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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1889

Page

4

Turbulent 19th Century Recap From Daily Eagle

A collage of weather and public life notes. Heat records in California Nevada and the Midwest. a fatal electric car accident in Topeka. acquittals of wine growers in Doniphas County. prominent figures like Simon Cameron and J Leonidas Sulivong Leing mentioned. Kansas political shifts and hopes for statehood expansion cited alongside reporting on reporters and judges.

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Kansas City revolt rumor taints Emporia press satire

The Emporia Republican notes a wagging tale of Colonel Marsh Murdock running for governor on a resubmission ticket and mocks the idea as unlikely yet urges rebellion. A Visit by Topeka Capital reports KC’s ghost town effect: vacant seven story blocks, mass foreclosures, and eight thousand whisky soaked derelicts amid a saloon economy.

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The Case for Physical Culture in Public Life

A discussion on athletic culture and its role in national development. Advocates, including William Blaikie and others, argue for expanded physical education in municipalities, linking robust health to civic strength. The piece notes a trend toward open air sports and school athletics, urging balance between study and exercise.

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Water storage and irrigation push across arid regions

The article discusses dam and reservoir reskings as key to a national irrigation system. It notes western state efforts, cites Meane and Richfield counties achieving artesian flows, and highlights Garden City and Ransisity demonstrations as proof water can be found at shallow depths.

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Kansas Towns and Leaders Face Reform and Trade Push

A multipart discussion critiques regional governance, urging Kansas towns to unite for wealth, industry, and emigration relief. It praises effective leaders while condemning “chumps” and corrupt elements, calling for honest enforcement and local enterprise. The piece also notes McDow’s murder trial fallout and praises the Eagle newspaper for weight-rate advocacy.

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Kansas and Missouri mobilize against freight blocks

Fragmentary historical excerpt urges Missourians and Kansans to unite against regional rail tactics and labor toil, warning of economic harm from blocked shipments and urging continued effort for state pride and mutual prosperity. It cites rail lines to Kansas City, Mo and threats to freight, with fervent call to avoid mediocrity and to support collective action.

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Kansas cities under population drop spark prohibition debate

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe era towns Wachita Topeka and others report population declines over two years. The Arkansas City Traveler notes 500 thousand vacant houses in Kansas and warns whiskey’s role in taxable decline. Rents fall by half with mortgages higher than property values as brewers oppose prohibition.

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Trotting Horse Empire Columns and Kansan News Notes

A historic jumble of text praises Kansas City saloons and city population counts while lauding Wichita Bee daily columns. It highlights trotting horses as practical mounts, praises the Weehita Daily Eagle and its Banflower Sundowings, and notes the Oklaheams Outlines publicizing Kaness and Mie world papers.

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Kansas News Roundup in Fragmented Rail and Court Notes

A garbled Kansas wire summary reports diverse items from Cowley and neighboring counties including population notes, local taxes, and roads. It mentions 1183 horses in Cowley, Lyons wheat pricing, Atchison Knights planning a temple, coal shipments and layoffs, a Kansas Supreme Court verdict timing issue, and various local incidents, inventions, and editorial quips.

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