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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1902
Page
4
A fraternal day at the Ottawa assembly drew large members of the Fraternal Aid association to the event. A special train will bring back the crowds tonight, as despite high water, many attendees traveled from Ottawa.
The piece argues gas ranges beat coal stoves for cooking comfort in heat. It notes high fuel costs and suggests Ray mood’s drug store sells Raymond’s Fly Spray at 75¢ per gallon, claiming it can spray fourteen cows of bornas in ten days. The Willard W. C. T. U. meets Tuesday at 3 in the Baptist church parlors, with E M Chamnay presiding on Current Events.
Henry Allen of Ottawa will deliver the address at the opening of the school year at the University of Kansas in September. Preparations indicate a large fall term attendance. Chancellor Strong is expected in Lawrence soon to begin work this term on August 3, with formal induction October 13.
Heavy flooding in Lake View spreads across the lake and surrounding fields. Water breaches the Union Pacific track at the lake’s west end with swift currents and submerged roads isolating homes and farms in the area including Gus Brugo’s and nearby granges. Livestock and crops suffer extensive losses as water rises to record levels and bridges become impassable. Train work trains lack supplies as crews race to mend the washout while water pours into the lake from both ends.
High water from the river floods the brick plant area near the kilns and stockpile, blocking access to bricks and delaying deliveries. Union Pacific repairs aim to restore rail service, while the flood reroutes water along the old river bed, washing across roads and jeopardizing crops and track embankments.
The water works pump house by the river sits in a flood prone area. Access is along the railroad and a ridge west of the plant with water several inches deep on approaches. So far, high water has not disrupted pumps or supply but further rise could cut city water.
Train service on the Santa Fe and Union Pacific through Lawrence is paralyzed amid bridge damage and flooding. Through trains are abandoned. local service limited. Santa Fe and Union Pacific expect delays for days as repairs and track clearances are pursued. Water damage affects Linwood bridge approaches and Endora bridge remains risky.
Crowds gathered to observe Lake View's flood impact with a dam, bridge, and canal areas showing strain. A live mule drifted downriver, and water depths rose near Cameron's bluff while Santa Fe and Union Pacific routes faced high flows. Bowersock Milling shut, delaying orders. replica work on Lake View progressed amid early repairs. A silk banner presentation by the G A K drew large attendance. Obituaries note several local deaths including Mrs. Meyers and Marcus Gail, with services and burials planned.
Franz Muller of Vienna sued for damages after a pail broke spilling eggs. A jury awarded about 1,000 crowns. John Filson of near Emjeenca Ky. is noted as the farmer involved, with his 44 chickens and a fever remedy tale surrounding the event.
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