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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1888
Page
2
A report highlights a brighter outlook with fewer failures in the United States and Canada. It notes insurance firms barred from state business and lists new charters filed with the secretary of state. A Hillman case jury is mentioned amid weather updates and market reviews from New York and Missouri.
Albuquer que March 6 The conductors and brakemen strike on the Atlantic and Pacific line has shut down operations along the entire route. West bound passengers are diverted to California via Southern Pacific. About 700 men are affected and paid per mile. Union leadership cites unfair wage orders from a Georgia superintendent as a primary grievance.
The Topeka items report insurers applying for authority in Kansas including The Anglo Nevada of Ran Fredsen and others. It notes a Kansas City Mutual Fire Insurance company report status, and lists several new charters filed by Pratt lumber and grain, Janction Cay creamery, and other entities. A Hillman insurance case in U S court begins with evidence and is expected to last about three weeks.
A March 2 report states the National Hareball League reached a pact with the Brotherhood of Tase Ball Players to cap salaries at more than $2.00, while personal contracts could be made omitting the limit. The note shows the Johns Seas and American stipulations as the salary cap was discussed.
New York dispatch reports Senator Mills criticizing his party for the tax bill as conservative and fair. He suggests the measure may pass with a slender majority despite defections from some Democrats and Republicans, noting anticipated votes from several states and predicting revenue impacts.
The grand jury reported no grounds for an indictment against Gould and Sage after careful review. The text notes opposition from Gould’s opponents, claims of economic manipulation, and mentions the broader context of labor, industry, and a local incident at Guluken ferry where Mr Wary escaped harm though a wheel failure occurred. Counterfeit arrests in Midland and related details are also touched.
William Roath of Feronta was arrested for assault and alleged mistreatment of his 11 year old daughter. He appeared before Judge Benast today on charges including beating and omitting family duties. Clang noted by Nancy Booth. His wife was bound over to district court in a separate matter.
From Loypox England March 2 reports alarming condition of the German crown prince and possible postponement of court receptions. Prince of Wales leaves Revierra for London. Chamberlain cables Washington about U S fisheries dispute. Fleur de la Mere sinks off Cayenne with many dead. Salisbury vows opposition to Ferdinand deposition. Germany to move crown prince to Berlin. Liberal gains celebrated in Deptford. Also Italy Russia and Kansas City strike news plus local items from Rich Hill.
Charles Hudson and Woodson Freeman, accused Mapitia train robber, were moved to the El Paso county jail. Paso Del Norte Indi was not extradited but left voluntarily, stating he could establish his case. Judge Falvey ordered further proceedings and referred the case to President Cleveland and Secretary Bayard for action on extradition.
Sheriff and officers captured K Mundy in Ponia Texas as he fled from Mount Carmel Illinois. Mundy, a postal clerk, was accused of tampering with mail vans and was taken to the local jail for questioning. Additional charges and statements are pending as authorities connect him to earlier crimes and assess flight details.
A fractured report describes a boxing bout where MAVLIN defeats FARRELL in a startling match. The text is garbled with names and places unclear, but the result centers on a knockout by MAVLIN against FARRELL amid a noisy venue.
Pratt Kansas March 2 The election removing the county seat from Tuka to Pratt City passed by 1 157 in favor ending a bitter war that lasted over pie vests with armed factions and court battles. The contest centered on moving seats between Pratt and Tuka with prior Supreme Court dismissals. Officials expect no further trouble after Pratt’s overwhelming victory.
A vivid field report describes the fly gallery above the stage with ropes, rails, and shifting scenery. It captures crew work, curtain operations, and the sensory heat, perfumes, and sweat as actors and stagehands prepare the first act. The piece also mentions performers, managers, and local exhibitors listed in the surrounding notices.
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses weed features, poetic imagery, and stylistic critique. Numerous garbled words obscure concrete facts or events. No identifiable people, places, dates, or organizations are clearly readable.
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