Wichita Sewers and River Overflow Debate in Junction City
A Wichita man quotes Junction City Union saying Wichita’s sewer work may need pumping due to the Arkansas River and melting snows. He notes the river’s flood history, the city’s raised land, and mentions bridges, drainage, and debt concerns while predicting future press on packing houses and stockyards.
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Wichita
Junction City Union
Arkansas
Douglas Avenue
Tidle
Denny
Lewis
Big River
Chisholm Creek
Corporation of Hself
Chicago
Sunday School Growth in the United States Report
J W Armstrong of the International Sunday School Union presents figures from the Chicago convention showing US Sunday school scholar membership rising by 365,645 since Louisville. The American Sunday School Union reports 185,004 children in 4,347 schools, with 46,074 teachers and 15,714 scholars.
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J. W. Armstrong
International Sunday School Union
Chicago
Louisville
United States
American Sunday School Union
Armerican Sunday School Union
Amerion
Sunday School Union
Wichita unrest and metropolitan police debate in Kansas City Times
The Kansas City Times protests metropolitan police control of Wichita and questions whether the force preserves or disrupts order. It notes difficulty filling city marshal roles, reports on public sentiment about Fourth of July celebrations, and mentions a Frepchman donor funding medical services in Platte County. It also touches on Catholic church involvement in American politics and Blaine’s potential Irish vow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Times
Kansas City
Kansas
Wichita
Kansas Plume and Local News From The State
A Kansas miscellany reports insect damage to corn near Minneapolis, a new Paola gas piping venture to Kansas City, a lightning strike and fire at Lyons county courthouse, and local notes. Also mentions German exile Mecklenberg figure Alma Enterprise quote, circus scams in Manhattan, a Baker County statistician, reform school talk for girls, and Atchison Champion reporting from Hiawatha.
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Minneapolis
Kingman
Haag
Holl
Paola
Kaneas City
Lyons County Court House
Emporis Fire Company
Gerk
de. von Ghlendorff
Mecklenburg
Germany
Alma
Mmself
Alma Enterprise
Manhattan
Lesmardville Monitor
Barrett
Circus
Snd
Buther
Rambles About Europe Engaged with Buffalo Bill in London
In 1887 Vitt Losnos reports from London on Buffalo Bill Cody’s exhibit and the Wild West show. He describes crowds, stunts, and the queen’s favor, plus an extensive art and machinery display, royal reviews, and Smithfield stock show events. He notes high theater prices and a lively London social scene.
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Vitt
Losnos
Eng
New York World
Chicago
Buffalo Bill
W.F. Cody
Nebraska
Rockies
Dr. Carver
United States
Cody
List Box
Sergeant Bates
Lincoln
Pony Express
San Francisco
Sibley
Colonel Cody
Tere
Maine
Texas
Bill
Tate
Rocky Mountain
California
Bierstadt
Donman
Col
W. F. Cody
London
Henry Irving
London Society
Ual London
Irving
Smithfield
Po Lee
Kappielina
Hawaii Islands
Grand Duke
Michael of
Russe
Whare Am ii
Wichita Seen by an Eastern Tourist in 1887 Feature
An Eastern visitor lauds Wichita’s growth and abundance, noting strong finance, diverse eastern business welcome, and extensive rail connections. The piece celebrates the city’s progress amid growth, with remarks on manufacturing, population from eastern states, and optimistic prospects for development. Also recounts a lively fourth of July in Greensburg with fireworks and bustling crowds, freight costs, and local trade observations.
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Wicerra
Buzios
Wishita
Exc
Wichita
Sam
Alleghany Mountains
Liman
Tam
Faternity
Heave
Compion
Frank M. Hill
Kingman
J. HL Riwades
K.P. W
Greensburg
Patchwork News Briefs From A Distant Era
In Detroit a sunlit heat wave marks record temperatures while a Paris to London cargo pace from Japan shaves days off transit. An Irish-American remittance totals 155000 dollars since 1845. Ovid's exile is recalled from an Anatolian tomb near Kusadan. A Pittsburg architect’s office hosts exiled French count Ville Beaumont as royal merit wanes. A New York street gang distribution moves to Valley Falls on the 22nd. sparrow control rises as New York vows action against English songbirds.
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HS Rider
Hageant
Blaine
London
Igty
Detroit
New York
Ovid
Anasdolkol
Kustendam
Istani
Rome
Stumd and Ol Company
Lima
Ohie
Japan
Ville Beaumont
Pittsburg
Johanna
Comoro Ista
A Mexican Flower Show at Mixcow Plaza Described
The article portrays a Sun day Mixcow plaza scene with Spanish and Mexican beauty, contrasting Moorish and Germanic looks. It notes gambling at the show including monte games under a low wall, with discreet police presence and varied crowd reactions.
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Beeton Werald
Mixcow
Castile
Moores
Therian
Tutrire
Mexico
Europe
Monte Sharps
Colorado
Fries Altereant
Tlsaleeve
Creed Chance
Monte
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M. Mumdock
Hatter
Republican Central
Amerting
Othwick County
Republican Central Comitie
Disteet
Wichtin En Betureau
P.m. Sushuras
Mportaice
Taylom Chote WL Meree
Kas
Pal
Lata
Drouth
Cleveland
Tiem Aga
Hartford
Metropolitan Police Commission
Metropolitan Police
Marlin Steger
Platte County
Kansas Plumage
England
Egypt
Eagle
Cote
Jemon
Tina
Fildette
Lyceum ‘Theatre
Faust
Ellen Perry
Prince Pals
M. Stewanr
Tehageteper
State National Bank
Bassas State
Dane
Llombard, Dr
Allen
Jones
Sationsy
Cassano
Welder
Johnston & Blackwelder, Real Estate and
East
Douglas
Feichheimer
Johnston & Blackwelder
Citizens Bank
State of
Lee
Millinery House
Wilson
Fox
Taly
Great Bargsina
Wilson & Foy
Main
Rade Palace
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