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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1889
Page
2
A crowd crush caused multiple deaths and injuries with a fire blamed for the disaster at Butler. Two men and a tennis ball were blown by an explosion of nitro glycerine. The casualty list is noted amid scattered weather bulletins and town reports from Sisal Unie Wacmrra Kan and nearby locales.
Telegraph dispatch notes the death of Mr McDonald, manager of the London Times, as police in Toronto monitor hotels and resorts. Shifts in Savannah accuse tong shoremen of a strike halting cotton shipments, while Browning falls ill in Venice with a dangerous throat condition.
A deadly crush at the opera house tonight left about a dozen dead and roughly seventy five injured as 3 to 600 attendees pressed toward the exits. Fire hose had to be used to hold back the crowd while victims were recovered from the stairs and doorway. Names of the deceased and wounded were not fully confirmed, with several identified among the victims including Mel Newfer and George Fischorn of Baltimore.
A nitro glycerin explosion at the Butler Torpedo company's magazine two miles south of Borem, Pa, wrecked most factory buildings. Workers were loading cans when a flame sparked the blast. Several injuries reported, with parts of workers’ bodies found among debris. The incident theory posits a misstep while handling explosive materials. Emergency crews and investigators dispatched to the scene.
Thronging crowds fill the city streets for a grand funeral procession to the city hall park and riverfront. Delegations from southern cities, schools, military, and clergy join a four mile route as bishops and priests lead ceremonies and a large choir performs near the grave.
A large turnout at the Boston convention as President Samuel Gompers opens the gathering in city hall. Governor Ames and Mayor Hart greet delegates before a recess for a city carriage ride and a committee on credentials is appointed. A memorial structure project is also discussed in Philadelphia with a bill proposing funding for a structure in Fairmount Park.
A Topeka dispatch reports a large fraud tied to the American Sugar company of Kansas. Farmers across Lu counties bought bonds to fund sorghum mills and the company allegedly used a mixture of sugar syrup to forge high returns. Authorities exposed irregular bonds at Mendes Center, prompting removal of some bonds. other counties may face similar bonds with no clear legal action yet.
Widespread car famine reported as 70 idle cars sit in Kansas City awaiting shipment east or unloading. Railroads blame overwhelming southwest grain crops and limited capacity, with cars hoarded by lines and crews strained to keep freight moving.
In St Louis and Jefferson City, talks abound over Governor Francis possibly seeking the United States Senate seat. Senator Vest writes from Washington that Republicans aim to capture Missouri’s next legislature and block Democratic ascendancy, stressing personal ambition must bow to party success. Vest recalls assurances that Francis did not seek the Senate and would serve as governor. the letter emphasizes unity to defeat GOP gains.
The article reports Wonderful Sunol, a bay filly, breaking a three year old trotting record with a 2 minute 10 and 4 fifths second mile at New York stables, surpassing rivals like King Asvil. Trainer Bonner congratulates on the purchase and performance, highlighting Sunol’s speed from the start and the crowd’s enthusiastic reaction.
Fragmentary report on a 19th century football season with names like McTainm and Heiva, mentions amateur clubs, and scattered player references. The text is garbled, with numerous misspellings and overlapping phrases making a coherent summary difficult. It appears to discuss a players’ season, team affiliations, and reactions to performances.
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