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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1890
Page
8
A jumble of notes from Riverside and nearby towns lists people visiting, moving plans, and social events. Mentions Mr FOM and Mrs Davies among residents, with scattered references to shops, funerals, and upcoming church activities.
The General Alger Day committee convened at Hotel Metropole to refine the program for the reception on the 23rd. Advertising, railroad posters, hotel arrangements, and decorations are being arranged to accommodate a large turnout from across the state with efforts to extend events westward and attract Oklahoma attendees.
A lively ward caucus organized with Judie B Keenan chairing and J H McCall as secretary. An informal ballot named KK Brown for councilman and N F Naftsust for school board. crowd noise and confusion followed. An adjacent report notes financials and a push to improve boy’s work through the Hoss League amid scarce furnishings.
City city vs Tee Lee plus multiple defendants appear in district court proceedings. Judges include Toews and Henshaw with judgments in favor of plaintiffs and several remand actions. Wichita area names appear in unrelated motions and petitions.
The Polk County court heard numerous arrests for disturbing the peace and vagrancy acts. A major portion of the day dealt with offenses including disturbance in a city arcade and minor violations, while a lengthy discussion centered on perceived waste in education and calls for reform of teachers and school resources.
The column describes a large amusement program at the Crawtont Grand on a Monday morning with performances by prominent theater figures and an array of acts. Attendees are promised a variety of entertainment including a notable "Pratt of Tekin" act. The piece notes the theater's schedule and mentions other venues and performers.
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