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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1889

Page

5

Wichita Murder Case Sparks Citywide Interest and Thefts

Unfolding case details describe a suspected murder of E. J. Brown with a large local reward pool, a possible body hidden near Arkansas River, and multiple theories of motive involving money and jewelry. Reports mention arrests, insurance policies, a public reaction, and ongoing investigations by Sheriff Hays and local officials.

Edgar T. Brown Heme Brown Lees Iobanicis West J.J. McNamara Heal Oy Obber Tiliaces Rowley Denrly Garfield University Tastaight Uttncks Ornier Ar Chie How &Co Warnitsale Lentreton Fan Test John T Waer Whailte Karna Stuigemoath Frend Fairview Avenue Hla Lear Arkansas Avenue Suisse Conesett Sama Sagen Little Arkansas Geotlean Am Baccs Sistante Wichita Hays Sherif Hass Engles Tatoo Ong Ts Street C. H.smyth

Mozart Conservatory Opens to Public This January

The Mozart Conservatory of Music opens to the public on Tuesday January 29 1889 Professor John W Metcalf director will attend Garfield University business office 143 N Market St January 28 from 2 to 5 pm for enrollment of new pupils Instruction will be at Garfield University and Lewis Academy.

Wichita John W. Metcalf Boston West Royal Conservatory of Lopsie Lim Garfield College of Music Wicki Mozart Conservatory of Music Garfeld University Lewis Lewis Academy Conservatory Metcalf W. B. Hendeyx J.D. Yewitt RE. Lawrence Col H.W. Lawis CS. Caldwell TL Mt Moon W. C. Glenn Rodolph Hatfield J. A Idham W. A. Wight Garfie D University Business Office N. Market St Garfield University

Remarkable Early 19th Century Kidnapping Trial Tale

A chaotic jailhouse reminiscence recounts three men planning a country theft, stealing a buggy with two horses, and a gun-told chase. The speaker recalls a harsh confrontation with a farmer and assessors, ending with time in prison and a cautionary moral about crime and consequences.

Rick Joe Funk Wiliasa

Spectacled Horses and Curious Experiments on Broad Street

A garbled early 19th century note describes a scene on Surch Broad street where a grellamas confronts cwrmt drivers talusldy. the text hints at experiments or amusements misaligned with practical use and suggests the narrator’s annoyance at perceived delays and curiosities.

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