This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1888
Page
2
The Trade Review notes widespread mill operation and a collapse in Western Iron. Domestic trade shows uneven strength with rising stocks and fluctuating prices. England is said to be using Confederate shipping funds, while weather bullets and market commentary accompany the financial gloom and scattered improvements.
An 1860s saga outlines a British based merchant and U.S. Navy related fraud case. Key figures include Mr Stchejagy as manager of a tax ledgers scheme and Captain Henry Sodan of the Confederate Navy. The narrative recounts shipments on steamers The Teens and Rams built for the Confederate government and paid by its treasury, with trials and commissions cited.
Intelligence from Praden, assistant secretary, reports Confederate steamers the City of Petersburg and the Old Hawthian now operate between Liverpool and Dublin. An estimated $500 million in cotton and other Confederate assets remain unrecovered, with substantial holdings in Rogish lands and in Virginian farmland.
A fragmented report from a distant port describes steamship Peking arriving from Hong Kong under quarantine. The text cites rumors of Chinese spread and American reactions, with references to places like Fort Seay, Santa Fe, and Topeka, and mentions rail traffic and tensions between rivals in a broad wartime context.
The Senate adjourned the fisheries treaty debate without action after Mr. Suerman warned of upcoming fisheries treaty votes. Mr. Saulsbury spoke in favor of ratification, arguing open discussion would earn public support for a just settlement. The day moved to sundry civil appropriations with amendments and a clash over engraving ink printing, but no final decision was reached.
A delegation from Indiana including Old Tippecanoe veterans and about two hundred female voters gathered at University Park to hear General Harrison. The address defended civil rights and warned of unfair legislative apportionment that disenfranchises voters across districts while urging reform to ensure equal representation in Congress and state government. The piece notes ongoing disputes over boundaries and territorial legitimacy, with references to Kansas and Dakota territory, and mentions the Sioux and Corean missionary dangers in broader foreign affairs.
Secretary of the treasury submitted questions about the scope of the forgings terms in the tariff act. The attorney general ruled the terms apply to both varieties of forgings, covering iron and steel forgings and parts thereof. President Venezuela sent a message praising harmony between nations and pledged cordial ties. Secretary Havant replied that the new machinery for artful current will bring benefits. An injunction granted in Arnen City Kansas halted a county vote review. Costello’s assailants were captured after a Frisco brakeman shooting near Springfield. General Boulanger traveled in Paris for the first time since being wounded.
A chaotic clipping recalls Dakotas duty talk and treaty issues with hostile tones about white versus native peoples. It mentions Tadge Wright, Local sentiment shifts, and a dubious reference to Canada. The fragment ends with a July 22 note on a newspaper item about Mrs Joan W Norum.
The Arkansas State Wheel gathered in Welock with President Feathrrstine chairing. The assembly adopted a resolution urging solidarity for the state’s interests and reaf firmed party principles amid debate on leadership and upcoming electors.
A chaotic OCR fragment shows garbled names and phrases, referencing Deby Uiksk, Linme He, and New York Mall amid disjointed sentences. It hints at political rhetoric, public notices, and mentions of Mary J Hedaues with unclear context and dubious attribution.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.