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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1887
Page
3
A fragmentary article notes Cleveland's praise of Philadelphia as a lovely city while touching on Kansas sorghum sugar experiments, gas wells, and a broad mix of political maneuvers. It mentions resignations, party deals, and a looming tariff struggle involving Butler, Bowler, and the Democratic stance.
A major eastern company planning a large Wichita factory is considering the city for a new plant. The anticipated project could bring millions in capital and thousands of jobs, with negotiations to be led by a Board of Trade committee after a favorable location study. The piece also notes broader community efforts and moral debates tied to local newspapers and public welfare.
A condensed highlight from the Western Trail describes Wichita as a growing Southwestern Kansas city on the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska line. It notes population growth from 4,000 to about 22,000, modern amenities, solid business blocks, green residence streets, and robust banking with near two million dollars in capital, projecting further growth and development into 1887.
The period article notes real estate prices rising since June and doubled since last June, with thousands earned by early buyers. It highlights Wichita aiming to be the first Kansas city with a 100000 seed printing facility, and mentions factory deals and local business figures.
A traveler reports on Western cities comparing climate, industry, and living for California, Wisconsin iron districts, Omaha, and Wichita. It praises Wichita as a thriving, growing hub with cottonwood trees, electric streetcars, universities, and booming industry, noting rapid population gains and strong manufacturing. It contrasts other cities like Kansas City, Omaha, and Denver, highlighting climate and economic prospects.
The account details a travel party crossing Italy from Florence to Rome and Naples. They view the Colosseum by moonlight, visit Monte Cassino, and ascend Vesuvius amid warnings of cholera. The narrative describes Roman arenas, Pompeii artifacts, Naples’ modern development, and the dramatic crater scene with lava, ash, and panoramic coastal views.
An Eastern writer criticizes Wichita’s allure and growth driven by speculation and industry. The piece describes warehouses, crowds, and new enterprises, citing the Board of Trade and local institutions while weighing political leanings and economic change amid rapid city expansion.
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