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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1888
Page
5
A large Republican rally at the courthouse draws prominent speakers and a mixed crowd of workers and leaders. The event highlights protectionist themes, party unity, and anticipated November elections, with names like Harrison Morton and Col. Lewis featured amid broad public attention.
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Derby residents observe two 36 foot wheels testing water power using arches and paddles. The Culver Crow Water Power Company plans Wichita operations with 10 000 capital to harness Arkansas River power. Experimental data suggests substantial horsepower potential and scalable dam and flume designs for multiple wheels. An Eagle observer noted seven revolutions per minute with 10 inches of water, implying about 137 horsepower per paddle under one scenario.
A late night scare drove the fire department to Lawrence and Douglas in response to an alarm from box 3S. No fire was found after inspections. neighbors quickly extinguished a small alley trash fire. A mixup with the alarm box and a stuck door stroke caused a misread signal, prompting a lengthy response and street congestion. The nearby Simson residence suffered minor damage to a closet partition, with Mr. Simson insured for 600. Residents remained unsettled as officials traced the faulty call and the mistaken box.
A woman accused of attempted self harm asked courts to keep her identity private. She reportedly took laudanum Thursday night in a domestic dispute and was found before daybreak. A physician treated her for most of the night. she remained in bed but out of danger and not fully recovered.
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