Kansas women win voting rights eight years before nation
Douglas County records show Kansas voters approved a 1912 constitutional amendment granting women equal voting rights. League of Women Voters leader Melinda Henderson notes Kansas as a suffrage hotbed while recalling the path to the 19th Amendment. The 1912 vote passed 175,246 to 159,197, well ahead of national ratification.
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Lawrence Schools Keep Open Despite Forecast Errors
Lawrence Public Schools will not close or consolidate elementary schools despite enrollment projections that overestimated growth. Board President Vanessa Sanburn reaffirmed the stance, noting the task force findings and ASP and Associates forecasts indicating faster growth in targeted neighborhoods but not enough to justify closures.
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Baylor Dominates KU in Second Half, 41 14 Loss
Baylor surged past Kansas after a close first half to win 41 14 on Page 1B. Kansas could not sustain scoring after halftime as Baylor controlled the game with a strong passing and rushing attack.
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COP taking aim at Dems in Tuesday elections
Voters will elect leaders from the White House to the State house. The presidential race pits Barack Obama against Mitt Romney. In the 2nd Congressional District Lynn Jenkins faces Tobias Schlingensiepen in Topeka as the race tightens.
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LJWorld Election Night Coverage Lets Readers Follow Live Results
LJWorld will provide live Election Day updates from Douglas County polling sites with turnout details and voter interviews. Reporters and photographers will post photos and video, share national results, and invite tips via drawbridge ljworld com or 832-7196.
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