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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1924
Page
4
The article notes Secretary Hoover’s opposition to a federal radio regulation bill as many changes have occurred since its drafting. It cites his view that current conditions require updated provisions and that final legislation should await future developments.
An article reflects on Golden Rule Sunday and Near East Relief efforts to aid thousands of orphans from war and hate in the Near East. It quotes the secretary of Near East Relief praising American generosity and calls for continued application of the Golden Rule. It also notes other topics including New York University students building a flying machine and rising drug-related crime in Oklahoma.
A reflection on youths under 21 involved in crime and drug influence, noting the rise of extremely young offenders and a social shift toward bold fashion like checkerboard shirts. The piece also mentions plans to capture the solar eclipse with photos, and considers rapid speed as a notable human achievement during the period.
Noted American stage actor Edward H. Sothern is honored today on his sixty fifth birthday. He rose from a minor role in his father Edwin Sothern’s company to become a leading figure in Shakespearean and other productions. His career includes touring with Julia Marlowe and acclaimed performances in plays such as If I Were King and The Bells.
Fragmentary text recalls historical events linking the United States Fourth of July to Finland and Russia era shifts, and notes the 200th anniversary of Ayacucho with Peruvians planning fiestas and patriotism.
The Medici prints, owned by the department of drawing and painting, are on view in the third Coast Administration building through December. The prints, praised by Prof Albert Bloch for their color fidelity, serve as a portable study of old European Masters. A program and plate supper are planned for Excelsior district December 12, with Miss Koehler and her pupils inviting the public.
Sunday evening service at 7 45 at the Congregational church features a program of solos quartet organ and violin pieces. Esther Ott Minna Dorn Martin Hall Lawrence Oneley Howard Taylor Will be organist. Includes Nocturne Chopin Watchman What of the Night At the Feet of the Master Burdett Still with Thee and Song of Praise among others.
The Atlantic Monthly Company starts an educational project to help schools develop finer citizenship among youth. It seeks cooperation from school teachers to share successful practices and materials so they can be widely adopted. Lawrence teachers are contributing suggestions to the Magazine.
John Simmerock convicted for possessing liquor on the night of November 40 in a police cell. He is fined 200 dollars plus costs and sentenced to thirty days in city jail. Officers testified he had liquor on his breath at arrest. Other items include poultry show winners and local notices.
Corrigan, proprietor of Orang-Puteh estate in Borneo, is startled at 1:50 am by a blue monkey stolen from a cult. The creature flees as Corrigan investigates a murderous scene, finding Millett slain and the yellow dog Parish wounded. He battles danger with a torch and his revolver, pursuing clues through the estate toward a tense confrontation.
A garbled excerpt mixes religious doubt, fate, and a perilous adventure with references to savior themes and a Chinese boy. The text shifts to travel on European trains, advertisements for electric baths, and a cough remedy, all jumbled with unclear context and stray product mentions.
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