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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1924
Page
8
A Lawrence Kansas Journal-World page includes religious reflection The Master Speaks with a biblical quote about stoning and commentary on public affairs The column discusses Mellon Couzens mood in taxation New York Democratic convention McAdoo prospects and European politics The piece also notes journalism students entering publicity and a taxicab publicity campaign plus Borah on France’s military strength.
The Bok plan aims to settle war anxiety by influencing government. Critics question if the public can compare the winning plan against some 22 000 other proposals. The piece asks how the public can be sure it backs the best method to end war.
The reparations inquiry committee, with General Dawes as a member, states a long period of inquiry may be needed before reaching conclusions. It expects the process to deepen understanding of how long it takes to solve the insoluble.
The article notes the creator of the term scofflaw winning a prize for the word that best captures wakeful conscience of eighteenth amendment violators. It suggests scofflaw could gain popularity among bootleggers and enforcement officers may be intrigued by a clever dodge recalling Pre Volstead days.
Robert M Wooley, former director of the U S Mint and Interstate Commerce Commission member, is appointed eastern manager for William G McAdoo’s Democratic presidential bid. A Kentuckian with Chicago New York Washington journalism ties, he aided 1912 and 1916 campaigns and the first Liberty Loan, later auditing Treasury and Interior accounts before his Mint directorship.
The Franklin Typographical Society marks its 100th anniversary in Boston. Thrift Week begins on Benjamin Franklin's birthday with nationwide observance. The Cape Town treason arraignment of Boer rebel General Maritz, and midyear meetings open in Augusta and Philadelphia focusing on real estate, transportation, and university railways cooperation.
Totnes Devonshire January 17 Lord Milday of Flete spoke on Dr Dreyer s tubercle bacilli study saying a really effective vaccine is in view. He noted astonishing results in treated human cases and explained the method strips protective fat from bacilli allowing blood cells to attack after vaccination. The war on consumption is believed to have shifted by this discovery.
The article notes Lee Fohl who discovered George Uhle now targets another Cleveland sandlot star Charlie Dorakott. Dorakott, 20, a right handed pitcher, posted 31 consecutive scoreless innings in semi pro ball and drew interest from Cleveland Detroit and Pittsburgh as a possible future Red Sox prospect.
A chaotic column of notes details Los Angeles curbs on midnight dancing and a police crackdown affecting the movie industry. It mentions the Wampus Ball moving to San Francisco, a bid by the north for the film business, and odd ordinances including street tambourine permits and snakes on public highways. Al Lippe, famed boxing impresario, draws attention amid cancer lore and a family remedy claim. An art story notes William Crawford Anderson admiring Titian’s Lazarus, a Vatican altar theft linked tale, and a $10,000 purchase turning into a multi hundred thousand appraisal today.
Local residents visited homes across Fairview including Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nisely and family, Henry Seele and son from Welcome, Oliver Schutz of Lake View, Maurice Hamer of Huron and Glen Hamer of Walnut Grove, plus Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dreher. Mildred Day was absent from school due to illness as Red Label Black Coal is advertised on track by Kaw Valley Fuel Co.
Lawrence and nearby residents report social notices and work updates. Miss Helen Davis of Tonganoxie with F A Dickinson family in town. May Dickinson and Mrs O W Sowers appear in local circles. Skeets brothers install a fado at home. Norwood and logsmen finish at Mr Nehoff's, move camp to the O'Dea woods.
Boxing notes show Toledo club signing Young Montreal and Carl Tremaine for a tour and a no decision contest. Jack Britton booked to meet Fred Archer in a 10 round bout at Canton on January 21. Military and park news follow with local club changes and arena plans.
Excelsior reports Mr. and Mrs Elmer Brown motored to Ottawa Saturday morning. Carl Schwartz and associates cut wood with help from Dan Johanning Walter and Ernest Pohl Otto Johanning and Albert Schwartz. Charley Gilliland hosted Friday dinner for Harry Flora daughter Opal Mary Peffly L. W Haas and daughters Eva and Mabel. Women aided Mrs Gilliland with crafting comforts. I L Montgomery hauled hogs to Baldwin Saturday. Further entries mention Mr and Mrs Glenn Flora and Mrs ...
American stars Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan inspired a glass workers scheme after a German man admitted smashing windows to create glazier jobs. The film The Kid is cited as the idea source as reports spread about the spree across Bavaria and Reichenhall.
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