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New York World , by New York World

For its work in connection with the exposure of the Florida peonage evil.

The Jury

John W. Cunliffe(Chair)

Henry W. Sackett

Henry R. Seager

Winners in Public Service

Memphis Commercial Appeal

For its courageous attitude in the publication of cartoons and the handling of news in reference to the operations of the Ku Klux Klan.

New York World

For articles exposing the operations of the Ku Klux Klan, published during September and October, 1921.

The Boston Post

For its exposure of the operations of Charles Ponzi by a series of articles which finally led to his arrest.

1924 Prize Winners