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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1924
Page
2
A hard fought football game saw Kansas defeat Washington 48 to 0 after a dominant offensive drive and multiple standout runs. Key plays included a fourth quarter surge and a series of long rushes that sealed the knockout.
Kansas handily defeated Washington 48 to 9 behind multiple scoring drives and strong defense. Starr and Zuber tied for offensive highlights with long runs and a key interception returning to Washington’s third line as Kansas stretched lead late in the game.
Manhattan Iowa State College and the Aggies shut out Kansas Aggies 21 to 0 at home. Ames drove for scores in every period while repeatedly threatening the goal line.
Illinois overwhelmed Iowa 36 to 0 at Champaign as Harold Grange played three quarters and scored two touchdowns. He also threw forward passes for big gains while his team relied on steady line smashes and several 18 to 20 yard bursts, though Grange did not unleash a long solo run.
A jumble of college football results shows Missouri tied with Pennsylvania 6 and Cornell defeating Columbia 14 to 0. Michigan topped Minnesota 33 to 0 while Purdue beat Vale 7. Other scores include Rutgers 30 over Franklin and Marshall 6, St Louis 13 over St Xavier 0, and Army 77 over prete ny 21.
Boston College defeated Haskell Indian Nations 34 to 7 as Darling scored three touchdowns and McKenney connected on a long forward pass. The Indians mustered their score in the third period after a long march. Yale held Army to a 7–0 tie at Yale Bowl before 80,000 spectators as Army failed to convert a scoring chance.
Weather outlook outlines a week of rain or showers across the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys beginning Monday. Temperatures expected to run below normal with periods of precipitation returning midweek. Kansas forecast calls for fair tonight and Sunday with colder temperatures, especially in the northeast.
Violence erupted in Niles Ohio as Klansmen and anti klan factions clashed over a scheduled parade. Troops ordered by Governor Donahey arrived to prevent the event. Police report multiple outbreaks with several injuries but no confirmed fatalities.
Governor Dohnahey orders 2 0 0 0 troops to Niles and Columbus while Major General Benson J W Hough travels from Springfield to take command. Police in Youngstown step up patrols along roads from Niles to curb possible disorders as tear gas arrives to bolster security.
Reporters describe rioting in Niles with a mob outside and gunfire. Governor Donahaney orders 400 to 5,500 troops to move in by dark as authorities brace for further unrest.
The University of Kansas local committee selected eleven applicants to present five nominees for the Rhodes Scholarship. Ralph Merle Hower Brewster Morgan Herbert Robert Rawson Paul Robert Wunseh and Thurman John Zinn were named as candidates after an afternoon meeting with eleven applicants. The state committee will decide on December 13.
The University of Kansas plans the tht annual Dad's Day. A meeting set invitations to be mailed for dads to attend the Saturday program. Oklahoma-Kansas football game will be highlighted with speeches by Ed Howell Atchison and toastmaster Tus tan Ackerman. Chancellor Lindley will welcome visitors. An orchestra will provide music and prizes will honor the farthest attendee.
Herbert S. Bailey long time head chemist at Southern Cotton Oil Savannah and editor of Journal of the Oil and Fat Industry leaves to manage Exchange Orange Pandueis in California. He plans to move with his family this week en route to the coast, with travel stopping in Lawrence. He is connected to University faculty and rumored spy ties arise as he departs. He will engage in football coverage and horseback riding while traveling, and a new device with two springs is mentioned.
Four year old Tetty Jo McAnineh, daughter of Professor and Mrs E M McAnineh, was severely burned on the face and arms when a jack o lantern exploded in a neighbor’s front yard in Kam Ottawa. Dr W J Beard suffered burns while trying to help.
Sheriff Will acon reports Arthur Jel l Lawrence is charged in a Wednesday night robbery at Linwood. No trace of his whereabouts has been found. officers and county officials continue investigations. A woman present claimed the bandit’s name was son, and he has partners with prior criminal history.
The board of education sets a regular monthly meeting at Liberty Memorial School to open five bids on January 1. Supt M G Del Manzo will oversee bids for movable auditorium furniture shades and electric equipment. Specifications are on file at the board office and in St Louis.
A University of Kansas committee met to plan a Christmas tree sale to raise funds for a friendship cause. John R. Dyer read letters from Europe detailing money sent for the sale and designated the recipient group.
Minister Aked of the Congregational church at Kanehs City Missouri will address the convocation next at 7 o clock in Robinson Drive. He spoke at the summer session and is regarded as a strong orator on social issues this season. A high school band practice is set for 7:30 at the high school with increasing membership and effort. Two students from Haskell Institute were arrested for drunkenness by county officers last night.
Washington announces hearings conducted concurrently with Chicago adjourned until after the election. The senate committee, led by Chairman Bowah and Senator Shipstead, will resume the inquiry after the election to prepare a preliminary statement for voters.
Spectacular political campaign winds down with last minute rallies across Kansas. Key figures including William Allen White and Gov Davis clash over anti-klan issues while White campaigns in Wichita Emporia and other cities. Democratic and Republican contenders prepare closing speeches in Shawnee county Salina and surrounding areas.
A high turnout with about 130 colored and 50 white attendees filled the courthouse for a Republican rally led by Douglas county chair Harry Wagner. Beatrice Childs of Kansas City gave the keynote, addressing national and state issues amid plans for upcoming county attorney candidate George Melvin and other officials.
Voters in Douglas County face a crowded ballot with President Coolidge Dawes Davis Bryan and many state and local races. The election runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a second short term congressional seat, two constitutional amendments, and township officers on the ballot. Notable names include William Allen White and A J Parnell among others in a record expected turnout.
Harvey C. Lennon spoke at the University of the School of Education during the regular Douglas County teachers meeting at the courthouse. About fifty district teachers attended. Mrs Lucile McGreath discussed methods for teaching geography.
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