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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1887
Page
1
Jno Kelly, a real estate broker, is referenced in relation to a city bank. The note mentions pectin and a county officer in connection with the city and bank matters.
Reports from Englewood and Wellington describe rail improvements, depot locations, and expected traffic as Englewood becomes a regional hub with C.K. & W. railroad ties to Santa Fe line upgrades. Wellington notes heavy rain aiding crops and local baseball results amid regional transport buzz.
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard Manitoba Railway Co. motions to dismiss Dakota farmers Holbrook Derby and others claiming rates above law. The company argued the old rates and prior war conditions made current rates nonbinding. Complainants were absent. decision reserved as Fulton and Co. presence noted. President Cleveland and party traveled to Forest Port, with visits to Alder Creek and Syracuse invitations noted. Prohibitionist conventions in Des Moses, Iowa, outlined party tickets and platform while Missouri cattle quarantine actions were reported from Mexico, Missouri.
New York July 1 Judge Barrett overruled defense motion for a new trial in the Sharp case. The court imposed four years to sting Sing and a fine of 95000. The sentencing followed a lengthy hearing with medical certificates about Sharp’s health and a push to extend care. The trial's outcome ties to a broad Bribery scandal involving railroad interests and political figures. additional sentences were anticipated next fall.
A garbled report covers a violent crime in Gaines ville with details on victims and law enforcement. The piece mentions deputy sheriffs and a reward of 2500 dollars for the capture of the murderer. It also references a freight rate war involving Texas railroads and Atchison.
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