Kansas University to use merit system for faculty salaries
The State Admin Board, controlling state institutions, adopts a merit based salary plan effective July 1. It rejects a uniform ten percent raise for all faculty, pledging fair recognition for deserving teachers while maintaining funds for emergencies and top talent. The board will apply the merit scale impartially across all institutions it oversees.
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Kansas University
Administra Board
Uie University
David Starr
Jordin
Arrest Murder Suspect Bowen Taken in Texas
A man named Paul R Bowen was arrested in Texas on a telegram from Atlanta police over the Mary Phagan murder case. A hotel resident reported Bowens suspicious behavior, and officers found a blood stained vest and a Mary Phagan photograph in his trunk along with letters. Bowen, age 22, refused to talk to officers as investigators pressed him for details.
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Texas
Atlanta
Houston
Tes
Paul R. Bowen
Bowen
Mary Phadon
Mary Phagan
Mary
A. Blanchets
Dynamite Found On Kansas City Southern Bridge
Ten sticks of dynamite were found on an abutment of the Kansas City Southern bridge over the Blue River in Kansas City Missouri. Police are investigating to explain the explosive’s presence. About a dozen trains are believed to have passed the spot since placement.
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Kansas City
Southern
Kansas City Southern
Blue River
Joss
Indians To Play C B C On Haskell Field May 14
The Haskell Indians will meet Christian Brothers College from St. Louis on the Haskell Field May 14. This marks the CBC team’s first visit to Lawrence and they promise a fast game, with both teams aiming for a strong showing.
Gilmore Benson Election Contest To Be Heard By City Council
City council will hear the Gilmore Benson election contest at its next Monday night meeting. The council will decide on a possible recount as requested by Gilmore. City Attorney J H Mitchell says the petition is sufficient and recount is justified if sought. Benson and his attorney may seek a district court injunction to restrain any recount.
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Gilore-Bensom
Ity Council
Gilmore
J. H. Mitchell
Strikers and Police Clash in Syracuse Streets
In Syracuse on May 6 the militia was mounted as 400 to 500 striking laborers clashed with police while attempting to pull down an old house. Fifteen injured, seven policemen, two strikers shot, others hurt. Fire brigades and ambulances rushed to aid the wounded. Mayor places city under military rule to quell rioting.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Aviation Anniversary Tablet Unveiled in Langley Memory
May 6 marks seven teen years since a model flying machine lifted from the Potomac and began modern aviation. Professor Sam l P Langley, who pursued flight and died said to have a broken heart, is honored today as the father of advanced aviation when the Smithsonian Institution unveils a commemorative tablet.
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Sam
P. Langley
Islington
DB. A
Potomac
Sam’l P. Langley
Smithsonian Institution
Convicted of a Second Offense in Lawrence Case
The district court found Clifford Thornton guilty on two counts of violating the prohibitory law. The jury, after late hours, returned a verdict of guilty this morning and the judge imposed a sentence to the state penitentiary. City Attorney J A Mitchell prosecuted. Thornton was defended by Edwards and Bill.
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District’ Court
Benson
Police Court of
Lawrence
Verdi
Ae i Die Ditriet
Rt Court
Fudge
Encourt
Williams
J. A. Mitchell
Liamsi
Edwing
John Bill Clifford Thornton
Douglas County
Robinson Lee Carter
Carter
North Lawrence
Colorado
Sherif Cummings
Ross Pheni
Civic League Plans Fund Drive for Waste Paper Sale
Women of the Civic League will gather waste paper tomorrow and Thursday to sell it for funds. Proceeds go to the league treasury. Participants are asked to tie paper in square bundles with a white ribbon in visible places to guide the driver.
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Civic League
Fks
All Star Athletic Exhibition Opens at Airdome
The summer season at the Airdome opens tomorrow night with an all star athletic exhibition. Low Cutler of Kansas City will wrestle Char ly Tierson of New York City in the final match, with manager Eldridge challenging the winner for a bout with Herman Stroh of Douglas County. A number of other exhibitions are listed. Admission is 50 cents for gentlemen and 25 cents for ladies.
