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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1888
Page
2
Monro e Conn Jan 10 The Union reports a morning blaze in East Will near Monroe where three people died. Thos Cellier rescued Mrs Wheeler before succumbing to burns, others injured. Governor Larabee addresses prohibition and crime in his biennial.
Six dead and numerous injured as the Portland express derails while crossing the Morrill River at Haverhill Bridge. Emergency crews convert Bradford depot into a hospital. victims include Mrs Goodwin and her child. Several remain unidentified as rescue work continues.
Amid confusion Lawneser Kau Jon 2 outlines push for a state organization of the bicycle society. Leading faction backs Hamiteen slate with a January convention likely in Topetn. Other notes record a death sentence and a Geo. Hitler murder conviction with execution set for Saturday.
In the forthcoming annual civil service commission report it will be stated that only about 1,259 appointments have been made from certificants, with over 1000 names on the eligible register for each appointment. A commissioner notes that many applicants mistake the system as a guarantee of placement, while most openings go to a small portion of certified candidates, disproportionately favoring women.
Fragmentary OCR text cites a public notice or schedule with names and places partially readable. The readable elements include references to a venue on North Main and an unnamed offer. Limited legible entities prevent a full reconstruction of event or action.
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