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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1889

Page

5

Settlers Warned On Reserved Oklahoma School Lands

Interior Department informs claimants that sections 16 and 36 are reserved for welfare, and that the General Land Office notes parties are platting town sites in those sections. Minister Ryan arrives in Mexico City, greeted by the American colony. weather bulletin reports cool, clear conditions, light winds, and rising temperatures. Pension and land office notices detail payments, rulings, and delays affecting pensions and claims in Iowa Missouri Kansas and North Dakota.

Ryan Mexico Wasimerox General Land Office Oklahoma Etel Tou Hale Secretary of the Interior Chiabonen

Fragmented Remarks on Exposition and Trials

A garbled report describes an exposition starter and various public concerns. It references disputed commissions, alleged wrongdoing, and criticized conduct by officials and experts. The piece mentions meetings, credentials, and potential investigations amid a contentious public debate.

Open to study at Paris exposition amid red tape and fees

The article describes entry procedures for applicants to study at a Paris expo, including required photos, formalities, and a $2.5 deposit for the privilege. It notes thousands apply, with many stalled by delays and cumbersome rules amid a grand but costly art exhibition featuring oils and varied subjects.

Wall Street wild as Oregon Transcontinental stock surges

On a day the market opened briefly, Oregon Transcontinental rose 2 percent to 55 with heavy demand at key prices. Short interest spooked brokers, while St Paul preferred climbed 4 percent as they covered shorts. Villard’s camp claimed 201,700 of 400,000 shares and alleged opposition planned an amicable settlement with major rail interests ahead of the Port and Oren road election.

Stock Exchange Oregon-Transcontinental Ube Ube Cluse St Taal Burlington Hock Island Hewr Tast Fren Ag Villard Tie Portend Oren Dn Dune Elijah Smith Shovy Dillon Fredrick DL Atmos Claiatust Hes Northern Pacific St. Maui Minneapolis & Manitoba Union Pwnlc Oregon Railrows and Navigation Company Frederick Dillon Elijah Saith Joba ‘al Mall Samuel ‘Chomas Evening Post

Tenacious to the Last Postmaster Case Unfolds

A new munrhabie case unfolds in Cashecton Sullivan County after postmaster delays. Winters, appointed after Wanamaker’s tenure, faces resistance as inspectors flag irregularities. Indathod’s resignation letter appears, with Washington and Congress sending inspectors to verify the post office appointment. Winters is escorted to New York by an inspector, carrying letters and documents. Cumberland Presbyterians report steady growth. church offers greetings and plans next year’s assembly. A separate note: survey party crosses into the Sioux reservation to map routes toward Puget Sound.

Mivmtarrows New York Alice Cashecton Sullivan County L Henry Winters Congres Stivers Washington Coneness Stivers Jth Thie Tans Piniueneelopes Aisanibe Cpahociue Cumberland Pressyterians Rasads Roenieg Torsel Cumberland Presbyterian Church Ur. W General Assembly Raumbly Chicago Lynch Recorder Ceneral Land Office J. W. Habercorn Auditor of the Treasury Anthony Richhetf Shelley Atlanta Realzzis

Arid-Lands Irrigation Committee Moves From St Paul

The Senate committee on irrigation, with the geological survey, plans field work starting in July from St Paul. It aims to assess the practicability of reclaiming up to 109 million acres across the arid western belt for agriculture, using private capital and state support, not direct government irrigation. Nevada has funded preliminary work, with Colonel Bridges coordinating field efforts.

Wasursproy Geological Survey St. Paul Western Territories United States Sinjor Powell Major Powell Congress Senate Committee Powell Nevada Bridges Calcago Senate Wastisuston Elli Wich Aril Belt Jie

Reunion Hopes Rise for Reformed Presbyterian Schisms

Reports from Philadelphia indicate possible reunification of the Reformed Presbyterian church factions the ep iro d and general syn after 56 years of separation. Committees of three from each side have met proposing plans to restore peace, while younger members push for unity amid a strong undercurrent of sentiment in the fold. The split began over governance and amendments including religious influence on the constitution.

Prinsotma Reformed Presbyterian Church Epiiod Spneral Presbyterian Church Eplit Philadelphia United States

Arcade Sells Batt en Goods at Low Prices Says Ad

A garbled ad style note touts an Arcade as a lasting presence. It claims the Arcade offers batten goods and consistently undercuts rivals on price, asserting loyalty with a pledge to stay.

Genuine French lateens at bargain week prices

A local store advertises an extensive stock of genuine French fabrics including satin checks and batistes Zephyr designs. Mitchell & Hons of Glasgow and Bernard of Paris supply the line. Bargain week sale offers fabric for 23 cents per yard, well below rivals 30 to 40 cents.

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Bargain No 3 Ladies Lisle Thread Vests On Sale

A dozen ladies lisle thread vests with silk clocked neck and army styling are offered at a discount. Normally priced at 75 cents, they are marketed this week for 40 cents each. These full fashioned vests are presented as bargains for readers.

Baptist Home Missions Meeting Highlights and Appointments

Boston May 18 the fifty seventh annual meeting of the American Baptist Home Missionary Society opened with Nelson Blake of Chicago delivering the opening address. Committees were appointed, reports noted record missionary appointments, 8126 baptisms, 8,000,000 Baptists in the U.S., and work in 45 states plus Ontario Manitoba Alaska and parts of Mexico. Treasurer reported receipts near 57 071 and expenditures 404 500. Afternoon sessions covered the church edifice fund and southern work with addresses by Galusha Anderson and D W Simmons. The Rev L Wayland presided. annual benediction closed the meeting.

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