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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1887
Page
2
Col H W Lewis defends police commissioners and Kansas law, arguing for Wichita’s protection and condemning liquor interests. The piece rebuts his views, defends petitioners, and criticizes local press coverage while outlining the fighter spirit behind Wichita’s drive for enforcement and growth.
A heated letter-wage war erupts over Wichita prohibition enforcement and city governance. Citizens denounce Col Lewis and the police commission while defending a republican form of government. The piece argues minority rule threatens American ideals and flags Wichita’s self-respect and growth amid real estate chatter and controversial land office moves.
County voters split on an eighty thousand dollar bond, with Coropado and the eastern area opposing and Leoti plus the western county supporting. Observers expect similar patterns in the next bond election as county sentiment aims to ease tensions between towns. Real estate agent A R Johnson, shot in the Coronado incident yesterday, had the bullet removed and is expected to recover.
The Pope excommunicates Dr McGlynn, declaring him no longer a priest. The church proclaims papal infallibility as supreme law with no appeal. Public reaction could shift opinions on church authority and U.S. politics if clergy influence is curtailed.
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