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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1890
Page
5
A sea of water floods California valleys washing away houses and sweeping crops while snow still blankets railways and telegraph lines in the mountains. The Sacramento River bursts its banks covering miles of valley lands as severe weather and flooding continue to menace the region.
Severe winter conditions flood valleys and strand trains as rivers overflow their banks. Snow accumulates deepest near Sierra Nevada and Humboldt areas while roads, bridges, and utilities suffer disruptions. Authorities warn of ongoing high water, potential evacuations, and extended cold for several days.
A terrible railroad wreck near Camp Billy on the Savannah and Western killed five men, including two loaders, one fireman, and two others. Three others were wounded as a freight train on the line collided in the late afternoon. The disaster occurred just after a Tuesday morning whistle blew, marking a grim week with three fatal rail accidents in similar spans.
Historical notes describe a natural gas well explosion near Columbus Ohio as four drillers plug a line, with several severely burned and one identified fatality. Investigative details point to a faulty joint and ground permeation. The report mentions subsequent injuries and ongoing recovery among the wounded.
A jury cleared an alleged embezzler in a Calabama related case after a trial. The report notes a bond detail and estate matters tied to the court proceedings as authorities pursue additional charges and asset claims. Local officials referenced include a Georgia Central connection and the case draws regional attention.
A chaotic session in Berlin saw Herr Heble and other socialist leaders clash over the bill, arguing state persecution and the fate of socialism while Prince von Boetticher and Prince Sehraich Carsiath spoke on policy. The chamber rejected the measure by 109 to 1, as conservatives, liberals, and center factions aligned against it, and the emperor delivered a formal address praising unity and future reforms.
The United States expedition photographed a total eclipse from the West Africa coast near Paul de Luanda. The event began at sunrise on December 22, with views extending from Hayti to Et Helena and Kay Awath, offering fine corona observations despite atmospheric refraction. The team chose Luanda for its favorable December winds, noting cloud risk could ruin the effort and stressing the need for clear skies.
A detailed account describes the American eclipse expedition led by Professor David P. Todd. The equipment included a Topmusd camera over thirteen yards long and automatic photography capturing one frame per second to study the corona and sun’s structure. The piece explains eclipse geometry, the sun’s central mass, and the method to forecast future eclipses with precision, noting the vast scale of the sun’s outer envelope and historical observations.
Madame Russell receives many letters about the mses accordion plaiting now popular for dresses. The work is praised for beauty and utility, with courteous treatment and pricing. Call at The Arcade Dry Goods Store 189 N Main St or write to MADAME RUSSELL for details.
A garbled report describes provincial sales activities and a line of officials tied to a Farharcan home incident. It mentions labor, prices, and various named figures in a chaotic listing, with unclear dates or places and scattered references to departments and civic roles.
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