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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1888
Page
5
A long jumble of names places and events spread across the day. The report mentions Wichita, North Market, and several local figures, with social engagements and public notices interwoven into a garbled recap of yesterday and upcoming activities.
Wagons of Union troops from Wichita and Sterling move toward Hugoton to preserve order during county bond election. Reports detail armed clashes, political tension, and troop movements as Adjutant General and local officials coordinate to secure the vote amid protests, with transport by rail and military escort arranged for tomorrow morning.
Detter Colonel C M Dunksm and Mr Frank Young, visiting from the city, returned from Liberal praising the region’s wheat, oats, corn, and other crops near No Man’s Land. They described a cornfield twelve miles south of Liberal and noted advancement of crops, while locals discussed county happenings, court cases, marriages, and social events across the area, including a East Douglas avenue train crossing accident and business outreach by Rushville Indiana interests.
The article recalls Dr. Clarke's Boston ministry and seven years in Theton, detailing his efforts to build a socially active church, the Temporary Home for Destitute Children, the Children's Aid Society, and a colored school in South Carolina. It praises his sermons, writings, and restraint from fame, highlighting his impact on congregants and educated audiences.
Two colored men appeared before the commissioner to answer the charge of selling honor. One defendant Frank Grover and another, Tom Fins, furnished recognizance to appear in court. The trial of Chas Snyder was postponed due to absent witnesses, and the defendants were discharged for lack of evidence.
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