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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1888

Page

2

War Tale and Weather Notes from December Scene

Four men‑of‑war bombard a defenseless city leaving it badly demolished as insurgent prestige rises. Latest advices from Walestad scene report excitement. mysterious murder noted. Weather bulletins show highs around GS and lows near SAF with northerly winds. forecasts for Missouri and Kansas call for slightly warmer, variable winds.

Walestad Mie Biemingham Alla Ovie Sinxat Orrick Wrentta Kan Qorkiwest Inchon Toussoy Wasimeris D.C Missouri Kansas

News from Haiti warfront reaches port on December morn

Reports from Hayti describe the Saginaw under the Haitian shore bombardment near Cape Haytien and Port-au-Prince. Insurgents attacked, consuls urged evacuation, residents fled with scant possessions as gunfire tore through the town and that bombardment continued into the second day. The city’s poor suffered most while authorities planned to move arms and supplies via mule convoys and river routes. The U S steamer Saginaw remained in harbor as dispatches indicate aid ships and a returning American squadron will be sent to Haiti.

Dee Kelly Saginaw Hayti Jaytien Republic Port Cape Haguen Faginaw Legitime McUntewar Tousseint L'Qaverture Butte Cape Haytien Sity Sxty Paley Morel Fortunite AMA Foussaint T’ouvertum Tau Hite Desiree Tosime Ispraxarplis Myerlson Governor Morehouse Missouri F.S. Hichards Salt Lake Morehouse McDonald McDonald & Butler Quas William Cassius Goodlove Bristain Diet Rice Pudley Kaos Pitty Loyal Legion Wdley Gevera Harrison Harrison Katlay Soutern Birmingham Thomas Seddon Navy Seddon Southeen Gorfellerueys CC Cadle C. H. Rios Jienry Debandeleden David Roberts B Williamson Charles Turner Filvward Phowias J. Tompkins Atlanta Depo HH. F. Pierer Guud Harrisott Aif Eogntial Prince Aln Boone Eecran Tat Elasvat Republicas Tarrison Phi Nouthers Inter Warssun

Story of a fight killed and won Mentatax riot near Wahalak

Readable fragments describe a riot yesterday near Wahalak Kemper county ten miles north of Meritinn. Holly Morton and others attended a party at AnPTItT and departed for Mentata priewaiger Telin. A confrontation arose with a mob, details blurred, with references to a seance and possible lynching plans. The account notes white and brown residents of Wahalak involved, and fears of naming perps if they are captured.

Mentatax Sperialaneia Windia Walia Ida Nhelmisia Trymfoent Feria Ketyer Sonim Nichaluon Cary Cotllajon Rapatchirg Walalsk

Violent White Attack on Maury Farm Suppresses Slaves

A posse of white men attacked a cotton house hideout near Maury's residence. Fire from muskets and shotguns killed Henry Maury and wounded others while defenders hid behind walls. White pursuit continued to a second attack before dawn as locals searched for the enslaved men, with reports of further injuries and fatalities and claims of no legal arrest authority.

Maury Mmeury Fouret Sithavelles William Vaughn Henry Maury J. Maurysda Sulley Seth Cobley Vlaylicht Reinents Wahalak Hiiaod Manby Samira Wisjoining Wabalik Tapist Thetis Simeon Tached Walilal Kanes Alnandy Prudential Kemper Aieining Thor Miss Stern Lopkine Arcinal Arsiz Shuaulak

Regardin Stanley and capture rumors in regional trial notes

Fragmented report alleges discussion of Stanley and a possible enemy capture. It mentions military figures, pension committee, and a prize fight in Michiana with various names and places, suggesting a broad page of disparate items from a wartime era.

Eve Coie Wik Pam Michiana J. Wo Gorter Zoutatk Mion Mritek Lin Trey

Holmes and the White Caps Stir Rockford

Rockford residents and Rev. Holmes confront White Caps threats as alderman Blaisdell plans legal action over alleged letters linking the White Caps to Holmes. The case spurs regional outrage and a tense council meeting amid accusations of intimidation and political maneuvering.

Reeneann Mente Hulmes F. W. Einindell Holmes Shoer Hones Hialsdell Holmes Ting Cnuntey Letyer Wits Holt Erman Davis

Damaged Signal Switch Halts Train Wreck Prevention

A disrupted switch and severed wiring near Ly Tank station sparked a near disaster as a train derailed but was halted by braking. The mishap occurred during a failed sabotage attempt connected to a broader plot, with investigators tracing the fault to the signal apparatus and noting the attackers aimed to trigger a collision.

Esas Davis Pranetien Ly Tank

Fifty Congress Senate Debates Civil Service Reform

Fragmented notes depict a congressional floor discussion on civil service reform and partisan politics. Speakers from multiple states clash over governance, appointments, and the duty to uphold the civil service law amid an ongoing political shift.

Unclear Capitol Items and Department Notes

Fragmented text appears to describe department costs and lease items with numerical figures and names garbled. No coherent events, dates, or identifiable entities beyond generic terms and a few scattered numbers.

Fragmented OCR item on fines and goods prices

A jagged OCR snippet discusses fines, Shelaene lane, and various goods with taxes, prices, and a mention of holiday offers. It hints at sales or penalties but is heavily garbled with missing words and unclear details.

Senate Wastisntyy Bie Morell Wits Ossini Cave Eilere Vacienrer

Holiday Price Blues Sparks Outcry at Local Market

A local market faces backlash as shoppers report steep price hikes during the holiday season. Officials urge calm while vendors defend the increases citing supply costs and inflation. Community groups plan meetings to discuss affordable options and possible price monitoring.

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