Record-breaking Kansas vote expected in 1918 election
Kansas voters face record registration and a wide field in today’s election. Women show heightened participation across cities leading to a large turnout, with debates over three constitutional amendments on farm tenancy credit taxation and roads. The political scene features Democratic and Republican leanings, plus Socialists and independents contesting seats in the eight districts.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
George F. Hodges
United Pias
Kansas Cities
Taz Payers League
W.C. Bryson
Overland
Osage County
W. A. Ayers
Wichita
Congress
Richard E Birt
Tudor Charles
Cloud
Repub
Registration tops in Emporia as 6000 vote in November
Emporia Kansas reports the largest registry in town history with about six thousand eligible voters for the November election. Nearly equal gender split but men lead slightly. few women on county ballot. Maury Lee seeks a 24 second term as register of deeds with no opposition. Ethel Van Gundy faces Timon Covert for superintendent of instruction. Roland B. Boydton runs Republican for county attorney. Robert E. Dobbs is Democratic candidate for county clerk. D. L. Morgan faces no opposition for coroner.
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Emporia
Kans
Maury Lee
Register of Deeds
Ethel van Gundy
Timon Covert
Roland B. Boydton
Robert E. Dobbs
D. L. Morgan
Walk-away ticket contested in Neodesha election
Nov. 2 reports show Republican opposition to county commissioners on a local issue. Observers say interest is nominal compared with past elections. Neodesha voters total 1,671 registered, up from four years ago. 658 are women.
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Neodesha
Hutchinson Voters Face 170000 Bond for Parks Plan
Hutchinson Kansas residents will vote alongside the general election on November 2 on a bond issue totaling 170000 to buy four parcels for public parks in four city locations. Registration is 10400, higher than any prior year. Mrs. Vinnie M Skinner, a Republican candidate for register of deeds, is noted as the daughter of an earlier official.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Vinnie M. Skinner
Register of Deeds
Local election notes with bonds and candidates
Voters in Wichita will receive ballots for a $200000 bond issue to improve the forum and complete the exposition building. Frances Nenechek seeks the city clerk position on the Democratic ticket. Statewide voter registration rises to 27918 in Wichita with 11615 women 16803 men, up 6000 from 1916. Salina cites heavy turnout with 6593 registered, 2705 men and 2888 women, featuring Anna Shanahan and HB K. Crittenden as candidates for local offices.
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Iesuta
Kan
Wichita
Frances ‘Nenechek
Jon
Salina
Saline County
Anna Shanahan
Office of Register of Deeds
HB. K. Crittenden
Keen Interest Indicated in Newton Registration Increase
Newton Kansas reports a surge in voter registration for a general election with 539 more names than in 1916. Total registrants reach 4 275 with 2 342 men and 2 983 women, amid a congress race between W A Ayers and Judge Richard E Bird and a slate including Miss Evelyn Crandall and Miss Mary Morrison seeking state and county posts.
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Newton
Kan
W.A Ayers
Richard E. Bird
Congress
Harvey County
Congressman Ayers
Kansas
Evelyn Crandall
University Club Election Returns Show Private Wire Service
The University Club contracts Western Union for bulletin service this evening. The club remains open and will relay returns as they arrive. Refreshments and a cafeteria luncheon will be served during the evening.
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Western Union
Baldwin News Highlights Baker Reunion and Local Events
Baldwin residents enjoyed a series of social and university linked gatherings. Attendees included Mrs. Beeks and Charles Beeks family, Baker University alumni, and Delta Tau Delta members. Halloween parties, engagements, and Endowment committee meetings framed a busy weekend with the Alpha Chi Omega alumni hosting, and Red Cross Roll Call planning underway in Baldwin.
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Mary Corinne
Biintasi
Baldwin
Charles BE
Beeks
Nellie Woodyard
Mise Claudia Steele
Eaton
Clyde Braden
Kansas City
Alpha
Braden
Waterville
Central Avenue Methodist Church
East Baldwin
Grace Huey
Brockway
J. He Steadt
Oscar FE
Allison
Baker
Bishop
William A. Quayle
St. Louis
Allican Quayle Barch
Courtney Quayle
Quayle
C. S. Maxwell
Neceleshs
Cecil
Phi Mu
Alpia Chi Omega Alumni Association
Alphas Chis
State Teacher's Association
Nautilus Club
Riley Bible
Florence Kirkpatrick
Jennie McMillen
McMillen
Rank Hotel
Morrill
J. J. Sweeney
J. R. Holmes
W. Fi. Spalding
William’ Clark
Thomas L. Harris
Insect Threat Cuts Wheat Value and Seeding Readiness
Reports to farm agent indicate weevil infestations in county wheat causing large losses. Damp threshing conditions enabled weevil development. carbon bisulfide treatments are outlined, with methods to seal bins and avoid fire risk. Multiple applications may be needed. monitor bins for signs of weevil activity.
Sessions Addressed by Ben Lindsey at Kansas Official Council
The Kansas Official Council meeting will convene November 17 18 and 19 at the state house. About 700 attendees are expected from 1100 members, including county clerks, registers of deeds, treasurers, probate judges, and sheriffs. Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver is invited to speak as part of the program alongside a buffet luncheon hosted by the local chamber.
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Rim
Kanesas
Courtesl
Rouse
Kansas
Ben Lindsey
Denver
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas State Peace Officer’s Association
Clarence Aten
Dodge Cit Attent
Kansas Association of County Commissioners
Walter A. Jones
Emporia
Kansas Probate Judges’ Association
Topeka
Clarence
Atent
Dodge City
Guy
Call
Mound City
Blair Boyle
Fort Scott
E. L. Bell
Clay Center
W. T. Clark
Hutchison
John Madden
Dodge Guy
Ranses
Methodist Church Night At First Methodist Episcopal
The First Methodist Episcopal church hosts weekly church night with supper and a program. At 8 I m following the meal, a five reel film of Rip Van Winkie will be shown for Sunday school children and their families. Admission is free and the public is invited. SH Ride a bicycle for economy.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Pharmacy Students Hear Chancellor Lindley Urge Focus
Chancellor I H Lindley told pharmacy students at their regular meeting yesterday afternoon that more attention should be given to pharmacy as a profession. Guests included medical school students from the university.
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Adérese
I. H. Lindley
Univer
Regulanl
School of Medicine
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