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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1889
Page
4
A fragmented Topeka Journal synopsis mocks early gold discovery claims near Oklahoma City and criticizes the Cherokee commission. The item blends editorials on politics, law, and local events, referencing Topeka, Guthrie, and Johnston flood notes, with commentary on crime and public order.
A compendium of county notes, crop tips, and local stories from Kansas. Mentions Osage and Jewell counties, population shifts, water works in Junction City, and farm guidance on crops, livestock care, and market tips. References include Neosho, Finney, McPherson, Leavenworth, and Topeka areas with various agriculture and civic items.
A garbled report from Topeka highlights a long judicial drama with mentions of theft, burglary, and a case involving a couple named Freeman in a city court. The piece references a Paul O Tipant quote about law and citizens taking matters into their own hands, plus a scene of courtroom tension and a dramatic arrest.
F Niederlander received a letter from New York claiming Sedgwick and nearby counties were struck by a five mile wide cyclone spanning twenty miles. The letter asks for details but the item appeared in state papers as an Associated Press dispatch and is a base forgery, with no such occurrence or dispatch issued by the Association.
Reports from Rice County Kansas praise securing Missouri River rates and Wichita as a commercial center. The message notes local criticism of opponents, mentions arrests linked to local schemes, and highlights strong crops and livestock. It lists high school mottos from nearby towns and ends with a state journal reference.
The state auditor settles with Hon. Jsens ab Siar transorer of the state board of Charities by the lease of expenses for various asylums. Current expenses listed include Blind asylum $147, faith and dumb asylum $3.70, Topeka asylum $2,971.41, Ottawa Momie asylum $5,101.27, and related institutions.
A promotional notice extols White House Innes and Ross for vast stock and low prices across many departments. It touts French satins, silks, laces, and prints, with emphasis on quality, variety, and customer value in dresses, gowns, wear, and travel outfits.
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