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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1887
Page
2
Washington debates reveal discontent over secretary’s handling of subjects as John M. Barclay dies after a long illness. The report covers pension allocations, party maneuvering, and political tensions, including a Democratic conspiracy claim tied to Michigan and Rhode Island delegation seats.
Fragmented report describes a train hold up in Texas territory with robbers attacking the express car. Guns fired, doors blown, and a fierce struggle as workers defend the car and attempt to stop the robbers. Police and guards respond as the assailants flee toward a horse escape.
A chaotic report from Pawnee County details land tax issues and canceled entries in the Demorrati administration era. Two men are reported found frozen as investigations unfold, with officials citing tax disputes and contested titles affecting settler claims and possible relisting of land. The account references county treasurer actions, state involvement, and ongoing legal ambiguity surrounding the property deeds.
Fragmentary OCR notes depict a chaotic sports or civic scene with unclear names and events. The garbled lines mention a winner, a sergeant shot, weight fighting hints, and scattered proper nouns, but contain no coherent narrative or verifiable details.
Reading Pennsylvania December 3 1899 about 2500 Reading Railway workers in various shops held meetings but rejected a strike. General Manager Molec was informed the union plans and the situation may influence future action. Fire and accident reports follow from St Louis and elsewhere with significant losses and injuries.
A crew of the schooner M. C. Moseley faces peril near Stounios ton as Captain Torres fights to save the vessel. A dramatic, wind driven attempt ends with one man saved and others perilously at risk while the Mary G. Collins and a second ship ride heavy seas near Kentonening.
The ad advertises an 80 percent reduction on all heavy overcoats for men youths boys and children with prices reduced by 30 percent from marked figures until stock is cleared. It urges readers to seize the opportunity at the reliable seller and not miss the sacrifice.
A garbled OCR page fragment lists various items including Golden Eagle Clothier ads, a long parade of Civil War era reportage, and scattered notes about railroad deaths, funerals, and theatrical performances. The readable portions mention I Gross proprietor and locations, with numerous disjointed references to events, people, and places. The piece reads as a patchwork of ads, notices, and clippings with minimal coherent narrative.
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