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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1888
Page
2
Mrs Norton refuses to return to her late husband citing threats and brutal treatment. The Abilene man Moore reportedly fled with her two children, with legal actions and public notices unfolding as the Norton elopement saga dominates headlines.
Reports say Raxsys Cer and Joly Wan led a walkout by enginiets and freueren in Harlington yards during a halfpase shift. A recall letter to Lewwren Sugweinteudeat Pi-4 and a grievance committee noted switches remained faithful to the paoy amid the strike. Negotiations failed as the men refused to return, claiming a verbal agreement existed to keep loyal to the company. officials warned of full mobilization tonight.
Kansas City reports chairman Hoge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and chairman Murphy of the Wiremen’s Brotherhood were arrested at the National Hotel on charges of conspiracy. Authorities say a circular by Hoge urged members to hire themselves to sabotage the Q raid. The two men were taken to police headquarters, released on 5100 bail each after a brief appearance before Judge St. White, with further proceedings anticipated.
The Times notes rumors about the Democratic executive committee chairmanship. It claims Senator Arthur H. Gorman of Maryland was asked to accept the post and refused. It also mentions Congressman W. Scott ofSerio and Senator Randall of Pennsylvania as other rumored figures.
The Narional American party schedules a national convention in Washington on August 18 to nominate a candidate for president and organize business. Reports include Beacons Hanged in Roemetter New York, a security incident at a hotel in Porraicrs New Hampshire, a man’s suicide attempt described in detail, a child theft case in Ames, and Congressman Randall III’s health concerns and imminent departure.
A Wichita street car company stable fire early this morning destroyed a barn housing about 190 mules and horses. Four workers upstairs escaped. Wm Gerke suffered severe burns and a broken ankle, Tobias Wyle and others were injured. Fire crews battled the flames as property burned and the cause remained undetermined. Public notices and court items follow.
A long, mangled excerpt describes derelicts adrift in the Atlantic and coastal hazards. It recounts famed wrecks such as the Twenty Pringle and a large Canadian raft towed toward New York, noting dangers to ships, fogs, currents, and coastal pilots who must watch for drifting wreckage and collisions.
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