Miami 1924 - State Archives of Florida/Romer |
Below is a sampling of headlines from sections of the Miami News-Metropolis of January 1, 1924. A mix of local and national stories show how some themes remain the same a century later.
Coral Gables from the water tower 1924 |
Thousands See Monster Parade -
Construction of Large Concrete Fronton at Hialeah for Spanish Game of Jai Alai Introduced from Cuba Opened Feb. 2, 1924 (see index for short history). Most are closed today, but one still operates in Dania.
Hialeah Fronton 1924 State Archives of Florida |
U.S. Stirred Over Obregon Lack of Force
“Washington hopes Mexican revolution will be halted … disappointed over its failure to solve internal problems…policy limits supply of arms.” Alvaro Obregon served as president of Mexico from 1920-1924. Deemed a centrist and peacemaker, he was assassinated in 1928.Mystery Marks Liquor Supply in Washington
Man with a drink in tourist photo booth at Hardie's Bathing Casino during Prohibition 1920-1933 State Archives of Florida |
Democrats See Chance to Win in 1924 Election
“Politically the coming year holds more at issue than is usually the case.”Calvin Coolidge, Republican, succeeded Warren G. Harding as president when he unexpectedly died in 1923. A booming economy and world peace favored Coolidge, who won the 1924 election as the second vice president tapped as president via circumstance who later won the presidency in an election.
President Calvin Coolidge and wife Grace State of Florida Archives |
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