State Senators Have Busy Week
State senators in Topeka pushed through a week of legislative activity as 83 bills opened and 120 new measures were filed. The senate debated tax reforms amid a rush to revise tax laws and mortgage registration rules while rejecting a biannual tax on college fraternity houses. Other actions included calls to fast track the Missouri River deepening project and consideration of motor bus regulation and the pure seed bill. A search for a missing Kansas woman began after she failed to arrive home in Elsinore.
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Township treasurers urged to publish annual reports
Topeka Kansas January 31 Associated Press many township treasurers are failing to publish their annual reports as required by law. O W Little field secretary Kansas press association asked attorney general B Griffith to write county officials to remind treasurers of the law and penalties for noncompliance.
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Washington Protest Over British Potato Embargo
Washington January 31 state department renewed protest against Britain's embargo on American potatoes. Delegation from Maine urged vigorous action to protect potato growers. Embargo announced by Britain in December citing potato bug concerns. Governor Brewster and Senators Fernald and Hale led the Maine group at the department and White House.
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Chaplin in Limelight Amid Reports of Divorce Settlement
In Los Angeles, lawyers for Chaplin's new wife Liza Grey Chaplin say negotiations are under way for a financial settlement. Chaplin remains silent, while a Beverly Hills valet repeatedly reports no news and that all is well between Chaplin and Mrs Chaplin.
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Washington farm relief hearings to invite president panel
Washington understood to invite all members of the president's agricultural commission to testify before the House agricultural committee. Representatives of farming organizations to appear as hearings begin Monday. Goal to draft relief legislation for action this session. Influenza rages in England with many deaths though rates lower than last year. Japan adopts metric weights and measures.
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Seven More Deaths From Severe Cold Reported
New York state records seven additional deaths attributed to the storm in the last twenty four hours. A man froze to death and a two year old child died from exposure at Syracuse. Two men were killed near Saratoga Springs when a locomotive was wrecked in the storm.
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Diphtheria serum relay to Nome by dog team
Across Alaska a relay of anti-toxin moves toward Nome to combat a diphtheria outbreak. Leonard Seppala leads a 20 dog team carrying 300000 units from Kaltag toward Nome, while steamship Alameda departs Seattle with 1100000 units for Seward to join the effort. The epidemic has claimed five lives and tests the remote rescue network.
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House to vote on postal bill in return to Senate
Washington January 31 the house agreed to vote next Tuesday on sending back to the senate the postal pay and rate increase bill. House leaders say it contains revenue legislation the senate had no right to initiate. Chairman Green of the ways and means committee was to propose return of the measure. The vote date was set to ensure full member attendance. The measure had been passed by the senate yesterday and reached the house today. Coolidge approves measure for a general veterans hospital near Rochester Minnesota with an observation ward for tuberculosis patients.
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American minister expelled from Romania over new law
Order issued by Romanian authorities requires Rev Daniel Hurley an American citizen to depart within 15 days with no charges filed. The expulsion stems from a new law granting authorities power to remove foreigners deemed undesirable.
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Legislators Visit KU Campus for Lunch and Tour
The Kansas House Ways and Means committee with 21 representatives and 11 senators will tour the University of Kansas campus on Monday. They will lunch at Commons, meet university friends, and, after lunch, be escorted by Chancellor E. H. Lindley on a buildings tour. A 4:30 PM meeting will discuss university needs, followed by dinner at fraternity houses and attendance at the Oklahoma basketball game in Robinson gymnasium.
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TWO CARS RECOVERED IN LOS ANGELES
Two stolen motor cars were recovered in Los Angeles this week, one a seven passenger Hudson touring car owned by University of Kansas professor George C. Shard, stolen December 10, found by University police chief Moran, and the other an Essex coupe owned by H. B. Bullene, stolen November 6, located by the LA county sheriff. Shard had not been notified of the recovery.
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Weather Wave To Return Tonight In Kansas City
Kansas City area forecast shows the thermometer dropping to ten degrees above zero tonight with zero likely in exposed spots. Cold conditions expected to continue through Monday per local weather observer Conner.
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February Term Opens With Criminal Trials In Douglas County
The February term of district court in Douglas County opens Monday morning at the courthouse with criminal cases to be tried during the first three days. Jurors are summoned for 4 a.m. Monday. Trials include Archie Level liquor case, Clarence Renean statutory offense, Arthur Jeila burglary and theft of four rugs, Chester Conley intent to kill, Bud Rader and Harry Boyle theft of a Ford coupe, and Ralph Fiscel embezzlement. Mrs Mollie Jeffries murder case awaits Supreme Court ruling on evidence motion. may be reached later in term if reversal occurs. The Douglas county bar meets Monday afternoon to set civil cases.
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Herrin Quiet After Coroner Finds Gun Deaths Involving Klansman
Herrin Illinois January 31 The coroner s jury concluded S Glenn Young a Ku Klux Klan liquor raider died from gunshot wounds at the hands of Ora Thomas deputy sheriff Thomas was killed by Young Ed Forbes and Homer Warren the other two slain were killed by unknown parties The town remained quiet though tensions rose over a police officer s potential dismissal amid Klansman ties
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House Damaged by Fire at 1245 Dread Ay
Fire at 2 30 afternoon damaged a ten by ten foot roof hole from sparks in chimney at Mrs Caulk home 1245 Dread Ay. City fire department used chemicals to extinguish blaze with no interior damage. House owned by Mrs Gibbs.
