Means Prison Term and Attorney Fined in Bribery Case
Gaston B means former department official was found guilty by a federal court jury of conspiring to bribe government officials and sentenced to a two year term plus a $10,900 fine. Attorney Felder, convicted on a similar charge, was fined $10,000. Both plans include possible appeals as judges denied weight-of-evidence challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gaston B. Means
Department of J
Thomas B. Felder
Cans
Tindley
Federal Grand Jury
Meat
Therir
Felder
Circnit Court of Appeals
Means
Meains
Hiram G. Todd
United States
Postal Bill Challenges House Prerogative Into Revenue
Washington January 30 The postal pay and rate increase bill is approved by the senate and would apply to most mail forms with changes from the original recommendations. It would take effect April 15 this year and expire February 16 1920 with a joint committee to study and report for possible permanent legislation next session.
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Washington
Senate
Coolidge
Postoffice Department
House
Ways and
Banquet set for Lawrence Chamber with noted speaker
Reservations are being received for the annual Lawrence Chamber of Commerce banquet to be held at the Chamber building next Tuesday night. Lou Holland of Kansas City will address the group on Lonking Ahead and Behind, bringing his international reputation in advertising truth. The event will also install R. C. Rankin as president with George Kirchhoff turning over the gavel and special music planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Ten
Lou Holland
Kaneas City
Lawrence
Associat
Holland
R. C. Rankin
George Kirchhoff
Santa Fe Proposes Elkhart Route Rail Line
The Santa Fe uploads a plan to build 56 miles of railroad from Elkhart Kansas south to Boise City Oklahoma to connect with its existing line. The Elkhart and Santa Fe subsidiary will undertake construction and issue 50000 in capital stock. Santa Fe will advance additional funds as needed. Mr and Mrs Tom Herler attended Kansas Day activities in Topeka.
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Washington
Elkhart
Kan
Boise City
Oklahoma
Interstate Commerce Commission
Santa Fe Railway
Santa Fe
Elkhart & Santa Fe
Tom Herler
Topeka
Whitman bill to regulate busses in Kansas
Topeka reports that a Whitman of Preston introduced a bill in the Kansas senate granting blanket powers to the state public utilities commission to charter regulate and prohibit motor bus operation. The measure would set routes determine need issue certificates fix rates tax motor bus lines and require uniform accounting. It marks the first regulatory attempt this session and includes taxes on pneumatic and solid tired buses with funds for road improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Associated Press
Kansas
State Public Utilities Commission
State
Senate
Whitman
Preston
Utilities Commission
Public Utilities Commission
Hegler
Wichita
County Registers of Deeds
Immell
Sharon’ Springs
Nickerson
Whitmatt
Hammond
Burlington
Call of Mound Valley
Laing
Russell
Pawnee Rock
Kansas Supreme Court Review Of Short New Trial Order
An appeal to the Kansas Supreme Court challenges a district court decision granting B J Short a new trial on charges under the blue sky laws. Short was convicted in November for selling stock in a now defunct spark plug company to Dr C R Albright. Attorneys move to quash the information claiming Short was not charged as a principal officer under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.J. Short
Supreme Court
George Melvin
Kansas
Short
Means
C. R. Albright
Bjornstad Promoted to Brigadier General by Senate Panel
Washington reports Col Alfred Bjornstad won promotion to brigadier general after a divided senate military committee vote. Senator Eilkins opposed the nomination, recalling service under Bjornstad in France. Also noted is William M. Holliday of Baldwin securing appointment as notary public and a Camp Fire Girls fundraiser sale planned for January 31 in the Boerne Building.
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Washington
Alfred BI. Bjornstad
Senate Military Committee
Eilkins
West Virginia
Bjornstad
France
William M. Holliday
Baldwin J
District Court
Camp Fire Girls
Rurime Sale
Boener
Snow Storm Halts Trains Across Atlantic States
A major snow storm sweeps New York and New England causing paralyzed traffic. Two feet or more of snow, high winds, and icy drifts block highways and delay mail and milk deliveries. Vermont reports up to three feet. Boston sees five inches. trains halted from Utica to Clyde, with west coast lines stalled and passengers stranded.
