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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
1
A severe rainstorm last night left city and county areas with heavy damage. Bridges on Patton and Carter streets were washed out and structural losses were reported across several blocks. The Floud Es Confectionery suffered basement flooding and losses estimated from 000 to 5,000 dollars.
Severe overnight storm and aboral rainfall of 6.92 inches hit Lawrence and the Wakhrusa valley. Floodwaters damaged barns and stock rooms, flooded cellars, disrupted telephone service and knocked out bridges from Lawrence south along the Wakarusa, with crops especially wheat and corn heavily damaged.
Forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with prior thunder showers. Temperatures show a pattern from 7 p.m. yesterday to today with highs and lows, rainfall recorded at 6.98 inches.
A fire at 318 East Nineteenth Street owned by A Krause and a second alarm at 2:07 AM followed a lightning strike caused a chandelier to ignite on a porch at 746 Louisiana Street. Two young women slept in a bed nearby but were unharmed. The Union Pacific station near Topeka reported track washout from the storm.
Rural Lawrence deliveries hampered as routes remain blocked by washouts. By 2 pm carrier No. 4 cannot cross Wakarusa toPleasant Grove road. carrier No. 7 cannot cross Mud Creek. Lone Star route blocked at Wakuru river bridges. Wheat crops damaged in the valley.
A barn and chicken house on J Hemphill’s Six Corners farm were struck by lightning and destroyed by a storm last night. Estimated loss runs to 33 000 with 1 26 insurance. Tin horses in the barnyard were burned, two escaped but others were scorched. A colt may have to be killed. A binder tractor and several implements were also destroyed.
Rain swept the Kaw river valley with heavy precipitation near Topeka and Lawrence. Towns including Horton Emmet Le McParlan Wamega and Manhattan reported rainfall amounts and river levels remained below Emporia. Rain began overnight and continued through the morning with the river rising at several points.
A barn at Allce Hale five miles south of Eudora burned at about 11 o clock after a lightning strike. Two horses were killed and Mr Hale lost a large amount of hay. Insurance coverage on the barn was $500.
A planned sale lists millon bottles of champagne and five hundred thousand jugs as part of the sequestered property of Baron Walter Pe Mur. The baron’s estate was seized in 1915 after German citizenship notification and the Rheims area wartime cellar use is noted. General Lusien-Horff drove toward D'Epernay, wine cellars served troops, delivering priceless wine with meals.
Chicago July 13 Leaders from the Committee of 48 and the National Labor party outlined steps toward amalgamation with a broader coalition including Non-Partisan League and Single Taxers. Harry Neuberger of New York urged steady progress while factions argued over platform planks on public ownership and corporate controls.
A dynamite blast at the Katterjohn Construction Company rock quarries near Cedar Bluffs, forty eight miles from Padueuh, killed seven men instantly. The accident occurred this morning as crews were active at the site.
Shreveport July 13 Jaedicke faces charges of embezzling 148000 dollars and wrecking Hanover State Bank of Hanover Kansas He left Shreveport under escort with relatives and a Kansas sheriff agent He says he feels better going home and believes friends will aid reorganization plans Hanover State Bank plans are reported by Walter E Wilson bank commissioner as being organized with bankers from outside the state backing it Information says Jaedicke friends may post bond for release pending trial
The Library Board at its meeting expressed deep regret over the passing of Edith Edwards, longtime assistant librarian. She was praised as a poised, conscientious worker who contributed greatly to the library's growth and usefulness, ensuring her memory endures in Lawrence Free Public Library annals.
Report says a Greek officer was killed and about thirty allied troops wounded as Greeks entered the Italian zone near Ephensy. Turkish forces engaged with gunfire and fixed bayonets, halting the advance and forcing a retreat by the attackers.
Police investigated two robberies including a break in at the Ninth Street Grown Panis torium and a university laboratory theft with some items taken. Chief A E Monroy ordered an officer to investigate alleged burglaries. Also, USDA farm price index shows prices paid to farmers down 1.7 percent from last month, with July data indicating year over year gains around 20 percent higher than the prior year.
