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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1888

Page

2

Maxwell to Hang as Governor Refuses Stay

Maxwell faces execution after Governor Moorehouse denies a further reprieve. Attorneys press appeals but Maxwell accepts his fate, bidding farewell to his mother and sister as final preparations proceed. The case. amid speculation, observers report Maxwell's resolve and the governor's stance remains unchanged.

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Accidental gunfire fatality near Walton Iowa

George Dykerhoff died after accidentally firing a shotgun while riding in a road cart near Walton eight miles east of Newton. He held the gun when the horse started, causing the hammer to strike the cart side and kill him.

George Dykerhoff Walton Newton

Harlan Decides What Constitutes a Legal Ducoy Letter

An 1870s U.S. postal case reviewed by Mr Justice Harlan in Baltimore discusses legality of decoy letters and the intent to convey by mail. The decision weighs post office practice, inspector actions, and the meaning of conveying a letter under the statute, with Maxwell as a related matter and government considerations.

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Terrible Accident in Murray Car Train Crash

An incident in Murray involved a train and five loaded cars derailing and striking a bow, leaving several injured. Reports describe shock and injuries, with authorities attempting to stabilize the severely injured and manage ongoing medical care.

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Funeral of General Sheridan Remains Enter Washington Route

Report covers the funeral train from Hartford to Harlem and Jersey City, the transfer to the ship Maryland, and the arrival at Baltimore for the procession to Washington. General Schofield and staff lead a guard of honor, with Miss Rucker and Mrs. Sheridan, as the caisson and artillery escort proceed toward St Matthew's Church. The service features heavy black drapery, crepe, a memorial altar, and a somber yet solemn ceremonial procession with official attendees and military honors.

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Disappointed Watchers Await Blairs Arrival at New York

A garbled dispatch from a New York agency describes awaiting James G. Blaine aboard the steamer City of New York. The scene covers admiring knights and spectators at the pier, with bets on Blaine's appearance and a note on the ship’s name and events near South Street and the Narrows.

City of New York visit shapes New York parade reception

A fragmented report describes the steamer Sloan and Sinn steamer’s arrival off Coney Island then a large New York parade honoring Mr Blaine with crowds along Fifth Avenue. Levi P Morton and other dignitaries led a formal review at Madison Square, while Blaine’s absence did not dampen Republican enthusiasm. The procession included numerous politicians and officials as it moved through Twenty third Street before dispersing.

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Secret meeting on Burlington strike discussed by engineers

A St Louis conference of Locomotive Engineers discussed the Burlington strike. Leaders denied a plan to unite engineers with other rail unions and stated no compromise was yet offered. They condemned Pinkerton tactics and affirmed the strike remains unresolved after eight years of conflict.

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