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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1889
Page
2
Deputy Collector Harned ex-Treasury agent Beecher and Quincy A. Brooks indicted for theft from government funds. Examination shows a "startling" condition with receipts misrecorded, irregularities across ledgers, and large sums missing. Weather bulletin notes cool, clear conditions in Broxar Office, with varied winds and a 65.5 degree high.
In Toetiasa Oregon this morning's Oregonian reports the U S grand jury has handed down twenty indictments against Willie Harned special deputy collector eleven against Dervett F Beecher ex treasury agent and twelve against Quinn A Brooks for stealing from the government. The records were examined as far as April with crimes including overcharged duties missing receipts destroyed and concealed government funds traced through various clerks and agents. Authorities including acting collector Leslie Cullen and first auditor TL Layston led the probe and special treasury agent Crowley assisted in presenting the cases to the grand jury.
Wild confrontations erupted near Washington Avenue as a streetcar strike spread citywide. Police arrested several men, chaos disrupted traffic, and a driver evacuated the vehicle amid a volatile crowd. Three officers were injured, and the event intensified public tension during the ongoing labor stoppage.
Baxaas Cry Mo April 11 Judge Isaac J. Ketchum will argue before Rice County probate court if wife of late Judge A J Struble should receive letters of administration. Struble died after a suspected accident near Lyons Kansas leaving no will, his children opposing his widow’s claim and alleging prior marriage complications.
Dun's weekly trade review reports signs of improvement in business with higher prices for sugar coffee cotton butter and textiles while wheat corn and pork products ease. furnaces reach April output and iron ore demand shows steady sheet iron at firm prices. nails and bar iron vary, wool and cotton markets react to duties, and exports rise as spring wheat sowing progresses. money remains abundant though some hesitation in demand persists.
A blend of 19th century dispatches includes Secretary Blaine’s response to Belmont on Blaine’s resignation and Whittier’s critique of prison labor. The items reference U.S. Spain affairs, political appointments, and a petition in Illinois for Oscar W. Neebe’s clemency, with figures like Senator Farwell and Representative Rockwell named.
A partially legible newspaper item from St Louis dated April 12 notes a California man 10 miles east of the city involved in a troubling incident. The fragment mentions an infirmarios claim and an attack on a home eight miles east, with limited readable details about the suspect and proceedings.
Reports detail a New York wholesale coalition blaming a large whisky trust for pushing prices below cost since mid February. The group argues manufacturers sell to retailers to squeeze rivals, forcing a price collapse until wholesale dealers raise profits again.
A second daylight killing in Chinatown within two weeks occurred when Wong Ming Si was shot by Anil Hing near the cigar shop. Si died soon after as a crowd gathered and police secured the suspect for transport to the county jail.
A chaotic review of patent medicines appears amid a garbled legal and religious notices scan. The piece touts Healers Stomach Bitters as a potent remedy for stomach disorders and waterborne issues, while a Supreme Court mentions admissions of several individuals and ongoing cases. Latter Day Saints report a conference with missionary efforts and local leadership elections.
A quirky sketch describes a bachelor obsessively sewing buttons. It traces his ritualistic process from selecting buttons to threading needles, cutting threads, and the stubborn persistence needed to finish each garment. The piece presents a humorous, detailed look at his eccentric craft.
A garbled report notes a king outwitting foes after the war finished. It mentions Frederck the Great and a Grenadier captain named Tater who reportedly stood at Dock, with later references to protected status and lingering dangers. The text is fragmented and unclear in places.
The best bargain offers one lot of 88 dozen untaundried shirts in quality muslin with linen reinforced bosom. Sizes range from 14 to 17, priced at 42 cents each. Limit of one lot per customer.
A chaotic fragment from a historical narrative centers on Captain Ritter seeking a pension amid royal court resistance. A chamberlain, king, and courtiers clash over funding, while a robber named Frederick and a tense audience highlight social turmoil and power struggles in a war-torn realm.
Oklahoma town company announces that books are open for all who wish to take stock duties at Cole Town Site. The notice names Cole as president and E Phillips as secretary. Limited details indicate a fleet Chinese association in Delaware or nearby region.
In a crowded Boston scene a festive event unfolds around a towered setting. Deserted by matter of fact details, characters discuss marriages and social curiosities while sharper speech hints at broader tensions and evolving roles within the town. A grand plan to celebrate yields mixed receptions and a wary, curious mood lingers through the narrative.
Notice details not decipherable. The text appears garbled with multiple OCR errors and broken names. No clear individuals, organizations, dates, or events can be reliably extracted for a concise summary.
The item lists Alse and Copp's edition of Galde and notes a retail price of 36 cents. The publication previews up to date settler guidance and weekly copy of the guide for the era.
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