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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1924
Page
4
A chaotic page excerpt details a Saturday football rally with an athletic program opening, alumni events, and campus news. It mentions a large turnout, freshmen activities, and planned spectators, plus scattered notices about local authorities, sales, and a court ruling on liquor in Alabama tied to a transport case.
The Topeka court dismissed the state's suit against Santa Fe and three pine line companies over a tax dispute. Judge ruled the action premature as defendants had not yet failed to pay by due date. Governor J M Kellogg's administration faced objections to the valuation fixed by the state tax commission.
A fragmented 1920s style notice discusses an offer withdrawal involving Henry Ford and Cooleridge era figures. The garbled text references President Coolidge and a public offer, with phrases about trust, waiting for congressional liberty, and awaiting response. The readable items suggest a formal withdrawal of a negotiation or proposal.
The U NALS circuit court, in a ruling dated October 18, upheld the denial of writs in a Nesro Troopers case. The decision confirms lower court actions and clarifies procedural posture in the dispute arising from Vallis.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention martial in December 1917 and an event at Fort Sam Trayston Texas on August 23. Details are unclear but reference military activity and dates around 1917.
London reports former Premier Stanley Baldwin seeking the Bewdley division of Worcestershire, among early unopposed nominees for the parliamentary elections closing today. Veteran T. P. O'Connor, Speaker John H. Whitley, and Postmaster General Hartshorn also proceed without opposition.
An independent petition meeting was held at Lecompton High School auditorium with about 450 attendees. Speeches supported state senator candidate Parnell, county attorney candidate Albach, and others, as H Mitchell presided. A bus driver, Frank Middleton, pleaded guilty to a traffic charge and paid a fine.
A Tulsa crash caused by blinding glare killed five people when two vehicles collided on a highway near Jenks Oklahoma. Injuries were reported for Lawrence King in the wreck incident.
An arrival from Russia described football as popular in villages, with villagers training outdoors and a village gymnasium shown with improved facilities. John J. Nuelgan of the Methodist Episcopal Church comments on the tour noting the emphasis on physical development in young Russia.
Swedish railway companies will end first class service and offer only second and third class fares to the public. The government, owning most lines, had begun eliminating first class years ago, citing little difference between top and second class. The move follows ongoing trends in Swedish rail regulations.
Summer Rotary boys camp prize list and honorable mentions announced as guests of the Rotary Club at noon Monday at Wiedemann's. Hovey Hanna will lead the meeting. Also notice about the First Animal Dahlia Show at Hess Drug Store Friday and Saturday.
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