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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1889
Page
1
At 123 to 127 N Main Street a sale of American sateens touted as better than French, plus ginghams, silks, challies, wool mixes, veiling, and wool screens offered at unusually low prices. The store claims exclusive styles, large incoming stock, and plans to move goods quickly this month.
Disputes over ethics and loyalty lead to dismissal of several examining surgeons and pension office workers amid claims of improper practice. A convention adjourns after a two o’clock session as committees are named for tomorrow. Baseball reports from Cincinnati and Philadelphia note multiple games with varied scores. A fatal electric car accident claims a General’s son in Washington. A dramatic fight at Gate City results in multiple deaths and injuries.
The article describes a staged boxing bout near Richburg Mississippi with Kilrain vs Sullivan. It details preparations, the remote venue, a hastily built ring, fortified grounds, and armed guards. The event is portrayed as highly organized with careful arrangements to avoid interference and attract a large crowd.
A chaotic scene at Hur hotels and surrounding streets led to a crush at the depot around 11 40 pm as crowds surged toward trains. Police and guards broke blocks of people onto cars while officials tried to maintain order. prominent city figures were present and some thefts occurred amid the stampede.
On the way over, the chief of police, the commissioner of public buildings, and most city officials were aboard a train to Slidell. Shots frightened riders as non-stock holders were spotted hiding in closets and other hidden spots. an incident nearly sparked a shooting before suspects were ejected. The attorney and staff left the car at Slidell and waited at the station until morning for a return train.
Excitement rose at New Orleans as Rod Renaud Mike Donovan and Johnnie Murphy appeared around 1230 AM for a promised bout. Kilrain and Sullivan will clash with referee Fitzpatrick named after negotiations amid crowd cheers and tense scrutiny of spikes and rules.
The long battle unfolds with Kilrain and Sullivan trading heavy blows in Red River arena. Referees, crowd cheers, and repeated fouls mark a brutal 20 round clash for the title. Kilrain leads with a few decisive early rounds while Sullivan rallies, trading knockdowns and body blows amid boos and cheers.
Grain rate cuts apply to all points in Kansas to Chicago with a reduction of 24 cents per ton pounds under the Trans-Missouri Association. Wheat prices now low enough to profitably market under the old freight rates, prompting the change. General Orders No. 7 announce a Sixth annual G A R encampment at Edleworth October 1 to 5 with officers to report and conduct business, plus a call for veterans’ justice and congressional action. Heavy rain and thunder mark Sterling Kansas with substantial damage anticipated.
The Western Passenger association chairman Abbott fines Chicago and Alton for reducing the fare to 20 from Chicago to Denar. Alton officials resist and preparations for a possible dissolution of the Interstate Commerce Rail Way Association are noted. Capitalists may influence tomorrow’s presidents meeting as Wisconsin Central and Chicago St Paul Kan City consider joining. A Kansas visit by a wealthy delegation is described with a sunflower reception and hopes for a Kansas economy boost.
The article describes Matthewson City at the junction of major roads in Oklahoma Territory and near the Santa Fe extension, highlighting its strategic railroad position, location advantages, and prominent early residents and surveyors. It notes future plans to attract homeseekers with rich water resources and timber, and mentions a forthcoming commissionership for Jah A. Martin.
A chaotic report from Missouri recounts a July incident in Taney County tied to the Bald Knobbers vigilante conflict. Gunplay erupts with multiple shootings, arrests, and a broader hunt for an alleged killer named Miles, amid a tense lawless pursuit and inquest verdicts setting the scene for ongoing rural unrest.
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