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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1888
Page
4
The Chicago gathering resumes with renewed harmony as Republicans praise a disciplined convention. Their platform pledges include honest currency, national safeguards, protection of American workers, tariff support, and a push for a strong merchant marine while opposing further Chinese labor importation.
A letter from a former soldier praises General Harrison and argues his character qualifies him for office. The piece lists anticipated early cabinet choices including Sawer G Blaine as secretary of state and John Sherman as secretary of the treasury, with other names tied to Navy War and Attorney General roles. It recounts the General's wartime leadership, care for soldiers, and moral stance, noting a Sabbath school connection and expectations about influencing temperance.
On a Saturday in Mira Roberts Co Texas a widow and her son were linked to an elopement with Squire. The duo was pursued via telegraph and captured in Canadian. The widow, over sixteen, was held on $200 bail as Wheeler tried to kill her. Squire was found not guilty. Election news notes county seat contests and a potential new town Bennett. Heavy rain refreshed grass. editorials discuss Harrizon and party politics.
The piece surveys support for Benjamin Harrison and Levi P. Morton as a unified Republican ticket. It cites praise from The Globe-Democrat and The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, praising Harrison's record and Morton’s eastern strength. It notes endorsements from The Kansas City Journal and others, while touching on party dynamics, regional appeal, and anticipated campaign success in 1896.
An imperfect report mentions Monewur Jones nicknamed Whisky Jim amid a county water dispute and a series of incidents. It cites incidents of hydrobchia bites, dog mauling, and police activity in Newton and surrounding areas. The text references Ottawa and Winfield papers, a Topeka designer, and a Lawrence Journal item about a touring musical artist, with scattered remarks on prices and demographics.
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