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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1888
Page
4
A garbled report from the Stee at Slise court scene notes an Enron era senator and a conentive conventine. Mentions a jail sale, Beard and law issues, and a general discussion of tariff surplus and Republican strategy with scattered place names and dates.
The article surveys financial shifts in New York and national credit, noting rising currency reserves and cheaper freight futures. It weighs party discipline and democratic ideals, then shifts to a comparison of ancient and modern physical prowess, praising modern gymnasia and athletic training as essential to education.
The lettered commentary reports widespread business distress due to tariff disputes and Democratic attacks, noting manufacturing slowdowns and uncertainty about Congress. It argues free trade pressures threaten the economy, calls for tariff revision by Republicans, and predicts improved business climate under a Republican administration with majorities in Congress.
The piece reports that elite Democratic factions in several states have moved to end the unit rule, allowing delegates to vote for their preferred candidates at the national convention. It notes administrative input, state laws, and the shift toward individual delegate choice away from bloc voting. The change weakens direct party control over how delegates express constituent preferences.
Governor Martin pardons Charles B. Rothrock of Ottawa County for killing his wife while intoxicated. The pardon includes a lifelong abstinence from intoxicating liquor. The op-ed defends the measure as protecting society, arguing a drunk killer should not be free and could be returned to prison if intoxication recurs, framing the punishment as preventive.
The piece blends opinions on pardon implications, crime, liquor, and political strategies. It critiques officials over misstatements about suspects, mocks party maneuvers, and comments on river bills, presidential vetoes, and European politics, with a satirical tone toward public figures and actions.
The Belgian publicist believes a Franco-German war is unlikely this year yet warns that a Russian army marching into Bulgaria could trigger a second Russo Austrian war in eastern Europe. Editor Stend notes a general agreement among the great men.
The article outlines Republican resistance to Mills bill actions as party leaders dispute when a final House vote might occur ahead of a St Louis convention. It notes New York Democrats' mixed stance, pressures from the World and Cleveland, and concerns over labor and tariffs influencing fate of the measure.
A frayed reflection on Democratic party views of state rights and federal interference. The piece references Oregon election meddling, republican opposition, and shifts in law and governance, noting tensions in state autonomy and national political dynamics. It highlights debates about federal authority versus state sovereignty amid a period of political agitation.
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