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Airdome
Low Cutler
Kansas’ City
Charly Tierson
New York City
Eldridge
Herman Stroh
Douglas’ County
Generission
Stolen Hundred Dollar Bills From Express Package
Oakland crime brief reports 143 one hundred dollar bills missing from an express package sent from Washington to the Central National Bank. Special agents investigate as the bank notes were replaced by clipped magazine pages and the original seal and bearing were damaged, suggesting the theft occurred in transit.
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Oakland
Cal
Washinton
D.C
Central National Bank
Beginning of Missouri State Capitol Construction
A formal ceremony marked the start of the Missouri State Capitol construction this morning. Governor Major and many state officials attended while FE W Stephens of Columbia, chief clerk of the capitol commission, broke the soil. Foundation anticipated to be complete by September first.
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Missouri Building
State Capitol
Major
FE. W. Stephens
Columbia
Cushman
Capitol Commission
Professor Sturtevant Speaks at Rock Island Sessions
Professor A M Sturtevant of the German Department at Kansas University spoke at the Rock Island sessions held May 2 and 3. He also serves on the advisory board of the society.
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Sturtevant
A. M. Sturtevant
Kansas University
Rock -Island
Tellinois
The
Society
Charges Against O Hara In Illinois Senate
Deputy Sheriff Sullivan of Sangamon county faced a warrant in Springfield on May 6 to explain defamatory stories about Lieut. Ga. Barratt O Hara who chairs the vice investigation committee. Sullivan claimed an affidavit accusing O Hara of immorality. Rev E E Stauffer departed for Wichita to attend the State Sunday School Convention opening today.
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Illinois
Senate
Springfield
Arms Winn
Sullivan
Sangamon County
Barratt O'Hara
O’hara
O'Hara
E. E Stauffer
Wichita
Kan
Weather and Water Report Summary
Fair tonight with warmer temperatures and light winds. University weather report notes 9 p.m. yesterday observations. City water report states Lawrence water condition was good yesterday according to the Bacteriological Laboratory.
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Vty
University
New
Ciy
Bacteriological ‘Laboratory
Lawrence City
Alderman causes scene in Philadelphia seeking Blaine
In Philadelphia on May 6 an agitated well dressed man announced himself as Alderman of Lawrence and demanded James Blaine Tom Reed and Teddy Roosevelt. He waved red sealed documents, shouted that he was a graduate of the electoral college, and said he aimed to confront enemies of the country before being escorted to a hospital for examination. Police and Detective Shay, with Dr. Eaton, investigated the disturbance and noted the man’s ties to Lawrence through local cashing of checks and bad paper.
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Philadelphia
John
Lawrence
Shay
James
Blaine
Thomas Speaker
Cleveland
Tom
Reed
Teddy Roosevelt
John Eaton
James A. Blaine
Alderman
Eagan
Shim
Exhaustion blamed for Scott polar party deaths
Lieut Grant reports exhaustion caused the death of Capt Scott and his men on the return from the south pole. Grant found the bodies after stopping en route to London. The tent was silent, with Scott last to die, Bowers and Wilson wrapped in sleeping bags, Wilson smiling faintly as if waking. The party faced a quiet, grim end.
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Capt
Scott
South Pole
Grant
London
Dr. Wilson
Bowers
Wilson
CONTINUE SEARCH FOR ROBBER IN KANSAS CITY AREA
Posses scoured Clay county and Excelsior Springs for traces of a robber who held up a Missouri Southern train at Marisas City, wounding Jesse M. Short. Detectives Truman and Farrell aided by constables and farmers traced blood along rail rights of way between Excelsior Springs. One man who was near Birmingham was briefly detained but released.
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Kansas City
Clay County
Excelsior Springs
Marisas City
Southern
Jesse M. Short
Birmingham
Truman
Farrell
Lancelsior Springs
Missouri
Mrs. George OConner Dead in Kansas City
Mrs. George OConner wife of George OConner of this city died Saturday night in Kansas City at age 84. She is survived by her husband, one son and two daughters.
