McAdoo Lead Shrinks as Ballots Rise for Cox and Palmer
In San Francisco on July 3 4 9 and 9th ballots the Democratic National Convention shows McAdoo 386 Cox 321 Palmer 257 on the ninth ballot with similar shifts on earlier rounds Cox gains Palmer shows signs of slipping and McAdoo drops. Delegates from New York New Jersey and Virginia shift to Cox while others drift among the field as ballots continue.
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Auditorium
San Francisco
McAdoo
Cox
Palmer
Cummings
Owen
Smith
Davis
Glass
Marshal
Clark
Gerard
McAdoou
Cumings
Fords
Colby
Edwards
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Vote by Ballots and Named Candidates in Historic Ballot Totals
A fragmented OCR listing shows multiple candidate tallies for McAdoo Palmer Cox Smith Cummings Gerard Owen Marshall Hitchcock Meredith Davis Glass and others across numerous rows. The numbers mix with errors but indicate repeated tallies and shifts among candidates in a historical election context with several named persons and party figures.
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Palmer
McAdoo
Cox
Cummings
Owens
Hitchcock
Meredith
Smith
Edwards
Davis
Glass
Marshall
Clark
Colby
Gerard
Cumings
Owen
Fudwards
Daves
Simmons
Harrison
Williams
Wood
Champ Clark
Underwood
Hearst
Bryan
Daniels
Barnards
Hitchock
Virgan
Danivis
Convention opens late on last day in San Francisco
The Democratic National Convention, delayed and behind schedule, reconvened at 9:45 AM with Chairman Robinson urging states to resume nominations for President. McAdoo Palmer and Cox factions held continuous talks through the night as floor leaders and delegates arrived slowly.
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San Francisco
Robinson
McAdoo
Palmer
Cox
Secon
Insurance premiums near Kansas taxes and losses in 1919
Topeka July 3 The Kansas annual report of state insurance commissioner Frank N Travis shows total insurance expenditures for 1919 reached 44,158,275 dollars nearly matching the 44,543,625 dollars paid in taxes. Premiums totaled 1 080 201 745 for American and foreign companies including Kansas and Tu cal mutuals, with 18 621 050 in premiums and 6 970 500 paid in losses. Life insurers wrote 125 232 772 in premiums and 3 567 024 paid to beneficiaries. Fraternal firms paid out more than they collected.
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Topeka
Kansas
Frank N.travis
Kansas and
Tucal Mutual
Kansas Mutual Life and Tornado Companies
Mutual Hail
Public invited to inspect Kaw Valley creamery in Lawrence
On July 4 the Kaw Valley creamery at Sixth and Mississippi opens for public inspection. Lawrence’s new brick and tile plant showcases modern equipment and efficient layout for high grade ice cream products. C C Winsler and G R Shultz oversee operations and welcome visitors.
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Lawrence
Kaw Valley
Sixth
Mississippi
C. C. Winsler
G. R. Shultz
Dancing at Woodland Park by American Legion
Roy Ziesenis announced Woodland Park dances at six cents per dance with two entrances. The schedule runs 3 to 6 PM and 7 to 11 PM. The Cohn orchestra performs in the afternoon and the Saunders orchestra in the evening.
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Roy Ziesenis
American Legion
Woodland Park
Cohn
Saunders
Bryan Sows Wind Reaps Whirlwind at Wilson Convention
World wires from San Francisco report July 6 that Bryan’s minority platform report was voted down in a four hour debate. Nine planks rejected while the committee’s platform was adopted. McAdoo dominates the naming minutes with Cox as a possible ticket partner. Bourke Cochran and others spoke. The Kansas delegation comments on liquor planks. humor punctuated a long session.
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San Francisco
Bryan
Jackson
Bourke Cochran
Carter Glass
Bainbridge Colby
McAdoo
Cox
Real American ice cream soda in France now
Paris sees the real American ice cream soda via visiting tourists. Shops advertise authentic sodas priced from three to six francs depending on shop class. Parisians, initially skeptical, warm to the drink, and one large boulevard cafe serves more French patrons than Americans, even risking sundae fame for sodas.
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Paris
Harvest Hands Placements Across Douglas County
Fifty harvest workers were placed with Douglas County farmers this season through the county farm bureau. Most townships contributed, except Tecompton, with many workers sent directly to farmers by county agent R. O. Smith. Farmers could have placed more if they had notified two days earlier.
