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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1887

Page

2

New freight route to the east and Europe via Gulf

Editor notes a new freight line planned by Santa Fe with Mallory steamships nearing completion. Daily operations include active wharfage beside Santa Fe tracks and three double hoisting engines. A final arrangement awaits minor details and will be announced soon. TURN THE RASCALS OUT. Cleveland praised for turning out officials. debate over appointing Democrats amid graft allegations. Atchison over the border. local option in Kansas drains municipal services. Wichita commission fights for government power and reviews press reactions to Cleveland.

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The Flags Letter to the Editor Attacks a Beacon Article

A reader letter to the Eagle rebuts a Beacon feature on the flag issue, accusing Democrats of stirring the controversy and defending Republicans for their Civil War era record. The piece argues Democrats caused the dispute, not Republicans, and cites debt, tariffs, and national unity to counter accusations of misdeeds.

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Fourth of July at Beaver and political rants echo

An old Beaver Fourth of July piece mixes wry political commentary with a midwestern town celebration. It recalls James G Blaine’s defeat, praises the Republican Party, notes a crowd at Beaver and a free dinner, and describes flag displays, music, and a thriving, improving town despite drought in some regions.

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Work's Wichita Words Exalting Boom Town Prospects

A Wichita booster letter from Steubenville Indiana touts Wichita as superior for rail access and growth. It notes 238 miles west of Kansas City and near Denver, extensive streetcar lines, ongoing construction of churches schools hotels and business blocks, and plans for factories packing houses water works and manufacturing, predicting a population rise toward 100,000.

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Magnificent Distances In Kansas Turnpike Echoes

Garden City Sentinel notes Kansas spans vast distances, comparing Wichita and Garden City to cities like Boston and Philadelphia. The piece argues Kansas towns are well spread, with rail and growth potential, noting Wichita’s growth and Garden City’s future size as akin to Wichita’s seven years ago. It emphasizes a state of magnificent distances with room for towns to expand.

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Texas pistol law takes effect amid chaotic summary

Denison News reports the new Texas pistol law effective at midnight, outlining prohibited weapons including pistols dirks daggers spears knives and similar items. The article notes enforcement scope and potential penalties for carrying such arms.

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Dissolution Sale Offers Superb Stock at Reduced Prices

A notice proclaims the business has determined to dissolve and invites customers to purchase a wide range of goods. Dresses hosiery underwear gloves corsets parasols fans and other ladies and gents furnishings at reduced prices to clear stock.

Letter to the Editor on Cleveland visit and Grand Army politics

The writer criticizes plans for Mr Cleveland to visit St Louis during the national encampment, blasting Democratic leaders for politicizing the Grand Army of the Republic. The letter defends veterans rights to vote their conscience and condemns efforts to invite Cleveland, calling the move a betrayal by Missouri politicians. It also includes extensive commentary on gender issues and a Chicago Independence Day display, plus unrelated notes on a courtroom verdict.

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Revival Row in Atlanta Church Provokes Uneasy Scene

In Atlanta Georgia during a revival at a Methoe chiurets place, a troubled member confronted another, claiming to see Burghbore armes and urging prayers. The tense moment prompted calls to witness restraint and reflected broader church anxieties amid a chaotic scene described in fragmented lines from the source.

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