Kansas primary bill sparks April election discussion
The Kansas legislature considers a presidential preference primary in April in presidential years with a state primary in August and general election in November, plus municipal primaries and elections, raising questions about benefits and political impact amid rising election activity. The piece also notes public figures commenting on court martial and foreign affairs.
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Kansas
Aufoe
Lawel
Best offer heard as Britain poised to propose driving changes
The Arkansas City Traveler notes potential reforms from state examiners including one armed driving, 33 mph cornering, driving after drinking, misusing stop signs, and unsafe passing on hills. The piece suggests many drivers would pass ordinary tests despite risky behavior, spotlighting primary accident causes.
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Simultanmanic
Arkansas City
Local Society and Town News Highlights
Mrs F F Gay, daughter of L Bullene, visits from Topeka. P Mugan to Kansas City for future home. plans a Westport area store. University Senior Class hosts Julia Watson for a reception series. Indian Agent John D Miles sworn in for a new term. Chariton Bell open real estate and loan office over Leis drug store, planning farm and property deals. Judge Bell noted as a respected lawyer.
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F. F. Gay
John D. Miles
Weaterday
Fifty years of progress and local notices in early Lawrence
Twenty five years ago report details Mrs A Bigelow hosting friends. Howard Parker attends Topeka semi centennial. Mrs Theodore Poehler and others plan trips to Hot Springs. Lawrence plans paving growth with over twelve miles of brick pavement by year end. Fortieth anniversary of Lawrence Turnverein features drills, concert and dance. Mayor Keeler speaks. real estate purchase nearby. Mrs A Bigelow entertains Miss Mellie Brock's circle.
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Sleslie
Brock
Howard Parker
Topeka
Theodore Poehler
James Means
Les
Hot Springs
H. J. Whitcomb
Toneka
Fe i Wishard
Yola
H. B Asher
Lawrence
Kansas
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Sigeeta
Lawrence Turnverein
Boffinger
Keeler
E.M. Hopkins
Seto
Tenneser Bullene
Willey
Haskell Ave
Seton
James Clerks
Mellie Brock
Wichita county seat election set for February 8
In 1887 the Wichita county seat race pits Coronado against Leati for the courthouse amid bitter feeling. Discussion of relocating the state capital from Topeka persists in Topeka.
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Wichita County
Coronado
Leati
Topeke
Courthouse opens as Hutchinson-Reno officials help move
Hutchinson Reno county officials and volunteers toil to move into the new county courthouse worth 450000 dollars, opened for business yesterday. Other items note Baldwin Ledger sale to C P Dorsey in Beloit and several local deaths including John Bishop of Larned who hanged himself, and Harry McHenry near Uniontown who shot himself as police neared a car. A post mortem showed Charles Prince died of natural causes, while his widow Rosie Prince and E G Norris were released after the probe into alleged love letters.
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Hutchinson
Reno
Baldwin
C. C. Smith
Beloit
Kan
Baldwin Ledger
C. P. Dorsey
Smith
Halstead
Minneapolis
Marysville
Larned
John Bishop
Rosie E. Prince
E.G. Norris
Quincy
Prince
Menace of Rabies Prompts Urgent Rabies Advice
Rabies remains a serious threat with rising dog bites. Pasteur anti hydrophobia treatment, when given promptly, often halts disease, but delayed care can be fatal. A Philadelphia case of a 14 year old bitten on the ear near the brain shows time is critical. England’s muzzling law and strict dog control cut rabies cases from 672 in 1895 to 6 by 1900.
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Pasteur
Philadelphia
Ieare
England
Wales
Lawence merchants urged to halt open flask sales
The Women's Bible Class of West Side Presbyterian Church voted January 25 1931 to endorse P B Lawson's letter calling attention to open flask sales by Lawence merchants. They say the practice seems to encourage law violation and deserves public censure.
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Journal-World
Women's Bible Class
West Side Presbyterian Church
P. B. Lawson
Weather outlook for Kansas hints mild temperatures tomorrow
The Weather Bureau reports no cold weather in sight for Kansas with gunshine in the middle west and comparatively high readings in the northwest. Temperatures may dip slightly tonight in eastern Kansas while western areas reach around 82 degrees, with remaining parts staying above freezing and highs near 60. Mountain rainfall noted in the state over the last 24 hours.
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Topeka
Middle West
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Sai
Flora
Centenary Methodist Church to Host Special Pageant
A special program at Centenary Methodist Church of North Lawman features a pageant with material numbers and a short talk by Rev. F. C. Hesse. The event, sponsored by a missionary fund, offers a community pageant to celebrate with planned participation and readings.
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Satyr Seat Mystery in Garden Death at Querdling Estate
In a fog of fear surrounding Annabelle Querdling's death, Jimmie Haswell and cousin Donald Wade assist Inspector Richmond as Evelyn Blake returns to London for counsel. The garden memorial with a carved satyr and broken statues becomes the scene of a fatal fall or push. The gathering reveals hints of letters, romance, and family tensions amid police scrutiny.
