06 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1911
Page
1
Local leaders debate routing for an electric interurban from Kansas City to Lawrence with possible ties to Ottawa Topeka and a future line to the east. Proposals weigh a direct Kansas City link against a route via Ottawa and Clinton to Lawrence, amid regulatory and funding concerns.
At the Bierman farm near Lake View, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bierman celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Relatives from Atchison and nearby towns attended a large gathering with a festive dinner, yellow decorations, and German hospitality. The Biermans, pioneer sellers in the community, have lived in Lake View since moving from Kansas.
Fire Chief Reinisch describes a test of department water pressure using a portable pump and five nozzles near Watkins Bank. The test aimed to reach 100 feet but fell short, with streams not exceeding about 60 feet. J W Wilder and C P Moston observed as the council plans a report tonight.
Law rence delegate T T Sweeney attended the Grand Lodge session of the ALC in Independence last week. He presented a Dognet of seven dozen bar anations to Mrs. Georgia Natestine and praised the officers, with comments on candidates and visitors.
A daylight theft in New York’s financial district sees broker George Bancroft robbed of securities valued around 100000 dollars. An undersized assailant, with a pale amulet, collided with Bancroft, causing him to drop the envelope containing the funds, which later turned out to be only three old newspapers. Police recall past measures from Inspector Byrnes to deter such errands, noting the district’s guarded reputation.
A large launch with a wooden windmill like propeller driven from the stern by an aerial blade system was tested on the Raw yesterday. Owned by Behn, the self propelled craft drew only six to eight inches of water and achieved speeds surpassing traditional water propellers. Inventor Fein sketched the plan last winter, using four marine engines, claiming the method could push boats faster and in shallower depths without heavy propulsion.
The report describes testing a twenty-five horsepower engine with very light weight and an air propeller drawing suction for propulsion. Experiments aim to beat speed records on the Kaw river, noting aeronautical concepts and a bulbous suction turbine mounted on the bow to eject water at high speed.
Lawrence High School defeated Haskell second team by 45 to 26 on Saturday night. The game was tightly contested early, with both teams trading baskets. Lawrence pulled away late as Maskell threw in the final basket as the whistle blew, sealing the win.
An ill fated aviation test near the park ends with Evans escaping minor injuries while his plane sustains heavy damage. Repairs will cost about 150 dollars and delay plans for Sunday flights as organizers reassess weather risks and crowd safety.
A student prank involving a piano connected to a bell caused a mock dismissal scare. A physics student allegedly wired the instrument to trigger the gong with the loud pedal, causing confusion as the audience waited for the program to continue.
In Topeka March 6 The Kansas Senate signaled a standoff with the House over an utilities measure refusing to confer with the Senate unless it concedes. The House voted 69 to 44 against conferencing and pressure mounts for a possible extra session. Governor Stubbs published a fiscal table showing higher proposed appropriations this session than two years ago.
Three freight car robbers named Lawler Bryant Will McKay and Sampson Porter escaped from the old jail last night by prying up the iron floor and digging through brick walls near the foundation. Eddie Chance jailed for the same offense refused the leg and was found in his opened cell this morning. Eleven bootleggers also declined to break out of the county prison. Deputies pursue with Santa Fe detectives tracking the fugitives as nearby towns are warned.
Governor W R Stubby confirms a special legislative session may be demanded if the utilities measure fails to pass this session. He urges enactment of a utilities law amid factions in the Senate and House over section 25 giving the utilities commission power to regulate stock and bond issues. Conferees on the disputed section have been appointed, with strong resistance to House attempts to name their own.
The report notes Avia tor Evans faced repeated misfortune in Lawrence with weather and spectators at the park. After a recent flight ended in a fence collision, funds to pay his machinist fall short, prompting widespread voluntary subscriptions to Billy Hutson at the Eldridge House and local newspapers.
University of Kansas engineers conduct lab tests on road materials and construction to reduce drainage problems and strengthen foundations. Seniors Frank Joste and Harley Burger, guided by Prof. Dalton, report four inch foundations with two inch surface over crushed rock best withstand traffic and weather. Limestone surface aids cementing and durability, saving counties money. autos put more stress than wagons.
A federal judge in Kansas City Missouri ruled the Kansas law allowing the Governor to take lands for flood protection is constitutional. The decision enables the Kaw Valley Drainage Board to acquire land to widen the Kaw River channel for flood control projects.
A bomb exploded in Chicago's Italian Quarter injuring no one, with a second device found and extinguished by a policeman. The blasts damaged a grocery doorway and a hall, followed by arson flames. The attackers demanded money from the building occupants.
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