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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1924
Page
4
New York City braces for a June Democratic convention likely to draw up to 200000 visitors. With 300 hotels and many boarding houses, reservations are underway. Hotel and restaurant owners have agreed not to raise prices to accommodate the influx.
The 1896 Athens start, 42 km distance, and enduring endurance lore mark the modern marathon. From Spiridion Louys’ Greek win to Antwerp 1920 feats by Hannes Kolehmainen and J Lossman, the event embodies athletic grit with historic gestures and dramatic finishes.
In Belgrade on May 9 a free for all in the Jago Slavian chamber left four wounded as revolvers were fired and chairs swung during a row provoked by Agatanovitch, a former gym instructor now Democratic deputy, with Stretkovitch knocked senseless and deputies rushing to restore order.
A quirky note describes bibulous gents lingering over canned heat, offering to explain drinking options or urge leaving it alone. The playful editorial tone hints at social attitudes toward spirits and public display.
In May 9 dispatch from Saratoff AP reports Johannes Schwab a German schoolteacher heads a 50 member executive committee directing the new German Soviet Republic in the Volga area federated with the USSR with Moscow as capital. The German settlements trace 160 years of history with prior promises of independence and exemption from military service. Under Bolshevik rule they faced loss of lands cattle and crops prompting many colonists to move.
In Atlanta in May a statement by Dr Lin sly R Williams managing director of the National Tuberculosis Association at the opening session of the annual meeting stressed that adequate nutrition is essential. He notes under-nutrition worsens disease and cites progress in reducing U S tuberculosis deaths from 201 per 100 000 in 1900 to 97 in 1922 while praising ongoing local and state efforts.
Nishiwaki returned home to find his wife crushed to death as the house burned around them. Investigators labeled the blaze accidental, with no immediate signs of foul play or motive detected. Local authorities continued to secure the scene and determine a cause.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church high school department celebrated Mothers Day with decorations, a program, and gifts of lilies to each guest. Readings, a scripture lesson, solos, and a representative costumes sequence honored mothers and foreign lands. The evening sermon, "The Ministry of Suffering," followed by a University League gathering and Christian Endeavor service. A separate report discusses Russian market shifts and grain exports with Petroff’s Berlin report noting prewar export declines.
A spring and summer clothing display for women and shoes featured in the Eldridge hotel parlor rooms with cooperation from Innes Weaver Newmark Fair Buljene and Fischer stores. The room was decorated for the exhibit.
London May 8 Associated Press reports that a brick toss revealed a vast Sumerian tablet library at Kish near Baghdad. Professor Langdon leads the Weld Brandell expedition uncovering 20 rooms of tablets with 20 more to explore. The find promises treasures rivaling Pharaohs' libraries.
New Orleans reports the longtime Good Friday custom of releasing two model prisoners by paying their fines. Captain Archie Rennysor notes the 1924 quota included a man serving thirty days for drunkenness and another for taxicab debt, with the captain himself covering the remaining fines totaling 15.
London May 12 Associated Press reports a life sized coal mine underground demonstration at the British Empire Exhibition in full swing. The Palace of Neptune and other park attractions occupy over 40 acres with themed booths Toyland Alice in Wonderland Garden of Flowers and various rides and amusements offering a grand scale for London.
London May 10 Associated Press the last of three brothers who for 30 years refused intercourse with others died in a lone tower on the Essex coast. William Cole eldest naturalist founder of the Essex museum and author. Benjamin entomologist. Henry artist etcher and sculptor. The fourteenth century tower sits in a moat. The will leaves about 125000 dollars in property to the state.
Delegates to the Switchmen's Union of North America meet in Denver to discuss the transportation bill and wage conditions. The gathering aims to address elimination of the political group, public board representation, and railroad switchmen concerns. About 3,000 delegates are expected. no formal program has been set. In a separate note, five men were fined for speeding in police court.
We thank friends and relatives for tender care and sympathy after the illness and death of our son and brother. Grateful for beautiful floral offerings and especially the kindness and thoughtfulness of neighbors Jim Tillie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Miller Carpenter, Miss Minnie Smith. Also note the Isle of Man view on a hill and advertising Larvex moth destroyer from Rankin's Drug Store 1101 Mass.
Rangoon India May 12 Tagore denies quoted remark that he would not return to America He says if he does not visit again it will be due to age not dislike of Americans He plans lectures in Pekin and a tour to Japan Indo China Cambodia Siam and Java to renew cultural and spiritual ties with India.
In Willow Springs and nearby, residents traveled to Lawrence for gatherings and chores. Elmer Churchbaugh and family, Abe Flory, and Miss Mabel Wingert were among those visiting. A C P A meeting occurred at Grove school house. Art Campbell and relatives were summoned to Kansas City for illness, returning with Mrs Pentlin improved. John Meinke hosted a family reunion in Lawrence with many relatives attending.
Samuel Raber died Tuesday morning at age 87 at his daughter’s home in Lawrence Indiana. A Twentieth Indiana Regiment veteran he married Isabelle Boots of Crawfordsville and settled near Lawrence. Survived by widow nine children twelve grandchildren two great grandchildren and a brother. Burial details requested in Holy Gracious Keeping. Probate Judge Kenneth Leroy Bryant and Sarah Elizabeth Bates wed in Valley Falls Kansas yesterday afternoon by Probate Judge Menger.
The article details the Reno area event at the M church in Tonganoxie with Sunday school noted though Rev McKenzie did not hold services. It lists local news including travel plans, schooling arrangements, family visits, deaths, community events, and village notices across Tonganoxie, Leavenworth, and Lawrence areas.
An extensive table arrangement featured a vast bouquet of spirea and snowballs from Mrs S Kelsall Jr. flower beds. Guests included many club children and prominent members. Activities after dinner included opening exercises and a short business session followed by a luncheon invitation for the Aid Society on Tuesday the 20th.
Linwood residents share updates from Kansas City where Margaret Gross, ill in Rosedale, Kansas, shows improvement. Local residents attend Messiah in Lawrence. The Kaw Valley electric line depot work proceeds toward occupancy. Several families host guests from Kansas City and Salina during weekends and holidays.
A Tonganoxie chapter meeting drew about twenty five members Thursday night with two new members initiated. An elaborate banquet followed. Plus local notes include intruding play by De Soto high school seniors and various community updates and a Los Angeles war memorial project.
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