Democratic Nominating Victory at St Louis Convention
In St Louis on June 16 the Democratic national convention nominated Woodrow Wilson and Thomas S Marshall by acclamation, completing the ticket four minutes before Friday. The platform included Wilsons Americanism plank and a push for military preparedness and anti foreign influence.
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Democratic convention debate on tariff and suffrage planks ends
The convention debated tariff policy and a minority report on woman suffrage. Governor Ferguson defended states rights while Senator Stone backed the majority platform. The minority proposal was rejected 588 to 131, and the convention adjourned.
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Basparians Withdraw Forces From Athens Front
Report says Bulgarian troops withdraw from Saloniki to the Romanian frontier. The note mentions shifting forces and cautions about broader European movements.
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Disloyal Groups Targeted in Democratic Platform
A St Louis report quotes a Democratic platform plank condemning any conspiracies by individuals or groups to advance foreign powers. The document warns against actions or rhetoric that divide the nation, stressing unity and patriotism as essential to America's strength and the integrity of its institutions.
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Kansas Weather and Suffrage Debate at Convention
The report notes a mostly cloudy day with possible showers today into Saturday and little temperature change. It records a suffrage plank narrowly adopted 25 to 20, with suffragists planning to press the issue on the convention floor and key arguments by Will R. King and Representative Baker opposing by Governor Stanley and Ferguson.
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Texas
Arch River Bridge Pour Underway In Flood Conditions
The second arch shell is being poured as engineers ready concrete at noon. All machinery is in place and the shell of the second arch nears completion. Fire supports remain until after the arch is finished while the river runs four feet two inches and driftwood flows downstream.
Inspector Law Is Tough Standoff Delays City Ordinance
City commissioners wrestle with a lengthy ordinance to appoint a city inspector. A debated clause would require inspecting a residence each time occupants move in, drawing gas company objections. A vote remains hoped for at tomorrow morning’s session as further sections are considered.
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New Bigniarele drainage district formed in Bismarck area
Judge Smart ordered creation of Bigniarele drainage district No 1 covering about three sections from the Bismarck school house to Mud Creek. An election will set new directors and plans will be drawn for the drainage project to divert flood waters.
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History of Vocational Training Progress Across States
Dr. William T. Bawden reported that about one third of states have passed laws for vocational training, with Kansas just starting. He traced origins from 1868 federal support to 1876 Russian exhibit influence and 1881 New Jersey law, noting Massachusetts spurred growth. The $7 million federal bill stalled. he argued the funding would spur national education efforts.
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Underrated Mexican raid foe pressed by hidden sentry alarm
Washington reports fresh details of the San Ignacio clash as U S Cavalry repelled raiders believing they faced half a troop. The trap triggered firing from trenches. casualties listed include C Fy Mowers of Armourdale Kansas E Katonah New York City and James Imaden of Cleveland.
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President Wilson Receives Hundreds of Congratulatory Telegrams
Washington June 16 President Wilson today received hundreds of congratulatory telegrams including one from Vice President Marshall at Indianapolis declaring loyalty in the fight he is to win. The president read accounts of his nomination as he rose early and greeted the news in a happy frame of mind.
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Verdun Front Heavy German Attacks Fail
Russian based dispatch reports from Paris that powerful German assaults southeast of Tharsont farm on the Verdun front were repulsed by French artillery and infantry last night. The fighting centered near Tharsont farm and French forces held their positions against the German push.
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Fine Arts Concert by Dean Butler and Miss Sweeney Thrills Fraser Chapel
Dean and Mrs Harold Butler and Miss Anna Sweeney presented a Shakespearean recital to a large Fraser Chapel audience. The program blended Morley and Sargent settings with English and Irish songs, scenes from As You Like It and A Health to King Charles, and featured Miss Sweeney’s Brilliance with MacDowell’s Etude de Concert. Mrs Butler’s Merchant of Venice court scene drew strong approval.
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Outdoor Players to Present The Yellow Jacket and More
The Bill Company long popular in Lawrence brings outdoor performances Friday and Saturday featuring The Yellow Jacket a Chinese comedy The Rivals Sheridan and Richard III Shakespeare on the University campus under a natural stage setting Marshall Briggs reports seating will be arranged so all can see and hear The troupe aims to repeat last year’s moonlit shows promising strong audience appeal
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Weekly Hill lectures outline by Dr Louis W Rapeer
Next week at Hill the state college of Pennsylvania speaker Dr Louis W Rapeer will address summer session students. He will discuss Bases of School Reform Educational Recreation and Revolutionizing the Principles of Health at 4 44 Monday Tuesday and Thursday. A musical program by Miss Pearl Emley and Prof W B Downing is set for Thursday evening at Fraser Chapel. Public admission is free and devotional exercises are planned Friday with Chancellor Strong as speaker. A community sing led by Dean Harold L Butler will follow next week with high attendance already noted.
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Parks Work Underway at Pinckney School Area
Major Francisco is devoting time to city parks work. The Pinickney school park received attention starting this morning. City Engineer E H Dummire reports his young daughter has been seriously ill for two days. A man’s effort to accept defeat gracefully is described as a painful performance.
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Boost for Pure Water Drives Lawrence Vote
A local appeal urges residents to publicly campaign for purchasing the water plant to ensure a pure, sufficient supply. With polls showing strong support, organizers warn turnout on June 22 could determine Lawrence and the University’s future growth and property values.
District court ends busy May term with multiple divorces granted
Judge C. A. Smart presided over twenty three cases in a busy District court session. Eight divorces were granted to James W. Monroe, A die B. Rigg, Bettie Proper, Elnora Woody, George G. Cheney, Winona Hurley, Albert R. Davis, and Emma Bennett. Several cases were continued or dismissed and judgments entered in others, including a $1085.19 verdict for George H. Gilmore against Franklin R. Smith and a partial settlement plan for Elmer Dodds versus Chauncey Fishburn.
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Ottawa
James W. Monroe
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George G. Cheney
Vera Mattie Chener
Winona Hurley
George W. Uitrier
Albert R. Davis
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Emma
Bennett
Frank H. Bennett
Carrie Gulley
Ora Franklin Gulley
Maude Joyce
Guy W. Joyce
Lula Holt
Frank H. Holt
Anna Wallace
Maple
Walter J.maple
Nellie Krawitz
Charles Krawitz
Blanche Tipton
John Tipton
Elmer. E. Dodds
Chauncey Fishburn
Fishburn
George H. Gilmore
Franklin R. Smith
Florence McDonald
Fraternal Aid Association
Watkins National Bank
J. J. Eddy
Ed P. Harris, Sr
Ed P. Harris, Jr
Ernest Morrow
Edward P. Harris
Tax Payments Rise Slightly as Day Ends
Only $1659 was paid into the county treasurer's offices yesterday, far below prior days. Treasurer I C Stevenson reports $90,441.70 still unpaid, indicating a slow tax collection pace for the week.
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