This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1890
Page
1
On his first day at work a shy employee encounters a demanding customer who quizzes him about sideboards. The store highlights a serial sale with bleached cotton and white goods, woolen underwear, and hosiery at bargain prices as spring displays go up.
An advertisement touts half price on all children’s overcoats and winter goods. It promises first class, new styles rather than shop worn stock, with prices between fifteen dollars and a low range. Shoppers are urged to come early to secure best bargains and note the stock is limited.
The Arcade features a 500 short embroidery sale priced at 2c to 10c per piece and 30 pieces for 1.00 for dresses, with many items marked down. Also advertised are all wool blankets at 8.00 per blanket, marked down.
New York dispatch reports a London rumor that Bank of England may use silver to back one third of its reserves and issue notes, signaling possible global bimetalism shifts. The gossip links to Secretary Windom's silver proposal and hints at broader inflation risks and international money-market influence.
Two masked men stopped a passenger train near Khartar after climbing aboard from the loco and forced the engineer to halt. The robbers escaped with cash, while a bystander was shot in the arm. Elsewhere, Nellie Bly travels by steamer to Frisco, then boards a special train for final city transit. Officials caution on international tensions as France faces Italian occupation claims.
James Fortner, Riley county defaulter, resolves to end his life by starvation after removal of possible weapons. He has eaten and drunk nothing since leaving Memphis, sleeping little, and growing emaciated while jail guards watch for any change in his resolve.
A chaotic report traces a mass emigration scheme led by Kansas colonists to Mexico, claiming vast lands for nothing. It details accusations of misused funds, failed promises, and police scrutiny as residents flee and trials loom, mentioning Nathan Hanson and Hossingtons business links and a sensational court appeal over a liquor case.
Several new corporations registered in Kansas with capital stocks and directors listed for Keystone Rock Salt Company, Jamestown Farmers Produce Company, and Kerr Refractory Composition Company. In Topeka, Kansas, appoints announced for railroad offices include G. Thomp, W. J. Byrne, and W. K. Gillette. Mayor Constant’s funeral held in Fort Scott with city offices closing. Wyoming cattlemen plan large shipments to Kansas amid severe weather. State normal school reports no grippe cases. Local obituaries note James M. Linch’s death from whisky. Clark & Binke gravers face bankruptcy. A residence fire in Corryville causes $5,000 loss.
Secretary Noble investigates numerous receivers of public funds across the country and proposes mortgage removals. Cabinet notes rebuke Cuban policy and senators discuss reforms to offices, with focus on revenue and enforcement. Indians and forests topics touch on protection and territorial policy amid a broader government review.
Special Agent McBride reports illegal town site transactions in Guthrie area, alleging preconcerted plans by state officials to seize all claims. Officials, including land registers and receivers, are described as aiding relatives and friends to cartelize the territory before settlement. Investigators faced political pushback as the report was prepared for Congress and printed amid calls for further inquiry.
Fragmented OCR tribute reports a heated exchange over agricultural policy at a meeting. Names Flarrie Blair and others appear in discussion of memorials and wartime measures. The garbled text references a vote or stance by farmers and scientific matters at a national center.
A late January Western matters brief from Topeka reports committee actions and appointments. It notes a congestion of duties for officials, including chairmanship concerns, and lists names and roles tied to state governance and the Capitol proceedings.
Fragmentary text reports on a case involving a man named Had Man and a series of charges. Names, places, and dates are obscured by corrupted OCR, but mentions arrests, a town, and a fatal incident.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.