Proposal to employ direst action to force government withdrawal of troops and halt munitions production was defeated in the Great lahor centre during debate on policy toward Treland Weland and Rutsies.
Right Rev. Hennessy bishop of the Catholic diocese died at his residence this morning after a stroke. He was born in County Cork, Ireland in 1847. Death occurred at 2 45 o’clock.
In Williamstown an all day dedication service marked the opening of a new Baptist church. Ministers from Kansas and nearby towns spoke and led prayers while church members served a noon meal. The ceremony included evening addresses and musical numbers as funds completed the finish. Construction began three years ago and war delays delayed completion.
Delegates from across the country gathered for a national convention session last week to discuss non-presidential preferences, the League of Nations, and prohibition. The ballot showed 102 votes with Harding and Coolidge leading the Republican ticket at 62. Cox and Roosevelt totaled 29, while 4 abstained or were scattered. The issue of prohibition and eighteenth amendment reform surfaced, with 30 voting for liberalization, but a strong majority opposed any easing. Grand officers and delegates voiced support for the Nations League and related policies.
Belgian dispatch reports Allied prime ministers won't press the German ultimatum for coal deliveries set to expire at five oclock. Germany may delay reply until tomorrow as sides seek to salvage the situation amid revised tonnage targets from 1.1 million to 2 million tons.
J O Weaver appeared in court this morning on a driving charge and received a $2 fine after being arrested yesterday. Mr and Mrs Beitie Arndt left this morning for Topeka to join Mr and Mrs Sauniers for a month long trip to Estes Park Denver Colorado Springs and other Colorado locations traveling overland from Topeka.
Lawrence board of education approves a 12.626 mill levy for 1921 to cover a $39,000 overdraft and $30,000 shortfall. General fund rises by 2.85 mills to 12 for operating costs, with 5 mills for interest and sinking and 125 mill for industrial fund. Estimated income about $242,000 to run schools and partly repay overdraft. salaries up next after past raises.
The article explains the judicial district includes Douglas Franklin anderson counties. Judge C C A Smart declines to run again. Douglas and Franklin have no candidate while Anderson has one and Douglas and Nouglas nominate Hugh Means a career lawyer and former probate judge. It notes voter registration gaps in Lawrence and urges readers to check eligibility and register.
At the assizes in Sinn Fein courts on July 18, only nineteen of 130 jurors appeared when court opened. Over eighty of ninety-nine appeal cases were withdrawn. A notable incident saw Sinn Fein court read decisions on most appeals while barristers and roll cigars attended.
The city clerk’s office will keep registration open from noon each day and continue nightly until 8 o’clock to accommodate voters.
City commission approved ordinances for two North Lawrence sewer districts with delays to allow property owner interviews on paying cash versus issuing municipal bonds. The body also instructed the sanitary commissioner to improve drainage in the 800 block alley between Tennessee and White streets to prevent garbage runoff.
Plans place Dr. E H Lindley in Lawrence by Thursday with public address Friday at 10 15 am in Summer session chapel. Convocation hours adjusted to give the new chancellor more time than prior speakers. A Moscow Idaho letter confirms acceptance of University Club smoker Friday night at 8 o'clock as a guest of honor.
Dispatches from La Paz report a Bolivian revolution in which President Jose Gutierrez Guero and cabinet members were imprisoned. Bautista Sucreta reportedly resumed power with Peru’s backing, while Jose Carrasco is named chancellor and Lima shown as supportive.
An associate pastor report will be presented by a special committee formed months ago. The Women's Auxiliary will report year to date earnings around one thousand dollars. City library redecorating plans mean the library stays open all week and will not close Thursday. Several bids on permanent work were reviewed, with action deferred.
Lawrence board of education struggles to provide high school agricultural housing. Legal obstacles block adding to Central School or leasing options without bonds. Possible sites include old Lincoln school and other city structures as a special committee explores feasible plans.
County treasurer McKone reports belated tax payments from auto owners due to prior rebates. Also ledgers show 115 automobile licenses applied for yesterday. Birth announced for Ralph Spotts of Los Angeles, former university student and captain in France. Lawrence board of education president Mitchell to Topeka for housing the agriculture department. Bishop recovers, plans short car trips.
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