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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1889
Page
2
The Times exposes Pigott's guilt with admissions that letters from Egan Davitt and Kelley were forged to aid forgeries. Egan testified Pigott paid for leaving Ireland and manipulated the Times coverage. A heated House debate followed detailing election irregularities and Kennedy's charges against Georgia colleagues.
A water supply issue is settled for Lanenat as a well at 18 feet produced a three inch diameter steady spray, assuring unlimited water. The Rock Island Railway previously found water at 50 feet. local cattle movement includes Hardwick selling calves to Sioux Falls buyers. Texas cattlemen plan a refrigerated meat facility on the coast for shipment to Europe. Kilrain refuses public negotiation with Dempsey, seeking private talks or a twelve round purse fight. A Mexican protest concerns irrigation measures affecting Rio Grande water and New Mexico. Rumors report a fatal explosion at Slope Lodge mines in Montana.
Thousands lined the Pennsylvania road tracks as President elect Harrison traveled by rail toward Washington. At Baltimore a crowd gathered while crews and officials arranged the final stage of the journey. At Ninth Street and Maryland Avenue the inaugural committee awaited carriages, then Harrison and party moved to the Arlington hotel for privacy before continuing to the capital.
A sensational North Dakota tragedy reports John Haller, a German farmer, killing his wife with a rifle after threats to kill the family. He locks five children inside as he burns the house, granary, and outbuildings, then dies by suicide. Earlier, authorities note prior accusations of arson for insurance.
Fragmented notes report burglaries, a large finned burglary suspect, and a murder claim. References to a ballot box theft, rewards, and a police find a suspect list, with mentions of districts, dates, and a congress leadership context.
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