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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1889

Page

2

Notables at Dinner Honor General Agnew in Baltimore

At the Baltimore American residence, journalists hosted a dinner honoring General Felix Agnew of the Baltimore American. Secretary Blaine praised the host and spoke of leadership beyond party, while other officials and guests, including Secretaries Trey and Hosk and Corporal Tanner, attended the informal event.

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Duty on Lead Sparks West Smelter Feud and Resignations

A large Western delegation pressed Treasury officials Windom and Tichenor over the duty on lead and the export of lead ore from Mexico. The hearing touched on copper and silver values, with Senators debating how duties affect smelters and industrial costs. Other items note resignations in the department and personnel changes amid ongoing civil service opinions and budget discussions.

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Buried by a Load of Iron at Michigan Iron Works

A deadly accident at a Michigan iron works occurred when a crane dropped a load, pinning several workers and killing one. The injured were rushed to a local hospital as investigators review the incident and safety practices.

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Brooklyn Handicap Won by Exile at Gravesend Race

Early morning Brooklyn Jockey Club hoisted the Grandstand flag as a spring meeting opener. Exile won the Brooklyn Handicap by two lengths over Prince Royal with Hanover third in a field that included Bitwood and Tas glen. Brittanica and Yanquet among other winners later listed.

New Yeak Brooklyn Jockey Club Gravesend Brooklyn Ron Britsanica Tea Tras Yanquet Declare Lomisyrle Louisvi Lux To- Gas Jakie Toms Avondale Gals Donovan Bridget Bravo

Foul Play Suspected in Port Packers Case

A garbled OCR text hints at a suspected foul act involving Bassas Civr and James Mack, drivers for Jacob Cold & Scot port packers. It references wages, money handling, and an alleged crime, but the fragmentary source makes details uncertain. Named entities are unclear due to transcription errors.

Drum Wastisetos Army Drusy Thas Sar Ajodi Jservie Deum Jan i Mon Kelton Whipple Fins Hota Ity Cercago John Archibald Camp Chicago Kansas City St. Louis Cincinnati Metropolitan Bassas Civr James Mack Jacob Cold & Scot Port Packers Hull Ec de Mack

Damaged by hail and other miscues in brief notes

Damaged clippings describe a hailstorm injuring Norfolk county vegetables and a boy nearly killed after falling from a train in New Jersey. A story about a mother’s pride follows, recounting a drunkard son’s outing and a tearful, protective mother on a passenger train. Also noted is a receiver filing for a railroad in Texas and Montanan election uncertainty.

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The Untold Romance of Isaiah Williamson in Philadelphia

An eccentric Philadelphia financier Isaiah V. Williamson known as the rich bachelor of the town hid a secret romance from a third of a century ago. After his death friends revealed his alleged bride and a dramatic failed wedding plan that culminated in Williamson dying in his bank street den before the ceremony.

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Germany’s horse flesh diet sparks controversy and satire

An unsigned relic column mocks German eating habits citing an absurd per capita allowance of horse flesh and other meats while lampooning officials and papers. It blends sensational health fears with comic recipes and sensationalist travel gossip, reflecting wartime anxieties.

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