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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1888
Page
4
The Chicago convention coverage fills papers with speeches and platform talks while editorials skew toward protectionism and party loyalty. Reports describe campaign dynamics, rivalries, and expectations for the November vote, with emphasis on Blaine, Cleveland, and Virginian shifts amid war-era tension and tariff reform debate.
Analysis notes that the pool of eligible voters for the presidential election will rise due to population gains and new towns, while deaths in the earlier period reduce the electoral base. It argues native born voters align with familial political loyalties, and newly naturalized citizens remain uncertain and potentially influential across states.
The article argues that expatria and renunciation of allegiance are now recognized internationally, criticizing extradi tion for political offenses. It contends the US must not adopt a doctrine of extraditing citizens for political crimes, upholding America as a refuge for the downtrodden and defender of asylum.
The Republican national convention in Chicago emphasizes independence within the party, rejecting bossism seen at St Louis. It praises open discussion and patient investigation of men and measures, urging voters to back a party believed to safeguard the nation’s interests.
A jumble of editorials and quotations portrays Thurman’s campaign as a wild, showy performance with critics in states from New Jersey to Connecticut likening his approach to a steer, dog, or wild cat. The Paris Exposition and electoral math analyses follow, debating how Cleveland might win and which states matter most.
A traveling narrative follows a trek from Buffalo Springs through New Mexico to Springer and Las Vegas. The writer notes land speculation, ranching, mining activity, irrigation plans, and vivid descriptions of Springer and Las Vegas as they traverse western plains and mountainous terrain.
The vicinity reports a strong wheat yield forecast with next week’s harvest start amid a climate of optimism. Local Republicans announce a ratification meeting and campaign for the ticket of Arnold Wright. community residents include J Richner Jr and Rufus Mulkey, with regional ties to Tennessee origins.
JefF Sippy treated a broken arm and reports a good recovery. The piece endorses a candidate for the Eighty third district, praising his Roman record and Republican loyalty. The write up stresses his affability and integrity among constituents and opponents.
The report discusses the Democratic third district convention in Fredeeta on June 28 and mentions Peabody leaving Joe Young’s stakes in Lawrence. It notes weather impacts in the Philadelphia area, with wind and rain affecting crops and a sugar company at Coway Springs producing 13,000 kilowatts hourly to power works and town, while farmers face ongoing grain handling concerns.
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