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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1889

Page

5

Indignant push to hide land frauds and overstepped authority

A Chicagoan vows to prove federal overreach in a probe sparked by alleged land fraud schemes. Attorney General and inspector promises action as Hobbs delivers Guthrie report amid general news coverage. Weather bulletin from Wisconsin area notes warm temperatures around 75, with calm to windy south winds, cloudy intervals, and barometer readings.

Attorney General Hobbs Guthrie— General News

Indignation in Oklahoma City Over Company Action

Fragments report uproar in Oklahoma City tied to Bousinole Company actions. Text references attempts to seize a town and block an investigation while efforts to publish details of upcoming events continue amid pressure from opposing groups.

Oklahoma City Aroued Ly Acta The Bousinole Company Weranisa Cts

Fraudulent Entries In Oklahoma Land Opening Probed

A Chicago man claims government officers exploited land openings in Oklahoma. George W. Cole says he met with Attorney General Miller and discussed deputy misconduct, urging a full investigation and appeals to higher authorities.

WaAssingros George W. Cole Chicago Oklahomon Miller Marshal Jones Kansas Cole Furehher Nevtles Oklahoma Sau Howevr Noble Texneta Lin Brunk

United States Invites Fort Worth Visit for President

A large diplomatic mission from the United States plans a visit to Fort Worth to discuss a presidential invitation and ongoing relations with Mexico. The event features formal communications from high officials and the prospect of strengthening cross border ties amid related policy discussions.

United States Fort Worek Mexico Cleo Eliiterss Texas Thex Trillan Moxico Jens Venus Mixton Uiar Jastedetel Mariacal Wilelele Allatme Fort Worth Republic Tyans

Crop Bulletin Reports Generally Favorable Weather With Cool Delays

Weather this week was cooler than normal across most regions, delaying growth but easing prior temperature excess. Precipitation was below normal with scattered heavy rains in Virginia and New England, while Ohio and Dakota saw drought. Cotton growth slows in the south while northern states report a ten day advance and generally favorable conditions in New England and the mid-Atlantic.

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Trial verdict in Mawes case ends with death penalty

The May 4 report from AttistSatta Ala notes the eleventh day of the Mawes trial concluding with a guilty verdict and death penalty. Hawes accepts conviction as jurors return to court after the judge’s charge amid broad public support and possible appeal.

Thistisattas Ala Mawes Mr. Hawking Jefferson County Supreme Court Joige Green Suprene

Edmond Town Planners Elect slate and survey plans

The city of Edmond selected W E Drum as mayor W G Wiggins as clerk and James Martin as treasurer plus trustees John W Aliman John W Hardesty M D Birge W H Foote Dr Moon and E G Townsend. The board directed survey of a town and 2x14 lots with a declaratory statement filed at the land office. Public wells, school lot sites, and lumber stocks are reported as the town grows amid prairie country.

Edmond W. E. Drum W. G. Wiggins James Martin John W. Aliman John W. Hardesty M D. Birge W. H. Foote Dr. Moon E. G. Townsend Board of Trustees Land Office F Ind United States

Arcade Offers Bargains At The Arcade In Wichita

A reader is urged to compare prices at the Arcade and buy many items there for less money. The ad claims an 8.50 price for a beaded wrap, 18 cent ribbed undershirts, 25 cent linen handkerchiefs, 40 cent corsets, 63 cent trimmed ladies wear, and 25 cent sateens, all cheaper than other local houses.

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Arcade pricing claim and promotional tease

A promotional note suggests the arcade offers very low prices on items priced around 81 00 or 200. It encourages readers to compare past battles and critical comparisons while asserting the arcade will save customers money with the lowest price.

Bargains at Arcade Store Listing Various Fabrics and Goods

Read Carefully these Bargains featuring real mohair dress goods, Sicilian cloth, Sarah Silks, Leno Checks and more at Arcades. Prices show large discounts from higher prices. Includes embroidered aprons and long bath towels with marked sale prices.

Bith Windoor

Died at Linn county Kansas prominent farmer M C Britts

M C Britts a successful Linn county farmer and staunch Republican died at his home near Lawrenc e Kansas after living previously in Wyandotte county. Adjudged insane in Lawrenc e, Alexander Toffan will be sent to the asylum. Also notes on Health remedies and university regents actions.

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Sound and Sensible Thought on Power and Morals

Fragmented OCR text discusses power, love, and moral restraint. It references voices and wisdom, hints at conflict between creation and destruction, and mentions keeping faith with a higher authority. The passage remains cryptic and abstracts from concrete events.

Fragmented dialogue and fragments from a 19th century column

A garbled OCR style passage presents fractured quotes and nameless dialogue about lawyers, marriage, fashion, and social scenes. It includes stray lines about fathers, hospitality, and a stray reference to condensed science and glacier movement, all in a jumbled, diary-like tone.

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