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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1890
Page
1
L B Fox announces Jim New York will assist the resident buyer in acquiring a premier stock in Wichita. All current stock to close at about half price. New shipments arriving. Special day featuring Bengal Gloriosa Silk at 49c.
Early morning Kansas Immigration Bureau delegates arrived in Omaha to present their case to the Trans-Missouri Passenger Association. The executive committee urged favorable hearing, pledged advertising and expense, and planned excursions to attract eastern rail traffic. The passenger association set a 3 p.m. meeting at the board of trade rooms to hear the memorial.
Special Dispatch to the Delry Eagle from Seward County Kansas reports a denial of destitute conditions and charity pleas in southwest Kansas. The piece asserts a mild winter, adequate crops and clothing, with few truly needy individuals, urging readers to judge facts themselves. It also notes changes in Topeka insurance filings and news that Captain Henry Booth seeks Congress in Kansas Seventh District.
Senate discussed the temporary government for Oklahoma and the No Man's Land inclusion. West urged extending territorial jurisdiction while Platt and Dawes opposed. debate touched Cherokee land rights and promised eventual public domain transfer. Chiefs of parties and officials argued over compensation and boundaries amid election and rule discussions.
Reportage covers tense parliamentary maneuvers during the Atkinson contest and related Senate confirmations. The piece highlights speeches by Mr. Springer and Mr. Cannon, procedural votes, and party alignments as Dems push positions while Republicans resist.
Wichita to St Louis packing rates face a 21 cent milage tweak after Walker declines a permanent differential amid ARBITRATION. Meanwhile a lengthy cross examination reveals payments to Mrs Wood and alleged pressure involving Wood and Graydon in a ballot box forgery probe and related political maneuvering.
Kingfisher Republicans push annexation of No Man's Land to form a provisional government for Oklahoma territory. Meeting at Chavsty's ball reports support for the senate bill, noting the public land strip and 15 000 population are key issues as settlers seek orderly governance and early legislation.
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