North Lawrence Reopens as Kaw River Falls Recede
As Kaw river depths eased North Lawrence and nearby districts began planning return home. The 18.1 foot stage by midafternoon and a 20 foot drop in 24 hours signaled improving flood conditions. Guards withdrawn and limited crossings allowed while debris cleanup started. Water remained in low areas and sloughs likely to persist. significant street and utility damage expected, with several miles flooded including North Lawrence and Lake View regions.
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North Lawrence
Ga. M
Galen Gorrill
Sin
Co. H
First Street
Red Cross
Lake View
Eudora
Lawrence
Weaver Bottoms
Walter Wilson
St Louis Red Cross Man Praises Local Flood Measures
Walter Wesellius of the St. Louis Red Cross commends Lawrence for orderly evacuation and adequate emergency measures during the flood. He toured the north side by boat with engineers to assess the situation as John C. Wilson stays to aid local Red Cross efforts.
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St. Louis Red Cross
Walter Wesellius
St. Louis
American Red Cross
Lawrence
Veseliius
Wesellius
John C. Wilson
Red Cross
Lawrence Jie
Flood relief effort under way in Topeka region
Kansas emergency relief committee redirected funds to flood cleanup and repair. About 25,000 relief workers to be employed for 30 days on tasks from cleaning basements to repairing roads and building temporary bridges. Emergency program uses 600,000 dollars in federal funds plus regular June relief funds. work includes dike repairs, sandbagging, and nuisance abatement. Women to be employed, with prior spending totaling 16,325 dollars in late May.
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Topeka
Kansas Emergency Relief Committee
John G. Stutz
Stutz
Kansas
Topeka Refugees Move Back Into Their Homes
The Kaw River flood receded to 21.3 feet Tuesday, allowing refugees to reclaim homes. County relief crews hauled furniture from temporary storerooms, aiding farmers in mud cleanup while most Topeka families resumed normal life and Shawnee County reported only one destitute family.
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Topeka
Toneka
Lyle Armel
Kaw River Stage Drops After Flood Peak
The Kaw river fell to 18.1 feet by 3:30 PM, four feet below its flood top. Earlier this morning at 8:30 the stage was 19.5 feet, rising concerns about power line damage and prompting planned rapid reconnection to homes once safe. Mr. Skinner urged householders to inspect waterlogged appliances before reuse and ensure electrical gear is thoroughly dried. K P workers will aid in inspections where possible.
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Weaver Bottoms
Kaw River
Eudora
Santa Fe
Wakarusa
Kansas Public Service Gas Company
J. Skinner
Kansas Tower and Light Company
Lawson
Bismarck
Lawrence
Telephone Company
Wayne McCoy
Endora
North Lawrence
J. T. Skinner
Kaw
Skinner
K. P
Air Travel Over Flooded Kaw Valley Near Lawrence
A Journal-World reporter flew the river area by plane to assess floods near Perry and Lecompton. The Kaw valley shows widespread inundation with dike breaks on Adams and other farms, water covering highways and railroad areas, and cleanup crews removing debris as water recedes in North Lawrence and surrounding towns.
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Lawrence
Lecompton
Perry
Peru
Journal-World
W. B. Webb
Kaw
Redncipal
Fred Laptad
Fred Lewis
Adams
Lake View
Santa Fe
Richberg and NRA Both Will Quit on June 16
President Roosevelt accepted the resignation of Donald Richberg head of the NRA, effective June 16, marking the end date of the emergency organization. In Topeka, Parkhurst was hailed as North Topeka’s most valuable citizen for his 28 year role in dike construction that protected the city from floods. Laval forms a new cabinet in Paris to tackle decree powers over the franc, while U.S. Senate delays final action on the utility holding company act.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Donald Richberg
NRA
North
Laval
Paris
Pierre Laval
Pierre-Etienne Flandin
Fernand Bouisson
Chamber of Deputies
River Program Aims at Kaw Valley Flood Protection
The Chamber of Commerce calls a meeting led by CG B Russell next week to discuss river protection plans for Kaw Valley floods. Engineers and state, city, and county officials will attend to crystallize sentiment and start a movement toward action with possible state and federal funding.
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Kaw Valley
Chamber of Commerce
CG. B. Russell
Chamber
Neosho River Floods Ease as Kansas Flood Watch Persists
Neosho river levels receded from banks in Parsons and Oswego after heavy rains. Smoky Hill and Solomon rivers overflowed earlier, with expected crest delays. Kaw back on banks from Junction City to Topeka, but showers could trigger renewed rises. Weather office notes cooler spell ahead despite calls for warmth.
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Parsons
Oswego
Kansas
Smoky Hill
Solomon
Abilene
Junction City
Niles
S. D. Flora
Kaw
Topeka
Marais Des Cygnes
Weather Bureau
Abilene Surrounded by Floods of Three Rivers
Abilene Kansas was cut off as floodwaters from the Solomon Smoky Hill and Republican rivers isolated the area. Highway 81 to Salina, K 15, U S 40 S and other routes were blocked and lowland residents evacuated as embankments failed and crossings were submerged.
