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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1889

Page

2

Law Invoked Against Alton Railway Over Kansas to Chicago Shipments

A complaint invokes legal action against the Alton Railway, alleging grave misconduct in shipments from Kansas to Chicago. The move seeks disintoxication of stock and recognition of miswar, with the Railway Association assisting the road to the Interstate Commerce Commission. President Harrison's trip noted amid general news. Weather bulletin reports Missouri and Kansas conditions with showers and cooler trends forecast.

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Alton in Court Over Interstate Railway Complaints

The Chicago Alton Railway faces a petition alleging participation in a consortium with lines including Chicago Burlington Quincy Chicago Rock Island and Missouri Pacific to coordinate transport from Kansas City to Chicago and beyond. The suit accuses price fixing loaded livestock shipments and cross state freight practices intending to restrain trade and favor allied carriers.

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Harrison's Talk and Political Visit Amid Crowd

Report describes President Harris addressing a large crowd amid a busy political event. Figures including Vice President Lant, Governor Hracken, and local officials attended at North Merrick and Waterville, with staged greetings, platform signs, and a reception as the president moved through stations.

President Harrison Visits Waterville and Bar Harbor

Crowds packed streets and depots as President Benjamin Harrison arrived in Maine. Officials, including Governor Burleigh and Mayor Mead, greeted him amid cheers, with ceremonies honoring his visit to Waterville and Bar Harbor and a reception at Stanwood.

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FORGED NOTES LEAD TO ARREST IN MINNESOTA CASE

In Minneapolis and Mowat Minnesota authorities pursue Frank Collen over Wyklgnide forgeries. Warrants issued by attorney F. Davin for Me, Hlaledell, reveal Collen’s alleged crime spree. The case centers on forged credit instruments and an arrest stemming from earlier swindles.

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The Black Diamond Case Mystery Unfolds

A fragmentary report outlines a dramatic theft and related legal actions. It mentions a figure named Frank, the Coast Guard, and a seizure of papers, with authorities in Albany and references to August proceedings. The text notes investigations, a contested conclusion, and tensions involving Britain and the United States.

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Telegraph Letters Clash Over Government Rights

Long correspondence from New York's Western Union president Norvin Green to Postmaster General Wanamaker discusses rights of way for telegraph lines. Green rebuts claims that telegraph grants blanket post road access, explains government land use, and notes Florida case limits. He cites Pensacola decision and argues that rights of way require negotiation with owners, not universal occupancy of streets.

New York Norvin Green Western Union Company Wanamaker John Wanamaker Panera Telegraph Company Washington Pensacola Waite Congress Florida Western Union Telegraph Company State Wright of Wy Fortia United States Hieersa Greet

Telegraphic Brevities From A Turbulent Era

A collage of brief items: Harrison in Nantucket nursing a sick sister Mrs Scott Lord. Sheriff Swato of Paulding Ohio faces graft accusations and resigns. A boat capsizes in a bay. Drownings near San Diego. Pearl finds spark Albanys river counties. Jesse James rumored dead. General Dupont dies. Fort Wayne fire destroys Benner books. Sedalia horse race contender arrives. Kerosene fire tragedy in Texas. Burglars captured in Kansas City. Tichenor convalesces, then plans mountain rest. Wellington Kansas citizen dies. New inspector appointed in St Louis. The column blends weathered vignettes, crime notes, society news, and distant curiosity.

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Eastern live stock rates note planned freight cut

Chicago regional rail line announces intent to reduce cattle rates from Kansas City to Chicago by three cents per hundredweight. The move targets shipments in common stock cars owned by the railway, aimed at aligning price with the Kansas City to Chicago segment.

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Fragmented OCR Listing Teases Unclear Local Details

The readable phrases mention police, street actions, and vague events, with garbled names and numbers. References to United States, miles, and a monetary amount appear, but the exact incident, location, and participants remain obscured by OCR issues.

Fragmentary note on unclear economic issue

The readable fragments hint at a discussion of value and quality in a wonky economic context. References to percentages and changes imply shifts in price or proportion, but specifics are unreadable.

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