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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
4
Unofficial returns show results on the Douglas County Republican ticket with figures tied to ballot 44 and 16. Voters choose candidates and party delegates as preliminary tallies are released from local election officials.
Joh Flack formerly of Abilene Kansas seeks parole from the state penitentiary where he is serving for misappropriating 40200 of bank funds. The board of corrections will hear his application tonight along with about thirty other prisoners. Friends and clemency petitions accompany his effort.
Notice states a public sale on August 5 1916 at 3 00 pm under a chattel mortgage signed April 10 1915 by Le O Q Gregory and Lou P F Gregory. The Lawrence Transfer and Storage office will auction contents including a library 500 600 volumes Gunn sectionals book cases open book cases Davenport desk chairs rugs tables sewing machine dining chairs beds dressers refrigerator and related items to the highest bidder for cash.
A Norwegian bill proposes total abstinence from intoxicants for all workers on public conveyances and for soldiers and sailors during work hours and six hours before duties. Penalties include fines and up to three months imprisonment with possible dismissal, with the king able to grant dispensations for foreign port visits. Some lines already require full abstinence in contracts. A hay fever patient worries little about frost harming late corn.
Washington reports plans for a three day Colorado Springs conference August 10 to 12 by the National Woman's Party. Leaders and officers will decide policy for the coming campaign to push a national suffrage amendment, with speakers including Miss Anne Martin and other prominent suffragists. The campaign spans twelve states with Chicago headquarters and a fund aiming at 500000 dollars. The roster lists Jette Perkins Rose Winslow Crystal Eastman and others as speakers and Vivian Pierce Mildred Taylor named campaign managers for Kansas and New York City territories.
Unofficial returns from Franklin County show Justice Graham 954 and Porter 848 votes, Governor Cupper 1 3025, Guitskill 76, Lansdon 455, State Auditor Bramlage 108, Dyer 897, Knupp 504, Organ 212, State Treasurer Cook 287, Pies 721, Payne 601, Weightman 259, State Superintendent Payne 504, Ross 978, Westeb 117. District Judge Fourth C AL Smart Republican unopposed F Waddle Democrat unopposed. Congressman Second District Guyer 1 124 Little 839.
Ad claims a single Delatone treatment removes facial neck or arm hair. It instructs to mix powdered Delatone with water into a paste, apply to the hairy surface, wait about two minutes, rub off, wash the skin and reveal hairless skin. Warns to ensure real Delatone is used to avoid disappointment.
Osage County votes show Miller securing an 800 vote plurality for Congress over rival Mar Stindale. In local contests Pringle defeats Longan for state senator, G Thompson tops two others for sheriff by 185, Peters wins sheriff race by 350, Underwood defeats Hull 160 for clerk of the court, Long defeats Geraz by 730 for clerk, Underwood again beats Hull 160, Long tops Thompson by 178, Payne carries state treasurer race by 1040, Capper leads governor race by nearly 3000 votes.
The report notes six weeks with no measurable rain except a light sprinkle two weeks ago. Residents adapt by changing routines and staying patient as dry spell continues.
An extended note details visits and arrivals from Lawrence Osawatomie Albuquerque and Peru among local families. It mentions illness and hospital care for a resident, a camping trip at Wood Leaf and Yauy Creek, a Farmers Union lawn social at Hopewell school, and community gatherings with many named residents.
In Emporia and nearby towns residents attend spring and summer terms at the Normal. Anice Boland returns to Osakatomie, with other locals visiting trains and attending church and elections. Community updates include Prairie fire news, piano purchases, and primary turnout at Willow Spring with focus on district court clerk race.
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