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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1888
Page
5
A Philadelphia attorney, William McGeorge, visits Wichita, praising the city’s rapid expansion and solid local character. He notes residential streets, diversified industry, and strong public spirit attracting eastern capital, while warning against over-borrowing and urging prudent investment aligned with local needs. He cites notable residents and upcoming political prospects shaping the city’s fortunes.
The Wichita wheelmen rode last evening on an aclu run from the Occidental down Main to Douglas then Hydraulic to Hillside and to Wichita University ending atop a hill. They faced poor track conditions, urged a home three lap tractor path, and plan a lantern parade next Friday to attract a crowd with each rider decorating his wheel with Chinese lanterns.
Henry Sherman aged 55 was arrested after a Sunday night call from Mrs Greer alleging rape of her 12 year old daughter. Sherman denied the charges, claimed blackmail, was bound over in $1000 and remanded to the county jail for preliminary examinar.
Mrs TM Hollingworth mother of Dr H C Hollingworth dies at home 1018 East Douglas avenue Monday. Remains shipped to Carthage Missouri via Frisco. Short services at residence and friends invited. Also reports: over two thousand poll tax delinquents. Hagerman hotel nearing completion. Miss Lillian Boyd dies. inquest into Bertha Miller case. county institute opens with 140 teachers. 7th Cavalry brake camp at Osbock. public interest in camp and local incidents.
Local leaders in Waco avenue arranged to convene a meeting of property owners under the board of trade on Friday evening to decide how to proceed with paving. Ten experts will discuss costs, with varied opinions on the best method and financial impact on owners.
The account highlights Captain HG Mathey of the Seventh Cavalry, praised for carrying the American flag under heavy fire at Nashville, later promoted and serving twenty one years. It describes his French heritage, tall wiry build, gray hair, and a lineage of soldiers, alongside other officers and their families who accompanied the command.
On Saturday evening a large gathering celebrated P I Northop’s twenty ninth birthday at his new home on South Emporia avenue. Mrs Northop and guests welcomed about seventy friends, with music and prayers after a brief service by Pastor Matthews.
A boy named T. Cooper, about 12, narrowly escaped death when he fell between two moving cars on the Schweiter motor line. His head lay on one rail and his body on the other, but the train was stopped in time. He suffered only minor injuries and was taken home to recover as officials assess the incident.
Swill wagons allowed in city streets disrupted traffic along main avenues. Vendors spilled mash in barrels, soaking the magnon and forcing drivers to abandon the avenue. Call issued for water tight bins and alley routing to prevent further incidents.
In a disorderly county scene Jemmy Clerk invites acquaintances to a drink as Democratic chairmen and organizers plan meetings in Hutchison and surrounding towns. Police, altercations, and a series of arrests punctuate a night of conflict with barroom disputes, charges, and city prohibition violations.
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