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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1888
Page
1
A local business announces urgent remodel of its premises near 127 North, after obtaining possession from James Robison and the Fort Scott Railroad Co. Walls will be removed and carpenters and painters are slated to work, prompting a drastic sale of eight thousand dollars worth of new dress goods to prevent loss.
Reports state outlaw McCulley remains at large after rear-guard pursuit by Sheriff Adams and posse. He is said to have a wounded foot, with rumors of sightings near Milas and efforts by constables and a depot police to corner him. Mohler of the state agricultural board is reported paralyzed after a lightning strike. The AU and Labor conventions continue, with multiple nominations and political maneuvering across Kingman and surrounding areas.
Reports describe a violent protest in Abbleville with white and Black clashes, property damage, and multiple arrests. A family massacre is alleged alongside a separate anti riot, while French unrest and a train wreck near Morrel are noted with casualties and investigations underway.
Kentucky's Mr McCreary urges immediate consideration of a Senate restriction bill on Chinese immigration. The session discusses enforcement, treaty implications, and political reactions, with Harrison and Harris figures cited amid debate on labor and migration policy.
Dispatches from Montreal describe a ferocious thunderstorm that swept eastern Ontario and western Quebec. Hundreds of buildings burned or collapsed, crops ruined, and livestock killed. Dozens are reported dead as a river flood and lightning strike multiple communities, including Le Loule de Gonsague Caytrin Lamia Saave and St Hyacinth, with hotels and power lines damaged across the region.
The note discusses capital budget appropriations and possible cuts or delays, urging restraint as session pressure grows. It reports Secretary Fain directing that all government bed purchases since July 1 be applied to sinking fund obligations, with estimated requirements noted and a pledge to meet in joint committee to discuss steps.
The Irish question rises as the queen’s sympathies split opinions in Parliament and public life. The ongoing debate traces loyalties, warnings, and political maneuvers touching ceremonies, governance, and national sentiment amid mounting criticism and partisan responses.
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