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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1888
Page
2
Weather bulletin notes unseasonal warmth and clear skies with light winds in the region. Observations list highest and lowest temperatures, humidity, and barometric details, with forecasts for calmer conditions in the coming days.
Documents discuss Samoa affairs with Berlin and Washington, noting German indifference to a Samoan king, urging Samoan officials to cooperate with U S for peaceful conduct, and describing attempts to avoid misunderstandings as Sewall reports on Nov 2. The exchange aims to prevent friction in Apia and ensure quiet co operation.
Senator Sherman roots commentary in a defense of voting rights and emancipation, urging protection of freedmen's citizenship in southern states. He calls for uniform election laws and cautions against federal overreach while stressing moral reform and unity for the American people.
Wasingsos Dec 21 Governor Moonlight Wyoming submitted a supplemental report to the interior secretary. He argues prior estimates were too high and bases his estimate on November delegate votes totaling about 15,900. He sets the territory’s population near 55,504, asserting the adjusted figure reflects voting data.
A large fire swept the Strobel & Co factory at the southeast corner of Aint and Cungl streets in Los Angeles, causing total loss with damage estimated around 15,000. Firemen battled the blaze as the building collapsed and backed bystanders reported injuries. The blaze also affected nearby structures and prompted a large emergency response.
The report describes legislative committee actions on a Nicaragua canal bill with amendments about ownership and citizenship, plus remarks on the potential cost and risks of foreign war. It also lists numerous church services and holiday events across Emporia era congregations and public notices.
A circulating tale in The Tribune claims General Morrison accepted an invitation to visit Stephen B. Elkins at No 46 West Pitty-eighth Street. Friends of Rus sell Harrison spread the rumor saying the president elect’s son arranged the invitation while in Philadelphia. Elkins denied any Harrison visit is planned for the near future. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertises a cure for rheumatism by neutralizing blood acidity.
The report alleges serious charges against W. Rood Tasers, United States consul at Tangiers, with claims of imprisonment over a bribe dispute and extortion attempts. Moses Benasuli arrives in New York to press charges while Tasers accuses others. the piece notes consul duty and protection of merchants during travels in Morocco.
The January issue of Tradesman will publish tables showing total assessments for real estate, personal property, railroads, and other categories. The report lists state tax increases, with Arkansas, Virginia, and Mississippi among examples, noting varying percentage rises and per centage figures across the southern states.
A messy report fragment outlines a civil suit involving Jobe Lecke Cinelian Senbeipaki and Alfred Davenpntt against multiple rail and trust entities. The text mentions a contested read of asset payments and interest, with unclear totals and parties.
Delegates and political supporters arrived from Minnesota and New York to meet General Harrison and Senator Saunders. Dr TH Gallinger led a Chicago contention delegation and was warmly welcomed. Speakers included Colonel Voddyr and Mr Carter Harris, with relatives of the president-elect attending. callers expressed support for Mr Platt and the Republican slate while the visit stirred campaign chatter.
A disrupted report details a murder case in which a man and his wife were found dead, with investigators pursuing a suspect. Authorities describe the scene as a fatal domestic incident, with ongoing efforts to locate the killer and determine motive amid a confused, heavily garbled transcript.
The note touts silk items and silver bands at reduced prices, inviting readers to call for demonstrations and promising the biggest bargains ever seen on those wares.
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