19th century industrialist’s legacy in Lawrence
Justin De Witt Bowersock, a noted Lawrence industrialist, died with praised vigor as a Moses-like figure in a 1922 Journal-World obituary. The piece recalls his lasting influence on Lawrence and his descendants, highlighting his prominent role in regional development.
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Nick Krug
Journal-World Photo
Stephen Hill
Justin Hill
Stephen
East Lawrence
Bowersock Mills and Power Co
Justin
Lawrence Paper Co
J.D. Bowersock
Top Photo
Lawrence
Moses
Justin DeWitt Bowersock
Journal-World
Great-Great-Grandchildren Break Ground for Bowersock Dam Project
The Bowersock dam pioneer J D Bowersock’s descendants join a May 16 2011 groundbreaking for a 20 million hydroelectric plant on the Kansas River north bank. Children Henry Nelson Hillary Griggs Hugh Griggs Oona Nelson and Lyle Griggs toss dirt during the ceremony led by local officials.
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Mike Yoder
Journal-World File
J.D. Bowersock
Bowersock
Kansas River
Henry Nelson
Hillary Griggs
Hugh Griggs
Oona Nelson
Lyle Griggs
Rec center costs loom for taxpayers in Lawrence
Lawrence city officials debated a $25 million northwest recreation center funded without tax increases. Years later a proposed police headquarters could trigger a tax hike to cover an estimated $20 million to $30 million, leaving Commissioner Mike Amyx wary of public acceptance.
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Lawrence
Mike Amyx
Tobacco deals threaten Kansas child programs funding
Programs serving about 200000 children statewide face a fiscal cliff as Kansas negotiates arbitration with tobacco companies over promised payments. Rich Minder of a Douglas County coalition warns the state must decide its commitment to children and families amid the dispute.
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Congress
White House
Rich Minder
Douglas County
Kansas
Minder
Winter Weather Outlook With Snow and Rain
Today's forecast mentions snow and rain with a high near 43 and a low around 13. The brief item appears on page 8A and directs readers to LJWorld social media for updates.
Jayhawks trounce Colorado in 90-54 blowout
Ben McLemore led Kansas in a dominant 90 to 54 victory over Colorado, a former Big 12 foe. The Jayhawks controlled the game from start to finish, delivering an emphatic win on their home floor.
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Ben McLemore
Jayhawks
Colorado
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