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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1887
Page
2
A long, dense dispatch from STANLEY reports on imperial rivalries amid late 19th century European tensions. It notes Emin Dev and Emperor William, possible meetings in Copenhagen, and postwar postwar finance concerns, with war talk and postal service expenses.
A disjointed wire service style page notes shootings by strikers near New Berwick, posse formations in Mary’s Parish, and multiple casualties with police actions. Other items mention Santa Fe festival, carnival closure, and a misplacement switch, all amid a barrage of terse updates.
A long list of opinions filed by the Supreme Court on Saturday May 3 1457 mentions numerous names and places, including Roberta, Lary, Giles, and Keel Kring. The document covers multiple counties and individuals tied to various cases, with scattered references to estates, lawsuits, and municipal matters across Kansas and neighboring regions.
A garbled OCR summary reports the financial operations of the treasury with mentions of supervisors, balances, and a proposed or current accounting on a trust or fund. It references a commission or magistrate and notes the need for records of receipts and expenditures. entities include Treasury and magistrate figures.
A letter from August Spies, Samuel Fielden, and Louis Lingg to Governor Oglesby urges clemency after the Haymarket killings. The signatories defend their actions as defense of workers and deny conspiracy or intent to murder. They request mercy while condemning violence but acknowledge past protests.
Nov 5 reports say Governor Oglessy refused to answer most questions during a press briefing. Officials said no comment would be given on anarchist cases as Attorney Hunt pressed for action. The governor left after about three hours amid questions on the state’s anti anarchist actions and the Washington case.
Brownsville Tx Nov 4 bandit menace terrorizes Edinburg Roma corridor abducting Sir Berya for 1300 Mexican dollars ransom. Merchants and rich residents receive extortion demands 30 to 50 dollars and many fear ongoing violence as sheriffs and rangers struggle to contain gangs across vast wild bottom country. Incident reports include Havana ranch in Hidalgo County looted and blotted with torched property while Mexican cavalry pursued bands under Capt. Asutrido amid cross border pursuit.
An old newspaper page advertises railway lines to Kansas City and connections via Rock Island and Illinois routes. It touts excursion rates to the Sunny South, lists cities from New Orleans to Galveston, and promotes travel amenities, maps, guides, and tickets good for return. It also includes real estate pitches and various shop notices.
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