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Bulletin
Abilene
Kan
Solomon River
Solomon
Here
Smoky Hill
Enterprise
Salina
Bennington
Kansas
Smoky Hill River
Junction Chey
Weather Forecast for Kansas Unsettled Rain and Warmer Temps
Unsettled weather to hit central and western Kansas with showers tonight and Saturday in the extreme east. Morning conditions cloudy to partly cloudy with some clear spells in Ottawa and Emporia. Dirt roads muddy or soft in various towns including Emporia Ottawa Wichita Arkansas City and Douglas County. Temperatures yesterday 53.6 at 7 am today 41 at minimum with a high near 61 yesterday. An ad notice asks about children outgrowing bicycles and wagons with a contact phone number.
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Kansas
Ottawa
Emporia
Wichita
Arkansas City
Douglas County
Elree
Bridge Company Receives Restraining Order From Court
In Kansas City Kansas on June 7 Judge John C Pollock granted a temporary restraining order against the Kansas highway commission shielding the Atchison Missouri River bridge project. The Atchison Eastern Bridge Co owner of the rail and highway toll bridge sought protection claiming the new bridge would deprive it of property without due process and that an easement could allow the existing bridge to serve as a free crossing.
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Kansas City
Kan
John C. Pollock
United States District Court
Kansas Highway Commission
Missouri River
Atchison
Atchison Eastern Bridge Co
Missouri Pacific
Burlington
Santa Fe
Bridge Company
Pollock
Summer Courses At University Of Kansas Begin Soon
Registration for the 1935 summer session at the University of Kansas starts next Tuesday and runs through Wednesday in the Administration building. Enrollment for Robinson gymnasium occurs Wednesday with late enrollment next Saturday. The eight week session covers courses across many colleges and schools, with law students enrolling at the same time. The law term ends July 13 and August 17, while the overall session closes August 7.
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University of Kansas
Robinson Gymnasium
Law School
School of Law
College of Liberal Arts
Closed Highways Report From Topeka June 7
The state highway department lists roads closed to traffic due to high water. Notable closures include U. S. 40 segments from Topeka to areas near Salina, K-10 routes, U. S. 81, U. S. 50-S near Ottawa, and several others across the state. A proposed federal transportation commission with broad powers was presented to Congress by President Roosevelt.
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Topeka
State Highway Department
U. S
Tonganoxie
Lawrence
Salina
Abilene
Clay Center
Junction City
Alma
Eskridge
Ottawa
Osawatomie
Chanute
Oswego
Manhattan
Chetopa
Washington
Federal Transportation Commission
Congress
Roosevelt
Baseball Results Across Leagues June 7
National League highlights include a 2 1 victory for the Mets over the Braves with key hits from Parmeter and Ott driving the late score. The Phillies edged the Dodgers in a high hitting game as Parmelen and Mancuso contributed big knocks. Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and St Louis also had activity delayed by rain and field conditions. American League notes feature the Red Sox defeating the Yankees 2 1 behind solid pitching from Welch and timely hits, with several other city matchups listed in a weather-impacted schedule.
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York
APIA
Roxy Parmeter
Sin- Joe Moore
Bill Terey
Nts
Teuth
The
Braves
Mel Ott
Ted
Roaron
Inslon
New York
Davis
Johnson
Thomas
Wilsons
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Derringer
Aver
Birkefer
Salverson
Brown
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
RPI
Red Sox
Johnny Bronca
Yankees
Johnny Welch
Yanks
Basten
OD Lerner
Weber Soul
Perret
Betran
Crowder
Wd Corliritne
Lyons
Sorrell
Sewell
Philacetphia
Washington
Dietrich
Pend Richards
Bean
Bolton
Cleveland
American Association
J Sethe Bolts
Lutz Non
Kansas City
Tauscher
George
University scene of much activity at Kansas commencement
The sixty third annual University of Kansas commencement activities begin with a School of Fine Arts recital at 8 pm in the University auditorium. Alumni and parents arrive tomorrow for three days of events including a Union building reception and the Alumni Senior reunion dance at 9:30 pm. Key speakers include Charles Clayton Morrison and William Lowe Bryan. Golf, forums, a seniors versus faculty game, and various student activities fill the schedule, with registration and forums continuing through Monday. A cold front brings 46 degree weather to Arkansas City in June.
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School of Fine Arts
University
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Tomorre
Union Building
Memorial Stadium
Charles Clayton Morrison
Christian Century Magazine
Chicago Theological Seminary
Union
Babcock
Robinson Gym
Gene Haughey
John Morrison
John Dar‘rah
Dick Wells
Ed Geist
Mike Clawson
Ed Tucker
Kenneth Kell
1George Docking
Dean Lichlyter
George Trombold
Mike Getto
Dr. F. C. Allen
Bert Nash
Guy Keeler
Harold Ingham
Bill Cochrane
Dwight Burkhead
George Hulteen
Jim Kennedy
Beryl Kemp
Glen Simmonds
Local Red Cross Urges Immediate Public Donations
Lawrence chapter of the American Red Cross appealed for funds to cover food medical attention repair materials and other needs. Finance committee chairman Frank C Whipple urged contributions at once noting the total expense will be large and that Lawrence banks will accept donations to the emergency fund.
