight at Representative Hall Topeka. Dean HL Butler and Prof. Carl Preyer are listed as organizers and performers for the event aimed at legislators.
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HL. Butler
Carl. Preyer
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Hall
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