21 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
1
Delegates from Alabama Taft were seated by the convention. Hadley’s motion to adopt the minority report of the credentials committee was tabled by a vote of 605 to 164.
Credentials committee sustains the majority report in seating Taft delegates after a long all night session. Roosevelt forces clash with Taft supporters as the convention votes to table the minority report, amid rumors of a third candidate and packed halls of delegates awaiting final action.
In a morning dispatch from Topeka, the sheriff’s office confirms an investigation led by alias Penn known as Al. The report notes coordination with area agencies and ongoing efforts to locate the suspect. Further details were not provided in the readable text.
The report details Sparks County land use with 77 acres of school land, 159,974 bearing fruit trees, and 166 acres in cemeteries. It outlines public parks totaling multiple acres, ponds and lakes, and numerous farmed and undeveloped areas. Notable entities include Emanuel Park, Baldwin City, Marion, Grant, and Leavenworth.
A fragmentary item lists names including Arthur Fasty Cermibita Ben jeren Shinn Merle Vail Martin Shawvil Gilbert Frith and others as newly examined lawyers. The text references equal suffrage and a public event with several attendees, noting a forceful attraction and a controversial tone about licensing and examination procedures.
Movement led by butchers and grocers to make Thursday closing general spreads across town with many dealers signing on. Officials say the shift would affect all lines of business, count on smoother morning shopping, and could boost profit. a Garnier area marke t is set for a key sign off with most vendors pledging cooperation. The drive is backed by Federated clubs and local merchants as weather improves and consumer activity rises.
The annual street car picnic is planned for Woodland Park on July 2. The event aims to be a major community outing for street car workers and families, with organizers hoping for a smooth program and strong turnout.
Two riders were injured when a spill occurred during the Woodland beach meet. Chas Bonar and a second victim suffered different injuries as harness and machine damage halted events. Stockwell sustained the heaviest harm with injuries requiring hours of care after the crash. Others reported bruises and minor cuts. Track officials and medical personnel responded promptly.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a will report and related proceedings. It references survey items, parties named as respondents, and mentions commercial and public interest elements. The text remains unclear on date, location, or definitive outcomes.
Crowds gathered at the park for a wet weather evening program featuring long motorcycle races. The event included two main races with the butcher team edging the grocers, amid a lively crowd and disjointed results. numerous participants and spectators braved rain as gears and timing played out.
A fragmented early 1900s style report notes Mexican insurrectos and disturbances near a police station. Officials describe disorderly conduct and intoxication as part of unrest, while political shifts surface with a new chairmanship and convention mentions.
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