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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1889
Page
2
One million dollars will be raised by Pennsylvanians to accomplish the work with potential State reimbursement through Legislature. The new crop and weather notes include Kansas on the upslopes and a weather bulletin from Wrenra, Kansas, June 10, detailing temperatures, wind, and barometric readings.
Governor Beaver and Mayor Fitler discuss plans to clean the Conemaugh River and Stony Creek, remove debris from bridges, and consider an extra legislative session or bond funding of 3,000,000 to sanitary works in Johnstown and vicinity. The bond would back state efforts to abate public nuisances and improve health conditions amid flood damage.
Kansas heads the list with a very large wheat area and an average yield amid a discussion on rail traffic limits. The piece notes potential rate adjustments if traffic goals aren’t met, reflecting interstate commerce concerns and a high level of involvement from an association chair who recently served on the commission.
A May 30 letter from Port au Prince reports Hypolyteia’s army within two miles of the capital and expects the war to end in days. Legion of Legitime desertions rise as Grand Saline’s general surrenders, and Legitime’s forces prepare for battle while many ships avoid capture. The U S steamer Ossiger has arrived to monitor events and report to Washington.
Cleavo June 1 report from the Cronin Jury of Inquest notes no new crucial testimony. Whalen and O Cooper are the only witnesses. cross examination fails to link them to Dr Cronin’s death. Coroner consultation precedes further proceedings. jurors deem additional corroboration unnecessary and expect the inquest to shorten.
A June 10 general order from the Postoffice Department in Washington sets out the Railway Mail Service discipline. It demands full duty from clerks, strict adherence to postal laws, and checks on errors with replacement of inefficient staff. Promotions will favor records of efficiency, obedience, and character.
In town chatter two women compare dry goods prices, noting a dress cost 7.50 elsewhere but just 6.00 at the Arcade. They praise the Arcade’s lower figures, debating whether other stores should match such cuts, while an Arcade employee overhears the compliment.
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