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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
1
A massive blast shattered the financial district today as officials struggle to determine if a bomb or accidental collision caused the deadly event. Office workers stepping out for lunch were hit by flying glass and brick while emergency crews rushed to the scene.
A noon explosion in Manhattan's financial district killed and injured many as glass shattered across Wall Street. Investigators debated bomb versus collision theories, with Morgan Bank and the U.S. Treasury building heavily damaged and guards deployed to restrict access.
North Lawrence business leaders oppose a Union Pacific viaduct over the tracks fearing loss of patronage and town disruption. They seek a design that allows travelers to stop on the north side. A village meeting discussed the issue with Avon Pacific city officials. The Lincoln School Parent-Teacher Association schedules its first meeting for Friday September 17 at 4 PM.
Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Temperature readings are unclear and partially garbled with references to yesterday at 6 am and today at 2 pm.
At noon today a silver beetle shaped aircraft was seen flying between 5 000 and 6 000 feet above Lawrence. Richard Jackman and pilot Doc Hyde witnessed the craft near the Missouri River with Topeka noted as the nearby airmen. Last evening hundreds observed the machine over town in a prolonged, unusual stop, drawing strong spectator interest.
The University of Kansas holds its fiftieth opening exercises at a dawn ceremony in Robinson Hall. New Chancellor Dr. Lindley will speak, with Frank Strong presiding briefly, while Sandy Winsor and assistants teach the Roe Chalk to fresh students.
The owner of a Chevrolet found a jammed running board and oil on his car parked in front of Prater Aids Union. A shed note remained on the steering wheel after R C Rankin reported a farm wagon had pulled its hitch against the car, leaving the owner unusually speechless.
Lenion Sept 16 Terence MacSwiney mayor of Cork began a hunger strike and is reported to be very weak after a poor night in Brixton prison where physicians say he has had little rest. The lord mayor is incarcerated and the statement notes a very bad night and continued weakness.
Chicago dispatch reports Illinois primary results still uncertain amid slow returns. In Cook County 678 precincts counted and 145 townships yet to report. Len Small leads Republican gubernatorial race over John C. Ogelsby by about 13,000 votes while Frank South trails WR McKinney for U S Senate.
Bowser’s appeal against the County Superintendent O J Lane was heard by the board of county commissioners and overruled. Bowser may enroll his children in Clinton school district No 25 instead of Bloomington No 31. The note adds that 155 women sit in German State Parliaments, 19 in the Prussian assembly.
Gordon McKee of Eldorado sues the city for 4600 claiming injuries from a hole in a street at Eleventh and Metz on March 3. He says the hole was unmarked and left him with cuts and a knee injury, halting his university work and work at a drugstore.
Topeka Kansas September 14 Former king corn regains dominance as 151 793 000 bushels are forecast by federal statistician Paxton surpassing wheat by about 24 million and exceeding the state board of agriculture estimate by 4 million. Yields reach 75 bushels per acre in parts while some regions near Hutchinson Wichita suffer declines due to drought and chinch bug. The statewide average climbs to about 27 14 bushels per acre versus 14 48 last decade with overall crop well above last year and near five year highs.
The League of Nations council met to discuss the Sweden Finland dispute over Aytonal Island and urged Poland and Lithuania to attend a council session. The frontier tensions prompted reconsideration at the request of the Polish government to avert serious consequences.
Renovation delays postpone worship at the Plymouth site with Rev. E A Bleck to preach from Plymouth Congregational Church at 11 o clock. Readers note the new street flusher on Massachusetts street will need several passes to clean thoroughly. The machine is reported satisfactory by Commissioner Cleland.
Topeka September 16 Kansas is on the verge of a new industrial era Chancellor E H Lindley of the University of Kansas declared today before the Topeka Rotary club He said the distribution of electric power makes industrial development possible in any Kansas community with enterprise and local advantages.
Phog Allen spoke at the Niwanis Club urging permanent bleacher replacement before next season. He warned the Kansas Missouri game could be moved if delays persist, noting demolition of the old grandstand and west bleachers would begin Saturday to reuse material for 200 new seats and strengthen remaining stands.
