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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1889

Page

2

All Combined A Conference of the Chiefs Result in a Colossal Organization

A report from Sera Orries Wicurra Kam dated December 5 notes the National Wool Growers Organization completes a protest against Tarist classification and records actual business transacted at the conventions while Macy Farmera criticizes the Henry George doctrine. Weather bulletin follows with temperatures 41 high 29 low and northeast winds, plus forecast notes for Friday and Missouri and Kenere.

National Sera Orries Wicurra Kam Moran Tieremuer Fakp Jouxsox Osserver van Derarrstext WaAsuisatms Missouri Kenere

Consolidation Talks at Knights of Labor Convention

The Farmer’s Alliance and Knights of Labor meeting in St Louis ended with a pledge to seek consolidation. Delegates discussed terms for uniting two groups, with conditions tied to member consent and state support. remarks by Master Workman Powderly and General J T Weaver highlighted unity hopes amid faction concerns.

St Lois Lee Uniom America Weith Powdery Knights of Labors Hvan Touts Farmers and Laborer’ Union Listight Jones Powdrly J.T. Weaver Greeniacker Powderly Lion Ain Thie Henry George Jis Wa Uhv Haarcen Fenith Cluttes Allidnes Farmines Allingoe New York J.B. Does Tr. Giswall Walaa

National Growers Union elects officers amid industry debate

The National Growers Association convened to elect officers including Delaney president Han and Ate vice presidents from Michigan and Vermont. Officials from New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin attended as the group prepared a formal address to the White House. The meeting discussed wartime supply and classification reforms impacting the wool and textile sectors, with plans for further investigations and a 1968 convention.

Han JF. Ate Michigeam M Bel Vieguta Treasdeers Seres H. Wallen Miwsuiar Wreresarts Cowettt New Yick Vatary Mheell Vernmont W. T. Diack Tokare Tabu MeTkugetl Penusy Vaida ReGeiaina Lin Codere Aiualson Texas Trent MELAS

Expedition letters from Africa detail Lake Albert survey notes

A lengthy letter from Stanley to Grant describes explorations around Lake Albert in central Africa. It records ship, lake, and surrounding terrain measurements, magnetic bearings, and conjectures on lake connections to the Nile or Congo. The writer lists places, people, and era dates while noting Baker’s errors and promising further observations.

Loxvos Dec. S Stanley Africa Vinwaers Barospy Ituria River Central Afric Grant Lake Albert Unoro Bec Abdervangi Hite Nouthinst Albert Baker Tabteds Edegree Mbaicovia Werrace Lear Vacovia Winker Varovia Ula Vacovie Magungo Naker Stairs Mountesey Jephesot Surgeon Parke Rubin Pasha Captus Carat Clook Vaedvia Kavadie Cuyasipane Hip Iymor Lane amoNt Israe Curion Nile Congo Mount Gurdon Lowa Arun Aronia Tle Mercree Arawini

Attorney General Reports Election Frauds and Prosecutions

The annual attorney general Miller report details 22 587 civil suits and 14 555 criminal prosecutions terminated, with 450 civil and 7 812 criminal cases pending. He urges a US penitentiary and reformary and a prison bureau to centralize statistics, notes numerous federal election violations, and says prosecutors are pursuing offenders with some convictions and guilty pleas. He cites intimidation of marshals, threats, and assassination attempts, stressing that lawlessness cannot be tolerated and funds for witnesses may be insufficient next year.

Miller United States Penitentiary United States Reformatory Department of Justice United States Sai ‘Vergy Lam Coxen Thes Department Tiscostry Oklahoma Arkansas Paris Tex Congress Tunis

Peculiar Power of a Baltimore Youth Astonishes Scientists

A Baltimore Maryland child named Ballyinone, aged one, exhibits a mysterious power lifting heavy objects with fingers. Doctors at Maryland College of Pharmacy study the phenomenon as the boy’s grip raises weights from a glass tube, though dampness weakens the ability. Professor William Mime leads the scientific observation.

Ballyinone Losis Phillip Hamburger Abia Willian Mime Marylasil College of Pharmacy Dinjitays Lip

Davis Dead in New Ontcass Lost Cause Leader Dies

In New Ontcass Louisiana on Friday a vice leader of the Lost Cause faction named Davis Teffer died in the city at 12:45 this morning. The report notes the death occurred in the early hours and records the individual as a key figure in the group.

