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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1888

Page

2

Funeral preparations and oath scene in imperial Germany

Foreign affairs coverage details the Crown Prince and army taking the oath to Emperor Frederick, descriptions of the coffin and remains, and the wealth and appearance of the new emperor. Reports note public venue, ceremonies, and reactions amid the funeral period with weather and crowd observations.

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Governors Favor Arbitration Board in Rail Strike View

Two governors, Martin of Kansas and Thayer of Nebraska, urged arbitration in railway labor disputes. Martin warned that blocking railways would paralyze commerce and affect 1,884 Kansans, calling for compulsory arbitration and licensing of locomotive engineers. Thayer supported mediation and a state arbitration board to resolve the strike and ensure public safety.

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Tragedy of Hichter and Louisa Schmitt in Kratzville

In Evayevnne Indiana, March 12, a man named Hichter killed Louisa Schmitt then shot himself at the home of Richter near Kratzville. Miss Schmitt, 17, was the daughter of Fred Schmitt. Hichter had pursued her despite her refusals, and the crime followed failed marriage coercion. Neighbors found the bodies. Richter's sister and two children were present in the house. Richter, a son of a noted figure, owned real estate valued around 4,000, much of it in Monn wt. The report notes a contested will and a prior life of study in Leipzig, Germany.

Evayevnne Ind Kratzville Hichter Lewis Richter Louisa Schmitt Lily Ani Bine Phe Mal Rickier Mixs Aho Hit Hielster Richter Aldotce Muirry Hing Btvite UTA TV Leipsie Conarrvatore Germany Jacl Richter Elie Varilorbung Louies Fred Seki

Double killing in Kentucky sparks feud between rival merchants

News from Papvcan Kentucky reports a deadly daytime feud at New Era riverfront. Rufus Kitrell and Louis Ernistein, rival merchants, faced a violent confrontation after Kitrell’s group stormed Ernistein’s store. Shots killed Kitrell’s son and wounded Ernistein, with a tense pursuit and a family feud escalating as authorities struggle to contain the violence.

Papvcan Gilbert Tennessee Rufus “Kittell Louis Ernistein George Kitrell Hufus Wilson Ernistein Kitrell Weas Kittell Meyer Ernistien Louis’ Son Kitrelly Kittrell Heulstien St. Louis Tennessed Packet Company Bartios Kenestens Jourger Kitteell

Police Court notes mix of crimes and resolutions

The court docket records drunkenness acquittal for George W, a vagrant Riley Garrison found guilty, Ed Gilbert discharged, Chinaman injury dispute, Ballle Washington and two others jailed for fines. Multiple probate and marriage licenses, divorces, and indictments noted alongside a fatal peritonitis claim and a bridge-train disaster report.

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Extravagant Funerals and Gas Fired Engines in New York

A late 19th century column reports on gas fired stoves and mixers, praising natural gas for cleanliness and control. It contrasts lavish funeral carriage customs in tenement districts with the high costs carriers impose for mourners. The item blends utility notes with social commentary on urban life and extravagance.

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