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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1888
Page
5
A long, garbled account describes political rallies in Wichita and statewide campaigns, settlers moving into Kansas towns, road and brickwork projects, and school plans. It notes figures like Gov. Humphrey and A. J. Felt, and mentions railroad interests, farm yields, and community gatherings amid a landscape of speculative growth and political mobilization.
Wichita Wheelmen led by Topeka club riders compete at Topeka track amid large crowd. Henley and Bell win sprint events, Healey proves strong, prize money and a gold medal awarded. evening meetings discuss future track plans and Republican parade preparations in Wichita.
Local meeting discusses asphalt and waste mine debris as paving options for Waco Avenue. A committee reviews bids, street widths, water mains, gas lines, and possible contractors from Topeka Chicago and Joplin, with emphasis on cost per front foot and per lot.
Douglas depot and Mica depot avenue passenger reports a valise vanished from the car amid a brief conversation with two other travelers. The bag contained only orders and minor items, its loss causing notable disruption to the traveler during seventeen miles of the journey.
A fragmented OCR listing churches and service times. It notes preaching at various times on Wednesday, Sabbath and Sunday services, with locations including Lincoln area churches and others along Topeka and 13th streets, plus junior and Sunday school sessions and a YMCA event.
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