Kansas House Sees Ed Bill Talks as Lobby for Peace
At Topeka on March 13, Kansas House members reported conference committees near agreement on the education bill. Leaders said progress existed on executive and judicial appropriations but overall deadlock persisted as sessions stretched past midnight. Governor Paulen potential intervention loomed if accord remained elusive amid mounting budget gaps. The water department posted a profit of 2777.77 for 1924, up from 1845.18 in 1923, with detailed costs and consumption figures.
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Topeka
House
Senate
Walter
Ways and Means
Archer
Kan
Associated Press
Solons
Public Service Commission
Paulen
City Water Department
Water Department
City Commission
City’ Water Department
Ice Cream Wagons Face Health Debate In City
At the city commission meeting last night Dr. H L Chambers, city health officer, warned that ice cream wagons spread germs from dusty streets, endangering children. He favored boxed and wrapped sales only if proven safe, while noting similar risks exist in carts. John Lawson urged wagons for residential convenience, and Mayor Holliday said a decision would come at the next meeting.
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City Commission
Lawrence
H. L. Chambers
Holliday
Dr. Chambers
John Lawson
Kentucky Street
Seaman and Washburn Clash In High Scoring Tilt
In Topeka a basketball lineup led to Washburn routing Seaman 111 to 13, with Perry scoring 27, Auburn 7, Netawaka 12, Oskaloosa 6, Linwood 18 and Berryton 3 as part of the afternoon scoring flurry.
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Seaman
Washburn
Perry
Auburn
Netawaka
Oskaloosa
Linwood
Berryton
Scholars Honored in Kansas Alpha Thi Beta Kappa
The Kansas Alpha chapter of Thi Beta Kappa elects twenty six new members at yesterday's meeting, raising total this year to thirty three with seven elected in fall. Five Lawrence students listed. Margery Day previously elected last fall. The roster includes Ferne Crooks and Frank Hunn of Lawrence among others, with several named from Kansas City and nearby towns.
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Council of Kansas
Thi Beta Kappa
University ‘of Kansas
Lawrence
Lawrence High School
Margery Day
Ferne Crooks
Hollis Hedberg
Frank Hunn
Ray Miller
Miss Day
Kathryn Altergott
Kansas City
Don Baker
Syracuse
Margaret A. Boell
Wamego
Helen Bryan
Os' Awatomie
Bernice Christian
Colony
Leo Erbacher
Leavenworth
Edith Jane Grassley
Independence
Hollis ‘Hedberg
Bertha Hosford
Wichita
Minnie Leona Jackman
Bucyrus
Maude Long
Lyons
Robinson
Everett Weinrich
Alva
Okla
Rhea Ensign
Rendondo
Tal
Senate votes to take up world court December
The Senate, by 76 to 2, agreed to consider world court proposals on December 17. Opposing were Norbeck of South Dakota and Dill of Washington. The Democratic resolution for adherence to the court was cleared for action under Senator Robinson’s motion.
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Senate
Washington
Norbeck
Rep
South Dakota
Dili
Dem
Robinson
Arkansas
Martin rejects pension bureau post in Kansas
Charles J. Martin of Wichita former adjutant general of the Kansas National Guard declined a U S. commissioner of pensions appointment. He chose to continue his Wichita law practice citing a more promising field. Senators Capper and Curtis had asked him to serve. This marks the second Kansas offer for the post.
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Wichita
Kans
Charles J. Martin
Kansas National Guard
U. S
Martin
Capper and
Curtis
Kenson
McKinley
Eugene Ware
Kansas
Ratify Protocol Calls for New Peace Exam in Geneva
The League of Nations council ratified the disarmament and security protocol for the next assembly, despite Britain's opposition. Foreign Minister Benes urged preservation of the protocol, noting essential ideas for preventing wars. The sixth assembly in September will probe international peace and armament reduction, including Britain’s proposal for defensive treaties under the League.
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Geneva
Associated Press
League of Nations
Befies
Great Britain
League Assembly
Austen Chamberlain
Dr. Benes
Mr. Chamberlain
Favors Arms Parley
Washington reports President Coolidge sees abroad signs signaling a shift toward disarmament and may push for a naval limitation conference soon after confirming the League project’s status. Lausanne treaty on Turkey relations sent back. Stokes defamation case to jury after judge’s instructions.
