20 Aug 1886
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Newspaper
Republic County Chief
Location
Narka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1886
Page
1
Vivid reports describe a night of violence in Belfast with armed factions clashing in the streets. Casualties are named including MacFarlane and several others, while police and bystanders face a dangerous mêlée as crowds disperse and authorities seek order amid the unrest.
On Aug 1 near Kansas City Missouri Pacific bridge a Baldwin ten wheel switch engine exploded its boiler hurling the engine and three crew from the track wrecking the cab and scattering wreckage. Engineer Robert Wilson and fireman Charles Unca were badly injured others burned and mutilated. The engine lay on its side thirty feet from the track. two workers were in critical condition. The blast shattered telegraph wires and drew a crowd of railroad men. Two more men Abe Laughlin and Colestuck suffered severe burns and injuries. The men were taken to Sisters hospital. Wilson says the engine was in excellent order before the blast. This was the second accident on the line in recent years.
Fragmented report describes General Auger involved in a shooting after a dispute about a daughter. The piece mentions a confrontation at a residence, subsequent pursuit, and a man being wounded. public sentiment reportedly leans against the shooter. Additional items include fire losses in Ste Maria and political commentary on Mexican territory.
A garbled 19th century dispatch reports varied events: Rice crops in Louisiana, Arthur as vice president, Britain asserting a protectorate claim in Elles islands, a fire destroying Sein in Hungary, Logan C. Murray leading the National Bankers Association, anti Jewish violence in Kiev and property losses, Rostin assassins valuing property at 8710500009, taxes stated at 814.70 per 100, and dozens of hospital cases in Belfact Ireland. It mentions railway and labor unrest, political shifts, trials in Brussels, Italian and Turkish tensions, and speculative notes on silver coinage and U.S. revenue. The fragmentary text mixes names, places, and dates with uncertain figures and errors.
Kansas City markets report grain and live stock prices with figures for wheat, corn, rye, and hogs, followed by telegraphed quotes from St Louis, Chicago, and New York. The column discusses an age pattern among statesmen, noting prominent figures entering national prominence in their 50s or earlier and citing several examples with ages and positions.
A violent plot against the attorney general is exposed with arrests and a large powder explosion at Tufts residence. Governor Martin offers a reward for the perpetrators as shockwaves stir Atchison and city officials. Survivors of Wilson's Creek hold a reunion with military honors in Leavenworth and nearby towns.
Glen Elder touts stone construction while Wa-Keevey eyes water works for 008 and Jierinn hosts a 42-member baseball club. Central Branch to build stock yards at Bloomington. caster bean crop heavy in Neosho County. Smith County Institute opens with 75 teachers. Longton reports hydrophobia death. mastodon bones found near Wathens. Harvey County’s Robert Rogers shells 23000 bushels of corn. White Cloud’s Brad Anderson teaches a girl to swim. Osage County blight hits Wood. H. P. Over turf’s residence attacked by enraged bull. Mrs. Routesay killed. Church improvements at Lenterworth. Keer found dead. Tyler’s fatal act with revolver. Pride of the North corn matured in Chase County. Wesleyan University opens with 150 attendees. Petroleum excitement in Butler County. Montezuma well emits flame. Phillips County tax under one cent per dollar. Northwestern towns linked by new telephone. Fort Elliott supplies diverted from New Kiowa. Gop Bull monument fund seeks 1000. Louie Lord leases Meade County stock ranch.
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