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Weather Outlook and Tragic Local Incident
Washington January 31 weather outlook shows upper Missouri and lower Missouri valleys near normal to below, with mild to moderate temperatures early and late week and warmer midweek in plateau regions. A cold spell affects the northern Rocky Mountains first half, then again second half. In local tragedy, Walter Binghman 30 kills his infant Anna and son Walter Jr in Coventry. father dies of heart disease while trying to save them. Edward Vail of this city receives notice of appointment by President Coolidge to the Naval Academy visiting board after Annapolis training.
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Klan Seeks Rehearing In Kansas Ouster Case
The Ku Klux Klan asks Kansas Supreme Court for a rehearing arguing the court erred in ouster ruling over its foreign corporation status and interstate commerce involvement. Klan contends lodge dealings and non profit acts fall outside state jurisdiction. decision possible next week.
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Broadcast Program by WGY to Feature KU Alumni
WGY Schenectady N Y will air a 7 30 pm program of college and university cheers and song with KU alumni performing Um a Jayhawk and Rock Chalk. About 400 alumni from 45 colleges confer in this event led by M A Havenhill and Cr A Harris. Messages should go to the Edison Club Schenectady or the Kansas Alumni Association Edison Club Schenectady.
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Examinations for end and third grade certificates
Nine district teachers take examinations today at the office of O J Lane co superintendent of schools. names include Esther Breceisen Lucile Cox Leroy Harris Minnie M Jones Blarguerite McCall Ithiel Murray Irene Stanley Slavens and Clarence H Smith of Lecompton and Baldwin. Joe Slas aM Pick Up Several Floater. Kansas City police drive tramps and beggars from the city increasing floaters in nearby towns. Seven were picked up overnight and held, then sent away after Chief Douglas warned of life’s end. W Hunter Receives Appointment Prof W S Hunter head of KU psychology department named to a committee raising 17500000 for the University of Chicago endowment for instruction and research. Radio Sets Complete Hanna.
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Topeka ex governor pleads not guilty to bribery charge
Jonathan M. Davis former Kansas governor pleaded not guilty to soliciting a bribe during arraignment in Topeka. He and Carl J. Peterson state bank commissioner were named in a joint warrant. Davis released on a $1,000 bond for a preliminary hearing February 6.
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Kans City Leader Lou Holland to Keynote Ottawa Banquet
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce schedules its annual banquet Tuesday night with Lou Holland of Kansas City as principal speaker. Ottawa and Topeka chambers confirm attendance. reservations limited to 200, due Monday. Wamego tenor from Haskell Institute to perform with a local orchestra and other musical numbers.
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Hold Up At 639 Lake Street Stuns O W Farmer Dealer
O W Farmer hides and furs dealer at 639 Lake street was held up last night at 7 40 by a man with a four caliber revolver who fired twice, one shot through the ceiling and one through the floor. Frank Tate and another man were in the shop during the robbery. Police link the suspect to other Lawrence hold ups and believe a partner waited in a Ford coupe nearby as the bandit fled west on Lake street. Farmer thinks he could identify the assailant.
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Lecompton Women Organize Farm Bureau Club
The Lecompton Women’s Farm Bureau Club formed at Mrs. Clark’s home in Lecompton. Officers elected include President Mrs Fred Moore and Secretary Dorothy Baughman. County agent Mildred Smith and Mrs. Charles Winter attended. About fifteen members joined the new club.
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Lawrence Public Schools Hold English Conference
Teachers from fourth through sixth grades met at the high school for a conference on oral and written composition called by Superintendent M. Del Manzo. Miss Susan Friend spoke on common errors in spoken English.
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Plans to raise 2500 for year’s work in Lawrence youths
Lawrence Council on Young People’s Activities met at the high school to outline a 2500 budget for the year. Funds will come from benefit entertainment under council sponsorship. The plan includes a boy scout executive and a camp fire girl executive to manage youth programs in Lawrence.
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Apportion Road Cost and Equalization Meeting
County commissioners apportioned the West Campus road cost and levied a special assessment on the benefits district at the January 24 meeting. The board of equalization will meet February 14 at 10 o clock at the courthouse for those contesting assessments. Full payment of assessments is due by March 14, 1925. unpaid amounts incur five percent interest and may be collected over ten years. Boy Scouts of Lawrence plan a mimeographed publication titled The Trail Blazer with six pages, edited by Ralph Childs. Reporters from Troops One, Two, Three, Nine, and Ten will submit troop news. Publication is slated for early next week.
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Joint session for county and township officials set for Saturday
A joint meeting of county commissioners and township officers will be held at 1 o clock at the courthouse next Saturday afternoon. County engineer FE E Trueblood and county attorney George Melvin will outline road plans for the year and duties of township officers. A general organization meeting will plan township activities and a round table discussion will follow on township problems.
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