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Washington
Coolidge
United States
Kellogg
Adverse Report on Warren Nomination Delayed by Senate Fight
The Senate Judiciary Committee ordered an adverse report on Charles B. Warren’s nomination for attorney general by a 9 to 7 vote. Democrats and several Republicans opposed the report, while Borah voted by proxy from the White House. The panel debated the president’s right to re submit the nomination and anticipated further action on the floor.
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Washington
Charles B. Warren
Senate Judiciary Committee
Borsh
Idaho
Norris
Nebraska
Borah
White House
Coolidge
Cummins
Iowa
Ernst
Kentucky
Spencer
Missouri
Means
Colorado
Harfietd
Oklahoma
Deneen
Illinois
Gill
Reed
Walsh
United States
Senate
Enator Walsh
Warren
Fines Engineer Salary Raised by City Commission
The city commission approved an ordinance fixing the city engineer salary at 150.4 monthly drawn from the general fund with part still paid from the water department. The move reallocates funds between the general and water funds due to increased duties. Oil geologists to meet in Wichita March 26 27 28 with 300+ hotel reservations reported. one hotel sold out. Hanna segments continue with Listen in.
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City Commission
Water Department
City Water Department
Wichita
Kans
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Marvin Lee
Kansans Pay Uncle Sam Too Much Money
Wichita reports that 75 Kansas taxpayers and corporations overpaid internal revenue to H. H. Motter totaling about 100000 dollars. The overpayments will be reported to Washington and, if no other debts exist, checks for reimbursement will be issued from the local office.
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Uncle Sam
Wichita, Kans
Kansas
H. H. Motter
Internal Revenue
Washington
Department
Baldwin Boy Wins County Oratorical Contest in Lawrence
Sixteen year old Baldwin high school sophomore Raymond Barkley won the Douglas County county high school oratorical contest at Lawrence high school. Barkley will represent Douglas County in the district contest Monday night at Memorial hall Topeka. Seven counties compete. Barkley’s oration titled Marshall and the Constitution. Judges were Chaplain Evan A Edwards Prof J C Malin and J B Wilson. About fifty people attended. Janet Coulson played a piano solo. Barkley is the son of Mr and Mrs T W Barkley of Baldwin. No prizes in the county contest district winner receives ten dollars and five dollars to the district runner-up. The Kansas City Star sponsored the county contest last year. George Chamos of Topeka High School, now at University, was last year’s Kansas City district winner and spoke before President Coolidge in Washington.
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Raymond Barkley
Baldwin ‘High School
Lawrence High School
Douglas County
Memorial Hall
Topeka
Barkley
Marshall
Kerulf Eriksen
Kansas City Star
George Chamos
Kansas City
Washington
Coolidge
Women Elect Officers at University Student Government
The Women’s Representative party won a decisive victory in the annual WSGA elections. Katharine Kline was elected president over Black Mask candidate Margaret Phillips by 130 votes. Eleven WR candidates won, with Alfreda Oakes and Margaret Brett the only Black Mask winners.
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Women’s Representative Party
Black Mask Party
Women’s
Black Mask
Katharine Kline
Association
Margaret Phillips
Alfreda Oakes
Fine Arts
Margaret Brett
Sopho
Jackie Stice
Nellie Davis
Dorothy Luxton
Helen Buchanan
Lillian Bridgeman
Doris Hestern
Frances Mack
Marjorie Chadwick
Eleanor
Poultry Demonstrations by Prof Taylor in Douglas County
Specialist Prof D J Taylor from Kansas State Agricultural College will lead a series of baby chick raising demonstrations in Douglas County Monday and Tuesday. A Monday night meeting at 8 at the Chamber of Commerce is open to the public where Taylor will discuss chick care. Demonstrations include Mrs Coffee farm Monday 2:30, Mrs A K Hayden yard Tuesday 10, and Mrs Floyd Kalb Blackjack area Tuesday 2:39. Also 1,000 feet of new fire hose were tested by the fire department this morning with satisfactory results.
