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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1889
Page
2
One of the five accomplices in the outrage weakens and testifies for the state. An unnamed young Mercilltown lawyer provides corroborative testimony as the grand jury investigates. Weather bulletin notes a 51 to 65 degree day with brisk southerly winds shifting to north.
April 2 report from Lartis Rook on the November theft of the Plummerville county allot box. Warren Taylor, Mor Filter’s son, is jailed for interfering with elections and has provided sworn testimony to a federal grand jury. A 22‑man Morriliton party allegedly carried out the theft with five men entering town. The case implicates C C Real and others as investigation continues into the plot and arrests.
Excerpt reports ongoing work of United States grand jury in an election case in Urbe City. Judge Caldwell notes depletion of petit jury requires twenty four more jurors. A long list of suggested witnesses from multiple counties is named. Grand jury returns many indictments and hears testimony on ballot theft and robbery in surrounding counties.
Kansas matters at the capital include changes in fourth class postmasters across multiple counties with resignations and appointments. The report notes presidential postmasters named for Butler Missouri Lexington Nebraska and Pass Christian Mississippi, plus a yellow fever case in Sanford Florida and details from the Armes court martial proceedings.
Reported in April in Virsva and nearby areas, government vows to supply troops to clear cars while strikers offer to end rioting unconditionally. Authorities redeploy drivers who joined disturbances as clashes erupt at a public sign over a band. Many arrested as unrest spreads to Sagat Hey and nearby regions, with key figures including Dr. Morse facing charges. Prince Proposes arrival in Washington aboard New York liner. hosted by St. Herbert in the evening.
Reported fatal clash between Alfred and Martins over a claim on the North Canadian area. The incident sparked by a dispute was later denied, with officials noting no truth to a Gothic-area killing claim. Supplies and tracks activity grow as wagon trains and new goods arrive. Santa Fe routes altered, with Gryouth trains now carrying freight from Arkansas City area amid restless settlement movements.
The report describes chaos at Guthrie as claimants flood the valley awaiting the North Canadian tragedy aftermath. Campers face dwindling water and food while town sites near Guthrie attract thousands of hopeful settlers, with interlopers organizing and staking lands amid legal wrangles and heated rivals.
A Guthrie land rush narrative describes chaos as citizens, soldiers, and officials clash over lot sizes and ground access in Guthrie Oklahoma. Water shortages at the depot spark hustling for drink while deputies resign amid calls to purge early settlers.
A Philadelphia store promotes social drive goods including Indigans hose in colors and pinstripes at 16 cents per pair, silks at 25 and 12 cents, and umbrellas. Australian crepes and children's fabrics are offered at 10 cents, with discounts on silk items claimed to rival $1.50 bargains.
Fragmented text recounts a murder case labeled The Hawks Murder Case with court actions and testimonies. It also mentions a Monster Parade in New York street news, detailing civic and industrial parade preparations, grand marshals, and mayoral involvement. Local observers and officials are named in passing as the piece unfolds through court and public event notes.
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