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Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1889

Page

2

More Homesteading and City Plans Stir Guthrie News

Settlers advance to freeholder status by cultivating land and improving property with a year of residency required to entitle homesteaders to citizenship. The plan gains strong support as discussions unfold and officials prepare to vote on how Guthrie’s mayor was chosen along with local officer elections for the Kansas Loyal Legion. Weather bulletin notes a cool May day with a high of 62 and a low of 87, plus general winds and barometer readings.

Guthrie The Kansas Loyal Legion—General News Weather Bulletin Stewal

May Becomes Citizens Plan For Chickasaw Settlement

A proposed plan to settle Chickasaw land seeks citizen status for settlers. It envisions cultivation of a quarter vedhiom, recruitment of labor, and development at Cutukase parila with military restrictions, while noting strong interest from participants and support from Fort Hill residents.

Eitigen Citiern Cutukase Parila Thoasuide Arkratstane Feds Aemain Mount Sporealin

Deserter Bainbridge recaptured under old guard arrest

A strange cage reveal led to John Bainbridge's recapture in Washington after escape from Leavenworth prison. Bainbridge, held since 1876 for desertion, fled through various jobs before meeting a guard named Boyer who later faced punishment. Bainbridge vows vengeance on the betrayer as local authorities detain him. Public debt and treasury figures accompany the report.

Washington Ape John Bainhenge Leavenworth Kan Boyer Bainbridge

PARNELLS TESTIMONY IN PARLIAMENT CROSS EXAMINATION SUMMARY

Parnell testifies on political agitation and Irish World fund mentions. Cross examination covers Mooney ties, alleged newspaper tributes, and the aim to destroy landlordism without aiding Fenian coalitions. Attacks on strategy include references to Ireland and parliamentary funds, with Parnell denying direct involvement with some figures.

Parnell Parnell Commission Crise Sa Pursell Gener Webster Parcell Charles Hussell Tarhelilis Jr. Parnell Moony Trans Atlasti Mooney Muder Wit- Yew Pauld Ford Air Ireland McDavitt John Leary Dewey Prestin Pinerty Alexander Gruip Jeane Lynn Mess England Troy Leane Studrnrot

Southern cotton interests discuss bagging substitutes and mill protection

Avorsts Ga May 1 report on a Southern manufacturers meeting called by President Hickman to review cotton industry conditions. Georgia, North and South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana discussed a permanent Southern cotton manufacturers organization, mill construction with protection, and substituting cotton bagging for jute. They advocated government aid and market control, with plans for a headquarters at Atlanta and subsidies for ports to Central and South America.

Avorsts Hickman South Georgia North Carolinia South Carolina Alabama Tennessee Louis mx Iso Shanghai South America Mexico United States of America Manchester England Angtats Central Southerica Georgia Farmers’ Alliance Jerinie and ‘Alliance Fitalion Corte

Fire destroys Windsor Theater after midnight blaze

May 1 Chicago’s Windsor Theater on the north bank suffered a fast, total loss after a fire broke out shortly after midnight. Three to five people were injured, one seriously, as walls collapsed. Reports mention a wrecked theater and remains transported to New York for ex-President Lasedo’s funeral entourage.

Windsor Theater

Wreck Victims Identified as Names From Chicago Area

A Hamilton wreck recovery today yielded partial identifications of waterlogged items and remains. Names linked to Chicago include Keth Beverly N Morgan and Winslow on blade, with other items tied to Grovey Gramatte and family. Five doctors examined bodies. seven women and two children identified, others undetermined. Spanish American Banquet noted in New York with flags of South American republics. Fatal quarrel among Negroes in Bassas Crys results in one death and injuries. Lake Shore earnings report shows net $710,546 for May 1 year.

A. M. Johnson The Houston Post Association KE Yautis Fice Camoel Harry Smythe Hamilton Tamintes Ont Beverly Morgan Chicago Silver Wateh Winslow Grovey ‘Gramatte Chicago David ‘Orante Hallo Rackakee Thooses Crick 5Grick Gesten Scheu New Yoas Brunswick Noble New York

Pleasant Surprise Aboard English Warship

A tale narrated by Ed R Pritchard tells of a Second Lieutenant aboard an English warship during a voyage to the Mediterranean. When a man overboard alarm sounded, Boatswain Bostedacky rescued a fellow sailor, earning praise for courage and promptness despite later embarrassment over the praise.

Prnjalza Ed R Pritchard Arkansaw Osr Bttledac-ky Boste Peesib Horstine Ohip Gallast Lisutenast Mate Hall

Millinery department announces clearance sales and new stocks

The shop touts a large millinery force ready to meet demand with first class trimming and alterations offered. They advertise hats below typical milliner prices, from French organdies to late arrivals, plus cheap French patterns and remaining wraps at very low prices. Open Monday with early hours and country delivery emphasized.

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A Woman’s Plea for Equal Wives and Husbands Roles

A lengthy essay mocks double standards on marriage duties detailing a wife’s daily grind and a husband’s lack of empathy. It critiques industrial era domestic burdens, calling for shared labor and recognition of wives’ sacrifices. The piece cites social norms, literature references, and moral arguments to urge equitable behavior at home.

Camgling Travelers Exhortation On Card Playing Habit

A dated, fragmented plea describes traveling workers in Nebraska towns where gambling on cards corrupts time and focus. The narrator urges restraint, recounting encounters with lumber traders and traveler's groups, and warns of the moral cost of gaming in transit.

Nebraska

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