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New York
Iran
East
Hudson
Albany
N.Y
Boston
Vermont
New England
St. Albans
Central Vermont
Montpelier Junction
New Hampshire
Maine
Massachusetts
I Uties
New York Central
Clyde
N. Y
Syracuse
Dempsey Taylor Engagement Sets May 29 Birthday Bout
William Dempsey and Estelle Taylor, engaged two weeks ago, announced their wedding date for May 29 in New York. Jack Dempsey plans retirement rumors persist despite engagement. Franco American talks on debts and cooperation surface as Ambassador Daeschner discusses postwar finances with President Coolidge in Washington.
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Los Angeles
Cal
William Harrison Dempsey
Estelle Taylor
New York
Jack Dempsey
Vex Rickard
Tom Gibbons
Washington
Emile Daeschner
Coolidge
United States
France
Associated “Press
Emile Naeschner
M. Daeschner
America
Paris
Life at its Best Institute to be Held at KU
Bruce Curry, ex professor at the Biblical Seminary, will lead a Life at its Best institute at the University of Kansas from February 10 to 15. The program aims to rethink Jesus life and teachings and train students to lead Bible based discussions. Sessions occur in the central administration building lecture room with per student registration fees. Representatives from Kansas State Agricultural College Kansas City University Washburn Baker University and OK University will attend. Religious workers linked to university students are invited to register.
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Bruce Curry
The
Biblical Seminary
New York
White Bible School
University of Kansas
Centra
jUnit
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas City
Washburn College
Baker University
OK University
Marshall Attacks Prohibition Ban At Banquet
Former Vice President Thomas R. Marshall told a National Retail Furniture show banquet in Grand Rapids last night that he opposes prohibition yet fears the growing ease of amending the constitution. He urged following due process and joked about repealing laws to re enact the Ten Commandments and Golden Rule. Also at Plymouth Congregational Church Gaul's Ruth cantata will be performed under Prof H C Taylor with soloists Esther Ott Emine Dorn Marte Hall and Lawrence Cley. Three men Elmer Hyde Stanley Love and Louis Anderson were released by sheriff after investigation into a Ford roadster incident.
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Thomas R. Marshall
National Retail Furniture Sthaal
Pantlind Hotel
United States
Washington
Gaul
Ruth
Plymouth
H. C. Taylor
Esther Ott
Emina Dorn
Marte Hall
Lawrence Cley
Elmer Hyde
Alva
Okla
Stanley Love
St. Louis
Louis Anderson
Tennessee
Cummings
Searches For Negroes In Altus Oklahoma
Authorities in Altus Oklahoma and surrounding regions hunt two black men believed to have robbed and killed 65 year old J W Morgan of Mangum after stopping his car near the west edge of Altus. Morgan walked two miles for help and died from the injuries. The incident follows a separate legal action where the Public Utilities Commission forbids Kansas Gas and Electric from building a power line into Mildred due to cheaper options from Fort Scott Power Co. O J Lane county superintendent is conducting teacher examinations at the court house today and will continue tomorrow.
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Altus
Okla
Oklahoma
Texas
J W. Morgan
Mangum
Attus
Morgan
Desgrees
Topeka
Ka Public Utilities Commission
Kansas Gas and Electric Company
Mildred
Fort “Scott Power Co
Kansas Gas Land Electric Company
Tagee
O. J. Lane
United States Appropriations For Haskell Institute
The U S government announced funds for Haskell Institute for the coming year totaling 191 250 dollars for pupil support 21 400 dollars for repairs and improvements 17 000 dollars for remembring the heat and power plant 3 800 dollars for drainage and 10 000 dollars for repairing and enlarging teachers quarters
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United States
Haskell Institute
Haskell
Plane plan to rush diphtheria antitoxin to Nome
Nome appeals for urgent air delivery of diphtheria antitoxin from Fairbanks to Nome. Roy Darling, a Navy reservist and DOJ special agent, volunteers to fly with a technician to speed relief as dog teams lag. Delegate Sutherland secured approvals to hasten the mission, hoping to reach Nome within hours.
