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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1889

Page

2

Nebraska Inspection Bill and Texas Truss Measure Debated

A mixed newsletter item reports the Nebraska inspection bill adopted as favoring packing interests and a Texas measure prohibiting truss use. The weather bulletin records March conditions with temperatures from 42 to 65, varying winds, and barometer readings amid a broader regional forecast.

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Convention Debates Texas Trust Bill and Beef Inquiry

A Texas convention debates a trust bill and an inspection measure linked to beef and pork practices. The committee reviews resolutions on trusts and trade restrictions, with Missouri and Nebraska mentions and consideration of state charter penalties and enforcement.

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Meat Inspection Bill Debate Shifts to Public Health

In a heated session lawmakers debated a bill mandating inspectors for cattle sheep and swine across counties to ensure safe meat for human consumption. Key figures from Illinois Minnesota Iowa Indiana and Missouri clashed over inspection scope and pricing as the measure survived a lengthy tally vote into the early hours.

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Dawsons Murder and Seemingly Linked Scandal Surface

The coroner jury will reconvene for Lawson murders as McDawn's house is policed. MeDow's wife fled with their baby after a quarrel. Investigators claim MeDow had illicit ties to Captain Dawson's maid, tracked by a detective, with Dawson's family remaining in focus. Messages of sympathy pour in as funeral attendance is reported. Evasive rate manipulations by freight agents persist despite penalties, while a railroad annual meeting features scrutiny of dividends.

CyAntestos Lawson Imurders Anti Norrow Ctie Umde McDawn MeDow Captain Dawson Flo Ag Assumition Hone Cartieteal Sarviers Northeup Charleston Dobu Moot St Augusting Florida Secesse Sisters of Mercy Convent of Our Lady of Mercy Hall Just

Parnell Speaks at London Meeting in St James Hall

Mr Morley presided over a mass meeting honoring Parnell at St James Hall London. Gladstone absent for health. Parnell denounced Times and Attorney General Webster, urged united action against Balfour government policy toward Ireland. Parnell praised meetings for Irish unity and condemned oppression under seven years of firm government.

London Lexpos Morley Parnell St. James’ Hall Gladstone London Times Webster England Scotland Ireland M Balfour Aman Times Lord Carnarvan Lord Carnarvon Lord Salishury Ienerace Agsip Gopertment Pettivonta Walt Uix Charles Russell Timex Dardell

Twine Trust Tightens Grip on Farmers Amid Shortage

Mixer Minnesota dispatch reports the binding twine cartel tightening its hold on farmers. Dealers say stock is bought up, prices up, and last year’s prices replaced by higher costs. Farmers urged to boycott the twine. Dakota Farmers’ Alliance reports the same pattern nationwide. A frontier farmer buyer of old twine was revealed as a trust agent. The situation threatens wheat harvest quality without proper twine supplies.

Trust Minneapolis

Indiana G A R Opens Annual Encampment With 2000 Delegates

March 18 report from the Indiana department of the Grand Army of the Republic notes about 2,000 delegates attend the opening. National Commander Warner arrived to a hearty greeting and spoke briefly. The department lists 450 posts, 24,722 members, 2,551 new members since the last encampment, 4,060 additions from other states and reinstatements, 360 five veterans relieved, 742 members and families aided, 365 non-members relieved, a relief fund of 5,201, and post funds and property totaling 90,087 with total receipts of 7, the year.

Indiana G. A Department of the Grand Army of the Republic Warner Lince

Three at a time erupt at St Nicholas colliery disaster

A boiler explosion at the St Nicholas colliery near Milroy City at one today wrecked the boiler house and a blacksmith shop. Mrs Louis Hoffman and her child died, while James Delaney, Nicholas Warren, Edward Seltzer, Patrick Warner, and Edward Wants were severely injured.

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G A R Encampment Honors In Kansas Event

March 18 Euronta Kansas second day of G A R state encampment marks election of Henry Booth Larned as department commander and Ith Collins Sabetha as senior commander. Evening session ongoing as reports of spirited proceedings and notable attendance emerge. A separate item notes a lethal clash in Minnesota and various notices from around the country.

Euronta Kan Sest Henry Booth Larned Ith Collins Sabetha Senor Comander

People of Renown Parade of Curious Figures

A garbled item lists various celebrities and odd characters. It mentions Jerre Form collecting pictures, Glanstose tired of photographs, Apa Tanmors described as well built and quiet, and Hallucinations of other figures. References to a playwright inmate and a Salisbury cathedral visit appear amid disjointed phrases.

Jerre Form Bhinawit Glanstose Anosher Polae Apa Tanmors Basaier Caurants Middietown Axyla Marcesere Aisa Mus Lvcus Hirzr

Blaine's Boos: Mianne book profits and volume sales

The article examines Blaine's political book profits from the first volume selling about 75,000 copies after an initial run of 75,000 and a second volume with 75,000 printed. It discusses why second volumes lag firsts due to common subscribe patterns, noting publisher royalties and potential future sales, plus reflections on Blaine's prospects and library value.

Mianne Augusta Blaine Bar Harbor

Graceful Walkers and the Modern Woman’s Stride

A Kan sas City Times writer critiques female pedestrians technicalizing gait and dress. Observations contrast graceful walking with awkward foot placement and the impracticality of French heels, noting stride lengths and a sample from a city dry goods establishment. The piece playfully examines how women negotiate mud and fashion in public spaces.

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Washington's Death Reported From Quinsy and Bleeding

The Birmingham Age Herald outlines Dr W Dick as George Washington's consulting physician during his fatal illness. It notes illness begins Friday night with quinsy, followed by heavy bleeding, enemas, and vapor inhalations. Washington dies about twenty four hours after the first attack, with discussion of medical practices of the era.

Birmingham Ala Age Herald Sacastor W. Dick George Washington Washington Ber Blondieter Migit Weeling Bia Coustry Sara

Bargains on Ladies and Infants Shoes Promised

Special sale advertises ladies genuine hand French kid boots and shoes from four to five dollars. Includes infant shoes in multiple widths and sizes 00 up. Men’s and ladies styles offered, with 200 pair discounted from three to seven dollars per pair.

The Old Maid and the Hong Kong Letter

A wrinkled tale of love postponed and a vow of single life ends when a mother reads a fragile bundle of aged letters from a past romance. A distant oath and family pressure collide as the suitor’s return triggers memories, regrets, and a final choice.

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