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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1887
Page
1
Jno Kelly, a local real estate broker, is mentioned amid references to banks in the city and county officials, with an unspecified note about a porter in the county. The fragmentary item hints at local civic and financial connections without detailing a specific action or outcome.
A sprawling report from Wasatsami and Denver details a long interstate commerce commission inquiry into grain shipment discrimination by Manitoba railways and elevator collusion. Separate notes report two rail routes chartered in Pennsylvania linked to B&O schemes, plus a New York general tie up threaten disruption as rail workers strike.
An Italian girl about sixteen years old attempted suicide at her home in Clay Center by placing a revolver to her heart and firing. Doctors say the reason is that people talked about her. The incident is reported alongside a string of regional items including a railway development at Hutchinson and social unrest in Patterson New Jersey.
Weather report from Wasurvetox notes scattered conditions with generally light winds and steady temperatures, while Arizona land matters include a Sea Alamos claim rejected for vagueness and improper grant, the Twiggs claim finalities, and a dangerous Philadelphia Reading collieries fire with supplies and dangers described. New York fire losses reported.
President Cleveland and wife arrived early in the morning at Sealy, New York, greeted by locals and family members. The visit featured a casual ride, greetings, and warm village reception with surprised crowds and humorous exchanges.
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