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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1889

Page

4

Missouri Menace in Kansas Rail Freight Rulings

Fragmented Missouri and Kansas City rail news mix political jabs on grain trade shifts and tariff impacts. Kansas lawmakers face rival appeals as Wichita presses to keep freight rates fair and local merchants resist Missouri dominance. Old and new public figures referenced amid a flurry of policy and partisan rhetoric.

Kansas St. John Missouri Kansas City Wichita Fort Scott Railway Commission State of Kansas Chiat Kauss Alan Ranalis City Mike Tee St Lewis Gunflower Lesson Railway Company Missouri Merchauty Times Eaqle Ilinois St. Louis Bancas Kansar Kansas Railway Stoblion Chen Kaw Sammlay Iast Aman Ranaas

Bradford to return to Gage City, Tie Kit Star says

Tie Kit Star reports Bradford plans to move back to Gage City. The Emporia News notes questions about a presidential move to Salt Lake City and comments on residence, political courage, and the upcoming campaign for a structural statute.

Tie Kit Star Bradford Gage City Emporia News Salt Lake City

INDIANAPOLIS MAY FESTIVAL PROMISES STAR OPERATIC SHOW

Indianapolis prepares a May Musical Festival for May 27 28 and 29 with world renowned artists including Emma Tuch Sig Jules Perotti Emil Fisher Miss Margaret Reid and a 600 voice chorus plus a 60 piece orchestra. Notable locals like Jus H Stem and Judge Kackley’s daughter Miss Margaret Reid Jackley are featured as stars in the program. The piece highlights social interest among former residents and notes expected social prominence and entertainment value.

Felis Emma Tuch Sig Jules Perotti Emil Fisher Jas H. Ricketson Margeret Reid Adele Aus der Chetam Jus H. Stem W. P. Stem Wichita Margaret Reid Jackley Margaret Reid Kentucky Judge Kackley Indianapolis

County Against County in Suit to Raise Funds for Bonds

County officials petition the supreme court for a writ to compel a board to levy a tax in Therotaan and adjoining county to pay interest and a sinking fund on Modgeran County bonds. The bonds fund court improvements and other works. the lands were part of Hielgeman county before 1557.

Supriane Therotaan Gortichtemiakr Hielgeman County Garteld

Fragmented Kansas public talk and local notes blend

A garbled Kansas page mixes political rants and social anecdotes. It cites Patrick Henry, discusses wealth gaps, labor, and religion, then moves to livestock losses in Riaiva County, a mix of editorials and local news, including a sickbed recovery, a school system critique, and various community remarks.

Patrick Henry Persia Rome United States

Unclear excerpt notes pardons and local affairs in Kansas

The article fragment reports Governor Humphrey granting an unconditional pardon to James Sleet for manslaughter in 1887, mentions Topeka not hosting a state fair, and notes various local cases, court reports, and agricultural losses amid a chaotic Kansas City region scene. It references Norton courthouse work, church donations, and a marble cutter's business activity amid broader municipal concerns.

Okishoma Sumner Sleet McCarthy Topeka Democrat Topeka Wyandotte Lever Sal Miller Kansas City Lowell District Court Leavenworth Ann U Shire AHL Insley Insley, Shire & Co Insley James Gay Inter Sldre Norton O. Ewart Medicine Lode J. Reddy Creek Township Tve Aneles Cal Sr Hile Laxdge Buelex Abgtat Crane

Getting a Living in Arkansas Traveler Style

A fragment from Tali Pritchard in the Arkansas Traveler recounts a poor woman who enters a run down boarding house. A widow keeps a table and rents out rooms, but the caretaker exposes the tenant as the owner’s rightful tenant and agent. The piece highlights poverty, deception, and social dynamics in a rough tale of survival.

Manning

Found in a Mound Relief of an Ancient Faroe Discovered in Iowa

Reliefs from a northeastern Iowa mound reveal a circular burial mound about three feet high containing bones of five individuals. Excavation near Charles City notes bones laid above others with artifacts in a desiccated state, suggesting ritual placement and preservation patterns.

Iowa Charles City Foyt

Small Peace That Have Yr Vesta or Ape parent Mellene

The fragment discusses irregular tiny pests in soap remnants and wormlike seeding patterns. It notes occurrences of ratlike odor and general imperfect drainage. Specific terms are garbled but reference to eggs, waters, and sources of copious moisture appear, with scattered mentions of beetles or pests in pine formate.

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