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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1924
Page
4
A Lawrence newspaper fragment includes subscription rates, Associated Press rights notes, and a brief political话 editorial jabs about congressmen and public service. It references a prison break at Atlanta and mentions former warden Ameline’s unwritten editorials, reflecting archival tone and partial notices.
Lawrence, Kansas, one of the state's oldest communities, is praised for its industrious people and high standards. The 1924 outlook emphasizes unity, growth, and prosperity, while noting liquor-law enforcement challenges in nearby Leavenworth and Atchison and broader temper in national affairs.
Antonio Scotti, a renowned baritone born in Naples in 1867, marks twenty-five years on the American operatic stage with a gala at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Celebrated for both tragedy and comedy, he shines tonight as Scarpia in a high profile performance after decades splitting his career between New York and London.
Twenty five years ago Spain lost Cuba's sovereignty. Ontario towns vote in municipal elections. Ernest Chuard becomes Swiss president for 1924. Miami hosts a winter flower and fruit festival. Cleveland adopts city manager government. Pasadena hosts Tournament of Roses Winter Carnival. Emma Cromwell becomes Kentucky's first female Secretary of State. Canada implements copyright and sales tax laws. Atlantic Scotti marks 25 years with the Metropolitan Opera in New York tonight.
Topeka candidates for public office will receive a questionnaire on economy measures proposed by the Kansas Taxpayers Organization. J. M. Kessler says a two year economy program will be drafted at the January 22 23 state convention in Topeka. Delegates will be chosen by local groups to attend, and the organization plans a monthly publication.
Major US business and banking leaders predict a prosperous 1924. optimism hinges on Secretary Mellon's tax cuts boosting activity. executives like E. H. Gary and Charles Schwab cite solid production, while oil and steel sectors face mixed signals.
In Chicago the Civic Opera's goat Bessie balked at a treacherous backstage bridge delaying a Dinorah rehearsal. A replacement goat, and a long friendship with a stablemate donkey, followed as the hall hosted animal quirks in a festive season.
The League of Kansas Municipalities outlines a model traffic ordinance for Kansas towns, proposing a 12 mph speed limit, strict headlight rules, penalties including fines and possible vehicle confiscation, and detailed rules on right of way, passing, signals, parking, and driver qualifications. The text also notes historical views on mince pies and calendar era changes.
Bradstreet reviews 1923 as irregular yet prosperous with record production and high employment. It notes weather and trade fluctuations, strong manufacturing, building and auto sectors, and cautious optimism for 1924 amid political factors and high costs.
Ruth Stonehouse and Wharton James starred in an old fashioned melodrama at the Bowersock attracting a highly enthusiastic audience. The company delivered lively scenes with Madge and Col. Sandusky Doolittle drawing praise while a trained orchestra provided interludes. A chorus of grownup pickaninnies sang popular tunes and Queen Bess did not appear as planned. A horse accident near Leavenworth delayed entry but left the royal scene incomplete.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruling addresses whether the Kansas Public Utilities Commission can inspect the books of the Santa Fe railroad. It upholds state power to audit public utilities, finds no conflict with federal Interstate Commerce Commission, and notes inspection can occur without a formal complaint. A closing ad promotes Johnson's Chocolates from Rankin's Drug Store.
The First M E Church held its last service of the year with a strong Sunday school showing and an inspiring address by Superintendent E S Weatherby. Dr Edward Hislop announced year’s financial results from White Christmas, with funds split for rehabilitation in Japan and Korea.
In Berlin the old imperial palace kitchen near the Spree has become a mid day dining room run by Austrian women led by Mrs Fritz Kreisler. Professors actors and professionals eat for a small charge with tickets issued after committee screening to ensure convivial, genteel patrons.
Hamburg reports sharp rises in food and beer costs with salted herring jumping to 1.20 a pound and sausage 1.25 to 1.75 a German pound. Potatoes rise to many times prewar levels while rye bread sells for 13 to 16 cents a loaf as Germans protest affordability.
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