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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1889

Page

4

Kansas and national politics clash over prohibition and presidential odds

A sprawling column mix discusses Prohibition in Kansas, political figures like Marsh Murdock and Harrison Kelley, and national implications as New York and Indiana loom in the next election. It chronicles factional debates, public sentiment, and historical references from Lawrence to Topeka.

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Paving Contracts Spark Controversy and Browning Death Rumors

Judge Guthrie invalidates a Topeka paving contract amid evidence of council favoritism. The piece laments officials selling influence, recalls Robert Browning’s death, and foresees literary retirements as English writers fade. It closes recalling a Wichita Eagle quip on silver and a note from the Tray Chart column.

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Rumor on Ingalls Reelection and Kansas Politics

A Kansas political note discusses Senator Ingalls possibly seeking reelection and the party mood. While some doubt his return, others credit his national reputation and leadership within the Republican faction. Personal-finance concerns and the desire to return to law practice influence his decision.

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Farmers Meeting Urged For Southwestern Kansas

The Fort Scott News reports farmers of southwestern Kansas plan a Wichita meeting on the 17th 18th and 19th of the month to discuss mutual protection for agricultural interests. It urges local associations to unite locally and send delegates to promote understanding among diverse local groups and to strengthen collective action.

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Kansas Notes From a Turbulent Eye Opened Wide

The column strings together clippings on political shibboleths, Kansas census notes, bridge projects, school statistics, and a vivid roundup of local curiosities. It mentions Pratt county farm conditions, Burns merchants support for resubmission, a Topeka gold claim, and Oklahoma City canal activity.

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Farmland Meeting in Wichita Amid Uncertain Proposals

The Southwest Kansas farmers plan a Wichita gathering on the 17th 14th and 1th of the month to discuss policy shifts including crops and a selective economic debate. The text includes disjointed references to historic figures Lincoln Grant and a long letter to General Grant, with unrelated digressions about governance and economy.

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Fragmented Notice Reflects Reading Errors and Jumbled Text

The readable fragments hint at an official notice or public alert with names and phrases garbled by OCR. It mentions Sew Preteoan and various stray terms, showing uncertain entities, places, and dates. The intended content remains unclear due to pervasive transcription errors.

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