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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1889

Page

2

The Kansan Sees Blaine Cabinet Headed For Capital

The American MBCA notes Blaine rumored to head the cabinet as a lesson in exits. Weather bulletin records high temperatures near 62, low around 25, light SE and S winds, clear skies, and a forecast of colder conditions in Missouri and Kansas with winds veering northwest.

Blaine Fndinza Capital Sieal Orrick Wioarra Kantan Ta. m Winches Inavson Wap Deanniesr Wasiusers D.C Friis Missouri Kansas

Senator Hiscock Hosts Quiet White House Talks

Senator Hiscock of New York conferred for nearly three hours with President-elect Harrison, then left for the depot. Reporters heard Hiscock say the session was uneventful both politically and personally as cabinet plans loom. Other visitors included Senator Plumb and Moss W. Field as the campaign moves into administration considerations.

Hiscock New York Uhy Matt France Weiter Harrison Harricon Plumb Mareioon Washington Plant Fly Ich Kansas Entieres Vigoronts Congress of Tuallage Hiaine Wtata Lntel Previdentolot Republican Party Dining

Statehood push and New Mexico bid dominate early January debates

A sprawling roundup notes Yankton backing a January 16 delegate convention at Huron to advance South Dakota statehood, New Mexico senators urging congressional action for admission, and bills for irrigation canyon reserves. It also covers McKinley’s speakership talk, a Crawford elocution contest with $50 prizes, and regional political chatter.

Ared Blaine St Paul Pioneer Press Yankton, Dak Statehood Executive Committee Huron South Dakota

Nebraska Legislature Opens With Canvass and Inauguration

The Nebraska Legislature, in January, canvassed returns from November. Official figures show most results available. Gov. Larabee of Iowa arrived in the city with his party for tomorrow’s inauguration. No bills have yet passed to the House. In the Senate the debate focuses on a Pinkerton importation bill restricting bringing into the state of persons or the employment of private agents to aid law enforcement, with penalties including imprisonment or a $100 fine.

Nebraska Tastwax Neb Tony Larabee Iowa Averlich Church Howe Pinkerton Howe

Destruction of Dies and Trial by Fire at the Mint

In PHIADALEMA Pennsylvania on a January day, 800 to 1000 dies were destroyed under Superintendant Fox. The dies were heated to a white heat and crushed by hammers in a dramatic dismantling witnessed by officials in Washington and local executives. The process followed new authority and marked a shift from earlier practices. Meanwhile, in New York the play sale dispute involving Dion Boucicault and Henry Walton caused an abrupt halt in Madison Square, with Walton alleging a prior arrangement. Boucicault disputed payment. In Chicago, the All Americans defeated the Chicago Nine by 14 to 10 in a baseball game.

Phiadalema Jan Fox Dlackenith Washington Oflficiais Boucicault New York Jan A Dion Bouttcanit Madiaon Ratnne Henry Ko Waltom Botcicault Boucinanit Walton Anne Wees Walton Ee

Soldiers' Home meeting draws Western Kansas veterans

One of the largest enthusiastic gatherings of old soldiers in western Kansas met at Lewis post No. 96. Commander in chief William Warner and other national figures attended. The event focused on establishing a state soldiers home and safeguards for honorably discharged veterans. Warner praised western development and urged support for the home plan. Nickerson notes report the Nickerson Salt company produced the city’s first salt, while the Lyons-ald son of Mrs. C. Layman reportedly drowned in a well on New Year’s Day.

Gano Kan Crawford Sentity Criseley Thir Vest A. I. Doughty Arcadia WH. Maas Girard Andrew McCray Walour Lillian Hanener Marie Dail Pittsbury P. J.ington Cora Beecington Gurr Thins, Richey Piasburg Belle Taylor Artadia Home Hickeax Iard Emma Dane Cherokee Preston Hal Isity Martin Spiter Buapoin State Ot Cers Thi Masion Fiies Emma Line Cherokor Society Kouteur City School of Oratory Cora Hrowlingtom Biater University of Baldwin Kay Thos. Hickey Pittsburg Kagets City School Bove Civ Jan. i Kansas Lewis Post No. Ys William Warner J. B. John M. Rewlins Macray Myers Staf Warner Nickerson Kensox Nickerson Salt Company Lyons—ald C. Layman

Hatchet Will Be Buried as Q Strike Nearly Settled

Chicago January 3 accord reached after officials and nine member committee discuss nearly all points. Boston talks delayed briefly for telegrams. Burlington engineers and company officers confer, aim to finalize agreement by morning. Reports say Q grinders will be restored to normal footing and resuming employment follows settlement.

