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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1890
Page
1
The store lists stilts priced 18 to 50 dollars and offers Init for 14. The notice proclaims winter goods, warns against cheap trash, and assures stock of fresh, not shopworn items. Customers urged to come early to secure best bargains and avoid old job lots sold as new.
New York reports detail a large scale counterfeit operation linked to Mexican citizens coiners selling United States silver dollars across the border. Bankers in Texas New Mexico and Arizona note many dollars in circulation and suspect private Mexican banks issuing US money for cross-border trade. Allegations include about 35 million counterfeit dollars minted over ten years with a profit near 25 cents per dollar.
In Washington the house amended and passed a bill to split Kansas into northern and southern judicial districts. Other actions include committee work on an Oklahoma town site bill, amendments on land sales for municipal use, and a census supervisor pay increase. The session adjourned after thoughts on related measures.
A fragmentary report from Washixon outlines a heated exchange on Florida elections and a proposed repeal of a voting law. It notes Associated press coverage and mentions Desaber tudas, Matheny county, and agitation over election scrutiny amid protests and calls for reform.
Jan. Wasuxetos reports Henry A. P. Pattips of New York, chief of the middle division in the pension office, resisted a resignation demanded by the pensions commissioner, citing a long political struggle and asserting that the demand targets him and others in a broader battle over patronage and official power. Separate testimony in Cincinnati probes includes Mayor Mosby and Wood’s ballot box controversy, with Foraker and Butterworth figures tied to the alleged scheme and petitions extending into state politics.
In a January 2 hearing, arguments focus on charges against the civil service commission and push for repeal of civil service laws. Rep Ewart of North Carolina introduces measures to investigate alleged misconduct and exam paper leakage. Rep Houk of Tennessee advocates repeal and stricter control, citing promotion irregularities and favoritism in clerk appointments and examinations.
The ceremony placed James Aden and Alan tre among the confirmed posts, with James Aden as principal clerk and Lee Walker named to a key marshal role. J. B. Harlow and Mazekal in L Walker were also listed among the new appointees, reflecting Western district selections and cabinet alignments.
Fragmented report details Dickinson pledging hearty cooperation with state immigration bureau plans. It covers political turmoil, a mayoral death, and assorted local political machinations across multiple places as reporters parse the day’s chaotic political scene.
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