Fading Edge in Tefforson County Race and Press Clash
A fragmented excerpt traces Tefforson County political tension as factions vie for Congress, praising local papers like the Humboldt Journal-World and Union, while criticizing C A Reynolds and Madera censorship in Mexico. It notes the first presidential primary in Douglas County and debates over press power and newspaper influence during a volatile election season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tefforson
Leeford Brady
Laskence Journal-World
Brady
Toronto Republican
Lawrence Journal-World and public play ground movement
A fragmented letter page discusses financial practices of business leaders, control of markets, and how price fixing enables dividends. It endorses a campaign to expand organized playgrounds, pensions for old soldiers, and public works in Lawrence. The piece critiques campaign financing, calls for reform and accountability, and references local figures and a Roosevelt club gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biz. Finangiers
Lawrence
Journal-World
Klere
Billy Guy
Earl Grey links capital and labor for closer ties
A discussion cited in a historical column notes social unrest beyond England and cites Earl Grey favoring partnership and cooperation over profit-sharing. The piece urges clearer explanation of his constructive, democratic ideas to bind capital and labor and relieve class tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Sharang
Senvy
Jabor
Earl Grey
Douglas County Republican Primary Set For April 6 1912
Douglas County Republican Central Committee announces a county wide primary on Saturday April 6 1912 to select fourteen delegates and fourteen alternates for the state convention and fourteen delegates and thirteen alternates for the district convention. Registrations close with filing fees of five dollars per presidential candidate list. precinct committeemen oversee voting across wards and precincts with appointed judges and clerks. Committeemen must file results with the Lawrence county chairman by April 10 1912. Delegates and alternates are allocated among Taft Roosevelt Cummins Hughes and La Follette camps with separate lists and twenty five dollar district filing fees. Primary hours vary by precinct with Lawrence, Endora, and Lecompton voting 8 am to 7 pm. others 2 pm to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reymblijeans
Douglas
Horety
Ilelewalea
Independence
Kan
Lawrence
Wihien
Wweeinet
Comity Central Committee
Mont
Manda
Taft
Doilas Eeuny
Roosevelt
Cummins
Hughes
LA Pollette
Eire
Tawrence
Viv Baliwin
Endora
Lecompton
Douglas County Republican Central Committee
Claresce
Prohibitionist Student J A Shields Runs for President
Jehin A Shields of Helton a Ottawa University student runs as a prohibitionist candidate in Minnesota presidential preference primary. He placed fourth among candidates and has several thousand pledged votes from across the country. As Minnesota campaign manager he boosted dry votes from a few hundreds to about 3000 last cycle. Several dry advocates hold seats in the Minnesota legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wainesoits Prohibitioniste
J. A. Shields
Helton
Ottawa
Kan
Minnesota
Jehin A Shields
Kang
Ottawa University
United States
Prohibition
Shields
Southern bankers offer Honduras loan plan reform
The State Department denounces the Morgan loan to Honduras as the Southern bankers from Whitney Central Trust and Savings Bank of New Orleans rework terms. They propose a $6.6 million loan over forty years with 5 percent interest, limited to refunding foreign debt, with Honduran customs revenues securing the loan and Americans appointed by Honduras overseeing collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney Central Trust and Savings “Bank
Washington
State Department
Honduras
Whitne ‘Central, Trust & Savings Bank of
New Orleans
Morgan Group i
New York
Department
Senate
Foreign Relativons Committee
Morgan Group
Iehp
Vmnaer
Tig
Uondavan
Elamne Toay
Ioan Diay le
Sarat Ceritias
Saihat
Whitsey
Mondera
United States Senate
Huntington
Wilson
Jis
Fort
Iona Conventio
United States
Wiliam C. Sheldon & Co
New York City
Lou Therselves
Honduran Congress
Easter Parade Promises New Hats Suits for Millions
Advertisers urge five day sprint to Easter shopping as twenty million women prepare outfits. Hats gowns and stockings flood stores with bargains while home furnishings sales run strong. Shrewd buyers are advised to check pages for exclusive items and timely discounts before Easter Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mosher‘ Hubbard
Evry
University Event Calendar and Rail Proposal Summary
A university calendar lists April to May events including indoor circus piano recitals debates and a junior prom at Bowersock theater. A rail commission proposal favors leasing existing rail lines to reduce construction and connect Erik Arm to Seward, outlining agricultural gains and authority to enter operating agreements with current railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matsuska
Erik Arm
Seward
Railreaus
Machinery to Alaska rail link urged by Fisher
Secretary Fisher urges immediate federal authority to use Panama Canal construction equipment for a government railroad from Resurrection Bay to the Yukon valley in Alaska. He asks Congress to report on the project and suggests quick action to prevent delays, noting Resurrection Bay as a key coaling station and urging review by the Territories Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Fisher
House
Panama Canal
Alaska
Tidewater
Resurrec Ition Bay
Yukon Valley
Territories
Congress
Fistier
Boother
Missouri
Panama
Resurrection Bay
Bite U
Navi
Cough Remedy Promotes Quick Cold Relief
An ad endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the safest way to recover from a cold, claiming reliability and rapid relief. It notes availability at Raymond's Drug Store and promotes Dr Hess stock tonic for disease prevention and flesh production, with packaging prices up to five dollars. McCulloch's Drug Store is advertised for egg dyes and other supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Dr. Hess
Raymond's
McCulloch’s
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Malachusatta
Tow
Laie
Kansas
C.A. Reynolds
Tamber
Yeurs
Faellate
W.T. McElroy
Tnion
Reynolds
Humboldt
Mexico
Madera
Associated Press
Madeus
W Telegraph Company
Union
Pethlig
Harry Huhes
Ahweses
Cap
Repaob- Aivans
Deakas Cpiindy
Saunday
Henry Allen
State Journal
Neaple Mill
Wostramble
Roosevelt Club
Roansevelt
Siznel
Sted
Ivott
Y Nt
Itr
Parker
Clevenger
Nustinastes
Ibsdal
T.br
Cpostmaster Haa Enuns
Ozawatanyie Girapie
Wansas
Tie
Hne
Keith
Abyrm
Partiament
Stephenson
Lorimer
Boone Mil
John Moffman
Bowersock Theater
Miss Reynolds
Mr. Dolinston
Musiq
Ant
Miss Harshberger
Mandolin Club
Miss Mitchell
Pril
Kansas Colorado
McCammon
Holcomb
Miss Shuey
Buchanan
Miss Attford
Miss Swayne
Miss Burress
Barkdull
Tilinois
Kansan
Illinois
Charles C. Tardy
Siip
University of Ilnois
Urbana
Hardy
Illinois State School
Chicago ‘University
Kansas University
Cottonwood Falls
Romigh
C. H. Burnett
Hymer
Earland Salina Horse Company
Nusually
Cube
Selim Victor
Victors
Bell Bros
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