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D. J. Taylor
Kansas State Agricultural College
Douglas County
Katy Valley Poultry Association
Chamber of Commerce
Taylor
Mrs. Coffee
Bluff Building Permit Law Sparks Challenge at City Hall
Walter Thiele and W. E. Beattie challenged Lawrence's building permit ordinance calling it a bluff and argued the city lacks authority to bar any non public welfare compliant construction. The commission, split on granting a remodeling permit, signaled aim to pass a zoning compliant rule once session laws are published in May. Lon Wilson sought approval to replace Model Laundry with a brick fireproof one story facility at 1241 Connecticut street.
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Lawrence
City Commission
Walter Thiele
W. E. Beattie
Ohio Street
Beattie
Thiele
iJudge Smart
Stevenson
Cleland
Holliday
Jayhawk
Lon Wilson
Connecticut Street
Wilson
Labor movement talk by Paul Blanshard at Chamber luncheon
Paul Blanshard, field secretary of the League for Industrial Democracy in New York, will speak at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday noon on Ideals of the Labor Movement and next steps in public ownership. He brings a varied background as lecturer, author, factory worker, and labor organizer. He has lectured widely from Maine to California and addressed 35,000 students last year. Also plans to organize an advertising club in Lawrence with help from Kansas City clubs. Injured Navy officer dies in Virginia hospital after shell-testing accident.
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League For Industrial Demoracy of
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Labor Movement
Blanshard
University of Michigan
Harvard
Columbia
Amalgamated Textile Workers
Rochester
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
League For Industriel Democracy
Maine
California
Indianapolis
Lawrence
Kansas City
France to hold Cologne zone until disarmament secured
Paris March 13 The foreign relations committee met with M Bouillon presiding to discuss the security situation. It was agreed that the Cologne zone should not be evacuated until Germany meets disarmament obligations and France gains effective guarantees from allies for its security.
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Paris
Associated Press
M. Franklin Bouillon
Cologne
Germany
France
KU Men's Council Sets Limited Discipline Rules
The University of Kansas Men's Student Council approved a resolution to regulate extracurricular activities for ten students, with penalties including suspension or lesser penalties at the council's discretion. Maximum penalties require written Chancellor approval and take effect 48 hours after council notice. The council must investigate matters brought to its attention and report to the University Senate.
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University of Kansas
University Senate
Banking Bill Passes After Hour of Vote in Topeka
In Topeka Kansas the House resolved a banking bill after more than an hour of vote jockeying. The measure raises examination fees to $40 for banks of all sizes to fund more examiners and ensure biannual bank inspections. Speaker Hope cast decisive votes amid a near tie before the bill passed 65 to 34.
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Topeka
Kans
Associated Press
House of Representatives
Banking Department
Hope
Culp
Mepherson County
House
Funeral for Bishop William A. Quayle Draws Crowds
Baldwin Kansas March 13 funeral rites held at First Methodist for Bishop William A Quayle of the Methodist Episcopal church who died Monday despite threatening weather the church was filled hundreds stood outside business places schools and Baker University closed in respect. Dr M S Rice of Detroit delivered the main address praising Quayle's life noting he saw God everywhere had a clean mind never flagging wonder and loved people. Eulogies by Bishops Locke and Smith and district superintendent Campbell plus Baker University president Fleming and Ozark Wesleyan president King followed. A home service included a bell Quayle rang at his sons funeral two years ago and Mrs Quayle requested it never ring again.
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Baldwin
Kan
First Methodist
William A. Quayle
Methodist Episcopal Church
Baker University
M. 5. Rice
Detroit
Mich
Dr. Quayle
E. L. Waldorf
Kansas City
O. E. Allison
Quayle
Wilbur N. Mason
Claudius B. Spencer
Central Christian Advocate of
Hamilton
Meade
Berry
Locke
St. Paul
Lester Smith
Board of Bishops
Stephen Campbell
Wallace B. Fleming
Wm. Wirt King
Ozark Wesleyan
Carthage
M.S. Rice
Frank Siple
Oakwood
Dreamhaven
Distillery Seized In Kansas City Purifying Operation
Kansas City police seized a large distillery used for purifying denatured alcohol along with over 1,400 gallons of the finished product. Police say the cache indicates a ring of purifiers, and the still reportedly produced about 200 gallons nightly for more than two months.
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Kansas City
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