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Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1888

Page

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Ministers Run Over by Passenger Train Fatalities

Two Pennsylvania ministers were struck and killed by a passenger train near Bushong's furnace. The Rev. Clay Mumma, 35, died instantly. the Rev. John Connard, 40, died later at Reading hospital. Connard had preached his first sermon here yesterday and was to move next week. he leaves a wife and seven children.

Pennsylvania Reaping Clay Jon Mninin John Connard Denver Lancaster County Pennsylvania & Sehuykill Valley Railroad Bushong's Furnace Mumuas Connard Fovelock Reading Reading Road Lebanon Valley Sylvania Mumma

Bargain List from New Store Promises Big Wool Deals

Tomorrow we offer 10 pieces all wool Henrietta cloth 40 inches wide priced 57 1-2. Also 38 inch wool abatrous etc in pink nile gobelin shades at 75c. Pure tin rhada mas priced elsewhere at 7c. All wool spring jacket on linen collars for gents 162-30 per pair with one third saving. Fancy trimments line and penangues 20c per yard. Beaded ornaments and sets offer bargains. 150 N Main.

Legislative railroading sparks swift gas regulation bill

A Baltimore city gas price bill moved rapidly through a tense session, passed the house, and after a dramatic sequence, was signed by Governor Jackson within hours. Operators opposed the measure as it faced unprecedented industry backlash and procedural upheaval. The bill, introduced and enacted in one day, aims to regulate gas prices in the city. The same issue overshadowed other proceedings as the house suspended rules to push the bill forward. Local officials and observers noted the extraordinary speed and party-line reactions.

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Protest Over Tariff Bill Warns of Economic Harm

A strong protest against the Miles tariff bill argues for its defeat. The minority accuses the majority of rushing the measure, excluding input from producers and workers, and warns the bill would devastate wool, steel rails, and manufacturing while risking unemployment and higher prices. The piece cites impacts on farmers, labor, and industry, and contrasts with past protective policy successes.

Strikes Hit Railroads With Wide Disruptions in Chicago

Reports from Chicago April 2 describe growing strike activity by railroad workers. Westbound St Paul passenger trains derailed near Western and Oakley amid strikers advancing wreckage. a police guard aided the injured. At Michigan Central yards, Pinkerton detectives and Burlington officials faced little hostilities while workers at Northwestern routes staged slowdowns. A boycott halted Burlington freight, and 6,000 yard workers were laid off as yard operations ceased across several lines. Management ordered workers to return, warning that strikes could escalate with more layoffs and service suspensions across the region.

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