Francisco Wins In Rage For Mayor In Lawrence
Judge W. Francisco won the Lawrence mayoral race by about 700 votes after a spirited day of voting. Menger trailed with roughly 1,400 ballots, while a new school board and several bond and levy propositions faced defeat or approval disputes amid a high turnout.
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Rence
W. Francisco
Menger
T World
Lawrence
Gut
Phefaut Myed Woods
Albert Woods
Willi Hoskinson
Vinland
Spam
Wheat yields projected at fifteen bushels per acre
Report from the agriculture department forecasts winter wheat will yield 15 bushels per acre due to above normal conditions though lacking snow cover during cold weather. Estimates suggest about 61,000,000 bushels total production across the region as harvest nears, with past decade trends showing declines in other grain crops and mixed rye results.
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Washington
Jonas Sbsc
Simone
Haivest
Avermee
Mississippi River
Citywide Propositions Decide Heavy Vote Totals
Voters faced four propositions with strong turnout as results showed Francisco leading in many precincts for mayor and the pool hall measure gaining a healthy majority after late precincts reported. Judge Francisco conceded early tonight while Mengers praised the win at the Journal-World office.
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Francisco
Tool Board of Education
Rome
Mengers
Journal-World Office
Wayor
Chicago Elects Thompson GOP Mayor and Historic Council
Chicago voters delivered a Republican victory with Van Thompson elected mayor by a record plurality of 138,000 and women turning out strongly. For the first time a Black candidate, Oscar DePres, won a Chicago city council seat from the Seventh Ward, amid mixed notes on party balance and agricultural forecasts.
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Ieam
van Thompson
Chicago
Thompson
Osean DePrivse
Enuneil
Wien
Thompaan
Elert
Trinebreid Development Reported in Newport News
Not intern Eitel Newport News Virginia April 7 describes a late night wait for the German cruiser to depart. The collector prepared to visit the ships again after bidding farewell to Washington and international colleagues.
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Newport News
Collortay Aly
Washington
Thh
TRAIN BOY SCOUT LEADERS MEETING NOTE
Training sessions for Boy Scout leaders will be held tomorrow evening at 7 oclock at the Y. The class will be under Prof Walker, Scout Master for Lawrence. All prospective leaders are expected to attend and inquire about joining the Boy Scout movement.
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Eries
Y. McC
Walker
Lawrence
Buy
Kansas Champs Will Not Attend San Francisco Tourney
Hamilton says the Kansas championship basketball team will not go to the San Francisco exposition tourney. W C Hamilton notes that only the national basketball tall tourney held in San Francisco late February is scheduled, with uncertainty about any further series.
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Hamilton
Kansas Champs
San Francisco
W. C. Thamilton
Franciska
Hamilin
J. McGovern
Iatel
Kansas Weather Note Summary
Fragmentary weather note reports showers yesterday and today with unclear details. No specific locations dates or sources are identifiable from the readable text.
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Kansas
Big Convention Draws Iconic Speakers Across Nation
A major national convention promises top chosen speakers including Dr. Baineg Chins and Christian Midavear workers with global experience. Chancellor Stroue of the University will also address the gathering and guide the program.
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Tyne
Christiaan Midea
Bulgaria Negotiates Amid Serbia Protest in War Tensions
Fragmented report notes Bulgaria facing Allied protests over incursions near Beetrhian frontier and potential clashes affecting Triple Entente powers. The piece hints at cautious diplomacy with Allies and Central Powers as the crisis unfolds.
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Serbia
Ren ‘S
Turkey
Bulgaria
Germany
Stan Spetane
Cie Aia
Fleet holds line after bombardment of Dardanelles
Reports describe a bombardment near the Dardanelles with ships and torpedo craft engaging. Casualties and damage are uncertain as the attack concentrates on the entrance to the Straits and surrounding waterway.
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Dardanelles
Constantinople
Tomas
Tie Enemiy
Cig Straits
Nerth
Meade
Frontier
Ape Ears
Rhasr
Stock Issue Aims to Raise 25000 for Douglas County Fair
New issue of stock seeks 2500 shares at 10 each to raise 25000 for the Douglas County Fair Society. Proceeds fund Woodbine Park acres purchase, grandstand expansion, stock barns, washrooms, hall, and pavilion. Purchasers receive premiums and annual passes for five years, supporting grounds access.
