Wichita's New Courthouse and City Buildings Era
The article details Wichita's rapid growth and plans for a new three story county courthouse and jail, with a modern rotary cell system, fireproof design, and a public safety focus. It also highlights the government building on Market Street and broad public investments in schools, universities, and churches, noting Garfield University, Wichita University, Lewis Academy, and St John's Cathedral among prominent institutions and architectural landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Dars Nap
W. J. Rtembers
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Switwick County
M. W Levy
Grouse Creek
Wales
Bwicht
Portiu
Treat Hall
Mar
Jon Yerss
Josie
Tim
Eutering
Isem
Easint
Frost
Jane Crile
Keepitag
Wichita
Dilbi IU
Douglas Avenue
Markey Street
Ogie Lusuleed
Bretunvetz & Sullivan
Tna
St John's
le Sen
Perth
Talig
Dean Adams
St John’s Cathedral
Miter
Ashler
Swittinga
Wichita Growth and Trade Rise at Southwest Hub
Wichita emerges as a wholesale and jobbing powerhouse rivaling Kansas City. The Wichita Board of Trade reports rising trade, better collections, and strong rail and streetcar infrastructure. a large gathering of business leaders marked progress toward a proposed trade building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kansas City
State Line
Emporia
Gulf
California
New Orleans
Earl
Seth
Kansas
Indian Territory
Colatula
New Mexico
Texas
Hines
GA. Milam & Co
T. Hays
Tohnston & Larimer
Wichita Wholesale Grocer Co
Wichita Carriage Works
New York
Cariage Works
Globe Iron Works
Wichita Sash and Door Co
Sis and Door Co
Wichita Vinegar Works
Robert Carshu
Crystal Lee Co
Queen City
Clamm Fasterys City Roiler Mills
Wichita Cricket Co
Harelinzs
Cox 4
Talors, Ee
Tordea ‘Tallors
Merchant
Taitors and Supplies
Redy
Sedgwick
Winte
Fordual
Che Enti
Clncennats
Wichita Board of Trade
Cincinnati
Sohal
W.ctu
Palace
Mes Bass, Sev
Wichita as Convention Center of the State
The article extols Wichita Kansas for rail facilities hotels and halls drawing major state national and religious gatherings since Oct 1887 listing numerous conventions from Presbyterians and labor groups to medical societies and civic bodies. It notes Wichita hosts upcoming events featuring notable figures and tours while reporting on school openings and administrative details for the new term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soy City
Wichita
Republican
Democratic
Labor Union
Andi- Hou
Southern Kansas Medical Society
Women’s Missionary Conference of the
Walnut Valley
Aupital Meeting
Loyal Legion of
South Kansas Homeopathic Society
Bankers’ Association of Southern Kansas
Y F—Kansas Ancien Arabic Unier
Never the Mystic Latine
Iorihewate Kansansaltorial Association
Kolabte ‘Templar ‘Grand Commandary of Kansas
Wichita Deanery
Woman's Missionary Society
Christian Lans Day School Association
Wichita Exposition
Inter State Fair Association
Kansas State Firemen
Jinee
Pall
Ayland
Kansas City
Charles Dickens, Jr
Bent and
Barrett
Cyuried Opera Company
Barnum
Gilmore
Fruewal Court Opens Amid Broad Larceny and Murder Charges
The Fruewal Court convened to hear a range of cases including seven Indian named defendants charged with larceny. TD Haw, held for murder in the territory, faced trial after earlier confinement. Pred Harsum and others stood charged with vagrancy crimes while several defendants faced burglary and gambling indictments. The proceedings encompassed disturbances and examinations of various alleged offenses with a heavy docket spanning larceny murder vagrancy and gambling, reflecting a turbulent period in local justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldan
Tie Con-Trew
Albert Betistell
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Anyesty
Gareld University
Christian Church
Aeas
Eruer
Rudy
Wichita University
Uunner
Reformed Church
Lewis Academy
Profesor Naylor
Presbyterian Red Anit
Adietigen University
M. A
K. Lawrence
West Side National Bank
Southwestern Business College
Kade
United
Sisneay
Association
axandArion and
Rweptiot
Baptist Cburet
Highty
Chichester
Garfeld University
The
Sisters Academy
Fairmrsor College
Alice M. Apple
Meadville
Aleghany College
Charse
Miss Apple
Wichita Street Railway Company
Capital
Wichita, Subarlan & Central Avenue
Wichita & Valley Center
le Sven
Topeka
Liertixe
Thompson-Houston
Lchmyler
Uusuber
Thyess Company
Thompson Houston Electric
Schulee
American Water Works Company
Pisteburg
Pennsylvania
Garfield University
College
Twentieth Street
Lincoln Street
Fairmount Water Company
Wichives
Wiebttw
Arede
Dioarlas
Yesuerlay
Ty Ells
Poe Seaiog
Rane
Waco
J. F. Steewreet
Presbyterian Synod of Kansass
Grand Lodge L
General Association Congregational Church of Kansas
Woman's Board of Missions
Interior of Kansas
Christian Endeavor
M. CA
Southern Kansas Medical Sciety
Arthur W Connor
M. P
Thomas Grattan
University of Kansas Embalmers
Bits
Rorya
Perouse
Hich
Pauldine
En Emporia Avenue
Lemon
Third Strvece
Pew
Taving Achonis
Smith & Angell’s
Wichita, Kansas
Hyde Humble Stationery Company
North Main Street
Eetter Main ‘Street
Hyde c& Humble Stationery Company
Tur Courts
Rukiek Eye
Pred Harsum
J. Robinson
Tic Erlensa
George Tarter
Han Tifenydenker
J. Heupett
Meng Jooee
Harry Smith
Willan
Hramme Eect Pal
Cheney
Gnett
Rams Phelps
Fred Holmes
Renee Bhatega
Bose
Joe Gardner
Paul
Maerhoe
Adenen
Bick
A. F. Moms
Micuerty
Seater
Beanls
Han Vernal
Frag Eier
Dougie
Orrisad Baiurtay
Loti
Ratetow
Sally
Wicking University
Hood
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