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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
2
A heated, close battle surrounds the Kansas governor race as Senator Stubbs and rivals vie for support. Veteran figures and party allies weigh in, with emphasis on experience and alignment with key voters. The contest draws partisan attention and layered strategy from factions within the state.
A letter writer reflects on the recent primaries and endorses two strong candidates. He regrets party ruptures but believes the Republican nominee can win in the second district. He praises Crider Hutisht and Enright, calls the campaign brave, and hopes for unified support in November.
A partial, garbled note discusses support for a candidate in the upcoming election. It references loyalty to a political figure and hints at gratitude for past backing, but the legible content is limited and unclear about specifics.
The article reports R Anthony being renominated in the First district as late returns emerge. It notes P Campbell likely renominated in his area, with Hopkins favored in the Seventh district, Finley leading in Dod, Mawson ranking third, and Brady appearing as a possible opponent in Lawrence. Overall, several districts show incomplete tallies with party leaders predicting outcomes.
Ruptured turf of the Iula lole trade in Hawaii is said to be near a trustidied settlement between Mine Kainana Pani and Mime Api who until now divided tourist earnings. The deal could push tourist shock prices higher as years of rivalry give way to a single controlling arrangement.
A fragmentary verse piece presents Old Pinehen and Jip in a reflective, distressed mood. The narrator wonders about wealth, charity, and aging, imagining a weary man clinging to memory and hoarded goods while facing mortality. The dated prose hints at moral contrasts tied to generosity.
The Progressive party at its national convention nominated Theodore Roosevelt for president and Governor Johnson of California for vice president. Jane Addams spoke in support, pledging suffrage and women's inclusion, while Roosevelt pledged to lead a new era and fight. Delegates praised the platform and predicted strong Illinois results, with Rossevelt and Johnson receiving broad backing.
Ohio railroads report progress in lifting the two cent fare cap by offering limited one day excursions this season. The Pennsylvanian Railroad issued an announcement outlining how it would permit such excursions, signaling a potential near end to the statewide restriction.
Joseph Eugene Hausman known as the marrying parson was paroled by Judge Sapp after a year in jail on a bigamy charge. He married Miss Janet Light while maintaining other marriages in Kansas City and near St. Louis. His wives had all obtained divorces by trial time. Hausman pled guilty and was fined 500 dollars plus costs, which he could not pay.
Advert indicates a free trial offer for a foot care remedy named TMZ claiming to draw out impurities and relieve tired swollen feet. It targets weary policemen and general readers, urging purchase at 25 cents a box via Walter Luil er Dodge in Chicago and promising dramatic personal transformation.
In Harbor, Maine, the latest social novelty blends canes with cocktails for women. Canes come in sizes and varieties, some tops hollowed into drinking cups with gold caps. A dainty lady lifting the cap to sip from a rosebud lips is described, illustrating the stunt’s novelty.
President Taft witnessed an exhibition of an automatic mail bay attachment mounted on a locomotive. The device allows fast trains to collect mail bags from baggage cars and dispatch mail bags while in motion. Major Thai pays Le Rhoades aided the demonstration, which drew Lawrence residents to view the Thuy de Vige exhibit.
Bernhardt has returned to Paris after a 36 day tour of France Belgium and Switzerland performing in 23 cities across 37 shows. Though exhausted she denies plans to retire and plans to relax on a small island off Brittany before returning to the stage.
An investigation into the case involving Vincehs Mayrelis, a young man, centers on charges of misconduct involving Constance Delweal, aged 10, in-law of Nonsitrova and Mayrello’s fiancée. Mayrello denied the charge, his fiancée claimed he must marry Constancé, and he did. Mayrello showed kindness to Constance and her born scion, who later confessed he was innocent. She said Nonsitrova had offered her to the charge.
A fragment reports field 190 ACGRE with 11,000 bushels minngols tests 631 pounds. It mentions a large crop on 400 acres with nearly 100 acres grazed and peeks. Early sowing between September 1 and 10 with Turkey red wheat.
A party traveling to Albion Nebraska experienced an automobile blaze Wednesday July 24. Dr Michael and companions escaped with injuries as the car burned after an exhaust caused the fire. Firefighters subdued the flames east of the crossroad. the group continued their journey after minor repairs. The trip included relatives and light injuries reported to a few, with the party returning home after two weeks away.
Laura Russer of Derby suffers fatal injuries from a kerosene explosion at a home. Firefighters arrive to find a child running toward the flames and a girl badly burned. Rescue attempts and later death reflect a village accident.
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