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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1889

Page

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Presidential Appointments and Telephoning Plans

A May 1 report lists President Wilson appointing Solomon Hirsch as special envoy to Peru and other consular positions. Also noted are long distance telephoning plans linking St Paul to Chicago via new arrangements, with Bell Telephone expanding capital and cross country circuits.

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Craze After Drinking Ends in Fatal Farmhouse Shootout

In Loveland Ohio 27 year old Robert Day, wealthy farmer, returned from a circus with alcohol intoxication. He fired revolvers at his in laws and family during a chaotic confrontation, wounding several, before law enforcement intervened and Day fled, later dying in a confrontation with officers.

Robert Day Loveland Robert Thad Adjeluing Farm Hubbell S. Hubbell Bern

Crushed in a Collision: Wrecks and Fatalities Reported

A collision near Portsnvun Pa Virginia and Charleston rail line caused eight deaths with three serious injuries. Names like Walliam Reardon and Deciel Morris appear among the victims and workers. The wreck stemmed from a freight tram on a siding. a gang of Hungarian laborers worked the train as cars plummeted and workers were fatally injured.

Virginia Charleston Jobs Ferrer Walliam Reardon Deciel Morris Liane

Knights of Pythias Meeting to Draw Western Leaders

Leavenworth Kansas prepares for four day Knights of Pythias session with General William Ward and Major General Canaban attending. Expected largest western turnout, Fort Leavenworth and Soldiers’ Home to host events amid planed ceremonies and activities.

Leavenwonrs Kan Knights of Pythias William Ward Order Kansas Knights of Pythias Canaban Knights of United States Fort Leavenworth Ovvision

State University Commencement Program May 28 to June 1

State University announces the complete commencement program with events from May 28 through June 1. Includes graduation exercises in law and music, anniversary activities, sermons, and faculty addresses, plus notes on participating departments and special speakers. Also reports Kansas matters at the Capitol and a developing compromise in Buss.

State Bankers Toreko Kan State Bankers’ Association John R. Mulvene KH. Crosby Valley Falls RLW Sparrot Lawrence Kanyon Pittsburg L. D TE Bowman Topeka HL. Ney Chanute L. Seabrook Hankin Kapaas Kansas Mr. Seabrooks Mule Tue Orsinal Fire Department Santa Be Lawrence Mas State University Department of Sousic Department of Musie Athenian Laterary Society Jie & Sandiiy Weinewieg Yurign Ilegart

Needles Denial Over Oklahoma Lands In Guthrie Tremble

U S marshal T H Needles says he has not entered any Oklahoma lands or town lots and had no interest in territory property. He notes deputies may have claimed quarter sections, with two possibly entering land, and promises a full report after two weeks of internal investigation. The attorney general accepts Needles's cooperation and says no misconduct by Needles himself was found.

Guthrie Marshal Needles And Washington Cialm Tme Interior Department Treseral Miller Newtles Gental Marshal Netties Lande 7

Guthrie Gazette of 19th Century Concert and Community Event

A fragmented reminiscence notes a Sunday meeting and a serene crowd at a local plane with a large establishment planned. Mentions Southwoarten Stamm company, Cedar parish, and a dance event with many bands. references to rates, tours, and a diverse community gathering.

Pythiek Grifer Lund Baetidenan Dides City Trisi Lleate Apaneniew Abels Lees

Confused OCR outlines Mayes county meeting notes

Fragmented text discusses Mayes Mayes TSTESVIEWED. referenced items, calendar timing, and a pending vote. Mentions Cherokee territory, election context, and a request for clarity on procedure.

Murdered by a ferryman in Prague glare tragedy

The Prague tragedy reports Thomas Angle dying from three pistol wounds inflicted by ferryman John Swallow at the Andrins ferry on Grand River. Angle, returning from Seneca with a friend, confronted Swallow and was shot after comments about their long acquaintance. Angle was respected, with many friends and children left to mourn. Swallow not yet captured. Angle’s funeral drew a large crowd.

Prague Cire May U—Thomas IL Angle Johm Swallow Ferrymman Andrins Ferry Grand Hiver Seneca Graed River Swallow Angie

Foundered At Sea A Pacific Steamer Sunk Near Cape Hinnew

May 11 report from Porth Ayn Oregon details the steamship Alaska bound from Portland to San Francisco that foundered near Cape Hinnew after a likely severe gale. Five crewmen are saved, several bodies recovered, and Captain Seton of the Versalia is mentioned in pensions notes.

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