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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1888
Page
16
A body of Abie Sen-Are women and delegates gathered for the seventh quadrennial conference under a new system. Convened in New York City at an opera house, the meeting opened with debates on the day’s most exciting topics and future directions for the Methodist church.
A chaotic report on debates within the Methodist General Conference regarding admitting women as delegates. It cites opponents and supporters, noting Willard as a key advocate, and outlines proposed constitutional changes and the election of bishops and other church leaders. The piece emphasizes the political maneuvering, regional advocates, and the historical context of women’s suffrage in the church.
A four mast iron steamer Palgrave Rho is described as the largest sailing vessel, docked near the Suspension Bridge between New York and Brooklyn. Details cover its dimensions, tonnage, spars, and steel construction, with notes on wind power propulsion and historical experiments aboard. The piece blends technical specs with maritime curiosity as observers compare it to other ships and consider its place in modern navigation.
De Baun, longtime Park National Bank of New York assistant cashier, resigns on April 19 and vanishes. Once earning 28,2000 annually, he lived in Bunstyle with his wife and two children at 153 Fort Green Place, Brooklyn. Bank investigators allege lavish living and embezzlement totaling 1,055,000, with directors pledging severe punishment. Investigators note espionage measures and frequent invoices to restrain loss amid the probe.
Archbishops Walsh of Dublin challenges papal stance on the Plan of Campaign amid Irish tenant rights dispute. The Vatican convenes cardinals to review the issue, while Walsh vows obedience in conscience. The piece notes Walsh’s prominence and long path to leadership in the Dublin clergy.
A letter from Greensburg Trumbull county Ohio details six envelopes mailed from Farmdale Oberlin Chicago and Larned and routed through Sunbury and Cleveland showing delays from two to four hundred days. The writer blames Democratic clerks and calls for reform and return of competent postal service amid broader party criticisms.
A lengthy, opinionated critique argues against extensive civil service reform and partisan removals in public offices. It accuses reformers of hypocrisy while citing broad postmaster and minister dismissals, and rails at perceived corruption and wealth extraction within government.
A critic argues free trade harms American workers, urging defense of protection and domestic industries. He contends reduced wages and factory closings threaten livelihoods, calling out foreign competition and urging action in Congress and the White House to curb imports. The speaker frames free trade as a threat to employment and prosperity.
Fragmented OCR text discusses free trade versus protection for American farmers. Mentions declarations and public reaction but lacks clear context or complete names. Appears as a dated, partial political commentary with political figures unnamed.
A jumbled historical reminiscence discusses Gen Johnston, Union and Confederate relations, and the meaning of past actions in the Civil War era. It mentions General Johnston’s parole, the National Union, and references to military leaders, veterans, and late 19th century events, with scattered names and dates.
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