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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1888
Page
2
The Senate discusses proposed amendments to the Interstate Commerce Act. Mr. Cullom explains aims to strengthen enforcement, require three days notice of rate reductions, curb under billing, and widen penalties. Debates cover enforcement, government rights, and delays amid partisan exchanges.
Bulletin from Somerset reports General Sheridan's condition unchanged with high pulse and irregular respiration. Death of his mother announced. doctors note stable but grave state and no further bulletins until morning. Emperor Frederick worse with epiglottis issues and declining strength. Philadelphia editorials point to Mayor Patt er as potential Republican nominee.
At the Republican national convention in Cawago the 3000 electric lights were tested for decoration layout. Delegates discuss likely presiding officers with Ward Miller and Thurston named as possible temporary and permanent leaders. Kansas and other states express unified or divergent plans, while figures like LeLand and Hoar appear in the chatter about seating and alignment.
A Senate special committee examined special agent Anstert over hotel selection tied to a Pullle project in Binghampton New York. Witnesses said no bribery occurred and that Treasury Department officials were satisfied with the selection. The hearing touched on ties to hotel owner Trimian and payments, with further inquiries from Senator Spooner and others. Arkans resigns from U.S. Senate to pursue election campaigning in Paris Tennessee.
A dense Chicago to Denver baseball score recap details Denver defeating Newtons with 13 runs to 3. Key play by Planter catcher injured in the second inning shifts momentum, with batteries listed for both teams and multiple city venues noted.
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