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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1889

Page

4

Weather and politics mix in Kansas and New York report

The column surveys snowbound New York disruption and Arkansas outdoor life, notes Ex-Consul Sewall on US Germany relations, and mentions the Nicaraguan canal bill with US-directed control. It also comments on Kansas Bible school reports, Cowley County statistics, railroads, and local rural development amid national affairs.

Kansas Central New York Happy Valley Great Arkansas

Misleading Assverations On Metropolitan Police Law Debate

A reader notes Leavenworth Times endorses universal city police law use, Wichita disputes, and argues the metropolitan force has had little effect on prohibitory enforcement. The piece critiques petitions, cites Colonel Mills and Cleveland, and previews Senate delays on tariff, tobacco tax, and tax repeal politics.

Leavenworth Times Topeka Ust Stat Wichita Lange Mills Springfield Republian Washington Mr. Cleveland Cleveland Senate Treasury Senaté Endius Cowles Stanstall

Naval Secretary Whitney Praised in Public Opinion

The Globe-Democrat ranks William C. Whitney high in cabinet esteem, noting his initial criticisms faded by his vigorous naval leadership and Samoa policy. It observes shifts in the Harrison administration, with the navy gaining prominence as new ships are built and funding increases.

Department of State Globe-Democrat William C. Whitney Whitney John Roach United States Harrison Sain Marelid Uhrwalen Panam Canal Torey Perinds

Loyal Legion Aairy Meeting In Topeka Banquet Honors War Bonds

The Loyal Legion of Kansas held its annual meeting in Topeka on Wednesday and was banqueted at the Cape Mant Motel. Speakers praised veterans, urged unity of the nation, and criticized alien immigration while recalling Civil War ideals and the costs of conflict.

Boyal Ledida Kansas Topeka Cape Mant al Nimabor Tle Langatot Qwasts Ol J Hal Jowell Cllinel J Orutare Brea Edunel Ateria Anthony Laugtiow Union Lapal Legioneri Loyal Legion South North South Carolina New York Varios Ate Po Republic England Boise Messia

General Orders Issued by Brigadier Garaaban of CRE

A garbled copy of a general order from Brigadier General Garaaban of the CRE. The document notes a February 19 date and references regiments and divisions, with unclear phrasing about the effect and assurances within the order.

U. RK P Garaaban Knights of Prthias

Revival at Arkansas City and local notices

Elder J M Monroe returns to Arkansas City to finish a church revival begun in November. 84 accessions with ongoing meetings, church reorganized with new elders and officers, debates over building expansion underway. Also reports a murder near Salt Fork, Kansas legends of Belle Starr’s death, and notes on Major Daniels Wendersline’s death and Major Vandersison as a noted Mason.

J. M. Monroe Wichita Arkansas City Christian Church Monroe The Christian Church of Kansas Kansas City Noble Prentis Prentis Belle Boyd Belle Starr Eufaula I. T America Seoul Quantrell Despenste Mexico Janes Indian Territory Tmi Danel Wendersline Lo'olock William Highland Station Reading Pennsylvania Agin Lows Lown Township Maja Vandersison United States

A Pen Picture of Oklahoma Frontier Towns

A dated cartoonish sketch predicts Oklahoma opening for settlement within months. It envisions frontier towns rising from dust, investors building grand hotels, government figures and a cast of characters shaping early settlement politics and social upheaval. Buffalo Jones and a parade of names hint at a dramatic, rough-and-ready future.

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Debated beef bill stirs Kansas legislature rivalries

The discussion centers on a 2¢ beef pricing bill backed by W. W. Guthrie and Kansas city rivals. Supporters argue it aims to aid Kansas cattle while opponents claim it harms farmers by tightening locals markets. The dispute links jealousy among firms and fear of price manipulation at the expense of consumers and producers.

Nporin Kansas Sen Senate Het PLC W. W. Guthrie Kansas Towns Kansas’ City Kamena Chicago Kansasity

Territory Life in Osage and Kaw Lands

Article notes Osage and Kaw Indians share lore and stock ownership. Cherokee own 126500 head of cattle and other stock while tribes manage 13825.40 acres. Observes many in territory are illiterate and unaffiliated with churches, predicting decline of Kaw power and shifting land use amid development and miswritten pronunciations.

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Fragmented Obedience to Local News From Obscure Kansas Paper

A garbled OCR page from a Kansas newspaper notes church events at a Baptist church in Obem s and mentions local officials including Mayor Kelsey. It reports on a railroad contract for the New Ariensa Natcher Fort Beast line, revival meetings at Prestytormn church, and a Lawrence effort to establish boot and pecking interests. Several lines reference Kansas Dairy association, agricultural yields, and funeral notices amid wide typographical errors.

Kansas Dairy Association Vie Kats Ingiskibate Janice Slaw Atohiene Kansas Tally Association Ateliean Gymeral Rie Ariensa, Natcher & Fort Beast Prat Lawrence

White House opens today with new spring goods

The advertisement proclaims a sweeping opening sale of new spring fabrics and department store items including French Latines, gingsams, Penangs, Percales, silks, satins, surahs, wool dress goods, lace curtains, carpets, rugs, and oil cloths. It promises large embroidery sales, unbroken assortments, and a clearance on winter goods with no carries over to others.

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White House Florida names and notices misspelled

Fragmented OCR text references White House Florida Innes Ross Doswr tran Cawley Connie and Dowd. Mentions Bethe DL Mo A PR with unreadable lines. Appears to be a damaged local notice or filing fragment lacking clear events or dates.

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Bear Scout Pursuit Through California Creek Trail

An ESUIN tale details a bear chase across a rugged California route, describing a trek beside a creek and a wary encounter with a brown bear. The pursuit ends with the bear turning away and the party continuing their expedition amid forest terrain and mounting fatigue.

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