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Douglas County
Now
Nowy
Climah Acd
Ae Lo
Shire Sooneds
Qaiblic
Iit Bik
Panthero
Ammieh
Corchingell
Meery
Toby
Fair Society
Woorlamal Park
Danslas County
Lawrence
Ueis
Holtman Describes Experiences Before Boys Club
Conrad Holt spoke to the Boys Club on the Ys MM building recounting his life from being sent to Germany to “stingy seine,” his shift to VY. M. work, and finally choosing this line over his previous profession. The group photo was intended for the annual yearbook set for next Tuesday night.
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Holtman
Conrad Holt
Ys MM
Bos Club
Phe
Germany
Seine
VY. M
Unc
Wa Post
Aurde
Mining Tax Grace Granted by Secretary Official
The secretary of a state mining board announced a thirty day grace period for tax payments on mining properties. The decree directs property holders to settle due taxes within the month, with the payment deadline set by the Via cabinet authorities.
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Tanegs
Esendero
Via
Eitel May Leave Preparing For Sailing Amid Smoke
In Newport News on April 7 the Prine Eitel Feetdyrich signals readiness to depart as smoke pours from her funnels. The vessel hoisted signal flags and fired her whistle before the crew completed checks.
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Newport News
Prine Eitel
Seniors Invited to Attend Junior Prom This Friday
The Junior class at the High School extends an invitation to all seniors to join the Junior Prom on Friday night. Students must submit their names to the Prom Committee before the deadline tonight. The meeting followed by two advisory sessions with Miss Mattoon and Miss Wood.
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Mattoon
Wood
Championship Bout To Decide Heavyweight King
April 7 report from New York notes Jim Cofjes of the Thiblin giants faces Carl Morr ig at Lapupa Oklahoma in a 10 round bout as the favored challenger for the world heavyweight title. Mothers Club Meeting set for Friendship Club Hall in Delaware street on Wednesday the 14th at 5 PM with Mrs Clarke urging friendly care for all small children brought by mothers. Mrs Ralph Beal spending the day in Kodera.
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Willard New York
Toe Lapatingaie
Jim Cof Jes
Carl Morrig
Lapupa
Okla
Eee Perankaaas
Mothers’ Club
Mothers’ Cluk
Friendship Club
Delaware Street
Reading Contest Finalists Reduced to Twenty
The School Reading Contests plan an event next Monday night featuring twenty finalists. Twelve girls and eight boys will compete for prizes of 2.50 for first 1.50 for third. The Perking Memorial fund backs the event to promote plain reading and interpretation. Preliminary tryouts attracted about 100 participants across English groups.
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Perking Memorial Fund
Il i’ Tuonder
Gleason Trains Ferocious Stallion in Lawrence Show
A large Lawrence crowd witnessed Prof Gleason tame the famed Black Devil at the Gleason farm south of town. The trainer kept the horse in a secure stall for a week before the exhibition and demonstrated firm control, drawing praise for his method and the horse's submission after a tense display.
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Adarge
Lawrence
Lease Farm
Cleason
Gleason
Gawny
Gleason Farm
Havang
Tie Orension
Ptt
Geason
Peat
Black Devil
Overyone
Tie
Jack Jolnsot
Prof. Gleason
Housing ordinance passes amid city needs in Lawrence
Commissioners approved an housing ordinance to regulate rooming houses, basements, boards, courts, and parking near Lawrence St. The ordinance, prepared by the city attorney, tasks the Superintendent of Welfare with oversight and appoints Herbert Dunmire to an unexpired city engineering term. Firemen driver rule and miscellaneous city finances also noted.
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Rommnissioiers
Lawrence St
Neptare Attier
Ie Haus
Herbert Dunmire
Donmire
Selion
Crapley
Lawrence
Albach
Theodore Boone
Viecyse Conan
Bootblack heads coast bound to Panama Pacific fair
A Lawrence exhibitor spots a bootblack ferrying to the Panama Pacific exposition along the Pacific Coast. The man carries a small box with brushes and polish and offers shines while he waits. He says he expects good tips and aims to earn money for the coast journey.
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Pacific
Lawrence
Ine
Mrs Wellman to Return to Lawrence This Summer
The paper wrongly reported that Mrs Wellman had moved to Illinois. She is only on an extended visit there and will return to Lawrence in the hotter part of the summer.
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Lawrence
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