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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1888
Page
1
The senate acts to extend the tariff debate opportunities to all, with the best efforts of the session to be delivered in the coming week. A resolution by Mr. West from the Ube Senate proposes inquiring into the meat trusts and related practices.
The House opens a new week of tariff debate with speeches planned from Republicans Reed and McKinley and Democrats Cox and Carlisle. Carlisle is expected to deliver a long, pivotal address, possibly three hours, as both sides anticipate a major campaign impact. The debate expands beyond Wednesday with more members set to speak, aiming to avoid delaying the final vote.
The May weather report shows warm conditions east of the Mississippi and Pacific coast with cooler Northwest trends. Rainfall exceeds normal across most regions, except parts of the Pacific coast and upper Midwest. heavy rains hit Atlantic coast states and upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys. Overall, spring crops face uneven precipitation and notable delays in the Northwest cotton region.
The Supreme Court today denied the application for a writ of certiorari from Purples and Overland Telephone companies who claim Dranbentate held Bell ware rights. Justices adjourned until the next term with no further ruling this term.
Fragmented record shows Stewart proposing a bill to amend the constitution to cut voting age thresholds while debate touches on commerce beef cattle prices and freight issues. The session discusses appointing a select committee to examine questions about meat markets, stockyards, and transportation impacts on prices in Youngstown Ohio.
Reports from Chicago dateline May 14 state a car of powder exploded aboard a Santa Fe freight near Fountain injuring and killing several aboard. The blast wrecked trains, burned depots, and caused extensive property damage, with fires spreading to nearby dwellings and crops. Emergency crews report multiple fatalities and many wounded as riverside floods worsen regional losses.
A May 1 report from Priangirea Pennsylvania describes a massive brick building housing the saw and milling operations of the Dieew See Works. A flood event caused by heavy rains destroyed the Tacusy facility, with Keeryunsg loodwont noted in the incident report.
A chaotic report details mass unemployment as operations end at a large plant blocked by failed by laws and machinery issues. Insurance covers building losses while leaders like Hamilton Disston exit amid a network of trials and delays.
Reported confusion and unexpected activity fill Conway spring weather as officials, merchants, and residents converge for a city review. Witness accounts describe crowding near a market area, with discussions on safety and orderly conduct shaping the day’s pace.
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