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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1888
Page
2
In a day filled with weather notes and reports, Congress concentrates on reports and debate. A major push by Republicans supports the Calumet Pacific project while discussing navigation, public works, and corporate measures. The session features lengthy remarks on tariff and interstate commerce with opposition and amendments debated across the chamber.
Atlanta December dispatch quotes Senator Ingalls as arguing southern race questions will remain central for the next generation. He cites white supremacy threats, interracial mixing fears, and calls for cautious reform, warning of social upheaval and violence if policy mismatches persist.
A morning assault freed a prisoner from a jail in Witherill area, wounding the sheriff and injuring bystanders as the escape sparked a wider disturbance. Reports mention an ongoing manhunt, a transfer attempt, and later references to labor strike activity and the American Trotting Association proceedings.
New York reports the sudden death of Alice Ings wife of Roland Reed. Her pet black and tan doll Chic was to be buried with her in Fellows Cemetery Philadelphia. The tale sparked theater and animal-rights debates with officials debating cruelty and kindness.
In New Orleans on December 4 the First National Bank of Shreveport case upheld state taxation on bank share capital even when part of it is invested in non taxable United States and state bonds. The court ruled that exempt status does not apply to bonds when capital is represented by shares. Prosecution notes Huston audits the state campaign accounts and asserts openness in spending, while the Baseball Association meeting in St. Louis gathers reps from several clubs and cities seeking league alignment.
Dec 4 coreuct practices trial looms as U S district attorney seeks all accessible evidence under court guidance. Reported letter from a prominent politician, alleged to have influenced the vote, is before the grand jury.
Rail carriers clash over passenger and freight tariff plans ahead of the December meeting of market officials. Milwaukee and St Paul oppose broker commissions on tickets, urging tariffs stay fixed from counters. Brokers exploit gaps, with scalpers selling at favored rates, signaling widespread rate slashing to Chicago. The dispute widens as lines threaten counter sales and brokers’ commissions.
From Janesville, Lee county, reports say nearly all business houses and dwellings in Caattanggs were destroyed by tim on Friday night. A fatal fight ensued with Daniel and Merry Craig accused of arson. Daniel Craig was killed and his brother died later from wounds.
In Ispraxionis on December 4 young Markar, the Jounlerods anarchist, attempted to starve his employer James Bruce and remains at large. Police have secured the city, and efforts focus on tracking the fugitive. A distraction at the scene involved a keeper warning bystanders about turtles.
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