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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1889
Page
1
Crowds flock to the dress goods counter as prices drop this week. Great values include 40 inch all wool dress trimmings and 88 inch all wool Tri cots at deep cuts, 42 inch imported Mohair, Scinch habit cloths, and 25 to 45 cent accessories.
New York reports a letter from Admiral Porter to the Confederate Soldiers’ Home aid committee. He recalls wartime ties and urges unity while praising northern compassion. General Ailes Badens commends southern hospital care and notes the charity fund and a return of Colonel Kolwet G. Iogersail to assist the academy of music in March.
Russell B Harrison son of the president arrived today from Washington as guest of Senator Arkell He purchased an interest in Frank Leslie's Weekly from W J Arkell of Jodie He plans to move to Montana in April to oversee the West Coast edition and the centennial celebration coverage The new managing editor will restructure the paper to emphasize business and regional progress and divide work between the West and East quarters Senator Arkell notes the project aims to expand the paper's reach and Charlestown publication a notable undertaking
Special Dispatch reports troops from the Fifth Cavalry under Lt. John W. Carson Jr. arrived at Oxtanosta to remove boomers producing tents and dugouts destruction. About seventy five mounted men will march boomers to the Kansas line, withArkansas City relief troops returning to Fort Reno. No arrests reported amid widespread excitement.
A journal from Purcell to Oklahoma details a journey across the North Canadian valley. It notes boomers, dugouts, and camps along the railway, with sightings of beehives, wolves, and wary patrols. The piece records tense meetings, debates over land claims, and cautious expectations as settlers circle the uncertain frontier.
A gang of seven prisoners escaped from Wyandotte County Jail in Kansas City in broad daylight. They cut through a wall and vanished. authorities reported no arrests by late afternoon. Names listed include Hed Queen and Mike McCain among others, with patrols stepped up statewide. The report also covers a presidential visit schedule, Kansas political moves, and local railroad developments.
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