23 Dec 1924
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1924
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions Wilford and a 2000 kilowatt turbine, a light plant, cooling system, and economic methods for electric operations. Details are disrupted, but reference to Texville and Sa thie suggest an update to an energy facility and evaluation of spring-related capacity.
Reports describe a fresh eruption at Lassen Peak with gray smoke and heavy snowfall yesterday. Observers note steam boiling at Devil's Kitchen and a cold northerly wind shaping the snowy landscape as residents monitor the volcanic activity.
Fragmentary OCR recounts discussions in Philadelphia about depictions and caricatures of police and public safety leaders. It mentions General Butler, special divisions, and instructions for female impersonators to wear adequate maps as part of a controversial cultural debate.
Four Wichita youths, Karl Peters Ragan and Davis, pleaded guilty to holding up a store and were sentenced to years in the state penitentiary. Prosecutor J N Baird urged tough punishment, noting murder could be charged. Victims suffered wounds. one suspect remained hospitalized. The court considered clemency for Fisher, citing a criminal history. Community reaction and calls for mercy echoed as Judge weighed the case.
City bacteriologist W R Schreiner warns that holiday liquor circulating in Lawrence can backfire for drinkers. Samples tested after raids show even a whiff can trigger headaches, with some liquor reportedly run through Stiligo fast.
Downtown Lawrence will observe a full Christmas Day shutdown with most stores closed except essential grocers druggists and a few outlets open parts of the day to serve the public. Morning hours will see most shops open and other businesses abstaining from afternoon operations.
The council room and city hall brim with garments, food, and toys for needy families as a Boy Scout drive gathers stock from donations. Committees sort, bag, and plan basket deliveries across Lawrence, while Mayor Holliday seeks more trucks and cars for pickups and distribution.
Elks invite 200 city children to a Christmas tree entertainment at 10:80, with Santa passing out nuts fruits and gifts. The event, yearly for kids by the club, will include short music and dancing on the Elks first five floors and a candy and toy distribution.
Fragmented notices describe heavy snowfall from Topeka to the state, with forecasts of 9 to 1 inches and rising wind. Reports mention stock market chatter, sudden price swings, and potential public inconveniences. A separate item notes dangerous gas leaks near a plant three miles north, prompting work crews to install venting.
Washington December 23 The prohibition office will rely on its present staff of agents to handle the seasonal rise in liquor trade. Chief General Agent E. Yelleley said no additional agents would be employed during the Christmas and New Year period.
Topeka reports Governor Jonathan M. Davis postponed the continuation of the University of Kansas investigation because of heavy work with hearings and the Topeka hospital death inquiry. County coroner findings on CJR Zarker, a former hospital inmate, showed no rib fractures, though bruises might have resulted from rough handling or other causes.
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce members have until noon tomorrow to file ballots for seven board of directors. Due to Christmas mail delays at Joachi post office, an extension is granted for those who mailed ballots. others are urged to bring ballots to the polls tomorrow morning at the Chamber. Election judges will convene at 2 pm tomorrow at the Chamber to oversee the process.
The body of Clarence Gilbert, soldier and judge of duty, will be returned to his home town in Kansas after perishing in an air mail crash. The ill fated air route's parachute failure and the search for the wreckage dominated reports. Police recovered horses kept outside to shelter from the cold as Missouri footballers arrived in Los Angeles for a Christmas showdown with USC.
A gunman wearing a sheepskin jacket robbed Carey Grocery at 415 Second Street North, wounding A L Carey in the leg and escaping with about 75 dollars. Twenty minutes later a second robber, wearing a hunting coat, entered Frenger’s Market on Haskell Avenue, compelled the cash drawer and fled to a waiting Ford coupe. Police were alerted promptly.
BK Crim and WAL Courtney reported success in fundraising for Frayer’s Christmas. They noted strong generosity from produce men wholesalers and grocers, and urged delivery of items to city hall by tomorrow morning. If unused, contact the Health Department or deliver personally. Pelts stolen from Carl Hird’s garage valued about 12 dollars. Two men suspected. Hird away. garage door unlocked. wife unable to prevent theft. Tony Reamer, charged with murder of Elsie Wheeler, to appear in Raudette after leaving Minneapolis jail. sheriff and deputy accompany him.
President Coolidge rejected a plan for many balls tied to the inauguration and said attendees may dance if they wish but he will not attend receptions or dances. He stressed he need not be present at every event connected to the ceremony.
The Haskell Institute student body hosts a Christmas program at 7:30 PM in the auditorium with a shepherds pageant led by D. Clinton West as the director. The program includes musical numbers from the school's department and children's performances from the primary division. A special fund helps furnish gifts for those not receiving gifts from home, with packages held at the Hasell post office for distribution on Christmas morning.
Fragmented report describes an accidental activation at the courthouse alarm system caused by county treasurer Traut. Deputies rushed to the scene with guns drawn as the alarm rang at 8:30 AM and a safeguard was enacted to deter what appeared to be a robbery.
Organization of Troop No 2 at First Reform Church names Bascom Fearing as scoutmaster. J S Weatherby chairs the committee with K Bruner G C Stewart G S Corbett and J E Daniels. Installation set for January 14 at the Methodist church. Six troops now exist in Lawrence with Legion sponsorship planned for a new troop.
Christmas morning ceremony by DeMoley Commandery No 4 Knights Templar at the Masonic temple in Topeka led by E Birch. The event marks the annual Christmas service to honor the birth of Christ. Also reports Governor Davis grants Christmas parole to Albert P Allen a 65 year old ranchman from Kearny County who sought a pardon after a killing dispute and is now on temporary parole.
Eight nominees vie for the Kansas Wheat Girl title with Topeka on inauguration day in January. Readers vote by postmark or in person at the Journal-World office before December 29, choosing the candidate to represent the state’s farms and communities.
Tom Coffee, jailed after a bone dry charge in the city police court, escaped Sunday evening from the city jail yard while coal was being hauled. He was near completing a ninety day sentence and a $206 fine, with arrangements for a pardon near completion in the last thirty days. Coffee triggered the escape as guards were away from their posts during a general shift in the yard.
Off Courtney told the Journal-World yesterday that residents must clear snow from sidewalks at once. City officers have tried leniency but frozen and slushy walks pose public safety risks and potential city damage suits. Salt on frozen areas will help break it loose.
Announcement to advertisers that the Journal-World will go to press early on Christmas morning. All copy must be ready by 2 p m tomorrow and finalized by Wednesday.
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