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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1888

Page

4

Divorce Suit Fails In Cloud County Woman Seeks Decree

An article notes a Cloud County woman’s divorce suit against her husband for laziness, with the court deciding not to set a precedent that would dissolve families. The piece then shifts to political commentary on alliances, government, and tax debates, referencing figures and events in a broad critique of Democratic policies.

Cloud County Samuel J. ‘Tilden Aase Our Fathers Snd

Wichita Banking Leaders Foresee Western Growth Boom

A Wichita banking president receives a letter from Boston praising Wichita as a future great western city. The writer cites eastern capital confidence, Oklahoma prospects, and new Turton car works investment. Western financiers forecast vast rail and livestock trade, boosting Wichita packing and manufacturing while challenging Kansas City markets.

Wichita Bostor New England Selho Oklahoma Kansas City Paine Turton Car Works Sys Imsoem Corporation New Eng Wickita Wichita Exen Htallots Wonderuil

Prospects and politics in Southwestern Kansas and Iowa

The Southwestern Kansas reports show uneven crop prospects with several counties reporting adequate conditions while others cite seed shortages for planters. Spring prospects look good despite soil dryness, and governors veto influenced policy tensions surface amid anti poverty debates. Iowa Republicans plan early mobilization for Seawright Allison’s presidential bid at the January convention.

Tarden Pstrone Kansa Stevens, Scatt Stanstar Mente Grant Merton Moxkgemint Hamilton Lane Wichita Kearney Clark Sewand Greeley Haskell Gray

Great Strike Ties Railroads in National Labor Debate

The piece argues that railroad engineers face wage and work risk issues amid a broader strike threat on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy line. It discusses labor versus capital, the distribution of wealth, and the influence of labor combines, warning against arbitrary wage setting and urging natural economic laws to prevail. It also notes Fort Smith Arkansas considering river improvements and contends protectionism influences on employment and industry.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Erin C. B Arthur Brotherlood of Stade Fort Smith Arkansas

Wichita Dispatcher Tales and Rail Talks on City Sewerage

A Wichita Scribbler column mixes civic debate on whether the city should own sewerage with rail industry chatter. Officials discuss Kansas cyclones, political nominees, and plans for the Wichita & Western railroad, while Judge Geo. T. Anthony is praised as a strong gubernatorial candidate within the Republican camp.

Prentis Newton Kansas Superintendent Hill Wichita & Western Railroad Wichita & Western Wichita State of Wes Wiehita H.C. Slus Register of Deeds Office Judge Slues Arkanasna Eagim Wiedge Republican Party Geo. T. Anethony

Republicans Urge Permanent Clubs Across Nation

The North American Review's March issue carries a chorus of Republican leaders urging permanent clubs to sustain party principles beyond campaigns. Gov Alger, Henry Cabot Lodge, William Phelps, and Senators Chandler and Edmunds advocate incorporation under state law to spread republican truths and support ethical political education in cities like this district.

North American Review Alger Michigan William Walter Phelps Henry Cabot Lodge Edmunds Chandler Aldrich John Foster Republican Party New York Willian Phelps Stenhouaes Slonecker Kearsas Clule Eliiby Henry May Club Ereter Lea Rewt Tarantine Fauet Weil

Wichita Trade Board Dedicates New Home in March

A Wichita board of trade meeting marks the informal dedication of its new building with speeches and prominent invitees. The report notes significant property damages from recent storms and wind across Kansas, with emphasis on impacts near Colorado and California.

Elferade Times Wichita Board of Trae Board of Trade Benlilitar Uns Tse

Kansas Excursion Rates Mentioned In Western States Paper

Fragmented OCR notes discuss excursion rates between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers and Chicago toward western territories. Mentions line activities and terms of travel with scattered references to places and schedules, but many words unreadable, implying a general discussion of fare terms and routes.

Missouri Misuse Chicago Kansas Indore Central

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