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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1888

Page

2

The German Dead Draw Thousands at Late Emperor Remains

Thousands gathered to view the fallen emperor in a snowbound cathedral as floral offerings shrouded the altar in a sea of white. Prince William oversaw arrangements while emperors and courtiers attended, the scene marked by solemn rites and questions about the new era.

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Smelting of Wag Wash engineers precedes Wabash Q transfer

March 4 meeting at Q receivership where General McNulta oversaw a telegram indicating the Wabash would accept all freight and cars offered by the Q to the Burlington route. Discussions noted coordination with Rock Island and Northwestern to interchange freight, amid ongoing route partnerships and timbers district movements.

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Work of Fiends and Fire at Columbus

A chaotic night: Courema Martos festival ends in a murder plot at Broad Kieve bridge with a brutal attack on a keeper and bride, resulting in multiple deaths and arrests amid a community shaken by violence. A separate blaze at the Karkeyr Muggy company plant in Columbus damages the main building and adjacent structures, with s fire burning several units and causing extensive scorch damage.

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After the Storm

Reports describe widespread travel disruption from a late winter storm. Trains halted along the New York Central and Western divisions with no movement toward Syracuse or Pittsburgh. Telegraph and telegraph line repairs underway from Philadelphia to Washington as crews battle downed poles and wind damaged wires. Twenty five lives feared lost near a Delaware breakwater as emboldened storms threaten coastal areas.

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Snowbound Streets Bring City to Halt in Early March

Smightly better aspec t in New York amid heavy snowfalls. Rail service suspended and carriages scarce as sleighs and carts become primary transport. Four feet of snow blankets streets. coal supply strained and authorities warn of worsening conditions with trains delayed and partial closures.

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Damaged text reports a Chicago freight dispute and halted moves

A garbled OCR page recounts a Chicago Freight movement dispute involving the Milwaukee and St. Paul line. Officials clash over handling freight cars and train movements near Wester Avenue as a joint engineer committee resists certain shipments.

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Secretary Binter Reports Burlington Trail Westward

Chicago March 14. Secretary M L Bixter of the general grievance committee of the Burlington railroad reports amid meetings with firemen that workers along the line from Chicago to Creston and Lincoln are determined to stand firm against concessions. Freight and passenger service shrink as engineers are scarce while the company offers incentives to lure workers west, with defections and layoff rumors spreading across the West Division.

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Disastrous Freight Wreck on New Jersey Central Line

A deadly freight wreck occurred on the New Jersey Central line near Bergen Point. A long freight train derailed after a bridge incident, causing splinters and chaos as cars scattered along tracks. No passenger injuries reported. causative action disrupted westbound service while repairs proceeded.

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Convicted for Embezzlement in Washington March

A corrupted report describes a longtime public official facing accusations of embezzlement and engaging in stock dealings. The document references Cyrus F Benedict and ties the charges to a broad political context and recent Senate correspondence.

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Missouri Pacific in Suit Over Tourist Train Route

Samuel Vandergrift led a party of tourists toward Washington territory and sued Missouri Pacific for non fulfillment of contact. The article alleges the claim was publicity stoked by a rival line and outlines the party's journey via Pueblo Colorado to Portland Oregon with a special excursion car.

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Beebe Faces Charges After Notorious Mortgage Theft

Nebraskan suspect Beebe is bound over on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses after a long pretrial in police court. He allegedly mortgaged personal property, mostly hours and wagons, and fled with money and goods. Multiple cases and witnesses were referenced as hearings continued.

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