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Lawrence
American Red Cross
Frank C. Whipple
Red Cross Organization
Trains Return to Route as Floods Wane in Kansas
Rail service resumes via Union Pacific and Santa Fe with most lines back on schedule. Interurban east of Bismarck Grove washed out, forcing alternative routes to Topeka and Kansas City. No service through Manhattan or Junction City. Denver trains rerouted through Nebraska. Bus routes adjust to connect Topeka, Salina, and Kansas City.
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Lawrence
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
Bismarck Grove
Topeka
Kansas City
Manhattan
Junction City
Denver
Nebraska
Rock Island
Bismarck
U. S. 75
U.S. 50
Herington
Salina
Fopeka
Baldwin
Olathe
Lake View
Holliday
Expect Congress to Pass Haskell Stadium Measure
The bill allowing Haskell Institute to take title to Haskell Stadium has been favorably reported by the Indian affairs committee to both houses. Letters from Senator Arthur Capper and Representative A. B. Guyer express confidence the measure will pass.
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Congress
Haskell
Haskell Institute
Haskell Stadium
Committee On Indian Affairs
House
Senate
Arthur Cupper
A. 8
Guyer
KU Radio Plans Special Alumni Program Tomorrow
Radio station KFKU of the University of Kansas will broadcast a 2 30 to 3 o’clock program with alumni speakers from several classes. Gertrude Boughton Blacksvelder of Stanford will speak for the class of 1875, followed by Prof. W H Johrson for class of 1885, M A Gorrill for the class of 1895, Prof. W J Baumgartner for class of 1900, and Albert Learned of Kansas City for the class of 1895. FE L Treece will discuss this year’s commencement, concluding with a song by Mary Louise Beltz. WILL APPEAL FOR FUNDS
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KFKU
University of Kansas
Gertrude Boughton Blacksvelder
Stanford
Cal
W. H.johrson
M. A. Gorrill
W. J. Baumgartner
Albert Learned
Kansas City, Mo
FE. L. Treece
Mary Louise Beltz
Henry Asher To Talk On WREN Tonight At 8 30
An appeal for local relief funds will be made tonight at 8 30 as Henry Asher speaks for fifteen minutes over WREN. All collected money in Lawrence will stay local under Red Cross supervision. the final total needed will be determined in a few days.
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Henry Asher
Wren
Lawrence
Red Cross Organization
Health order restricts North Lawrence return until inspected
North Lawrence residents may not return to homes until health authorities issue permits after inspection. Dr. J M Mott urged water treatment, free city water points, and typhoid immunization at City Hall. Red Cross aid teams prep furniture movement and meals for flood refugees as officials plan sanitation and recovery steps.
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North Lawrences
Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Mott
North Lawrence
Mott
Pr. Mott
Boarts of
City Health Department
Moti
County Health Department
Penfield Jones
Medical Aid
Douglas County
The
American Red Cross
M. T. Sadler
Red Cross Transportation Committee
W. C. Boardman
J. S. St. Clair
American Legion
Old City Hall
Col
W. C. Koenig
Red Cross
Business is Improved
New York reports a weekly Dun and Bradstreet summary noting improvement in trade and business across many sectors. Retail sales rose to a multiweek high at several centers as consumer demand broadened with seasonal clothing and leisure goods, while wholesale volume was driven by orders and cautious price expectations.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
NRA
Stock Market Index Edges Up Despite Mixed Trades
The daily report shows an average of 60 stocks at 42.3 with uneven session activity. Traders cited modest gains in select sectors while aviation and retail names weighed on the overall index.
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Third Street
Hird's Corner
KERC
Labor For Rehabilitation
Lawrence Center
Midland
Phillips Station
Richberg
Topekan
North Side
Jone
Neosho
Fi—Kansas
Tola
University of Kanaan
William Lowe Bryan
Indiana University
Mark Twain
William James
E. L. Treece
Lawrence Country Club
J. C. Jones
H. T. Jones
Gene Glahn
J. J. Kistler
Volney Holmes
Harrison
N. J
Bert Fitchot
Cushing
Okla
Fraser Theater
John Ise
Ise
E. C. Buehler
Elizabeth Dunkel
Engineers
Marvin Alt
Mortar Board
Sachem
Colonial Tea Room
Russell L.wiley
Dyche Museum
Food, Drug and Grocery Chain Stores of America, Inc
National Press Building
Special House Committee
American Retail Federation, Inc
Caney
Iz Deat Caney
John A. Rader
Velva Beaudette
Kew Brunswick
Fancy Fries
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