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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1887

Page

2

House Adjourns and Rail Land Grants in Play

The house votes to adjourn until Thursday after a minor bicker over a long recess. A long column covers decisions on railroad land grants and related public land restorations, with references to Texas fence cutting cases, and remarks on treasury medals and Indian Territory disputes.

Congress Secretary of the Interior House Texas Indian Territory Mansfield United States Army Bel River Tsiv United States Spain Secretary of the Treasury Henry H Everett Herme Perwis

Death at Louisville Hotel A Stranger Die by Own Action

A Kentucky man identified as TA Buschbaum registered in Louisville last Thursday and died last night at a hotel. Arsenic, a revolver, and chloroform were found. a porter's discovery revealed the body and a later coroner's inquest was planned.

Louisvinlle Inui Buser Hotel TA. Buschbaum Tamis Sonothing I. Louis Rafer Tle Porter Witnels I. Deitick Louisville Derry Avist Svas Kivney Indication Ediberster Friends of the Decies Wyleck Taottis Hint Serven Chivas Ako Maresick Chlaratoru

Complicated Meeting Delays Action on New Rates

A committee led by Vice President Smith met at dawn to plan safeguards against low rate changes set to take effect next Tuesday. The group, aided by officials including McNulta of Wolisl, failed to locate the missing McNulta and adjourned with no firm decision, while warnings of a potential rate war circulated amid public interest.

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Over the Ocean England and War Thoughts Reported

Fragmented dispatches from London and St Petersburg describe political unrest, naval strategic concerns, and Allied war readiness. Reports mention cabinet steps, Russia mobilization rhetoric, and Austria Hungary military posture amid rising tensions in Europe.

Night Meeting and Political Tides at Chickering Hall

Report of a Republican Club mass meeting in Chickering Hall New York led by Col. John Arkitson with talks on sea dominion temperance and party strength. Attendees included Roswell G Horr and Gulusha Grow as speakers. debates touched on liquor policy and prohibition.

Republican Club Chickering Hall New York Republicas Joh Arkitson Michigan Republican Party York Frigwoletta Jordan Rayon d'Or Sp Hopyer Kaneon Sewake Sint Nest Munah Lawerne He Morris Geat Lewisvilles W. Mackiy Tt Mack Lexington Patera Powtan Miss Carter FA Tirgalls Kan Ka. Mack

Brown County fence cutting cases moved to Bell County

Belton Missouri December 14 eight indictments against two Brown County residents for fence cutting were moved to Bell County on change of venue after district attorney failed to produce sufficient evidence for conviction. Local uproar followed as citizens protested removal of cases and alleged trial bias. Brown County officials and citizens demanded withdrawal of the charges citing fair trial concerns.

Belton Brown County Jude Frown Knights of the Nippers Texas Ireland Prix Otlers Brownwood Co Randolph District Court Bell County Jndie Randolph Can Brown

Grand jury discharge sparks sharp statewide critique

A county grand jury was discharged amid harsh criticism of its work, with judge Tebwin commending the panel despite the controversy. The proceedings centered on alleged missteps and calls for reform, while officials defended the jury’s conduct and the legal process.

Isotasavocis Bud Tewin Froywell Jia Fee Justine Hihion Hedmaney Eric Apt Teast Travis Wits

Disastrous Explosion At Electric Works Claims Several Lives

A catastrophic blast at the Kiiac Electric Light Company's works in the afternoon caused multiple deaths and injuries. Rescue efforts were hampered by collapsing structures and falling debris as workers and nearby residents rushed to escape. Authorities report numerous fatalities and ongoing investigations into the cause and safety lapses.

H L Shober & Co Offers Dress Shoes in Wichita

H L Shober & Co markets Our Mens Call $3.00 dress shoes described as button lace and congress styles. The retailer touts them as the best made and most stylish option in Wichita for the money.

Congress Wichita Ladies Benevolent Home Nobel

Watches to be given away on the 24th

A call and examination note announces that watches will be given away on the 24th of the month.

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