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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1890
Page
2
In a dramatic gas explosion in central Columbus, two houses collapse and several bystanders watch as a second blast follows. Twenty-seven people injured, five killed on the spot, with volunteers and officials assessing the debris. Weather and regional updates accompany the casualty report.
Fire alarm on a cold January night triggers two massive gas explosions at a four story building in Columbus. Bricks and debris blanket streets while rescuers pull bodies and survivors from the wreckage. Names of injured and deceased include a barber, a lamp helper, and families amid the chaos as crews battle flames and search for the missing.
Delegates from Savannah gather at Augusta central quarters to discuss allocation and security measures for the Grand Army of the Republic event. The meeting focuses on seating arrangements and procedural concerns while preparing for the national veterans gathering. Attendees include local officials and veterans groups from Cleveland and Chicago, with broader plans for theater curtailments and public safety.
A scrambled late 19th century page records a post office robbery in Abapenring with hostages and stamp theft, followed by a mixed business weekly review noting improved markets, easier money, colder weather aiding cotton and wool, and rising stock prices, with several brief notices including a court ruling and political updates.
London era dispatch reports Dr. Talmage of Brooklyn dining with William Gladstone at Hawarden Castle. They discuss religion and politics, noting Gladstone’s view that religion underpins all questions, amid praise for Talmage’s sermons and comments on Ireland, America, and the coming election.
The Thetis sailed far beyond Point Barrow along Alaska's northern coast on a rare open water voyage. Lieut Commander Stockton aimed to reach Behring Strait while four whalers pushed east, with the boat trapped by pack ice and using ramming to stab through. After days of peril the ship gained open water again but faced persistent ice and shifting winds as rescue plans and relief stations were considered.
The piece discusses women’s exchanges showing ornamental items from embroidery to pastry and the mixed demand for such crafts. It notes questions about who buys these goods, the impact of “hand made” quality, and how restaurant and domestic work may influence popularity and pricing, with opinions from Good Housekeeping and a social lens.
Fragmentary reminiscence describes hats, hair, fabrics, and garments in a vintage London setting. It notes wool and linen protections against winter and the appeal of tailored looks. The piece references milliners art, fashionable silhouettes, and the era’s period voice with vivid but partial detail.
Advertises accordion plaiting services by Madame Russo offering dresses made to measure at home or in shop. Claims cost savings and dramatic effect on waists, promising easy access for ladies seeking stylish modification. Notes Chicago and St Louis as distant markets and touts quality and desirability of this technique.
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