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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1924

Page

2

Radio Midgets edge Jayhawks in twilight AA clash

In a tight South Park night game the Radio Midgets upset the Summer Jayhawks 6 to 10. Key hits came from Birch Lyons Zweifel and Zweifel while Kilbune struck out multiple batters. The Aug F U S appeared to ease through the field, with late runs sealing the comeback after a tied first inning and a seventh inning rally.

P. L Ases Brock Birch Lyons Allen TR Radi Johns Zweifel Harisackell Kdhidot Jon Wellman Clark Custer Hamilton Hantey Frazier Bane Phillips Combina Jayhawks Hall Waternon Hesf Ca -O Comelback Rasultaf Acto Bageersia -Walg Itwo Olen Jil Ol Noa McDaniels Ricka Ea "Smith

Early sports and travel notes from 1870s era

A collage of brief items notes the first Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association regatta at Peoria in 1878 and early lawn tennis for women, plus Harvard Yale eight race on the Connecticut River in 1876. It mentions racquet shape, rubber balls, and Maryland Jockey Club origins, with several other sports, travel, and imperial emigration figures from the era.

Mississippi ‘Valley Amateur “Rowing Association Peoria Arnold Maryland Jockey Club Piatico Clu Annapolis John Franklin Easton Eastern Shore Yankee Walter Johnson Washington Yankeed Oregon, Agricultural Éange Corvallis Smeet

First Christian Church Homecoming Proceedings Preview

The First Christian church in Fort Wayne marks its homecoming with an evening sermon by G L Milton, a 41 o’clock anniversary service, and a union night talk by Jesse Bader of St Louis. Miss Noffsinger will be honored as living link, baskets bring dinner, and decorations celebrate the building project.

Milton First Christian Church L. Milton Miss. Noffsinger Jesse Bader St.l Louis Devore Richard

Crown Prince named chair of Swedish Life and Work conference panel

The crown prince of Sweden is named chairman of the Swedish committee preparing for telespates to the Universal Christian Conference on Life and Work.joint presidents include Arch Yury and the Ecumenical Patriarch. Delegates: Stockholm 174, Britain 95, America 25, Host 85. Allied groups will exchange representatives.

Stockholm Jung Associated ‘Press Sweden Arthur J Yury Constantinople Tthe GLA Svangelical Alliance Student Christian Movement International Missions Committee The Salvation Army Christian Endeavor Movement

Pure Water Is Assured in State Health Drive

Harrisburg officials begin analysis of drinking water quality using a field laboratory on a road, assessing water sources to post warnings where contamination harms public health. Maine Secretary Charles H. Miner calls the program the first of its kind to protect motorists from impure water.

Harrisburg Associated Press State Department of Health Lincoln Ig Y Charles H. Miner Maine

Cotton production in empire grows amid 1923 losses

London reports the British Empire saw rising cotton output in colonies despite 1923 being one of the most unprofitable years for Britain’s cotton mills due to tin shortages. Short time and reduced wages hit workers while empire production expands and future American prospects look uncertain.

London Associated Press Brit Great Britain America

Clark for Justice: Judge Clark Seeks Reelection

Judge John W. Clark, long time Lawrence justice, announces Republican bid for reelection. Lifelong resident, University graduate, praised by lawyers for fairness and legal knowledge. Census note: over 1000 counties declined in population per 1920 figures.

John W. Clark Power-In Lawrence Reellections Clark Pac Thasion

Cotton industry staggers under cotton famine headwinds

The article notes Britain’s cotton trade suffering as raw material costs soar and overseas demand shrinks due to recent American crop failures. It highlights a strained world cotton supply and assigns much blame to high raw material prices impacting goods demand. John D. Princey hosted an American artist reception. Politiken hosted a dinner for 200 guests.

Britain John D. Princey Politiken

Leprosy Crackdown Cited Hope For Culion Colony

Manila June 420 Associated Press report from Dr Victor G Heiser Eastern representative of the Rockefeller Foundation says Culion leper colony could wipe out the disease with continued annual appropriations. He notes 5 500 lepers remain and about 300 are cured yearly under new treatments including ethyl esther Mercado and Indian methods. recovery among new arrivals may reach 90 percent with sustained care. Per capita cost is about 25 cents, government spends about $500000 yearly.

Nin Manila Culion Philippines Dr. Heiser

Cheers for Movie Stars Bong and Block Traffic in Copenhagen

Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Mekford were greeted by cheering crowds in Copenhagen causing tram service disruption. Large crowds overwhelmed the central station area as the actors arrived at six this morning. Fans fainted in the square near the railway station, and the event drew comparisons to Spain.

Mary Copenhagen

Veterans seek land and benefits in free city saga

In Danzig 16,000 World War I veterans clash with a German 1906 law over relief. They demand land for homesteads, free medical care, a raise of weekly allowances, and extra funds for blind ex-soldiers with trained guide dogs.

Danzig Associated Press

Ireland Ends Old Judicial System After Easter Sittings

Dublin reports that after the Easter Law Sittings the Irish judicial system will be restructured. The British model will no longer apply with lord chief justice replaced by the chairman of the supreme court. District judges will hold permanent courts with broader jurisdiction, replacing county court powers. London reports also note MPs organizing a pigeon fight in the House of Commons yard on July 26.

Dublin Associated Press Ireland Ford Cellors Supreme Court Libor M. P.s Hace Pigeons London Indor House of Commons

Four Constituencies Decide Flight Destination for Winners

Fragmentary text indicates agreements on a one year term and a fixed flight destination, with rotation among centers of the four constituencies represented by the members. The readable passage hints at a governance or ceremonial arrangement governing movement or postings tied to election outcomes.

Ends Stirring Career of Mounted Officer in Canada

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police loses Colonel Theodore A. Wroughton after a 37 year career ending as assistant commissioner. He joined as a constable in 1887, became inspector in 1898, and rose to major posts by 1919. Wroughton chased criminals solo in harsh Yukon and Arctic districts, sentencing thousands in Yukon Court. Gleason and Hill fined $5 each for traffic violations.

Saskatoon Sask Associated Press Royal Canadian Mounted Police Theodore A. Wraighton Wroughton

Kansas City Youth Learns Respect After Police Talk

Chief Send3 Boy Eddie Wilson, 16, returned home to Kansas City after a visit to a train passenger pickup. Police say Douglas advised him on proper respect for his mother, following a Wednesday night train incident and a free bus ride home. Webster paid a $20 fine for drunkenness, released to Kansas City residence.

Douglas Eddie Wilson Kansas City Wilson Herry Webster

Darrews Drug Store Ad Promotes Poultry Medicines

An old newspaper notice lists poultry and stock medicines including Kreso dip crude carbolic acid fly spray galf cure and healing powders offered by Darrews Drug Store located at 09 Mass St.

Darrews Drug Store Mass

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