The Douglas County Republican Party plans a fall meeting with Bishop R A Carter of Chicago as keynote speaker next Wednesday September 22 in Lawrence. W C Brown chairs the organizing committee and the event includes invocation, readings, reminiscences, music, and an address by Bishop Carter at the courthouse.
The national assembly meets in Paris on Saturday September 25 to consider the election of a successor to President Paul De. The premier and the presidents of the senate and chamber of deputies will confer tomorrow afternoon on parliament's convocation.
After 48 days of pressure holding and repeated tool losses the Pittsburgh Youngs town well on Hemphill farm is finally ready to be drilled in. Spudding is expected this week for a 4,000,000 foot gas well with the rig moved to the Stoutemore farm 1.5 miles north once finished.
Licenses issued by Probate Judge KE Alley show mid September marriage permits granted to Nanson Milliken of Olathe and Ed Smith of Gardner, Wallace Hultz of Lawrence with Inez Hultz, Delbert Anderson of Garden with Elma Calder, John Elliott of Kansas City with Eliza Spencer, Willis Banker of Tulsa with Margaret Pitch, and Hrod Lamennl of Osage City with Anna Skidmore.
In police court this morning several drivers named wl oD Wayre Sim werd Jaceson Harris Wed Henry and E A Pence paid fines for speeding. City attorney Walter Thiele noted the legal limit is 12 miles per hour and urged residents to petition representatives to remedy the slow speed law while the court proceeds with prosecutions.
Police chief C. M. Fisher says Marvin tried to break jail but had nothing to aid escape. A gas pipe mist was removed this morning and officers report the inmate attempted to dislodge a rock with a pine buene. The man awaits trial on a phone charge and was restrained by guards.
Police judge C. C. Stewart reports fewer violators than last year with several speeders fined per session. He attributes the drop to more careful driving and speedometer watching this fall. Palmer Tire Co. contact shown as 156.
Police judge White C. Stewart dispensed fines to a line of speeders this morning and noted his fountain pen vanished from the table. Earlier, during a speeder booking, a crowd member reportedly stole Officer Silverthorne’s club.
The university opened with about 3,000 students in class today and reached 3,103 by noon with 15 new registrations. Registrar Foster expects 150 more from the School of Medicine at Rosedale, aiming to push total above 3,500 as late registrations continue. Dean Brandt notes many had registered earlier but not enrolled, and the gym may be used again for late enrollments. Opening exercises on the school year will be held at 10 30 tomorrow with Chancellor Lindley delivering the address.
City police report a surge of travelers called sleepers entering the town after summer auto tours ended. Three well dressed young men were brought in after their car broke down and they rode the rails, facing overnight lodging in the city jail and a ride to the city limits in a Black Maria.
Ten high school pupils petition Principal F H Olney to alter punitive or remedial room assignments claiming the Lundy hour rear location prevents proper study. Olney rejects “some other arrangement” and notes the students were formerly grade ostu dents.
A University of Kansas student in Lawrence is kept under hospital observation after a dog bite. The dog’s head was sent to Rosedule hospital where the animal was found markedly afflicted. Precautionary treatment is being given.
The board favors using the Y M C A gym for limited hours while studying attic gym plans. Harry P Smith recommends a committee contract with the YMCA for floor use at $50 monthly, and a heating report game mixed reviews. The Manual building may handle third floor with added radiation.
The Lawrence Mercantile Company, a new wholesale grocery firm, has purchased the Boener Bros cigar factory building on Vermont Street. The Boener offices move January 1 to the former Home Telephone building, with space for tobacco stocks and factory work in the grocery building. The new quarters add five trackage facilities enabling faster development.
The county reports Abby Morton hired as teacher for district No 30 with school set to begin next Monday. Fairview district lacks a teacher due to unwillingness to meet pay demands. Premier Giolitti urges moderation in labor talks in Italy. EB Cordry will move to take a position at City Drugstore in Lawrence Kansas. General Metcalf attended a mortgage meeting in Kansas City this week. Welch & Welch Chiropeactors.
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