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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1889

Page

5

Lying In State And Memorial Plans For Mr Davis

Hundreds view the remains of Mr Davis in state as official notices confirm his demise to Secretary of War Proctor. Southern soldier groups meet to arrange memorial services, while Mrs Fairfax displays mourning emblems in Washington amid sharp public reaction. Four men burned to death in a New York fire reported in general news. Weather bulletin notes a warm day with dense fog, cloudy afternoon, and shifting winds, including a forecast for rain and cooler later.

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Mourning Across Cities for Jefferson Davis Remains

Reports from multiple states describe public funerary arrangements for Jefferson Davis. Crowds gather in Jefferson City and Montgomery with flags, electric lights, and floral displays while officials announce services led by Confederate Survivors associations. Mourning declarations extend to governors, military units, and civic groups as communities honor the late Confederate leader.

Death of Jefferson Davis Prompts Mourning Across States

A regional tribute recalls Jefferson Davis as ex president and Confederate hero. Savannah and Atlanta reports note draped monuments, proclamations for mourning, and appeals to honor his memory with public ceremonies and private rites. Local chambers urge closing businesses and public displays in his honor.

Jefferson Davis Itcustown Commonwealth Confederate States of America Davie Davies Mia Pame Chamber of Commerce Savansam Savannahia Confederate Veterans’ Association Talay New Orleans Henry R. Jackson Mexica Davis Asso- Saton Mostiwomeny Ala Seay Vollay Jeferson Davin Rassas City Confederate Veterans Association of Independence Mo Jefferson Dells Atlasta Jette Arkansas

Farmers Alliance reorganizes with new name and Washington HQ

The farmers convention adjourned in St Louis and announced a new national farmers alliance and industry union. Kansas and South Dakota join terms, consolidation under secrecy. headquarters set in Washington. A judiciary committee with leaders from Mississippi Arkansas Texas formed. Bun ties Agents association created with C W Macte Wardill and Titian as officers. The piece ends with an odd sales aside and a local promo note for a tonic.

St. Lots Jackson Pla Kansas South Dakota National Farmers Alliance and Industry Union Washington T. CG Bauty Missinsinsingyi Sade McCracken Arkansas Doves Texas Kentucky A. Wilsons New York

FOUR BURNED TO DEATH IN RIVER STEAMSHIP FIRE

Fire broke out near the river end of the national steamship plot No iM Neth ewer shortly before 2 RTL. About twenty five men worked nearby tending cotton when flames spread. four men died and several were badly burned. Names listed include Jobu Whalom and Rochon. The vessel was destroyed and others remain missing as crews fought to contain the blaze. Also included are reports of postmaster appointments in Kansas and a libel case sustained against a Salina newspaper editor.

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Cherokee land sale talks open with written proposal

Tantxovas Oklahoma December meeting opens with United States commissioners hearing a Cherokee offer to sell the strip at 81.25 per acre. The discussion covers authority, potential conditions, and written terms, while unrelated items mention cattle lease sums, a controversial collection, freight rate increases, and Dr Bull's Cough Syrup priced at 25 cents.

Bushyhead Senate Chist Mapes Cattle Company Mayes Ross Dr. Bull

Emin Pasha and explorers toast imperial praise amid travels

Report from Emin Pasha at Bayamoya notes improved condition and uninjured brain. German emperor and Stanley exchange congratulatory cables praising perseverance and loyalty. News covers Westphalia miners strike, Saar coal funds, Rio de Janeiro trade resumption, and Dom Pedro’s Cannes negotiations. Also Iowa cider case verdict on barrel seizure.

New York Emin Pass Major Wissmann Hmio Pasha Bayamoya Dessau Darmstadt Emin Stanley Dirk Stanley Wites Scherber Schwalbe Potsdam Lex Zinim Emperor Willemn Staney Hesse Deer Park Gross Jeran Westphalia Saar Hanburg Rio de Janeiro Premier Pretro Hamburg Cannes Dom Pero Dom Pedro

Fort Worth and Denver Road Consolidation Holds

President Morgan Jones said the Fort Worth and Denver road consolidation with the Union Pacific will be a traffic agreement under Union Pacific management. No stock sale. Jones holds all shares and will see few Texas official changes while Denver sees some. A directors’ meeting on the 10th will decide further changes. Roosevelt denies civil service reform charges and defends examination methods amid editorials and remarks about postal and railway service tests.

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