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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1887

Page

5

Wichita City Council Deliberates Street Lighting And Electric Plans

City officials discuss gas lights vs electric lights for streets, vote on extending power to new districts, and plan street improvements including a Thirteenth street bridge and Market Street projects. Mayor and council debate franchise terms, notice requirements, and funding for utilities and sewerage upgrades amid tight budgets and competing interests.

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Silk Meeting Stirs Wichita With Silk Culture Efforts

An evening lecture and exhibition at the court house by Prof. Horner highlighted Kansas silk production. He praised state cocoons, urged purchase of skeins for a state silk station, and noted potential gains from local silk factories with strong community support and upcoming funding efforts.

Court House Horner Prof Abbott Kansas Craig Heldiing Bros. & Co Melding Bins, & Co Wichita Sit Winhisa Ees St of Ahia Ppaf Duce

Fourth National Bank Elects New Director

Gan C Stremng was elected exake ter of the Fourth National Bank at a directors meeting on Saturday. He is a prominent stockholder and will lead as securities and loans director. The bank plans to move on to Main Street soon, with Stremng expecting a permanent appointment.

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Firemen’s Ball and Notable Society Gatherings Highlight City

Last night the Crawfort firemen hosted their first annual ball at the opera house with over three hundred guests including the mayor and city council. A large program ran from around eight to two, featuring a long list of floor marshals and attendees, followed by a lively surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Hirt and a separate communal event at nearby residences.

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