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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1888

Page

5

Daily Eagle society notes and local notices

Local items recount visits by Nathan from Kingman and Mr and Mrs Hillard from Kansas City. Reports mention Craig, Clark, and Rogers attending city events, a steam threshing machine purchase, and plans for a Wheato Braasher's convention. Also covered are marriages, police actions, and railroad officials arriving for the Centennial Exposition.

City fathers push electric company reform flawed in delay

The Wichita council debates electric light contracts and ringed charges as Councilman Buckeridge presses for immediate action. A special afternoon session and a long sewer plan outline reveal conflicting views on service, costs, and city oversight amid a broader meeting with limited quorum and ongoing public work proposals.

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Capture of Billy Bark Tied to Local Robberies

Detectives tailed Billy Bark for weeks amid robberies and a burglary wave in town. A Sunday tip led to Bark’s arrest in front of the Morris Building as Officer Megister was killed during a prior attempt to arrest Sim The detective had watched Bark for involvement. Chief Speers of Kansas City indicated he would wait for Wichita officers to arrive.

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Four Year Old Girl Run Over by Wagon in Wichita

A four year old girl near Chicago and Oxage avenues in Wichita was run over by a wagon from Central Bakery after being struck while playing on the road. She was found bleeding and unconscious, taken to a nearby house, and medical aid summoned. Her injuries appeared serious and may prove fatal.

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Taken for Trial Again Bob Lett Held on Horse Stealing Charge

Bob Lett, recently returned to Arkansas City for a hearing on horse stealing charges, accompanies Wood to the hearing. At Chicago during a national musicians’ meeting last week, Prof. Jon W. Metcalf of this city stood out as the evening’s star, and he set out for the city yesterday amid favorable reports.

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Fragmented Telegraphic Notice From Wichita Area

A damaged, multi-topic telegram notes disturbances near Fort Copcum, with references to a missing child in Mansfield and a funeral procession through Wichita. The message lists several local figures and says a parade will start at Fairview Avenue, ending at a city park, inviting attendees and noting organizational names and roles in tenuous syntax.

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