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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1888
Page
2
A long rambling narrative describes Central Park carriage rides and a driver’s account of a statue seeker. The piece blends gossip about Ward Shakespeare figures and Cleopatra with details of a noisy day, crowd scenes, and the driver’s reminiscences amid a crowd near a carriage stop.
A garbled historical snippet mentions a German minister and other figures tied to the United States during wartime, listing positions such as secretary of education and other roles. It references Count Artaiet and other titled individuals with mentions of Berlin, Washington, Paris, and various offices, though OCR errors obscure full details.
Long obituary style sketch recounts General Harrison's promotion in 1802 under President Madison's call for 200,000 troops. It highlights his recruiting success in Indiana, service with Ward's division, leadership at the Battle of Atlanta and Nashville, and his promotion to brigadier general. It notes endorsements from officers and a wartime commendation for valor and discipline, with surrounding political commentary on Democratic leadership and state affairs.
The article defends Benjamin Harrison's popularity in Indiana arguing his defeats for Governor in 17 and for Senator ten years later do not reflect unpopularity. It highlights Harrison's votes for the Republican ticket, gains in 1880, and continued support despite Democratic gerrymanders. It counters charges of unpopularity with figures and party-building actions, emphasizing pro tariff as the central campaign issue and praising Republican leadership.
The Missouri Republican convention nominated Elbert E Ximball of Maine for Governor with George W. Wallace of Tyrer County as Lieutenant Governor. The record outlines Ximball’s early life in Maine, war service in New York volunteers, and long public career including state treasurer starting in 1868.
A garbled reminiscence recalls General Sherman and the Civil War era with mentions of Ulysses S. Grant, Grant’s peers, and battles such as Vicksburg. The fragment references leadership, wartime character, and the nation’s struggle for governance amid siege, sacrifice, and reunification themes.
A sprawling OCR fragment weaves names, songs, and political references across a long civic panorama. It names Joseph W for governor in a party contest, lyrically musing on Whig sentiment and public notices, while mingling verse and prose about music, culture, and era.
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