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Washington
Associated Press
Roy
Darling
Department of Justice
Fairbanks
Nome
Alaska
Naval Reserve
Sutherland
Oflaska
Navy Department
Yukon
Soviet Russia
Shenandoah
Los Angeles
Uncle Sam
Scottish Rite Masons Close Reunion Banquet Tonight
Fifty-eighth midwinter reunion of Scottish Rite Masons ends with a banquet at the Masonic temple at seven. Mayor Molliday toasts. Midget class leads the officers Albert Stendle Perry Os Walter Wilson Lawrence and Jesse Bowers Atchison Perry readings by Blanche Phenicie and a Scottish Rite quartet perform. About 150 registrants compare with fall reunion.
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Masonic Temple
FM. Molliday
Albert F. Stendle
Atchison
Prident
Guy E Young
Lawrence
Walter Wilson
Jesse E. Bowers
Study Religion Large Number at Lawrence Banquet
Dr R A Schwegter will speak at the Lawrence Council of Religious Education annual banquet at the Lawrence Methodist church Monday night. The talk, on religion education, follows group conferences with leaders for adult, young people, and children sections. Tickets are in high demand and urged to be secured promptly.
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R. A. Schwegler
University School of Educa[tion
Lawrence Counsel of Religious
R. A. Schwegter
School of Education
Secur
Lawrence Council of Religious Education
Y O'Clovk
Er Methodist Church
George Lo Breeck
N Longaneeker
V. K. Bruner
Banfet
Brotherhoodday Banquet Dull Night At University Club
A Kansas Day event at a church featured the Brotherhood quartet entertaining with humorous songs between dinner courses. University students served the meal under direction of Mrs Lee McCein and Mrs W O Dut terson. Charles W Thomas led singing. Sunday school orchestra contributed. Brotherhood president De W O McConnell presided. Ray Q Brewster noted class growth. J F Watts and W C Simons spoke on class value and attendance. John A Peyton announced next Sunday’s crowd expectations. Transcripts of court cases against Jella Case noted. furnace smoke caused a false alarm at 1146 Tennessee Street.
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Kansas
Lee McCein
W. O. Dutterson
Brotherhood
Charles W. Thomas
de W. 0. McConnell
Brotherhowl
Ray Q. .Brewster
J. F. Watts
W. C. Simons
John A. Peyton
McConnell
Nighin Tipster
New Court Term Set To Begin Monday In County
A reform at The Pele court with Mune begins at 9 o clock as Attorney Melvin is slated to announce setting of criminal cases. Thirty five criminal jury noted. fourteen are murder related. Docket lists 29 diversions and cases including Rosie at Omaha and other indictments. Local bar members Jereny Allaich and Jerry Burdick among others participate in the forthcoming term.
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Hors
Ib Jst
Melvin
le Uiehis
Hugh
Means
Meluck
Darkeed Surat
Agai Rosie
Omaha
Nebr
elairgud wink _ bigany
Bessie
Dacslas
Illes
Jereny Allaich
Jerry Burdick
de W. C1rman
Mina PL
Dimoor
Otingi
Lenis
ML. A. Gorrill
Fragmented OCR Note on Education and Community Work
The readable text mentions assessment, education, and family work with references to members and materials. It hints at a list of examinations and community services, with unclear names and dates, suggesting an incomplete survey or compliance activity.
Pettsville paving project advances at town meeting
Local council discusses street work in Seaton with a plan to repave main roads. Officials promise public access during construction and outline funding and timelines. Citizens voice concerns about traffic, noise, and disruption while inspectors cite safety and dirt removal targets.
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Longworth
la Follette
Frear
Wisconsin
Frank Stockton
School of Business
University
Kansas City, Mo
Baltimore
Dean Stockton
Inu Holland
Associated Ad Clubs of the World
Lawrence Clamber of Commerce
Kans
Alfred M. Bjornstad
Atlantic States
Rickard
Gibbons
AU. S
Bruce
K. UL
Sam
Junvau
Nenane
Asure
Welch
Willlave
Temple
District of Columbia
Coolidze
Lake Wichita
Kat Dun Tilma
Plain Oz Organ
Wil
Brotherhgod Dines
Jela
Justier
Arthi
A.B. C
Tenth
Lincoln
Weber
Jella
W. EL. Muldr
Douglas County
Rogaine
Thalsper
Wbskip
Strin
Ts Commission
Nici
Seaton
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