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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1890
Page
1
Report confirms British steamer Quetta ran on a rock near Summerset in Torres Strait and sank after a brief collision. Seventy five passengers and crew feared lost as rescuers found few survivors and the sea disaster prompts renewed urgency in maritime safety.
A chaotic news update reports the Chicago Board of Trade plans a temporary suspension of market quotations after a new blow at bucket shops. It notes a March start, possible full abandonment of market reporting, and directors’ views on resuming service or quitting the practice.
Manufacturer samples advertised to wholesale buyers include 10 pieces Figured Henrietta at 50 cents, 100 dozen stainless hose at 25 cents, 500 pieces Jaconet and Swiss Froucing at half price, 54 inch Henriettas at tie, and ladies wear like wraps at 3 cents each. Promotional note from February 2, 16. Toda Fox & Sam, Wichita, Kansas, claim to match dollar goods.
Public debt statement today outlines totals and bond purchases from August 1 to March 1 with a total around 380,574. Saving bonds and other issue figures included. Additional items note pension bills, an assistant secretary of war proposal, and a correction case in Arkansas. Pendleton funeral announced for the minister to Germany, with funeral at Chicago next week.
The miss Kittle formers of Crowley died at Central Mark in the morning from consumption. A keeper reported appetite change and declined strength, with continued distress and final collapse at 22h. Reports tie the tragedy to a long, troubled courtship and looming marriage between Miss Kittle and Mr Crowley.
Norvin Green testifies before the committee on post offices and post roads opposing the postal telegraph bill. He argues that offices need separate operations and secrecy rooms, cites Europe rates, and claims government rates would burden most people. The hearing notes strong exchanges with Rep Craig and Rep Crain, and adjournment after Bartium’s statement in favor of the government plan.
The supervising treasury architect opened bids for approaches to Wichita Kansas post office. Bidders included Hoighkies & Williams Wichita. HSS. Martin Hendrick Washington DC. Other lines list postmaster appointments in Kansas and a long pension survivor and dependent for Sunflower original navals with many names across counties.
Faced with outcry, Speaker Reed disclosed a private letter to Rep. Stewart of Vermont, circulating among colleagues and press. The document mentions Kentucky threats and a journalist’s vow, while national hearings on the Civil Service Commission yielded no new charges beyond prior disputes.
Fragmented Berlin dispatches report a major rise for the German Liberals and the Center party, with the center absorbing National Liberals to form a new governing majority. Socialists suffer defeats in several districts, while uncertainty remains about full results tonight as elections reshape coalition prospects and emphasize practical policies over radical aims.
A report details a daytime robbery at Revolvers Point involving a masked assailant and a lack of clear motives. The text also references new corporations and legal actions, including a prominent Treasurer appointment and various jurisdictional notes, with scattered names and places amid the damaged OCR.
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