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Geo. O'Conner
George O'Conner
George [O'Conner
Kansas
Tanner
Hosford President Council Mayor Names Committees
The Lawrence city council organized the new administration with C B Allen named bridge watchman replacing D B Hunnicutt. James Fitzpatrick reappointed street commissioner for Bond's term. Council committees were chosen, with Hosford presiding as president after an executive session. The body transacted routine business and reported April court fines and poll tax collections. Mayor Bond hosted a four course supper at The Hiawatha after adjournment.
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Lawrence
New
D. B. Hunnicntt
James Fitzpatrick
Lou Rockland
E. Kuhn
James Owens
New ‘Hampshire
Adams Street
Ll.b. Reed
T. H. Dunkley
Maine Street
Winthrop
Pinckney
Ighey
Harleizh
Ben
Ia Reehee
Hiawatha
Bond
Weingartner
Arrests For Speeding In Lawrence City Docket Update
The Lawrence police arrested two more individuals this morning for alleged violations of the anti speeding ordinance. Cases listed include City versus Fred Lindley and City versus Parley, both charged with exceeding the limit. Jerry Simmons pleaded not guilty and his trial is set for next Tuesday for driving with muffler issues. Roy Ware’s case for motorcycle muffler noncompliance was continued until tomorrow morning. David Babb, arrested last Friday for speeding, pled guilty yesterday and paid the fine.
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Cnd
Roy’ ‘Ware
David Babb
Tariff Bill Standoff and Cross-Party Celebration
Washington May 6. The tariff bill's administrative and income tax features remained to be settled as the house convened. Democratic leaders counted on vital provisions passing. A five percent preferential duty on forest products faced strong opposition from insurance firms. Free flour and lumber debates were defeated, and Underwood’s birthday sparked a Democratic Republican gathering as amendments to wool were rejected.
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Washington
House
Northwest
Underwood
Fordne
Trenton Idea topic to be addressed by Witten at Lawrence meeting
Trenton Missouri commercial leaders prepare to hear T X N Witten president of the Trenton Commercial Club speak tonight to Lawrence Merchants Association. Trenton with seven thousand population and five hundred club members boasts one of the country’s liveliest business groups. A large attendance is expected.
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T. XN. Witten
Trenton, Mo
Lawrence Merchants ’Association
Trenton
Witten
Suffrage Club Expels Twelve Members in New Haven Row
In New Haven on May 6 the Political Equality Club expelled twelve members including President Tou renee S McDermott and Vice President M Augusta Troup for forming an internal faction “within it for their own selfish motives.” The dispute centers on leadership and ties to figures such as Alexander Troup and Jery Bryan amid a push to establish a rival Pioneer Equality Club.
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New Haven
Political Equality Club
Tourenee
S. McDermott
M Augusta+ Troup
Alexander ‘Troup
Jery Bryan
Ato
Equality Clad
Federal Health Board recommends a federal health department
Washington May 6 President Wilson urged the American Medical Association committee to call a general conference to discuss plans for a federal department of public health and efficiency. Profess or Irving Fisher of Yale Harvey W Wiley Senator Owen and others urged the idea. The president said he could not discuss the questions he would be unable to meet himself.
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Washington, D.C
Dent Wilson
The
American Medical Association
Federal Department Public Health
Irving Fisher
Yale
Harvey W. Wiley
Owen
Lawrence School Bonds Backed by Public Vote
At a regular meeting the Lawrence board debated funding for improved school equipment and playgrounds. A resolution urged putting a bond issue to a public special election on a date soon, with a tax levy if approved. Board members and speakers, including Brady and Hall, urged support for playground improvements and equipment for Pinekn and Quine schools.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Stiall
Hig’ Zins
Met¢alf
Preea
Brady
Clarence S. Hall Ap
Woodlawn
Faineohi
Smith
Gratie Pinekmev
Pineknew
Quine
Playgrounds Association
Selionts
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