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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1888
Page
9
The article surveys Wisconsin Rep Lafollette’s critique of Carlisle on tariff measures amid a wool tariffs debate in Congress. It also reports General Harrison’s fatigue from overwork and a recent illness, with details on his condition, household strain, and medical attention while awaiting delegations.
The report outlines annual river and harbor estimates by engineers for the Mississippi and other waterways. It notes funds for wreck removal, rebuilding, dredging, and improvement projects next year, with figures and feasibility details, including opposition to some expansions and notes on street lighting and naval depictions in the broader coverage.
A titled robbery report from La Junta Colorado describes a lone bandit in cowboy attire who robbed a bank at noon, forced the cashier to load cash into a bag, warned to shoot if resisted, and rode away on a fast horse. Pursuit is under way with deputies and citizens after him. losses estimated between 16,000 and 30,000 dollars.
Tovena Kansas July 14 The Moorw habeas corpus case closed before Judge Guthrie with a decision to be issued Monday Meyers and Kraut West released on bond Meyers 2000 Weston 500 for murder charge related to Archibal Douglas in Isa The Bird commpt case from Atchison to the state supreme court continued until September Stevens county first court issued peremptory emai to canvass the patinty observers
The text notes Wilhelm II not replying to Bismarck’s repose at Friedrichsruh lasting about two weeks of solitude for him, the princess and Hautzau family present, and Bismarck aiming to return to business soon. It mentions a vacation start Thursday and a suspected return by the 9th, with broader implications as the emperor and chancellor pursue new political alignments amid official duties. It also covers July 14 with Carnot at a troop review, demonstrations and arrests, Boulanger’s condition, and a tense night with improving breathing and neck wound healing amid ongoing uncertainties.
Report details a Democratic plan to back an independent colored convention led by J Milton Turner. It claims a secret July conference at Chamberlin's arranged the effort to rally black voters for Democratic gains in the North and South, funded by a $25,000 Democratic treasury.
A conference was held to discuss Teans fever among cattle, with plans for thorough examination, remedies, and prevention. Attendees included veterinary officials from Michigan, Minnesota, and other states, plus agricultural leaders, aiming to report findings to the National Consolidated Cattle Association and state health offices.
A New York dealer discusses artificial optical eyes, praising crystal eye concepts and detailing how crystal made eyes differ from glass. He notes import sources from France, describes labor by artisans, and questions fitting artificial eyes to natural sockets while noting cost and stock availability.
Fragmented text discusses weather effects on a plan or operation and mentions critical parts of land and timing. It references July dates and a potential distraction or failure scenario. Names, places, and precise actions are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The readable lines describe uncertain content about Actt Mina and curie questions, with garbled wording about nine and savalry regimes. It mentions Thad and numbers to lock at hate Fenn, but the meaning remains unclear and no definite event or figures emerge.
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