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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1887

Page

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Wool Growers Advised to Fight Tariffs and Duties

A fragmented 19th century style notice urges sheep farmers to oppose protective duties on wool and advocate reductions. It alleges the president seeks abolition of duties, harming domestic wool production and risking job losses, urging organized action to defend American industries.

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TO BE A MISSIONARY BISHOP IN CHINA OR AMERICA

Fragmented account covers religious leadership changes and planned consecration of a missionary bishop. Mentions Aldel Leonard pastor, Trinity, and a commission to arrange consecration. Also references Chinese immigrants, a Pacific steamship route, and related transit details amid unclear context.

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Clever Scoundrel Devours Church Funds Beloved Widow Target

A detailed account of a con man who manipulated a widow through deception and threat, pledging church funds and promising protection while extracting money and property. He lured the victim to visit her home and to transfer assets, then vanished with the Parker estate and other valuables after exploiting trust and fear.

The Veents GIT and the Papal Audience

Fragmented OCR reports a ceremony involving President Devolanes and the pope, with a partial account of a United States constitution copy, a papal reception, and references to American figures and events. It mentions renditions of speeches and cautions about reception and symbolism. The page also notes The Overland Flyer travel details and a Sankey tour to America with planned performances and itineraries.

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Wrecked General Siegel tale and Midway Island voyage

The account covers survivors of the General Siegel wreck on a voyage to Midway Island. It details the ship's disappearance in a gale, the survivors' refuge on the island, attempted mutinous acts, and subsequent perilous journeys including their rescue and harsh treatment aboard. Names include Captains Abenteon and Astolph, and sailors like Peter Brown and Charles Cletitia. The report also notes further maritime peril and related overseas dispatches amid a dense, turbulent ocean saga.

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Miserly Widow's Hidden Wealth Unearthed in New York

The few surviving Millett relatives inherit news that Mrs. Millett left about 50,000 dollars in securities veiled by years of eccentric solitude in Lowell street. Her late husband Dr. Millett died years earlier of a choking illness, and she lived as a hermit amid chilly winters, denying intere in neighbors. A nephew and others search for will and property within her home, with reports that no will was found and money may be distributed to distant kin and heirs as inquiries continue.

Lewirx Dr. Millett Varios Nooks Connervoer Dr .Millers Steamai Abe Millett Fercie Lowell Street Miller Weber Jerris Nursery Henke New York Historical Genealogical Society Huguenot Society Wien Abe Yomane Americas Telivision Ieyther Wendell Mine Nuline Ametstant Charles A Forlew Loui Cotter Deni Muerreing Eva Uying Ten Hailes Gill Sunil

Fragmented OCR tale hints at legal public sale and names

The readable segments indicate a public sale notice with references to Als events and individuals including Fremont in California. It mentions dates such as December and a sale action overseen by local officials, with names like Le and Sten Joka appearing in the fragmented text.

Fremont California

GOING TO WORK AS TRAIN MOVE PROMPTLY DESPITE STRIKES

Reports from the Northwest describe an unprecedented number of miles of rail moved in a single year with trains crossing the region while striking workers interfere minimally. Freight movements and ongoing disruptions are noted, including three trains halted near Reading and debates over duty and labor actions.

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