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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1889
Page
2
Virginia Republicans unite for gubernatorial candidate Boling while Crawford fights charges of excessive Greek fees. Weather bulletin notes high temperatures, heavy rain, and shifting winds. rainfall total near 0.47 inches. Forecasts call for Missouri and Kansas fair with warm temperatures and light to variable winds.
Norfolk readers report on political maneuvers as General Mahone and other figures are discussed for nomination. The Republican state convention faces uncertainty over governor and lieutenant governor posts, with mentions of Heuvenant-governor fortwy general and folding prize incentives. Delegates gather amid a flurry of activity as North Dakota’s first convention unfolds, and temporary officers are named with formal procedures observed.
Washington reports claim the Crooked Indians compensation terms were set without interference. Ramuel J. Crawford accused officials of pressuring for pay and outlined a complex history with prior agreements and government actions. The piece notes political reaction and mentions Miss Tanner’s potential replacement in a separate relay of edits.
An Aug 2 1890 era report details President Harrison's train arrival in Cincinnati, crowds at the Union Station, and speeches by Governor Harvey and city officials. It covers his remarks on progress, a warm reception, and plans for his stay at Dennison House before continuing to Indiana. Also noted are local civic leaders and a separate item about Andrew McDonald seeking relatives and a lengthy public notices section.
A circulated report claims prominent eastern lawyers may be retained for Cronin suspects including General Butler Senator Grady and ex Judge Curtis. Coughlin, confined, shows distress and asks to see the state attorney, while Woolf sketches threaten scenes of the scaffold as a jail rumor is noted. Northwestern flour output and wheat price shifts accompany the item.
The second day of this summer race meet at Delving Park drew the largest crowd in track history under perfect weather. A standout trot set a new time, beating Kauss's six-year-old record with a mark of 22 seconds for the mile, while Bleetionser' HL McGrregor led other trials. The 240 class trot paid $1, and Leta Howe finished second. Leroy won the two-year-old stake amid lively competition. Also notes on Railway Mail Service rules amending examinations for clerks and reporters of bulk mail, and certification changes for civil service appointments to protect pref erence claimants.
Fragmented notices describe an epidemic scare in Sohns Town Joans tows Pa with arrests and health board concerns. Reports mention a lack of funds to continue sanitary work and calls for state health board intervention amid rising danger of an outbreak.
In Flasklin Pa on August 2 a pacing race drew large crowds as Arctic and Crawson Wilkes raced for a final purse of a thousand dollars. The event, noted for its intensity, produced a winning time around 24 percent and showcased strong pacing with steady interest from spectators across northern Pennsylvania.
Multiple baseball results across Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Indianapolis Kansas City Cincinnati and Boston New York and Baltimore with pitchers listed. Saratoga races report five races with winners and times. Eclipse observation plans and public notices include Tanner speech at Chautauqua and G A R reunion in Syracuse.
A drummer from abroad sought a ten day country trip with a double team at a Bangor livery stable, which refused to hire him on grounds he was a stranger. After a dispute he offered payment for “his tea,” and left. He later demanded his money back, and the stablekeeper pressed for payment for the used team. The drummer refused, arguing ownership of his own property. This curious scene is reported in the Bangor Commercial.
The Globe Democrat notes a volcanic eruption in Costa Rica near San Jose causing loss of life and property. It discusses geography, leadership, and social traits, with vivid descriptions of rail travel, public works, and cultural features amid the disaster coverage.
OCR reveals jumbled text about female detectives, police work, and advertising scams. It references a New York Star piece on detective methods, a Burlington Road ad, and letters warning against fraud. The excerpt blends crime, policing, and sensational society notes with scattered names and locations.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Balhieg and Myktliryish figures, a prize, and a royalty theme. It alludes to a ceremony, a tense crowd, and references to a town, with vague names like Trigbienet and Gory Leecaint. The text remains unreadable in key details.
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