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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1888

Page

4

MURDER AND PUBLIC POLICY IN A CURIOUS PAGE

A collage of 19th century notes covers murder accusations, railroads entanglements, prohibition debates, and political currents. It cites Judge Cooley on pooling, mentions Harrison era politics, and recounts crime, banking, and federal reforms amid a Wichita dispatch and Philadelphia liquor trends.

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Railway accident record summaries state totals and causes

The state railway commission tabulated accidents for the year with summary tallies by cause and outcome. Fifteen fatalities occurred amid poor caution and track dangers while two hundred eleven injuries and many more near misses highlighted the need for stricter safety and enforcement.

Outrages Nuisance and Legend in Historic Tales

A fragment from a period page presents a blend of narratives about land disputes involving the Cherokee Indians and a description of a tale of a king and a carved child. It shifts to commentary on Kansas state finances and ends with social notes on Mrs. Cleveland and dress reform, describing her simple velvet attire and social engagements.

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Kansas News Highlights From Medicine Lodge and Vicinity

A jumble of local items reports Jamestown mothers over a year old, a big Christmas wolf hunt near Medicine Lodge, and a Masonic Lodge installation and ball. Cowboys and revival attendees in Tal Morton County, horse shipments to Boston, and wartime era talk. Reports mention Arlington finds, a Neosho Falls theft, and Hugh Harper’s shooting incident near Ness City. The Topeka Journal notes Humphrey’s political stance and winter prep, and Saline’s conversation club. Pottery works at Abilene foretell production, and veterinary advice urges thorough corn checks before feeding.

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Rugs on sale at special low prices for Smyrna pieces

The White offers rugs with low prices including Smyrna pieces and moquette rigs. Prices listed as 86c 108c 187c 148c 1822 195c and values 100c 125c 178c 200c 225c 260c with discounts from 25 to 50 percent and a moquette rug set at 895c valued at 600c.

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Fortiers Turcoman Portiers Sale Opens Monday

Portiers Chenille and novelties offered at bargain prices with a large display of hassocks lace curtains Nottingham fabrics and curtain poles. Sale begins Monday December 17. Readily available are diverse fabrics under a Holiday sea promotion with new shipments in stock.

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State Auditor backs annual real estate debt reports

McCarthy favors a law mandating yearly returns to his office on county and municipal indebtedness to the state to curb false reports. He warns against a repeat of the Galloway incident and discusses local paper shifts and other varied topics in this fragmentary column.

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Ladies' Department Offers Elegant Handkerchiefs and Scarves

An itemized catalog lists a wide range of ladies fashion goods from handkerchiefs and scarves to napkins, linens, cheneile spreads, and plush accessories. The entry hints at department store offerings and prices, with many product names and fabric mentions.

Unclear OCR fragment hints at midcentury events and horticulture

Fragmentary text references plans, athletic pursuits, and fruit production across British and colonial contexts with scattered proper names and dates. The garbled lines mention Willman, Lem oper cher, Quinton, Lanier, and English and Denouublre pursuits, interleaved with discussions of apples and prosperity.

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