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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1890
Page
2
A string of wrecks and fires reports a plunge of four passenger coaches from a trestle followed by flames and mass casualties. Injured riders crowd the scene as investigators note a jumped track blamed for the calamity. Weather bulletins and regional forecasts accompany the grim dispatch from January in Kan.
A disastrous train collision near Carmel, six teen miles north of the city, caused by a faulty trestle resulted in multiple deaths and many injuries. Victims include a woman and two boys among the dead, with rescue teams and officials scrambling to retrieve victims and extinguish burning cars. Passengers from two trains, with one bound for Chicago, faced a chaotic scene as fire and smoke filled the wreckage and authorities began investigations.
A snow slide buried a log cabin near Logansville California during yesterday's storm, killing two inmates and forcing families to flee. Authorities report widespread slide fears in Shera City as crews attempt to restore blocked rail lines and communication along the Sierra route.
A historical discussion contrasts astrology with astronomy, arguing astrology is older and less true. It catalogs ancient and later astrologers like Ptolemy and Hippocrates, outlines four departments such as nativity and mundane astrology, and explains how birth charts and planetary influences purportedly shape life, character, and fate.
Madame Russell reports high demand for accordion plaiting, with many ladies and inquiries about uses and pricing. The popular trimming blends beauty and utility for the season, and customers are urged to visit The Arcade Dry Goods Store at 189 N Main Street to see the work. Out of town inquiries are welcome with prompt attention.
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