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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1890
Page
4
Daily Eagle reports a hidden Republican faction active in town to repeal the prohibitory law. Amid rumors about Blair’s educational bill, tensions rise as national and local politics collide. Attitudes vary on Mormon and Gentile relations, with broader speculation on upcoming elections and policy shifts.
A reader accuses the Topeka Capital of unfairly blaming Wichita for a sensational dispatch. The letter condemns efforts to push responsibility onto Wichita and argues the Capital knew nothing of the alleged content before publication. The writer urges the paper to withdraw the insinuations and avoid further harm to Wichita.
Amidst calls for diversified farm production and broader markets, critics blame overproduction and limited farm goods for low prices and taxpayer costs. A Senate speech by Treasury Secretary Teller is cited, arguing prosperity hinges on broader industry and money supply, not tariff or trade barriers. Conflicting views emerge over Cherokee Strip livestock pasturage and sub-leaser contracts as government actions threaten current grazing arrangements and prompt clear warnings to operators to seek alternative pastures and markets.
A speculative report claims a midfiest firm endorses planting a rain tree to create lush grass forests and convert soil into marsh, suggesting its leaves shed moisture and could transform dry regions. The text also mentions English policy considering the tree to counter aridity in that country.
Fern the Chicago Testan reports that a sweeping victory in Salt Lake City will cripple the Mormon church as a political force. Government control will be reinforced by the victory, attracting immigration and capital while diminishing church influence and obedience to federal laws.
A fragmented editorial laments tariff reforms and fiscal policy, arguing Republican legislators must defend the protective principle while balancing demands of rural constituents. It warns that failure to adjust tariffs and currency policy could undermine manufacturing and the economy, citing Democratic rigidity and broader national stakes.
A long critique of Henry George's single tax proposal argues it would tax land value rather than labor, replacing all other taxes, shifting public revenue to landowners, reducing government costs, and addressing poverty. It asserts land value reflects neighborhood benefits and would abolish trusts and monopolies while promoting free trade and universal employment. It condemns a fraudulent preacher soliciting funds for church construction.
A miscellaneous Kansan Oklahoma-Nebraska page notes rumors and remarks on figures like Joes and Buffalo, mentions Rice and Shell champions, and surveys mood about editors, schools, and local government. It reports on Earthquake jokes, fire drills, and civic projects in Guthrie, Kingfisher, and Wichita with references to politicians and congestion.
Fragmentary 19th century article discusses U S politics, race, and reform in Kansas and Oklahoma. Mentions Governor Wanamaker, boycotts, fair concerns, and public figures amid debates on immigration and race relations, referencing New York and Washington figures and events.
The OCR text appears garbled with numerous misspellings and nonsensical phrases. It mentions various names like Abe, Crown Prince, and Princess Secret but lacks coherent events, dates, or places to form a clear news item or summary.
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