Chicago the Road Committee of Nine Perkins Boston Burlington Stone and Mealy Cavenor Rrom Engineers RK. Cavener Southern Pacifics WC. Hayes Minneapolis St. Louis Pertye Oregon Hallend de Navigation Company Thos Hoiliumake Grand ‘Crankallway Conidae Northwestern Fremen J. F. Dixon Barboo Win A. Mooney St. Joseph Atuclington Company Benaley Tipley Burlington Missouri River Ist Vmeon Spetick Buvingston Presiden Stone Cuvener

Richardson Drug Company Dissolved in St Louis After Fire

The Richardson Drug company, destroyed by a New Year’s Day fire, has dissolved fifty one years after its founding by minister James Richardson. The firm considered resuming but chose to transfer accounts to a rival house and close the business. The Omaha breach will be remedied with anticipated funds to cover outstanding obligations. In other news, S17, Loris, reports McFadden’s discharge by Judge Noonan after an arrest related to a shootout with detectives.

Richardson Drug Company St Louis James Richardson Peach Loris Tooree McFadden Prention Teller Noonan Todeylaw City Appealerase Cody McGrath and Connors Noonan Diecharerd McFadden Bat Slye Prlaci

Political and international notes mix of politics and events

A dense review touches General Boulanger defending republicanism and democratic revision, Gladstone’s telegram on pope arbitration stirs debate, czarist health concerns, and London notes on court cases, theater debuts, and railway matters. Also mentions earthquake shocks in Central America and Boston Lowell rail intrigue.

Train crash and fire devastate settlements across towns

A gravel train derailment near Colon caused a caboose collision injuring six and killing brakeman Frank Matthews. In Havre, a house fire claimed a child and left a mother gravely injured, while a separate blaze destroyed hay and grain stock. Police pursued a suspect in window vandalism as fires blazed in Raleigh and Minneapolis headlines report factory explosions, court actions, and political turmoil surrounding Bismarck.

Battle Mics Cacadian & Stratlrosd Colon Frank Matthews Pester Das Teene Havre Ind William Gerald Alrived Louisvitch Sam Scanlon Scanlon Misneapols San. i John W. Walrath United States Commission For Seth Carolina John Hopkins University John Ashford Raleigh N. C Colonel Ashford Asutord Prince Bismarck Kerl Herbere Bismarck Atriederje

Checkers Championship in New York and England match

The world title match between Barker of Boston and Saikth of Spenymoor draws attention in a 1000 stake contest at 17 games played so far. Barker has won three, Saikth two, with several draws. The event features the restricted game format and the forthcoming final result expected by Tuesday next week.

New Yoas Jan Dela Spennymoor England Barker Boston Saikth Spenymoor Thos Antreany Barker Hoy Statinobe Thikve Lreenty

Dispute Over a Steamer Settled in Ports of Call

In January 3 the steamship Strathairly from Hong Kong reached Sag Feahetees with many Chinese passengers. It was fined a sum for limiting passengers, the case moving through district and circuit courts to the Supreme Court. The secretary of the treasury agreed to accept 49 dollars, bondsmen exonerated.

United States National Bank Examiner Valentine P Snyder Snyder McOting Air Saylor United States Trenholia Augustus. M Seriha Laat Praxcisco Cal Stralthalrly Rome United States District Court J. McIntyre Glaxxon Circuit Court United States Supreme Court Supreme Court McIntyre Reasors Caney Strathatrly

Cleveland & Pistateing railroad stockholders meet

Cleveland January 2 The Cleveland and Pistateing railroad stockholders held its annual meeting. President McCullough presented the report for the year ending November 11 showing receipts of 1 206 521 and mortgage interest, maintenance, and operating expenses totaling several hundred thousand dollars. Directors named include J Menagh B dupes Ginnege Rinlerts Win Bete Charles Tayler Win Egalowten Be A V Painter ER Paral.

Cleveland & Eat Clevetana Cleveland & Pistateing Railroad Hell Vedas McCullough Graham Gmar J. Menagh B. Dupes Ginnege R. Rinlerts Win Bete Charles Tayler Egalowten

Waco Club Delegates Named In City Meeting

The Waco Texas club held a meeting appointing Newburg and J. Petzifrre as delegates to FE Werk to discuss league terms. Officers named include President Lo Newburg and directors chosen from local members. The report notes a strong crew and a pledge to push for solid team performances.

Waco Tex Newburg J. Petzifrre FE Werk Rakete Waco Toe Sey Lo Newburg Willy Sees Weereturg Ireaabrer Fea Dirertors Nana

Murdered by a Rapist in Tragic Town Case

A tragic case reports a woman murdered by an assailant described as a rapist. Her spouse and relatives tried to warn authorities as the perpetrator fled safety. The suspect remains at large, with authorities vowing pursuit and accountability.

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Fragmented reminiscences on era and personages in an era page

The text presents a garbled reminiscence style, mentioning Wellington, Netnam, and a series of names and places such as Lord Selenaid, Maye Lasting, and Plover Farmers. It reads like a crowded column with stray phrases about education, agriculture, and social scenes, though many words are obscured or corrupted.

Wellington Netnam Bak Reyes Altapether Siung Rani Aupee el Gee Pete Matarer Sam Creber

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