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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1890
Page
2
A garbled account mentions anarchists and a claimed detective revealing a conspiracy out of revenge. It references Chicago folios and a missing receiver, with scattered names and places, including vague weather notes and dates, in a fragmentary report.
A sensational tale reports anarchists agitated over alleged police boy involvement and a police crackdown. Detective Nortruly faces arrest and fines amid charges tied to meetings of Arbeiterbund and related groups. Officials vow action as investigations unfold and alleged informants surface.
A chaotic report details a fatal shooting after an altercation near City Hall. Robert Gibbons was killed by Captain Schuellive amid a court case backlog. Witnesses name Alderman McCarmley and others as involved, while testimony centers on the postincident investigation and the cashier’s legal responsibility.
A lengthy foreign gossip column discusses Buln Bey and Kein Push ii Zataibar, noting a likely plan to resettle within Africa. It mentions supporters remaining loyal, lingering questions about leadership, and references to colonial-era events, trading posts, and regional politics.
Deputy Sheriff Harbaugh returned from Lincoln with Nelson in charge after a year since Nelson forged checks in Lawrence. Nelson served a year in Nebraska for a similar offense and another worker faces charges in Topeka Atchison Kansas City and other places. Mrs Bogins and her son, postmistress and assistant at Partlow, were arrested for robbing mail with Postmaster Hoganz’s death connected. They confessed to continuing the thefts and to stealing money and valuables.
A chaotic late night crowd clashes and demolishes a house on Mida Street amid strong public anger. Multiple fights erupt over disputed territory and turnout rises as authorities fear further violence. Witnesses describe heavy tension and calls for military intervention to restore order.
Coroner’s jury verdict pins Mrs Knjifur death on chloroform administered by persons. Most case appeal noted with stay of proceedings and bail set at 125000. Mentions threats and a Talladega bond context amid garbled 1900s style dispatches.
At the National Builders' Association convention in St Paul on January 28 the executive committee recommended that contractors arrange affairs and set contracts to safely adapt to the eight hour labor standard. The aim is to pay labor by the hour and prepare for changes the new standard would bring. The recommendation passed 31 to 45.
A humorous travelogue recalls misadventures with fleas and fatigue while touring Europe. The narrator recalls nights in Constantinople, Christiania, and Burgi, detailing bites, ruined sleep, and chaotic hotel scenes as he endures pests, uncomfortable journeys, and vivid travel impressions. The piece blends comic discomfort with vivid European vistas and encounters.
An account of Maj. Isham and a party pursuing a man eater near Dahur, west of Calcutta. The tiger terrorized a village for weeks, killing multiple villagers. experts describe hunter plans, village fears, and risks of trapping and burning the jungle to flush the beast.
A fragmentary verse piece recalls a haunted room and a woman’s memory. The speaker laments lost beauty, describing shadowed hair and a careworn face. References to John Hay appear in a stray phrase within the damaged text.
Madame Russell offers accordion plaiting at The Arcade Dry Goods Co. 189 N Main St. Intrigued customers, especially out of town, are invited to visit or write for information on costs and care. The service has attracted many letters and favorable attention for its beauty and utility.
Report details a plan to trap a tiger haunting a village. Villagers set a decoy woman and a cabin with a hidden exit to lure the beast, but it destroys doors and abducts a boy before retreating. The narrative notes fear, improvised defenses, and ongoing watch as authorities prepare further measures.
A compilation of fragmented anecdotes from New York papers recounts a dog’s grief after its handler dies and a wealthy wife’s diamond necklace scandal. The passages mix tragic pet lore with a long, tangled account of embezzlement, social scandal, and public notices, presenting a mosaic of early 20th century press.
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