25 Dec 1924
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
1
A damaged, OCR like report recalls a Christmas tree fire in Hobilyt Oklahoma. It tells of a family tragedy as a house burns and several people, including children, are injured or killed. Firefighters work to control the blaze as onlookers react with fear.
Fragmentary notes describe residents resisting some township action and Mrs Buchheii urging completion of forms. The text mentions blanks to be filled by farmers, delays due to missing signatures, and references to parole and High sentence terms. The passage is cut and unclear.
A London retailer remarks that colder weather is pushing men toward heavier clothing this winter. He notes a shift from lighter outfits to thicker coats and woolens as households prepare for harsher conditions.
The Farm Bureau outlines 1925 growth goals including higher membership pledges, expanded extension work, and stronger county presence. Highlights cite record offices and meetings, a 100 percent membership increase, new potato inspection programs, and demonstrations that boosted commodity outreach and county-wide cooperation across seven counties.
Despite wet snow the streetcar line kept tracks and ran cars all night. City crews used road scrapers to clear edges and create drainage channels along pavements, reopening passages as work continued. Weather disrupted traffic but operations pressed on through the storm.
A garbled OCR summary hints at a 24 team season preview featuring Missouri Valley and West Coast squads. Mentions U.S. colleges and possible matchups, with scattered references to players and strategy but text remains largely unreadable.
A primary institute held a Christmas gifts distribution for students at Rivet auditorium. Parents and authorities coordinated the event, with presents sent to pupils and a Christmas dinner to follow for the boys.
In Abingdon Virginia area on May 25, five people are dead and about 200 rendered homeless as flood waters from the Holston River valley surge through the region. Rescue efforts identify a Colonel Scott among the recovered, with other victims not yet identified early today.
Washington dispatch notes prominent officials and citizens sending Christmas greetings to disabled veterans of World War I. The event highlights include remarks by President Coolidge and remarks praising veterans’ wartime sacrifices. Officials praise the ongoing support and welfare programs for veterans and salute their contributions to the nation.
Lawrences police records reveal a city crackdown on bootleggers with cases filed in the Hilice court. One defendant received 1 month in jail and a fine, while other violators faced fines totaling 100 plus 1 400 paid in cash and 970 worked off. Evidence gathered led to prosecutions in Leavenworth district court and city charges detailing liquor manufacture and distribution.
The Christmas seals committee in charge reported 1759 dollars raised to date with many donations from city groups and individuals. University and district schools are expected to boost final totals, with community organizations and residents contributing to the drive.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses German actions and naval concerns with scattered names and phrases. It mentions five weeks in SOS and references currencies stabilizing, hints at European conditions, and notes various places and people in a disjointed stream of words.
A city fire incident sparked a second blaze after extinguishing the first. Investigators found the initial fire began in a stove causing faulty chimney flames. The structure suffered significant damage, with about 500 dollars in losses and marks left on the doorway.
Lawrence post office staff have pushed hard amid cold weather and mail delays, making notable headway on Christmas parcels and nearly clearing backlogs that had hampered deliveries. The crew expects further parcels to arrive and be delivered in the coming days.
The Oak Hill cemetery mausoleum, built by A. R Young Construction Co, contains crypts, most sold. Fourteen remaining crypts will be auctioned by the city commission with prices ranging from 2140 to 18q depending on location. Proceeds go to cemetery fund with the church fund reimbursed.
A memorial service for the late Dr William Herbert Carruth former vice chancellor of the University will be held at the Unitarian Church at 11 oclock next Sunday morning. Carruth, a noted educator and author, lived in Lawrence before moving to Leland later in life. The service will include organ preludes readings tributes from university figures and a postlude. He was a long time supporter of the Unitarian church.
The Lawrence Elks Club welcomed about 200 children to a Christmas entertainment at the club house. Guests arrived with their tickets and enjoyed popcorn and candy while a fish pond drew gifts. A second floor holiday program featured music and dancing by Joe Dunkel as Santa Claus handed out toys and more candy before groups moved to receive gifts. The event is planned to recur annually.
The Elks executive committee in charge of the Salvation Army drive asks residents to donate to meet this year’s budget quota. Those who can contribute are urged to send checks to E Alexander, secretary. The campaign, held recently, did not canvass all city portions, and organizers hope unvisited areas will donate.
In Los Angeles on December 24 Kid McCoy sits in county jail as jurors in the Mrs Theresa Mors murder case await instructions. The panel will not be asked to decide until after Christmas with a former prosecutor urging a first degree murder verdict while noting liquor fueled jealousy and a failed prizefighter driven to kill to defend a so-called meal ticket. Judge Crail granted a recess until Friday amid closing arguments describing the motive and the defendant as determined to live off Mors money.
Topeka December 24 Governor J M Davis refused clemency for Effie Beverley of Cowley county serving a life term for killing her two children eight years ago A permanent parole was granted to Wolney O Johnson former president of a Marion county bank convicted of embezzlement whose minimum term of one to five years expires January 17 Johnson's wife and five year old son are in Tonkawa Oklahoma.
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