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Donald Wade
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Evelyn Blake
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Evelyn
Lionel Duckworth
Fhlyn
Jimmis
Pelters
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Donald
Marjorie
Tee Girls
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Atstake
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Patty Y
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Queen's Gate
Ichmond
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Force
Seuler
Yard
Sik An
vanDoy
Annabell
Sedre
Duckworth
Snow King and Peggy's Magical Time Trick Skating
Peggy asks the Snow King a question during a skating plan on Eye Pond. The Little Black Clock turns time forward fifty days to reveal a clear skating day and a sleigh ride with the Snow King narrating tales from his world. They part after a moonlit, jewel bright farewell.
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Snow King
Eye Pond
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Tekles
John
Tomorrow Pig Presents Flashes of Life
AP report from Raleigh details Felix Wright's seven year confinement ending in gubernatorial pardon for alleged unlawful entry after contacting a girl against her father’s wishes. Parole notes his prior trespass arrest in visiting the girl, and the case led to burglary charges by the girl's father. New York dispatch notes African hazards and a Uganda visit. Ruth Hardy, a Brooklyn teacher, recounts an incident involving a trap and a hippopotamus. London report notes Kensington hotel to grow sidewhiskers for waiter distinction.
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Raleigh
N. C
Felix Wright
Gardner
Wright
New York
Africa
Ruth Hardy
Brooklyn
Uganda
London
Kensington
New York Social Roundup and Global Briefs
New York notes market a fare volumes sale with autographs and manuscripts priced above a thousand dollars. Riviera amusements include Nice Roulette and dominos while Bishop Manning speaks at a New York church club dinner after Ben Lindsey’s cathedral visit. Wickersham voices sympathy for Manning amid recent press on massage. Cardiff reports whale shipping wealth at war, with J C Gould claiming 12 million dollars, later losing it in 1925 and reconvening British Norwegian whaling ties. Fotcha Turks arrest villagers opposing alphabet modernization after hockey fines. Charleroi reports faithful dog of Alexander Trigaux shot after guarding his body. In Rowno, Sral Kaufman cancels divorce, choosing death as separation after a family council blocks sixty heirs from court assistance.
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Car Accessories Stolen from Two Cars on Indiana Street
Police report two thefts of wheels and tires from cars in Bloomington yesterday afternoon and last night. D. M. Purdy of 908 Indiana Street said a wheel and tire were taken from his car in a garage the night before. Walter Trask of 3137 Indiana Street reported a similar theft from a car parked behind the chemistry building on the campus.
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Indiana Street
Walter Trask
Officers Respond To Lake View Clock Theft
Deputies Vogler and Nieder were alerted to a theft at the Lake View club house after a clock and mirror vanished from a visitor's new Buick. Patrols checked an old Pontiac tied to tourists near Lake View but could not locate the occupants. A grass fire from a trash burner on 1528 Kentucky Street prompted a fire department call. no damage reported. Robert Karr, riding a motorcycle at 717 Mississippi Street, was cited for speeding on Oread Avenue and must appear in police court Monday.
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Walter Nieder
Lake View Club House
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Kentucky Street
Yesteray
Robert Karr
Mississippi Street
Oread Avenue
Karr
Cars Collide at Corner Near Missouri Street
Cars driven by Carl Rice Parsons and Mrs Ruth Winston collided at the corner of Seventh and Missouri streets last night. No one was injured in the crash.
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Ruth- Winston
Millnois Street
Seventh
Missouri
National C O C Issues Bulletin
The United States Chamber of Commerce reports that reviving public confidence is key to restoring normal business activity. City chamber reports from across the country show early signs the depression’s dead center has passed, with modest activity gains and improved employment. The bulletin stresses that future upswing depends on confident business planning by leaders and public agencies alike.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Varnum
Kansas Girl Made Happy by California Fig Syrup
Mrs. Roy Morse of Kansas City reports her daughter Dora Mae improved after using California Fig Syrup for constipation and fretfulness. The ad claims the product relieves colds fevers headaches and aids digestion and appetite while promising genuine bottles bear the California name.
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Dora Mae
Wes
California
President redefines customs examiners as frontier defense corps
Paris AP reports President Domergue decrees that the corps of customs examiners becomes an independent military unit to join frontier defense troops on mobilization for war. The bulletin warns extra sessions create uncertainty while Congress may be asked to fund public improvements and government needs before session ends. Fischer's advertises Moen's WALK-OVER tan guards at half price for January clearance.
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Chamber of Commerce
Paris
Domergue
Corps of Customs
Frontier Defense Troops
Moen
Fischer
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Gly-Cas Proclaimed To Restore Health In Patient Testimony
Mrs. Will Burnham of 1836 West Arene reports severe rheumatism indigestion and nervous distress prior to Gly-Cas. She credits the herbal remedy with complete relief and improved appetite motion and vigor. Local shop Round Corner Drug Store Lawrence markets Gly-Cas along with other leading drug stores in the region.
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Gly-Cas
Lawrence
Round Corner
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