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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1888
Page
4
A fragmentary 19th century review chronicles Abraham Lincoln era style clashes and party shifts. It notes Harrison vs Grover, Hoosier sentiment, and a Kansas observer on convention dynamics. The text mulls Indiana's senator Harrison, BrEak Progressive party mentions, and a vague November outlook with Stars and Stripes imagery.
A fragmentary Wichita newspaper piece argues public sentiment opposes license dodges and a distant capital power, warning against feudal police control and praising Wichita’s regional interests. It discusses the next Senate, New Jersey politics, and road funding aiding Wichita via the Grand Round route.
A sketch of Benjamin Harrison’s lineage from President William Henry Harrison to his own rise as a lawyer, soldier, and Republican leader. The piece covers his Indiana roots, education at Miami University, early legal career in Cincinnati and Indianapolis, Civil War service, rise in politics, senate tenure, and prominence as a national figure amid party dynamics and endorsements. It notes his demeanor, oratory, and public reception, with references to contemporaries and regional sentiment.
Chauncey M. Digeen recounts a Civil War era tale about Merrimack threats and New York officials seeking deferment. A delegation sought President Lincoln for relief, claiming substantial value and wartime needs. The account includes names and tensions between government revenues and war costs, reflecting a humorous yet pointed memory.
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