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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1889
Page
1
A sale ad for Satteens and Gools offering 100 styles and colors. French Satteens at 24 cents, American Sat teens at 1k1 cents, 10 cent option, All wool Henriettas 40 inches wide at 48 cents, silkWas arp Henriettas at 90 cents. Millinery dept promotes ladies and children's hats and bonnets with new parlors and skilled milliners.
The April crash on the Nashville & Decatur railway near Hawrowt’s Cross Roads left several injured including Alters Mache Groman and Wasse Fertig. A separate note reports George W. Want, assistant postmaster, missing with $610 government funds. Jacob Sharp named governor of the National Soldiers’ Home. April 4 saw Jacob Sharp’s resignation following a death by suicide. other local events include a New Albany brewer’s suicide and a string of recent restrictive measures amid regional unrest.
Washington reports President Harrison appointed 150 postmasters in the presidential class. eight failed, many named for states Alabama Arkansas California Dakota Florida and more. Detailing rejections and confirmations, the list includes nominees for Kentucky Dakota Ohio Indiana Kansas and others.
In Philadelphia April 4 the Dauphin county court heard the suit by the state against the Western Union company to forfeit its charter over alleged consolidation with the Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph. Pleas and petitions for removal to the U S circuit court were presented by Western Union and B&O counsel. Attorney General Kirkpatrick opposed removal. hearing set for April 17.
An April Leavenworth district court habeas corpus hearing featured Anna P. Connolly, aged 18, arguing she is unlawfully restrained at Mount St. Mary's Academy by the Mother Superior after being pledged to marry plaintiff L. Schilling from Montana. The court quashed the writ and discharged the restraint, with Connolly remaining at the academy and expressing no desire to leave for marriage.
French Chamber votes to prosecute General Boulanger amid charges of attempting to overthrow the republic. Premier Tirard urges action to safeguard France, while Comte de Cassagnac defends the general as public opinion and universal suffrage will judge. Coldwater notes report record crop prospects in Comanche County with high planting and robust trade. court term praised, and city elections proceed quietly in Coldwater and Burlington.
A long climatology notes rainfall patterns peaking in June and July then declining, with a maximum in January and rare deviations during the growing season. Over twenty-one winters twelve were mild, five severe, and four extreme, February often bringing wildflowers and persistent cold affecting agriculture across the state. In crime news, a lumber firm’s assets are looted after a tug and crew were overwhelmed by rough seas. the Dowling venture to Canada plans proceed as telegraph lines are cut and the Detour area loses communication.
April reports say Mr Booth showed improved condition this morning with able speech and stronger chest. Doctors noted he may still face risks but expected gradual recovery. his manager Arthur & Cram indicated rest at a hotel for a week or ten days and possible improvement within days.
Franz Dole an old veteran is discharged from the army amid a complex retirement ceremony led by the Northwaevers Traveling Mess and others. The report notes changes in leadership roles and plans for a central program, with references to Lagremwrerte and local committees as part of wartime to peacetime adjustments. The piece also mentions Welle’s death and a public response, framing a day of ceremonies and reorganizations.
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