07 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
1
The proposal outlines a modern plant and improved service at an estimated cost of 106000 dollars. City officials weigh the project as a means to enhance infrastructure and public utilities amid growing demand.
Proposed improvements include hollow concrete reservoirs with elevated roofs to prevent flood contamination, new boilers and pumps, and about 50 000 feet of cast iron pipe upgrading from 12 to 16 inches with 36 new hydrants. Installations aim to shield the system from floods while expanding service area and fire protection. A fairer meter based rate schedule will replace current two low rates, raising costs for large consumers, and water waste will be reduced by cutting standpipe use and lowering annual leakage.
A local water committee reports Lawrence faces inadequate supply and deteriorating facilities. It urges repairs, remodeling, and a system overhaul costing about 106000, with changes to billing and a universal rate. The discussion includes plant valuations, stock and bond history, and a call to abolish free waters clauses for paid consumption.
Lawrence residents hear Michigan expert defend municipally owned water, urging city control over development and service. Prof Hood lauds current plant but notes lag behind growth, inadequate fire protection, and need for expanded distribution and potential filtration. Kansas engineers echo soft water, lower iron, and a flood of urban water issues as December 1912 discussions unfold.
At the Commercial Club meeting Prof W C Head argued publicly owned water plants consistently deliver purer water than privately owned ones. He urged Lawrence to vote to take over the water works, cautioning that private bonds and investments won’t finance future extensions. The meeting praised Head’s report on water system purification and urged prompt city action.
A New York fire tragedy claims a lawyer Mendel and his wife and son perished after attempting to rescue his family from a burning home. Neighbors rushed to help as the father and daughter were found dead in each other’s arms.
A. B. Merritt of Lawrence is reported stricken with apoplexy this morning at 10 30 and has died this afternoon. The funeral arrangements are being made and services will be announced.
A fragmented weather note reports colder conditions in Kansas tonight and Sunday. It mentions Kate and yesterday's conditions vaguely, with scattered references to sundry times and places, leaving the main forecast difficult to pin down.
Reported first naval engagement opens the war as peace envoys prepare for talks in St James Palace London on December 13. A six ship Turkish fleet squadron was sighted near the Dardanelles at 3:80 pm. News notes ongoing Balkan tensions and anticipated talks among Ottoman and allied powers in European capitals.
Disjointed text describes families seeking help from a relief effort, with mentions of missing items and promised support. The garbled lines reference individuals asking for assistance for children and seemingly scattered appeals to a relief group. No coherent events or dates are clearly identifiable.
Fragmentary report references a relay contest and a person named Nelson, with mentions of jail confinement and accusations. The text is heavily garbled, offering few clear names, dates, or outcomes. It hints at a prize or prize money and a court or legal action but lacks verifiable details.
Dr. Bilin addressed the largest audience yet assembled for a lecture on Life of Mountaineers of the South. He praised the mountaineers for pure character and hospitality, contrasted their humble, unmodern life with enduring ideals of womanhood, and urged actions to help them through education and religion.
Professor Walker of the University outlines the Lawrence Water Works pumping plant status. He cites 2,000,000 gallons daily maximum consumption and notes aging equipment with insufficient capacity. He urges at least 25,000 to upgrade pumps and improve efficiency to meet growing demand and ensure reliable service.
The Kansas State Society of Criminal Law and Criminology and allied groups closed their Kansas Conference with Chief Justice Winslow of Wisconsin delivering a keynote on judicial recall. He warned recalls could chill bold decisions, urged professionalization of judges, longer terms, and depoliticizing the bench while praising reforms as part of a broad march toward better courts.
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