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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1889
Page
2
A lively House session features Mr Randall challenging the five o’clock adjournment rule while Mr Payson seeks to rescind it under amendments tied to pension bills. Debates highlight party lines with Democrat influence and claims of political bargaining amid procedural maneuvers.
Fragmented text shows President calling Leys and Metoria in Trott Idaho before the Renata, while Oregon and Samoa orders, and a Utah hearing on statehood continue. It references anti Mormons, federal laws, and the push for territorial admission amid political tension. The record includes scattered reports on the Trenton to Samoa, naval movements, and a Utah territorial committee hearing with opposition remarks by J H McFiride.
The report describes debate over the wool schedule in the senate tariff bill and the house action on Cowles internal revenue measure. It notes amendments proposed to distinguish wool classes and a resolution by Mr. Grosvenor seeking details from the interior secretary. It also covers the referral of the Cowles bill to the appropriations committee and Republican support amid ties to the tobacco tax repeal push.
Reporters describe Miller and Flatt as central figures in New York political contests. General Harrison meets with Miller and Flatt allies, while Arthur Batemsen and John News discuss cabinet implications and party strategy ahead of key appointments and possible shifts in support among Republicans.
In Weluxetox Kansas Prof Guilger of Steve Agel cultural college reports Wellington salt is very pure. Ten tal companies are reorganized with one active operation. The salt vein underlies the city and surrounding area is described as inexhaustible. Kansas electors convened Teresa Kansas to cast votes and elect a messenger to Washington. In Cimarron a peacekeeping force arrives after a mayoral telegraph, warrants are issued for several residents and a preliminary inquiry slated.
The electoral college convened in Indianapolis early today with fourteen of fifteen electors present. General Benjamin Harrison from Indiana received fourteen votes, with William Te field of the Twelfth district chosen to carry the official note to Washington. Electors will visit Harrison this afternoon as others join from surrounding districts.
Mrs Jay Gould died at her home in New York after a long illness. She was about sixty years old, daughter of Dunkel Miller, and widow of Jay Gould. Funeral arrangements were to be announced, with family focus and charitable work noted. Her children and husband were mentioned, along with her quiet public life and business involvement.
The visible grain supply contrasted with the prior week is shown in the board of tender report dated January 14. It details how stock levels compare to the week earlier, indicating changes in supply.
Missouri governor D R Francis was inaugurated at 11:30 AM in Jefferson City in a ceremony attended by his wife and relatives. The event, amid bad weather, followed the legal oath in the presence of state legislative, judicial, and executive representatives and featured accompanying coverage of local notices and society items.
Audiences flock to the resort since opening as acts such as Dalomi the Mexican giant and Sesie Dean perform on stage. May Salith Robbins stars in A Tervine im Vue while the museum offers daily shows and a Saturday children's day with half-price tickets. The Boston Symphony Orchestra concert headlines the season with a strong turnout.
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