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Douglas County
Farm Bureau
Tecompton
R. O. Smith
Holiday Monday Sparks Fourth of July Celebrations in Topeka
The Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, making Monday a legal holiday. Dodge City expects 24 000 visitors for national motorcycle races, including a 500 mile world championship. Fireworks are prohibited in cities, but rural shops sell limited noise makers as tame celebrations replace past booms.
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Topeka
Kans
Lan
Dodge City
Sheep Health Alert Warns of Worms
County farm agent BR Cl Smith warns sheep farmers to check for stomach worms this season. Signs include gauntness and loss of vitality in lambs. Treatments involve drenching with a copper compound solution and tobacco infusion, with dosage varying by age from four to six months to old sheep. advise withholding feed before and after dosing.
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Cl Smith
Friendly Citizens Rally $267 For Interchurch Effort
Final report to Topeka state headquarters of the Interchurch World Movement shows Friendly Citizens of Grant township and surrounding Duartas county raised 267. Here cash totaled 127.50 remitted, 69.0 pledged to be paid later, and 30 contributors in all. Willard Morgin led as solicitor with 67.00 in money and pledges. Three contributors gave 25.00 each, and a separate 5.00 pledge was to go to the Methodist church.
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Interchurch World Movement
Topeka
Duartas County
Willard Morgin
Grant Township
Methodist Church
Lawrence Reid Fined for Disturbing the Peace
Lawrence Reid was fined 25 dollars plus costs totaling 32 in police court this morning for disturbing the peace. His wife swore out a warrant, claiming he verbally abused and threatened the life of Mr. J. F. Filbrun and her at 714 Massachusetts Street where she works. Reid denied the conflicting testimony and Judge C. C. Stewart overruled one testimony in favor of another, with A. C. Wilson giving notice of appeal to the district court.
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Lawrence Reid
Reid
Filbrun
C. C. Stewart
A. C. Wilson
District Court
To Confer on Hospital in Topeka With Governor Allen
Dr. M T Sadler was summoned to Topeka today to confer with Governor Allen and state board of administration about the Rosedale hospital situation. Rosedale voters recently approved bond issues to buy land for a new building, following legislative appropriations.
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M. T. Sadler
Topeka
Allen
State Board of Administration
Rosedale Hospital
Rosedale
Traffic violators fined for bright headlights in city court
This morning in police court August Pierson and Dr Florence Barrow were fined $10 each for running motor vehicles with headlights too bright. G R Smith was discharged after arrest on the same charge. Harold L Blake was fined $10 for speeding.
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August Pierson
Florence Barrow
G. R. Smith
Harold L. Blake
Lawrence Plans Fourth of July Celebration Day Off
Lawrence and Douglas County suspend normal business Monday as residents gather at Woodland Park for the Nations birthday. Ex service men to enjoy a meal at the park while authorities cancel court and city meetings to join the patriotic program.
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Board of Education
George L. Kreeck
Lawrence
City Commission
C. W. McKeen
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants National Bank
McKeen
T. J. Sweeney
Mr. Sweeney
Clarence Hall
Hall
Mahton Weed
American Legion
Douglas County
Family plans Fourth of July gathering in Kansas City
This article notes that the Gerber family of Kansas City C A Hall and family of Kansas City and Mrs Jd W C Stewart and Dassie Stewart of Tonaeka will spend the Fourth of July at the home of Mr and Mrs C C Stewart. Mr Gerber is a former Rainbow Division member and Mr Hall is an overseas Y man.
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Gerber
Kansas City
C. A. Hall
Jd. W. C. Stewart
Dassie Stewart
Toneka
C. C. Stewart
Rainbow Division
Mr. Hall
F. A. U. Band Concert Postponed by Lawrence Storm
A Thursday night storm postponed all Lawrence events including the F. A. U. band concert. The program planned for that evening will be performed at the concert next week.
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Lawrence
Willard Hilton Visits Manhattan Highway Testing Office
Willard Hilton of the State Geological Survey is spending a few days in the state highway testing office at Manhattan to observe ongoing evaluation work and discuss survey projects with staff.
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Willard Hilton
State Geologicaal Survey
Manhattan
Gail Stout Plans Topeka Visit With Local Friends
Gail Stout will travel from Topeka tonight to visit local friends for Sunday and Monday.
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Gail Stout
Topeka
Men Held May Be Army Deserters
Two men given as Frank Williams and Reed Sharer were arrested after failing to pay a $10 meal bill at Everest Lunch. A check payable to Henry Williams, signed Fred Jones, triggered the incident. Letters and mail suggest real names Buford Anderson and Walter A. Pruett, with correspondence to Camp Funston Kansas and Columbus Barracks Ohio. Police hold them as possible deserters awaiting Army camp verification.
