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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1889
Page
4
The text quotes various figures and issues including Judge Brewer’s Supreme Court confirmation, Kansas congressional apportionment, influenza notes, and accusations about resubmission reforms. It attributes opinions to Salina Republican and Leavenworth Times, commenting on political fault lines and district plans with scattered references to Oklahoma and Cr ain trial figures. The piece mixes critique, speculation, and partisan jabber.
A historical overview explains influenza as an epidemic catarrh with sudden onset, fever, chills, headache, and respiratory symptoms. It notes mortality around two percent in widespread outbreaks and outlines past waves in Europe and Asia, plus theories on causation and transmission.
Hon Cy Leland Jr of Troy Kansas is chosen to be collector of internal revenue for the district of Kansas succeeding Nelson F Acers. A longtime Republican leader and national committee member, Leland has influenced Kansas politics for over 25 years and will assume the post amid questions about balancing private business with public duties.
A garbled report shows whisky interests opposing a confirmation tied to Katina and a brewers’ issue. State leaders push a resolution amid debate on a commercial article, with Senator Lasher opposing the nomination process. Reeves appears mentioned in a political clash over confirmation and a United States judge.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at conflict within cattle industry and rising tensions at a market or rally. Mentions of leaders, plans, and opposition figures emerge amid unclear context, suggesting a controversial debate over cattle raising practices and policy direction.
A long fragment discusses property laws and tax matters in Oklahoma, referencing Inez Momdar, Senator Ingalls, and university policy. It mentions proposed bills, court actions, and public hearings centered on land, taxes, and governance with names like Purcell, Beattie, and Bacau appearing amid debate on reform.
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