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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1888
Page
9
The House passed the Mims Gill measure with three Democrats voting against and two Republicans for. The tally showed 311 yeas to 149 nays with four independents voting yea. Randall failed to secure a negative pair. Several Democrats did not vote. Weather bulletins and unrelated notes follow.
A chaotic July gathering shows Randall Pollers and Wartisanos debating whether to vote for a bill. The discussion centers on a conference committee and potential outcomes, with leaders proposing to send Will to oversee the measure while noting possible lack of a formal clause. The mood mixes urgency with procedural confusion amid public interest.
A sweeping flood across states forces congressmen and officials to assess water damage and emergency responses. The event disrupts transportation and prompts declarations of disaster relief. Local leaders report casualties as floodwaters submerge roads and communities, including the Charleston and Detroit regions.
The piece reports cautious European diplomacy around Emperor William’s planned visit and potential talks in Rome. It notes Vatican and Italian press reactions, German party stances, and hopes for peaceful amity amid pulse of court intrigues and possible Russian disarmament rumors.
The text details partisan maneuvering around administration power and Democratic support, noting a lack of Democratic senators willing to back measures without executive backing. It describes efforts to secure police support for a treaty, public defense rhetoric, and the broader political stakes as the Senate debates structural actions and bridges.
Reports from St Perekssune describe Emperor William’s arrival at Cronstadt aboard the Hohenzollern near the U S Enterprise. The meeting with Tsarist leaders, toasts refused, and a reception at the Alexandra yacht mark a hopeful shift in Russo German relations, with honors, prayers, and celebratory ceremonies noted.
A noisy, garbled dispatch reports a wreck on the Mexican National railway beyond Saltillo with casualties and a derailment, plus a boiler explosion near Well City, killing Charles Meyers and injuring others. It mentions Baubereisen examined under provisions, and scattered sporting results from games in Brooklyn, Washington, Philadelphia, Detroit, Cincinnati, and St Louis with various innings and line scores.
In Belleville New Jersey residents report a malevolent specter haunting the Passaic riverbank town. The unseen presence shatters daily life with eerie phenomena, toppled walls, and mysterious activity near an old building, while locals seek explanations from authorities and neighbors.
A collage of church announcements lists Perkins Presbyterian in Birtes ear work with morning and evening services, sabbath school for youth, and a Young People's meeting. Olives Congregational, First Church and others share sermons, Bible study, and Sunday schedules. Community groups invite attendance, with notices of trains, ticketing details, and event timings appearing throughout the page.
A historical report details new stamp canceling machines in a major post office. The apparatus automates operating steps from feeding to distribution, promising faster mailing and reduced clerical workload. Officials note substantial savings and emphasize enhanced speed over manual handling.
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