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Frank Williams
Reed Shatery
Suter
Buford Anderson
Walter A. Pruett
Camp Funston
Kans
Monroe
Williams
Topeka
New Hampton
Missouri
Shafer
Columbus Barracks
Columbus
la Salle Extension University
Drug Addict in Jail Suffering in Topeka Case
Dudley H. Jackson, jailed in Topeka for stealing dental gold, sees a preliminary hearing adjourned to next Saturday as county attorney J B R Wilson delays for the father’s Texas arrival. Sherman attorney C T Freeman visited Lawrence stating Jackson hails from a good family with property near Sherman. A small morphine vial sold for $20 has been exhausted and the addict endures torture, his cries echoing from the jail.
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Dudley H. Jackson
Topeka
J. BR. Wilson
Texas
C. T. Freeman
Sherman
Lawrence
Jackson
Pioneer Banker A T Rogers Dies in Beloit Kansas
Beloit Kansas July 2 A T Rogers 72 longtime pioneer banker grain man and telephone man dies at home He headed First National Bank Beloit organized the first telephone company in the district was president of United Telephone Company operating in central Kansas He built the first grain elevator in Beloit and had lived there over 40 years.
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Beloit
Kans
A. T. Rogers
First National Bank
United Telephone Company
Kansas
Rogers
Hutchinson Wage Scale Sets Police and Fire Pay
Hutchinson Kansas July 3. A new municipal wage scale by the city commission sets police pay. Plain clothes and motorcycle officers receive 120 dollars, sergeants and patrolmen 115, assistant chiefs in the fire department 140 and 135, captains 125, and firemen 115.
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Hutchinson
Kans
City Commission
Recital Highlights Reuter Organ Factory Grand Opening
A city recital and reception were held at the Reuter organ factory to showcase the first locally produced instrument. Prof. Skilton, Prof. Preyer, and Mrs. Sylvia Alford Osborn presided. A varied program featured singing by Mr. Downing and Miss Helmick and a violin solo by Mr. Dalton. The audience praised the organ’s beauty and toured the factory afterward.
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Reuter
Skilton
Preyer
Sylvia Alford Osborn
Harry Cooper
Kansas City
Mr. Downing
Miss Helmick
Dalton
False Fire Alarm at 817 Lincoln Street
A false fire alarm sounded yesterday at 4 10 PM at 817 Lincoln Street in North Lawrence. The Fire Department responded but found no fire on arrival.
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Lincoln Street
North Lawrence
Bryan’s Oration At Convention Amid Silent Admirers
William J. Bryan stood before the convention under harsh lights as thousands cheered in admiration rather than agreement. He outlined his platform focusing on the league of nations with reservations while facing strong debate opponents.
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Wm. J. Bryan
Bryan
League of Nations
Redeveloping Presbyterian Church Interior and Lawn
A generous member donated 2000 dollars to the Presbyterian church for interior redecorating and lawn improvements. The work will be completed during the summer months.
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Presbyterian Church
Delayed Start for Six Corners Test Well Drilling
Plan to spud the Youngstown Pittsburg company test well near Six Corners was postponed due to a late arrival of a 15 inch drill. Workers finished dressing the drill but it failed to cool, prompting a Monday morning start as announced by the operations manager.
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Youngstown- Pittsburg
Six Corners
Creamery Treat Delights Journal-World Staff
The Journal-World received a gift of ice cream from Kaw Valley creamery management. A large freezer shipment was brought to the office and proved delicious to the employees yesterday afternoon.
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Journal-World Force
Kaw Valley Creamery
Gas Projects Work Near Paola In Oil Ventures
Howard Cress and T. S. Smith of the State Geological Survey are active west of Paola in oil and gas projects, focusing on exploration and development activities in the region.
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Howard Cress
T. S. Smith
The
State Geological Survey
Paola
Y M C A Plan Closed July Fourth Noon
Y M C A members are asked to note closing for Fourth of July observance with the center to close Monday at noon.
Weather Summary For Today And Tonight
Generally fair and continued warm conditions expected tonight and Sunday. Data shows temperatures at 7 am yesterday, 7 am today, and 2 pm today with today’s maximum and minimum not fully listed.
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Gerard Block
South Dakota
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Arvin S. Olin
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Journal‘ World
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County Farm Bureau
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Weeed
J. O. Pilbru
Thoms J. Harley
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Reuter Organ
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