New Ontcass Tefferson Davis Causa

World Fair Bill Aims at 400th American Anniversary

Sen Ingalls introduces a bill to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America. A bipartisan commission would select a 300 acre site in Washington for international pavilions with national styles of architecture and funding for land, construction, and incidental expenses.

Watersutex Ingalls America Senate District of Columbia Provident Italy Spain Commission Washington Otter ‘Wise Jess Linn United States Hints Tresioy Apli Samoa Spooner Supervisora

Western matters at the capital amid land appeal ruling

The Interior secretary affirmed a general land office decision voiding Henry Durrudt and Joseph Parker land contest. The Parker quarter section in Kansas is listed with numerous names and towns, including Lewis, Coyville, Larned, Mackenille, and Harvey. The document notes an original grant and related claims, with multiple named individuals in various communities.

Dee Interor General Land Office Henry Durradt Joseph Parker Parkers Quarter Jane Disteies Kansas Panslotis Artur Oroffe Mouse Hoye James P. Byaith Pipe Creek Heedear Benjemin McFarland Larned Andrew J. Hazelton Mackenille Harhart Hubert Hammell Helle Plaine

Murderer Carlton Hanged in New York Case

An account describes the execution of Carlton by hanging after a fatal robbery and shooting at a coster tavern. Police witnesses stated the crime was brutal and cowardly, with Carlton claiming self defense. The incident began when Carlton and companions entered the dwelling and demanded the waiter, leading to a fatal confrontation and Carlton’s ultimate death at the hands of law enforcement.

Carlton New York Noruieg Joe Atkson Nota James Bireweat Altaehet Geari Bourke Ploc Tee Anges Hoesseler Boy Carlsen Cuowe Barnes Carlson Abe Caritas Sheming

Terrible riot among Negroes reported in Ratewen county

A violent incident broke out Monday in Ratewen county North Carolina when a crowd of intoxicated men attacked others with improvised weapons in Barnbertos state night. Several were injured and killed including Kenbre and Satiae. Police and bystanders intervened but the unrest left many injured and the area in shock.

Crus C. Dee Terribie Tregedy Jace Ratewen North Carvilla Bambertos Teres Iu Ptegrens Aba Patel Basves Amd Wwe Clearnaway Ibwrms

Monongahela House Fire in Pittsburg Destruction No Fatalities

Historic hotel at Pittsburg burned down destroying a seven story block long building known as The Monongahela House. Firefighters reached the roof from the rear and a rope was used to descend to ground level. An unknown man climbed the rope to rescue someone on the fourth floor. About 200 guests escaped with no fatalities reported. The blaze started around 11:40 am, quickly consuming the upper floors and spreading to adjacent areas. The building owner agents were Charles J. Clark Florence C. Miller and the Crossan heirs. Loss estimated near 100000 with insurance of 7240 on stock and 100000 on the building.

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Equine Disease Epidemic Spreads Across Brown County Area

An outbreak of an equine disease has broken out across Brown and nearby counties, with state veterinarians noting a general spread. Affected horses display severe tongue swelling, difficulty in eating, and reluctance to move, with some requiring care as the illness progresses.

Gotten Cotton Trade and Disappearance Report

Mixed notice briefs report cotton exchange data from September through November with regional receipts and prices, listing states and weights. A separate item details a mysterious disappearance near Yellville involving a family and a suspected murder or robbery case.

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Narrow escape on Bari nt ten Mis sentri railway

A chaotic late day railway incident near the Bari nten Mis sentri line caused a derailment. Several passengers were injured as a heritage baggage car toppled. Emergency teams responded quickly to extract those trapped and support treatment.

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Unclear text fragment reporting on a Leyte cyclone impact

Fragmentary OCR mentions Leyte and a cyclone affecting jobs and calls, with few readable names and places. Details are obscured. core facts cannot be confirmed from the legible material.

The Tip the Fon and the Biephans

Fragmented dialogue describes Fiz and Capbas interacting with a Biephant in an odd scene. Chen questions the activity while the Bly and others react with confusion as a chase and garbled phrases unfold.

Capbas Staaten Samules Chen

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