Wichita Eagle Predicts Chicago Convention Drama and Delegation Tensions
The Wichita Eagle discusses looming competition for the Chicago Republican convention, naming Col. James Hallowell and Henry Watterson amid a crowded field of favored contenders and regional influence. It notes financial concerns, manufacturing hopes, and hints at electoral strategies involving Grover Cleveland and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hallowell
Chicago
Stanley
Maine
Wichita
Wichita Wade
Keene
Congress
John G. Carlisi
Colanin
Col
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
St. Louis
Notes From The Editor On A Western Editor Tour
A long note from Santa Fe dated May 20 recounts a party of western editors traveling via special train through Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico destinations, meeting Governor Ross and a U.S. military band. The piece muses on immigration policy, national finances, and political commentary while documenting travel, places, dates, and figures in a period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
N. M
Eaghe
Plymouth Rock
Palestine
Montezurtins
Mesionun Central Railway
Chas
Kanas
Colorado
Nile
America
Pike's Peak
Trinidad
Raton Mountains
Hiceni
Las Vegas
Earth
Natel
Vislocks
Ross Aul
United States
Mexico
Prohibitionists Name National Convention Leaders Amid Turmoil
The Prohibitionists will nominate a presidential ticket at their Indianapolis convention with General Fisk of New York favored for vice president. The text notes Gresham as a strong postmaster general under recent administrations and discusses congressional river and harbor plans, treasury surplus, and political shifts including Merritt’s new role at the Anthony Republican. Local farm agitation in Marper county and a judge’s challenge to Henry George’s will also figure in this wide-ranging notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
General Fisk
New York
St Jahe
Blaine
Str
Binlaw
Micpatty
Gresham
United States
Senate
Harbor Hill
Congress
Missisippi
House
Anthony Republican
Standay
Merritt
Kansas
Avid J
Republican
Las Mastet
Anthony
Marper County
Las
Henry George
Giears
Élise
Prine Trea
George Degtrine
Henautire
Itis
George
Texas ve Crowley and the stranger named Cowley tale
A garbled Texas Crowley item references Hale Cowley an ex real estate agent and con man moving through Indian Territory and Texas. The piece mentions fear of scams and a suspicious figure traveling with “hand bullets” and “bulldogs.” It hints at Wichita merchants and local watchers, with vague references to towns and trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaivesitia
Welay
Aca
EsGie
Owltien
Hale Cowley
Techp
Ceal
Wichita Vorameton J
Iare Bevy
Witter
Indian Territory
Texas
Hive
Cowley
Lear
Thallaw
ForsWorth
Dewi
Arios
Wichita Visit Describes City Growth and People
A Wichita depot arrival details a political excursion by influential city leaders, merchants, and editors hosted by local officials. The narrative highlights rapid urban growth, new industry like watchmaking and packing, and praises Wichita as a prosperous Kansas city.
Mass of People Travel Through Farm Towns in Southwest Journey
A garbled account describes a large gathering moving through towns toward a testing site or event. Mentions Taunene, Charwater, Conway Springs, and Try as points along a route with notes on climate, local scenes, and perceptions of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paseed Uhrourh
Conway Springs
Hata
Fragmented 19th century report on repairs and events at a town fair
An OCR fragment recounts repairs to engines and vessels, with mentions of persons such as Mr. Cabin and Vert Mardark, a capital remade event, and a short stint by a Mr. alum. It notes a Convent gathering and a contest related to apple free convent, framed as a local notice of activities and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cetle Garden
Des Moines Register
Amerijean
Congress
Tharsey
Europe
Harrison
Washington
Dtv
Orvee
Sind
Shar Rotler
Cabin
Mardark
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Daily Marshall
M. Murdock
Kostor. Ee
Mamed Knight of
David B. Mill
Grover Cleveland
Pan-electric
Formey
Tve
Australia
Ths
Hutchinson
Hutchinen
Unio
Larned
Garrity
EAGLE
Mo. Pa
Se. Lasnis Globe
Sherman
Coase
Aloe Selina
South
EA@LE
Philadillphia
Philadelphia
Cit
Wade
Morace Greeley
Republic Papers
Francis’ Despaign
Kansas Crygins
Comgressman
Talison
Dee Moines
Balva Lockwood
Mary
Belya
Love
Martin Vs Guick
Wwerest
Abermeen
VE. Crowley
Makiai
Ile
Gress Berd
Ber Pecpia
Kerwin Chiet
Clement
Wveitak
Watch Factory
Thed University
Mal
Thas Park
Sol Yateking House
Ureted
Hurar Works
Talang
Aiade
Elitoriad
A.B. Whealer
Satrethla Baba
Aeonmutites
Wartinas Watls
Cn Line
Streut Mara
Cwesdesitel Fiotel
Oeed
Sire
Caneptedl
West Wicheta
Citi
Arlen
Miers
Palaner
Th. Campbell
Priston Trinewees
Tonuette
Tupekss
Banas
Tiana Prailil
Tye
Avrillite & Adhererol Biteiliies
Jane
Tian Gartinel University Bailitine
Streesure
Wallecia
Hartera
Edie Packing Howe
Sane Tiber Indusuren
Kana
Mallow Triste, Sat
Harmey
Bether
Lange
Alerad
Ceperemant
Oriental Crete
Seper
Soklevery Plyce
P. Centemerr
Sam Soit
White House
Hargains
Innes & Ross
Main Street
Taunene
Danny
Indore
Etryealls
Cruse
Greiver
Ines
Khir — Weber
Pratt We
Wheeler
Wheeler At Pulque Heewnwen
Stir
Hse
Waite
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