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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1888

Page

2

National Board of Trade Hearings Cite Britain and Canal Plans

In Washington on January 1 the National Board of Trade heard Captain H C Taylor discuss the Nicaragua Canal and transit between oceans while Mr Thurber spoke for and Erastus Wyman against the bill. The session covered Great Britain's telegraph service and post office reforms, surplus reduction, and commercial relation with Canada.

Mr. Thurber Erastus Wyman United States Ote Nicaragua Muierican Pt Ue Tom Radavinds Miter England Germany Mreke Mreke BP New York Post Department Kenek J. Murray London Chamber of Commerce Thorher Lowing Great Britain Aervice Hans Infeed Bee Europe Masini Atul Jap Leeman SWS Muesges Rysluend Sa Thurber Credit Ide Petice

Careless Collectors Blamed as Immigrants Land

A western congressman petitions Emigration Commissioner Stephenson over an allegedly insane Swedish girl arriving in Boone Iowa. Officials say laws suffice if enforced, but the port collector bears the duty of screening. Statistics show many families reported as liable for public charge. most immigrants land after review. A cold spell hits the North with railways blocked and snowbound towns.

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Reichstag approves military bill amid war prep and Polish tensions

Berlin reports the Reichstag approves the military bill with an amendment allowing men to leave the landwehr earlier if enlisting before age three. War Minister Voit Schellendorf says the measure will add about 700,000 to 706,600 soldiers in wartime, costing roughly 100 million marks. Meanwhile, Russian measures press German restrictions in Privines and Livian clergy lose language rights. Polish nobles in France and Italy return toward war, with a Polish nationalist proclamation circulating in Warsaw. A marriage between Prince Henry and Princess Lene is expected in May. Royal family notes include Bismarck’s move and a postponed memoirs publication. Bank robbery reported near Kirkilwa. burglarized Bank of Kirkilwa left 2108 on floor. Other items note a Baltimore clothier Geo Ro Chin’s assignment and a court-related update on justice delays.

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Santa Fe to Texas Half-Rate Excursions Advertised

Laws of Kansas advertise half rate excursion tickets from Wichita to Houston and Galveston with dates Jan 10 and Feb 8 priced at 20.35 and 21.79 dollars. Tickets include a transit line data card, stopovers, and a final limit of May 1. The royal Texas express departs Wichita at 6 p.m. and travels via the Gulf. tickets and berth reservations available at 401 Murdock and John A Jewett Co. 107 East Ocean? St.

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Township record orders and ticket sales noted in drifted notices

Fragmented 19th century notices describe township trustees required to maintain various official record books and warrants, plus treasurer and clerk duties. The text also advertises travel tickets, goods for sale, and multiple business notices. Names and places are incomplete or garbled.

Justice of the Peace Raune

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