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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1887
Page
6
Fragmented OCR reports a fatal domestic crime and suicide involving Mr Johnston and his wife, details of the coroner's investigation and witness accounts, plus related society items and local notices. The narrative covers courtroom implications, community reactions, and ensuing inquiries as Wichita newspapers compile scattered fragments of the event and subsequent public proceedings.
A column notes G Raymond an apple dealer from Chetopa is suspected in the Wichita murder case. He allegedly boarded a Santa Fe train and arrived safely in Winfield the same night. Also mentions a separate accident for Capt Shields’s eight year old daughter Johnnis May re injures. friendship and recovery described. Invitations announce upcoming nuptials for Miss Alterting Bilixaan at 130 North Market Street Wichita Kareem with ceremony December 1.
A mid-century district court session remanded the Flessman case before Reed, with evidence and advisement to follow, while Judge Bar rett discharged a city office purloining charge after circumstantial evidence failed. Beebe and Robert McCaslin faced a claim of loan fraud. Beebe to answer in district court. Also an ad notes trunks and luggage sale with discounts, promising wide stock in a three-story building offering varied trims and sample lines.
An OCR fragment lists holiday stock at a Wichita store with cuff boxes handkerchiefs toilet rolls and various trims. It mentions bargains at Pavilion and other shops, with notes on railroad lines, rates, and upcoming sales and events, including a Christmas season push and local promotions.
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