This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1888
Page
4
Fragmented column recalls the 1880s campaign mood with references to Cleveland, Harrison, and Indiana. It notes Republican gains, Democratic missteps, and mixed public reactions, highlighting party strategies, voter shifts, and commentary on the election’s hangover.
A fragmented excerpt recounts Democratic leaders in Kansas facing slander by campaign chief Galloway and questions if they should repudiate his actions. It notes Republican praise for a victory in Chewick County and references vigilante jargon and congratulatory notes from supporters.
Readers weigh past weather and forecast a poor fishing day on November 2 as political tempers flare. Letters urge unity, denounce Dems, praise a rally for a national ticket, and salute Ben Dowling with enthusiastic cheers in a Wichita Kansas context.
A lengthy editorial reflects on the voters rebuking the Democratic Party for proposed changes, noting a return of legislative and executive control to Republicans. It argues this shift should revive business, restore confidence, and spur nationwide progress during the new era beginning in March, urging steady, pragmatic governance.
Governor Martin plans Las Vegas travel with Mrs. Martin returning to Topeka by Sunday. Supreme Court convenes with full bench as Topeka hosts National Farmers Congress delegates and a long list of petit jurors for November district court. Local wagers on election outcomes. railroad president sends thanks to loyal employees. Revival at Well Methodist church grows despite tensions. calls grow for industrial school for girls.
A fogbound river voyage unfolds on a creaky old steamer. Passengers and crew endure a damp, somber departure as a man overboard alarm triggers swift rescue efforts then the vessel drifts up Salt River toward an uncertain horizon.
The listing shows bed sets with eight patterns priced at 9.70 and a mixed novelty pack worth 14.25. Varied color options advertised at 3.60 for single items, with ombra plaid stripe combinations highlighted.
A jumbled OCR fragment depicts a theatre building of compressed paper boards and a French builder. It fills pages with political debate in New York and broader Democratic reform fights, mentioning figures like Senator Wivrats, John T. Roosevelt era references, and race for lieutenant governor. The piece mixes weather, construction, and election commentary amid social critique.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.