02 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1912
Page
1
In a dramatic party convention the Democratic governor nominee was chosen on the forty sixth ballot after a day of steady gains. The move was reported as unanimous following the final formal ballot and signals a strong autumn campaign.
Baltimore July 2 Woodrow Wilson won the Democratic nomination after a long balloting process. Underwood and Clark withdrawals cleared the way with New York abstentions. Pennsylvania and Texas votes solidified Wilson's total support for the presidency.
The article reports on the Democratic Party convention as ballots shift toward Woodrow Wilson. It details votes from Illinois, Louisiana, Arizona, and other states, with speeches by Bankhead, Underwood, and Fitzgerald. Tensions rise over rule changes and the path to nomination as galleries react to the evolving roll call.
A tragically injured girl died after a team frightened by field work caused her to be thrown from a lead horse near Brecheisen farm in Radars county. Her father, driving, acted quickly to aid. the incident drew immediate attention as neighbors recalled the girl as a popular local resident.
A terse, unreadable clipping mentions Coy Riles and a noted incident headline. The text is garbled and lacks clear details on events or dates, preventing precise identification of location or outcome.
Bur t Brown dispatches a telegraphic message from Earweente to announce the Democratic nominee. The message mentions Wauwisut and references Mr. Brown’s winter season remarks and a note about Wilson’s son. The fragmentary text indicates communication about a political candidate and associated individuals.
A massive airship named Akron exploded during flight at about 11 000 feet. Reports describe a horrific disaster with several crew members killed or missing and the craft breaking apart over water as it descended.
A confusing OCR fragment references an ankle injury during an afternoon event at a venue named Met. It mentions names like Watterson and Utis and a movie frame, but the details are unclear and several words are garbled. The main fact suggests an ankle injury occurring at a public space or event in the afternoon.
The city’s school census tallies an additional eighteen children in the district, with 204 white students and a larger share of colored pupils. Figures reflect ward-by-ward changes, noting losses in some wards and gains in others, led by Ward 8 where the greatest gain appeared. The report highlights demographic shifts and the ongoing census collection by H. S. Cressmin, with Mrs. Mollowiee assisting.
The Lawrence Kansas city council discussed a plan to have the State of Kansas cover part of the cost for streets abutting University property. The resolution proposes the state pay its estimated share of expenses, with specific street segments named and projected costs listed. The meeting also covered fire engine status, sewer contracts, and ordinance revisions including liquor sale licensing and railway related charges.
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