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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1889

Page

2

Dam Disaster Report Questions Engineering Failings

Wellington and Burt lead an inspection of the dam collapse affecting Hocter-Coutrihae, criticizing construction flaws and outdated practices from thirty years prior. The account highlights earth dam weaknesses, flood risks, and disputed assessments of engineering safety and protective measures.

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Adjutant General Kelton to Succeed General Drum

Colonel J. C. Kelton is appointed adjutant general of the army to replace General Drum, retired. Born in Pennsylvania in 18%, West Point graduate, former instructor, Civil War aide and breveted officer, later assistant adjutant general, inventor, and noted for rifle and pistol improvements.

Wasmserox J. C. Kelton General Drum Pennsylvania West Point Corinth Halleck

Fatal to All The Hutchinson Lard Explosion Victims

In Hutchinson Kansas a lard refinery accident claimed three lives. John Gavins died after initial hopes for recovery. Mr Lewis died at 640 this morning and Mr Joseph Woods, the general manager, passed away. Remaining arrangements place Gavins to Kane Illinois, Lewis to Enesherhtown, and Woods to Bellefontaine cemetery in St. Louis. Local reactions include relief efforts for Johnstown sufferers and coverage of regional editor meetings. Police report multiple burglaries and a murder verdict in nearby Caldwell, with court summaries from the state supreme court.

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Seattle Fire Blazes Through Waterfront District

A massive blaze devastated the rear of Taklas & Co an ES factory area spreading rapidly. Water supply failed, tarred lines burned, leaving most riverside structures including Occidental hotel and newspapers burned, with total losses widely estimated between 15 and 40 million dollars. Firefighters and militia guarded the ruins as authorities assessed the extent of damages and warned of looting.

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Arcade Promises Low Priced French Sateens Misleading

A local report alleges a shop advertises cheap French sateens to lure buyers but the prices apply only under limited conditions. The piece notes deceptive sales tactics and calls for scrutiny of the retailer on this matter.

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Finest French fabrics offered at low sale prices

Readable snippet notes discounted fabrics with items including sateens priced at 26 cents and French lace edging at 25 cents. Also mentions Ladies Lisle Vests with sale price 40 cents and a possible 73 cent Lisle option. unclear full context and dates.

Fragmented OCR roughs a strange river of names and notices

An incoherent OCR fragment lists many scrambled names, places, and terms. It mentions people and regions in a chaotic stream with references to various subjects including locations, authorities, and events, but lacks coherent narrative or clear factual content.

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