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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1889
Page
5
A wrapped report notes Germany’s mild policy in Samoan matters conceding non-interference in internal affairs with no compensation for damages sought. It mentions U.S. positions on press law, socialist questions and vigorous electoral work. Also includes a distant weather bulletin from Washington with temperatures and wind details, and a forecast for several states.
Reports from Purcell detail a clash arising after boomer activity near the Oklahoma border. Captured men were released to avert bloodshed as Texans camped five miles from the border. risk of confrontation with U.S. troops persists. Authorities note a tense, fluid situation with rail and water disputes shaping the ensuing turmoil.
The article outlines a prepared statement for the Samoan conference by Herbert Semerck, backed by Sir Edward Malet, with German and American positions on Samoa's governance, consular powers, and boundaries. It notes tensions over press repression, nationalist reactions, and upcoming discussions among international delegates including Count Herbert, Mr Scott, and Mr Roath, as well as broader European political shifts and labor movements.
Rail movement announced for April 22 1889 affecting the Arkansas City and Parcell divisions. Trains depart Arkansas City around 10 or 11 am with stops and patrols noted. officials indicate more trains to run as crews clear basins and destinations.
The weekly weather bulletin reports warmer than normal temperatures across most areas except the south Atlantic and Gulf coasts where readings lag by about a degree. Precipitation was heavy in the southern states and central plains, with showers continuing on the Pacific coast, aiding crop planting in many regions.
The report details land reallocations in Indian Territory Oklahoma with a proposed relinquishment of a tract in section 1, township 26 north, range 2 west, and reservation of an acre in section 8, township 18 north, along with military preservation in nearby lands. It notes executive endorsements dated April 29 1880 approving these recommendations and mentions a liquor tax stamp suspension for Oklahoma commerce. It also covers post office construction plans in Oklahoma City and clerical staffing for land offices, plus Kansas and Osage County political notes.
Local reports from Cherryvale to Kan provide A dramatic note on heavy rains, ground wetness, and renewed prospects for planting. Farmers claim rainfall surpassed last night easing dry spells while raising hopes for yields across multiple towns. Also noted are a sugar factory vote, a fatal accident, a governor’s appointment, and yellow fever death in Trenton.
A Philadelphia store advertises discounted silk fabrics and trimmed items, including pinces smears in new shades at cents per yard, silk prices cut to close inventory, and 5 cent challins for trial. It claims novelty fabrics like striped materials suitable for children's dresses, priced at 10 cents per yard.
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