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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1888

Page

2

Northwestern Rate War Drags On Amid Stark Market Debate

A chaotic dispatch reports lingering Western rail rate battles and market anxiety as farmers in Tennessee Kentucky and Missouri face volatile prices. It cites Northwestern operators clashing with Chicago lines over freight tariffs while New York and Pennsylvania hubs shift to new rates, highlighting tensions across multiple states and the broader effect on agriculture and transport.

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Civil service reform proposals tighten federal appointments

The document outlines sweeping civil service changes including four part system files and nine general rules affecting departmental files customs and postal rates. It details exam procedures promotions transfers and age limits, and notes presidential consideration and commission approval with emphasis on eliminating political influence and ensuring fitness for federal positions.

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Fragmented Depiction of a Turbulent Western Election Era

The text presents a garbled mosaic of names, places, and events, including references to Minnesota Republicans, a state league convention, and scattered mentions of individuals like Mr 18 Bacon. It hints at party organization, platform discussions, and electoral maneuvering amid a noisy, unclear tapestry of unrelated fragments.

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Trial notes reveal jury deliberations in Ro Hopkus case

Fragmentary OCR shows jurors debating the case of Beng Ro Hopkus with the court clerk and executive inquiry noted. Names and precise actions are unclear in the text.

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Trade shows steady progress with New York notes

R G Dun & Co reports a quiet yet steady week in interior and eastern markets. Money remains easy, stock sales slump in January, and foreign capital shifts from securities to mortgages. A sharp riot in Shenandoah involves Polish laborers clashing with police amid strikes and arrests.

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Ron Tr Murdock Progress Amid Illness and Travel

The Ratians editor Ron Tr Murdock, recently struck by illness, was brought from Philadelphia where he has spent months under a cousin’s care. His sight returns gradually after injury, with partial restoration of vision. He plans to return to Philadelphia for further treatment within days and a hopeful recovery timeline follows.

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Telegraph Linemen and Their Hard Working Life

An article outlines the demanding duties of telegraph and telephone linemen, detailing their training from groundman to expert climber. It notes harsh conditions in winter, long hours, and dangerous weather as wires bend and storms strike, with crews coordinating to restore service.

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