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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1888
Page
2
Unanimous nomination and endorsements of Harrison Morton Ingalls Maul Morrill Martin mark a busy Atchison County Republican convention. Democratic and Prohibition conventions report sessions with weather bulletins and prepare for forthcoming state events.
The state Prohibition convention at Heresses, Kansas gathered over two hundred delegates including about thirty ministers. Temporary chairmen were Colonel W. Lou don of Garnett and ALP George of Ganten City with Clay Nend ram of Crvefont county and M B. Ginwver of Butter county presiding. The gathering adopted a program and announced a list of participants and speakers for the forthcoming sessions.
A garbled despatch reports a general meeting, with delegates and leaders set for a day of travel and communication. The state committee aims to fix arrangements for visits, while concerns about illness and contagion affect the schedule. Delegates move to Frankfort and Harrison residence, awaiting rites at the New Lenisnu house before proceeding to the reception.
New York Legislature convenes in extraordinary session to consider the governor's call. The aim is to address prison conditions and necessary funding to prevent idleness among inmates, with reports from state prison superintendents guiding the debate.
In Wichita county a county seat election saw Farmer City win by a clear majority over Leots amid celebrations with bands and crowds. Reports from Ashland note a storm causing minor damage to buildings, while other towns report heavy rain and flooding across areas including Buttsford and Lisetat. Multiple brief items cover sheriffs, ambushes, hangings, and local incidents in the same region.
Bowles, an engineer for the Burlington company, testified about a secret Brotherhood meeting in Aurora. He recounted orders to obtain dynamite, payments received, and plans to place charges on a track and blow a house, with letters from Bauerseins and Broderick directing actions. The testimony included cross examination admissions, prior statements, and references to indictments and related figures.
In this peculiar historical note a writer describes the Koreans as the shyest people, detailing customs, gender roles, and depictions of dress and behavior. The piece discusses navigation by women, modesty norms, and foreign observers noting cultural peculiarities and social discipline.
A long critical essay on opera singers and modern performance, contrasting celebrated vocalists with their critics. It discusses artistry, stamina, stage presence, and the toll of touring, noting how audiences react to famed performers and the pressures of public life.
Readable bits show a damaged notice listing names and locations with scattered phrases. Core action and precise entities are unrecoverable, leaving an unclear event or instruction and no verifiable dates or authorities.
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