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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1889

Page

4

Kansas and national politics swirl in St Louis dispatches

A lengthy, fragmentary chronicle from St Louis and Topeka columns describes claims and counterclaims about Kansas influence in national politics. It references Muriock, Wanamaker, and shifts of attention among Indiana New York and other delegations, plus a Topeka Capital note on metropolitan police and business districts. The piece also covers hydrophobia cure chatter, Centennial funding debates, and emerging emigration trends toward Kansas and Oklahoma.

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Patrick’s Ireland view opens in ancient faith debate

Containing a dense mix of passages on St Patrick’s independence from Rome, early Irish Christian history, and a comparison with Cyril and Methodius. The piece argues against legends doubting Patrick’s existence while noting Rome’s waning influence in Britain and the role of druids and poets in conversion. It weaves in local labor unrest and a sweeping view of modernization.

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Tragic Hanging Near Anthony Farm Ends Life

Anthony Bepatwenn Cobb, about 42, hanged himself in a barn on the George Carruthers farm six miles northwest of Anthony. Despondent over his wife’s illness and job fears, he left a wife and five children. He had moved to the area this month from San Jose Illinois. The body was discovered by his sons at breakfast and lowered by a later helper. funeral set for 2 PM at the family home with burial in Anthony cemetery.

Anthony William Cobb Lee Sam George Carruthers Livi Len Mr. Cobb San Jose Maxon County Ilinois Hoe Herald Herold Conway Springs

England Seizes Indian State Amid Plot Claims

An English move claims seizure of Cashmere province amid alleged plot to murder a British agent at the Maharajah’s court. The British allege curtain papers from the late Cashmere premier prove the plot, while critics call these accusations a pretext for annexation and imperial control of vast territories near Turkestan and Afghanistan.

Cashiers Cassanere India Turkestan Afchenistan

Beef Combination Drives Uniform Legislation Effort

Following a joint convention of butchers and cattle growers in St. Louis, lawmakers in Missouri Kansas Nebraska Texas Illinois Iowa and Arkansas consider uniform bills to suppress the dressed beef business. Delegates carry inspection bills to coordinate action next year aiming to curb price manipulation by Chicago and Kansas City interests and to end discriminatory railroad rates. The effort seeks lawful, people‑oriented reform against price gouging in meat transport and sale.

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Kansas Kollary and Invaders Paid At Topeka Water

The text notes a total invasion-related payment of 1,102 for Topeka water, with a remarkable aggregate sum of 1,115,082 5S. Lawrence chickens react to conference news, while Athiene Re fector references Republican dynamics in Laserenwarth and Democratic comparisons. Farmers sowing mata appear.

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End of life tragedy and local incidents reported

A fragmented report recalls William Cobb ending his life by hanging in a barn after a period of ill health in his wife’s home area six miles from a town. The piece cites Republican coverage and notes other local happenings including a postal accident, court actions, and a pending bond election.

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