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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
4
Lawrence column reports on city status as a first class city potential and bond powers. It discusses Lawrence’s growth, population questions, and legal interpretations affecting status, with commentary on McAdee and local reactions to political candidacy and crime.
The Kansas Supreme Court will rule on whether Lawrence becomes a first class city. The mandamus case seeks a clear population count to determine city and county implications,, including whether University student numbers affect totals. If Lawrence remains under 15,000, county salaries and class status could drop. The case argues for a single, accurate census to guide police, fire, water, housing regulation, and future governance.
Walter J. Damrosch, decorated with the Legion of Honor by the French government for services to music, has long been celebrated as leader of the New York Symphony Orchestra. His father Leopold Damrosch came to the United States from Germany in 1871 and embraced American life. Walter Damrosch trained under his father and German teachers including Hans von Bülow, began conducting at 19 with a Newark orchestra, and rose to national prominence as opera and symphony director through direct leadership and innovative lectures for public music education.
On Tuesday morning June 10 1924 about 4500 people filled the east wing of the stadium for commencement at KU. At 10 15 the university band appeared from the administration building followed by a thousand faculty and graduates in cap and gown and bridesmaids in white. The procession stretched along the green slope toward the stadium as dignitaries and students gathered for the ceremony noted for its visual beauty. Experts say two cents of every taxation dollar goes to support the state university and witnesses praised the striking parade down Mt. Oread.
A 1920s style health note encourages summer escape from the city to enjoy outdoor life. It urges sleeping outdoors, wearing breathable clothes, and ventilating interiors to build vitality and cope with heat. It recommends visiting a lake bay or ocean to swim and promotes self-education in simple health practices.
The 0 commencement exercises marked the first at the new stadium, a U shaped structure funded by graduates and friends. Bishop McConnell gave the bageslaureate sermon, Prof. Thomas W. Butler delivered the alumni address, and Dr. Edwin Slosson gave the commencement talk on futures. The speakers covered democracy's limits, constitutional fidelity, and the value of straight thinking, with plans to publish their addresses in the Graduate Magazine.
Charles F. Scott notes that degrees for post graduates would be tedious under poor management, but Chancellor E. H. Lindley ran a long program with dignity, skill, and dispatch, making commencement a spectacle of beauty and intellectual interest at the University of Kansas.
A notable commemoration marks the centenary of Geo T Anthony, who served as Kansas governor from 1877 to 1878. The item places him among historical leaders and notes the anniversary of his birth.
The state department released Washington’s cordial yet firm note to Japan on June 18 confirming that the exclusion provision is a congressional prerogative and not subject to executive discretion. Secretary Hughes stresses the policy aligns with the gentlemen’s agreement and preserves sovereign control over immigration.
Kansas City June 19 merger of four flour mills in Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma consolidates Midland Flour Milling Co Newton Milling and Elevator Halstead Milling and Elevator Blackwell Milling and Elevator into Midland Milling Co with headquarters in Kansas City and paid capital of 1.3 million. Chief officers include Carl Warkentin G Randall John A. Jones Maurice Alden John Cain and others. Consolidated capacity exceeds 39 700 barrels daily.
The P J G team beat Holcom Grove Keys 3 to 4 with Pugh shining for Holcom and Brooks turning two double plays for the locals. The Knot Hole Gang and Hibs teams plus Radio Midgets, P J Gs, and Haskell Hambres schedules appear, plus pool news and health checks. Harvey County shows population gain with Newton adding 321 residents since March 1928, bringing Newton's total to 9674. A barn burned with harness and machinery in a Sunday storm. no livestock lost. Mrs B F Evans of Newton dies after 53 years in the town.
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