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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1888
Page
2
A chaotic report from Mossington Kansas details Burr Cofer and G W Bowers entanglement in a courtroom fatality. The piece links talk of lynching to a contested trial outcome and notes a violent eruption surrounding the case with lingering mob sentiments.
A garbled crime scene report describes a Maltese suspect, a Portail alias, and a dead person in a city location. Authorities investigate a shattered floor and broken panes while witnesses and officers move through Fold street and South Station. The fragmentary text hints at an urgent police response and unclear victim details.
Reports from his sick chamber describe a quiet night, reduced delirium and better sleep. Doctors note stability in temperature and pulse, with Mrs Conkling and visitors hopeful as healing progress appears. August Belmont, Col Fred Grant, and Frederick A Conkling visited, while Dr Barker and Dr Harker provided updates on the case.
Reports by Post correspondent state Mr Blaine remained sound and free from major disease after a recent fainting spell attributed to overwork. The physician notes only a past dyspepsia and rheumatic gout, with aphasia later observed as the brain injury surface.
April reports describe a Missouri Pacific wreck at Lamont with a freight car derailed and the front car toppled into a ditch injuring John Kehn fatally while Sam Smith, from the engineering department, was killed. Fire at Wood Reapers Works in Yor Nostowy destroyed the plant and caused extensive losses. Mississippi River near St Paul rising toward danger line with many families evacuating. Accidental shooting near Clin ton, Kansas. Sullivan sails from Liverpool as tensions in Ireland flare with protests and police actions. Kentucky prohibition convention underway in Louisville amid party planning and candidate mentions.
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