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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1887
Page
2
The Eacre reports on Prairie Farmer rumors about capitalists buying wheat to drive prices up, arguing the move is a speculative scheme. It notes a 20 cent drop in June wheat in Chicago, forecasts uncertainty for northwest harvests, and discusses impacts on farmers, markets, and policy debates in Kansas cities.
A Pennsylvanian lauds Wichita's booming progress with rising buildings and widespread streetcar expansion. He notes confidence across classes, vast business, and hopeful yields for investors outside the city limits. He also mentions crops in Kansas and invites readers to visit Kansas for a lively experience.
A Topeka Journal and Capital Times share views on enforcing liquor laws and the role of state authorities. The discussions touch on local government, metropolitan police, and concerns about disobedience to laws in Kansas cities during a Turnfest event with beer consumption noted.
The passage contrasts prestige and modest living with the idea of a venerable Times style paper. It quotes Col Frank James in Dallas asserting he never touched liquor and preferred a clear head for better sight, speed, and courage, denying whiskey as a source of courage.
The article extols Dighton Kansas as a thriving town on the Santa Fe line’s Great Bend extension. It praises rail service, planned telegraph, a new Santa Fe depot, a first-rate hotel, and strong investment appeal while noting land prices and expected land office relocation from Wakeena. Richfield also appears with prosperity reports and remarks on preemption proofs and local growth.
The Wichita public resists a proposed home rule arrangement for Leavenworth Wichita and Kane City, arguing it infringes on municipal authority. The Kansas City Times counters with sharp editorials. rivals accuse Wichita of jealously guarding power and warn against weakening local control in governance and liquor enforcement.
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