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Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1887

Page

2

Turbulent 19th Century Dispatches Range Wide Topics

A chaotic collage notes political maneuvers in the Judicial District Con describing candidate positions and party recommendations. It also touches on government spending, a Colorado tunnel project west of Denver, a Topeka anarchist leader, Garden City horse racing records, a balloon drop promise, a presidential visit, Ute war-path rumors, wine production at Hot Springs, Kansas sewer disputes, Oklahoma Boomers, Gentile Springs activity, Maxwell murder case, Cleveland and St Louis recognitions, Halifax naval moves, and strain on U.S. naval power amid a 1818 treaty.

Roocky Mountains Denver California Mark Twain Topeka Mark Garden City Colorado Rusm Hot Springs

Kentucky Bourbon Democrats face reform and debt crisis

A lengthy critique describes Kentucky politics under Bourbon Democrats, citing a 50 percent Democratic loss to Cleveland and long entanglements with ex Confederates, fiscal deficits, and rising taxes. It argues reform is needed, warns of Republican takeover, and condemns political discrimination against veterans.

Watterson Kentucky Cleveland Alf Twck Alfaira Watterson and Company

Alaskan voyage to Alaska and Yellowstone trip noted

Tacoma writer H G Smyth recounts a month away from Wichita visiting Tacoma and Alaska by steamer Olympian life in a coal and lumber hub with vast mills and wildlife. He describes a Yellowstone tour with geysers lakes and rapid scenery while noting Wichita ties and local boosters awaiting future railway links.

Tacoma Washington Territory H. G. Smyth Wichita Alaska Olympian Cailing California Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Yellowstone Lake Mark Mimiock Fle Bevte Tams Steven

Gainesville Boom Amid Rail Plans and Growth

Real estate notes from Gainesville praise homegrown capital fueling a building surge. Plans include 35 brick business houses, a cotton compress, an iron foundry, and an elevator, with rail expansions by Santa Fe and connections to Dallas. Immigration and factories boost housing demand as crop prospects rise and demand for a paper and opera house grows.

KR. Wise C. Sluss C. H. Wood Vieiting Wichita Topeka Kanas Elf Gainerville Santa Fe Galneaville Hearletta & Western Sant Fe Dallas Ganesville Texa Gainesville

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