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Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1888

Page

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Irrigation bill fuels Senate debate over arid lands plan

The Senate resumed the sundry service bill discussion as Mr Bowen urged a $980,000 appropriation to study reclamation of arid western lands. Senator Plumb denounced the measure as speculative and a threat to riparian rights, while supporters argued economic necessity and national interest in irrigating nonproductive lands across California Oregon Washington Nevada and neighboring states.

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Remarkable nine day well imprisonment ends in rescue

Johnston Nebraska reports John Anderson freed after nine days trapped in a well. He describes cramped crouching confinement with water seeping in, worsening over days until rescuers finally pulled him free. He recalls the tense recovery and evidence of life during the ordeal.

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Sioux Indians Vote No To Trading Their Great Book

Fragmented report from Agoxov Dak Julyah describes Sioux negotiations with commissioners over treaties and land cession. Grass challenges broken Black Hills terms while Pratt and Ward push for a conference. Indians insist on consent before land loss and vow no signing. Also notes a labor dispute of thirty molders at J W Foley machine shops on West Front street.

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Ex-Governor Porter Declines Gubernatorial Nomination

On July 16 to 28, Ex-Governor Porter withdrew from the race for governor urging his non-candidacy despite strong local support. He insists he cannot accept nomination, signaling continued support for the Republican ticket and promising active backing of party unity and campaign efforts. The letter to State Senator Henry A. Johnson emphasizes his long service and duty to assist the party without pursuing the nomination. The document appears amid a broader political conference and Federal attention on Cleveland’s acceptance letter timing.

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