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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1888

Page

2

Pratt City Celebrates Victory Over Saratoga and Iuka

Pratt City rejoices after being declared victorious over Saratoga and Iuka. The National Baseball League Convention ends without a Kansas City franchise decision. A dairy convention is planned in Topeka on the 20th. Mattie Brunner is found guilty. Weather report notes light to fresh easterly winds, warmer, with rain or snow possible in Missouri and Kansas.

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Pratt County Seat Victory Sparks Jubilant Rally

Pratt county residents celebrate a long county election contest ending with the Pratt seat decision. Growth from rail expansion and new depots boosted towns. banks closed after results as thousands moved to Pratt. National baseball talks end with unresolved franchise stance and revised scoring rules.

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Topeka Topics and National Tariff Debate Highlights

The piece reports a Topeka dairy gathering with Kansas Farmer editor in charge, notes Atlantic & Pacific railroad issues amid strikes, and covers Bragg and a high profile trial verdict. It also discusses the tariff bill battle in Washington with Randall and Mills factions, internal revenue conflicts, wool and sugar interests, and political maneuvering ahead of votes. The narrative blends local notices with national policy intrigue and a sensational crime case involving forced prostitution.

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CROWN PRINCE FEARS LOSS OF LIFE IN LARYNX CANCER

Berlin reports indicate the German crown prince’s cancer is incurable with microscopic tests by Prof Waldmires showing laryngeal erosion. Officials acknowledge no hope for recovery, expect possible death, and note the prince may return to Berlin for his final days if feasible.

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Canadian Club Banquet Honors Treaty Commissioners

The Canadian Club of New York hosted a banquet at the Hotel Harrington to mark the completion of treaty arrangements. Dignitaries included Mayor Townsend, ex Governor Chamberlain, General Porter, Sir Alexander Galt, and bankers from Chemical Bank and Western National. Secretary Bayard’s message urged mutual conciliation and cautious passage of the treaty. President Wiman opened with remarks on arbitration easing a long rivalry.

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Confident freight actions and strikes across lines

The article reports tensions as freight houses prepare to receive merchandise, with Quincy's switching halt by Wabash engineers and non union crews operating. Powderly appeals for support for Lehigh Valley miners, urging aid to sustain families during the Pennsylvania strike, while Mississippi and Confederate monument funding receive attention in state capitals. A Belgian telegraphy experiment using an aerial balloon and lanterns demonstrates a mixed electric optic signaling method for Morse code transmission.

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