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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1888
Page
2
The Trade Review notes fair general outlook with brighter spots in a few areas. It cites a drop in business failures from the prior week and the previous year while detailing storm-related disruptions and subdued exchanges across eastern states.
The Berlin funeral for Kin geroe William occurred in cold weather with thousands along Unter den Linden. Troops stood four deep, windows were crowded with mourners, and Emperor Frederick did not attend due to the cold. The ceremony at the cathedral included Keagel’s sermon and a large military procession to the mausoleum. The Pope’s letter to Frederick expresses sorrow and a pledge of enduring friendship.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy postpones the rate advance previously set for March to April due to gate trouble. The delay is to allow whippers and Peleget crews time to adjust, with a likelihood that other western lines will follow suit.
Jerome C Markle, a noted thief sought by Palmyra Missouri for burglary and bail jumping, was arrested by Policeman Wielandt in Castox. A fierce pursuit occurred as officers recovered jewelry and a diamond, with Markle linked to multiple robberies across several towns. He faces transfer to Palmyra. bail history and a history of disguises and detective work noted.
Reports from multiple railroad centers describe intensified engineer and fireman strikes on the Atchison system and related lines. Vice President Smith urges restraint and orderly action, while rail managers anticipate adjustments to passenger service and scaled efforts to protect shipments as talks continue.
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee refused a private burial for Josie McCullen who died by suicide in Chicago. She will likely be buried in un consecrated Calvary cemetery after authorities investigated and found no ground for special permission. The report notes church rules restricting such burials and mentions family wishes to inter beside her mother and sister.
The article explains two kinds of cameos, shell and stone, noting shells are common in Africa and Brazil and stones in Oberstein and Idar. It covers layering, color, and the trade routes to Britain and the United States, then details tooling, color processes, and expert engraving steps used by lapidaries to produce and finish cameos and the challenges of authentic color and durability.
The State vs W H Dunn dominated the judge Walker courtroom as witnesses and defendants faced charges of polmmins and beating a wife with related cases and arrests. Multiple defendants including Jennie Blackburn and Jack later faced charges or warrants for assault, prostitution, theft, and gambling. A separate trial of Poll lart proceeded with postponements, and Kate Castleton performed Crazy Peel at the Crawford Grand, along with a children’s matinee and ticket promotions.
Last evening a gathering of friends at Jatin Jacob’s pleasant home near Topeka celebrated his fiftieth birthday with cheerful merriment. Attendees shared a simple supper and lively conversations amid warm reminiscences and gentle jokes.
Fragmented OCR text notes shifts in rail and shipping services affecting routes such as CK and railway hubs. Mentions of Kansas City and Chicago appear as listed connections amid unclear lines about schedules and consumer notices.
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