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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1924
Page
2
Kansas and Nebraska battled in a hard fought Football Homecoming at University Stadium. Rhodes connected for key long gains and Mandery powered Kansas drives as Nebraska maintained a narrow lead through the third period in a tense contest.
Fragmented report shows Missouri Kansas gridiron scramble with muddled names and locations. Mentions Lone Star, Creighton, and a rally at a school house. Several personal names appear, including Esther, Evan, Kelley, and Mrs. Irwin, with scattered county references and a mention of rain.
Booming turnout anticipated as records show 1,416 qualified voters in Cotteyville and 10,261 eligible voters in Parsons. Arkansas City tallies 1,070 over last primary, with 4,600 eligible in Itawa. Additional registrations boost numbers as books close in many towns ahead of the November 4 election.
Aboard a 42 foot craft four men from Lacoma Washington depart for a Pacific cruise with Honolulu as destination. The voyage began from San Pedro California and will cross to the Hawaiian Islands after stocking large fuel oil provisions.
A Washington dispatch reports liquidated shipments of 3.66 tons of Argentine corn may cost mills less than local corn futures. The rate stands at 71 cents a hundredweight or about $14.20 a ton, with the South American corn delivered to two local milling firms.
Lebanon's Greater Lebanon region plans a national anthem and will pay for it. A local music publishers firm has been asked to run a prize contest for the best hymn with a 2000 Syrian francs prize. The plan emerges amid French control and calls by Gouverneur du Grand Liban.
Washington reports a forecast for the week beginning Monday in the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with generally fair weather and possible showers later. Temperatures hover above normal at times, easing toward the end of the week. Kansas area expects clear spell tonight and Sunday with a sharp temperature change and notable readings recorded by morning and afternoon.
Senator La Follette condemned Secretary Mellon and Commissioner Blair as unduly shielding taxpayers. He said papers must publish income tax data to expose dodgers and challenge government overreach. Justice will not provide guidance on publishing tax facts for 48 hours, delaying a ruling.
Peking dispatch reports General Wu Pei Fu launching a heavy attack on the Shankaikwan front to turn the right flank of Chang Tsao-Lin. Rumors persist of a Manchurian-Peking power settlement amid Feng Yu-hsiang’s Christian general bid to oust the government. The cabinet resigns as peace mandates drafted. Premier Yen and Koo hold temporary duties. A stolen Ford touring car is recovered at 1717 Vermont Street.
A wagonload of Grimes Golden apples was stolen from C. F. Thoneson at Williamstown last Wednesday night. The thief may have left notes inside the fruit identifying the seller, according to Mr. Chompson. The Journal-World notes authorities hope finders report the apple sources.
Lawrence city commissioners appointed multiple election boards for each ward and precinct. The lists include judges and clerks for receiving and counting ballots, plus a dedicated board to handle absentee ballots at the courthouse on November 4. The appointments followed Republican and Democratic county committee recommendations.
Athletic representatives met at the high school to reorganize the league. The new group includes Topeka Leavenworth Olathe Atchison Kansas Kansas Rosedale and Lawrence with officers Norma Reist president E R Stevens secretary. Schedules to be prepared by Speen and McDonald with possible guests at KU game.
Lawrence buzzes as K U and Nebraska fans flood town for Homecoming clash. Nation of cars from Kansas City Topeka and Lincoln bottle Massachusetts Street with banners flags and slogans. Special Nebraska train arrives early and the fort-to-fort highway opens for record crowds.
Secretary Wallace of the agriculture department died at the Naval hospital from toxemia following an operation a week earlier to relieve sciatica. He passed away at 4 p.m. with Mrs. Wallace and their daughter Ruth by his side after being unconscious since the morning.
About 500 old timers attended the Robinson gym gathering with R. S. Knappen directing. The program opened with old time songs led by W. B. Downing, a quartet sang, and Jatie director Bert Kennedy delivered the principal speech. Chancellor Lindley welcomed alumni and Dr Aller spoke for Kansas coaches. The event closed with a bonfire and outdoor rally north of the Admin Building. the University band provided music. Interstate Bus Company faced a $30 license per bus if extra buses run for today, with ten buses allowed through Lawrence and full-year charges for specials. police checked city traffic this morning.
Le Paris reports French dispatches on American income tax returns. Ford Rockefellers J P Morgan and others paid immense sums, while press comments note Coolidge compared with Fairbanks and a noted remark that America is a country where one earns money but taxes are appalling.
At Hutchinson a Republican rally behind Paulen drew about 75 attendees. Morgan praised the University of Kansas ties and criticized White and Davis while urging support for the Paulen ticket and GOP law enforcement. Other speakers urged party unity and noted state fiscal reforms.
A motorcyclist named Frank Fgneetamaker was slightly injured when his bike struck a Ford on the corner of Massachusetts and Fourteenth. He was taken to his home on Kentucky Street. Driver GC E Treftheh, turning west, was uninjured as the motorcycle hit center of the car. the motorcycle suffered severe damage.
Floyd Lawrence city clerk announced 9 051 citizens registered to vote for the November 4 general election in Lawrence the largest registration ever. Of these 1 647 registered since the spring primary. He notes 1 647 do not include recent address changes with an estimated 100 to 200 citizens reregistered. Some registrants have moved away but kept their names on the books.
Christian Rakovsky, Soviet envoy in London, denounced a protest letter as a clear forgery. He faulted British officials for not notifying Moscow before publication and urged foreign office authorities to recognize the Zinovieff letter as spurious in the context of alleged Russian propaganda in Britain.
President Coolidge described American foreign policy as international cooperation guided by the golden rule. Speaking at a Near East relief function in Washington, he said the United States aims to help Europe and promote peace, noting a recent heavy schedule of speeches. He prepares to speak in New York tomorrow at a federation of Jewish charities.
An amended petition in the Kansas ouster suit against Probate Judge N. T. Richardson of Lyon County was filed in the state Supreme Court by Attorney General C. B. Griffith. The revision drops three counts, leaving two charges alleging Judge Richardson split fees with attorney Owen Samuels in settling the A. C. Piester estate and the Elizabeth Bitler estate. The move follows the defendant's motion to quash three counts, which the court sustained a week earlier.
Fire crews battled a blaze in a yard playhouse at 162 New Jersey Street yesterday afternoon at 4 54 winning only slight damage. The incident occurred during a Halloween party with residents escaping unharmed.
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