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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1888

Page

2

Disaster on Milwaukee and St Paul Train Crashes into River

A westbound Milwaukee and St Paul passenger train derailed four miles west of New Hampton Iowa. The bridge failed sending coaches into the Woyrie river amid flood and ice. The engineer and two passengers were drowned. fifteen to twenty more are seriously injured or missing. Rescue efforts ongoing as physicians arrive from Charles City and other towns. Names of some victims and wounded reported. exact toll continues to emerge. Weather notes accompany a weather forecast for the region.

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A Wicked Woman Arrested for Attempted Husband Killing

Mrs. George Johnson of Stafford Springs Connecticut was arrested for shooting her husband while he slept amid reports of long standing domestic troubles. A .22 caliber pistol was found tied to her ankle. she claimed self defense. He was critically wounded and not expected to survive.

Johnson Stafford Springs, Conn Stafford Sprises Conn George Johnson Sherit Fisk Villawers Dedinaon

New York Democrats eye May convention in New York City

An Albany dispatch notes David Bennet Hill appears set to seek the Democratic nomination for New York governor. In other items, Ohio officials take oaths, California Prohibition outlines platform, Mississippi Democrats plan May convention, and a Prentis, Prentice gas oil strike threatens nearby properties amid a large Massachusetts fire.

New York New York City California Mississippi

Civil Service Violations Probe Narrows In On Philadelphia Bid

The Senate investigation resumed in Philadelphia, hearing from Dallas Sanders who alleged federal officials supported a Democratic state committee race. Witnesses named U S Marshals and collectors at Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, plus Navy and Post Office officials, all tied to campaigning. The committee scrutinized printing of political circulars and forged documents, with adjournment after minor testimony.

Philadelimia Senatorial Investigation Committee Dallas Sanders Randall Sanders United States Marshall Dell Harrisburg Democratic State Committee Internal Revenue Bigler Pittsburg Karr Harclay Micris Thetate Committee Hartity Ixiener Witheas Renant Postoffice Hacrity Postoffics H.C. Floyd Harrity Drie Washington Shames Ho Lambert Sewinge Terrerae Huldars JS. Mountjoy T Justainer Rusen A. Barber West Philadelphin Barber Iiterview Examiner Mater Poriailios Ieee France

Mme de Bar hoax ends in ruin for Mrs Seymour in Boston

Reports from Boston reveal Mme de Bar the famed medium induced Mrs C M Seymour to believe she could contact her long lost brother and gain fortune. The ruse drained Seymour’s wealth, left her penniless in Boston, and sparked talk of a sham fortune and family tragedy.

Boston Mass Newport Mme. Dis de Bar New York C. M. Seymour Mme. de Bar Seymour

DESERTED MONUMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AND FIRES

Leavenworth Kan April meeting of the Democratic state central committee draws a large crowd. Reported misfortunes include a village fire aided by wind at Bdyville and a fatality in Dodge City with details unclear. Also noted are Presbyterian lay services in Dodge City and obituaries from New York to Tennessee. Public health fears arise over smallpox as city officials push preventive measures.

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FEMALE STRIKERS AT McCreary Paper Box Plant

Workers at McCreary's Paper Box factory in Joplin Missouri walked out over a pay reduction claimed to have been in effect for three months. The female employees say wage rebates of 40 percent were being kept after boxes were produced, despite complaints to management and rising cardboard prices. The stoppage follows ongoing labor tensions and related factory issues reported from the same date.

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Through Free Reclining Chair Cars to Kansas City Route

An advertisement promotes free reclining chair cars on all trains to Kansas City via St. Louis and the Pacific Coast points. The notice touts the shortest route to St. Louis with mentions of the states California Oregon and Colorado, and references to Pullman service and the destination points.

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Excursion Tickets To San Diez Tos A Francisco and A Litteraa

Fragmentary OCR indicates excursion tickets to San Diez Tos and A Francisco with stopover privileges and monthly fare detail. Unclear full route names and pricing due to garbled text.

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Choice of Routes Returning to Wichita Area Times and Places

fragmented OCR notes list timetable details for travel from Wichita to nearby towns and streets. Mentions Main St, Wichits Kan, archin Sante Peralirenae, various street names, and tentative travel timing references. Contains garbled phrases and uncertain routes without clear events or dates.

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