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Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1889

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Fire destroys great Anaconda smelting plant in Montana

A massive fire at the Audewada Mining Companys Anaconda plant near Anaconds Larned Festenlay gutted the smelter complex. Fires swept the ore house and calcine furnaces before water and suppression efforts saved the adjacent buildings. Investigators suspect incendiary origin as most of the plant lay in ruins and the main blast was contained only after hours.

Burrs Mont Audewada Mining Company Spring Creek Anaconda

Oklahoma opens to settlers amid boomer tension and Purcell growth

Cabinet considers opening Oklahoma lands near Purcell as President Harrison weighs proclamations. Purcell shines with booming streets, frame houses, banks, and a Catholic mission school. Boomers plan to push in, fearing delays, while lawmen crack down on liquor and unrest spreads from Purcell to surrounding Chickasaw country.

Sperla Kage, Peurett Purcell Oklahoms Santa Fa Cverta Lyon Catholic Mission School Law Still Euana Haan Purcell Propelioce Oklahoma Hess Georf Brown Caldwell Arkanas City Ralroad Samuel Crocker Tain Loomers Chickasaw Pottawatomie Benfng Harrisl Ure Vilasowa Bass Isvasios Harry Hill Buoners Oklahoma City Colonel Crocker Lewis Furlong Arkansas Cty Wichita Brown Johnson Purrell United States Joe C. McNalla Wits Brecker Pullman Palace Jimi Sinert Wien Tee Tnt Wonka Oak Akeche Street Fort Stote Teited States Hermit Mich

Turbulent Topeka Times report on judiciary and reform

A lengthy, fragmentary Topeka Times dispatch discusses Judge Hot Stews of Wichita and associates, alleging political maneuvering around the Harrison administration and a potential merger. It references the Metropolitan Police Bill, city governance, and a sweeping Southwestern conference context, with distant mentions of officials and reforms.

Kaxsis Topeka Croel Murdock Jim Hallowell Hallie Kreg Kaneow

Kansans Split Over Interior Assistant Pick

Still undecided as the Kansas delegation quarrels over the appointment of an assistant secretary of the interior. Key figures include Sine and Wise with Halbowril and Hallowell in contention. Chicago connections and Detroit interest surface as maneuvers unfold ahead of Monday decision.

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